376913 Sat Mar 03 07:21:09 -0800 2007 132 20 Tristate Region 0 2348362 I am 12 years old and on the search for a good burger. I am searching for a really good juicy burger. I am looking for one in the tristate region. I am not looking for a $30 burger. The fries also have to be good. Who doesnt want fries with thier burger. Also a family friendly place. Sat Mar 03 07:21:09 -0800 2007 52220 little chowhound 1 2348367 This is what i am looking for!!!!! Sat Mar 03 07:23:41 -0800 2007 2348362 52220 little chowhound 1 2348445 Try Piper's Kilt in Eastchester, NY right on Route 22. Awesome burgers. The Eastchester Burger is the greatest - a 1/2 lb bacon cheeseburger, a side of fries (pretty good too!), onion rings, and a side of chili. Very family friendly place - a bit of a wait on weekends, but so worth it! Piper's Kilt 433 White Plains Rd Eastchester, NY 10709 (914) 961-9815 Sat Mar 03 07:59:57 -0800 2007 2348362 59004 Sra. Swanky 2 2348805 Absolutley, Piper's Kilt is the best!!!!! Sat Mar 03 10:34:32 -0800 2007 2348445 15910 debmom 3 3456318 Piper's Kilt is awesome! Horsefeathers is great also. Mon Mar 03 15:25:55 -0800 2008 2348805 97137 annrudy 1 2348821 The Blazer Pub in Somers. Sat Mar 03 10:40:02 -0800 2007 2348362 78802 onethinmint 2 2348930 Ditto to the Blazer Pub, although I think it's technically in Purdys. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the burgers are excellent. I recommend the hard roll. The fries are very thick - almost like eating 1/4 of a potato - but they are yummy too. Sat Mar 03 11:30:17 -0800 2007 2348821 67461 shellyesq 3 2812682 Finally got around to trying Blazer tonight. The burgers were excellent and a bargain to boot ($7.25 for a bacon cheeseburger). We didn't try the hard rolls but did have the fries. I'm not a huge fan of ultra thick fries, but they were not bad. The staff was friendly and the the patrons appeared to be mostly regulars. Drove past the Meetinghouse on the way up there, but the Bedford Playhouse had just let out and it looked like a mob scene. Blazer is a bit out of the way, but definitely a good place to find a simple, inexpensive, good burger in a casual and unpretentious locale. Caveat emptor...cash only. Fri Aug 03 20:07:32 -0700 2007 2348930 108703 Zobot 1 2350122 Kelly's doesn't get a whole lot of play on these boards because many people don't know about them. Very family friendly, but not too many tables. Get there early. Excellent burgers, and great fries. You can get them with chili and cheese too. Kellys Sea Level 413 Midland Ave Rye, NY 10580 (914) 967-0868 Sat Mar 03 20:12:03 -0800 2007 2348362 10609 Cheese Boy 2 2413579 Shhh! Don't tell too mnay people or we Kelly's lovers will never be able to get in again! :) Fri Mar 23 07:28:03 -0700 2007 2350122 24576 MRS 2 3397863 They are no Kilt burger, but very good! Thu Feb 14 12:08:14 -0800 2008 2350122 165800 jhopp217 1 2350696 If you're looking around north Jersey, there's a tiny place in Hackensack called White Manna at 358 River Street, right across from McDonald's. When I say tiny, I mean it seats about 15. People from all over the place have been going here for a long time. They serve sliders (think White Castle size only much tastier). Burgers are about $1/piece. They taste great, but I'd stay away from the cheese (at least I thought it tasted funny). The fries are good but nothing spectacular. Hope this helps. Sun Mar 04 06:27:41 -0800 2007 2348362 43860 jklee_78 2 2408070 whatever happened to the Iron Horse in northern NJ? Had great hamburgers that were stuffed with the cheese of your choice...yummo! Wed Mar 21 13:09:01 -0700 2007 2350696 71929 tuxedo 3 2410545 I was at the Iron Horse two weeks ago. Their cheeseburgers are to die for and their fries are very good, too. It's in Westwood, NJ. Thu Mar 22 08:27:15 -0700 2007 2408070 47380 lucienne78 4 2413389 It is still there? WOW! I am going on a road trip! You have made my day! Fri Mar 23 06:07:05 -0700 2007 2410545 71929 tuxedo 1 2408094 The Porterhouse on Mamaroneck in White Plains Wed Mar 21 13:14:00 -0700 2007 2348362 77504 Kobe 2 2711253 Adding my support to The Porterhouse. Went for first time last night and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had anywhere. Perfectly cooked to medium - exactly medium, juicy, beefy - slight char to the outside. Had it with mushrooms, onions and swiss - cheese was really melted, perfectly sowhen so many places can't seem to get that timing right and it's half melted or not hardly at all. The only thing that could have been better was the bun which was a fairly standard sesame. The burger was so good and thick and moist a real quality kaiser or other denser bread was called for. Sun Jul 01 13:11:02 -0700 2007 2408094 48135 laylag 2 3397881 I have only been there once, and I'm not a snob, so the hands down worst wait service ever, didn't even bother me. I ordered medium rare, it came out medium (this too I can deal with), not an ounce of moisture in it, aside from whatever was on my toppings. The bun was like three days old, and just made a mess. Not good at all. Thu Feb 14 12:11:22 -0800 2008 2408094 165800 jhopp217 3 3455911 I've been there several times (Porter House) and have not had this experience. The burgers I've had have always been juicy and flavorful with a large fresh bun and toppings. Service has always been friendly and competent. To me this burger slays Pipers Kilt's version. Mon Mar 03 13:48:25 -0800 2008 3397881 11114 jeanki 1 2408693 The blazer is amazing. Squires in Briarcliff is good too and they have sweet potato fries! Wed Mar 21 15:36:52 -0700 2007 2348362 29427 westchesterjess 1 2408703 horsefeathers in tarrytown. amazing! Wed Mar 21 15:40:13 -0700 2007 2348362 84838 carijill 1 2410292 The Blazers in Purdys!! There Blooming Onion and chili is great too, but no place has better burgers!!! Thu Mar 22 07:09:31 -0700 2007 2348362 84731 fancyfood 1 2459887 in 2 days i have been to blazer in purdys and kelly's in rye. At Blazer, I had the excellent Blazer Burger. 1/2 lb juicy burger, good meat/fat ratio, hard roll, tomato, grilled onions and bacon with a huge heap of steak fries. Medium Rare. Amazing. Kelly's burger was also good, but not great. The burger itself was not that great, but the fries as well as great poppy-seed roll and tomatoes and onions more than made up for it. I haven't been to PK, but i'm willing to say that blazer has to be the best in the county Sat Apr 07 17:07:03 -0700 2007 2348362 87644 Foodie200 1 2460749 In Lower Westchester. The Piper's Kilt in Eastchester (and in Manhattan and the Bronx) makes a great burger, their Bacon cheddar is super. They are a pub with tables and booths and several tv's showing sports. BUT, my new favorite is just down the road in Crestwood is An American Bistro which also makes a great burger for $9. They are a bit fancier than PK and are a very good restaurant (with good prices), so I recommend going at lunchtime. (I think they may only have the burger at lunch) I had one just this past week and I was very pleased. Their fries aren't the normal fries or steak fries, or those nasty seasoned fries, but are super tasty, hand cut (I think they're twice cooked) super thin, shoestrings that are crunchy on the outside, almost like crispy potato sticks, but having fluffy insides. I thought I wasn't going to like them but they were fabulous. I finished them before the burger. Also I think the rolls are made there and were perfect. Very tasty and not too soft or too firm/dense. Also the burger was cooked exactly a perfect medium rare like I requested. A hot pink inside but not over the edge in either direction, and was very juicy, very good quality meat. From the texture I think they ground the meat themselves. Also the cheddar was very good too. Since they are a very nice restaurant the service was amazing. My friend who joined me is one of those who is always making requests. He first asked for mayo and they had it on the table within seconds, then for more pickles and they had a nice selection on the table so fast my head was spinning, then more raw onion and that was on the table as fast as it could be fresh sliced, then more bread and that was there as soon as it could be heated with a great homemade selection (Their foccacia was real tasty)... all with smiles and friendly attitude. The best thing about the service was that the waiter actually waited until we didn't have our mouth's full when he asked how the food was. I haven't had that happen many times, LOL. I can't compare to Blazers, which I have heard great things about but PK and AAB are both very good. Sun Apr 08 07:19:10 -0700 2007 2348362 10732 JMF 2 2460760 I too like Piper's Kilt and finally got to An American Bistro. Very nice place, service was excellent and burger was very good. But I still have to go with the Blazer's burger. Can't even say why, exactly. For atmosphere, I'd have to go with Kelly's when they're not busy. Their drinks are outstanding and the bartender/owner? could NOT be more friendly. Sun Apr 08 07:29:25 -0700 2007 2460749 11104 dolores 1 2461592 If you are in Northern NJ go to the Allendale Bar and Grill. Best burgers anywhere. I've been to most of the places listed here and the ABG beats them all. They serve a burger you will remember forever. And it's a great place for kids. Stay away from the White Manna (unless it's 4 AM and you're blind drunk!) and I also wouldn't go out of my way for Squires. In fact, when I lived nearby I avoided it! A really great warm-weather burger is at the Hoe-Down Grill at Stew Leonards--you sit outside and they grill the burgers over an open-air grill. Sun Apr 08 14:40:07 -0700 2007 2348362 88472 ScottyReiss 1 2461757 An excellent burger can be had in Major's Steakhouse at either their Woodbury or East Meadow, NY locations. There secret appears to be a high sirloin content and the burger served is exactly as ordered. If you order it rare, it is perfectly rare when it is put in front of you. A good accompaniment is the home fries. They put out a good pickle/hot pepper and sauerkraut pot after you sit down, with great sour pickles. Sun Apr 08 16:06:16 -0700 2007 2348362 12184 Fred19 2 2462152 I can only talk about Northern NJ -- yes, Allendale Bar & Grill has excellent burgers (and it's sister restaurant Mahwah B & G is very good too). The Iron Horse is very good as well. Davey's Locker makes an excellent burger, one I would travel for. The Bicycle Club in Englewood is very good. A real sleeper, unknown to most, are the burgers (off the menu) at JD's Steak Pit in Fort Lee. Sun Apr 08 19:48:57 -0700 2007 2461757 61742 ELA 1 2465154 Went to Squires in Briarcliff. Top-notch, not as good as, but on the same level as Blazer. Juicy burger, right size, good cheese, medium rare is medium rare. The meat was smooth, rich, and flavorful with a nice amt. of fatty content. Addicting fries-- crisp golden-brown on the outside, moist and tender on the inside. The burger was cooked really evenly, everything was good. Try it. (Also have specialty burgers like Mexican and Smothered Onions, didn't get to try 'em but look good) Mon Apr 09 17:56:14 -0700 2007 2348362 87644 Foodie200 1 2467776 Candlelight Inn 519 Central Park Ave Scarsdale, NY 10583-1018 (914) 472-9706 Although you will have to order your fries on the side and decide whether you want their regular crinkly ones, waffle fries, onion rings...do you think you can handle that? ;) If you're a real burger lover then, A Hamburger Today is worth a read. Tue Apr 10 13:16:54 -0700 2007 2348362 81824 pinkyswore 2 3397886 The burger, like everything else there, is greasy. Not my favorite burger. Thu Feb 14 12:12:27 -0800 2008 2467776 165800 jhopp217 1 2469810 The Blazer #1 (although they seem to be shrinking gradually over the last 10 years), Pipers Kilt #2, Squires #3 Wed Apr 11 06:20:33 -0700 2007 2348362 86876 tbtiawid 1 2482889 I know I'll get flamed for this one but I don't think the Piper's Kilt burgers are anything special. We've been a few times as we kept thinking maybe we went on an off night but they were just your average burger. Can anyone suggest someplace in Fairfield county???? Sun Apr 15 11:38:24 -0700 2007 2479562 75953 KarenNYC 2 2483202 Piper's Kilt burgers are not special! It's not you. Sun Apr 15 13:46:54 -0700 2007 2482889 81824 pinkyswore 3 2483208 Gaia in Greenwich do a decent burger at lunch and brunch. Sun Apr 15 13:48:46 -0700 2007 2483202 60980 Scotty100 3 2485995 well thank goodness as I was starting to doubt my tasetbuds - I ave been to quite a few of the places people rave about and left wondering why - this was one of them. bummer as I LOVE a good burger. Mon Apr 16 12:31:36 -0700 2007 2483202 75953 KarenNYC 2 2483271 Unfortunately the two best (Cherry Street East in New Canaan and Donovan's in SONO) have had some issues. Cherry Street Burned down and is being re-built and Donovans changed hands and we are awaiting feedback from some Hounds. Sun Apr 15 14:10:08 -0700 2007 2482889 11290 jfood 1 2493747 Was going through a Journal News article on this topic. Any comments about the burgers at River City Grill in Irvington? Nat's Place in Elmsford? Umami in Croton? Deer Park Tavern in Katonah? The Meetinghouse in Bedford? Town Dock in Rye? Red Rooster in Brewster? Cobblestone in Purchase? Ruby's in Rye? Willett House in Port Chester? Jackson and Wheeler in Pleasantville? Apologies for the long post. Wed Apr 18 15:30:00 -0700 2007 2348362 87644 Foodie200 2 2494216 Jfood can report on Meetinghouse. It is a 10 on the Jfood scale. In fact it is soooo good on a saturday night i would bet that 25-35% of the husbands are eating the burger while the wives are eating fish. They serve it on a egg brioche with great fries and if you ask nicely onion rings. This is the burger I will measure the Napa & Co. burger against when i get my butt over there for lunch. Wed Apr 18 17:39:55 -0700 2007 2493747 11290 jfood 2 2497676 So many burgers, so little time... Thu Apr 19 17:32:30 -0700 2007 2493747 28696 i_eat_a_lot_of_ice_cream 2 2563085 The Meetinghouse has a very good burger. The rest of their menu is good as well. Fri May 11 16:39:19 -0700 2007 2493747 81078 2busymom 2 3336923 My experience at River City Grill was less than stellar. Overpriced food, with flavor combinations chosen by the artsy chef for the sake of novelty, not for the sake of enjoyment in eating. Sat Jan 26 23:56:13 -0800 2008 2493747 158537 tbetz 1 2497292 Noone seems to know about this one: Quaker Hill Tavern in Chappaqua (where Peabody's used to be). The burger is absolutely phenomenal. Plus, it comes with regular fries or sweet potato fries or onion rings or--ready for this--some of each. Can ya beat that? Thu Apr 19 15:39:17 -0700 2007 2348362 92786 minutia 2 2497517 Interesting, I'm in Chappaqua. Never would've thought to try it for the burger. Thanks. Thu Apr 19 16:41:45 -0700 2007 2497292 87644 Foodie200 1 2556651 The best burger in Westchester County can be found at Sam's Bar & Grill in Port Chester. It's better than Blazers. Wed May 09 18:39:08 -0700 2007 2348362 97551 raptor660 2 2727479 where in PC is Sam's located? Sat Jul 07 12:41:29 -0700 2007 2556651 75953 KarenNYC 3 2729506 I think raptor is talking about Sams on the Mill St bridge across from the old Tarry Lodge. This is not one of my favorites but some people rave about it. Sun Jul 08 11:24:10 -0700 2007 2727479 15910 debmom 4 2814287 I gotta say - we tried Sam's tonight and boy was it a good burger! We could not deal with a meal out with the kids so we did take-out and the burger was still excellent. Juicy, tender and flavorful. Mine had crispy onions (extra yum) and hubby had the cheeseburger and also thought it was a great bar burger. The fries was thick and crisp and they made us onion rings (even tho they were not on the menu) and those were light and crisp as well. raptor - thanks for the tip - thems some good eats! Sat Aug 04 16:46:59 -0700 2007 2729506 75953 KarenNYC 1 2561803 Hey little chowhound, If you ever get down the shore, try Main Street Bar and Grill on Hyw 35 south in Ocean, N.J. One room is a huge bar and the other is family friendly with many tables. they have THE best burgers around, and I have tried them all as I am definately a carnivore. Fri May 11 10:47:31 -0700 2007 2348362 80621 Barbarella 2 2568379 thin james with cheddar sauce on the side - blue cheese dressing on my salad with little shrimp and egg - roasted clams for app & toll house cookie sundae for dessert - mmmmmm Mon May 14 11:24:40 -0700 2007 2561803 71929 tuxedo 3 2568735 You got it tuxedo. was just there Friday. Had my usual American burger, and clams for app. Sometimes I skip the clams and have the salad with those shrimp. Yummy!! Mon May 14 13:02:44 -0700 2007 2568379 80621 Barbarella 4 2588582 Will have to go there tonight for dinner! I am so hungry now! Good thing I work/live soooo close to this place! Mon May 21 11:13:14 -0700 2007 2568735 71929 tuxedo 5 2611517 OK OK OK.... now I gotta get over and check this place out. Crazy on summer weekends? When is the best non-benny time to head over in the summer? Tue May 29 16:10:42 -0700 2007 2588582 94983 BigBlue120 6 2616581 Friday 's at Main Street are usually real crowded, the after work crowd, as bar specials end at 7, we usually try to get there before that or wait till 7:30 to get a seat at the bar. Tables are not a problem. Saturday's are not as crowded. Thu May 31 07:41:24 -0700 2007 2611517 80621 Barbarella 7 2616614 B - Went to Main St yesterday for a quick lunch - Gotta tell you - Thin James - Cheddar sauce - shrimp and egg salad with blu cheese dressing - WOW! Could have had the same thing for dinner - Very quiet inside - waitress very good - not over bearing but around when needed. Lots of specials and apps looked very good.. Thu May 31 07:51:30 -0700 2007 2616581 71929 tuxedo 8 2616753 Have not been there for lunch in a long time. I was there Tuesday night for my berger fix. Some time I must order something else. But the bergers are too tempting!!! Thu May 31 08:28:18 -0700 2007 2616614 80621 Barbarella 1 2610697 I finally got to Squire's in Briarcliff. Excellent burger, when they note a cheesey burger, they mean it. The sweet potato fries were delicious and the salad was substantial. A little rushed between the salad and hamburger, but next time I'll know to warn them. I recommend them for burgers, I enjoyed it as much as Blazer's. Tue May 29 12:08:27 -0700 2007 2572697 11104 dolores 2 2616595 The Allstate cafe on west 72nd street in Manhattan. Fantastic bacon-cheeseburger w.muenster and the best fried zucchini chips i've ever had. Thu May 31 07:45:15 -0700 2007 2610697 64459 jnk 3 2718991 If you want good burgers and good fries, you have to try the new Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Hackensack, which just opened a few days ago. its a chain that originated from the Washington DC area and everyone is raving about it. I've been there twice in the last four days -- the default burger is a double made with twin 3.3oz patties and you can get it as a cheeseburger or bacon cheeseburger or no cheese, and all the other optional toppings are free and can customize it just the way you want. The fries are "Boardwalk" style made from fresh potatoes (50lb sacks are strewn all about the restaurant, along with free peanuts for you to shell and eat) and are twice cooked in peanut oil. If you have a peanut allergy like a lot of kids you'll want to avoid the place, but if you don't, they are the best fries anywhere in the region. There are photos of the restaurant on my website, which you can get from my profile. Five Guys also has a Brooklyn and Queens Location, and 20 restaurants are scheduled to open in the NY metro area within the next 5 years. Their corporate website is www.fiveguys.com Wed Jul 04 09:07:47 -0700 2007 2616595 10548 OffTheBroiler 1 2832640 Burger Bar, South Norwalk, CT!! YUM! Great fries & great sweet potato fries! Fri Aug 10 08:52:16 -0700 2007 2348362 117988 sfoss17 1 2835615 This is one of my secret places on the border of Greenwich & Port Chester. Please keep it to yourself... Sat Aug 11 06:44:47 -0700 2007 2348362 108782 billyparsons 2 2837012 Fat Burger in Massepequa Park on Long Island. Sat Aug 11 19:15:10 -0700 2007 2835615 102060 nuyorknikz 3 2839986 unless they have made drastic improvements, i found their burgers to be pretty tasteless (though the toppings were nice and fresh) and their service to be very slow. Had to wait for another 10 minutes AFTER we had finished our burgers for the shake we had ordered to be ready. I much prefer All American though it's basically a fast food burger. Mon Aug 13 07:32:59 -0700 2007 2837012 14778 magfitz 1 2843467 If you are anywhere near Long Island, Cheeburger, Cheeburger is a must for burger lovers. They have burgers for the weak (1/8 lb) all the way up to The Pounder, where your name is announced through the restaurant and photo put up on the wall. Very family friendly place, I believe in addition to the on in Plainview, there is one in Port Washington also. Tue Aug 14 06:47:03 -0700 2007 2348362 118862 foodieforthought 2 2843884 There's also one in the Palisades Center Mall in Nyack, Rockland County. Great burgers, fries and chocolate malts! Tue Aug 14 08:34:13 -0700 2007 2843467 102076 sosit 1 2843703 Tierney's in Montclair has the absolute best bacon cheeseburger I have ever eaten in my life. Not sure it qualifies as "family friendly" though. Do you have a fake ID? :-) Tue Aug 14 07:53:47 -0700 2007 2348362 14271 tamerlanenj 1 2844326 Well with all the talk of burgers, Cherry Street East still not open, the weather inperfect shape, jfood decided to try Burger Bar in SONO, CT. Ordered Bacon Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato (no onion), a hot dog and some sweet potato fries. - Fries were really good, thin strips, nicely fried with large grounds of salt on them Jfood gives them an 8 - Hot Dog was disappointing but we have some great dogs in the area nd the BB dog just does not hold up to Swankys’, Chez, and nowhere close to Super Duper. Jfood can only give the dog a 4 - Cheeseburger – Let’s just get the bad news out of the way. NEVER serve lettuce that is turning brown, it does not get the custom in a good mood. The bun was a little weak, not enough flavor for jfood. The tomato was disappointing especially given the time of year and the tomatoes that are available. Now onto the important stuff, the burger. The size is absolutely perfect for a burger, stated at 7 oz on the menu. The texture and quality of the meat was outstanding and they served it cook PERFECTLY, still heavy pink inside. Major kudos. Bacon and cheese were perfectly cooked and melted on top of the burger. The only negatives jfood can give the burger was the seasoning. Some may like absolutely nothing added to the meat but jfood likes a little something to show a little love. The meat was just that, meat. Jfood will rate this part of the meal on the burger, cheese and bacon a 9. The bun tomato receive a 6. But this is the best burger jfood has eaten outside casa jfood since cherry street east burned down. Tue Aug 14 10:22:01 -0700 2007 2348362 11290 jfood 2 2900496 Burgers are very important to American Food Chain- Candlelight, Jackson & Wheeler (Gotta have it with Sweet Potato Fries), Squires, and City Limits make awesome burgers and they are not at entree prices. Have to say that I agree with KarenNYC and that Piper's Kilt is far from special. Maybe a bad day. Fri Aug 31 10:37:23 -0700 2007 2844326 58696 RobMi 3 2902059 nah - we usually give things like that a second chance and the burger at Piper's was nothing special on either occasion. You guys have to try Burgers, Shakes and Fries in Byram (there is another thread on the board about the place). The burgers were excellent!!! Fri Aug 31 19:10:06 -0700 2007 2900496 75953 KarenNYC 4 2903645 Will take your word for it and save myself another trip. Plan to try out BSF and give them a shot. Until then, I stick with my short list of 4 to deal with my burger cravings. Lived in NYC for many years and I was spoiled by Jackson Hole Burgers and a little place in the Village called Cozys Soup and Burger. When I moved North, I missed those places....a lot until I found my spots. Sat Sep 01 16:10:57 -0700 2007 2902059 58696 RobMi 4 3455890 I recently went to Piper's Kilt and was thoroughly underwhelmed. It tasted like an ordinary diner or cafeteria burger, and the bun was dull and there were no standard toppings included (like lettuce, tomato, onion). To me, the Burgers Shakes Fries burger is awesome and unique, and another great version I've had so far is at Porter House in White Plains, much more fresh and flavorful. Mon Mar 03 13:45:18 -0800 2008 2902059 11114 jeanki 5 3456702 Gotta back my Kilt boys up. For you not to get lettuce and tomato on your burger, you almost have to beg for them not to give it to you, or specify "just a burger!" And after reading your comment, I definitely want to know which cafeterias and diners you go to. Honestly, if you're complaining about the bun, then burgers aren't your thing. It's the beef, and the freshness, and how it's cooked that counts. A good burger can be eaten, no bun, no condiments, and no toppings and should be every bit as delicious as a steak. If you're comparing the Porterhouse's burger to the Kilt's you're obviosuly a much bigger fan of lettuce, tomato, and onion than you are of fresh chopped beef. Mon Mar 03 17:36:40 -0800 2008 3455890 165800 jhopp217 1 3167091 * Margrills - Nanuet, NY November 30th, 2007 This storefront restaurant is one of those places that restaurant professionals just can’t figure out. A disconnected décor package, no identity, virtually no hospitality and mediocre food, yet someone thought it was a good idea. The room is decorated quite oddly, decoupage butcher block tables, brown tile flooring opposite a standard dropped ceiling complete with harsh florescent light fixtures, wall hangings with no brand or theme connection, a shelf stacked with some board games next to boxes of tea bags, magazines near the front counter. I went there last might with my wife to try what we heard were “great burgers.” They were just good at best. Actually, my wife thought the 1/3 pound Angus Burger from McD’s was better. Marigrills burgers do not rank in the top twenty locally. So here’s the run down. Our burgers were not cooked as ordered; our fries were the frozen type, fried too dark and stuffed into a small plastic basket with the burger, the lettuce, tomatoes and pickles…..There was too much food for this size basket, making it difficult to eat. Because of the small basket, there was food spilling onto the table and no where to put the burger down between bites, especially if you have ketchup on the fries. I ended up with lot of ketchup on the outside of the bun and on my hands as a result. My wife resorted to pouring ketchup on a napkin so she could dip her fries without getting messy. The burger meat was OK, Angus for sure, but a lower quality. The toppings were disappointing, shredded lettuce that was a bit brown and the wrong type of tomato. My burger was topped with three slices of a Plum tomato. Either they ran out of Beefsteaks or the chef/cook thought it was somehow chic to serve a Roma/Plum on a burger. It did not work; plum tomatoes contain too much water and thereby made the bun very soggy. In addition the three small tomato slices on top did their very best to slide off my burger several times, alright, enough about the tomatoes. The onions rings were downright terrible. Not enough coating, fried at the improper temperature rendering them greasy and soft with no crispness. One bright spot, the Margrills spicy sauce was quite good but clearly had difficulty holding up against the “beefy” flavor of the char grilled patty. This sauce would probably work well with chicken, certainly it does not pare well with beef. Service was virtually non-existent. Two employees in street clothes made no effort to extend the WOW factor. My ticket time was in excess of 10 minutes, far too long for a quick casual place. We paid twenty-two dollars (with tip) for two cheeseburgers and two cans of Coke. I felt the value was lacking. If the food was better, I could get beyond the other disappointing components of this establishment. No recommendation from me either way. Margrills is just another non-descript store front eatery touting itself as the next “best” thing. I will say, since the menu contained more than burgers and appears to be quite varied, I will go back to give them a second chance. As of now, I can only comment on my first experience. On a scale of 1 to 10, it scores a 5 http://www.marigrills.com/ Thu Nov 29 21:08:57 -0800 2007 2348362 146655 ueat 1 3335434 I just tried Squire's based on the recs on this post, and while I'm not sure it was the best burger I've ever had (I prefer my burgers a little thicker and juicier), it was really good, and the place itself is a real trip. Dark wood paneled wall, a huge wooden lobster hanging up, no-frills menu... I felt like I was in a small town far from Briarcliff. And it was pretty cheap too -- $7.95 with fries! I would definitely go back. Sat Jan 26 11:28:34 -0800 2008 2348362 28696 i_eat_a_lot_of_ice_cream 2 3337010 i eat, Squire's and Blazer are my favorties. Has Blazer reopened? Sun Jan 27 03:36:46 -0800 2008 3335434 11104 dolores 1 3382285 Mango's on Main Street in Mt. Kisco. Mexican/Central American cuisine. Simple, tasty and very juicy burger. Inexpensive and great. Not a fancy gourmet experience, jsut a burger as it should be. Ask for the Chipotle Mayo if you like spicy. Sun Feb 10 07:17:24 -0800 2008 2348362 135771 amirtirosh 1 3397904 I'm biased because I'm from Eastchester and consider myself a regular, but to be honest, I eat there less than one would think. The reason...you could get very used to eating there every other night. The burgers are delicious because they sell so many, that the meat is very fresh. I prefer the bleu cheese burger, but all the burgers are good. The Eastchester Burger is great when you're in the mood to really chow down. Order it Broadway'ed, and it's even burger. Props to Kelly's in Rye for having a great burger also. Aside from those two, the third best is probably Lazy Boy in WP. Although they classify this as a Kobe burger. Not sure of that, but it's pretty good. Thu Feb 14 12:17:51 -0800 2008 2348362 165800 jhopp217 2 3399942 Beechmont Tavern, North Ave./Eastchester Rd. in New Rochelle. Shhh...don't tell anyone...they're half price on Wed. nights! They're big, too, lots of topping choices. My only complaint: no pickles. Fri Feb 15 06:11:21 -0800 2008 3397904 13701 Dim Sum Diva 1 3400934 Blazer Pub reopened a week ago Monday - we are going there tonight for burgers - I'll let you know how it goes. Fri Feb 15 09:59:06 -0800 2008 2348362 87737 pobo 2 3407809 Wow, Blazer Pub is fantastic! We shared a blooming onion, which we loved. We each ordered a cheeseburger with sauteed onions and a side of french fries. The burgers were each about a 1 inch thick and cooked as we requested (rare, which is rare!). My only quibble would be the bun, which could have been a bit more substantial to hold up to the perfectly flavorful, greasy burger. We didn't even touch the fries, and I ate half of my burger - looking forward to a reprise for lunch tomorrow. Sun Feb 17 18:23:23 -0800 2008 3400934 87737 pobo 3 3408049 Excellent news. We tossed around the idea of going up for dinner but ended up at Pat's Hubba Hubba instead... Sun Feb 17 19:54:26 -0800 2008 3407809 108703 Zobot 4 3448981 is that Pat's place any good? I've seen one in Stamford forever, but I've never gone. Worth it? Sat Mar 01 04:05:40 -0800 2008 3408049 11120 adamclyde 5 3449073 It's a no-frills joint with decent burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and your standard assortment of "fried basket foods." It's not a greasy-spoon diner, but it's of that ilk. Clientèle range from teenagers looking for a place to hang out to senior citizens. I think it's probably similar to Colony in that a lot what makes Pat's special is that it is unique. You have to appreciate it for what it is and not just what food it serves. The original Hubba is in Port Chester, which still operates, but is no longer owned by Pat. Sat Mar 01 06:07:17 -0800 2008 3448981 108703 Zobot 3 3417501 I haven't been to the Blazer Pub in a while, but I preferred the hard rolls. Try them next time. Wed Feb 20 11:48:08 -0800 2008 3407809 67461 shellyesq 1 3448647 It's funny I had heard for years that the Cobble Stone in Purchase had great burgers. I went there a few months ago and was greatly disappointed. Nothing to me is more disturbing than getting a medium rare burger cooked medium rare and the meat being grey. The patty itself had almost no flavor. I usually use scant amounts of ketchup if any, and this I had to drown just to swallow. The service was excellent, and we had a child with some development issues with us and the waitress changed orders and didn't charge us on two occasions. The place was mobbed, so I assume it's usually better. I'd definitely give it another try. Fri Feb 29 19:59:39 -0800 2008 2348362 165800 jhopp217 2 3448983 I've been there (though it's probably been 3 years) and found it good, but nothing special. Sat Mar 01 04:06:25 -0800 2008 3448647 11120 adamclyde 3 3449019 Same here. Another place I've passed for years, but never gone in -- the Larchmont Tavern. How is their food? Sat Mar 01 05:17:02 -0800 2008 3448983 11104 dolores 4 3449080 We have been to LT twice -- once for lunch and once for dinner. The first time (dinner) I had a burger with brie and sauteed onions. It was delicious. My husband had the burger with cheddar cheese stuffed in the middle. Also really good. The only complaint was that the bun to burger ratio was a little off -- the buns were way too big for the burgers. Not to say that the burgers were small, but the buns were huge. Second time at lunch, my husband had the same stuffed burger, but this time I had a "southwestern salad" (fine, nothing exciting). Not sure if it was a lunch thing or not, but this time the burger came on an english muffin. Fries were good both times. LT gets very crowded. Since we have small kids, we got there at 5:45 for dinner and were seated right away, but the place filled up very quickly and although there's a bar, there's not a lot of room to wait for a table. For lunch, we got there at around 12:45 on a Saturday, and the place was packed. And just be warned, packed with lots of families with kids. Sat Mar 01 06:11:33 -0800 2008 3449019 10205 valerie 5 3450186 Dolores and Valerie, I have been to LT more times than I can count (grew up in Larchmont, it was the place to go for a casual bite). They were not known for their burgers (go to Sherwoods, although the ribs and fried chicken are great there) but for their roast beef wedge. I think now they are better known for meatballs, etc. I love the murphy, which is basically a meatloaf sandwich. Salads, etc. are pretty standard. I go there more for nostalgia than anything else. Sat Mar 01 14:28:44 -0800 2008 3449080 87737 pobo 6 3450213 pobo, where is Sherwoods? Sat Mar 01 14:38:10 -0800 2008 3450186 11104 dolores 7 3451736 Sherwoods is on the Boston Post Road, across the street from the police station. Park in the back (free parking!) there is a lot at the end of the dead end street coming from Larchmont Ave. It's a real local place, good, cheap, food. They are known for their ribs, which are fabulous, but the burgers are also good. However, I always seem to order the fried chicken, which I love (and bring half of it home for lunch the next day). Sun Mar 02 08:57:51 -0800 2008 3450213 87737 pobo 8 3451924 Fried chicken and ribs and good burgers, right in my (almost) back yard? Thanks, pobo, another one for my 'must try' list! Sun Mar 02 10:12:54 -0800 2008 3451736 11104 dolores 9 3452151 I only had a burger once at Sherwood's, but I wasn't really wowed. I'm not a rib eater, but my husband swears they have the best ribs ever. The tollhouse cookie pie is worth a visit alone, in my opinion. My advice - either show up when they first open (5 PM, I believe, at least on the weekend) or go in the 8-9PM range of after. Otherwise, you'll be waiting. They will do take-out, though. Sun Mar 02 11:41:57 -0800 2008 3451924 67461 shellyesq 6 3450472 Pobo, I forgot that the time we were there for dinner, I ordered the meatballs for my kids, along with macaroni & cheese. Both the meatballs and the mac & cheese were very good. And both times I saw a lot of people eating the roast beef sandwich, and while it looked good, it's just not my thing. In a way, I like how the LT burgers aren't monsterous. More than enough, certainly, but not gigantic. Sat Mar 01 16:15:32 -0800 2008 3450186 10205 valerie 1 4525937 piper's kilt makes a good burger that being said, it's totally unspectacular and nothing like the blazer burger or even squires Sat Mar 21 15:56:22 -0700 2009 2348362 87644 Foodie200 2 4530309 Good grief, if it's less spectacular than the Blazer it must be a REAL dive, LOL Mon Mar 23 11:31:03 -0700 2009 4525937 228219 wincountrygirl 1 4526019 BarCar Eatery in Mount Vernon and Route 100 in Yonkers both have an AMAZING black angus burger and excellent fries. Sat Mar 21 16:26:19 -0700 2009 2348362 233231 mary30 1 4531608 Perhaps a bit far, but Bay Burger in Sag Harbor. The fries are on par! You can also get a turkey, veggie or striped bass burger. Ice cream is home made. They have live music in the summer. Mon Mar 23 17:38:01 -0700 2009 2348362 276815 CCSPRINGS 1 4540675 Some more about Burgers from Westchester Magazine: Burger Wars, Battle: Bar http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Blogs/Eater/March-2009/Burger-Wars-Battle-Bar/ Director’s Cut: Burger Meister Dare we? Dare we? Yup—we’re going there. We’re going to discuss our favorite local burger. http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Blogs/Eater/February-2009/Directors-Cut-Burger-Meister/ Thu Mar 26 10:57:43 -0700 2009 2348362 151970 Jon1856 1 4721954 Last night I went to piper's kilt because it was reported to be the best burger in town. Unfortunately, eastchester isn't a very big town and doesn't have much competition, methinks. In westchester so far, the best burger I've found is at the cobblestone. It's not 100% idea all the time, but is usually well well above average. So it's possible I caught piper's kilt on a bad night, but I figure their place opened in 1965, and the cobblestone opened 30-40 years before that, so they've got 30-40 years more carbon on their grill than piper's kilt does. The absolute best burger I ever had in my life unfortunately I don't remember the name of the place, but it was in england, in the pennines. I was on a motorcycle tour through the pennines and we stopped at some small restaurant all by itself, and I don't know what they did, but it was an amazing burger. I even asked for sauteed onions which I normally hate, because they were so good too. Thu May 28 09:39:06 -0700 2009 2348362 323687 nixomose 2 4735146 Nix. I won't lie, I'm a regular at Piper's Kilt, so I am a little biased, but it is a very good burger. I haven't tasted a better one in Westchester for under $10. Sure you can get a gourment burger somewhere that is better, but just meat and maybe cheese, the Kilt can't be beat. Many people don't like the bun or the fries, but to me that isn't what the best burger is about. to me it's about the patty. I like mine medium/rare-rare. I want it pink in the middle, maybe even cool. They cook it perfectly 95% f the time, which is a feat when you consider how many the push out in a day. I have been to the Cobblestone twice and was told they blow the Kilt away. Both times I ordered medium rare on the rare side. Both tmes the burger came out medium well. I can deal with it if the quality of the meat is great. It wasn't. The meat was completely grey which is from age or freezer burn. The patty itself had no taste at all and I had to drown it in ketchup. Best Burger I've had in the past 6 months was at Jake's Steakhouse in Riverdale. Cost about $18, but wel worth it. Enormous, juicy, quality meat and perfectly cooked. Give it a try! Tue Jun 02 06:53:50 -0700 2009 4721954 165800 jhopp217 3 4735697 I had a good, but not great burger at Piper's Kilt a few months ago. Sadly, I ordered it medium, and it came as medium rare/well done. Just the smallest hint of pink... Real bummer. I went to Cobblestone, but it's been quite some time. I need to go back as I really don't remember it at all. Tue Jun 02 09:33:17 -0700 2009 4735146 11120 adamclyde 4 4738239 I'm puzzled by your description. Doneness is, in order from least to most: Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, Well done. You say you ordered it medium (literally the middle stage), and somehow it came not only one stage less than that in doneness (medium rare, one step up from rare), but two stages above, also? (well done, the most cooked). Wed Jun 03 05:49:29 -0700 2009 4735697 23843 Scott_R 5 4738709 sorry, let me rephrase. there was no pink, except for a tiny, itsy bit I could see at the very, very middle comprising probably one milimeter. That's not medium. nor is it medium well. It's well done. I don't like having to order two stages rarer to get to what I'm hoping for - a medium burger. Wed Jun 03 08:32:10 -0700 2009 4738239 11120 adamclyde 6 4738926 I can tell you from literally hundreds of burgers, and sitting next to thousands of customers over the last 10 years. This is the exception to the rule. All I can say is that you got the wrong burger. Literally 19 out of 20 times, or better, it's cooked perfectly. A place I like the food at which will remain nameless has good burgers but I have had it properly cooked possibly once out of every five times there. This to me, sadly, seems to be the norm. Wed Jun 03 09:42:17 -0700 2009 4738709 165800 jhopp217 7 4740177 good to hear it and glad you've had good experiences there. too bad mine wasn't. Wed Jun 03 15:21:24 -0700 2009 4738926 11120 adamclyde 8 5069218 I share your sentiment adamclyde. The Kilt used to be my favorite outside of NYC, and I'm growing increasingly frustrated with the recent inconsistency. Sometimes (when it's less busy) it's in the Top 5 of any burger I have ever had. Other times, it's simply disappointing, meaning, overcooked and just not "special". The one thing about Piper's Kilt that is consistent in recent experience is the poor service. The waitresses are apathetic at best, and they always screw up at least something every time I've gone. This past time, they forgot our apps, overcooked the burgers (Ordered medium-rare, came out medium well), and forgot the fried onions on my wife's burger. While in the past the quality of the food could outweigh the lack of service, it's just been too hit-or-miss recently. It will be a while before we are back. Wed Sep 30 08:06:37 -0700 2009 4740177 230608 CTburgerlover 1 4739590 The burgers and fries at the 101 Pub in Bogota, NJ are very good. Wed Jun 03 12:33:57 -0700 2009 2348362 113836 RONNIENJ4 2 5082776 I too vote for the 101 Pub for best burger - the Bortie Burger is huge and has mushrooms, onions and bacon and is always cooked perfectly, fries good too. Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley another amazing burger. Tue Oct 06 09:59:42 -0700 2009 4739590 1114304 se2karr 1 4739645 Trinity Bar & Grill 79 Purdy St, Harrison, NY Tel: (914) 835-5920 Great Angus burger...and a very nice restaurant too. I think it was $ 10.95 w/fries the last time I was there. Wed Jun 03 12:48:32 -0700 2009 2348362 426832 jtimson 2 4739719 I used to hang out there years ago when I knew one of the bartenders. The food was great, but I don't remember ever having a burger there. Might have to try it again. Is it stll the same owners? The name escapes me. Wed Jun 03 13:15:31 -0700 2009 4739645 165800 jhopp217 3 4897597 just went to the new elevation burger at 367 bloomfield ave in montyclair it is basically an in n out burger writ organic and gourmet fries in olive oil shakes malts and floats with blue bunny ice cream, not a freezer in the place and a super veggie burger Tue Jul 28 12:27:27 -0700 2009 4739719 1097361 foodismylife 1 4897698 Little Chowhound, I have one for you. I have been to many of the places listed so far, but this is hot off the press: Went to BOOM in Belmar today and was blown away. Maybe the best burger I've had + in a clean, restaurant-like setting near the ocean. A wide counter for shakes...it's a high end soda shop feel. We started with beer battered onion rings that were phenomenal - they'll make you forget french fries. I recently tested the so-called "best burger in NJ" at Copelands in Morristown, but the Boom burger far surpassed it....the $8 vs $20 cost doesn't hurt either. And White Manna? I'll give them some "old-school" points for the setting, but anyone who's waited in that line will tell you no burger is worth it. When down the shore, go try BOOM Tue Jul 28 12:52:25 -0700 2009 2348362 1097406 Morris Diner 2 4902769 And White Manna? I'll give them some "old-school" points for the setting, but anyone who's waited in that line will tell you no burger is worth it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Are we talking about Jersey City or Hackensack. Both places are vastly different in their burgers and fries........plus it depends how long the line or wait is. Fifteen minutes.....no big deal. More than that....I could say the same about any restaurant on the planet as well....if I were hungry. Thu Jul 30 06:43:27 -0700 2009 4897698 123497 fourunder 3 4906333 hackensack. to be fair, went on a weekend (probably a mistake) with brother in law - took 45 minutes for first bite...we had traveled too far to turn back. I'm just not a fan of that whole "having to figure out the process" ordering thing some places have. on a positive note, went back to Boom for a lamb burger which I'd since heard was their specialty...absoutely amazing. and their chocolate milkshake was perhaps the best I'd ever had (McCool's in Madison holds the NJ Monthly shake crown. but you can't lead it with a burger!). you know a place is good when you can't stop thinking about the food the next day Fri Jul 31 09:06:35 -0700 2009 4902769 1097406 Morris Diner 1 4965730 I agree with many others about Piper's Kilt in Eastchester: it's the gold standard for me, having grown up one town over. The only other place that I would even mention in the same sentence is PLAN B in Simsbury, CT (northwest of Hartford). I think they have locations in West Hartford and Glastonbury as well. The burger is excellent quality, loosely packed, and juicy. Their buns are made for them by a local bakery I am told, and the parmesan fries are awesome. This may even surpass Piper's Kilt for me now. Tough call. I hear that the burger at Napa & Co in Stamford is excellent- that is going to be the next contender for the title. Fri Aug 21 10:21:13 -0700 2009 2348362 1103412 Steve71 2 4983196 The burger at Napa really is excellent. I never though I'd pay so much for a burger ($26), but somehow it seems worth it. The proportions of all the ingredients are perfect, with no one component overwhelming the other. And the fries that come with it also rank up there as some of the best I've ever had. I think I may have to head over there tonight now that you've got me thinking about it! Thu Aug 27 11:48:08 -0700 2009 4965730 111441 gillyweed 1 4982284 Red Rooster in Brewster is really great....very retro, classic burgers and ambiance with outdoor dining area Thu Aug 27 07:40:42 -0700 2009 2348362 215110 cpeterson729 1 4982910 If you consider Newark "north" enough, I highly recommend Krug's Tavern in Ironbound. $6 for a 3/4 burger steamed on the grill. It's divey but friendly, been there since the 30's and still serving good food. Owners are related to Jake LaMotta of "raging Bull" fame. The standard around here is the Cloverleaf Tavern in Caldwell. Nice, juicy burger- not knock your socks off but much better than tightly packed diner fare. Steve's Sizzling Steaks on Rt 17 in Carlstadt makes a good Blaze Burger too. I have photos and full reviews in my profile link. But here's one of Krug's: Thu Aug 27 10:25:58 -0700 2009 2348362 1100876 Tommy Salami 1 5039865 I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but if you're in the Croton-on-Hudson/Cortland area an expanded bar called "Justin Thyme Cafe" has a really nice burger and a HUGE menu of all sorts as well as a good beer (bottled and tap) selection. It's a wood floor, very low key place. A nice house salad, two pints and a burger always put a smile on my face. Fri Sep 18 10:25:48 -0700 2009 2348362 1110283 ELerner 1 5068010 Just got back from the new Johnny Rockets in Mount Kisco. If you have kids, it's fun to take them there...as long as you won't be upset if you get a lousy burger. Bun was too doughy, beef was tasteless, lifeless and well done. And until they get the kinks worked out, even if I had asked to have my burger cooked med-rare (my kids distracted me when I ordered, need to sell them soon) I doubt my request would have been fulfilled. A 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 (and the shake helped out on the score) Tue Sep 29 17:39:41 -0700 2009 2348362 1110283 ELerner 2 5069396 where is this exactly located... Wed Sep 30 08:52:54 -0700 2009 5068010 23027 apples 2 5073360 Need to sell them...love it! Thu Oct 01 17:13:02 -0700 2009 5068010 165800 jhopp217 1 5068162 dont even know the name of the place but its directly across from sals in mamaroneck its a take out place.But one of the best hamburgers i ever had.great hard roll buns perfect char and a good quality meat Tue Sep 29 18:50:00 -0700 2009 2348362 1084089 ronhall51 2 5073364 Ronhall51, someone told me they had a great burger there too and they didn't remember thename. Sounds like I might have to go for a ride this weekend on a rainy Saturday! Thu Oct 01 17:13:59 -0700 2009 5068162 165800 jhopp217 2 5079598 Are you talking about Garden Catering? It's a take out. Mon Oct 05 06:50:21 -0700 2009 5068162 48135 laylag 3 5080049 yup that sounds like it !! its a take out place with a counter as you walk in to order from thanks!!! Mon Oct 05 09:55:59 -0700 2009 5079598 1084089 ronhall51 1 5073369 So ltttle chowhound, two and half years later. Where are you going for burgers? Thu Oct 01 17:15:24 -0700 2009 2348362 165800 jhopp217 1 5075734 No one's mentioned the Cabin in Valhalla. I think they make a great burger...and love their salted truffled fries. Also recently had a burger at Sutter's off the Thruway in Rockland (Airmont Road). Very good. Fri Oct 02 20:07:27 -0700 2009 2348362 131932 JanRan 2 5207749 Truffled fries are an individual thing. I think they taste (and smell) awful. And that's the only french fries they offer on the menu. Wed Nov 25 10:05:52 -0800 2009 5075734 150204 demifast 1 5087151 I'm surprised that Lazy Boy in WP was only mentioned once in passing - while it is not the best burger I've ever had, it was really good, and the variety of burgers they offer is great. The best burger I've had was from Rare in the city (I think it was a $30 burger though) - Shake Shack, Burger Joint, Five Guys, and Good Burger are all good for a fix, not sure if any of them have tristate outposts ? Wed Oct 07 18:53:24 -0700 2009 2348362 125934 ninnikuramen 1 5207077 Foster's Grill on Smithtown Blvd in Nesconset has an excellent low priced burger. Search on the web for a 50% off coupon on the second burger. Their price includes a drink and fries. ~Fred19 Wed Nov 25 04:58:28 -0800 2009 2348362 12184 Fred19 1 5209021 has anyone tried schnippers, down by the bus depot, by time square? i thought it was very good, but i was so hungry at the time it is hard to tell, but i definitely enjoyed it Wed Nov 25 19:53:18 -0800 2009 2348362 71745 rich51