The viral $180 LX Hammer Burger served at Super Bowl LX sparked quite the conversation. Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, hosts of the popular Nightcap podcast, had plenty to say about the outrageous concession item. The burger featured a massive 3.5-pound braised bone-in beef shank topped with Point Reyes blue cheese fondue.
Sharpe, a three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end, spent 14 seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowler who holds multiple Cincinnati Bengals franchise records, played 11 seasons as a wide receiver.
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The duo questioned who actually purchased the hefty burger at Levi’s Stadium. Their Tuesday tweet called it a “brontosaurus burger” and asked buyers to identify themselves. The Nightcap crew wanted answers about the pricey purchase.
Man, $180 for a burger?! Who was sitting in the stands at the Super Bowl eating this brontosaurus burger?! Show yourselves cause we got questions@ShannonSharpe @ochocinco pic.twitter.com/yP7yjDaJlh
— Nightcap (@NightcapShow_) February 10, 2026
Limited Supply Created Demand Despite Eye-Popping Price Tag
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Levy Restaurants capped production at 200 units for the big game. The burger was on track to sell out before halftime according to stadium workers. Created by chef Jon Severson, the sandwich was designed to serve four people.
The bone stuck out from the top of a salt-dusted brioche bun. Roasted mirepoix demi-glace accompanied the beef shank. Blue cheese fondue cascaded down all sides of the burger.
Fans stopped by the Future Farmers of America stand to photograph the creation. Many didn’t buy it. One Seahawks supporter called the price “too much” when asked about purchasing.
Ken McGee, a Patriots fan from New Jersey, grabbed one of the final burgers. He told reporters he might never attend another Super Bowl. McGee planned to share it with his wife, who told him not to buy it.
Super Bowl LX Menu Showcased Bay Area Cuisine
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Feb 21, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals former wide receiver Chad Ochocinco Johnson (85) arrives for a Major League Soccer match featuring Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami CF at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
The stadium offered premium Bay Area items beyond the burger. Dungeness Crab Potachos cost $40. The Chinatown Dog ran $20. Gilroy Garlic Steak Frites was priced at $35.
Stadium officials expected to serve 10,000 hot dogs during the game. They ordered 1,500 pounds of Dungeness crab. Lou Bastian of Levy Restaurants said fishermen would catch the crab just two days before the event.
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce was spotted eating the burger. His Instagram post showed blue cheese covering his beard. Kelce proclaimed it was his kind of sandwich.
Social media users debated the value. Some called it highway robbery. Others described it as luxury football food. The limited quantity of 200 made it more exclusive.
Tickets for Super Bowl LX average around $7,000 on resale sites. With entry costs that high, the burger price seemed less shocking to some attendees. The New England Patriots faced the Seattle Seahawks in the championship game.