Polk County Burger Week is back with local restaurants offering exclusive burger creations and meal deals

Burger Week is a county-wide celebration of all things burger where you can find unique and high-value burgers at restaurants all over Polk County from July 17 - 26.

Residents and visitors alike to Polk County can look forward to a week-long celebration of all things burger, with restaurants throughout the area taking part in Polk County’s Burger Week.

Yes folks it's back for 2026, with Polk County hosting the 3rd Annual Burger Week from July 17th through the 26th. From classic cheeseburgers to inventive gourmet creations, local eateries are gearing up to showcase their best burger offerings. putting a unique twist on this beloved American dish.

Polk County’s Burger Week aims to not only tantalize taste buds but also to support the county's up and coming vibrant culinary scene. With special deals and the opportunity to explore new flavors, this event is sure to be a hit with foodies and burger enthusiasts alike.

Enjoy Burger Week from July 17th through the 26th at dozens of restaurants throughout Polk County. At each participating restaurant, you will find either a special price on a burger meal, or an exclusive hamburger experience featuring a burger creation you haven’t seen before!

With special deals and the opportunity to explore new flavors, this event is sure to be a hit with foodies and burger enthusiasts alike.

Participating Restaurants Include:

All American Eats

Philly Steak Burger: Offered as a smash burger single, double or triple, $15/$18/$21. Barbecue Bacon Burger: (1/2 lb) $16. Bacon Blue Burger: (1/2 lb) $16. All served with a side of fries or coleslaw.

All Star Grill

The All Star Burger: An 8 oz. burger topped with turkey, ham, mayo, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, served on a toasted Kaiser roll with your choice of fries or slaw. $11.99

Andy's Igloo

Double Quarter Pounder - two 1/4 lb burgers with Swiss and American cheese fully loaded with crispy onions and special sauce. Served with fries and slaw for $9.95.

Arabellas

Caprese Burger - Angus 80/20 beef patty with fresh pesto, heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, crispy prosciutto and arugula on a brioche bun. Includes side of garlic parmesan shoestring fries for $25. Available for lunch only!

Aria Steakhouse

Cowboy Burger: The smoked pimento cheeseburger features a rich blend of short rib, chuck, and brisket in the patty, topped with tobacco onions, butter lettuce, cowboy jalapeños, and crispy bacon on a soft potato bun. Served with fries.

Ave Bar

Caprese Burger - Angus 80/20 beef patty with fresh pesto, heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, crispy prosciutto and arugula on a brioche bun. Includes side of garlic parmesan shoestring fries for $25. Available for dinner only!

Balmoral Bar & Grill

Poutine Smash Burger - Everything you love about poutine on a burger! Choice of one, two or three juicy smash patties layered with cheddar cheese, crispy fried cheese curds, sweet caramelized onions, and savory brown gravy on a toasted bun. Served with fries or pub chips. Single $15, Double $17, Triple $20.

Bistro Pizza

Brick and Jam Pizza - Seasoned ground beef, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, bacon jam, pickles, and burger sauce on a hand-tossed crust. $22.96 (small), $26.95 (large).

Burger 21 - Lakeland

Southern Lucy: LTO burger that we are offering during Polk County Burger week. It’s 2 3.5 oz smashed beef patties. American cheese, bacon aioli, onion strings, tomato jam, on a brioche bun. A Side Fry will be served with this burger. $15.99

Cafe 51 Lakeland

The Taste of St. Louis $19.95 8oz burger with mozzarella, toasted ravioli, housemade Segreto cheese & marinara on a toasted potato bun. The Segreto King Smash $16.95 Two 4oz Angus smash patties with housemade Segreto cheese, grilled onions & bacon on a toasted potato bun.

CAROLINA BURGER

The Big Backetry - Cheese, bacon, BBQ, slaw & topped with 2 onion rings. $10.99.

Champs Sports Bar & Grill

Champs Bacon Ranch Burger - 1/2lb burger with ranch seasoning topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, potato cakes and ranch dressing.

Charm City Seafood

DK Burger: 2- 3.5 oz patties, smoked brisket, onion tangles and Sweet BBQ sauce $18

Cherry Pocket Steak n Seafood

Mushroom Burger: Comes with fries, coleslaw, hushpuppy and pickle spear $17.19

Cob & Pen

Mole Chile Relleno Burger: Mole spiced beef patty, pineapple jam, and crispy chile relleno.

Culver’s

Deluxe Burger: 2 FRESH never frozen patties which are complimented with American Cheese, Lettuce, Mayo, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle.

Cypresswood Pub

Double Cypresswood Smash Burger - double smash burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and Cypresswood smash sauce on a brioche bun. It is served with crispy crinkle-cut fries and your choice of any non-alcoholic beverage or draft beer. $15

Dog Dayz Cafe

Greek Burger - grass fed beef patty, feta, homemade tzatziki and picked red onion, cucumbers, lettuce and side tator tots or sweet potato tots - *plant based patty available upon request - $14

Duke's Brewhouse

Any Burger: JUST $10.99 One week only at Duke’s Brewhouse. Come hungry.

Fat Maggies

The Fat Maggie - Double smash burger, with sharp cheddar cheese, garlic aioli, house made pickles, and candied bacon. $1 off for Burger Week.

Ford's Garage Lakeland

Highway 101 Burger: Half-Pound Black Angus Burger Loaded with Smoked Gouda, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato Red Onion Jam, Arugula, and Basil Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Ford’s Fries. $17.99

Frostbite Ice Cream & More

Inferno Burger - Shrimp, beef, crispy bacon, crunchy onion tanglers, and our signature sweet & spicy sauce stacked. $8.65.

Frostproof BBQ Company

Smoked Hot Pepper Bacon Jam Burger - Smoked ground beef patty topped with hot pepper bacon jam, smoked gouda and french fried onions on a toasted bun. Served with 2 sides for $13.99.

Fully Loaded Bar & Grill

The Glazed Donut Burger — Our loaded beef burger topped with crispy bacon, creamy white queso, a fried egg, fresh lettuce and tomato, served between a warm glazed donut for the ultimate sweet-and-salty bite.

Garden Bistro

Bacon Chopped Cheese- Toasted hoagie, lettuce, tomato, bacon filled with chopped cheeseburger filling and house sauce.

Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood House

Crab Rangoon Reaper - 1/3lb burger topped with a broiled mixture of cream cheese, fresh crab meat, jalapenos, pepper jack cheese and crisped bacon. Finished with a sweet chili sauce. Served with fries for $17.95.

Glory Days Grill

Mushroom Truffle Burger: An extra-special burger topped with sautéed mushrooms, creamy truffle cheese sauce, and green onion aioli. Finished with crumbled, house made chips. Served with your choice of seasoned fries or pub chips. $16.99. Upgrade to Onion Rings for $1.50.

Grievous Angel

Fleetwood Burger - Two smash patties, American cheese, jalapeño cream cheese, pecan-smoked bacon, fresh jalapeños, fried pickle straws, and rancho sauce. $12.

Jazzy's Diner

The Monster Burger – 2 smash chuck and short rib patties topped with Wisconsin cheddar, bourbon bacon jam, crispy onion rings, a fried sunny side up egg and smoky garlic aioli. Instead of a bun, it’s sandwiched between two fried mac and cheese patties. Served with seasoned fries for $12.99.

JJ's Fusion Khaana

Desi Masala Burger Combo $16- Choose from 1/4lb spiced beef, grilled saffron chicken or breaded Indian-spiced tofu patty on a brioche bun w/ cheese, JJ’s signature sauces, dry slaw, onions, tomatoes & cucumber pickles. Served with Masala Fries seasoned with house chaat masala. Served w/ Indian ketchup and garlic-mayo (vegan option available)

Kokomo's Cafe

Burger Bowl / Burger Wrap $12.99. Seasoned ground beef, potatoes, pickles, red onions, iceberg lettuce, shredded cheddar, topped with our house-made burger sauce.

Las Rosas Colombian Cuisine&Catering

Gourmet Colombian Hamburger: The burger is over a 1/4 lb of grass fed beef, grilled with wagyu tallow. The hamburger is built of fig preserves covering one bun, homemade ketchup covering the other bun. Kewpie mayo, dijon mustard, hand cut crispy shoestring potatoes and beef bacon. It comes with fried baby potatoes.

LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken

It's Not A Wrap - Crispy chicken, Caesar-dressed chopped romaine, lemon herb aioli, lotsa Parmesan and Mozzarella on a challah bun.

Lucille's American Cafe

Piggy Back Burger $20 - 8 oz Angus burger, bacon, pulled pork, homemade BBQ, jack, cheddar, onion ring. Served with fries. Mac & Cheese Burger $18 - 8 oz Angus burger, bacon, mac & cheese, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, homemade ranch. Served with fries.

Maria Petit Food Boutique

Meatloaf Burger & Dessert Cake Burger: Meatloaf stuffed with cheese and tomatoes layered with a bacon jam, a secret sauce, arugula and Gouda cheese side of yucca chips - $12 Cake burger is a lemon cake bun layered with chocolate ganache and lemon frosting with a side of cookie fries - $10 Or make it a combo and try both for $13

Maritime

Tempura Soft-Shell Crab Burger: Tempura soft-shell crab, house coleslaw, sriracha aioli, eel sauce, sesame bun; served with fries

Mitchell's Coffee House

Two slow-smoked brisket sliders piled high on toasted brioche buns, finished with a sweet, smoky Kansas City BBQ sauce and a fiery, savory bacon-habanero jam. Served as a complete meal with a side of crispy kettle chips and a soft drink. $12.99

Nineteen61

Cowboy Burger: 6 oz. chargrilled chuck and short rib patty topped with Tillamook smoked cheddar, crispy tobacco onions, smoky chipotle ketchup, and arugula on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side. $24.00

Our Noire Kitchen

Garlic Parmesan Burger with a brisket patty, garlic Parmesan spread, cheese and potato stix on a toasted brioche bun. It will come with one side for $16 and we will have it at Grove Roots on the 18th from 5 PM-9 PM.

Palace Pizza

Burger Pizza: A mashup of your favorite burger toppings on a bed of creamy white mozzarella sauce. Topping includes savory ground beef, sweet, caramelized onions, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Available for Single Slice: $4.95 or Whole Pie: $32.95

Polk City BBQ Company

Smoked Hot Pepper Bacon Jam Burger - Smoked ground beef patty topped with hot pepper bacon jam, smoked gouda and French fried onions on a toasted bun. Served with 2 sides for $13.99.

Port 27

Port 27 Burger: 1/4 lb pattie, Swiss cheese, cooked mushrooms, onions, lettuce and tomato, and secret Port 27 sauce. $16.50 Black and Berry Burger Macaron at Van de Walle Coffee (1/$6, 2/$11) - Vanilla macaron with Italian buttercream, raspberry and chocolate ganache.

S&L Restaurant

The Dirty Burger - Smashed patty topped with onion strings, provolone cheese and hot honey. $12

San Diego’s Mexican Grill & Sports Bar

Tex Mex burger: Beef topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and guacamole and a soft drink. $12.49

Sauvage

Sauvage Burger - our USDA prime rib steak patty into smash patties with melty cheese, onion, lettuce & secret sauce on scallion pancakes as the bun! Try it with their pickled lemonade! $17.

Sora Eatery

The Mac Daddy Burger: Forget everything you know about burger buns. Take creamy mac & cheese, coat it in crispy panko breadcrumbs, and fry it to golden perfection. Two smashed patties, melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, and ripe tomato. Served with a side of warm, melty cheese sauce for the ultimate dipping experience. $18

Smith's American Tavern

Napa Maple Bacon Crust Burger - filet mignon and shoulder blend double 4 oz patty, white seriously sharp cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, onion iceberg-pickle slaw, herb aioli, lacquered napa maple glaze and bacon crust!

Super Duper Spot

French Toast Felony: Beef + chorizo smash patties dripping with chipotle maple, crispy bacon crackle, a runny fried egg, and queso fresco stacked between buttery brioche French toast. Sweet heat, smoky crunch, messy in the best way.

Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar

Firecracker Shrimp Burger- Half pound chargrilled, angus beef patty with fried shrimp tossed in our house made firecracker sauce, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a brioche bun for $13.95

Terrace Grille Lakeland

The Southern Smoke Burger - Our 7oz short rib and brisket blend burger finished with smoked pimento cheese, house bacon jam, fermented jalapeños, and crispy fried shallots for a bold Southern-inspired bite. Served with fries. $18

The Brack Shack Bar and Grill

Teriyaki Burger: Sriracha mayo with fine diced green onion on the bottom bun, Korean barbecue seasoning on 2 double Angus patties with pepper jack cheese, Brack Shack teriyaki sauce, Asian slaw, butter and everything bagel seasoning on the top bun. Burger, side, and drink for $14.99

The Chop Shop

Southwest Chili Crisp Burger: Half pound angus, pepperjack cheese, chili crisp, avocado, charred jalapenos, garlic creme, tortilla strips on a brioche bun (gluten free bun available)

The Club At Eaglebrooke

The Golf Ball “Hunter” Burger: Ryan’s Ground Venison, Bison, Duck and Beef Patty, Jalapeno Bacon, Smoked Gouda, Mozzarella Balls, Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Bourbon Peppercorn Aioli, Pretzel Bun Plus, Tri Color Fries (voted for by our members) $25

The Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern

Crooked Crabby Patty Burger - 1/4 lb burger topped with a lump crab meat patty, Kickin' Bass sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion. Served with fries. $15.

The Juice Box

Boot Scootin' Barbecue Burger - BBQ glazed Beyond patty with homemade slaw, house pickled jalapenos and served with chips. Black & Bleu Burger - cajun seasoned Beyond patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, vegan mayo and served with chips. Buddha Burger - Beyond patty topped with tu-no salad, carrots, sweet potato, green onion

The Krazy Greek

It’s All Greek to Me: Half-pound Angus burger, caramelized onions, garden tomatoes, sautéed spinach, and Greek mint yogurt sauce, topped with flame-torched halloumi. Comes with fries and tzatziki. $16.79

The Peach House

Peaches & Brie - two smash patties, melty brie, peach chutney, bacon, arugula and citrus herb aioli

The Playful Pint

Big Dill Smashburger– 2 smash patties with American cheese, pickles, pickle fries and dill ranch aioli. Jalapeno Popper Smashburger -2 smash patties with pepper jack, bacon, fried jalapeno, whipped cheese spread, sweet & spicy jalapeno jam. Both served with fries for $11.99.

The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille

BBQ Cheeseburger: Cheeseburger with American cheese, hickory smoked pork, coleslaw and a drilled of bbq sauce on a toasted Brioche bun with fries. $12.95

Tipsy Hen Wings & Beer

1/3lb seasoned hand patty topped with pulled chicken slathered in our house made wing sauce “Flirty Feathers” (Lavender Honey Bourbon) Melted cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, served on a toasted buttered brioche bun.

Zest Bar and Grill

Buger of '76: We will be featuring the Buger of '76. The year our country was born and the year our owner was born. To celebrate the 250

For more details, visit https://www.goodfoodpolk.com/burgerweek

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