Nothing beats a well-crafted burger. Whether they’re gourmet, diner, or artisanal; burgers in South Eastern Ontario are next level creations. From truffles, frois gras or even gold, (yes some 24k magic.) you’re bound to find a burger at one of these spots! Here are 11 burger stops to get you started on your journey.
Cornwall and SDG Counties
1.Truffles Burger Bar
You Gotta Try: Truffle Burger $25. A decadent creation with double beef, truffle mayo, and black truffle shavings for good measure.
2.Sheeps Head Bistro
You Have to Try: Sheep Head Burger $19.75. Sink your teeth into ground brisket & chuck, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, bacon and old cheddar.
Prince Edward County
3.The Acoustic Grill
You Have to Try: County Garden Burger $13. A black bean burger topped with baby greens, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, goat cheese & in-house curry mayo on a pastry house bun. *Slow whistle.*
Brockville
4.Brockberry Cafe & Suites
You Have to Try: The Ritz $13. Balsamic onion marmalade, tamari glazed mushrooms, maple candied bacon, truffle aioli & brie cheese. Basically, all of the ultra-luxe toppings you could ever need.
5.1000 Islands Restaurant & Pizzeria
You Have to Try: Braves Burger $10.50. 6oz of char-grilled ground beef loaded with cheddar, mozzarella & monterey jack cheese. At $10. 50, The Braves Burger won’t break the bank, but by eating it you’ll exceed your calorie intake for the day, maybe even two days.
Bay of Quinte
6.Burger Revolution
You Have to Try: The Rebel $11.50. 5oz beef (or vegetable) patty with roasted garlic mayo, potato chips, tomato, lettuce, cheddar, jalapeno slices, and avocado spread. That’s a lot of important words right there.
Kingston
7.Harpers Burger Bar
You Have to Try: The ‘Quebecer’ $16.50. Deep fried ‘Black River’ cheese curds, molasses-cracked pepper bacon, gravy, and roasted garlic-rosemary mayo. Get real wild and double down with 2 grilled cheese sandwiches instead of buns. PSA: wear your stretchy pants.
8.The Kingston Brewing Company Ltd
You Have to Try: KBC House Made Beef Burger $14.50. Add bacon, cheese, fried onions, and hot peppers for not only insta-worthy photos but tastebud perfection!
Rideau Heritage Route
9. The Cove County Inn
You Have to Try: Lamb Burger $16.99. Seasoned lamb, gourmet bun, spinach, tzatziki, feta, marinated onions and spicy aioli.
1000 Islands Gananoque
10.The Old English Pub
You Have to Try: You Had Me At Bacon $12.50. Peameal Bacon, Crisp Bacon & Bacon Cheese Sauce. What more needs to be said, really?
Land O Lakes
Lennox and Addington
11. Spuds Restaurant
You Have to Try: KT Burger $9.50. Everyone agrees you have never had a burger until you’ve had a KT Burger! This local favourite is brushed with special sauce, that one can only assume it’s made with magic and unicorn tears.
In the end, every burger is beautiful and we’re willing to try them all! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Located along the north shore of the St Lawrence River, the South Eastern Ontario region spans from Cornwall and SDG Counties to Ontario’s burgeoning wine and craft beer country known as Prince Edward and the Bay of Quinte. Along the shores of these waterways, you’ll find fascinating history, quaint villages, inspiring art, live theatre and gastronomic delights. No matter how you choose to experience it, South Eastern Ontario offers some of the best places to visit in Ontario.