Burger Bash 2026

aFrite Restaurant
1360 Lower Water Street

Chicken n Waffle Burger
$17 $1 to Feed NS

Our most popular brunch dish in burger form. Fried chicken, brioche bun, chorizo gravy, cardamom syrup, waffle garnish.

Antojo Tacos + Tequila
1667 Argyle Street

Birria Burger
$23.00 $1 to Feed NS

Birria seasoned beef patty with mixed with corn flakes and jack cheese, lime pickled onions, consommayo, iceberg lettuce, cilantro, brioche buns, with a side of consomme and choice of birria seasoned fries or tortilla chips.

Bar Sofia
Queen's Marque, 1709 Lower Water Street

Halifax Beef Bandito Burger
$21.00 

Spiced Halifax beef, chipotle-lime crema, provolone, jalapeño-cucumber pickles, crunchy slaw, crispy onions.

Bar Stillwell
1672 Barrington Street

The Swine and Cheese
$19 $2 to Feed NS

Spiced Halifax beef, chipotle-lime crema, provolone, jalapeño-cucumber pickles, crunchy slaw, crispy onions.

Barrington Steak House & Oyster Bar 
1662 Argyle Street

Hot Mess Express
$19 $2 to Feed NS

Inspired by our AGM, the Hot Mess Express is a gloriously over-the-top creation built for Burger Week. A juicy dry-aged beef patty is stacked on a toasted buttery brioche bun, smothered in rich spicy cheese sauce, and crowned with a crispy fried jalapeño mac & cheese puck that delivers creamy comfort with a fiery kick. It’s gooey, crunchy, spicy, and unapologetically messy, exactly the kind of burger you’ll need extra napkins (and maybe a fork & knife) to tackle.

Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar
1877 Hollis Street

Maple Rage
$25 $2 to Feed NS

7oz. Beef patty topped with spicy candied bacon, seasoned crispy onions, monterey jack cheese, maple chipotle mayo and zesty arugula on a toasted buttery brioche bun. Served with a side of french fries.

Black Sheep 
1496 Lower Water Street

Beef Dip Smash Burger
$26.50 $2 to Feed NS

Horseradish, Onion, Mayo, Provolone, House-Made Bun, Au Jus.

Boneheads BBQ
1014 Barrington Street

The Pitmaster Birsket Burger
$15.99 $1 to Feed NS

A 6oz smoked brisket burger loaded with pepper jack cheese, smoked ketchup, Boneheads Gold Sauce, and pickled jalapeños & pickled red onions. Finished with a brush of beef tallow and our signature BBQ sauce for a juicy, smoky, sweet-heat flavour bomb.

Café Lunette
Queen's Marque, 160-1741 Lower Water Street

Le Sacre Bleu Burger
$27

6 oz beef patty, blue cheese, bacon, maple caramelized onion, arugula, peppercorn mayo, served with fries.

Casino Nova Scotia 3Sixty Bar & Lounge
1983 Lower Water Street

The Royal Flush
$15 $1 to Feed NS

Two 3oz Burger Patties, Brioche Bun, Cajun Aioli, Tomato Jam, Harissa Mayo, Bacon, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, and Celeriac Slaw.

Creme, Cunard Residences
1341 Lower Street

The Harvest Burger
$17 $1 to Feed NS

The Crème Burger features a juicy 5 oz beef patty layered with creamy avocado crème, crispy bacon, and slow-cooked tomato confit for a rich depth of flavour. Finished with shaved parmesan and peppery fresh arugula, this burger balances savoury, creamy, and fresh elements in every bite. Served with a side of crispy fries, it’s Crème Halifax’s signature creation for Burger Bash.

Daryâ 
Queen's Marque, 1709 Lower Water Street

Lamb-Borghini Burger
$24

Adana-style lamb & beef patty, brushed with seasoned beef fat, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, smoked mushroom cheese sauce, on a brown butter brioche bun. Served sliced in half with choice of za’atar fries or kale fattoush salad.

Vegetarian Option: Crispy halloumi burger with caramelized onions, amba, garlic aioli, smoked mushroom cheese sauce on brown butter brioche bun. Choice of za’atar fries or kale fattoush salad.

Dessert Yard
1636 Grafton Street

Double Smash Flat Burger
$18 $1 to Feed NS

Two juicy smashed beef patties seared to perfection, layered with melted American cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and our signature Yard Sauce. Finished with crisp pickles and served on a flat Crispy burger bun, served with crispy house fries.

Drift 
Queen's Marque, 102-1709 Lower Water Street

The Buzzy Boeuf
$25 

6 oz AAA Nova Scotia honey-aged Atlantic beef, hot honey crèmeux, smoked Annapolis Gruyère, Bordelaise bone butter, rum & cola caramelized onions, pickled chicories, served with spiced frites.

Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub
1645 Argyle Street

Nelly's Jam Session
$21 $1 to Feed NS

Beef patty, house-made bacon & onion jam, smoked white cheddar, roasted garlic dijonaise, house-made hickory chips

Economy Shoe Shop
1663 Argyle Street

The Big Pickl'd Ricky
$13 $1 to Feed NS

A 3oz. zesty seasoned smash patty topped with american cheddar and deep fried pepperoni, dressed with shredded iceberg lettuce, red onion, dill pickles, pickled jalapenos and a BBQ baconaise all on a butter toasted, classic burger bun.

Freeman’s Little New York Downtown Halifax
1726 Grafton Street

Smash & Burn
$19.99 $1 to Feed NS

We’re Burning up Burger Bash at Freeman’s! Our famous single cheese Smash Patty on Brioche w/ Crispy Onions & a spicy Dill Sriracha sauce. Served with homestyle fries.

Gahan Nova Centre
5239 Sackville Street

The Nova Smash
$19 $2 to Feed NS

Big flavour with East Coast attitude. Two juicy smash patties stacked with sticky rib & sesame glazed pork belly, melted American cheddar, Smokey Embers aioli, crisp scallion slaw, bread and butter pickles, and fresh green onion on a toasted sesame seed bun. Rich, smoky, sweet, and just messy enough.

GIO
The Prince George Hotel, 1725 Market Street

The We're All In Burger
$20 $2 to Feed NS

The We’re All In Burger: House Ground Beef Patty, Kewpie Gochujang Aioli, Buttermilk Fried Gochujang Onion Rings, Lacto-Fermented Herb And Citrus Cabbage Slaw, Served on A Potato Bun, Side Of Dulse Fries.

Harbour City
1990 Barrington Street

Halifax Reuben Burger
$25 $2 to Feed NS

One Atlantic beef burger patty, 2 oz of Local Chris Brothers’ Beef brisket, Nova Scotia Sauerkraut, Emmenthal Cheese, house made Russian Dressing on an Ace Brioche toasted burger bun. Topped with a Garlic Dill Pickle Spear.

Harbourstone
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, 1919 Upper Water Street

Beet It! Fried Chicken Burger
$21 $2 to Feed NS

Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Spiced Mango & Black Garlic Aioli, Aged Cheddar, Pickled Red Onion, House-made Beet Infused Potato Bun.

Latitude 44
1496 Hollis Street

The Smoke Show
$20 $1 to Feed NS

Two 4oz Local Beef Patties | Brioche Bun | Brothers Smoked Bacon | Smoked Cheddar | Smoked Jalapeno Cheese Sauce | Aged BBQ Sauce | Sliced Pickles | Fried Onion Rings Served with House Cut Fries.

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant
1685 Argyle Street

The Dirty Burger
$22 $1 to Feed NS

A bold, indulgent burger built for serious flavor: a ¼-lb house-ground dry-aged ground brisket patty seared to perfection and layered with smoked cheddar and crispy bacon. It’s finished with our signature Lot Six candy BBQ sauce and sweet, slow-cooked 6-hour miso Vidalia onions for deep, savory richness. Crunchy haystack potato sticks and thick-cut dill pickles add the perfect texture and tang, while a spread of garlic aioli ties it all together. Served on a soft potato bun, this burger delivers smoky, sweet, and savory in every bite.

Matadora
Cunard Residences, 1341 Lower Water Street

Toro Bravo
$28 $5 to Feed NS

AAA Beef Tenderloin Smashburger, Sobrasada, fried free range egg, melted mahon cheese, red onion & watercress on a housemade potato bun, served with herbed patatas.

Maxwells
1600 Grafton Street

K-Town Smash Burger 20
$20 $1 to Feed NS

5 Oz smashed beef patty glazed in gochujang, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, topped with caramelized kimchi, melted cheese, and garlic aioli on a toasted bun.

McKelvie’s
1680 Lower Water Street

Crab and Lobster Burger
$29 $10 to Feed NS

Crab and Lobster Burger, house made bun, truffle mayo, pickled shallots.

Moxies Nova Centre
1610 Argyle Street

Short Rib Truffle Burger
$25 $1 to Feed NS

A blend of our 100% chuck patty blended with short rib beef, topped with arugula , tomato and our in house made truffle aioli.

Niche Lounge
1645 Granville Street

The 902 Donair Smash
$22 $1 to Feed NS

Donair-spiced smash patties, Chris Brothers pepperoni, melted mozzarella, Nova Scotian sweet mustard pickles and Halifax Donair sauce on a garlic-butter toasted brioche bun.

Served with sea salt & herb fries.

Peacock Wine Bar
Queen's Marque, 1715 Lower Water Street

Peacock Smoked Cheddar Burger
$25

4 oz beef patty, applewood smoked cheddar, wild garlic mayo, served with bitter greens.

Ristorante aMano
Bishop's Landing, 1477 Lower Water Street

Sgabello di Lusso
$26 $5 to Feed NS

Housemade flatbread sandwiched with two AAA Beef Tenderloin Smashburgers, crisp pancetta, fontina, tomato, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.

Rudy’s
1681 Granville Street

Rudy's Breakfast Burger
$12 Donations coming from Armdale Location

The ultimate breakfast-meets-burger classic. A juicy beef patty topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a perfectly sunny-side-up egg, layered with a golden hash brown for that perfect crunch. Finished with fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Rudy’s signature burger sauce, all served on a soft, buttery challah bun.
 

Salt + Ash
Queen's Marque, 170-1741 Lower Water Street

Lucky Chimkin Burger
$24

Fried chicken thigh, lucky sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chili oil.

Sea Smoke Restaurant and Bar
Bishop's Landing, 1477 Lower Water Street

The Seoul Food Sandwich
$28 $2 to Feed NS

Seoul Food Sandwich: A crispy free-range chicken breast marinated in gochujang, breaded and fried to golden perfection, topped with house-made hobak kimchi (zucchini), fresh lettuce, onion, and spicy garlic aioli on a soft bun. Served with chili fries for the perfect balance of heat, crunch, and Korean-inspired flavour.

Seaport Social
The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street

The Atlantic Smash Burger
$26 $2 to Feed NS

Canadian certified angus beef smashed patties, Alexis de Portneuf smoked gouda, Oulton’s maple bacon, smokey aioli, pickled fried onions, brioche bun, choice of side.

Sketti & Ball Co.
1584 Argyle Street 

The Big Burrata
$21 $1 to Feed NS

Our crispy Chicken Parm topped with rich, buttery burrata cheese, Calabrian chilies, dill pickle, arugula & pesto aioli on a toasted brioche bun.

Stardust Bar + Kitchen
1688 Barrington Street

Heated Slidery
$19 $2 to Feed NS

Heated Slidery: The Rivalry goes down on one plate, will it be Shane or Ilya’s Bun that scores the goal? Two generously house-made beef patties on voluptuous brioche buns. Will it be “The Hollander”: Seasoned Beef Patty topped with Maple Bacon, Teriyaki Slaw, Cripsy Onions + Light Mayo or “The Rozanov” with a Seasoned Beef Patty topped with Creamy Mushroom & Onion Stroganoff + Light Mayo.

Stubborn Goat Gastropub, 1580 Argyle Street

Mighty Melt
$24 $1 to Feed NS

Two Atlantic beef smash patties layered with brown-butter onions, smoked tomato bacon jam, and a Goldfish cracker crumble, pressed between buttery grilled-cheese buns loaded with cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella. Served with fries.

Tempo Food+Drink
1875 Barrington Street

Bacon My Way Downtown
$20

3 oz beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, dill pickle mayo, grilled cheese croissant bun, served with fries.!

The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water Street

Rossini Royale
$34 $5 to Feed NS

AAA Beef Tenderloin Burger, Black Truffle infused Foie Gras Torchon, truffled spinach, king oyster mushrooms, demi-glace, truffle aioli on a housemade brioche bun, served with parmigiano frites.

The Carleton
1685 Argyle Street

Pork 'n' Roll
$18 $1 to Feed NS

Juicy pork and bacon patty, melted smoky provolone, a smear of roasted garlic aioli, grainy mustard, peppery arugula, and a bright hit of sun-dried tomato relish. All tucked into a toasted ciabatta bun. It’s bold, it’s messy, it’s satisfying, and it’s exactly the kind of burger you’ll want to dig into again and again.

The Loose Cannon
1566 Argyle Street

Whisky Lullaby
$18.99 $1 to Feed NS

Two 4oz beef patties made in house with Whiskey BBQ sauce & Bacon Jam. This combination is sure to bring a tear to your eye ! Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and Bacon ! Served on a fresh house Burger Bun. Served with a side of Fries.

The Lower Deck
1877 Lower Water Street

"The Triple Decker"
$22

Ingredients:

• Three 2oz beef patties
• Cheddar cheese sauce
• Caramelized onions
• Shredded lettuce

The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5218 Prince Street

The Press Admiral
$25.00 $2 to Feed NS

6oz. Wagyu Beef patty with crispy onions, melted cheddar, and peppercorn aioli on a brioche bun. Plated with fries.

ToriDori
Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street

The Silk Road Burger
$22

Ingredients:

• Cumin beef patty
• Rou Jian Mo bun (housemade)
• Numbing cilantro relish
• Lettuce and tomatoes
• Taro & lotus root fries toasted with Sichuan seasoning

Trattoria Vesso
1580 Argyle Street

Arancini Smash Burger
$22 $2 to Feed NS

Freshmade all beef patty topped with a deep fried arancini ball, topped with romaine lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and TV sauce on our housemade Pizza Dough Bun (woodfired).

Water Polo
Cunard Residences, 1341 Lower Water Street

Surf Club
$34 $5 to Feed NS

AAA Beef Tenderloin burger, butter poached Nova Scotia Lobster, bib lettuce, Yuzu & Lobster aioli, served on a housemade milk bun.