Rocky's Crown Pub

Ben: 1/3 POUND CHEESEBURGER w/ fries. Lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese.

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TOTAL SCORE: 37

NOTES:
- small wood cottage feel inside
- can get very crowded and lively
- rocky’s crown point ale available on tap
- grilled onions available on request, but not on menu
- ½ lb. burgers recommended if fairly hungry
- very good for a straight forward, simple burger

- special: 1/3 lb. burger w/ fries and draft pint = $9.50 (11-2)

*****

James: 1/3 LB. CHEESEBURGER w/ fries. Lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese.

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TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:

- the taste of the meat is delicious and the flavor of the whole package is really good
- not a whole lot of options on the menu and beer selection is weak
- a good place to jump in and get a burger if you’re in the area, but watch the crowds

Nicky Rotten's Bar and Burger Joint

Ben: BREAKFAST Burger w/ seasoned fries. 100% organic black angus beef with an over-easy egg, potato cake, apple-wood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and Rotten sauce, medium rare.

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TOTAL SCORE: 43

NOTES:
- organic burgers and cheese
- small outdoor seating and small indoor mezzanine in addition to main area
- paddle fans, mobster theme and numerous flat screen tv’s
- very fast service and friendly staff
- hip hop and reggae music
- seasoned fries were awesome
- burger wrapped in paper and extra napkins provided to help the burden factor
- notice of ownership change in the window

James: PASTRAMI Burger w/ seasoned fries. 100% organic black angus beef with pastrami, dijon mustard, grilled onions and swiss cheese.

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TOTAL SCORE: 44

NOTES:

- great expedient service
- best fries downtown
- outdoor dining, flat screens and nice interior décor make for an entertaining experience
- burger was awesome, superior to Waterfront

The Waterfront

Ben: WATERFRONT Burger w/ fries. ¼ lb. with grilled onions, lettuce and cheese.

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TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:
- San Diego’s oldest tavern
- wharf and fishing theme
- small, divey and cool
- small outdoor seating areas
- burger not too large, but larger options available
- grilled onions a nice touch
- personal condiment tray is great

James: TEXAS Burger w/ fries. ½ lb. with grilled onions, bacon, tomato and cheese.

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TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:

- the flavor of the burger and the bun were average, but the whole package was pretty tasty
- the condiment tray was a nice addition, although the layer of gel on the mayo was kinda nasty
- i easily scarfed it down so I would suggest getting one of the more extravagant burgers

Corvette Diner Bar and Grill

Ben: BUFFALO BLUES Burger w/ onion rings. Spicy buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.

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TOTAL SCORE: 41

NOTES:
- 50’s style diner with lots to look at, family friendly

- very tasty blue cheese
- a little skimpy on the buffalo sauce, I recommend ordering extra sauce on the side or adding tabasco
- onion rings were great
- great dessert and shake options if you have room

- green river (lime soda) is very good

Kim (guest blogger): SID’S COWBOY WESTERN Burger w/ onion rings. Zesty BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, onion rings and cheddar cheese.

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TOTAL SCORE: 42

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Ian (guest blogger): RORY Burger w/ onion rings. Peanut butter, bacon and mayo.

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TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:

- peanut butter was an interesting flavoring

Al (guest blogger): DION Burger w/ fries. Swiss cheese and mushrooms.

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TOTAL SCORE: 41

NOTES:

- better than average burger in an interesting theatrical environment

Gaines (guest blogger): RORY Burger w/ onion rings. Peanut butter, bacon and mayo.

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TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:
- good peanut butter and well seasoned patty- patty was dry though- good onion ring option
- shake was good too

James: HOH Burger w/ onion rings. Fried onions and jalapenos, chipotle sauce, pepper jack cheese and lettuce.

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TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:
- burger was a little dry, but the overall flavor was pretty good- bummed by the lack of jalapenos on burger, docked a point on bundle
- great atmosphere

Soo (guest blogger): DANTE’S INFERNO Burger w/ onion rings. Pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, onion & lettuce.

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TOTAL SCORE: 34

NOTES:

- needs more sauce
- patty is dry, hard
- lettuce is sliced to thinly, hard to eat because it falls out
- bun needs to be more cushy

Albie's Beef Inn

Ben: MUSHROOM Burger (medium rare) w/ fries. Open faced with mushroom gravy.

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TOTAL SCORE: 40

NOTES:

- step back in time

- décor is amazing with lots of wood, crystal and mirrors

- ramos fizz (New Orleans style) excellent

-fries mediocre though mushroom gravy awesome

- open face style rather cumbersome

James: SOURDOUGH Burger with grilled onions, cheddar cheese, pickles, and fries.

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TOTAL SCORE: 45

NOTES:

- 125.5 lb Marlin

- speak easy bar with 70’s wood paneling and decorative wooden ducks- a definite 5 on background

- burger was perfectly cooked

- sourdough bread was money and the tequila sunrise was the best I’ve had

Gaines: SOURDOUGH Burger with grilled onions, cheddar cheese, pickles, and fries.

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TOTAL SCORE: 46

NOTES:

-fantastic all around

- the closest thing to a perfect burger yet

- too overwhelmed to write a just review

- one must go to fully understand