Mark your calendars, Long Beach Burger Week is officially back for its 5th annual edition, from August 3 to 10, 2025. This city-wide celebration ramps up creativity, community support, and mouth-watering burger specials, with participating venues offering burgers priced at $5, $10, $15, $20 (and occasionally $25), all crafted one-of-a-kind for the event! Organized by Dream Agency and Long Beach Food & Beverage, this is your chance to explore new spots or revisit local favorites while supporting the restaurant scene across the city.
Here are six standout restaurants you won’t want to miss, especially as Cali Post helps spread the media love.
1. The Ordinarie
A beloved tavern tucked into Downtown Long Beach, The Ordinarie is all about hearty American comfort food, craft cocktails, and warm hospitality in a setting that blends modern vibes with an old-world tavern feel. For Burger Week, expect a classic yet elevated cheeseburger with inventive sauce, crisp lettuce and a soft bun perfect for pairing with their artisanal beers and cocktails.
Location: 210 The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA 90802
IG: @theordinarie
2. Jimmy E’s Bar & Grill
Located just at the edge of Long Beach, Jimmy E’s shines with a robust bar-and-grill menu. Known for its lively, casual atmosphere and hearty comfort fare, Burger Week is sure to bring a signature beef burger (maybe with smoked elements or chunky toppings) that pairs well with their cold draft beers and daily specials.
Location: 2951 Cherry Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
IG: @jimmyesbarandgrill
3. Eat Fantastic
With the Long Beach Retro Row location’s lively decor and house-made sauces, Eat Fantastic offers gourmet smashed burgers and chicken tenders made fresh daily. Their Burger Week special will likely feature a flavorful smash burger combo. Think juicy patty, melty cheese, and crispy fries along with a delicious smoothie.
Location: 2301 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814 (Retro Row)
IG: @eatfantastic
4. Dogz Bar and Grill
A Belmont Shore institution, Dogz is equal parts dive-bar and community hotspot with 26 beers on tap and often live music or big game showings. Their Burger Week creation will likely deliver bold flavors, and perfectly suited for pairing with a brew while rooting for your favorite team.
Location: 5300 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
IG: @dogzbarandgrill
5. Strong Beach Lemonade & Grill
Though not a traditional brick-and-mortar, Strong Beach Lemonade has become a beloved pop-up staple, usually seen at Junipero Beach events; their lemonade is legendary, and summer vibes are guaranteed. For Burger Week, expect a playful grill setup: smashed or smash-style burgers paired with their house-crafted lemonade; perhaps a spicy cheddar burger alongside mango or watermelon lemonade for summer perfection.
6. Beef and Birds
Beef and Birds is a chef-driven pop-up by Chef Ronnie, known for bold, international flavors that bring something entirely different to the burger scene. While they don’t have a brick-and-mortar location, they frequently host pop-ups and special events around the city. For Burger Week, expect creative beef-and-poultry-inspired burgers with a chef-curated twist. Think global spices, house-made toppings, and flavors you won’t find anywhere else.
Location: Pop-up check their Facebook & Socials for locations and updates.
Facebook: Beef and Birds Long Beach
Why We’re Spotlighting These Six
These local champions represent the diversity, creativity, and accessibility at the heart of Long Beach Burger Week. From a historic downtown tavern and a lively dive bar to a gourmet fast-casual smash spot, a beachside lemonade grill pop-up, and a chef-driven concept, there’s a burger experience for everyone.
Burger Week Tips and Highlights:
- Budget-friendly tiers: Choose from $5 up to $25 burgers. Many venues add combo meal deals or creative enhancements in higher tiers.
- Delivery & to-go options available: Ideal if you want to pace the week or take the experience home.
- Stay in the know: Menus drop early in the week, and IG teasers are already rolling out restaurant handles like @ThistyIsle have begun sharing sneak peeks.
- Golden Burger Award: This year marks the debut of the Golden Burger Award, an exciting new competition added to Burger Week. Throughout the week, diners can vote online at www.BurgerWeekLB.com for their favorite participating restaurant or using QR codes available at each location. Once voting closes, the top three restaurants with the
most votes will be visited by a local food influencers or food critic who will taste their Burger Week creations and select the ultimate winner. The champion will receive the coveted Golden Burger Award, and more importantly, bragging rights as the home of Long Beach’s best Burger Week creation. It’s a friendly (but deliciously competitive) way to highlight the culinary creativity of our local chefs and get the community involved in crowning the best burger in town.
Take a Bite, Support Local
Whether you’re a Long Beach rookie or a seasoned foodie, Burger Week offers the perfect
excuse to eat your way across the city while supporting local businesses. From Eastside to Downtown to the Shore and Signal Hill, each stop presents something special – a story, a flavor, a community vibe.
Eat Local, Eat Long Beach, Eat Burger Week
Long Beach Burger Week has evolved into more than just a city event it’s a celebration of culinary creativity, local resilience, and community spirit. These six featured spots capture the essence: from pop-up refreshers and smokey suya-inspired creations to classic smash burgers and neighborhood dive bars. Whether you plan one day or a whole week, make it count: August 3–10, 2025, Long Beach is serving up burgers that tell stories.
Don’t miss out.
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