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25 Burgers in Greater Cincinnati That Are Named After Someone

By on Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 3:25 pm

Ever wondered what it takes to get something on the menu named after you? These Greater Cincinnati restaurants have made that call, with delicious burgers on their menu featuring the names of friends, family and famous people. From current and former Cincinnati Bengals greats to YouTubers with a penchant for heat and Silver Screen stars, here are 25 burgers that you can find in Greater Cincinnati named after someone else.
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Tavern on the Bend: Chuck Norris Burger 5471 North Bend Road, White Oak Who it’s named after: The actor, martial artist and famed badass best known for playing Cordell Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger The burger: Served with jalapeño bacon, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato and topped with Tavern on the Bend’s secret sauce.
Photo: Ashley Moor

Tavern on the Bend: Chuck Norris Burger

5471 North Bend Road, White Oak
Who it’s named after: The actor, martial artist and famed badass best known for playing Cordell Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger
The burger: Served with jalapeño bacon, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato and topped with Tavern on the Bend’s secret sauce.
Sammy’s Craft Burgers & Beer: Anthony Muñoz Legendary Burger 4767 Creek Road, Blue Ash Who it’s named after: Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz The burger: The patty is made with a 50/50 blend of beef and chorizo and served on a Challah bun. It’s also topped with guacamole, bacon, pepper jack and Mexican street corn fritters and served with Mexican street corn on the cob. A portion of the proceeds from the sales go toward the Anthony Muñoz Foundation.
Photo: facebook.com/sammysCBB

Sammy’s Craft Burgers & Beer: Anthony Muñoz Legendary Burger

4767 Creek Road, Blue Ash
Who it’s named after: Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz
The burger: The patty is made with a 50/50 blend of beef and chorizo and served on a Challah bun. It’s also topped with guacamole, bacon, pepper jack and Mexican street corn fritters and served with Mexican street corn on the cob. A portion of the proceeds from the sales go toward the Anthony Muñoz Foundation.
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Arnold’s Bar and Grill: The Arnold’s Burger 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown Who it’s named after: Arnold’s Bar and Grill founder Simon Arnold, who opened the tavern in 1861 The burger: The patty is made from Avril-Bleh beef and comes with pickles, sauteed onion, American cheese and Arnold’s house-made burger sauce.
Photo: Provided by Arnold's Bar and Grill

Arnold’s Bar and Grill: The Arnold’s Burger

210 E. Eighth St., Downtown
Who it’s named after: Arnold’s Bar and Grill founder Simon Arnold, who opened the tavern in 1861
The burger: The patty is made from Avril-Bleh beef and comes with pickles, sauteed onion, American cheese and Arnold’s house-made burger sauce.
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Arnold’s Bar and Grill: Sean Evans Hot Ones Burger 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown Who it’s named after: YouTuber Sean Evans, who’s best known for co-creating and hosting the Hot Ones series, which features celebrities eating wings that get spicier and spicier The burger: Features an Avril-Bleh beef patty with ghost pepper cheese, habanero and jalapeño peppers, “Hot Ones” aioli and Grippos BBQ chips. Can also request it “lunatic style.”
Photo: facebook.com/arnoldsbar

Arnold’s Bar and Grill: Sean Evans Hot Ones Burger

210 E. Eighth St., Downtown
Who it’s named after: YouTuber Sean Evans, who’s best known for co-creating and hosting the Hot Ones series, which features celebrities eating wings that get spicier and spicier
The burger: Features an Avril-Bleh beef patty with ghost pepper cheese, habanero and jalapeño peppers, “Hot Ones” aioli and Grippos BBQ chips. Can also request it “lunatic style.”
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Bard’s Burgers & Chili: The Craig 3620 Decoursey Ave., Covington Who it’s named after: A regular customer and the designer of Bard’s logo The burger: A plain cheeseburger you can add any toppings you’d like to. Also can come with chili on top, a.k.a. “The Chili Craig.”
Photo: Facebook.com/Bardsburgers1

Bard’s Burgers & Chili: The Craig

3620 Decoursey Ave., Covington
Who it’s named after: A regular customer and the designer of Bard’s logo
The burger: A plain cheeseburger you can add any toppings you’d like to. Also can come with chili on top, a.k.a. “The Chili Craig.”
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City View Tavern: Big Ted Deluxe 403 Oregon St., Mt. Adams Who it’s named after: Ted Lagemann, the former owner of City View Tavern who legend says banned tequila from the bar after stopping Charles Manson (yep, that Charles Manson) from leaping off the establishment’s deck one night in a tequila-fueled craze. The burger: Topped with American cheese, brown mustard, ketchup, mayo, onion, lettuce, tomato and pickle.
Photo: facebook.com/CityViewTavern

City View Tavern: Big Ted Deluxe

403 Oregon St., Mt. Adams
Who it’s named after: Ted Lagemann, the former owner of City View Tavern who legend says banned tequila from the bar after stopping Charles Manson (yep, that Charles Manson) from leaping off the establishment’s deck one night in a tequila-fueled craze.
The burger: Topped with American cheese, brown mustard, ketchup, mayo, onion, lettuce, tomato and pickle.
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Bones’ Burgers: The Annie Oakley Burger 9721 Montgomery Road, Montgomery Who it’s named after: The Ohio-born sharpshooter and folk heroine who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show The burger: Comes with Granny Smith apples, applewood-smoked bacon, sauteed onions, extra sharp cheddar and spicy BBQ sauce.
Photo: facebook.com/bonesburgerlove

Bones’ Burgers: The Annie Oakley Burger

9721 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
Who it’s named after: The Ohio-born sharpshooter and folk heroine who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show
The burger: Comes with Granny Smith apples, applewood-smoked bacon, sauteed onions, extra sharp cheddar and spicy BBQ sauce.
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Bones’ Burgers: The Suki Jane Burger 9721 Montgomery Road, Montgomery Who it’s named after: The mother of Bones’ Burgers’ owner, Curtis Bonekemper The burger: Features fried green tomato and house-made pimento cheese.
Photo: facebook.com/bonesburgerlove

Bones’ Burgers: The Suki Jane Burger

9721 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
Who it’s named after: The mother of Bones’ Burgers’ owner, Curtis Bonekemper
The burger: Features fried green tomato and house-made pimento cheese.
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Brew House: Cameron Burger 1047 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills Who it’s named after: Jack Cameron, the restaurant and bar’s original owner The burger: A double cheeseburger, with extra cheese.
Photo: facebook.com/BrewHouseCincinnati

Brew House: Cameron Burger

1047 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills
Who it’s named after: Jack Cameron, the restaurant and bar’s original owner
The burger: A double cheeseburger, with extra cheese.
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Tickle Pickle: Nom Petty 4176 Hamilton Ave., Northside; 915 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas Who it’s named after: Rock musician Tom Petty The burger: Swiss cheese, mayo and sauteed mushrooms on a golden hamburger bun.
Photo: ticklepicklenorthside.com

Tickle Pickle: Nom Petty

4176 Hamilton Ave., Northside; 915 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas
Who it’s named after: Rock musician Tom Petty
The burger: Swiss cheese, mayo and sauteed mushrooms on a golden hamburger bun.
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Tickle Pickle: Rob Zomich 4176 Hamilton Ave., Northside; 915 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas Who it’s named after: Industrial metal/shock rock musician Rob Zombie The burger: Cheddar, spicy ketchup, hot sauce, grilled onions and peppers, plus banana peppers and a jalapeño popper atop a pretzel bun.
Photo: ticklepicklenorthside.com

Tickle Pickle: Rob Zomich

4176 Hamilton Ave., Northside; 915 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas
Who it’s named after: Industrial metal/shock rock musician Rob Zombie
The burger: Cheddar, spicy ketchup, hot sauce, grilled onions and peppers, plus banana peppers and a jalapeño popper atop a pretzel bun.
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Coaches Corner: Beeb Burger 317 E. Sixth St., Newport Who it’s named after: Edward “Beeb” Nare, owner Midge Brewer’s late brother The burger: Topped with Swiss Cheese; grilled onions; mushrooms; jalapeño poppers; and crispy, thick-sliced bacon and served on a toasted Kaiser roll.
Photo: facebook.com/coachesnewport

Coaches Corner: Beeb Burger

317 E. Sixth St., Newport
Who it’s named after: Edward “Beeb” Nare, owner Midge Brewer’s late brother
The burger: Topped with Swiss Cheese; grilled onions; mushrooms; jalapeño poppers; and crispy, thick-sliced bacon and served on a toasted Kaiser roll.
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Bucketheads: The Godfather Burger 6507 Harrison Ave., Green Township Who it’s named after: Dontay Corleone, defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bearcats The burger: Topped with BBQ beef brisket, American cheese and an onion ring.
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Bucketheads: The Godfather Burger

6507 Harrison Ave., Green Township
Who it’s named after: Dontay Corleone, defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bearcats
The burger: Topped with BBQ beef brisket, American cheese and an onion ring.
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Ollie’s Trolley: Marvin Burger 1607 Central Ave., West End Who it’s named after: The Cincinnati Ollie’s Trolley’s current owner, Marvin Smith The burger: Features a patty seasoned with Ollie’s special blend, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions and peppers, Swiss cheese and jalapeños. Served on a grilled Kaiser bun.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Ollie’s Trolley: Marvin Burger

1607 Central Ave., West End
Who it’s named after: The Cincinnati Ollie’s Trolley’s current owner, Marvin Smith
The burger: Features a patty seasoned with Ollie’s special blend, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions and peppers, Swiss cheese and jalapeños. Served on a grilled Kaiser bun.
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Ollie’s Trolley: Ollie Burger 1607 Central Ave., West End Who it’s named after: Ollie Gleichenhaus, the owner of a popular Miami burger stand who sold the Ollie Burger recipe to Ollie’s Trolley founder John Y. Brown The burger: The patty is seasoned with special Ollie Seasoning and is placed on a grilled Kaiser bun before being topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, Swiss cheese and Ollie Sauce.
Photo: facebook.com/OlliesTrolleyCincinnati

Ollie’s Trolley: Ollie Burger

1607 Central Ave., West End
Who it’s named after: Ollie Gleichenhaus, the owner of a popular Miami burger stand who sold the Ollie Burger recipe to Ollie’s Trolley founder John Y. Brown
The burger: The patty is seasoned with special Ollie Seasoning and is placed on a grilled Kaiser bun before being topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, Swiss cheese and Ollie Sauce.
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Gordo’s Pub & Grill: Jean-Robert 4328 Montgomery Road, Norwood Who it’s named after: Late Cincinnati chef Jean-Robert de Cavel, who was friends with Gordo’s owner, Raymond Gordo The burger: Features lettuce, grape compote, mayo and bleu and goat cheese.
Photo: facebook.com/ILoveCincy

Gordo’s Pub & Grill: Jean-Robert

4328 Montgomery Road, Norwood
Who it’s named after: Late Cincinnati chef Jean-Robert de Cavel, who was friends with Gordo’s owner, Raymond Gordo
The burger: Features lettuce, grape compote, mayo and bleu and goat cheese.
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Chandler’s Burger Bistro: The Joey B 6135 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Delhi Township; 10533 Harrison Ave, Harrison Who it’s named after: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow The burger: A Cajun-inspired burger in honor of Burrow’s time at Lousiana State University. It features bacon, pepper jack, lettuce, pickles and cajun mayo.
Photo: facebook.com/chandlersbistroharrison

Chandler’s Burger Bistro: The Joey B

6135 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Delhi Township; 10533 Harrison Ave, Harrison
Who it’s named after: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
The burger: A Cajun-inspired burger in honor of Burrow’s time at Lousiana State University. It features bacon, pepper jack, lettuce, pickles and cajun mayo.
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Rusk Kitchen + Bar: Peebles Seasonal Burger 2724 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills Who it’s named after: Brothers William Sharp and Joseph Rusk Peebles, who established Cincinnati’s first mercantile house, located at the corner of Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue, in 1840 The burger: Currently an 8-oz. patty topped with mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoked mozzarella and roasted garlic aioli atop a toasted brioche bun. You can also make it vegetarian by substituting the burger with a lentil patty.
Photo: facebook.com/Rusk Kitchen + Bar

Rusk Kitchen + Bar: Peebles Seasonal Burger

2724 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills
Who it’s named after: Brothers William Sharp and Joseph Rusk Peebles, who established Cincinnati’s first mercantile house, located at the corner of Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue, in 1840
The burger: Currently an 8-oz. patty topped with mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoked mozzarella and roasted garlic aioli atop a toasted brioche bun. You can also make it vegetarian by substituting the burger with a lentil patty.
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Boom Box Sliders: Rick Roll 9960 Crescent Park Drive, West Chester Who it’s named after: “Never Gonna Give Up” singer Rick Astley and the internet prank and meme named after him. (Rickrolling is when you trick someone into clicking on a link, with them thinking it’s one thing, but it actually leads them to the music video of “Never Gonna Give You Up.”) The burger: The restaurant’s craft burger topped with American cheese, grilled onion, pickle and Boom Box Sauce.
Photo: facebook.com/Boomboxsliders

Boom Box Sliders: Rick Roll

9960 Crescent Park Drive, West Chester
Who it’s named after: “Never Gonna Give Up” singer Rick Astley and the internet prank and meme named after him. (Rickrolling is when you trick someone into clicking on a link, with them thinking it’s one thing, but it actually leads them to the music video of “Never Gonna Give You Up.”)
The burger: The restaurant’s craft burger topped with American cheese, grilled onion, pickle and Boom Box Sauce.
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By Golly’s Bar & Grill: The Mike Burger 714 Lila Ave., Milford Who it’s named after: Mike Mills, the chief of police in Clermont County’s Miami Township The burger: Served with cheddar, queso, bacon and sweet BBQ sauce.
Photo: facebook.com/bygollys

By Golly’s Bar & Grill: The Mike Burger

714 Lila Ave., Milford
Who it’s named after: Mike Mills, the chief of police in Clermont County’s Miami Township
The burger: Served with cheddar, queso, bacon and sweet BBQ sauce.
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By Golly’s Bar & Grill: The Jamey Burger Note: Photo is of a former black-and-bleu-style burger at by Golly’s 714 Lila Ave., Milford Who it’s named after: Donald “Jamey” Mills, the chief of police in Milford The burger: A black-and-bleu-style burger topped with an onion ring and chipotle ranch.
Photo: facebook.com/bygollys

By Golly’s Bar & Grill: The Jamey Burger

Note: Photo is of a former black-and-bleu-style burger at by Golly’s
714 Lila Ave., Milford
Who it’s named after: Donald “Jamey” Mills, the chief of police in Milford
The burger: A black-and-bleu-style burger topped with an onion ring and chipotle ranch.
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