10 mouthwatering adventurous burgers to try in Taunton area on National Hamburger Day

A burger and fries.

Few food pairings are more beloved or iconic.

So of course the burger gets its own National Day: National Hamburger Day is celebrated on May 28.

When it comes to finding a burger around the Taunton area, the world is your oyster. Or burger, rather. There really isn’t a wrong choice!

We thought for National Hamburger Day that we’d highlight some of the more intriguing choices, if you’re feeling a little adventurous or want to try some new flavor combinations.

We found burgers with both sweet and savory toppings, others made with different meats like elk and bison, and even some burgers named after local places.

So bring your appetite, and consider trying one of these 10 specialty hamburgers that can be found in and just a little beyond Taunton:

Riverhouse, Taunton 

260 W. Water St.

Hours: Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, from 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Try this burger: It’s peanut butter and jelly time. No, really. The Peanut Butter Jelly Time Burger comes with peanut butter, jelly, bacon, and American cheese, and is served with Riverhouse’s scoop fries.

Ugly Duckling Restaurant & Bar, Taunton

47 Weir St.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday

Try this burger: The Godchild is a fresh burger piled with golden fried calamari, cheese and thousand island dressing on a grilled bun.

Slap Shotz Gastropub, Raynham

524 Broadway

Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, from noon to 1 a.m.; Sunday, from noon to 10 p.m.; Closed Monday

Try this burger: The Truffle Parmesan Burger is topped with bacon, homemade potato sticks, cheddar cheese, and truffle parmesan aioli, and served with hand-cut fries.

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The Charred Oak Tavern, Middleboro

57 Center St.

Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Closed Monday

Try this burger: If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Huntsman. It’s made with elk, bison, wagyu and wild boar, and topped with cheddar cheese.

The Pearl, Taunton

76 Weir St.

Hours: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Closed Tuesday

Try this burger: The Portuguese Burger is black angus topped with pepper jack cheese, a thin slice of linguiça patty, hot red peppers, sauteed onions and an egg.

Dave’s Diner, Middleboro

390 W. Grove St.

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Try this burger: The lunch menu is served all day, and stomachs don’t know hours, so indulge in a burger any time at Dave’s! Try The Middleboro Burger, topped with American cheese, mustard, ketchup, baked beans and coleslaw.

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New Weir Pizza, Taunton

49 W. Water St.

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Try this burger: The Bomber Burger is almost like two sandwiches in one. It’s topped with thinly-sliced pastrami and melted Swiss cheese.

Home Plate Bay Street Grill, Taunton 

1094 Bay St.

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Try this burger: One of their Signature Burgers, The Fenway is Home Plate’s take on the sausage and peppers at Fenway Park. The patty is a blend of ground beef, fennel and Italian sausage, topped with mozzarella cheese and heaped with peppers and onions.

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Brack’s Grille & Tap, Taunton 

2097 Bay St.

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Try this burger: The Breakfast Burger is topped with American cheese, caramelized onions, bacon jam, a fried egg, and a crispy hash brown. You can also swap out the bun for waffles.

Mediterranean Bar & Grill, Taunton

938 County St.

Hours: Sunday to Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to midnight

Try this burger: The Greek Burger comes topped with tomatoes and onions, as well as house-made tzatziki sauce.

Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached atkfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.