OC Burger Week: An Extra Order of Meaty Goodness

Orange you glad we included them? Photo courtesy Orange Hill.

This week’s meat-tastic, buns-in-the-sun edition of OC Weekly featured some of the better burgers in Orange County. However, since we are also celebrating OC Burger Week through Saturday, it is our duty to offer a few more creations for your consideration. Now go make us proud (and tag @ocburgerweek for a repost on their Instagram).

 

Perfection or OCD? Photo courtesy The Country Club Costa Mesa.

The Country Club – Costa Mesa

Throwing down with five very different options (including a fried chicken and the Impossible Burger) that all cost $15, our hands-down favorite was a flavor-packed Bison Burger. Crispy pickled onions, Morbier cheese, bone marrow and shishito jam are reasons enough to swing by. 330 E. 17th St., (949) 281-2582; www.countryclubcm.com.

 

Time to Mambo! Photo courtesy Angelina’s.

Angelina’s  – Irvine

Take a gander at the Italian burger: Beefy with summer tomatoes, arugula, portobello mushrooms, and buffalo mozzarella on buns baked in-house. Now that’s amore! Available for $18. 8573 Irvine Center Dr., (949) 536-5200; www.angelinaspizzeria.com.

 

Duo of doneness. Photo courtesy Orange Hill.

Orange Hill

Both are beef in a Parmesan crusted brioche bun, but the similarities end there. In the foreground, it’s the Euro Burger. Raclette cheese (yes, the super melty stuff), crispy Parma ham, and truffle aioli. Hiding in the back is their Short Rib Burger. They literally added short rib meat, smoked cheddar, and a honey mustard sauce. Choose a burger with a side of fries, rings or salad for $20; a specialty cocktail will run you $13 more. 6410 E. Chapman Ave., (714) 997-2910; www.theorangehillrestaurant.com.

 

Thrice as nice! Photos courtesy Craft House.

Craft House – Dana Point

Takes someone crafty to feature three very different offerings. Their namesake is straightforward with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon and white cheddar. Chickpea style doesn’t miss the meat with zucchini, onion, garlic, carrot, peanut butter(?!), sriracha, cilantro and tzitziki sauce. Finally, Asian pork is all that and smoked brown sugar, ginger, jalapeno, garlic, coconut-peanut sauce (again with the pb?!) and kimchi pickles. They’re $15 a pop, with an optional $10 cocktail pairing. 34094 Pacific Coast Hwy. (949) 481-7734; www.eatatcrafthouse.com.

 

From Olea with love. Photo courtesy Olea.

OLEA Cellar Craft Cook – Newport Beach

The American Wagyu Burger is OLEA’s super star. Topped with two-year aged cheddar, caramelized shallots, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, and secret sauce sandwiched in a soft potato bun. It’s a mouthful at $25, but you also receive a glass of Martin Ray Synthesis Cabernet. We should note that the wine alone is normally $20 a glass. Talk about a steal. 2001 Westcliff Dr., (949) 287-6807; www.oleanewportbeach.com.

3 Replies to “OC Burger Week: An Extra Order of Meaty Goodness”

  1. I am liking the look of the Angelina Burger, but Country Club Burger is looking great as well.

    Thanks for sharing!

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