Hundred Dollar Hamburger

The term “Hundred Dollar Hamburger” is used in aviation to describe a trip where a pilot flies a short distance, eats at a restaurant near the runway, and then flies back home. The name comes from the cost of flying round-trip, which at the time was around $100. We’re sure with airport gas prices it’s not even close to that now.

When our restaurant first opened at Scottsdale Airport, we were not familiar with the term and made jokes about it. We thought it referred to a hamburger that was so good it was worth $100. However, we later learned its true meaning from the Scottsdale Airport staff. Years later, our head chef, Pedro Loza, came up with the idea of creating a special dish inspired by the “Hundred Dollar Hamburger.”

After considering various ideas, we settled on a combination of our original Zulu Burger, our favorite champagne Veuve Clicquot, caviar, crème fraîche, and fresh-cut potato chips. It’s a unique and decadent pairing that represents our ties to the aviation world and our commitment to offering exceptional dining experiences!

Find the Hundred Dollar Hamburger on our lunch, dinner and brunch menus — $100, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label 375 included.