Past Winners: Celebrating the Best Burger Champions in Florida

Meet the Best Burger Winners at the Boca Burger Battle

Every year, the Boca Burger Battle showcases South Florida’s top burger chefs and restaurants, competing for the coveted titles of Best Grill Master and People’s Choice Best Battle Burger in Florida. This isn’t just another food festival—it’s a culinary showdown where burgers are judged, awards are earned, and champions rise to the top.

And while some folks casually toss around the term “Burger Bash” winners(😉), there’s a big difference. A Burger Bash is a party — all about tasting, sipping, and socializing. A Burger Battle, on the other hand, is a full-on culinary showdown — chef versus chef — where burgers are judged, trophies are earned, and reputations are built.

Our past winners have earned more than bragging rights—many have gone on to gain national recognition, appear on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and now can even compete at the World Food Championships.

      • Boca Burger Battle: Past Winners by Year

      2025 Boca Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master

      • 1st Place: Duffy’s Sports Grill – 28 locations throughout Florida: Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Cape Coral, Coconut Creek, Delray Beach, Estero, Fort Lauderdale, Ft Myers, Greenacres, Jupiter, Kendall, Lake Mary, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Plantation, Port St Lucie, Royal Palm Beach, Sarasota, Stuart, Tampa, West Palm Beach
      • 2nd Place: Won-Tom’s – The Cove, Deerfield Beach
      • 3rd Place: The Cove Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar – The Cove, Deerfield Beach

      People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger

      2024 Boca Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Yard House – Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Palm Beach Gardens, Naples, Sunrise, Hallandale Beach and Coral Gables
      • 2nd Place: PZZA – Mizner Plaza, Downtown Boca Raton
      • 3rd Place: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar – Uptown Boca Plaza and Coconut Creek (coming soon)
      People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger
      • 1st Place: PZZA – Double Win

      2023 Boca Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger

      2022 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Burtons Grill & Bar – Boca Raton and Plantation
      • 2nd Place: MEAT Eatery & Taproom – Boca Raton and Key Largo
      • 3rd Place: Bar Louie – Coconut Creek, Tampa and Orlando
      People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger

      2019 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: MEAT Eatery & Taproom – Boca Raton
      • 2nd Place: La Perrada del Gordo – Boca Raton and West Palm Beach
      • 3rd Place: CWS Bar + Kitchen – Lake Worth
      People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger

      2018 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger
      • 1st Place: ROK:BRGR

      2017 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Deck 84 – Delray Beach
      • 2nd Place: Sybarite Pig
      • 3rd Place: MEAT Eatery & Taproom
      People’s Choice Award – Best Battle Burger
      • 1st Place: ROK:BRGR

      2016 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: MEAT Eatery & Taproom
      • 2nd Place: Deck 84
      • 3rd Place: The New Vegan
      Judges’ Pick – Best Alternative Grill Master
      • 1st Place: The New Vegan
      People’s Choice Award – Best Boca Burger

      2015 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: MEAT Eatery & Taproom
      • 2nd Place: Salt 7
      • 3rd Place: Bite Gastrotruck
      Judges’ Pick – Best Alternative Grill Master
      • 1st Place: The New Vegan
      People’s Choice Award – Best Boca Burger
      • 1st Place: Tucker Duke’s
      • 2nd Place: MEAT Eatery & Taproom
      • 3rd Place: Bite Gastrotruck

      2014 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Salt 7
      • 2nd Place: Bite Gastrotruck
      • 3rd Place: Red’s Backwoods BBQ
      Judges’ Pick – Best Alternative Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Green Spot Kitchen
      People’s Choice Award – Best Boca Burger

      2013 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Bite Gastrotruck
      • 2nd Place: Potions In Motion
      • 3rd Place: Shake Shack – Boca Raton, Aventura, Coral Gables, Dadeland Mall, Miami, FLL – Fort Lauderdale Airport, Florida Mall – Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, International Plaza – Tampa, Mall at Millenia – Orlando, Mary Brickell Village – Miami, Midtown Tampa, Sawgrass Mills – Sunrise, South Beach Miami, St. Johns Town Center – Jacksonville, The Falls – Miami, The Gardens Mall – Palm Beach Gardens, Town Center Mall – Boca Raton
      Judges’ Pick – Best Alternative Grill Master
      • 1st Place: 4th Generation
      People’s Choice Award – Best Boca Burger
      • 1st Place: Morton’s Steakhouse
      • 2nd Place: Rebel House
      • 3rd Place: Potions In Motion

      2012 Burger Battle Winners

      Judges’ Pick – Best Grill Master
      • 1st Place: Rebel House
      • 2nd Place: Gimme A Burger
      • 3rd Place: Big Joe’s Burgers & Wings
      Judges’ Pick – Best Alternative Grill Master
      • 1st Place: The English Tap & Beer Garden
      • 2nd Place: 4th Generation
      • 3rd Place: Irie Spice – South Florida
      People’s Choice Award – Best Boca Burger
      • 1st Place: Rebel House
      • 2nd Place: Super Dave’s Diner
      • 3rd Place: Red’s Backwoods BBQ

Beyond The Burger: Next on the Menu in 2025 & 2026

The 12th Annual Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival, A Culinary Affair! will take place inside Sanborn Square Park in downtown Boca Raton on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. South Florida Festival Tickets are on Sale! BocaRatonWineandFoodFestival.com/Tickets

The 3rd Annual Florida Tacos, Wings & Desserts Battle, A Fiesta, Blazing, and Sweet Affair! takes place inside Sanborn Square Park in downtown Boca Raton on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Discount Tickets now available! FloridaWingBattle.com/Tickets