Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Menu in the USA With Updated Prices 2026
A full, honest look at every gourmet burger serves in the USA Red Robin Menu right now — what's actually on the bun, how each one tastes, what it costs, and which one is worth your order tonight.
Red Robin didn't build its name on a single flagship burger. It built it on choice — more than a dozen gourmet burgers, each one dressed with its own sauce, cheese, and topping combination, and almost every one of them served with a side of Bottomless Steak Fries. That's a lot to sort through if you're standing at the table trying to pick just one. So this guide breaks down every gourmet burger on the current U.S. menu, one at a time, in plain language: what's really in it, how it tastes, how filling it is, and who is going to love it most.
What Actually Makes These Burgers "Gourmet"
The word "gourmet" gets thrown around loosely on a lot of menus, so it's worth explaining what it means here. Every burger on this list starts from the same base: a fresh, never-frozen beef patty, seasoned lightly and cooked to order on a flat-top grill, then stacked on a toasted bun. From there, each burger gets its own build — a house-made sauce, a specific cheese, and a topping combination that a chef decided works together, rather than a single default set of condiments you customize yourself.
That's the real difference between a gourmet burger and a fast-food burger. You're not picking ketchup, mustard, or mayo off a short list. You're ordering a finished recipe, built around a flavor idea — smoky and sweet, spicy and creamy, tangy and rich — the same way a chef would plan a dish for a menu. You can still customize almost any of them, and we'll cover exactly how further down this page, but the burger arrives designed, not assembled.
Two other details matter more than most people realize when they're comparing burgers: the bun and the sauce-to-topping ratio. Red Robin toasts most of its buns to add a little crunch and keep them from getting soggy under wetter toppings like BBQ sauce or guacamole, and each burger is built with enough sauce to season every bite without drowning the patty. Keep both of those in mind as you read through the list, since they explain a lot of why certain burgers get repeat orders and others don't.
Whiskey River BBQ Burger
A fresh beef patty layered with cheddar cheese, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and a generous brush of Whiskey River BBQ sauce — the burger most first-time guests are handed a menu and pointed toward.
This is the burger that built Red Robin's reputation, and it earns the title fairly. The BBQ sauce isn't the thin, vinegar-heavy kind you get from a squeeze bottle. It's thicker, a little sweet, with a smoky backbone that coats the patty without turning the bun soggy before you finish the first half. Cheddar melts underneath it, adding a sharp edge that balances the sweetness, and the onion straws on top give you a crunchy bite in every mouthful instead of a burger that's soft all the way through.
What sets this burger apart from a plain BBQ bacon burger at most chains is restraint. Red Robin doesn't stack ten toppings and hope they work together. Lettuce and tomato are there for freshness and a little acid to cut the richness, mayo binds everything without adding its own strong flavor, and the sauce is doing most of the talking. That's why this burger reads as balanced rather than heavy, even at over 1,000 calories with the side of fries.
Who should order it
If you've never been to Red Robin, start here. It's the safest bet on the menu — sweet enough for kids, smoky enough for adults, and familiar enough that you know exactly what you're getting before it lands on the table.
Make it your own
Ask for pepper jack instead of cheddar if you want a little heat behind the sweetness, or swap in a lettuce wrap instead of the bun to cut carbs without losing the sauce and toppings.
Royal Red Robin Burger
A beef patty topped with smoky bacon, melted cheese, and a fried egg cooked so the yolk runs when you cut into it — the burger built for guests who want dinner and breakfast in the same order.
The fried egg is what makes this burger, and it's worth explaining why it works so well. Red Robin cooks the egg until the white is fully set but the yolk stays soft, so when you cut into the burger or take your first bite, the yolk breaks and runs down through the bacon and cheese, acting almost like a second sauce. That richness is exactly why this burger tastes indulgent without needing a heavy BBQ or aioli sauce layered on top — the egg and melted cheese are already doing that job.
Bacon adds the smoky, salty contrast the egg needs, and it's cooked crisp rather than chewy, so it doesn't get lost under the softer textures of the yolk and cheese. This is a burger you eat with a fork for the first few bites, at least until the yolk settles, and most regulars will tell you that's part of the appeal rather than a flaw.
Who should order it
Anyone who orders eggs on their burger at home already knows they want this one. It's also a strong pick if you're eating a later lunch and skipped breakfast — it covers both cravings in one plate.
Make it your own
Ask for the egg cooked over-hard if you'd rather avoid a runny yolk, or add avocado for extra creaminess that plays well with the bacon and egg combination.
Banzai Burger
A beef patty glazed with teriyaki sauce and topped with a grilled pineapple ring, lettuce, and mayo — the burger that trades smoke and spice for something brighter.
Grilling the pineapple ring instead of serving it raw or canned is the detail that separates this burger from a novelty topping combination. The heat caramelizes the natural sugar in the fruit, so instead of tasting sharp and watery, the pineapple turns slightly smoky and concentrated, closer to a chutney than a garnish. That flavor sits on top of a teriyaki glaze that's salty and a little sweet, giving the whole burger a sweet-savory profile you won't find anywhere else on the gourmet burger list.
Because the patty itself isn't buried under cheese, bacon, or a thick sauce, this is one of the lighter gourmet burgers on the menu by both flavor and calorie count. That makes it a good option if you want the Red Robin experience — a real gourmet burger with the bottomless fries — without eating something as heavy as a bacon-and-cheese-loaded build.
Who should order it
Guests who find most burgers too rich or heavy tend to gravitate here. It's also a strong choice if you like sweet-and-savory flavor combinations, similar to a teriyaki chicken bowl, but want it in burger form.
Make it your own
Add Swiss cheese if you want a little more richness without overpowering the teriyaki and pineapple, or ask for extra pineapple on the side if you're a fan of the caramelized flavor.
Smoke & Pepper Burger
A beef patty topped with black-peppered bacon, sharp cheddar, dill pickles, and a smoky pepper ketchup — built for guests who like a bite of heat that doesn't overwhelm the burger underneath.
The pepper ketchup is doing more work here than a typical condiment. It's built with real cracked pepper and a smoky base, so instead of the usual sweet tang you expect from ketchup, you get a savory, slightly spicy layer that pairs naturally with the black-peppered bacon on top. That bacon is coated before it's cooked, so the pepper crust stays crisp and doesn't wash off the way a sauce-based seasoning would.
Dill pickles are the other detail that makes this burger stand out. Most gourmet burgers on the menu skip pickles entirely or use them sparingly, but here they're a featured topping, adding a sharp, acidic crunch that keeps every bite from tasting one-note. Combined with the sharp cheddar, this is a burger built around contrast — sharp, smoky, peppery, and tangy all layered together rather than one dominant flavor.
Who should order it
If you like a burger with real black pepper flavor rather than sweet heat, and you're a fan of pickles as a main topping rather than an afterthought, this is the pick.
Make it your own
Ask for extra pickles if you love that tang, or request the bacon on the side if you'd rather control how much pepper crust you get in each bite.
Scorpion Gourmet Burger
A beef patty loaded with pepper jack cheese, crispy fried jalapeño coins, and a Scorpion pepper sauce built to actually bring the heat — not just imply it.
This is the burger to order if you've been let down by "spicy" menu items before and want something that actually delivers. The Scorpion pepper sauce builds heat gradually rather than hitting you in the first bite, which means it sneaks up as you work through the burger instead of front-loading all the spice at once. Pepper jack cheese underneath adds its own mild kick and helps mellow the sauce just enough that it stays enjoyable rather than punishing.
The fried jalapeño coins are the texture play here. Battered and fried rather than left raw, they add crunch on top of the melted cheese, and frying mellows the sharp, grassy edge raw jalapeño can have, so what you taste is more pepper flavor and less bitterness. It's a burger built by someone who actually likes spicy food, not one that treats spice as a marketing gimmick.
Who should order it
Spice lovers who find most "hot" restaurant items disappointing will finally get what they came for. If you're spice-sensitive, this is one to skip or heavily modify.
Make it your own
Ask for the sauce on the side if you want to control the heat level bite by bite, or swap pepper jack for cheddar to dial the overall spice down slightly without losing the jalapeños.
Southern Charm Burger
A brown sugar-glazed beef patty topped with hardwood-smoked bacon and Whiskey River BBQ sauce — the richest, most dessert-adjacent burger on the entire list.
Glazing the patty itself with brown sugar before it hits the grill is what makes this burger different from every other BBQ-style option on the menu. The sugar caramelizes against the heat, forming a slightly crisp, sweet edge on the outside of the patty while the inside stays juicy, so you get a burger with real texture contrast before the toppings are even added. Layer in Whiskey River BBQ sauce and hardwood-smoked bacon on top, and every component is reinforcing the same smoky-sweet direction.
This is the burger with the highest calorie count on the menu, and it earns every one of them. There's no lettuce, tomato, or acidic element working to cut the richness, which is a deliberate choice — this burger isn't trying to be balanced, it's trying to be the sweetest, smokiest, most indulgent thing on the list, and it succeeds at that goal.
Who should order it
If you're treating yourself and calorie count isn't the priority tonight, this is the burger to pick. Barbecue and bacon lovers who want maximum flavor payoff will get it here.
Make it your own
Ask for lettuce and tomato added if you want a little freshness to cut through the sweetness, since the standard build skips them entirely.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Smoky bacon, your choice of melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a beef patty — the version of a classic bacon cheeseburger done the Red Robin way.
Not every order needs a wild flavor combination, and this burger exists for exactly that reason. It's built the way most people picture a bacon cheeseburger in their head — crisp bacon, melted cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, a light spread of mayo — without a specialty sauce or unusual topping competing for attention. What elevates it above a typical fast-food bacon cheeseburger is simply better ingredients: a fresh patty instead of a frozen one, thick-cut bacon instead of the thin strips you get at drive-throughs, and a toasted bun that holds up rather than going soft.
Letting you choose the cheese matters more than it sounds like it should. Cheddar gives you the classic sharp bite, Swiss goes milder and nuttier, pepper jack adds a little kick, and American melts the smoothest if you want that diner-style texture. That single choice lets you nudge this burger toward whatever mood you're in without changing anything else about the order.
Who should order it
Anyone eating with picky kids, or anyone who just wants a reliably good bacon cheeseburger without deciding between five specialty sauces first, should order this one.
Make it your own
Try pepper jack if you want a little heat without committing to a spicier specialty burger, or ask for extra bacon if two strips isn't enough for you.
Bleu Ribbon Burger
Tangy steak sauce, real bleu cheese, chipotle aioli, and crispy onion straws stacked on a beef patty — the most steakhouse-inspired burger on the menu.
This burger takes flavors you'd normally expect on a grilled steak — a tangy steak sauce, crumbled bleu cheese, a smoky aioli — and rebuilds them around a burger patty instead. Bleu cheese is a strong, divisive flavor by nature, sharp and slightly funky, and Red Robin uses it deliberately rather than sparingly, so if you like bleu cheese, you'll taste it clearly in every bite rather than getting a watered-down version.
The chipotle aioli is what keeps the whole thing from becoming too sharp or one-dimensional. It adds a smoky, creamy layer underneath the bleu cheese and steak sauce, rounding out the tang with something richer, while the onion straws bring back the crunch that a burger this saucy would otherwise lose. It's a bold combination, and it's built for guests who already know they like strong, complex flavors rather than guests looking for something familiar.
Who should order it
If you order a wedge salad with extra bleu cheese, or you like a peppercorn steak sauce on your steak dinner, this burger was built with you in mind.
Make it your own
Ask for the bleu cheese on the side if you want to control how much sharp flavor comes through, or add bacon for an even richer, saltier version.
Keep It Simple Burger
A classic beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles — no specialty sauce, no add-on cheese unless you ask for it, and by far the lightest gourmet burger on the menu.
Every menu needs a burger like this one, and it's more useful than it might first appear. With roughly a third of the calories of the heaviest options on this list, it's built for guests who still want a real, fresh, cooked-to-order gourmet burger — not a salad, not a lettuce-wrapped substitute — but without a specialty sauce or extra cheese adding calories on top. Because it skips the sauce entirely, it's also the easiest burger on the menu to customize without wasting any flavor you didn't want in the first place.
It's worth saying plainly: this isn't a boring burger, it's an honest one. The patty is the same fresh, never-frozen beef used across the whole gourmet lineup, and without a heavy sauce competing for attention, you actually taste more of the beef itself, along with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. For a lot of regulars, that's exactly the point.
Who should order it
Guests watching calories, anyone building their own burger from scratch with specific toppings, or picky eaters who just want a plain, classic burger without a strong sauce should start here.
Make it your own
Add a slice of cheddar or Swiss if you want a little more richness without jumping to a full specialty burger, or ask for a lettuce wrap instead of a bun to cut the calorie count even further.
Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger
Pickle relish, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and your choice of melted cheese on a beef patty — the burger that shares its name with the brand itself.
There's a reason this burger carries the Red Robin name directly. It's the fullest expression of what a "gourmet cheeseburger" means at this restaurant: every classic topping done well, from fresh lettuce and tomato to a pickle relish with real texture and tang, layered onto a fresh patty with your choice of cheese. Nothing here is trying to reinvent the burger. It's trying to be the best possible version of the burger you already know.
The pickle relish is the detail worth pointing out, since it's easy to miss. Rather than a few plain pickle slices, Red Robin uses a relish here, which spreads the tang and crunch more evenly through each bite instead of concentrating it in one spot. Combined with fresh onion, that gives this burger a brighter, more balanced profile than a plain cheeseburger, without adding a specialty sauce or bumping the calorie count into the four-figure range.
Who should order it
First-time guests who want to understand what the brand is actually about, or regulars who just want a well-built classic cheeseburger without picking through a dozen specialty options, will be well served here.
Make it your own
Choose pepper jack if you want a subtle kick, or ask for extra relish if the tangy crunch is your favorite part.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Garlic-and-parmesan sautéed mushrooms piled high under melted Swiss cheese on a beef patty — a savory, earthy option built for guests who lean away from sweet or spicy toppings.
The mushrooms here aren't just sliced and dropped on raw. They're sautéed with garlic and parmesan first, which draws out their natural moisture and concentrates the umami flavor before they ever touch the burger. That extra step matters more than it sounds like it should — raw or lightly cooked mushrooms can taste watery and thin, but sautéing them first gives you a deeper, almost meaty flavor that actually complements the beef patty instead of just sitting on top of it.
Swiss cheese is the right call here rather than a sharper cheese like cheddar or pepper jack, since its mild, slightly nutty flavor doesn't compete with the mushrooms the way a stronger cheese would. The result is a burger built almost entirely around savory, earthy flavor, without a sweet BBQ sauce or spicy element anywhere in the build — a genuinely different flavor lane from most of the rest of the menu.
Who should order it
If you regularly order a mushroom Swiss burger anywhere you go, or you gravitate toward savory over sweet or spicy, this is the pick that will feel most natural to you.
Make it your own
Ask for extra mushrooms if you want more of that earthy flavor in every bite, or add crispy onion straws for a crunchy contrast the current build doesn't include.
Monster Burger
Two full beef patties, double cheese, and every classic topping stacked high — the burger for guests who measure a good meal by how full it leaves them.
This is the most straightforward burger on the menu to explain: it's simply more of everything. Two beef patties instead of one, double the cheese, and the full set of classic toppings — lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo — stacked between a bun built sturdy enough to hold the whole thing together. There's no specialty sauce trying to reinvent the flavor here, because the appeal isn't a clever flavor combination, it's scale.
What keeps this burger from tasting like a gimmick is the quality of what's doubled. Because both patties are the same fresh, never-frozen beef used throughout the gourmet lineup, doubling up doesn't mean doubling down on filler — it means twice the actual burger flavor, cooked the same careful way. For guests who find a single-patty burger, even a loaded one, just isn't enough food, this solves that problem directly.
Who should order it
If you've ever finished a regular burger at Red Robin and still felt hungry, or you're sharing a table with someone who eats a lot, this is the order that closes that gap.
Make it your own
Ask for bacon added if double beef and cheese still isn't enough, or request one patty cooked a bit less than the other if you and a dining partner are actually splitting this one.
Guacamole Bacon Burger
Fresh smashed guacamole, smoky bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun — a burger that leans on real, fresh ingredients rather than a heavy specialty sauce.
What separates this burger from a lot of "guac burgers" you'll find elsewhere is that the guacamole is smashed fresh rather than pumped from a bottle or served as a thin, watery spread. You get real texture — small chunks of avocado, not a smooth paste — and the natural, mild flavor of avocado comes through clearly instead of being disguised by garlic powder or lime concentrate. That freshness is the whole point of this burger.
Bacon is the only rich, indulgent element in the build, and it works well specifically because everything else stays fresh and light. Lettuce and tomato add crunch and acidity, the guacamole adds creaminess without heaviness, and the bacon adds the salty, smoky note that ties it all together. It's a burger that manages to feel indulgent and fresh at the same time, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds.
Who should order it
If you order guacamole as an add-on wherever you go, or you want something that feels a little lighter and fresher than a sauce-heavy BBQ or steakhouse-style burger, this is your pick.
Make it your own
Add pepper jack cheese if you want a little heat to play against the cool guacamole, or ask for extra guac if a single scoop isn't enough avocado for you.
Burnin’ Love Burger
Fried jalapeño coins, house-made salsa, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle aioli on a beef patty — a spicier burger built with a smoother, creamier finish than the Scorpion.
If the Scorpion Gourmet Burger is Red Robin's answer to "make it as hot as possible," this one is the answer to "make it spicy but still easy to eat." The house-made salsa brings fresh, bright heat rather than a processed hot sauce flavor, and it's balanced immediately by a chipotle aioli that adds smokiness and a creamy texture, softening the overall heat level without diluting the flavor. Pepper jack cheese continues that same balance, contributing its own mild spice without pushing the burger into genuinely fiery territory.
Fried jalapeño coins add the same crunchy texture they bring to the Scorpion burger, but here they're working alongside a creamier, saucier build rather than a straight pepper sauce, which makes this version feel rounder and more approachable. It's a burger for guests who want real spice on the menu without needing to commit to the hottest possible option.
Who should order it
Guests who like a spicy burger but don't necessarily want the hottest thing on the menu will find this the more comfortable, still-flavorful choice between the two spicy options.
Make it your own
Ask for the aioli on the side if you want more control over the heat, or add bacon for extra smokiness alongside the salsa and jalapeños.
How to Customize Any Gourmet Burger
Every burger on this page can be adjusted at the counter or with your server, and knowing what's actually possible makes ordering a lot easier. Here's what you can realistically change without derailing the burger you picked.
Most locations offer a grilled chicken breast, a plant-based patty, or a turkey patty in place of beef on any gourmet burger, keeping the same toppings and sauce.
A lettuce wrap is available in place of the bun on any burger, and a gluten-free bun can usually be requested for guests avoiding gluten.
Cheddar, American, Swiss, and pepper jack are typically all available as swaps, letting you shift a burger milder or spicier without changing anything else.
Ask for any specialty sauce on the side rather than on the burger if you want to control exactly how much you're eating, especially on the saucier builds.
Bacon can be added to almost any burger on this list, or removed from the ones that include it by default, at a small additional charge either way.
Most gourmet burgers let you trade the Bottomless Steak Fries for a side salad, coleslaw, or sweet potato fries if you'd rather skip the fries entirely.
Gourmet Burgers Compared at a Glance
If you already know roughly what you're in the mood for, use this table to compare price, calories, and heat level across the full lineup before you decide.
| Burger | Price | Calories | Flavor profile | Spice level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep It Simple | $13.99 | ~490 | Classic, unsauced | None |
| Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger | $14.99 | ~790 | Classic, well-rounded | None |
| Mushroom Swiss | $15.99 | ~770 | Savory, earthy | None |
| Banzai | $15.49 | ~950 | Sweet, tangy | None |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | $15.49 | ~950 | Classic, smoky | None |
| Whiskey River BBQ | $15.99 | ~1,130 | Smoky, sweet | Mild |
| Southern Charm | $15.99 | ~1,210 | Sweet, indulgent | None |
| Burnin' Love | $16.49 | ~930 | Spicy, creamy | Medium |
| Royal Red Robin | $16.49 | ~1,204 | Rich, hearty | None |
| Smoke & Pepper | $16.99 | ~880 | Peppery, tangy | Mild-medium |
| Bleu Ribbon | $16.99 | ~1,170 | Bold, tangy | None |
| Guacamole Bacon | $16.99 | ~940 | Fresh, creamy | None |
| Scorpion Gourmet | $17.49 | ~950 | Bold, fiery | Hot |
| Monster | $18.99 | ~1,140 | Rich, oversized | None |
Calorie counts are approximate, based on standard recipes, and can vary by location, bun choice, and toppings. Ask your local restaurant for exact nutrition information before ordering if you're tracking calories closely.
Common Questions About Red Robin's Gourmet Burgers
Do all gourmet burgers come with Bottomless Steak Fries?
Most of the gourmet burgers on this list include a side of Bottomless Steak Fries, with free refills, as part of the price. A few lighter options let you swap the fries for a salad or coleslaw at no extra charge, so it's worth asking your server which sides are included with your specific order.
Can I get any gourmet burger without a bun?
Yes. Every burger on this page can be served wrapped in fresh lettuce instead of a bun. The toppings and sauce stay the same, so you still get the full flavor of whichever burger you picked, just without the bread.
Are the beef patties fresh or frozen?
Red Robin uses fresh, never-frozen beef patties across its gourmet burger lineup, cooked to order on request rather than pre-made ahead of time. That's part of why the texture and juiciness stay consistent across every burger on this list.
Which gourmet burger is the spiciest?
The Scorpion Gourmet Burger is the hottest option on the current menu, built around a Scorpion pepper sauce, pepper jack cheese, and fried jalapeño coins. The Burnin' Love Burger offers a milder, creamier take on spicy if the Scorpion sounds like too much heat.
Which gourmet burger has the fewest calories?
The Keep It Simple Burger is the lightest option on the gourmet menu at roughly 490 calories as served, since it skips any specialty sauce or add-on cheese by default. The Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger and Mushroom Swiss Burger are also lighter choices if you still want a little more flavor built in.
Can I substitute a chicken or plant-based patty on a gourmet burger?
In most cases, yes. You can typically ask for a grilled chicken breast, a plant-based patty, or a turkey patty in place of the beef patty on nearly any gourmet burger, while keeping the same toppings, cheese, and sauce.
Do gourmet burger prices vary by location?
Yes. Prices listed on this page reflect typical national pricing, but individual Red Robin locations can price items slightly higher or lower depending on the region. Always confirm current pricing with your local restaurant or the official Red Robin app before ordering. You can also use the official Red Robin restaurant locator to find your nearest location.