Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair

04/07/2026

🚨OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE IS BACK IN BOCA — and we're heading in to judge the burger.

The brand-new Outback Steakhouse at 8841 Glades Road opens TODAY, April 7 at 3 PM. And yes, we'll be there to see if the Bloomin' Burger has what it takes to compete at the 13th Annual Boca Burger Battle on July 11. 🍔🔥

But here's the fun part — YOU can win a FREE VIP ticket just for showing up.

📸 HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
Visit Outback Boca Raton anytime April 7–21, snap a photo of your meal, tag on Facebook or Instagram, and you're entered. We're picking one winner every single day for two weeks. That's 14 chances to win VIP access to the best burger event in South Florida.

VIP gets you in at 6 PM — a full hour early — with first access to every competing burger before the crowds roll in. 🏆

Is the Bloomin' Burger battle-worthy? We'll let you know. 👀

👉 Full details + contest rules: https://bocaburgerbattle.com/outback-steakhouse-boca-raton/

Outback Steakhouse Boca Raton opens April 7 at 8841 Glades Road. Boca Burger Battle will try the Bloomin' Burger to see if it is battle-ready.

03/20/2026

Congratulations to one of our Boca Burger Battle winners, The Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar - Voted Favorite Waterfront Dining.

Proud to be named a 2026 South Florida Diners’ Choice Winner 🍽️✨
Voted Favorite Waterfront Dining.
Thank you to our amazing guests for the support.

02/17/2026

🍗🍔🔥TONIGHT – 6:30 PM🔥A Special Celebration at The Vault in Pompano Beach - Join us Feb. 17 at 6:30 PM as we celebrate The Vault’s People’s Choice WIN and their official participation in this year’s Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle!

If you LOVE BURGERS… LOVE WINGS… LOVE BINGO and if you LOVE WINNING… YOU HAVE TO ATTEND this pop-up EVENT!

🎉 Here’s What’s Happening:
🥇Celebrating The Vault’s People’s Choice "Best Battle Burger" Victory
🍔Order a BURGER or WINGS at your table
🎟 RECEIVE 50% OFF promo code for TICKETS to:

Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle (April 25th)
Boca Burger Battle (July 11th)

YES — HALF OFF. Tomorrow only!

💥 PLUS…
We’ll be playing a few rounds of Loving Bingo throughout the evening, and lucky winners will receive:
🎟 FREE Tickets to attend either event!

That means you could walk out with:
A full experience at Florida’s most anticipated food battles
Or your spot at the 13th Annual Boca Burger Battle

Bring your friends.
Bring your appetite.
Bring your competitive spirit.

📍The Vault at Old Town Pompano restaurant
61 NE 1st St Suite 1 Pompano Beach
🕡 Starts at 6:30 PM
Let’s celebrate a champion and kick off an epic season of food battles.
See you there!

02/08/2026

🏈🔥SUPER BOWL WINGS WITH A BONUS!🔥🏈
Today’s the big game… so why not order wings from the BEST of the BEST? 🍗🏆

These are the 2025 Florida Wing Battle Winners — and if you order wings from any of them TODAY, you’ll score an exclusive reward for our next battle 👇

🥇 Hawkers Delray Beach
🥈 Burtons Grill & Bar
🥉 Won-Toms – Deerfield Beach

🎟️ HERE’S THE DEAL:
✅ Order wings TODAY from ANY of these winners
✅ You’ll receive 50% OFF tickets to the Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle on April 25th
💥 Spend $200+ and get a FREE VIP Ticket (a $89 value!)

👉 Just keep your receipt — then tag and private message us the image and we'll reply with your one-time discount code. Limit 10 tickets.

Support local. Eat like a champion. Then join us for the ultimate foodie showdown in downtown Boca. 🌮🍗🍰

📍Boca Raton, Sanborn Square Park
📅 Saturday, April 25th
🎟 Tickets at www.FloridaWingBattle.com/Tickets

👇 TAG 10 of your Super Bowl wing crew friends & we'll pick 3 WINNERS TO RECEIVE 1 FREE VIP TICKET TO ATTEND. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AFTER THE BIG GAME! Start tagging

02/04/2026

🔥 Florida’s culinary scene just earned national recognition — and burgers are part of the conversation. 🍔🔥

The 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists were just announced, and 10 Florida restaurants and chefs earned one of the highest honors in the food world — often called the Oscars of food.

At Boca Burger Battle, we took a closer look at this year’s Florida semifinalists and asked a simple question:

👉 Which of these nationally recognized chefs and restaurants also serve a standout burger — or chef-driven beef dishes that deliver the same satisfaction?

Here are the Florida James Beard Semifinalists for 2026 👏

🍞 Born & Bread Bakehouse – Lakeland
🌴 Amara at Paraiso – Miami
🍝 – Miami
👨‍🍳 / Ariete – Miami
🍷 – Chef
🥙 Cedar's Cafe – Melbourne
🇪🇸 – Miami
🍜 Lotus Noodle Bar – St. Augustine
🐖 Chancho King – Jacksonville
🌮 Reyes Mezcaleria – Orlando

🔗 Read the full article on BocaBurgerBattle.com:
👉 https://bocaburgerbattle.com/2026-james-beard-semifinalists-from-south-florida/

👇 Join the conversation
• Which semifinalist would you most want to see serve a burger?
• Did we miss a chef or restaurant with a beef-forward dish worth the hype?

Florida’s burger culture continues to evolve — and it’s exciting to see James Beard–recognized talent leading the way. 🔥🍔

01/23/2026

🍔 From Boca Burger Battle winners to a brand-new downtown Boca restaurant… Charm City Burger Co. opens today — and there’s a 15% OFF ticket bonus waiting if you try it.

👇 Full story + details
https://bocaburgerbattle.com/charm-city-burger-boca-raton/

01/19/2026

15% OFF TICKETS in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the 13th Annual Boca Burger Battle. 🍔🔥

Join us on Saturday, July 11th for South Florida’s ultimate burger showdown featuring top chefs, restaurants, unlimited tastings, drinks, music, and good vibes.

🎟️ Use Discount Code: MLK at checkout
💥 Save 15% — TODAY ONLY!
Get Tickets at www.BocaBurgerBattle.com/tickets

Celebrate community, flavor, and unity — one burger at a time.

👉 Get tickets now before the discount expires!

08/06/2025

🔥Special Invitation Tonight at Duffy’s Sports Grill – St. Andrews!
Stop by Duffy’s Sports Grill (St. Andrews Blvd.) TONIGHT from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM and order the 1st Place Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master Award Winner from this year’s Boca Burger Battle 🍔🏆.

When you do, you’ll receive an exclusive 30% OFF discount on tickets to the upcoming Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, November 8th! 🍷🍽️

✅ How to Redeem:
Just let your server know you’re here for BBB and enjoy the award-winning flavor + your special ticket savings!

📍 Duffy’s Sports Grill – St. Andrews Blvd.
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Today Only

Don’t miss this chance to taste the winning burger AND save big for one of Boca’s most anticipated culinary events! 🥂✨

07/30/2025

🌟 We LOVED having Maggie McFly's I Boca Raton at this year’s Boca Burger Battle! Their burger was delicious! The creativity, kindness, and killer burger made them a crowd favorite. 😋🍔 🔥

Thank you for supporting the Children’s Giving Foundation and helping us create a night full of flavor, community, and purpose. 💙

Stay-tuned for mini-burger events at our contender locations!

07/24/2025

🔥 Thank You to Our 2025 Grill Master Judges! 🔥
We couldn’t have done it without you! A huge thank you to our incredible panel of Grill Master Judges who brought their passion, expertise, and taste buds to this year’s Boca Burger Battle – A Grilling Affair!

From flavor to presentation, you had the tough job of choosing the best among 16 epic, original burger creations—and we’re grateful for your dedication and discerning palates.

Your feedback made this year’s Battle our best yet. See you July 11th, 2026! 🍔🏆

Andy Thomson, Boca Raton City Council

Robert S Weinroth for Boca Raton City Council

Sam Kerrigan

Douglas Heizer

Common Man Eats

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They voted Best Grill Master awards to:

1st Place - Duffy's Sports Grill

2nd Place - Won-Toms

3rd Place - The Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar

People's Choice for Best Battle Burger went to The Vault at Old Town Pompano

07/23/2025

The Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar is making waves again this weekend at Covechella in Deerfield's Cove Shopping Center! 🌊🍔

Snap a photo of yourself enjoying their award-winning burger and share it here—you’ll receive an exclusive discount code to attend our next big event: the 12th Annual Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival, A Culinary Affair, happening Saturday, November 8th! 🎉🍷

🎉 The Cove is ready to make waves at Covechella 2025! 🎶🍻

Join us as we celebrate 2 years of good times, great flavors, and our incredible community at this epic block party hosted by our neighbors at Cove Brewery.

We’re bringing coastal bites, ice-cold drinks, and plenty of waterfront vibes to the streets of Deerfield Beach for a festival you won’t forget.

🌴 What’s on deck:
🎸 Live music all day
🛍️ 40+ local artisans & vendors
🍔 Food from your favorite Cove spots (including us!)
🍺 Cold craft beer flowing freely

Free to attend. Easy to enjoy. See you at Covechella 2025!