Sometimes you just crave a juicy burger you can shove in your face with ribbons of sauce running down your chin as evidence of its glory. It is a backyard barbeque staple. The wisps of smoke from the grill are a sure sign summer has arrived. And, there are countless variations on the humble sandwich introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World Fair.
When the longing for the American classic hits, there is a restaurant on 30A ready to satisfy your burger needs.
1. Bomber Burger - The Bay
Chef Jim Shirley has something special going on at his waterfront restaurant overlooking the Choctawatchee Bay. It is called the Bomber Burger,
Enjoy 8 ounces of tender burger topped with caramelized onions, roasted tomato, and asiago cheese crisp dripping with Chef Shirley's super and street sauces,
My mouth is watering just remembering. Pair it with house-cut sweet potato chips and you have burger nirvana.
There is a table and bar seating inside and outside on the deck. Wednesdays you will want to stay for the beach bonfire, and Sundays have “Pickin at the Sand Ole Opry.” The Bay is open 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily.
2. Austin Burger - Blue Mabel
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this popular eatery serving up smokehouse specialties has the lock on BBQ-style handhelds with its Austin Burger. Sandwiched between toasted brioche buns are two 4-ounce short rib/brisket patties topped with sharp cheddar, fresh jalapeno, crispy bacon, hatch chile aioli, and zesty barbecue sauce. Served with hand-cut fries, you get a little bit of Texas on the coast.
Blue Mabel is open with burgers at the ready Monday, Tuesday 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
3. The Shunk Burger - Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
There is no arguing with the view at Shunk Gulley — it is stunning. There is also no arguing with their signature burger, The Shunk.
They blend their meet in-house , top it with sharp Vermont cheddar, smoky applewood bacon, onions caramelized with honey, tangy tomato jam, and if that wasn't enough, it comes on a toasted challah bun.
Did I mention the house pickles and garlic aioli? They’re there too.
Sidle up, order a burger, stay for sunset, and one of their top-secret-recipe Bushwacker cocktails. Stop by the Santa Rosa Beach restaurant 11:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m daily.
4. Brie Burger - Stinky's Fish Camp
Making its home in the quiet Dune Allen section of Scenic 30A, Stinky's Fish Camp is keeping it stinky with their Brie Burger. Accompanying that funky wedge of brie are caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and made-in-house mayo. Add some sidewinder fries or tropical slaw to finish the burger extravaganza.
The beach casual vibes are always on at Stinky’s, and you can grab a burger Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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