Burger lovers, rejoice!
In celebration of Lexington Burger Week (July 9-15!), the Smiley Peters have compiled a list of the best burgers this city has to offer. Here you'll find an all-inclusive guide to Lexington's burger hot spots complete with a map of 42 restaurant locations, their respective hours and the one-of-a-kind burger they each created for this year's event.
Use this map to plan an efficient route for your Lexington Burger Week adventures and don't forget to pick up a #LexBurgerWeek passport from any participating location to keep track of where you've been and where you're planning to go! (Pro Tip: Consider walking between the various locations to cancel out your caloric intake).
Burger eaters who collect three or more unique stamps can submit their passports for a chance to win an Ultimate Grill Out presented by Kentucky Beef Council and Smiley Pete Publishing.
For the most ambitious burger aficionados out there, collecting ten or more unique stamps will put you in the running for Free Burgers for a Year from Drake's or Harry's American Grill. Ready, set...EAT!
For more information, visit lexingtonburgerweek.com!
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A&W Burgers Chicken Floats War Admiral Way Location
Maui Wowee: a Juicy burger topped with sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, grilled pineapple salsa, hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, Provolone cheese and a crispy fried onion ring served on a caramelized bun.
Open Sun.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Athenian Grill N. Locust Hill Drive Location
The Spartan: a house blend of ground leg of lamb and sirloin burger served on a sesame bun, spicy feta spread (htipiti), romaine lettuce, tomato and grilled onions. West Sixth Pairing: Half Bite
Open Sun.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Athenian Grill S. Ashland Ave. Location
The Spartan: a house blend of ground leg of lamb and sirloin burger served on a sesame bun, spicy feta spread (htipiti), romaine lettuce, tomato and grilled onions. West Sixth Pairing: Half Bite
Open Sun. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Athenian Grill The Barn at The Fritz Farm Location
The Spartan: a house blend of ground leg of lamb and sirloin burger served on a sesame bun, spicy feta spread (htipiti), romaine lettuce, tomato and grilled onions. West Sixth Pairing: Half Bite
Open daily 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos
BABA Burger: natural Angus beef, roasted roma tomato, caramelized onions, white cheddar cheese, Hass avocado, smoked bacon and chipotle aioli on a sweet sourdough bun.
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Bear & Butcher
Berlin Burger: the Lexington Burger Week version of our German Bratwurst! Beef patty topped with house-fermented sauerkraut & pickles, diced white onion and finished with our famous West 6th IPA mustard! West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Close Monday.
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Big City Pizza
Big City Gangster - So Good It Should Be Illegal: 5 ounces certified Angus beef patty topped with 3 cheese mac & cheese and bourbon candied bacon on a potato bun. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 12-9 p.m.
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Bru Burger
Fajita Burger: their signature blend of sirloin, chuck, and brisket beef patty, topped with grilled peppers, grilled onions, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno aioli, and tortilla strips. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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BurgerFi Rojay Drive Location
Bayou Burger: Two 100% Angus patties with cajun seasoning, topped with garlic aioli, cheese sauce and diced jalapenos, chopped bacon, shredded lettuce, and tomato on our BurgerFI potato bun. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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BurgerFi Rose Street Location
Bayou Burger: Two 100% Angus patties with cajun seasoning, topped with garlic aioli, cheese sauce and diced jalapenos, chopped bacon, shredded lettuce, and tomato on our BurgerFI potato bun. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Columbia Steakhouse
"Not Yo" (Nacho Mama's) Burger: topped with homemade queso, salsa, jalapeños and tortilla strips. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Mon.-Thurs 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9:30 p.m.; Sat. 4-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m.
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County Club
555 Jefferson St., Lexington, Kentucky 40508Smoked Green Chile Cheeseburger: Burger topped with smoked and charred green chiles, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, and smoked garlic mayo on a toasted sunrise bun. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Monday
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Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream
Chocolate PB Bacon Donut Ice Cream Burger: SuperFudge ice cream with local Stone Cross Farm bacon & Reese's Pieces in between a North Lime Glazed Donut. West Sixth Pairing: Amber Ale
Open daily 12-10 p.m.
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Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Summit)
119 Marion , Lexington, Kentucky 40517Chocolate PB Bacon Donut Ice Cream Burger: SuperFudge ice cream with local Stone Cross Farm bacon & Reese's Pieces in between a North Lime Glazed Donut. West Sixth Pairing: Amber Ale
Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m-9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Drake's
Korean BBQ Burger with Kimchi Slaw: A fresh, never frozen patty seared and glazed with Korean BBQ sauce, topped with crunchy kimchi slaw and chili-garlic mayo on warm, butter-toasted bun. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m.
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Girls, Girls, Girls Burritos
Big$tack CrunchRap: Double layer spicy ground beef, girls' special sauce, American cheese, crispy flour tortilla, shredded lettuce, cilantro, diced red onion, and girls' pickles all wrapped in sesame seed flour tortilla & grilled. (Vegetarian: Double layer refried pinto beans, girls' special sauce, American cheese, crispy corn tortilla, shredded lettuce, cilantro, diced red onion, and girls' pickles all wrapped in sesame seed flour tortilla & grilled) West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2:30 a.m.; Sun. 12-10 p.m.; Closed Monday.
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Harry’s American Grill - Hamburg
Caprese Burger: A fresh, never frozen patty topped with melted deluxe five-Italian cheese blend, ripened tomato, red onion, shredded iceberg, pesto mayo and aged balsamic glaze on warm, butter-toasted bun. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Harry’s American Grill - Palomar
BBQ Cordon Blue Burger: A fresh, never frozen patty topped with smoked ham, mellow marbled jack and blue cheese, shredded lettuce and bourbon-BBQ mayo on a warm, butter-toasted bun. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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HopCat Lexington
410 W Short St., Lexington, Kentucky 40507The Original Bar Zee: A classic from when we first opened is back just in time for Lexington Burger Week. Topped with hickory smoked bacon, jalapeños & homemade bar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato & onion. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
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Horseshoes Kentucky Grill
Bourbon Bacon Jam Out Burger: 1/3 lb certified Angus burger with white cheddar cheese, topped with our handcrafted bourbon bacon jam, and a crispy onion ring served with green leaf lettuce on a brioche bun. It's jam good. West Sixth Pairing: Amber Ale
Open Sun.-Wed. 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2:30 a.m.
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J. Render's Southern Table & Bar
“Oh No You Didn’t” Burger: 4 ounce burger patty topped with pulled pork, sweet BBQ sauce, smoked mac & cheese then nestled between American cheese slices and grilled Texas Toast. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun.-Mon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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JW's Steakhouse - Griffin Gate Marriott Resort
The Bourbon Legend: Burger topped with swiss cheese, fried green tomatoes, bourbon candied bacon and sriracha mayo on grilled bun. West Sixth Pairing: IPA
Open Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m.
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Lexington Diner
Kilauea: Blackened burger topped with pepper jack cheese, pineapple chutney, garlic aioli.
Open daily 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Locals’ Craft Food & Drink
MO Bourbon Burger: 3 ounce burger topped with mushrooms and onions braised in a bourbon gravy layered with melted Swiss cheese and served on a toasted bun. West Sixth Pairing: Amber Ale
Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Louie’s Wine Dive Chevy Chase Kitchen
Bluegrass Fed Burger: All beef patty topped with ginger ale-battered fried green tomatoes, local cheddar cheese, Kentucky bourbon and local sorghum sauce. West Sixth Pairing: Berlinerweisse
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Nick Ryan’s
Santa Fe Burger: Fresh 6 ounce burger patty topped with sauteed green and red bell peppers, onions and queso cheese. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Closed Sunday.
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Parlay Social
Old Fashioned Burger (OFB): Two 3 ounce, crispy beef patties with havarti cheese, cherry and orange chutney, arugula, caramelized onions finished with angostura bitters, topped with signature Parly Social old fashioned syrup on a potato bun. West Sixth Pairing: Belgian Blonde.
Lexington Burger Week hours: 3p - close July 9th - July 15th
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Red Light Kitchen and Lounge
780 N Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky 40508The Babe: Six ounce beef burger with pepper jack cheese topped with ancho chili barbecue sauce, hickory smoked bacon, crispy onions and house bread and butter pickles. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza (with a shot of tequila on the side)
Open Wed.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Mon.-Tues.
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Smithtown Seafood
East Meets West Sixth: West Sixth Farm & Elmwood Stock organic beef, topped with ginger and soy mushroom duxelle topped with County Club kimchi on a brioche bun with ginger mayo. West Sixth Pairing: Amber Ale.
Open Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Stella’s Kentucky Deli
The Stella’s Hot Brown Burger: a quarter pound of Kentucky beef topped with grilled tomatoes, local turkey, chopped bacon and creamy, white cheddar Mornay sauce. (Vegetarian: a lentil burger topped with grilled tomatoes and creamy, white cheddar Mornay sauce) West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza.
Open daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Ted's Montana Grill Hamburg Location
Green & Hot: The Green & Hot is topped with Pepper Jack cheese, grilled jalapenos and handmade, rustic guacamole on a toasted brioche bun and Sriracha aioli. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza.
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Ted’s Montana Grill Summit at Fritz Farm Location
Green & Hot: The Green & Hot is topped with Pepper Jack cheese, grilled jalapenos and handmade, rustic guacamole on a toasted brioche bun and Sriracha aioli. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza.
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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The BLVD Grill at Hays
Onion Cheddar Melt: Grilled beef patty topped with white cheddar cheese sauce, West Sixth Amber beer-braised onions and Amber-battered fried jalapenos. West Sixth Pairing: Amber Ale.
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
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The Original Brooklyn Pizza
Bourbon for Breakfast: Double smash burger with sweet rub topped with swiss cheese, an over easy egg, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, maple syrup bourbon glaze on a toasted Kaiser roll. West Sixth Pairing: Cerveza
Open Tues.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed Monday
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The Sage Rabbit
Red, Hot & Boom: House ground ribeye and top round burger, Cholula bacon, smoked jalapeño, topped with mornay on a toasted bun. West Sixth Pairing: Belgian Blonde.
Open Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday.
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Tolly Ho
Hungover Ho: Two quarter pound patties seasoned with a cinnamon chipotle spice topped with Ho Sauce, lettuce, two slices of Swiss cheese, four pieces of Canadian bacon, hash browns, an over medium-well egg, and bourbon honey sauce. West Sixth Pairing: Berlinerweisse.
Lexington Burger Week Burger served daily from 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
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