The following Silicon Valley restaurants are participating in Bay Area Burger Week, which runs June 18-29. Download the Burger Week app for Apple and Android devices at wklys.co/burgers to check in, rate meals, post photos and win a burger, plus find additional participating restaurants around the Bay and in Santa Cruz County. To whet appetites further, Daedalus Howell has written a brief, delicious history of the hamburger.
Astroid Burgers & Wings
304 E Santa Clara St, Suite B, San Jose
669.342.4701 | instagram.com/astroidusa
Leaning into its celestial theme, this new burger joint offers the Area 51, a pressed bun and patty equipped with Swiss cheese, bacon, mushrooms and caramelized onions Astroid sauce. It’s priced at $11.98 for a burger flying solo, or $17.48 for a combo.
BanRasiya The Taste of Banaras
60 4th St, Suite 4, Gilroy
408.767.2868 | banrasiya.com
Vegetarians needn’t be deprived during Burger Week. This South Asian eatery in South County will be filling its buns with the house veggie bean burger.
Buck’s Restaurant
3062 Woodside Rd, Woodside
650.851.8010 | buckswoodside.com
“We do a double smashburger with American cheese, secret sauce and lettuce on a Martin’s potato bun. It’s a burger that’s really got the town hooked. It’s got its own fan base,” says proprietor Tyler MacNiven. “It’s got it all going on. There’s grilled onions in there as well.” Riffing on Buck’s reputation as the spot where the VC elite meet to eat, he jokes, “The smashburger is the perfect order if you want your company to be a smashing success.”
Campbell Pizza
3393 Winchester Blvd, Campbell
408.741.9644 | campbellpizzamenu.com
Three burgers are included on this pizzeria’s regular menu: All American, Smoke House and “Oh So Hot.”
Campus Burgers
107 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose
408.482.5134 | campusburgers.com
Giving new and delicious meaning to the phrase “two-buck chuck,” Campus Burgers sells its smashburger patties for just $1.99, served with grilled onions, Campus Sauce, sea salt and a bun. The Campus Fries roll out the door for $4.99 and include freshly cut fries, a beef patty, grilled onions, American cheese, sea salt and Campus Sauce.
Domenico Winery and Osteria
1697 Industrial Road, San Carlos
650.593.2335 | domenicowinery.com
Waygu burgers are among the piatti principali, either the signature style or truffled.
El Apartamento Colombian Burgers
82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
669.288.8559 | elapartamentocolburgers.com
This fast-casual restaurant adds a Central American twist to Burger Week. La Costeña ($15.50) replaces the bun with two crispy fried plantains, wrapped around lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, a secret-recipe beef patty, shredded chicken with sweet corn, cotija cheese, and El Apartamento and pineapple sauces. La Amazonica ($14) “brings the green” with a fresh bun, crisp veggies, a house-made lentil patty, garlic-sautéed mushrooms, cheese, and El Apartamento and pineapple sauces. Add-ons include enchuladas ($7)—loaded fries with chicken, sweet corn and cotija cheese—and fresh juices ($6.50).
Eureka!
2762 Augustine Dr, Suite 130, Santa Clara | 408.703.0037
191 Castro St, Mountain View | 650.426.0582
19369 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 130, Cupertino | 669.266.6752
eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Burgers are cooked from scratch and elevated with a collection of local craft beers, small-batch whiskeys, and classic yet modern cocktails at the various locations of this restaurant group. For Burger Week, the special is the Eureka! American ($13), garnished with cheese, grilled red onion, lettuce, house pickles, tomato and special sauce, served with Eureka’s signature fries.
Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St, San Jose
408.295.5414 | henryshilife.com
San Jose’s O.G. steakhouse puts its own spin on Burger Week: its famous half-pound cheeseburger served with a tri-tip topper ($16.75). That’s right: ground beef (made from the trimmings of New York, top sirloin, filet mignon and ribeye steaks) layered with slices of savory tri-tip. And if that doesn’t suit, swap the tri-tip for smoked pork belly—or prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays.
Jack’s Restaurant & Bar
1502 Saratoga Ave, San Jose | 408.680.2684
1029 Newpark Mall Road, Newark | 510.789.0027
1750 S El Camino Real, San Mateo | 650.350.1077
1050 Admiral Court, Suite A, San Bruno | 650.589.2222
60 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill | 925.849.6195 | ilovejacks.com
This popular local restaurant group offers the Jack’s Double Smash Burger ($16.95): two quarter-pound Angus beef patties with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup and mayo on a toasted sesame brioche bun.
JTown Pizza
625 N 6th St, San Jose
408.326.2910 | jtownpizza.com
Every weekday during Burger Week, JTown Pizza will plate one of its five patty stylings—Classic Burger, Western Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, Cali Burger or Veggie Burger—with a side of fries and a soft beverage for $18 (dine-in only). Or add a pint of Modelo or Kiran Ichiban for an additional $5.
Kirk’s Steakburgers
2680 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 650.326.6159
2509 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell | 408.371.3565 | kirks-steakburgers.com
Though the Burger Week special wasn’t determined by press time at this venerable patty purveyor, there’s at least an even chance that it will include bacon. The regular menu offers six delectable variants graced by pork strips.
Laughing Monk Brewing
1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale
408.736.2739 | sunnyvale.laughingmonk.com
This homegrown brewery pairs its own suds (made using California and Belgian brewing traditions) and gastropub fare at locations in Sunnyvale, Scotts Valley and San Francisco. Burger Week diners will find three specials: the Shroomin’ Swiss ($12), with sauteed mushrooms, stout-caramelized onions and arugula; the Island Burger ($15), augmented by cheddar, grilled pineapple, teriyaki aioli, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle; and the Barnyard Burger ($18), topped with bacon, cheddar, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and onion straws.
Manzanita
1820 Barber Lane, Milpitas | 408.943.9080
Located in the Sonesta Silicon Valley hotel, Manzanita flavors its California cuisine with Latin and Asian influences for indoor/outdoor dining. This week’s special is the Farmer’s Market Smashburger ($25), a combo menu with fries and a glass of house beer. It’s a double patty affair made with certified Angus beef and served with a secret sauce and garnishes inspired by local farmers markets.
Maverick Jack’s
1190 California Dr, Burlingame | 650.347.3061
4000 S El Camino Real, San Mateo | 650.458.0020 | maverickjacks.com
This burger and shake shack will be slinging a special out of its Burlingame and San Mateo locations. The Texan ($19.95) features a 6-ounce patty of Painted Hills beef with pepper jack cheese, fresh jalapeños, bread & butter pickles, American-style slaw and sweet BBQ.
Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
408.395.4441 | oakandryepizza.com
Pies are the centerpiece here, but the Oak & Rye burger hits a lot of high points—and you can make it a Double-Double, too.
Original Joe’s
301 S 1st St, San Jose
408.292.7030 | sanjoseoriginaljoes.com
One of San Jose’s most illustrious restaurants welcomes Burger Week with two specials. First, there’s a reduced price for Joe’s Famous Burger ($19.95), served with chopped onions and Swiss cheese on a sour roll, accompanied by fries and a drink. Or there’s the Sicilian Burger ($19.95), with roasted Anaheim peppers, jalapeño spread, pepper jack cheese and candied prosciutto, plus fries and a non-alcoholic drink.
Quarter Note Bar & Grill
1214 Apollo Way, Suite 403, Sunnyvale
408.732.2110 | quarternote.com
In addition to providing live music and karaoke, the Quarter Note sustains its patrons with burgers, augmented with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion—plus fries. But for Burger Week, there will be a Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, with all of the above on board one of Quarter Note’s pies—which, according to owners Vicki and Robert Reese, are really good: “We do everything from scratch.”
Rosy’s at the Beach
17320 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill
408.778.0551 | rosysatthebeach.com
A popular Morgan Hill pit stop, Rosy’s will offer summer fun with the Boardwalk Burger ($18), served on a toasted bun with either sharp cheddar or pepper jack. The classic lettuce and tomato garnish is made more mouthwatering with the addition of sautéed onions. Served with french fries and a side of coleslaw.
Sixth Street Burgers
235 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
408.444.6835 | 6thstreetburger.com
This new fast-casual spot downtown offers two specials: 1/2 Pound Jalapeño Wagyu Double Smash Cheeseburger ($10.96), with two slices of New School Cheese, fresh jalapeño, grilled onion, dill pickles and “Six Sauce” on a Martin’s Potato Bun; the 1/2 Pound Beef Bologna Sandwich ($10.96), with Boar’s Head bologna fried in beef tallow, New School American Cheese, mustard, dill pickles and onions on a Martin’s Potato Bun. For an additional $6, add tallow fries, onion rings or a small house salad.
The Stand
785 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara
408.400.3374 | thestand.com
A purveyor of “American classics redefined,” the Stand serves burgers, sandwiches, fries, salads, hot dogs and wraps. On offer for Burger Week is the Jalapeño Bacon Burger ($13.50), the newest addition to the permanent menu. Its beef patty is dressed up with American or pepper jack cheese, grilled onion, roasted and pickled jalapeños, and onion strings, and served on a brioche bun with jalapeño scallion aioli.
Tostadas
304 E Santa Clara St, Suite A, San Jose
408.320.2301 | tostadassj.com
What would a restaurant called Tostadas offer during Burger Week? The answer: Bacon Birria Burger—a trifecta of meats, with a patty, bacon strips and beef birria, plus cheese, aioli, onion and cilantro.
True Food Kitchen
180 El Camino Real, Suite 1140, Palo Alto
650.272.5157 | truefoodkitchen.com
Meat-eaters can choose the Grass-Fed Burger, made with Verde Farms organic grass-fed beef, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, organic arugula, parmesan and umami sauce. And there’s the Plant-Based Double Cheeseburger, with a house-made portobello, beet and walnut vegan patty, topped with butter lettuce, pickled onions, organic tomato, vegan cheese and jalapeño remoulade. Both are $15, dine-in only.
