Besaw's may be labeled as more of a breakfast establishment, but they probably won't judge if you order one of its fun burger options as your mid-morning meal. For lunch, the menu hosts a wild game burger and dinner offers an Oregon elk burger, both topped with house-made American cheese, Sriracha aioli, and pickled onion on a sourdough bun. [Photo]

Why, yes, there is a buffalo burger on the menu at this SW "Saloon & Eatery" (how did you guess?). It comes with the traditional burger components, but you can also sub a buffalo patty on any of the burger combos on the menu. Maybe the "Dakota" — with buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese — would be a good pick.

Take the traditional beef burger here and substitute the bison patty instead — it'll come seared in duck fat (hell yes) with caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato on a hoppy-potato roll. Grab a pint of the summer seasonal Burnside Lime Kolsch — brewed with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, and the zest of 200 limes, to round out your meal. [Photo]

There is no shortage of unusual burger selections at this Paleo-centric diner. Not only is a water buffalo burger a staple on the menu, there's a weekly rotating "guest burger" which runs the game-meat gamut, from venison, elk, lamb, and wild boar to a house favorite, the "dork" burger, a mix of duck and pork. Most burgers are available in slider size, as well, for adventurous sampler platters. [Photo]

This SE spot has all the traditional components of a burger bar (and some not so much, like squid ink and kimchee), but it also offers an all natural, hormone-free lamb patty as a regular option over your usual beef. And to take it over the top, order "The Kiwi" with said lamb patty, pickled beet, egg, cheddar, lettuce, and pickles. [Photo]

It's a lamb burger here served with tangy goat cheese, roasted red peppers, marinated onions, and aioli. Also, at the connected lounge space Over and Out, you’ll find a chipotle elk burger with crispy onions, pepper jack, and a spicy-smoky mayo. [Photo]

You can tell that the staff at the Old Gold likes to keep it fresh, from a softball league on Sunday to special boards that read: "Soup of the Day: Whiskey." They also serve up an elk burger dressed with a dried cherry relish and fontina. [Photo]

The Pearl's newish neighborhood bar offers a towering buffalo burger with an organic bison patty, bacon, and cheddar. Add even more protein with an optional fried egg on top. [Photo]

Tilt's appropriately named "Lambtastic" burger features (you guessed it) a ground lamb patty, then stacks it with beer-battered onion rings, Swiss cheese, and slaw. [Photo]

This corner bar on Division is so anti-establishment that they don't do beef patties. Celebrate propaganda at Victory by ordering the venison burger with white cheddar and pickles on a brioche bun. But don't ask any questions about it: Visit the FAQ page on their website and it will be pretty clear as to why. [Photo]