By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | May 13, 2022 | Food & Drink,
The sizzling sound of burgers on the grill and the ensuing delectable smell is what summer dreams are made of. Celebrate National Burger Day on Saturday, May 28 with some of San Diego’s best burger specials.
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Try a specialty burger only available for National Burger Day from this well-loved sports bar. Indulge in a Brandt beef patty topped with bacon jam, egg, spinach, blue cheese crumbles, pickles and tomato for one day only. Top it off with San Diego-based draft beer Coronado IPA or another local favorite.
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Celebrate the holiday and Memorial Day weekend lakeside at The Grill, the resort’s signature restaurant located just steps from both the lake and the golf course. There will be two delectable burger specials: A southwest burger with two beef patties, swiss cheese, applewood smoked bacon, garlic cilantro aioli, jalapeno jam and crispy onion strings, and a SMG double burger with a brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and remoulade sauce. Of course, there are a variety of local drafts and craft cocktails to wash it all down.
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Watch the talented chefs of Ranch 45 as they battle it out in a hamburger cook off competition. There will be four rounds of competition, with the first round kicking off on Wednesday, May 18 and will run until Saturday, May 28. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite burger by purchasing the creation. After each round, the chefs and their burgers will be highlighted on Ranch 45’s Instagram page, so you can play along even if you don’t go into the restaurant. The winning burger will be determined based on which creation sells the most. Follow the restaurant’s Instagram to stay up-to-date on the competition.
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Head to Vistal at the InterContinental Hotel San Diego on National Burger Day and choose from a tasty signature burger. The wagyu beef cheeseburger features aged cheddar, house pickles, lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, a brioche bun, and the option to add avocado and bacon. Pair it with a local San Diego beer or a specialty tequila cocktail.
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