Whether it’s grilled outdoors on an open flame or cooked up on a cozy night, there are few things as satisfying as a good burger. Kenosha offers many options to find delicious classic burgers. If the typical cheese, lettuce, tomato doesn’t suit your fancy, Kenosha also provides locations to find unique flair. Here’s a list of where to find the beef!
* denotes vegetarian burger options available
Located in Downtown Kenosha:
Apis Hotel & Restaurant — The Apis Restaurant provides modern dining and a rooftop bar for nights when the weather is just right. Wanting something different than your typical 80/20 beef blend? How about tender Wagyu? The Wagyu Burger comes topped with Wisconsin cheddar, caramelized onions, Calabrian chili aioli, arugula served on a brioche bun.
Signature Burger – The Mushroom Burger. Are you FUNgi? Another Wagyu burger but this one is topped with gorgonzola, mushrooms, garlic aioli, and arugula. If you are really in the mood for mushrooms, start off with the Chef’s 5-Cheese (because hey, its Wisconsin!) Mushroom Dip. Made with bacon and served with crostini.
Boat House Dockside Pub & Eatery* - A hometown stop since 1992 located in the heart of the Kenosha Harbor, eat and enjoy the views of the water. Try the Salmon Burger. Growing up my father made salmon patties, and this burger is almost nostalgic. Fresh ground salmon seasoned with breads crumbs, Dusseldorf mustard, dill & lemon. Served on a brioche bun, with chipotle mayo, pepperjack cheese, lettuce and onion.
Signature alternative - Not feeling fishy? Get The Patty Melt - 8oz. burger patty, grilled onions, cheddar cheese on marbled rye.
Capt. Mike's Beer & Burger Bar* — If you love a good Gastropub, Captain Mike’s is about as cool as they come. Offering a huge selection of beer and whiskey, the pub part is on point. But more than standard fried bar food is served up from the small kitchen – a complete offering of Mac and Cheese and hamburgers are what make Mike’s famous. Build your own creations or check out the uniquely (and sometimes hysterical) named combinations.
Signature Burger — The Burger of the Week. The seasonal ingredients and playful combinations make the burger of the week a good choice any time.
Century Pub & Eatery – Promoting diversity and inclusion, all are welcome to eat at this restaurant. Stop in for a classic burger or enjoy one of their comfort food specials at prices so reasonable you may just return again and again.
Church & Market — Enjoy the C&M burger. This burger comes with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayo served with their hand cut fries.
Signature Burger – The Market Burger! If the American cheese just won’t cut it, the Market Burger comes with caramelized onion and Boursin cheese, YUM!
Fin and Ale —You may have stopped at tg’s in the past. This location is now known as Fin and Ale. This cozy restaurant offers your traditional burger as well as a Wisconsin Friday night staple, Fish fry. Who better to serve fish than a fishing charter captain? Locally owned and operated Fin and Ale is a must stop for lunch or dinner.
Signature Burger – Nothing complicated here! There is only one burger and it is fantastic.
Franks’ Diner — This iconic diner is one of the most famous eateries in Wisconsin. Housed in a train car structure, the atmosphere is as fabulous as the food. Burgers, patty melts, and spam sandwiches are among the popular fare.
Signature Burger — Put a twist on your burger consumption with a Spam Sandwich! Thick sliced spam is topped with traditional fixings of lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo on toasted bread. Choose your favorite side to go with it.
Kaiser’s Pizza & Pub — Pizza isn’t the only offering at this Kenosha hot spot! From awesome appetizers to satisfying salads, there is a full menu and a full bar to please guests.
Signature Burger — Sure you can build your own burger with a variety of topping choices, but the real star here is the Patty Melt! Made with a premium Angus Chuck patty, American cheese is melted into the meat, topped with buttery grilled onions, and served on rye toast.
Rustic Road Brewing Company* — This brewery offers BYO! Build your own angus burger or chicken sandwich (fried or grilled); it comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. For minimal upcharge you can add fun toppings such as jalapeno, giardiniera, wing sauce or grilled onions. Also offers a substitute non-burger patty for patrons on meatless diets.
Signature Burger – We can’t choose, so clearly the SLIDERS are the winner! Why not have it all? Rustic Road has a mix and match of 3 sliders. Combinations include:
-Angus beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, and onions
- Pork, pickles, coleslaw, and rustic sauce
- BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese, and onions
- Fried chicken, creamy lemon pepper sauce
- Brisket, onions, pickles, and rustic sauce
Slip 56* — The Pub Burger: ½ lb. beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, with your choice of cheese. Slip 56 provide intimate casual dining with a wide selection of drinks, because what doesn’t go better with a burger than a beer?
Signature Burger - The Bacon & Egg Burger, for when you can’t decide if you want breakfast or dinner! This patty comes with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperjack cheese.
Tavern on Sixth — If you’re looking for a sports bar, look no further. Tavern on 6th has its own golf simulator in-house! The menu offers meatballs, flatbreads, sandwiches, and more – perfect for a hungry sports fan.
Signature Burger — Smash Burgers are the favorite at Tavern on 6th. You can build your own with any combination of toppings. Try yours topped with their famous grilled peppers and house-made chips on the side!
The 1844 Table & Mash — Located inside The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, The 1844 Table & Mash is a supper club style restaurant dedicated to the growth and success of the Kenosha community. The menu ranges from small plates and fish fry, to duck breast and glazed salmon.
Signature Burger — The Stella Burger is a Steak Burger, with Wisconsin’s Neuske’s Pork Belly, Aged White Cheddar, Onion Confit, and Garlic Aioli, served on a Brioche Bun.
Union Park Tavern* - This tavern will have you feeling right at home with its from scratch, made with love kitchen. Stop in for the Union Park Tavern Burger, stay for the live music. This place lives up to its reputation. Always fun, Never Boring.
Signature alternative - Swap your burger for a different beef! Tenderloin Steak Sammich or the popular Hot Beef Sammich!
Located Outside of Downtown Kenosha:
Brat Stop – World famous for over 50 years! The Brat Stop has been a Kenosha area staple since 1961. Order The Bratfather, topped with brick cheese, a butterflied brat, and grilled onions. You can have your burger and eat your brat too.
Signature Burger - Build-A-Burger to create your own culinary delight. Served with LTO and choice of cheese and potato. Protein options include farm fresh 1/3lb beef patty, brat patty, chicken breast, or black bean patty.
Bristol 45 Diner* — It’s Throw Back Thursday every day at Bristol 45 Diner. This restaurant opened in 2008 but was designed to feel like a 1950s diner. While the menu is extensive, the burgers and milkshakes are the heart of the business. Keep your eyes peeled, you may see some classic cars while dining here!
Signature Burger — The Bristol 45 Bomb Burger is a 10 oz. charbroiled patty that is topped with BBQ sauce, Cheddar Cheese, and Haystack Onions.
Coopers Uptown — Formerly known as Jack Andrea’s, Coopers is keeping the Kenosha old-fashioned soda fountain and café alive and well. Serving breakfast and lunch; stop in and bring your self back to the 50s.
Signature Burger – The Patty Melt is made just as it should be. Topped with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese on rye toast. Wash this down with a house-made lemonade – Chef’s kiss!
El Camino Kitchen* — Love Mexican but still craving a burger? Located in Pleasant Prairie, just minutes from I-94, this restaurant offers a diverse menu of burgers, among other delicious eats.
Signature Burger – The Elote Burger. Not one but two 4oz patties, chihuahua cheese, Mexican street corn, and chipotle aioli. I got mine with pickles, sounds crazy but it was just the right mix of classic burger and Mexican flair.
Signature Burger, Part Two – The Bandito Burger is another icon here. Like a little spice? This one has chorizo, grilled jalapenos, chihuahua cheese, queso blanco, and guacamole. Be sure to ask for a spare napkin because the toppings are plentiful!
Gerber’s Pub – Feel a true Midwest welcome whether you are a local or visitor at this traditional Kenosha Pub. Grab a simple yet delicious burger and try one of their 13 signature Long Island Ice teas.
Johnny’Z Pour House — If you’re in search of a neighborhood pub with amazing food, plenty of TVs to watch the game(s), and a friendly atmosphere – Johnny’Z is the place for you. While “The Pour House” is typically known for their chicken and shrimp offerings, this gastro pub serves up some tasty burger offerings, too.
Signature Burger — The Pour House Burger is an 8 oz. burger topped with bacon, white American cheese, gold rush sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion straws, and dill pickle chips.
Kenosha Brewing Co.* — This is located on the south side of Kenosha. Enjoy a half pound grilled chuck burger with cheese or Impossible Burger served on brioche bun. Add toppings such as hot giardiniera, green peppers, slaw, mushrooms, grilled onions, or my personal favorite a fried egg.
Signature Burger – Monday night burgers taste better because they are just $10. Doctor yours up the way you like. (Some toppings has small additional charges.)
Mason’s Eatery & Pub — Just minutes east of I-94, Mason’s offers plenty of space for your family or your larger group to dine. The menu boasts a little of everything, making it a great option to please even the most discerning diners.
Signature Burger — Try the Brisket & Burger. Smoked brisket tops the half pound beef patty, along with applewood smoked bacon, onion straws, truffle aioli, and a cheese of your choice. This burger has all the meats.
Our Kenosha Tap (or “K-Tap”) — Offering daily specials and classic burgers. Stop in on a Sunday FUN-Day and cheer for your favorite football team while enjoying a burger with a side, choose from homemade mac ‘n cheese, cowboy beans, or BLT salad.
Signature Burger – The classic pub burger. Grilled to your liking and all the usual toppings, with no surprises but all the great taste.
Ron’s Place — A Kenosha icon, Ron’s Place is famous for their well-above average bar food and their 40+ flavors of Long Island Iced Teas! With nearly 50 years in business, it is safe to say that they know a thing or two about serving up tasty food and drinks.
Signature Burger — The 5 x 5. This is a half-pound burger from paradise - served just the way mentioned in that song. A sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese, lettuce and tomato, ketchup, and mustard at the ready, with pickles and onions waiting at your table. Try it with their curly fries for a winning combination. (A 2 x 2 kids’ version is also available!)
The Garage* — Paying homage to Kenosha’s automotive roots, this fun sports and burger bar offers BYO as well as “Burger of the Week”. There is no shortage of variety offering 27 ‘body works’ aka toppings and 16 ‘under the hood’ stuffing options. Want sauce on that burger? Select your ‘ding and dent’. Try their signature garage sauce or ranch if you’re a Wisconsinite at heart. Don’t forget to get your burger detailed by picking a side. Highly recommended the parmesan garlic fries. On a low carb diet? Skip the bun and ask for a lettuce wrap.
Signature Burger – Clearly, it’s the BYO. With all the combinations of body works, under the hood stuffers, and dents and dings toppings, the combinations are endless.
Waterfront Warehouse* — This industrial style restaurant is just one block from Lake Michigan and offers everything from flatbreads and salads to burgers and loaded fries. The atmosphere at Waterfront Warehouse offers large windows for a bright dining experience and the music is always on point.
Signature Burger — Wisconsin’s Own Merkts Cheese & Bacon Burger boasts two 4-ounce patties, thick cut Cherrywood smoked bacon, and Merkts signature cheese spread. Bonus: you can choose from regular fries, sweet potato fries, waffle fries, or curly fries!
Staying home for the night or want to bring some Kenosha Burger Vibes home? Try Kenosha’s local meat markets:
Sherwood Forest Meat Market – This is a local small family farm established in 1966 with 2nd and 3rd generation livestock farmers. Sherwood raises Hereford cross Angus. Pick up some beef patties for the frying pan (or grill if that snow hasn’t returned yet). A box of 8 with choice of cheese flavors. No cheese, Cheddar, Habanero, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Mushroom, and Mushroom & Swiss.
Hometown Meats Deli & Catering – Full-service meat department and delicatessen, as well as catering. Go grab some ground sirloin and a pasta salad and skip the wait at the restaurant. Hometown offers Meat Packs to stock up your own freezer or to gift to family and friends. Don’t forget to grab some homemade jerky or beef sticks on your way out, they are to die for!
Additional options:
- Brat Stop’s Cheese Mart (Fresh Brats and Specialty Brats to take home!)
- Mars Cheese Castle
- Tenuta's Delicatessen and Liquors
- Kenosha Public Market and Kenosha HarborMarket offer fresh meats and produce as well to build your own burger magic at home.
