Eater Maine Burger Heatmap: Seven New Burgers To Try

by Susan Axelrod Apr 17, 2013, 6:55am EDT

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by Susan Axelrod Apr 17, 2013, 6:55am EDT

Lead photo: From Away

Presenting the first ever Eater Maine Burger Heatmap, your guide to the best new burgers in the state. Some are from new restaurants, some are from older establishments that have added new burgers to their menus (and some are so new, there are no photos of them yet). Here's a guide to seven smoking-hot burgers that are worth seeking out right now:

Little Tap House

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The West End's newest watering hole serves Pinelands Farm beef ground in-house with lettuce, tomato, pickle onion and choice of cheese.

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106 High St, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 518-9283

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In'finiti Fermentation & Distillation

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Portland's super hot waterfront brewpub has a burger as distinctive as its steampunk-style decor: with slow-roasted tomato, sweet chili aioli and Cambozola cheese. Photo: The Golden Dish

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250 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 221-8889

Walter's

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Jeff Buerhaus' new bar menu features Kufta Lamb Bites: Greek-style lamb burgers, orange gelee, shiracha mayo and brie on mini potato rolls

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2 Portland Square, Portland, ME 04101

207-871-9258

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Gather

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Grass fed beef makes the simple "Maine Burger" a favorite at Yarmouth's popular farm-style eatery. Photo: Cute Potato.

189 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096

207-847-3250

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3CROW Restaurant and Bar

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From the people that brought you Camden's 40 Paper, 3CROW focuses on comfort food from the American South. They also serve a tasty Double Burger: ground in-house with sharp cheddar, local tomato and tobacco onions.

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449 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841

207-593-0812

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L & H Burgers

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This family friendly burger joint will celebrate its first anniversary in June. Among its "From the Masters" choices is the “Ragun Cajun: blackened smoked bacon, fried onion strings, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and buttermilk ranch. Photo: From Away.