LANSING, Mich. – The search is on for Michigan’s best burger. The Michigan Beef Industry Commission is calling on Michigan’s beef-loving community to nominate a restaurant who has their favorite burger on the menu in the Great Lakes Burger Battle, which runs until April 18, 2025.

“Michigan farmers raise high quality beef that consumers love,” said Lindsay Green, director of marketing communications with the commission. “The Great Lakes Burger Battle is an opportunity to highlight restaurants across Michigan that do an outstanding job serving our product to consumers.”

Whether it’s a classic cheeseburger or a gourmet creation, if there’s a 100 percent beef burger you can’t stop thinking about, now’s your chance to put it in the spotlight. The top 10 nominated restaurants will earn a spot as 2025 Great Lakes Burger Legends, gaining recognition across Michigan and a shot at the ultimate title.

A panel of secret judges will visit the top 10 locations for a blind taste test, where they’ll determine the 2025 Burger Battle winner. But the excitement doesn’t stop there – throughout May (Beef Month), Michigan influencers will visit and promote the top 10 burger joints, giving foodies across the state even more reason to check them out. The winning burger and top 10 finalists will also be featured on the commission’s website.

Through April 18, burger fans can submit their favorite restaurant’s burger at https://www.mibeef.org/about-us/upcoming-events/great-lakes-burger-battle. For more details and updates, follow @MIBeef on social media.