All Reviews...
Huxtaburger ~ Huxtaburger
Reviewed by Fawso on January 28, 2012
Huxtaburger, I was told upon arrival from our lunch companions, was the
“hip new eatery” in these parts.
Smith Street has everything from factory outlets to loan shark-style pawn shops, dance studios, bars, restaurants and of course tattoo par ... [read on]
Smith Street has everything from factory outlets to loan shark-style pawn shops, dance studios, bars, restaurants and of course tattoo par ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Theo ~ Huxtaburger
Reviewed by Fawso on January 28, 2012
Theo Huxtable, the good son of Heathcliff, that old rubber face.
Theo, derived from the Greek word for God - a fitting tag for this burger.
This is a good one – take the standard Huxtaburger, add some bacon, then another kick arse patty, a ... [read on]
Theo, derived from the Greek word for God - a fitting tag for this burger.
This is a good one – take the standard Huxtaburger, add some bacon, then another kick arse patty, a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ Hillstone
Reviewed by GPM on November 27, 2011
Having spent almost a week in America by now, I've noticed that they are pretty keen on freedom. And although they aren't shy in letting you know that you are in the land of the free and that everyone has rights and so forth, it is this reviewers opi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Wagyu Beef Burger ~ The Mill Hotel
Reviewed by Lyman on November 27, 2011
The Mill Hotel in Sydney's southwest was once known as Milperra's Viking Tavern - the scene of a bloody shootout on Fathers Day 1984 between rival members of the Comancheros and Banditos.
I experienced a different type of crime - though one no less ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Ambrosiaburger ~ Nepenthe
Reviewed by GPM on November 26, 2011
There is no value attributed to "venue" in the burgerater scoring system. This is by design; some of the best burgers are served at dives or faux dives, and this shouldn't reduce, and certainly doesn't increase, the score of either.
So it was ... [read on]
So it was ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Wildburger (Crocodile) ~ Wildburger
Reviewed by Lyman on November 23, 2011
Paul Hogan, after spending much of his acting life heading for the jaws of a crocodile, should come here to Darwin to turn the tables.
But the first problem with that would be, you'd never know if he liked Wildburger's house specialty because hi ... [read on]
But the first problem with that would be, you'd never know if he liked Wildburger's house specialty because hi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Big Moo ~ Moo Gourmet Burgers
Reviewed by Lyman on November 18, 2011
I'd like to tell you about the phenomenal taste of this beautiful burger.
I mean, couldn't you just stare at it - mouth watering - for hours? The moment captured in eternity as that perfect golden yolk is about to cascade across this luscious lun ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Barramundi Burger ~ Fish on Fire
Reviewed by Lyman on November 18, 2011
Fish On Fire is a tidy little hole-in-the-wall 'takeaway with chairs' on bustling Glebe Point Road, with a menu full of promise and a steady stream of hipster doofii pouring off the State Transit Mercedes out front and collecting a fry-up for the wal ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)New Orleans Cajun Fish Burger ~ Degree
Reviewed by Lyman on November 15, 2011
One word comes to mind when you see a burger titled "New Orleans Cajun Fish Burger" while in a New Zealand bar.
That word is bullshit (pron: bullshut).
What this burger should've been called is "NZ Wobbegong fillet generously sprinkled with Ma ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Original Cheeseburger ~ Cheeseburger in Paradise
Reviewed by GPM on October 17, 2011
Convenience is very important. After a 10 hour flight to Hawaii followed by a long wait at customs, I was pretty much ready to eat anywhere. It was also hot and I was still in early spring Sydney clothes walking down the beach road at Waikiki. I felt ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Mikro Bifteki ~ The Little Press & Cellar
Reviewed by Peg on September 22, 2011
Celebrity chefs are everywhere in Australia. The supermarket, on the telly, in the book stores and plastered all over the busses. I've had enough.
burgerater.com has made a conscious point not to engage the services of a celebrity chef to enhanc ... [read on]
burgerater.com has made a conscious point not to engage the services of a celebrity chef to enhanc ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Crispy bacon and cheese ~ Grill'd
Reviewed by GPM on September 9, 2011
It is difficult to argue an anti-American case on a website dedicated to the burger. Despite its European origins (see Wikipedia for an entertaining discussion on origins), the burger is synonymous with America.
And I am not anti-American in ... [read on]
And I am not anti-American in ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ Northbridge Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on August 16, 2011
It is rare these days to enter a bistro at a public bar or 'pub' and be greeted by a waitress ready to show you to a table. It is also rare that you get full table service rather than the standard 'please order from the bar'. Instead of being given ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Royale Burger ~ Crepes Royale
Reviewed by Lyman on July 23, 2011
Crepes Royale is upstairs in one of the oldest buildings in one of Australia's oldest towns. And with a name like Crepes Royale, and with a menu consisting largely of, well... crepes... you would hardly imagine this place to be progressive.
[read on]
[read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Fish Burger ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Lyman on July 13, 2011
Red Rooster knows what's wrong with this burger.
On their website, they even give a hint.
"Smooth Oreodory fish fillet, lettuce and tartare sauce in a soft damper roll." Oreo-dory? Or just plain 'orrible-odoury? The burger stinks. ... [read on]
On their website, they even give a hint.
"Smooth Oreodory fish fillet, lettuce and tartare sauce in a soft damper roll." Oreo-dory? Or just plain 'orrible-odoury? The burger stinks. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Beatbox Burger ~ Beatbox Kitchen Rooftop
Reviewed by Lyman on June 1, 2011
Beatbox is a mobile burgervan that looks like a 1980’s stereo, and is about the same size as one.
Beatbox is a Twitter-led cult in Melbourne, advertising its location only hours before and turning up to car parks or sporting fixtures to ply its ... [read on]
Beatbox is a Twitter-led cult in Melbourne, advertising its location only hours before and turning up to car parks or sporting fixtures to ply its ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(5 Stars)
(5 Stars)Smokey BBQ Angus ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Lyman on May 30, 2011
This is a dry burger.
It is so dry, comedian Steven Wright asked it to write his jokes.
Breweries are planning on releasing it in a bottle under the brand Tooheys Extra Extra Dry.
It’s so dry, you can hang it in your cupboard and it ... [read on]
It is so dry, comedian Steven Wright asked it to write his jokes.
Breweries are planning on releasing it in a bottle under the brand Tooheys Extra Extra Dry.
It’s so dry, you can hang it in your cupboard and it ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken and Haloumi Burger ~ Lavender Blue
Reviewed by Lyman on April 2, 2011
When I went to burger school with Headmaster Shano and that tyrant Peg from the PE Department, they taught me two things:
1) The first rule of burgerater is don’t talk about burgerater; especially with your mouth full.
2) a burger is n ... [read on]
1) The first rule of burgerater is don’t talk about burgerater; especially with your mouth full.
2) a burger is n ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Veal and Bacon Burger ~ Deus Ex Machina Cafe
Reviewed by Lyman on March 20, 2011
DEUS EX MACHINA means God in the Machine. Clumsy typing gives you DEU SEX MACHINA which presumably means God did something entirely inappropriate to the machine. Twice.
But you could understand it if that kind of act happened here, amid this loi ... [read on]
But you could understand it if that kind of act happened here, amid this loi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Falafel Burger ~ Salt
Reviewed by Lyman on January 18, 2011
To be honest I went to SALT because I thought it was a movie starring Angelina Jolie. But I ended up just looking like THE TOURIST because it’s actually a restaurant within the grounds of the Sofitel at Fiji’s Denarau Island.
While BEYOND BORD ... [read on]
While BEYOND BORD ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Graham Kennedy Burger ~ Burger Bun
Reviewed by Lyman on January 17, 2011
The first thing that struck me about the fast food counter “Burger Bun” at Sydney’s Broadway shopping centre is that, inexplicably, all its burgers are named after awards or prizes.
There is the Grammy, the Oscar, the Booker, the Pulitzer and ... [read on]
There is the Grammy, the Oscar, the Booker, the Pulitzer and ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)The Legend ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on November 25, 2010
Chicken, the Great Bird. Flightless (well, virtually).
Warnie, the Great Man. Fearless (not merely virtually).
Pair the two together and you have a winning combination, much like the tangy BBQ sauce and mayonnaise marriage upon w ... [read on]
Warnie, the Great Man. Fearless (not merely virtually).
Pair the two together and you have a winning combination, much like the tangy BBQ sauce and mayonnaise marriage upon w ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Wagyu beef burger ~ Rockpool Bar and Grill
Reviewed by GPM on November 20, 2010
Rockpool’s burger has been getting plenty of good press of late. It all started when Peg and I sampled the wagyu burger at Rockpool Melbourne and I gave it a then record 4.5 stars out of 5.
Since then the mainstream press has caught on and wa ... [read on]
Since then the mainstream press has caught on and wa ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)? ~ St James Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on September 8, 2010
I have no idea what this burger is called. I ordered a 'mexican parmigiana' as I had many times before at the St James Hotel and instead of receiving a piece of deep fried chicken covered with cheese, I got a burger. Imagine my surprise when the bu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Wagyu Beef ~ Arthouse Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on September 8, 2010
I have reviewed a burger from this hotel before, some time ago, and I think the menu has subsequently
been reviewed, and changes made.
The menu is more compact, and contains some interesting interpretations of certain dishes.
For examp ... [read on]
The menu is more compact, and contains some interesting interpretations of certain dishes.
For examp ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Marquee de F*ck Burger ~ White Trash Fast Food
Reviewed by Tongles on September 2, 2010
After the major disappointment of a Berlin McDonalds’ Big Tasty Bacon, I wasn't sure I would be able to face another burger again. I had lost my way.
However, when I walked into White Trash Fast Food and perused the menu (with it's generou ... [read on]
However, when I walked into White Trash Fast Food and perused the menu (with it's generou ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Beef bacon & cheese ~ The Office
Reviewed by Fawso on September 2, 2010
The Office.
A brilliant name for a pub. The perfect cover for a sneaky long lunch or afternoon drink.
When your wife calls to enquire where you are you simply tell the truth and reply “I’m at the office”.
A Thursday lunch time, around 12.15p ... [read on]
A Thursday lunch time, around 12.15p ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Ahi Burger ~ Umalu’s
Reviewed by Fawso on August 25, 2010
‘Ahi (ah-hee) is a type of fish. I was unaware of this until I read the menu at Umalu’s.
I realised that unlike with beef (angus, wagyu), and chicken (grilled, fried) burgers there are literally thousands of types of fish that one could make a ... [read on]
I realised that unlike with beef (angus, wagyu), and chicken (grilled, fried) burgers there are literally thousands of types of fish that one could make a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Garnish Burger ~ Garnish
Reviewed by Lyman on August 24, 2010
Going to Haberfield and not ordering pizza or pasta feels a bit like setting up your homemade goat sacrifice in St Peter’s Square and inviting Benedict XVI down to work the rotisserie.
But some days you need to say sayonara to the carbonara and ... [read on]
But some days you need to say sayonara to the carbonara and ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Club Burger ~ St George Motor Boat Club
Reviewed by Lyman on August 23, 2010
I must admit to a series of disappointments on the day of sampling this burger. Firstly, I got completely the wrong idea when I was told we were going to a Motorboat club.
S ... [read on]
S ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Bacon & Egg Burger ~ Recharging
Reviewed by Lyman on August 22, 2010
Is there a bigger scam going around at the moment than the one perpetuated by mobile phone companies who change the size of the plugs on their rechargers more often than they change the handsets, forcing us mug punters to just keep lining up to buy m ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Big Tasty Bacon ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Tongles on August 21, 2010
Burgerater readers, it has been some time since I have posted a review. It is perhaps timely that with new adventure comes new inspiration, and I post one now. I am in Berlin, the centre of so much history and culture. But after taking roughly 36 hrs ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Beef & Bacon Burger ~ Blackbird Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on August 3, 2010
There are a few things that i consider to be bare minimums when being served a burger. They are:
1. A decent bun
2. That contents advertised as being on the burger are actually found on it; and
3. The burger is of a size reflecting th ... [read on]
1. A decent bun
2. That contents advertised as being on the burger are actually found on it; and
3. The burger is of a size reflecting th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Angry Tendercrisp ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on July 25, 2010
Sometimes it is as if I sit in on the marketing meetings at this popular chain. The restaurant that came up with the Quad Stacker (4 x beef patty, 4 x cheese + bacon) and the Extreme Double Whopper have come up with a spicy chicken burger known as t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Portuguese Chicken Burger ~ Flame 'N' Chicken
Reviewed by Peg on July 21, 2010
To me chicken burgers are much like BBQ sauce, both have experienced a steady, strong increase in popularity to the point where many Neanderthal type men (and women) now see them as the default option.
When did BBQ sauce become standard on bacon & ... [read on]
When did BBQ sauce become standard on bacon & ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Pierre Creations Beef Charbroiled with American Cheese ~ Continental Flight 761
Reviewed by Shano on July 3, 2010
Airline food is not often worth remembering, but most airlines are smart enough to keep it simple. A bag of pretzels or mixed nuts, a cheese plate, a turkey sandwich.
Not Continental Airlines. They insist on serving a hot meal, possibly out ... [read on]
Not Continental Airlines. They insist on serving a hot meal, possibly out ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Bacon Deluxe ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on July 2, 2010
Over the years I have come to respect many people in our ever expanding industry. Whether it be a chef, a baker, a butcher, a farmer, all of these people are part of the machine that is the burger industry and all have their part to play. One of my ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Wagyu Beef ~ PJ Gallaghers
Reviewed by Fawso on July 2, 2010
PJ Gallagher’s is of course, first and foremost, a pub. And a good pub at that. Never mind the stench of year-old beer and the leg-burning exercise of walking across the sticky-like-wet-cement floorboards downstairs. That is all part of its charm, a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Beef and Bacon Burger ~ Red Lion Hotel
Reviewed by Lyman on June 30, 2010
The southern Brisbane suburb of Moorooka is apparently best known for the Viper Room, Brisbane’s first legalised brothel.
I know this only because whenever I go to that part of town and give the cabbie a nearby address, they all smile knowingly ... [read on]
I know this only because whenever I go to that part of town and give the cabbie a nearby address, they all smile knowingly ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Sebel Citigate Hotel
Reviewed by Lyman on June 11, 2010
There are lots of reasons why this burger does not rate highly in my ongoing journey through in-room dining burger options around the country.
But I don’t need lots of reasons, I only need one: the burger pattie was made with shredded carrot. ... [read on]
But I don’t need lots of reasons, I only need one: the burger pattie was made with shredded carrot. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: 
(1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Macroburger ~ Iku Wholefoods
Reviewed by GPM on June 4, 2010
I was in the city having lunch in the park - I believe that is called al fresco – and, consistent with this return to nature, I dined on a Macroburger from Iku Wholefoods.
Iku is a corporate hippy mecca. Given the pricing at this place it i ... [read on]
Iku is a corporate hippy mecca. Given the pricing at this place it i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Lean Beef Burger ~ Dunkirk Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on May 30, 2010
On a bright sunny Sydney afternoon my dining companion and I were faced with a choice. Two hotels on either side of the street, both offering lunch and drinks. One Hotel offered a $5.00 steak and chips whilst the other had no visible outdoor signag ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Hamburger ~ Hamburger Heaven
Reviewed by Peg on May 28, 2010
I am not a religious man. I have not read more than a page or two of the Bible. I once purchased a book of biblical phrases so as I could throw out applicable quotes anytime I needed to sound intelligent on the topic. That is the extent of my know ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)The Charlie Burger ~ Charlie Bar
Reviewed by Peg on May 15, 2010
The Charlie Bar is fast becoming my favourite bar in Manly. With many licensed premises to choose from, this recently refurbished hotel has taken a previously small, loud and cramped nosedive of a venue, into a relaxed seaside brassiere that caters ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Chicky Bar Burger ~ Bar Fresh
Reviewed by Peg on May 13, 2010
It is rare that I get to consume a burger when sitting in front of a computer. As I type I’m eating the 'Chicky Bar Burger' from a well known salad shop / cafe in the Sydney CBD. To the best of my knowledge this is the first ever burgerater.com 'li ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Tandoori chicken burger ~ The Glenmore Hotel
Reviewed by GPM on April 30, 2010
It’s hard to reckon how many cover-judgers have passed The Glenmore Hotel and dismissed it as a dingy dive not fit for their consumption. This is because, to the casual observer, The Glenmore is not impressive. On first blush it is The Australian H ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Double Down Burger ~ KFC
Reviewed by Shano on April 24, 2010
The marketing strategy of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has been difficult to rationalize in recent times.
As the obesity epidemic became a hot topic for government and media over the last decade, many fast-food chains took to rebranding with “healt ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Organic Beef Burger ~ Burnt Orange Café
Reviewed by Lyman on April 19, 2010
This was a burger that right from the start said to me it would be worth every cent of its $23 price tag.
Firstly I was sitting on a table overlooking Sydney Harbour’s northern stretches on a lazy Sunday afternoon that appeared to have been sto ... [read on]
Firstly I was sitting on a table overlooking Sydney Harbour’s northern stretches on a lazy Sunday afternoon that appeared to have been sto ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Spicy chicken ~ Nook Café
Reviewed by Fawso on April 16, 2010
"Northern end of Sydney’s bustling CBD, this is where I now find myself working after a switch in my office location. No more from the southern ghetto, where frankly, being so close to Chinatown, establishments serving burgers as part of their menu w ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Porto Chicken Burger ~ Bump & Grind Cafe
Reviewed by Lyman on April 12, 2010
I should have known to lower my expectations when entering the ‘bump & grind’ café at the south end of King Street Newtown. No, not just because the owners could conceivably open a Thai restaurant next - such are their skills with punning the restaur ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Stockman's beef burger ~ Cremorne Hotel
Reviewed by GPM on April 3, 2010
The Cremorne Hotel has always unashamedly chased the gambler’s dollar. This much is evident by the leviathan advertisement adhered to the Hotel’s northern external wall extolling the virtues of the wonderful gaming machines inside.
As a part ... [read on]
As a part ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Angus beef burger ~ Vessel
Reviewed by GPM on March 25, 2010
Despite the best endeavours of the Board, and the generous support of menulog.com (fantastic site btw), burgerater still hasn't turned a book profit. There is no doubt that we, and all our fans, are much richer for having this site, but it is quite ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Cajun Chicken Burger ~ Cafe Cozy
Reviewed by Peg on March 24, 2010
Italian, Japanese, Thai & General. These were the sub-menus found within the main menu at this 'cozy' cafe in the Sydney CBD.
Whenever I enter a place that serves mixed cuisine I immediately think it’s going to be crap. A jack of all trades, mas ... [read on]
Whenever I enter a place that serves mixed cuisine I immediately think it’s going to be crap. A jack of all trades, mas ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Angry Angus (Double) ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on March 20, 2010
I am sick and tired of the Australian press running stories on the nutritional content of burgers. Burgers, especially those made by fast food chains are generally not nutritious. I do not need some know it all journalist to write a newspaper articl ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Three Mini Burgers ~ The Hilton
Reviewed by Lyman on March 15, 2010
It’s lucky the Hilton Hotel sends out a crisp cloth napkin with its meals – it makes it so much easier for them to raise the white flag.
Yes, just when you thought those Frenchies over at the Sofitel chain were in a class of their own as ‘cheese ea ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)MegaBurger ~ 4 Pines
Reviewed by Fawso on March 13, 2010
"4 pines is a fantastic bar in Manly. Why is it fantastic? A few reasons. It isn't massive like so many other venues in Manly, it has an excellent selection of beers, live music and friendly staff who enjoy a laugh. A bar, however, does not equal a r ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken Supremo Burger ~ Nandos
Reviewed by Peg on March 3, 2010
Sometimes when I am on the telephone to a woman whom I have never met, I often find myself wondering if she's hot. Some women sound extremely hot on the telephone but when you meet them in person, you quickly realise that the voice does not match th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Beef burger ~ Sandbar
Reviewed by GPM on February 21, 2010
It is wrong to make judgement and then draw a line underneath it without
intention to ever revisit your conclusion. This is especially relevant
for things subject to change or improvment, such as suburbs
(personally I heart gentrification). But, m ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Hamburger ~ Big Fish, Little Fish
Reviewed by Peg on February 7, 2010
I do not like having my meals dictated by the time of day. Too often I have sat down in a cafe only to be told that I had missed breakfast because someone else has decided a time when breakfast should stop being served. If I sit down to breakfast a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Tower Burger ~ Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Reviewed by Peg on January 31, 2010
For as long as I can remember those around me have often stuffed their McDonalds Cheeseburger or Quarter Pounder with fries prior to eating it. I tried this phenomenon at one point and the result although pleasing, left me feeling like I had tampere ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef burger (with cheese) ~ Grill'd
Reviewed by GPM on January 30, 2010
There is nothing more satisfying than nailing a really good parking spot.
I had spent the day pursuing my current courtship and had travelled across most of Sydney. I bought a new suit at a healthy discount in Alexandria, completed a beer-cof ... [read on]
I had spent the day pursuing my current courtship and had travelled across most of Sydney. I bought a new suit at a healthy discount in Alexandria, completed a beer-cof ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Hilton Burger ~ Harbord Beach Hotel
Reviewed by Lyman on January 24, 2010
The Harbord Hilton is having an identity crisis.
It is not one of the worldwide hotel chain’s better-known establishments.
In fact, if you asked Hilton Corp about it, they would think you about as intellectually vibrant as one of Conrad H ... [read on]
It is not one of the worldwide hotel chain’s better-known establishments.
In fact, if you asked Hilton Corp about it, they would think you about as intellectually vibrant as one of Conrad H ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Beef burger with the lot ~ Harbord Fish 'n Chips
Reviewed by Fawso on January 17, 2010
What a stunner of a day, sun shining in a clear blue sky, light breeze, and sh*t-house waves - must be summer!
Time for a feed then home to watch the Aussies finish off Pakistan in the Hobart test. But where to eat? It's 11.30am, too late for bre ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Spicy Chicken Burger ~ Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Reviewed by Lyman on January 15, 2010
Thigh meat? Unacceptable. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Standard Ranch Burger ~ Standard Bar & Grill
Reviewed by Lyman on January 10, 2010
Built above New York’s so-called High Line and overlooking Captain Chesley B “Sully” Sullenberger’s favourite aquatic landing moat in the Hudson, the Standard Hotel has it all. All, except perhaps, a half decent marketing manager who might have reali ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ City Hotel Bistro
Reviewed by Peg on January 9, 2010
The definition of 'deceit' as I understand it, is acting with the intention to mislead by lying or not disclosing the truth. To be deceived can leave a person feeling, amongst other things, cheated, humiliated or in this case, extremely angry.
I ... [read on]
I ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Superior Vegie ~ Ingrids
Reviewed by Fawso on January 5, 2010
"Ingrids is a small, very unassuming diner/café in the beautiful Whistler village.
How can a café be unassuming? Not sure, but in this case, it just can.
After a day on the hill, this is just the place for a post-shred meal. Not a complete stran ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Wagyu beef burger ~ Bottom of the Harbour Cafe
Reviewed by GPM on January 3, 2010
I started my burger rating career with a wagyu burger: a most disappointing version served up by 333 Bar – it has since been removed from the menu (such is the power that I yield).
Wagyus have copped some criticism since then, mainly due to ... [read on]
Wagyus have copped some criticism since then, mainly due to ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Grand Angus ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on January 3, 2010
When I first came into the business of burger rating I was warned by some of those close to me not to put too much of my personal information on the internet for all to see. These people had my best interests at heart and did not want to see the day ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Bacon and cheese Whopper ~ Burger King
Reviewed by Fawso on January 3, 2010
"First stop: LAX. What a hole this airport is. I have been to a few airports in my time, this is one of the worst. That said though - it is undergoing renovations and will be updated and improved.
Nevertheless, it was where I had the chance to stret ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on December 30, 2009
Contrary to my previous comments, it turns out the Leagues Club Burger review posted previously would not be my last in 2009 after all. Given that review was posted on the 23rd December, a full 8 days before the new year, it was foolish of me to thi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel Burger ~ The Liberty Cafe
Reviewed by GPM on December 29, 2009
Driving down the main street of Yass, extremely hungry after a day devouring Van Goghs, Monets and other masters’ at Australia’s national gallery, I was disappointed to find most of the town’s eateries shut for the holiday period. There were two opt ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Works Beef Burger ~ Bistro on Phillip
Reviewed by Peg on December 23, 2009
"The NSW Leagues Club was founded in 1914 by men who considered the Rugby League movement needed a Club to add prestige of its own. In naming the Club, the first Board of Directors were mindful of supporters who belonged to other leagues' such as sw ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Beef burger ~ Bonds Corner Cafe
Reviewed by GPM on December 19, 2009
Who could forget the furore that surrounded the debate over how a burger should be rated where the chef leaves the sauce on the side for you to add as you please.
I dub this chapter of history Condimentgate or the Global Sauce Crisis (“GSC”) ... [read on]
I dub this chapter of history Condimentgate or the Global Sauce Crisis (“GSC”) ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Grind Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on December 16, 2009
My diet takes a hammering at this time of year. The festive season is in full swing and I am back reviewing burgers on a near daily basis.
For the last few weeks I have been walking past this café and noticed their offering of a Beef Burger with ... [read on]
For the last few weeks I have been walking past this café and noticed their offering of a Beef Burger with ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Turkish Rooster ~ Salty Rooster
Reviewed by Peg on December 14, 2009
For the best part of three years our friends and colleagues have been singing the praises of Salty Rooster. From what I could gather Salty Rooster was a local chicken shop in Narrabeen that dished out some highly regarded chicken burgers. For eac ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Mighty Angus ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Omelette on December 13, 2009
Let me start this tale by saying, two and a half years ago, I wasn't much of a McDonalds man. Thats not to say I was never a fan. Some of my fondest childhood memories are a result of a visit to the "Golden Arches". And since those childhood days I'm ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Satay Chicken Burger ~ Feast Catering
Reviewed by Peg on December 4, 2009
When my colleagues and I first commissioned this site back in 2006, we knew that we were venturing into unchartered waters. We were embarking on something that had not been done before, something new and something special. We were entering into the ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Big burger ~ Benbury Burgers
Reviewed by GPM on November 3, 2009
Operating on a level of euphoria that you people who didn't pick the winner in the 2009 Melbourne Cup will never understand, I returned to Benbury Burgers on Cup Day to once again review one of burgerater.com's favourite locations.
It had been ... [read on]
It had been ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Zinger Burger ~ Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Reviewed by Peg on October 18, 2009
What is it about this restaurant chain that keeps me coming back? To answer this question I needed to look at the circumstances that surround my visits. Invariably there is one constant when it comes to my visiting KFC and that is that I am hungove ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Brodburger ~ Bowen Park Carpark
Reviewed by Lyman on October 9, 2009
I must admit that eating food handed to you by an anonymous hand and forearm emerging from the darkened flyscreen-covered window of a caravan adjoining a public toilet block in an Australian Capital Territory carpark sounds about as healthy as asking ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Mustard & Pickled ~ Grill'd
Reviewed by GPM on August 30, 2009
I am so sick of people telling me about Grill’d. It’s either people telling me about Grill’d or Counter Burger: how great they are, how it is unbelievable that burgerater haven’t reviewed either, etc. Every day with this.
So I read with some ... [read on]
So I read with some ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Venison Burger ~ Hotel Llao Llao
Reviewed by Lyman on August 27, 2009
Following the Burgerater Bosses’ explicit instructions to disperse to the four corners of the globe to review the latest international offerings, I found myself deep in the Patagonian rainforest of southern Argentina. With the current concerns about ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Super giant burger ~ Quick
Reviewed by Tongles on August 24, 2009
In the burger wars of france, and indeed any country, market share is king. It is perhaps surprising that burger king is practically nonexistent, however according to my local sources the king was beaten into the dunces by quick, a belgian burger cha ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Crispy Bacon & Cheese ~ Grill'd
Reviewed by Lyman on August 23, 2009
War, what is it good for? Well, apparently, it’s pretty good for unprecedented burger choice for battle-weary footsoldiers in Sydney’s north.
This Burgerater Brigadier commando-rolled into the hot zone to conduct a parade ground inspection on t ... [read on]
This Burgerater Brigadier commando-rolled into the hot zone to conduct a parade ground inspection on t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Fergburger w/cheese (Brie) ~ Fergburger
Reviewed by Peg on August 15, 2009
WOW. It's just a tick past 4am local time and after turning the corner onto Shotover Street, myself and ex-employee Omelette are greeted by a mass of people all hovering around this world renowned burger shop. Anyone who has ever been to Queenstown ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (5 Stars)
(5 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Coronet Peak Ski Field
Reviewed by Peg on August 10, 2009
Throughout the course of history many remarkable men have made glorious and triumphant returns. Often these men return bigger and better and their future achievements supersede their initial ones. Whether it is our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ ret ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Le CBO ~ MacDonalds
Reviewed by Tongles on August 9, 2009
"Le mix parfait". Three simple words. Here are another three simple words - chicken, bacon, onion. This is the foundation on which this "limited time only" offering from macdonalds is built.
Not since the el maco burger has macdonalds provided ... [read on]
Not since the el maco burger has macdonalds provided ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Double cheeseburger ~ Burger King
Reviewed by Tongles on August 2, 2009
It's been a while. Not that I haven't eaten burgers during my hiatus, I have, but writers block gripped me like
a prepubescent teenager after discovering adult magazines.
I am writing from bangkok, in transit before I commence a month of euro ... [read on]
I am writing from bangkok, in transit before I commence a month of euro ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Wagyu beef burger ~ Rockpool Bar and Grill
Reviewed by GPM on June 12, 2009
Two Indians, a Russian, a Honky and an Anglo walk into a bar.
This is no joke. This was my Friday night at Rockpool Bar in Sydney. This is a flash new bar, popular amongst trendy, wealthy types: I was quite sure that ours was the most mult ... [read on]
This is no joke. This was my Friday night at Rockpool Bar in Sydney. This is a flash new bar, popular amongst trendy, wealthy types: I was quite sure that ours was the most mult ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Sofitel Wagyu Burger ~ Sofitel Brisbane in room dining
Reviewed by Lyman on March 20, 2009
If there’s one item on the room service menu a good city upmarket hotel should focus on, it’s their burger. It’s simple logic. The standard clientele of in-room dining is either interstate business travellers who don’t have the time or the inclinatio ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Phav Baji ~ Bombay Blue (Bandra)
Reviewed by GPM on February 15, 2009
This is probably pushing the limits of the definition of burger. I don’t imagine that the founding fathers had the Phav Baji in mind when they founded this site. However, it is an Indian take on the Western burger and as we will all soon be answeri ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)BBQ Chicken Burger ~ Indigo
Reviewed by GPM on February 14, 2009
The Indigo Deli / Bar is part of New India. When you read about it in the travel guides, the description is usually along the lines of “where Bollywood’s beautiful girls and boys hang out” or some such. And it is a nice place: there is a deli down ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Duck breast burger ~ Burger Room
Reviewed by GPM on January 25, 2009
I was on a sub-trip. As most burgerater readers know, I am currently on a burgerater secondment to India, to inspect the capability of the emerging superpower, to see what burgers it is developing and to determine how real the threat really is.
I ... [read on]
I ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Texan ~ Rock In Burger
Reviewed by Fawso on January 24, 2009
My experience at Rock In Burger is at odds with what GPM experienced. Proof they have read his scathing review and endeavoured to lift their game. And lift they have.
Or perhaps it is that their Roo burger stinks. Such is life.
I found myself i ... [read on]
Or perhaps it is that their Roo burger stinks. Such is life.
I found myself i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chicken Maharaja Mac ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by GPM on January 23, 2009
I walked into the McDonalds at Phoenix Mills in Mumbai looking for adventure. My earlier visit to an Indian McDonalds had left me somewhat disappointed. I had yearned for the exotic, but had been given the mundane.
Perusing the menu, I noticed o ... [read on]
Perusing the menu, I noticed o ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Beef burger with the lot ~ Pier Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on January 11, 2009
Port Hedland is a dynamic town of 15,000 people located in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia.
Dynamic indeed, friggin hot some days, even hotter on others. And the flies, gotta love the little bastards up here, if you didn’t you would surely ... [read on]
Dynamic indeed, friggin hot some days, even hotter on others. And the flies, gotta love the little bastards up here, if you didn’t you would surely ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel Burger ~ Coffee Bean
Reviewed by Fawso on January 11, 2009
Rozelle is the modest sibling of the much overhyped, poodle-parading entity that Balmain has become.
Look no further than the Rozelle versus Balmain markets for a comparison.
Many cafes. A stalwart of Rozelle – Coffee Bean, was the place to dine. ... [read on]
Many cafes. A stalwart of Rozelle – Coffee Bean, was the place to dine. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Blue Cheese Burger ~ Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Reviewed by J-Bomb on January 10, 2009
They say there is a drought in Australia. There is certainly no drought when it comes to our burger-related culture. Sadly, I recently discovered that in London, there is a severe drought of reasonably priced, good quality burgers. After many days of ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Tenderloin, Egg and Emmenthal Burger ~ Salt Water Café
Reviewed by GPM on January 9, 2009
Let’s get this straight from the get-go: India is not a land of snake charmers. The streets aren’t lined with cows. Not all the food here will send you straight to the bathroom (though some will). Neither is all the food smoking hot (though some i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)McChicken (India) ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by GPM on January 4, 2009
Walking through Linking Rd in Bandra West is a pretty tough ask. You get out of the cab and then all hell breaks loose; people are everywhere, and most of them want to sell you something. I’d been walking these streets on my first full day in Mumba ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Panania Cafe Burger ~ Panania Cafe
Reviewed by The First Lady on January 2, 2009
This review was written in memory of The Panania Café with the hope that someday the restaurant will be resurrected to its former glory!
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Goldilocks. She was SICK and TIRED of eating other people’ ... [read on]
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Goldilocks. She was SICK and TIRED of eating other people’ ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)(Build Your Own) Beef Burger ~ The Counter: Custom Built Burgers
Reviewed by Shano on December 30, 2008
The Counter is a new addition to the Sydney burger landscape, the first of this American chain to open in Australia. I'm glad Crows Nest was chosen, because the North Sydney area has long suffered from too many Thai restaurants and not enough burger ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Four Seasons Burger ~ Four Seasons Resort
Reviewed by Alonzo on December 28, 2008
Four Seasons is known for having great food to match any pallet and service fit for kings and queens. So, if you are going to stay and eat at a Four Seasons establishment, you better have the equivalent wealth of a king or queen. The Four Season in B ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)DCG – double cheese and guacamole beef burger ~ Plumer at the Fiveways
Reviewed by Tongles on December 27, 2008
Ah, the silly season. For the young ones, it’s the thought of presents, Santa down the chimney and enough candy cane to rot your teeth. For the adults, it’s Christmas parties, late nights, and enough booze to rot your liver. On this particular sil ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Baconator ~ Wendys
Reviewed by Jezza on December 22, 2008
When I hear a name like ‘Baconator’ I immediately have visions of Arnold Schwarzenegger wielding a 10kg side of bacon, hurling it from side to side in giant powerful blows, destroying hoards of salad clad men as the rush at him feebly with celery sti ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Lamb burger ~ Small Bar
Reviewed by GPM on December 18, 2008
You know when the government announces something new and they say this new thing is going to change the way we live, and then nothing happens and you totally forget about this thing. Then one day, you’re walking down the street and all the coffee sh ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)1/3 Pound Bacon Cheeseburger ~ Disneyland
Reviewed by Alonzo on December 6, 2008
Everyone knows Disneyland as the, “happiest place on earth”. However, what the unsuspecting burger aficionado may not realize is they have a downright lousy burger situation in tomorrow land. After quickly maneuvering through the silly Christmas para ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Cheese burger ~ Refuel
Reviewed by GPM on November 30, 2008
“Aah, for the days when aviation was a gentleman's pursuit - back before every Joe Sweatsock could wedge himself behind a lunch tray and jet off to Raleigh-Durham.”
Sideshow Bob – what a great Simpsons character. Personally, I still have Kr ... [read on]
Sideshow Bob – what a great Simpsons character. Personally, I still have Kr ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Kangaroo burger ~ Rock In Burger
Reviewed by GPM on November 30, 2008
As I sat watching the ibises pick their lunch out of the nearby garbage bins, I couldn’t help but wonder how I got to Rock In Burger, with a burger made of kangaroo on my plate, watching such an awful affair.
I had just seen a movie about the ... [read on]
I had just seen a movie about the ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Bavarian Beef Burger ~ Bavarian Bier Cafe
Reviewed by GPM on November 30, 2008
I ordered the Bavarian Beef Burger with a sense of trepidation.
Not because I feared what was coming, but more because I had a feint memory of someone else having reviewed it before. However, my fears were unfounded. In fact, Lyman had re ... [read on]
Not because I feared what was coming, but more because I had a feint memory of someone else having reviewed it before. However, my fears were unfounded. In fact, Lyman had re ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Vegan Burger ~ Tea Club
Reviewed by Peg on November 6, 2008
The 'Hippie' subculture was originally a youth movement that began in the USA sometime in the early 1960's and subsequently grew in popularity, spreading around the world. Today I found a pocket of these peaceful, laid back, apathetic people in down ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Beef burger ~ Royal Hotel
Reviewed by GPM on October 25, 2008
As an Anglo, middle class, professional, suburban male, I am a stranger to discrimination.
So it took me a while to figure out exactly what was going on when I walked into the Royal Hotel, Paddington and was made victim to the most extraordi ... [read on]
So it took me a while to figure out exactly what was going on when I walked into the Royal Hotel, Paddington and was made victim to the most extraordi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Spicy Tender Crisp ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on October 24, 2008
Nothing too spectacular has ever come out of a Hungry Jacks store. My colleague Tongles provided his take on 'The Dark Whopper', which, as I understand it, is nothing more than a regular Whopper with BBQ sauce. Then there was in infamous ‘Quad Stac ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Famous Observer Burger ~ Claude's Kitchen, Observer Hotel
Reviewed by Shano on October 19, 2008
The modern burger has taken on many disguises in order to cross country borders and immerse itself in local cultures. From its traditional North American beginnings (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup and occasionally cheese), we have observe ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Beef Burger with Cheese ~ About Thyme
Reviewed by Fawso on October 12, 2008
There are plenty of places popping up all over Sydney that are specifically catering to the emerging yuppy-greenie breed.
There is About Life – the “naturalmarketplace” in Balmain, which is all organic, and very tasty to boot. Then we have The Peas ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Gelato Burger ~ Smelly Cheese Shop
Reviewed by Fawso on October 11, 2008
I know that when I think of burgers, I generally have visions of something warm, savoury and tasty.
When I think of the Hunter Valley, I think of wine and cheese, and golf. On this very humid October day, my fellow travellers and I had done the ro ... [read on]
When I think of the Hunter Valley, I think of wine and cheese, and golf. On this very humid October day, my fellow travellers and I had done the ro ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Double Beef & Cheese Burger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on October 10, 2008
Sean Newton, Senior Vice President and Director of National Operations at McDonalds Australia has a lot to answer for. Innovation, variety and change have made way for Healthy Choices, salads and Value Picks. McValue Meals have been pushed aside fo ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Beef burger ~ AMEX Building Food Court
Reviewed by GPM on October 3, 2008
Walking outside it was uncomfortably hot: “crazy hot” even. Dressed inappropriately in a nacho tower, there was no way I could make it to a lunch venue that was any further than 20 metres away. I don’t care for the heat, which will make my burgerat ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Seasoned Quarter Pounder ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on September 30, 2008
What a pleasant surprise to walk past my local McDonalds and see that they had a 'new' offering on the specials board. What an unpleasant surprise to see that it was merely a variation on an old classic, the Quarter Pounder. Nonetheless, something ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)TJ's Beef Burger ~ TJ's Mexican
Reviewed by Fawso on September 30, 2008
TJ’s is a Mexican restaurant right in the heart of Kuta, in a very easy-to-identify premises.
I haven’t seen any other bright orange, green and purple paint jobs here just yet.
When I hear “TJ” I think of Rachel Bilson, better known as Summer f ... [read on]
I haven’t seen any other bright orange, green and purple paint jobs here just yet.
When I hear “TJ” I think of Rachel Bilson, better known as Summer f ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Jumbo Cheeseburger ~ Bali Agung
Reviewed by Fawso on September 29, 2008
First review from Indonesia.
The sun is indeed shining, it's time for food after my first surf, poor performance. Due to pure laziness my friends and I decide to dine at the bar/restaurant directly opposite our accommodation - Bali Agung. In c ... [read on]
The sun is indeed shining, it's time for food after my first surf, poor performance. Due to pure laziness my friends and I decide to dine at the bar/restaurant directly opposite our accommodation - Bali Agung. In c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Le Coq ~ Benbry Burgers
Reviewed by Fawso on September 28, 2008
It’s Saturday, the sun is shining, a slight breath of wind, and finally the pilgrims are starting to piss off. Great.
Still I had to dodge a fair few of these visitors blowing whistles and bearing flags in Manly on this day.
I keep coming back to ... [read on]
I keep coming back to ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ Cafe on the Corner
Reviewed by Peg on September 28, 2008
Firstly, this place is actually named 'Cafe on the Corner'. It was not just me forgetting the name. This place looks terrible. The awning outside looks like it is about to fall down. the only entry to the cafe is a small entrance way up a couple ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)World Famous Wagyu Burger ~ Plan B Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on September 27, 2008
This burger was reviewed by Fawso some time ago. I was with him the day he wrote that review and on that day we were served a fine burger. I recently had a meeting with an old friend who suggested we return to this quaint, hole in the wall, style c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Crispy chicken mayo ~ All That Sizzles
Reviewed by GPM on September 19, 2008
When I begin work on my burgerater.com Retrospective, which will be an investigation of the highs and lows of our decades at the top, an expose on how things went so horribly wrong and perhaps concluding with a statement like “perhaps I will see Faws ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Quad Stacker ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on September 4, 2008
It is amazing what 4 schooners of beer can do. That 1,700mls of amber fluid can turn the most reluctant individual into one who believes anything is possible. It can trick mere mortals into thinking they are super heroes. It can make you attempt t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Mexican Burger (Number 4) ~ Munchtime Burgers
Reviewed by Peg on August 28, 2008
GPM once ate a Veal Burger at this franchise all be it in a different location. He was unimpressed and his review recorded his discontent accordingly. Realising that this was the same operation that dished out that Veal Burger, I went in cautiously ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken basic ~ Detour
Reviewed by GPM on August 24, 2008
In the family of Australian capitals, Melbourne is the black sheep: not conforming to the example of the other Australian cities, showing off with all its fancy understatement and well dressed inhabitants. Melbourne thinks it’s better than you, show ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Home Made Beef Burger ~ Club Swans Bistro
Reviewed by Peg on August 23, 2008
At the time of reviewing this burger I had not slept for over 36 hours. I was tired, but hungry. I was dining with brother Shano getting ready to watch the Swans v Pies game at the unofficial home of Australian Rules Football in Sydney, Club Swans. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Home Made Beef Burger ~ Paddington Arms Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on August 14, 2008
Day 3 of my bender and strangely enough I am reviewing a burger with the exact same title as yesterday’s lunch, a ‘Home Made Beef Burger’.
I was again in a public bar watching the Olympic Games and after a brief and unsatisfying viewing of the Sof ... [read on]
I was again in a public bar watching the Olympic Games and after a brief and unsatisfying viewing of the Sof ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Home Made Beef Burger ~ Vbar
Reviewed by Peg on August 13, 2008
Day 2 of my Olympic Burger bender and for the second day in a row I find myself in a pub watching the Games of the XXIX Olympiad from Beijing.
Yesterday I witnessed Michael Phelps dominate in the pool and this time it was the Americans again. The ... [read on]
Yesterday I witnessed Michael Phelps dominate in the pool and this time it was the Americans again. The ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)AYH Burger ~ Australian Youth Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on August 12, 2008
The Australian Youth Hotel is a pub that I once visited in my late teens and have subsequently driven past on a number of occasions. Each time I recalled how good a pub it was. I had been meaning to go back numerous times but it had never fallen in ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Gourmet Beef Burger ~ Office Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on August 5, 2008
Without having any hard statistical data to quote, I genuinely believe that when a burger is served on focaccia bread, a higher price ensues. What is the reason for this? How can one justify charging more for using bread instead of a burger bun? D ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)The Dark Whopper ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Tongles on August 3, 2008
Whenever a blockbuster movie is released there are the inevitable marketing tie-ins trying to capitalise on the brand name, but that also invariably have nothing at all to do with the film. And so it was when I was sitting in a darkened cinema about ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)McAustralia ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on August 2, 2008
What is the point of this burger? First we had the McOz, which represents Australia's affinity for beetroot and grilled onions on a burger. Then Peg stumbled across the [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Breakfast Burger # 2 ~ Pulse Food & Health
Reviewed by Peg on July 29, 2008
I was really hungry this morning. Perhaps it was due to having dinner a little earlier last night. Perhaps it was that I had already attended an early morning meeting, prior to eating breakfast? Whatever it was, I was in desperate need of some sus ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Lamb burger ~ Gazebo Wine Garden
Reviewed by GPM on July 27, 2008
When Marlowe went down the river and into the jungle to retrieve Kurtz, I bet the burgers were in short supply. Today, I went into the jungle. And when I came out, I was rich - and satisfied, having finally located the rarest of jewels the jungle c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Archibald ~ Burger Bun
Reviewed by GPM on July 19, 2008
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”.
Gandhi said that. I presume Gandhi used the phrase as a call for his followers to bear arms and create anarchy. He was a wise Mahatma: perhaps my favourite Mahatma of all time and defi ... [read on]
Gandhi said that. I presume Gandhi used the phrase as a call for his followers to bear arms and create anarchy. He was a wise Mahatma: perhaps my favourite Mahatma of all time and defi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Gourmet wagyu burger ~ Omni Blue
Reviewed by GPM on July 14, 2008
I walked outside my building in Sydney’s financial district and found myself surrounded by Catholics. Catholics and an army of Police who had been employed to protect them against us heathens and the like. Apparently, they’ve come from all over the ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Panania Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on July 9, 2008
The population of Greater Western Sydney ('GWS') today stands at 1.85 million. Over the past nine years, GWS has recorded population growth which has consistently exceeded both Sydney and NSW.
The popularity of the Greater West as a place to live ... [read on]
The popularity of the Greater West as a place to live ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken burger ~ AMEX Building food court
Reviewed by GPM on July 7, 2008
The two day hangover is a rare and special thing. It often visits on weekends, seldom on weekdays. This is a good thing – especially when your job requires a daily timesheet: you can cover one day of inactivity, but forty five minutes of work in tw ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Cheezburger ~ Cone Heads
Reviewed by Fawso on July 5, 2008
I always enjoy my time in Melbourne. Great place, you have the MCG, scores of museums (never been to any, but I’ve heard they are there), Rod Laver Arena, the trams, and of course, Warney.
So on this brisk winter evening I made my way to St Kilda ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)McAfrica ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on July 1, 2008
It seems ironic that McDonalds have named their latest limited edition burger the 'McAfrica', given that much of the African continent has faced severe famine for many years. In fact, in many countries the release of this burger has been protested an ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Big Bondi ~ Oportos
Reviewed by GPM on June 28, 2008
It’s a remarkable fact that in the area in and around Neutral Bay, home to burgerater.com member Shano, house prices can reach highs of $5-6 million. In fact, it is known as quite the swish neighbourhood. This is remarkable as there are very few bu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Caesar ~ Fresh Café
Reviewed by Fawso on June 26, 2008
The Caesar salad was named in honour of its creator. No, not Julius Caesar, but Caesar Cardini, an Italian-born Mexican restaurateur. Who would have thought this fine salad would have been born out of Tijuana, Mexico, when a rush on supplies caused C ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Gourmet Beef Burger ~ Stamford Plaza
Reviewed by Fawso on June 24, 2008
Ah, hotel burgers. I have sampled a few in my time, probably no more or less than the average burger aficionado. Allow me to set the scene, for I do not immediately reach for the in-room dining folder when travelling: I’ve been on the road for a few ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Works Burger ~ Bev's Café
Reviewed by Fawso on June 23, 2008
Once again I find myself on the road, this time in beautiful, sunny, stinking hot Queensland. It’s late June, winter, by the way. I enter Bev’s café not entirely hungry, but with a little appetite . . . for destruction – one of the greatest rock albu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)BigDouble Burger ~ BC Ferries - "Queen of Coquitlam"
Reviewed by Jezza on June 20, 2008
I’d like to raise one of my big annoyances in my quest for culinary enlightenment. Why is it that when a person is a “captive consumer” a vender puts in a lot less effort? You’re at the footy, on a train or in a festival, you can’t just drive a bit ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Tandoori Chicken Burger ~ The Trenchermans
Reviewed by Peg on June 13, 2008
Turramurra. Australia's Florida. This suburb is typically where people go to enjoy their 'twilight years' in peace and quiet. There is nothing here but large trees, huge houses and a nursing home on every corner. In all seriousness, it is not tha ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chicken Burger With The Lot ~ Terrey Hills Tavern Bistro
Reviewed by Tea Bag on June 9, 2008
The chicken burger consisted of a huge schnitzel that had been cut in half. I would of liked the whole schnitzel on it making it a double decker however only half was used. Maybe the Tavern is facing problems with interest rate rises. The burger did ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)McEurope ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on June 8, 2008
I like Europe. Lovely part of the world. I have enjoyed each and every moment that I have spent in the fine continent. Perhaps that's why I was so excited to try the new McEurope. This burger is part of a new promotion from McDonalds aimed at cel ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Vegetarian Burger ~ Verandah Bar
Reviewed by Peg on June 6, 2008
I am not an angry person. I do not like trouble, never have. Avoiding scenes is a favourite pastime of mine. I have never been in a bar fight in all my years of patronage. The reason for this is that I am generally happy when I am in a bar. I hav ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Mini burger ~ AMF Bowling
Reviewed by Tongles on June 4, 2008
Times are tough. Meal cards have been taken away, taxes on luxury cars (the rich man’s alcopop) are on the up and it is no longer worthwhile to salary package laptops. It was with this newfound sense of solidarity that I (along with others of my ilk) ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Jumbo ~ Chickens Plus
Reviewed by Fawso on June 2, 2008
On a few occasions over the past 12 months or so I have attempted to get a burger from Chickens Plus. Their Brookvale store is on a busy corner on Pittwater Road, which I regularly travel – more often than not on a weekend.
Several times I have co ... [read on]
Several times I have co ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Hooters Burger ~ Hooters
Reviewed by GPM on May 31, 2008
This was my first visit to American super-franchise, “Hooters”. Ostensibly, the visit was a necessity born of the need to be properly prepared for the celebrations to follow at the burgerater.com 2nd anniversary extravaganza. Having spent the enti ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Vegetarian Burger ~ Olive Café
Reviewed by Fawso on May 31, 2008
On this wonderfully warm Autumn day, our last until next year, I happened upon this small café in Balmain. If there is one thing Balmain has in oversupply it is cafes. There are too many options. After much deliberation my dining companion suggested ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Buffalo Chicken ~ Hooters
Reviewed by Tongles on May 31, 2008
It was 5pm. GPM and I had earlier made mental note of the fact that across the road from Rosehill Racecourse stood a food and entertainment complex, replete with fine dining options such as KFC, McDonalds, and of course, Hooters.
With great a ... [read on]
With great a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Bacon and Egg Burger ~ Blue Dolphin
Reviewed by GPM on May 25, 2008
The night before this review, I completed a reconnaissance mission on behalf of the burgerater.com team on the Vegas Hotel, Kings Cross, the location of this week’s burgerater.com 2nd anniversary extravaganza. Of course, it is a fine place. One wou ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Chef's Special ~ Benbry Burger
Reviewed by Fawso on May 22, 2008
After a mid-month slump from session 3 it was time to get back on the horse for BAM session 4. Proposed venue: Burger Me, Manly. Unfortunately they were not aware of our imminent arrival and decided to transform their establishment into a take-away, ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Taj Delight ~ BenBry Burgers
Reviewed by GPM on May 22, 2008
“French gastronomy”. What a great phrase – I’m surprised this is the first time I’ve been able to use it in a review. Perhaps this is the first burger I have sampled prepared by a French chef. Anyhow, it is a pleasure to lodge a review with such a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Vegetarian Burger ~ Lizard Lounge
Reviewed by Peg on May 21, 2008
Vegetarianism is an interesting life choice. I have had first hand experience with vegetarians and I have come to the conclusion that there are three (3) types, or breeds, of vegetarians.
Type A is the vegetarian that does not like the taste or t ... [read on]
Type A is the vegetarian that does not like the taste or t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken burger ~ Blu Water Grill
Reviewed by Tongles on May 21, 2008
There’s nothing I like more on a Sunday morning than to be roused from slumber by middle-aged Asians practising their Mandarin pronunciations in the room below. Notwithstanding my initial confusion, I quickly realised I was in Sydney, Australia, and ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Wagyu Truffle ~ Bite Me Burger Co
Reviewed by GPM on May 20, 2008
When a Munich man sat down, ground some meat, char grilled it and put it on a bun, he probably did not look around and look for some truffle to finish it off. He probably didn’t get the meat from his wagyu breed cattle either. No, more likely the m ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chicken Kebab Burger ~ Mosman Kebabs
Reviewed by GPM on May 16, 2008
I once read that, whenever you feel like criticising anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you have had. The page goes onto to outline the consequences of such as becoming a man who is inclined to re ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Double Cheeseburger ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Fawso on May 15, 2008
As you can see from the photo - this looks like it has been put together by a blind monkey high on crack. "Weeee, a bit of cheese here and a chicken piece there!" Anyway, it actually tasted better than it looked, and was my first, and quite possibly ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Bacon Cheddar Burger ~ Earls
Reviewed by Jezza on May 15, 2008
This was quite possibly my most difficult burger meal to date. Not because the burger presented any trouble but the dining experience itself was a challenge in self control. You see, a man, his burger and the gazing at a hot waitress should never be ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chilli Beef Burger ~ Burger Bar
Reviewed by Peg on May 15, 2008
Burgers, like kebabs, are a healthy meal that can be consumed anytime. Sure, there are varying degrees of 'healthy.' The tripe cheeseburger from McDonalds for instance is not going to have the same nutritional value as that of a grilled chicken bur ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Swordfish Steak ~ Burger Bar
Reviewed by Fawso on May 15, 2008
Tonight, we enter the second half of Burger Appreciation Month, well, actually this session is kind of like the “hump” session. No, get your minds out of that dirty place on the side of most sealed roads. This year, May is blessed with a bountiful 5 ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Classic Beef Burger ~ Bugerlicious
Reviewed by Tongles on May 12, 2008
Having just attended a comedy night of culture at the Enmore, I felt a significant urge to get back to my working class roots and consume a burger. The fact that I had necked 6 gins before the show, 2 beers during, and that it was 10pm had nothing to ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Veggie Burger ~ Oporto
Reviewed by Fawso on May 10, 2008
Why oh why do so many make forays into unknown territory, leaving all they know that is tried and tested behind them??
Do not get me wrong - I am all for exploration, hiking, orienteering, abseiling, etc.
But if I am to go bush - I would at lea ... [read on]
Do not get me wrong - I am all for exploration, hiking, orienteering, abseiling, etc.
But if I am to go bush - I would at lea ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Basic Burger ~ Burgerman
Reviewed by GPM on May 8, 2008
It is magical when an organisation like ours, one that is so highly esteemed and successful, decides to reconnect with the community. Burger Appreciation Month #2 will go down in the annals as one of the most unifying and electric watershed moments ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)The Super ~ Burgerman
Reviewed by Fawso on May 8, 2008
Well what a night this was - good friends, beers, vino and of course - good burgers. Welcome to Burger Appreciation Session Number 2, May 8, 2008.
There are a few reasons why Burgerman was chosen as the venue for this session. Weighing in heavily ... [read on]
There are a few reasons why Burgerman was chosen as the venue for this session. Weighing in heavily ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Scotch Fillet Burger ~ Burgerman
Reviewed by Peg on May 8, 2008
Given it is BAM Session 2 and we already have 2 or 3 other reviews from Burgerman up on the site I probably do not need to go into too much detail about the overall experience or ambiance at Burgerman in Darlinghurst. The boys have already told you ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Bloody Mary ~ Bite Me
Reviewed by Shano on May 1, 2008
Burger Appreciation Month (BAM) is an exciting time of year. Every week of May, men and women from all walks of life gather in one location with a common goal – to enjoy a burger. On the first BAM outing I saw some compelling scenes...
A frazzle ... [read on]
A frazzle ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Mega Bite ~ Bite Me Burger Co.
Reviewed by Peg on May 1, 2008
Burger appreciation Session Number 1. It was supposed to be a day of celebration. The opening of one of the most eagerly awaited events in burger history. It was supposed to be a day I would look back on with fondness and pleasant memories. It wa ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Lambtastic ~ Bite Me Burger Co
Reviewed by GPM on May 1, 2008
The Greeks are known for their lamb. They are also known for their tabouli and the way they fight with the Persians over who actually invented it. At the end of the day, we may never know, the records are either biased or lost – all I know is that ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Jack Daniels ~ Bite Me Burger Co.
Reviewed by Fawso on May 1, 2008
What a start to BAM!! There were many highlights to this special evening, but nothing special to note about the burgers themselves. The food was mediocre at best, but the overall experience will go down as one of my more entertaining evenings with th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Grilled Chicken Burger ~ Crown Towers Room Service
Reviewed by Peg on April 26, 2008
Late evening on ANZAC Day in Melbourne. It had been a heavy day at the football and my self imposed 3am curfew had kicked in. The only thing left for me to achieve on this trip was to eat a burger so as I can justify the trip as a business expense ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Angus 3rd Pounder Deluxe ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on April 19, 2008
One of the greatest ever crimes perpetuated on the burger eating public is the unrealistic burger photography, which comes as standard in any promotion by large franchises. And I would have to say that one of the biggest culprits is McDonalds. Tradit ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Manly Bowling Club
Reviewed by GPM on April 19, 2008
Horse racing is the sport of kings. That is beyond doubt. However, there were no members of any monarchy sitting at my table on Golden Slipper Day 2008. This may have had something to do with the particular venue where we chose to view the races. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Triple Cheeseburger ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on April 18, 2008
It is not often that I step into a Hungry Jacks restaurant. Last time was with GPM when he was challenged to consume the Ultimate Double Whopper. A task he completed with distinction. He is a fine reviewer after all. This particular trip was made ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Cajun Chicken Burger ~ AMEX Building Food Court
Reviewed by GPM on April 17, 2008
“Choosing to dine in a captive marketplace is fraught with danger”. This is the code I live by. So many times the innocent are lead into peril when they approach a football stadium canteen (“FSC”). The FSC is normally a conduit for overpriced food ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)3 Truffle Burger ~ Montparnasse
Reviewed by Shano on April 16, 2008
I was unsure whether I was over or under-qualified for reviewing this burger, having never tasted truffles and with little prior exposure to French cooking. But Peg had been pressing me to dial-in a truffle burger review from NYC, even offering to ta ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Zali's Burger ~ Zali's Restaurant
Reviewed by Peg on April 15, 2008
It is not often burgerater.com reviewers find themselves in fancy, 4 star hotel restaurants. When we travel around the world to bring you burger reviews we do so on a very fixed budget. There is no room for affluence in this organisation. We have ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Spiced Falafel Burger ~ Curly's on the Corner
Reviewed by Fawso on April 14, 2008
By definition a falafel is a fried ball or patty made from spiced fava beans and/or chickpeas, and originated in Egypt as far as I've been told. Whenever I think of Egypt I think of 2 things - pyramids and The Bangles. The theme of Curly's is slightl ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Gourmet Beef Burger ~ Shelbourne Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on April 11, 2008
Before I cut loose on this burger I feel it is important to describe this Hotel for those who do not know.
The Shelbourne Hotel is one of Sydney's oldest pubs. It is a pleasant place with nice décor and, generally speaking, is a very nice place t ... [read on]
The Shelbourne Hotel is one of Sydney's oldest pubs. It is a pleasant place with nice décor and, generally speaking, is a very nice place t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Bison Burger ~ Citta's
Reviewed by Jezza on April 11, 2008
This is a classic example of when to not take the alternate option on the menu.
Citta’s is your standard pub here in whistler, best known for its patio. Or rather, the people watching that you can do from that patio. On this particular occasion I ... [read on]
Citta’s is your standard pub here in whistler, best known for its patio. Or rather, the people watching that you can do from that patio. On this particular occasion I ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Cajun Chicken Burger ~ Barrack Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on April 10, 2008
When you opt to take on a life of burger eating risk comes along with it. It is part and parcel of the job. A bit like being a Police Officer I suppose. In both our professions we risk life and limb to serve the community. It can be a lonely and ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Hawaiian Chick' Burger ~ Chick2Go
Reviewed by J-Bomb on April 10, 2008
This burger was an embarrassment. Not because the contents was unfresh and the lettuce wilted. Not because there was so much BBQ sauce that small children would need to wear a floatation device just to eat the burger. Not because the bacon was substi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel Burger ~ Khancoban Service Station
Reviewed by J-Bomb on April 6, 2008
For many years now I have heard people use the expression “the middle of nowhere” and wondered exactly where it was that these people were talking about. Last weekend, my wondering came to an end as I arrived in the town of Khancoban. The town’s draw ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Pancho's Hamburger ~ Island Burgers and Shakes
Reviewed by Shano on April 3, 2008
Walking into this shoebox of a restaurant with aging decor I thought I was taking a gamble. I was directed to a table by the window, directly opposite a framed photograph of Bert & Ernie... strange, but not out of place in this offbeat burger joint. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Diggers Burger ~ Manly Bowling Club
Reviewed by Peg on March 29, 2008
After the diaster that was the "Barra Burger" at the Parent Club (Harbord Diggers) of this beautiful local bowling quarter it was with some reservation that I ordered the "Diggers Burger" on this fine Saturday afternoon.
We all make choices in lif ... [read on]
We all make choices in lif ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Gruyere Burger ~ Stralight Lounge
Reviewed by Alonzo on March 29, 2008
Supper-clubs are popping up around San Diego. These are places that have a well stocked bar, plush surroundings and delightful menus. Luckily, for me, their kitchens tend to stay open longer and have good grub till late in the night. While picking u ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Tappy ~ BenBry Burgers
Reviewed by Fawso on March 28, 2008
This week I have been on the road, many many roads, north to Newcastle, South to Bowral, West to Penrith and East to Bondi. I've had all the tolls and bitumen I can handle for awhile, and one thing I always notice is the complete lack of quality nutr ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Homemade Beef Burger ~ Fox & Lion Hotel
Reviewed by The First Lady on March 28, 2008
The very idea of ‘homemade anything’ is usually a drawcard for food lovers like myself. The Fox and Lion’s menu proved to deliver what it said it would, a generously-sized handcrafted mince patty, enhanced by fresh garden herbs, real tasty cheese war ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Kebab Burger ~ Craving Kebab's
Reviewed by Fawso on March 26, 2008
Ahh the kebab, a contemporary of the great burger. It is synonymous with the latest of nights, the dodgiest of meats and excessive amounts of alcohol. This instrument of eating is often the only companion that men around the world end up taking home ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)GPO Burger ~ GPO Café
Reviewed by Lyman on March 24, 2008
Returning from long-haul family holidays as a kid, I used read all of those big green freeway signs (as my siblings are particularly dull company) and wonder where exactly in Sydney were they counting from when it stated there were 243 kilometres (or ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Barra Burger ~ Harboard Diggers Memorial Club
Reviewed by Peg on March 21, 2008
Good Friday. Traditionally not one of my favourite days on the calendar. The shops are closed, the TAB is shut and there is very little to do in the way of amusing yourself.
I decided to go down to The Harbord Diggers Memorial Club for a quick b ... [read on]
I decided to go down to The Harbord Diggers Memorial Club for a quick b ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Ermou Asomaton
Reviewed by Shano on March 19, 2008
Putting 35 hours of torturous flying behind me, I disembarked in the city of Athens, Greece, the first stop on my burger odyssey. I jumped in a cab and was soon travelling at Grand Prix speeds towards my hotel, but I didn’t mind because my cabbie was ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Hamburger with Cheese ~ My Coffee Cup
Reviewed by J-Bomb on March 18, 2008
It’s J-Bombs birthday today and I’m keen for a positive birthday burger experience. In preparation, I duck into the newsagent on my way to lunch and buy a birthday candle (see photo). I stand outside the newsagency and contemplate where I should begi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Breast Schnitzel Roll (Burger) ~ Acacia Café
Reviewed by J-Bomb on March 17, 2008
This is a special restaurant/burger outlet. When you walk in the door, you don't so much feel like you have stepped into a restaurant as you feel like you have stepped back in time. Back to Australia in the 1970's more specifically. This is one estab ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chicken Snitzel Burger ~ Food For Sport
Reviewed by Peg on March 15, 2008
Many of you may have noticed that the burgerater.com search function has a criteria featuring "Sport & Entertainment Venues." The team at burgerater.com felt that this was an important category due to:
a.) The large number of sporting venues arou ... [read on]
a.) The large number of sporting venues arou ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Ritazza
Reviewed by GPM on March 15, 2008
Peg e-mailed me and suggested we go to the Pura Cup final. For those who don’t know, watching Australian domestic cricket is a fine past time. No queues for the bar, the TAB is relatively empty and you can pretty much take up as many seats as you w ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Lot Burger with Chilli Sauce ~ Bayview Kebabs & Pide
Reviewed by Peg on March 14, 2008
Whilst eating this burger it occurred to me that trends in late night dining had changed dramatically over the last 10 years. In the late 90's if you wanted something to eat after 12 midnight it was basically the local kebab shop or heating up some ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Cargo Burger ~ Cargo Bar
Reviewed by GPM on March 14, 2008
Every burger review is different because something always happens when you’re having a burger. Usually, these stories have to be told. Peg is good at telling stories, although Tea Bag claims that most of them are made up. Peg tells a great story i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Equalibrium Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on March 14, 2008
This is a new trendy Pub that has just opened up down near Chinatown (World Square). It is a big hotel with a smart fit out and decent decor. When I say decent, there is nothing special about it. It is just 'enough' to get it by. You walk in and ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Smoke House Bacon Triple Cheeseburger ~ Chillis
Reviewed by Alonzo on March 13, 2008
A night out with my family, makes a decision on where to eat was a serious issue. After much discussion on where to dine, it was decided that Chilis would be our host for the evening. At 6:30 sharp, we all arrived and looked forward to a night of cu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Wagyu Beef Burger ~ Ivy
Reviewed by Tongles on March 13, 2008
“Hello”. Such a simple word, often uttered with little thought and without meaning, but when spoken by a slender brunette wearing short shorts, with legs up to her chin and a gleaming Macleans smile, you can’t help but take notice. The fact that she ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Burger with Cheese ~ Crave - A - Cino
Reviewed by Fawso on March 12, 2008
I doubt that when chickens were first domesticated in China in around 7000 B.C that anybody thought such a diverse range of products could stem from such a simple creature. The latin name for chicken is in fact "Gallus Domesticus", though I have no i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Lashings ~ Lashings Gourmet Takeaway
Reviewed by Fawso on March 12, 2008
Well, what am I to do when I arrive at this award-winning takeaway store in Drummoyne? When I think of the word lashings, I think of abundance, and sometimes slavery, but firstly the former so we'll stick with that. This takeaway sure has an abundanc ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Oprego Burger ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Shano on March 12, 2008
It is a little known fact that the famous Otropo Burger gets its name from the backward spelling of Oporto. By chance it also has a double meaning; as troppo is generally associated with moving north and going crazy from heat, or, where food is conce ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken Burger w/ sweet chilli and bacon ~ Plumer Road Chicken Shop
Reviewed by J-Bomb on March 8, 2008
For many years now, I have been a regular at the Plumer Road Chicken Shop on my occasional jaunts to Sydney. I thought it was high time that a burger there was reviewed. For a local takeaway, they have a rather large burger menu that is international ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef, cheese and bacon burger ~ Arthouse Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on March 7, 2008
Unable to be reviewed - served open ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)The Ultimate Double Whopper ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by GPM on March 6, 2008
Lately, I’ve been brandished with the spectacularly unfair reputation of being a fair weather burger rater; one who prefers white linen and wagyu to linoleum and processed meat. I resent the accusation in its entirety as being completely repugnant t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Grilled Chicken Toasted Rice Burger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Jezza on March 5, 2008
"On a recent flight from Vancouver to Sydney I was lucky enough to have a 15 hour lay over in Taipei. A guy's got to make the most of these opportunities and I left the airport for a day of temple viewings, market shopping and of course burger review ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Hot n Spicy Boom Burger ~ Chicken Treat
Reviewed by Fawso on March 5, 2008
Driving south from the beautiful city of Perth in WA one can clearly see the effects of the mining and resource boom. There are new suburbs and housing estates popping up left right and centre. Construction is still in full swing, it is slowing a lit ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)The Kransky Burger ~ The Trenchmans
Reviewed by Peg on March 4, 2008
Over the years we have covered a great range of burgers. These include Kangaroo, Fish (of various varieties), Beef, Lamb, Veggie, Chicken and even Veal. I have said it before but sometimes we step outside our comfort zone when ordering burgers to r ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Original Burger ~ Create by Cachin
Reviewed by Peg on March 3, 2008
Some people will argue the point that burgers are a meal best served for lunch or dinner. So far this Monday morning I had endured an arduous bus ride, a shaky car trip and attended a work meeting that I really did not need to be at. All in all it ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Snapper Burger ~ The Bayview Tavern
Reviewed by Shano on March 1, 2008
Prior to agreeing to lunch at this pub I perused their website, checking if there was a suitable burger to review. My spirits were buoyed when I noticed a Burger section of their menu, not only including the conventional chicken and beef varieties, b ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Bacon Cheeseburger ~ Quix Service Station
Reviewed by Peg on March 1, 2008
The weekend of 29 February through to 2 March, 2008 will go down as one of the wettest in my living memory. When I say 'wettest' I am of course referring to the large amount of beer that I consumed. This is the first of three (3) burgers consumed d ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Potters Hotel and Brewery
Reviewed by Fawso on February 29, 2008
The Hunter Valley has many fine aspects that make it a holiday destination for many. The wineries, vineyards, golf courses and wild life watching are but a few. There are also, amongst these, a few breweries. The increasingly popular Blue Tongue beer ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Fish Burger ~ Vbar
Reviewed by Peg on February 28, 2008
After experiencing one of the worst mornings of my short life, the only saving grace for today could be found in my calendar, at 12.30pm. It was a lunch date with an old friend who was having a birthday. Add to this she also accepted a loving marri ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Eccolo Burger ~ Eccolo
Reviewed by The Great Man on February 27, 2008
Berkeley, California. In a town that has produced no fewer than twenty Nobel Prize-winners, it is perhaps a little surprising that the standard of burgers is not higher. One would think that the spirit of restless enquiry which drove physician George ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ My Coffee Cup
Reviewed by J-Bomb on February 27, 2008
After a long hiatus from burger reviewing, partially caused by the disappointment I experienced while at Chicken Gourmet, followed by a short stint of poor writing, I was relieved to be getting 'back on the bandwagon' so to speak with an all round wi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Tandoori Chicken Burger ~ @565
Reviewed by Peg on February 26, 2008
Unable to be reviewed - burger served open. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Veal Burger ~ Munchtime Burgers + Grills
Reviewed by GPM on February 24, 2008
This burger made me angry. It’s not so much that I was angry because this was, to put it simply, an atrocious attempt at burger creation. It was the fact that I was duped by a fancy menu board, an attractive picture and the allure of the being the ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Portugese Chicken w/ cheese ~ Petersham Portugese Chicken
Reviewed by Fawso on February 23, 2008
My sister, god bless her soul, does not have a history rich with burger appreciation. When we were young, my family had several Saturday nights where some form of fast food (usually Maccas) was ordered and we would then settle in front of the box for ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)The Flame Thrower ~ Burger Fuel
Reviewed by Peg on February 21, 2008
“Because life’s too short to eat bad burgers”. That is the slogan used by Burger Fuel to promote their flourishing franchise. Burger Fuel are a Kiwi based company that has commenced expansion into Australia. They have a total of 24 stores with the ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Ford Freakout ~ Burger Fuel
Reviewed by Fawso on February 21, 2008
I first became aware of Burger Fuel after seeing one of their cars - a 1972 Ford Fairmont I think it was, driving along in the middle of town. It's vibrant purple paint-job and psychadelic tones, caught my eye, on a winter evening. I remember thinkin ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Hot OGalo ~ OGalo's
Reviewed by Lyman on February 19, 2008
In the same week Burgerater.com adds a five star Wagyu burger to its reviews list, I feel it is only right that we remember there is still sustenance available out there for the proletariat. Dear Worker, you need go no further than Ogalo’s staple ‘Ho ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Beef Burger ~ 68 Degree Espresso
Reviewed by Peg on February 18, 2008
It's Monday lunchtime and after a massive weekend rating burgers it was time for me to step out of the office and get some lunch. It was one of those days where I just could not work out what I wanted to have. Some people ponder the question of wha ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Harbour Burger ~ Harbourview Hotel
Reviewed by Shano on February 16, 2008
Whenever I come across a burger that is skewered by a toothpick, I immediately consider how poorly it will rate in the Burgerater ‘feel’ category. And this is prior to any physical contact with the specimen. Most often, these negative preconceptions ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Bacon Cheeseburger with BBQ Sauce ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on February 16, 2008
My second burger in a weekend triple header. I made a selection from the new McDonalds 'Value Pick Menu'. Without any firm information on this concept I assume that this new sub-menu exists to offer better value products to the customers and perhap ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ P J O'Brien's Irish Pub
Reviewed by Peg on February 15, 2008
This pub once served me a 4.5 star beef burger that was probably the best burger within a 2km radius of the premises. Strangely, it also serves one of the worst chicken burgers within what i would estimate to be a 10km radius.
It bothered me for ... [read on]
It bothered me for ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel Burger ~ White Castle Food Bar
Reviewed by Tea Bag on February 15, 2008
The first thing you notice about this burger is the enormous size of the schnitzel inside.
The schnitzel itself is slightly on the dry side. This is partially compensated for by a rather tasty mayonnaise dressing.
The lettuce (I believe essent ... [read on]
The schnitzel itself is slightly on the dry side. This is partially compensated for by a rather tasty mayonnaise dressing.
The lettuce (I believe essent ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Wagyu Burger ~ Grand National
Reviewed by GPM on February 14, 2008
This review takes place on National Sorry day. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t intend to turn this review into a political rant favoured by the more polemical contributors to the site. Burger rating is a blind pursuit; the only colours I see are rare, ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Steak Burger with Cheese ~ Manly Skiff Club
Reviewed by Fawso on February 13, 2008
I've noticed at many restaurants, pubs, clubs, bistros, cafes and any other food-providing venue that when perusing the menu, the burgers are often listed under the "Light snacks" banner. At the better end of said establishments it is not uncommon to ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Beef Burger with Cheese ~ Crave - A - Cino
Reviewed by Fawso on February 8, 2008
When working in the city of Sydney there are so many different establishments to choose from for lunch. The conventional options remain the same - bain marie noodle/rice combos, sandwich, salads (ugh), bread roll, etc. These are however only options ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Tuna Burger ~ Pulse Food & Health
Reviewed by Peg on February 6, 2008
I do not eat a lot of tuna and for the life of me I cannot think why. I like tuna. It is readily available (although not usually on a burger) and it is good for you (not something that usually bothers me but I couldn't think of anything else to s ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)The Berkeley Burger ~ The Berkeley Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on February 4, 2008
I have walked past this cafe every day for 6 years. I usually stop in each morning and purchase a copy of the Sydney Morning Herald to read before work. It has a set price of $1.20 that cannot legally be inflated. If only the same policy applied t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Cheeseburger Deluxe ~ The Brooklyn Diner
Reviewed by Dogs on January 31, 2008
Firstly, I must state I am ecstatic about my appointment and I pledge to provide accurate and deserved reviews.
After a long period of dining on pretzels, bagels and pizza (this will be the last time these inferior meals are mentioned) I have tak ... [read on]
After a long period of dining on pretzels, bagels and pizza (this will be the last time these inferior meals are mentioned) I have tak ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Double McNifico Bacon Burger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Alonzo on January 31, 2008
When on vacation (“holidays” for all you traditional English speakers), there are a couple things we all check off on our lists. While in Brazil there were a couple things I had to do. Go to Christo Redentor check! Getting bronzed at the beautiful be ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Chick n Grill
Reviewed by Shano on January 30, 2008
The 1990’s saw the emergence of Thai food as a staple in the Australian diet. While in the 80’s most of the takeaway market was shared between pizza and Chinese food, suddenly a wave of change struck and people were ordering Massaman Beef and Chicken ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chivito Canadiense ~ La Pizzeria del Mundo
Reviewed by Alonzo on January 13, 2008
After being back home I still reflect on my trip in South America. Surprisingly, there was a lack of burger joints that looked proper enough for a review. While eating loads of schnitzels in Uruguay, I noticed on the menu an Item called a Chivito. Fo ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)LA Burger ~ Ezy 2 Eat, Bowlers Club of NSW
Reviewed by Peg on January 10, 2008
If you found this review by searching "Pork" burgers then I applaud you. Pork has long been the forgotten meat when it comes to burgers. Many contemporary eateries will happily serve a beef, chicken or even a fish burger but curiously, very few wil ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)2007 Canadian Backyard BBQ Champions Burger ~ Dusty's
Reviewed by Jezza on January 8, 2008
It’s lunchtime in whistler and I’ve just spent the morning smashing powder in the worlds number one ski resort. A cold beer and hearty piece of meat is needed for this hungry man! Dusty’s is your standard wild western looking pub at the base of the m ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Cheese Burger ~ City Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on January 2, 2008
It is only the 2nd of January in the new year of 2008. As everyone knows, New Years Day is a total write off and no one, I mean no one, works on that day. However, the burgers do not stop and neither do I. I am starting 2008 with a pub burger whil ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Beef Burgertown ~ Rochester's Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on January 2, 2008
My festival buddies and I were lucky enough to remain in Melbourne for a couple of days after Falls Fest. The mission was dinner, the target: a burger. Our very accommodating mates Timmy Fresh and Alix were our guides, and suggested a place to dine, ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Bacon Brekkie Burger ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Peg on December 31, 2007
The last burgerater.com review for 2007 again comes from the breakfast range at Oportos. This review together with the 'Chicken Brekkie Burger' forms the full extent of the breakfast burger range at this burgeoning chain. The Chicken version of th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel Burger ~ Fresh 2 U
Reviewed by Fawso on December 31, 2007
The Falls Festival is held each year on a beautiful property in the hills of Lorne, Victoria. It is a 3-day celebration of music of all tastes from all corners of the globe… How can a globe have corners you ask? I do not know - that saying is not min ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Hot Mona ~ Chicken Plus
Reviewed by J-Bomb on December 31, 2007
They say that everyday is the first day of the rest of your life. This saying is never more true than on New Years Eve. A day when you can put a whole year behind you and look to the future. It was 2007 that I was putting behind me and it was 2008 th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Shark Burger ~ The Salty Dog Fish & Chippery
Reviewed by Fawso on December 29, 2007
Flake fillet, coral lettuce, tartare sauce - a LOT of tartare sauce. It's a pity that this was so heavily laden with tartare, I could not really taste the flake on this. This burger is very much a plain-Jane. No great amount of flavour aside from the ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Tropical Feast ~ Benbry Burger
Reviewed by Fawso on December 26, 2007
It's Boxing Day, the sun is shining, the ocean is sparkling with diamond-impostering reflections of light and I have one big hankering for the last piece of the puzzle to make my day complete - a burger. Wanting a burger to properly complement the we ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Paddy's Works Burger ~ Paddy Maguires
Reviewed by Fawso on December 14, 2007
The Irish make a mean stew, but how about a burger? As you can see from the photo this was served semi-open, and was quite easy on the eyes in it's presentation. Beef patty, cheese, egg, tomato, green coral lettuce, spanish onion, bacon, cucumber and ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)EQ Burger ~ Equilibrium Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on December 10, 2007
Equilibrium is defined as "the condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced". Personally for that definition I prefer "Homeostasis" - widely used throughout the epic motion picture "BioDome" starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Chili Cheeseburger ~ Pinks
Reviewed by Alonzo on December 9, 2007
Hollywood gets a bad rap! They have crazy people pumped full of Botox, traffic up the ass and they also have to endure Brittany Spears! However, I think we miss the big picture when it comes to LA-LA land! After spending the weekend in the not so dis ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Brekkie Burger ~ Oporto
Reviewed by Peg on December 6, 2007
What is it they say about the chicken and the egg? I haven't a clue. But, what I do know is that leading chicken burger restaurant chain Oportos is combining the two to bring us a unique breakfast burger (served before 11am only).
I had to cas ... [read on]
I had to cas ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Cop-The-Lot ~ Fast Eddy's
Reviewed by Fawso on December 6, 2007
Fast Eddy's is a restaurant that invokes thoughts of 50's diners, Richie Cunningham and the Fonz. My good mate Tara recommended this eatery, but in this region we were not spoilt for choice by any degree. There are old Coca Cola and Pepsi posters, El ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Al Fresco @ Magellan Sutera Resort
Reviewed by Shano on December 4, 2007
After taking in the mighty Petronas Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur, I boarded a plane for Kota Kinabalu where burgers had to be reviewed. Hotel burgers have generally scored well with the b ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)McFeast "Deluxe" ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on December 3, 2007
A McFeast with mayo. It cannot be called the Deluxe without the deluxe sauce. How dare they… ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Love Me Tender ~ BurgerMe
Reviewed by Fawso on November 24, 2007
This day was another stunner, right on the cusp of summer, sun shining, birds chirping and my stomach rumbling… what is one to do? Chow down!! This burger was recommended to me from a good friend who was reluctant to undertake a review for this great ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Crispy Chicken Deluxe ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on November 22, 2007
For our international users who may not know, Australia is preparing to vote in a federal election in nigh on three days. If opinion and newspaper polls are anything to go by, a new government may well be elected. A new government offering a change ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)BBQ Cheeseburger ~ L&L Hawaiian BBQ
Reviewed by Alonzo on November 14, 2007
Listening to foreign policy and the impending doom that will fall upon the United States in my global politics class can work up an appetite! As sure as my hunger was, I set out on a, “crusade” to find a in between classes lunch spot. Driving along t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Meat Eater ~ Argy's Eatery
Reviewed by Shano on November 12, 2007
I’ve noticed there is a small subset of the burger-eating population who shy away from salad on their burgers; going to great lengths to flick off tomatoes and pickles, and even scrape off some token scraps of lettuce. I am not one of these people an ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Soul-Laffel ~ Benbry Burgers
Reviewed by Fawso on November 5, 2007
I have been searching around for a half-decent vege-burger for a few weeks now, I may have now found one. The combination of the fresh salad ingredients and tasty falafels have allowed this burger to break through the glass ceiling its vege brethren ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Double Double "Animal Style" ~ In n Out
Reviewed by Alonzo on November 2, 2007
When I get a fleeting moment of nostalgia for California there are a several things I think about… Great beaches, Golden Gate bridge, Hollywood, my hometown San Diego and then there is of course In N Out. So it’s only fitting that my first review wou ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Sublime ~ Phuel
Reviewed by Fawso on November 1, 2007
Back in town, back to the grind, the vege grind. When I asked the staff member behind the counter which vege-burger was the best, he did not hesitate, "have the Sublime" he says. I shrug my shoulders - something with a name like that paints a pretty ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)BK Doubles BBQ w Cheese ~ Burger King
Reviewed by Fawso on October 30, 2007
Not a whole lot of choice when it comes to burgers from the East. Not surprising though is it, for one does not go to a Thai restaurant to order a Whopper. With my travelling companion hankering for fried chicken versus my own wanting for a burger, I ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Grilled Chicken Burger ~ Chester's Grill
Reviewed by Fawso on October 27, 2007
Now this was my first burger in Bangkok, and was a little strange from the outset. If there was a video-game based on Thai shopping - MBK would be one of the levels/courses, probably one of the easier ones. After snapping up bargains left and right t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ Meat & Wine Co.
Reviewed by Peg on October 26, 2007
Let me first set the scene. A chilly night down by the water, 6 or 10 beers under the belt after an afternoon watching the horse races and a desire to find the ultimate burger to fill a void in my stomach that was growing larger by the second. Th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Vegie Burger ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Fawso on October 25, 2007
Today I have the pleasure of dining with brother Peg, whose company is always a pleasure. Those who know him will whole-heartedly agree. Unfortunately that's where the pleasure ended. I was worried when I saw this picked straight from the tray that i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Country Style Chicken ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on October 25, 2007
Look at this 'burger'. What can I tell you that you cannot see from the picture? I can tell you that the bun you are looking at is stale. I can tell you that the two 'brown nuggets' you see are 'country style chicken pieces'. I can confirm that t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Whopper Junior ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on October 25, 2007
Thank heavens i ordered this on the side. Having just consumed the "County Style Chicken" I was feeling cheated, naucious and hungry. A strange mix i know but Hungry Jacks does funny things to you. The Whopper Junior is basically the Whopper's lit ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Hamburger with Cheese ~ Bhumiyama Beach Resort
Reviewed by Griggus on October 24, 2007
There comes a time in every holidayers journey when the local cuisine has managed to abuse your digestive system to the point where there has been a serious bomb threat called in to the authorities and the location is in your stomach. No-one knows wh ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Crikey, no meat ~ BurgerMe
Reviewed by Fawso on October 21, 2007
A wonderful day to be alive - a wonderful day for a burger. Amazing setting, upstairs, overlooking the beach. Not such an amazing or wonderful burger. I don't even know specifically what is in a vege-patty, and I don't think I want to. Obviously some ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Bacon Cheeseburger ~ Taylor's Automatic Refresher
Reviewed by Shano on October 20, 2007
Hankering for a good burger, I returned to Taylor's Automatic Refresher, which had satisfied me some weeks ago when I first arrived in Frisco. I joined a long queue that was snaking out the front door (this place is popular with locals and tourists a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Cheese & Bacon Burger ~ Edinburgh Castle Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on October 18, 2007
A colleague of mine, moving onto greener pastures, decided upon this venue for her farewell luncheon. Even though I'd never been here before I was not surprised to find a burger in it's very natural habitat - on the bistro menu. A castle is a defensi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Winship's Black Angus Chuck Burger ~ Winship Restaurant
Reviewed by Shano on October 14, 2007
As you will see from the picture, the most interesting thing about this burger is that it was delivered to me closed, but none of the salads were inside the burger. Instead they were neatly piled next to the burger (is this common in California?). I' ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)The Blue Burger ~ Raleigh's
Reviewed by Shano on October 7, 2007
We have an unwritten law here at burgerater.com that a burger served open is not a real burger, and so should not be reviewed. However, as I travelled all the way across San Francisco Bay to Berkeley solely to review a burger I felt I should make an ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)The Baja Burger ~ Raleigh's
Reviewed by The Great Man on October 7, 2007
Raleigh’s is a legendary Berkeley establishment renowned for its spacious beer garden, diverse choice of beers and home-made burgers. It is situated on Telegraph Road, the epicentre of the Free Love movement in the sixties and today blessed by an abu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Big Veg Burger ~ Burgerlicious
Reviewed by Fawso on October 5, 2007
So, I begin my journey into the torrid world of vege-burgers. In response to Peg's foray into the fishier side, I am taking one for the team and will undertake a series on vegier side of burgerville. Burgerlicious have a decent range of vege options, ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Hot Preggo ~ O'Galo
Reviewed by Peg on October 3, 2007
O'Galo is a Portuguese style chicken burger shop that is slowly expanding across the Sydney Metropolitan Area. I do not see many but I see a few. When I do see them they are traditionally found in places I had not previously planned on stopping at ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Calamari Burger ~ Fisherman's Delights
Reviewed by Tea Bag on September 30, 2007
I am partial to a bit of seafood for lunch, so I was quite excited about getting my hands on a burger that contains four calamari rings, lettuce and mayo. The price was $4.50 terrific value I thought. That's where this story goes down hill, there was ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Texas Burger ~ Taylor's Automatic Refresher
Reviewed by Shano on September 30, 2007
A bad case of jet-lag had me wake to scrawl this review on a notepad in the dark at 3am, my first of a series of reviews from San Francisco. Chosen restaurant = Taylor’s Automatic Refresher, situated in the Ferry Building by SF Bay. It’s always good ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Ocean Burger ~ Fisherman's Delights
Reviewed by Peg on September 30, 2007
The second burger in my 'Fish Series' comes from a former Oceanmaster Store. For those who do not know, Oceanmaster was a chain of seafood restaurants that have now ceased operation. Although I have not visited this shop for several years it seems ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Beef Burger ~ AmBar
Reviewed by Peg on September 27, 2007
I love receiving invitations out to lunch. This time it was burgerater.com's former Legal Counsel, Mary Frances who had the pleasure of dining with me.
Mary had previously spoken very highly of the burger here and it was time for me to give it ... [read on]
Mary had previously spoken very highly of the burger here and it was time for me to give it ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Fish Burger ~ Occidental Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on September 22, 2007
This is the first review in a series of Fish Burgers that I will be carrying out over the coming weeks. The aim of this series is to determine if there are actually any decent Fish Burgers available for our loyal users. I have previously reviewed t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Teriyaki Beef Burger ~ Honolulu Grill
Reviewed by Fawso on September 21, 2007
This is a great place to enjoy a burger, I was lucky enough to get a table outside on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, and after no breakfast and a surf just prior - I was famished. Teriyaki is defined as - A Japanese dish consisting of food which ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Springbok Burger ~ Quills, Intercontinental Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on September 19, 2007
Quality minced beef (or springbok?) patty, Zevenwecht mild cheddar, streaky bacon, lettuce, fried onion on a lightly toasted bun. Worth the wait? Hmm, the jury is still out on that one, my dining companion wasn't happy with the lack of service - no t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Vegie Burger ~ City Extra
Reviewed by Peg on September 17, 2007
Absolute Crud. I would not feed this thing to my worst enemy. The bun and fillings were ok I guess but this veggie patty tasted like a rolled up piece of damp carpet filled with little pieces of pea. The most disturbing thing about this place thou ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Double Cheeseburger ~ Wimpy
Reviewed by Fawso on September 16, 2007
After watching numerous hippo's lolling about in the estuary I was ready for a late lunch. Seriously though, trying to get a good photograph of those animals is like strolling into Buckingham Palace to get a cosy shot with Her Royal Majesty (I assume ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Big Daddy Chicken Burger ~ Zack's
Reviewed by Fawso on September 15, 2007
Another review brought to you from Richards Bay, South Africa. This restaurant seems to be the place to drink cocktails with fine young Afrikaaner ladies on Friday and Saturday evenings... but we'll leave that story for another time. It is also a pre ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Blarney Castle Tower Burger ~ The Craic, P J O'Brien's Irish Pub
Reviewed by Peg on September 12, 2007
What an unexpected surprise this turned out to be. I know they eat burgers in Ireland; I’ve had a few in the old Emerald Isle myself. What I didn't know was that they were top notch, or this one was anyway, notwithstanding the fact I was in the mid ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Beef Burger w/ Cheese ~ Charlie Croft's
Reviewed by Fawso on September 12, 2007
This restaurant is located in the town of Richards Bay, which is about 100km north-east of Durban, just beneath Swaziland. The locals mostly speak Zulu or Afrikaans, with English their second language. Our waitress was on her first shift I believe, n ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Bernoulli's Burger ~ Southern Sun Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on September 10, 2007
Number 1 review from South Africa, let's hope things improve (for the sake of the nation). After a looong flight and countless hours of discussing Twenty/20 strategy with Slats, Ponting and Watson (my input largely composed of "smash the sh*t out of ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Cajun Beef ~ Beautiful Burgers
Reviewed by Peg on September 10, 2007
11.20am on a Friday morning. Travelling south along Regent Street in Chippendale. I glance across to my right and see the oasis that is 'Beautiful Burgers'. It had been sometime since I had visited this shop for a meal and looking at the time I or ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)McPork ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on September 9, 2007
Many fine non-burger meals since that below average burger on my first day in Japan, I decided to get back on the horse. My intention was to head to a chain called Mos Burger, but wh ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Over the Border ~ Burger Me
Reviewed by Fawso on September 7, 2007
This is another review brought to you off the back of a suggestion email sent to us from another avid burger-lover. First off - this is a great place to eat, the upstairs area has a spectacular view across to the beach, I love the beach on a sunny da ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Horseradish and Beetroot ~ Burgerman
Reviewed by Fawso on September 5, 2007
burgerater.com HQ received a hot tip that some pretty mean burgers were whipped up by this establishment…so we made tracks, post-haste. Peg and I loaded into the taxi, another burgerater.com road-trip. Distance: about 2 km's. Upon arrival we were kin ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Lamb Fillet ~ Burgerman
Reviewed by Peg on September 5, 2007
I love assignments. It forces the reviewer out of their local comfort zone and inspires one to try new things. The menu at Burgerman is impressive. A good range but not too much that you stare at the menu blankly, unable to decide. On the basis t ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Lot Burger ~ Wholley Mackerel!
Reviewed by Peg on September 5, 2007
Second burger of the day, my first of the traditional Beef variety. I really enjoy the Chilli Fish Burger from this place but thought it wise to seek out a different variety. I was not disappointed. This is a traditional burger with THE LOT. Pine ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Freshness Burger ~ Freshness Burger
Reviewed by Shano on September 5, 2007
With the weather approaching typhoon, I stepped into the nearest restaurant I could find after arriving in Ichigaya. It happened to be Freshness Burger, a prominent chain in Tokyo with a large selection of burgers. I was the only customer waiting, so ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Supremo Steak Roll ~ Nandos
Reviewed by Shano on September 3, 2007
On the day prior to this review, Special Projects contributor Tea-Bag scored a spectacular golden goal to secure the league & GF double for our dominant Wakehurst Tigers football team, kicking off a long evening of celebrations. The next morning I re ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Avocado and Pepper Sauce ~ The Food Factory
Reviewed by Fawso on September 2, 2007
Steak, avocado, pepper sauce, sour cream, big burger bun. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel Burger ~ Bavarian Bier Cafe
Reviewed by Lyman on September 1, 2007
When does a burger cease to be a burger? I note Burgerater staff have hotly debated this quintessential question in reference to turkish bread, rolls, pattie consistency, toasted or fresh buns and any manner of other burger-variables. But surely we c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Strip Sub ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Peg on August 31, 2007
I can't believe it has taken the team this long to review the Strip Sub. This burger is known as a classic to many and I do not disagree.
Red rooster has had some shockers in the past. I refer to the Lean Grilled Burger that was dressed with s ... [read on]
Red rooster has had some shockers in the past. I refer to the Lean Grilled Burger that was dressed with s ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Double Breast Fillet Burger ~ Nandos
Reviewed by Fawso on August 28, 2007
Four in a row. FOUR reviews in as many days, my physician won't be happy when he reads this, he'll be even more so upset to learn I haven't been exercising regualrly enough, oh dear. The lovely rabbit warren of Macarthur Square, I could've walked aro ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Crispy Fillet Burger ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Fawso on August 27, 2007
Good to see there are still a few of these restaurants in existence, they make a great strip sub. I was surprised to find that we had not yet reviewed the crispy fillet burger, so in this case I couldn't go with the famed aforementioned sub. How had ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Lamblicious ~ Benbry Burgers
Reviewed by Fawso on August 26, 2007
Here at burgerater.com we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date with what is available out in the ever-expanding burger market. New day, new burger. Just yesterday I purchased the Benbry burger from this establishment, and at the call of my frien ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Benbury Burger w/ Blue Cheese ~ Benbry Burgers
Reviewed by Fawso on August 25, 2007
Well, ANOTHER new burger chain has come into existence, business is indeed booming. A consequence of this is that we burger-lovers are further spoilt for choice, fantastic! Usually, I hate junk mail, no time for it. But recently I received a pamphlet ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Moroccan Lamb Burger ~ Pulse Food & Health
Reviewed by Peg on August 20, 2007
This is a superb little shop. Everything they sell is made fresh and to order. You can put anything you like on your burger, even choose your bread. The options are 'spelt' or 'wheat free rye.' Not liking to order off menu items I go for the Moro ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Woodfire Grilled Wagyu Beef Burger ~ Rockpool
Reviewed by GPM on August 17, 2007
The Burgerater.com site has played digital host to many fine restaurants, but none to date with one featuring a celebrity chef. Just like fellow guest reviewer Tea-Bag, I do enjoy a celebrity chef cooking show. However, I don’t like Jamie Oliver. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)MCG Chicken Burger ~ MCG Snack Bar
Reviewed by GPM on August 17, 2007
You’re never very confident ordering food at a sports ground. Even less so when it’s a chicken burger and it looks like it predates cricket. But Peg had already ordered the beef burger, and I was at that point of the evening where I had to eat to a ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)MCG Beef Burger ~ MCG Snack Bar
Reviewed by Peg on August 17, 2007
I have never smelt or eaten a burger worse than this. This is truly the most disgusting thing I have ever smelt. I found myself tossing up between a beef or a fish burger. I thought it was safer to go beef. I wish I didn't settle on either. The ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Pavillion Grill
Reviewed by Peg on August 15, 2007
I like the look of this place at first glance. It's busy and the burgers are not pre-made. Ordered what sounded like a great burger; grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese and chilli mayo. When I received my burger I wondered for a brief moment ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Beef Burger ~ City Tattersalls Club
Reviewed by Peg on August 14, 2007
I wouldn't bother with this one. The burger is actually quite good. Big wholemeal bun, fresh tomato & beetroot with a decent sized piece of meat. The problem here is getting to the burger itself. You must first prove your identity and sign in (un ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Dutchies Dutch Burger ~ Dutchies Dutch Delights
Reviewed by Peg on August 7, 2007
Mexican, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Dutch? Dutch fare is the latest offering in the Warringah Mall food court. An interesting concept indeed. "Dutchies" seems to be a franchise type operation so I would not be surprised if more of these operations beg ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Glenrose BBQ Chicken Burger ~ Glenrose BBQ Chickens
Reviewed by Peg on August 4, 2007
I could have made this myself at home. A small piece of chicken cooked on one of those 'cafe style' sandwich presses. A small amount of cos lettuce pulled directly out of the ready made caesar salad that is also for sale and a dash of mayo. More l ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Shirley Burger ~ 2 J's Cafe
Reviewed by Shano on August 4, 2007
I've found many restaurants and cafes are too restrictive when it comes to eating certain foods at certain times. Why can't I order an omelette for dinner? And why is it so hard to get a hamburger before 10:30am? The feature burger at 2 J's Cafe is ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Thai Chicken ~ Beautiful Burgers
Reviewed by Fawso on August 2, 2007
We received an email recommending we get on down to this little cafe, which is a bit of a diamond in the rough, had we not been tipped off by a fellow burger-lover this establishment would probably have stayed under the radar. I went with the suggest ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)The Oz Burger ~ Beautiful Burgers
Reviewed by Peg on August 2, 2007
Beautiful Burgers is a charming little burger restaurant / café right in the heart of Chippendale. The staff are exceptionally friendly and full of knowledge which means making a decision off this impressive menu that much easier. After a brief cha ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chicken w/ Sweet Corn ~ Food Factory
Reviewed by Fawso on July 29, 2007
I was very surprised by the poor performance of this burger, the blame can only be placed on the staff - sorry guys. On the menu it states: Chicken fillet, bacon, avocado, sweet corn, lettuce, cheese, tomato and mayo. What I received: Chicken schnitz ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Chicken Burger with Lime Aioli ~ Forestville RSL Bistro
Reviewed by Peg on July 29, 2007
Wasting a Sunday away at your local RSL can make you hungry. Fortunately there is a bistro on hand that sells burgers. Unfortunately they sell poor burgers.
I paid a cool $14.00 for this thing and it was weak. Small piece of chicken drenched in A ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)NameIt ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on July 27, 2007
Once again I'm on the road, headed south...it's late, cold and there is still a lot of road to be covered before my final destination is reached... it's burger-time! This is an interesting move from the McDonalds chain - have they run out of ideas?? ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chilli Beef Burger ~ XO Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on July 22, 2007
I love this cafe. I come here a lot. Con and his team will offer you every assistance in making your lunchtime choice. I don't often have a burger but today I did. It was time to give Con some exposure on this site. I can't complain about this c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef Burger with the LOT ~ River Rock Café
Reviewed by Fawso on July 21, 2007
Ahh! Yet another beautiful day in Thredbo, what a season we have had so far. Spectacular weather welcomed us this day - sunny, barely a breath of wind, dry snow and good company, all that was missing was some fuel in the tank to get me through the af ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Wagyu Beef Burger ~ Bar 333
Reviewed by GPM on July 20, 2007
Wagyu has been getting a lot of press lately. A Japanese breed of cattle that produces highly marbled beef of astounding flavour and tenderness – I’ve heard it is sweet, benevolent and highly regarded amongst the bourgeoisie. However, the wagyu bee ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Mega Burger ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Peg on July 19, 2007
Found one! I've had to come to Sydney's inner west to find it but I can confirm that Red Rooster Summer Hill is still trading. I wasn't at all hungry when I drove past the restaurant (it was 11.30am) but i felt obliged to go in and review the new b ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)BBQ Ranch Burger ~ Snacks on 1
Reviewed by Peg on July 18, 2007
The chicken burger at this joint has been reviewed by myself and from what I can remember scored reasonably well. No suprise then that this burger too is on the better side of decent. Good size, good feel, smells fine. There is nothing overly spec ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Mutha Plucka ~ Bananas Café
Reviewed by Fawso on July 15, 2007
It's been awhile since I have reviewed a schnitzel burger, this one will be remembered fondly as I sat with my brother and good friends in the fresh air and beautiful sunshine in the quaint town of Jindabyne. First thing's first - I admit that I deci ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Jackeroo Burgers & Kebabs
Reviewed by Peg on July 12, 2007
Lunch with Fawso on a bright winter day. Doesn't get much better than this. Fawso and i pull up two window seats and wait for our burgers to be cooked. There are some lovely sights walking along George Street at lunchtime and our view was as good ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chilli Chicken Burger ~ Carve
Reviewed by GPM on July 12, 2007
I had to wait a long time for this burger. After ordering, I was given number 44 in the queue. Soon thereafter, order number 34 was called up. I was ten deep. Why was it taking so long if the chicken in the Chilli Chicken Burger I ordered was pre ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef Burger with Cheese ~ Jackeroo Burgers & Kebabs
Reviewed by Fawso on July 12, 2007
This was a pleasant little find. Located on George St. toward the south end of town is this small kebab and burger joint - Jackeroo's, great name in my opinion. Your standard fare - beef patty, grilled onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese and tomato sauce ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Bacon, Egg and Cheese ~ VIVO
Reviewed by Fawso on July 11, 2007
So I was a little late in rising from my slumber on this particular morning and got to work with an empty stomach - the bloody freezing wind made it all the less pleasant. I decided to splash out and purchase something from the breakfast menu at Vivo ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Traditional Hamburger ~ The Great Northern Hotel
Reviewed by Shano on July 7, 2007
Cooked pineapple – the great divider.
Where do you stand? Do you order the Hawaiian pizza and the ‘tropo’ style burgers? Or do you despise the very thought of pineapple appearing alongside melted cheese and meat. I have never met anyone that holds ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Regular Burger With Beef ~ Harold Park Trot Track Bistro
Reviewed by Peg on July 6, 2007
The bistro menu is poor. A series of A4 paper sheets pinned to the tiled wall, all printed on a dot matrix printer fresh from the mid 1990's. I found it hard to believe that there was no mention of a burger. I was not accepting that. I asked the f ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Fiesta with Chilli ~ O'Galo
Reviewed by Fawso on July 2, 2007
Review number one for FY2007/2008, not a great start either. The first point worth noting was how quickly this was prepared - when I opened up the styrofoam container, I realised it was a little too quick. There was no avocado, nothing, nada, zip…ver ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Beef Burger ~ St George Leagues Club Bistro
Reviewed by Griggus on July 1, 2007
After venturing to the holy land for the first time in years and witnessing the mighty last placed Dragons slay the hapless first placed Sea Eagles I thought what better way to celebrate than over a beer and a feed at the leagues club. Here is where ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Deluxe Brekky ~ Thredbo Centre
Reviewed by Fawso on June 30, 2007
Ah the lovely fresh mountain air we breathe in the snowy region of south western NSW. It is true this year that the snow gods are looking down upon us with a hint of a smile, the snow has been falling and the forecast is for this to continue, expect ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chicken BLT Baguette ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on June 29, 2007
Possibly my last review for the 2006/2007 financial year. burgerater.com have closed their financial records for the period. It should not take our accountant long to work out our finances. Hat sales have been a little slow this year (zero). Hope ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Billi Burger ~ Kirribilli Hotel
Reviewed by Shano on June 24, 2007
Unstable and indecisive, I was wandering the streets searching for a satisfying meal - somehow it had to be light but substantial.
And so I walked into the Kirribilli Hotel, a local pub with a good outdoor section and diverse menu.
No beer for ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)St James Burger ~ St James Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on June 22, 2007
If it looks like a sandwich, feels like a sandwich and smells like crap - it's probably a sandwich and not a burger. As you will see from the photograph this looks more like a toasted focaccia than a burger. I do not know why it is cut in half. Se ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Mediterranean ~ Macchiato
Reviewed by Fawso on June 21, 2007
Branded a pasta & wood-fire pizza restaurant, Macchiato also have a respectable selection of wraps, sandwiches, salads and this lone burger. Mediterranean - "of or relating to or characteristic of or located near the Mediterranean Sea." As the name s ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Telstra Stadium
Reviewed by Peg on June 13, 2007
"Ball park food isn't real food" - George Costanza. I was not at a Baseball game, I was at the Rugby League. Nevertheless, the message Costanza sends us is still apt. I had already eaten a hot dog and a cup of hot chips, but that doesn't matter, i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Western Whopper ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Fawso on June 13, 2007
Gee, two reviews in two days, I better go for a run...not tonight though, Origin II takes priority, let's say tomorrow night. So, I was on the road back from Goulburn in the course of my other employment. I think I have mentioned in previous reviews ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Zorbar Burger ~ Burgerlicious
Reviewed by Peg on June 12, 2007
Beef, grilled onions, fetta cheese, roasted eggplant, lettuce, olive tapenade, semi dried tomato, tzatiki and tomato relish. I had never come across a burger with this mix of ingredients and I must say that I was very much looking forward to my 'Zo ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Monako Burger ~ Burgerlicious
Reviewed by Fawso on June 12, 2007
This burger borrows its name from a fine land full of fashonistas, models and designers… none of which I am sure consume burgers regularly, their loss I say. There is quite an impressive menu from the Burgerlicious team, this time I went with the Mon ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Dill Burger ~ The Food Factory
Reviewed by Fawso on June 9, 2007
Opening weekend for the Aussie snow season, more often than not a let-down… I've experienced much worse though. About an hour from Jindabyne, in the town of Cooma, is the Food Factory. The name of this restaurant is substantiated by how many options ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Organic Spicy Beef Burger ~ Pulse Food & Health
Reviewed by Peg on June 7, 2007
burgerater.com is making me even fatter. We hope you all appreciate the sacrifices the burgerater.com team make to bring you these reviews. As good as some burgers taste, many are not all together good for you. It is with this in mind that I start ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Grilled Chicken with ZESTY Mayo ~ Psycho Chicken
Reviewed by Fawso on May 27, 2007
Awesome, just look at the name of this establishment! After an arduous and very frustrating afternoon on the golf course some sustenance was in order. This chicken shop was right near the course, a very handy pit-stop with no de-tour - nice. It is ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Royale ~ Psycho Chicken
Reviewed by Junior on May 27, 2007
After a tough 15 (or so) holes at leafy Northbridge Golf Course, there is only one option… Psycho Chicken… Burger! Sun light disappearing on another weekend, several hours since lunch and the shakes had long since set in. I ordered the Royale (lot) b ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ Brookvale Oval Canteen
Reviewed by Fawso on May 26, 2007
The humble footy canteen is as good a place as any to purchase a burger, even though I knew this one would be a fairly modest specimen of the greatest instrument in eating. I was at the footy, was a little peckish. Options: 1. Pie, 2. Sausage Roll, 3 ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Occidental Hotel
Reviewed by Peg on May 19, 2007
Friday lunchtime in the City. Get me a pint and a burger. Fast. And that's exactly what they did. "Good food quickly," Fawso says that all the time. He would like it here. This burger has the lot, egg, bacon, pineapple, beetroot and a tasty pie ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chilli Fish Burger ~ Wholey Mackrel!
Reviewed by Peg on May 15, 2007
I love Fish Burgers. It is a shame however that you have to go to a well respected seafood shop just to get a good one.
This burger combines chilli with a fresh piece of grilled fish, a little coleslaw and tomato. The burger smells great, it's eas ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Wagyu Beef Burger (Panini) ~ Plan B
Reviewed by Fawso on May 14, 2007
Well well, I was a little cautious before undertaking this review. All I had heard was that this was a 'famous' burger with, supposedly, quite a reputation. The menu apparently labels them "panini", but let's not get confused, it's a burger. Located ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Beef Burger with The Lot ~ Northern Bites Café
Reviewed by Fawso on May 12, 2007
What a beautiful day in this was, temperature in the mid 20's, sun shining, and a massive burger to consume, things were looking good! I haven't had a burger of this magnitude for quite awhile, it was a big 'un! Large, juicy beef patty, cheese, gener ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Baa Baa Burger ~ Grill'd
Reviewed by Shano on May 6, 2007
Browsing the inflight catalogue on the way home from Melbourne, I came across an article on entrepreneur Simon Crowe. Like me, after travelling overseas, Simon Crowe realised there was a gap in the Australian burger market. Unlike me, he had the ambi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Aussie Deluxe ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on May 5, 2007
It's my annual trip to Adelaide for the Adelaide v Collingwood match at AAMI Stadium. I enjoy coming to Adelaide once or twice a year but never more than that.
The one thing that always fascinates me about this city is the McDonalds burger variatio ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Bostino ~ Burgerlicious
Reviewed by Fawso on May 4, 2007
I was very excited to learn that a Burgerlicious was opening up not far from my principal place of work - the name itself speaks loud and clear, but does it deliver? They have a pretty good menu to choose from at this chain, the queue was fairly long ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Deluxe Burger ~ Carve
Reviewed by GPM on April 27, 2007
Walking the ironically circular corridors of Australia Square in Sydney's CBD, I began to consider Burgerater.com and the fine work the site does. This, combined with a grade two hangover and the imminent threat of another four hours at work, compel ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chicken Fillet ~ Nandos
Reviewed by Fawso on April 27, 2007
This review ended up being a bit of a substitute for the one I had planned on this dreary Friday lunchbreak…a new burger restaurant had supposedly opened up, upon arrival this was not to be - still under construction (like our site here). So, Nandos ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Chicken Fillet Deluxe ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on April 25, 2007
After the disappointment of the McChicken, I was cautious about ordering another McDonalds chicken burger. However, this addition to the menu is a vast improvement on the McChicken. Much like a schnitzel, the chicken fillet has a crunchy exterior. To ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Zesto Chicken Burger ~ Zest Cafe
Reviewed by Peg on April 24, 2007
This place gets a start purely because of its close proximity to the burgerater head office in the Sydney CBD.
I am confronted with a chicken burger that describes having, lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken
and a seeded mustard / mayonnaise sauce. L ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Mushroom Bacon Sourdough Supreme ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on April 23, 2007
Feeling poor today. Late night and too many pints. Needed a burger. After a brief online meeting with my burgerater.com
colleagues it was decided that I would head down to Hungry Jacks to try the new Mushroom Bacon Sourdough Supreme.
Although I ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Satay Chicken Burger ~ Dee Why Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on April 22, 2007
My first foray into the little known world of satay chicken burgers… a little disappointing too. The thing that held this one back was the excessive condiment use and below-par construction. Regular sesame seed bun, chicken breast (a little dry), let ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Double Cheeseburger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on April 21, 2007
Take your stock standard cheeseburger and add an extra patty. That is what we have here.
Dining with brother Fawso we had both already had some problems with the cheese this evening.
Whoever was in charge of putting the cheese on the burgers shoul ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Son of Mac ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on April 21, 2007
A good friend of mine known affectionately as 'Pieman' once described to me his dream of one day
eating a smaller version of the 'Big Mac'. Well, sometimes dreams come true.
The Son of Mac is a burger on offer at McDonalds for a limited time only. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Fireball Filler ~ KFC
Reviewed by Shano on April 20, 2007
The name Fireball carries with it a certain obligation... If the Colonel thinks a couple of sliced jalepenos can generate enough heat to satisfy serious chilli lovers, then he needs to get out of Kentucky more often. The burger seems to be lacking in ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Double Beef n Bacon ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on April 20, 2007
Let's simplify the title of this one - Double cheeseburger with bacon…ahh yes, much easier. So it's Friday evening and Peg and myself are off to the pub for a mates birthday celebration - beers at the Lowenbrau. Best to get some sustenance so those d ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Original Filler ~ KFC
Reviewed by Peg on April 18, 2007
The length of 9 inches is very familiar to me. This Original Filler (which is one of 4 varieties available) claims
to be exactly that long. As it was inappropriate for me to get my 'measuring stick' out in this busy food
court, we are just going ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Caesar Filler ~ KFC
Reviewed by Fawso on April 14, 2007
Shano really laid into the Colonel in his review of the Fire(snow)ball filler, I hate to kick a man when he's down, but as a military man the Colonel should be able to handle it. This specimen was very average. A large part of the casear appeal is th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Chicken Supremo Burger ~ Nandos
Reviewed by Shano on April 6, 2007
Although I should have been eating a fish burger on good friday, I felt obliged to visit the new Nandos restaurant in my home suburb of Neutral Bay. I was pretty impressed with the setup: the staff are friendly and efficient, and the burgers are cook ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Hot O'Galo ~ O'Galo's
Reviewed by Fawso on March 29, 2007
Well, first off I must give Peg a big pat on the back for trudging through town on a cold rainy day - sans umbrella and raincoat, his commitment to reviews really is second to none. now, enough brown-nosing for 2 lifetimes! This was my debut for O'Ga ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Tandoori Chicken Burger ~ Hyde Park Café
Reviewed by Fawso on March 23, 2007
Very nice spot, gardens, green lawns, birds chirping, buses horns honking, sirens wailing, it's all happening, where is my damn burger though?! So the service was a little on the slow side, but this was a pretty decent meal, a large side of fries, bu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Wagyu Beef Burger ~ Bills Restaurant
Reviewed by Peg on March 20, 2007
"Wagyu (def.) refers to several beef breeds of cattle genetically predisposed to intense marbling, and produces a high percentage
of oleaginous unsaturated fat. Also known as Kobe-style beef, the meat from Wagyu cattle are known worldwide for marbl ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Rooster Roll ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Peg on March 18, 2007
Ugh, what a chore this is. The Rooster Roll (formerly known as The Warm Chicken Roll) is notorious amongst my
close friends for being one of the worst burgers / rolls ever produced. Notwithstanding this, I must go in with an
open mind. We prid ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0 Stars)
(0 Stars)The Kiddo Burger ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Peg on March 9, 2007
As you might gather from the name, this burger is for children. Oportos burgers are generous in size and most come with chilli.
A lot of children are not partial to chilli. That is why they have the 'Kiddo Burger'. The burger is a small size bun ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Works Burger ~ The Coffee Mill
Reviewed by Fawso on March 7, 2007
This was a little disappointing…first things first, cafés and corner shops should have ground beef patties (in my opinion), this patty was of the snap-frozen variety (shakes head). The content rating as you can see is favouable, let's call em out - ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Cloey Beef Burger ~ Clovelly Hotel
Reviewed by Shano on March 4, 2007
Just last year (2006) this was my top rating burger in Sydney. How quickly things can change. The content is still spot on; traditional aussie toppings tomato, beetroot, and lettuce blend well with a thick beef patty and topped with seeded mustard-ma ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Ebi Fillet (shrimp) Burger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on February 21, 2007
After having been on one flight and 2 lengthy bus rides I was very tired and hoping to find a bite to eat before hopping on the plane back home...at an airport Maccas! (I had this one as an accompaniment to the Mega Mac meal I purchased in Narita.) S ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Mega Mac ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on February 21, 2007
Still in Japan I was very tired and hoping to find a bite to eat before hopping on the plane back home to Australia. Per country, aside from the US, Japan has the most McDonalds restaurants on the planet (or so I was told). No big surprise that there ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Downtown Hamburger ~ Downtown Cafe
Reviewed by Fawso on February 17, 2007
Alrighty then! After hearing from an Aussie expat living in Niseko that this was the best "haan-barger" (out of all 2 of them sold in town) in the region, I had to give it my undivided attention. A nice surprise was that it was served on the plate wi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Bigger, Better Burger ~ Grand Sofitel Sukumvit
Reviewed by Peg on February 15, 2007
Thai people are known to be good at many things. Making suits, selling watches, massages, Pad Thai, Musman Curry etc.
They are not renowned for their burger making abilities, until now. This burger has a funny name. I am guessing whoever
came u ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4.5 Stars)
(4.5 Stars)Pork Burger ~ Burger King
Reviewed by Peg on February 15, 2007
While on Assignment in Thailand for burgerater.com I was very keen to get back to one of the great burger chains, Burger King.
For our international browsers, about 5 years ago the Burger King Franchise ceased all operations in Australia. Many rest ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Triple Whopper with Bacon & Cheese ~ Burger King
Reviewed by Tea Bag on February 15, 2007
The first thing you notice about the Triple Whopper is its gold foil. Brilliant, looks like a Golden
Ticket from Willie Wonkas. However, this burger is not for the beginner. Three Whopper paddies,
bacon, cheese, tomato, gherkins, onions mayonna ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Apres Burger ~ Apres Bar
Reviewed by Fawso on February 13, 2007
After a great morning of riding knee-deep powder I was in need of a good feed… my stomach was screaming for a Western-style meal after my noodles and sushi quotas were smashed to pieces! This place is a great little bar right on the snow in Grand Hir ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Straight Burger ~ Lotteria
Reviewed by Fawso on February 10, 2007
Okay friends, foes and well-wishers alike….this was my first Japanaese burger experience to date. They like to pronounce hamburger as "haan-barger"….burgers are a universal language and instrument of eating, so who cares how you say it?! So, I'm stro ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Chicken Burger ~ Snacks on 1
Reviewed by Peg on February 6, 2007
It is hard to believe it has taken this long for me to get 'round to reviewing this burger. I love the Bowlers Club. Those who know
me best think I live in this place. Anyhow, back to the review. Very little is known about this burger from the m ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Works Burger ~ Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Reviewed by Fawso on January 28, 2007
Ah the bee-ay-utiful west coast of this great southern land! I must say I really do enjoy the small amount of time I manage to spend in Perth, it's much more laid-back than the east, evident in the other acronym that WA stands for - "Wait Awhile". Th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Satay Chicken Burger ~ President Hotel Kitchen
Reviewed by Peg on January 19, 2007
A new Owner and a new Kitchen at the President Hotel. For those who read my review of the previous fare
this place offered then you will be disappointed to note that nothing has changed.
(refer Archies Bistro Chicken Burger)
I enjoy Satay and wh ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1 Stars)
(1 Stars)Jalepaso Beef Burger ~ Burgerlicious
Reviewed by Peg on January 13, 2007
Well well, a takeaway shop dedicated to burgers. I walked in thinking this could go either way.
Many specialist burger shops try too hard and end up becoming a little too 'gourmet' for their own good.
I am disappointed to tell you that that is exa ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken w/ Cheese and Bacon ~ Chicken Gourmet
Reviewed by J-Bomb on January 5, 2007
It’s 11pm, Saturday night. I am walking through downtown Canberra. I’m on a mission. I must review the chicken burger with cheese and bacon from Chicken Gourmet, next to King O’Malley’s Irish pub. Having heard rave reviews from other Canberra-ites, I ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Double Quarter Pounder ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on January 1, 2007
This was as much a review of the new style McDonalds restaurant as it was the Double QP. I turned up to this recently built Maccas on new years morning in dire need of some fuel for the drive home to Sydney. I really wanted a Big Mac but forced mysel ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Grilled Fillet Burger ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Peg on January 1, 2007
Well it is New Years Day so needless to say I was in desperate need for a tasty burger.
Unfortunately that is not what I got. All I really felt like this afternoon was a big greasy
strip sub with that superb dill mayo. But I put my professional c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Zinger BBQ Bacon & Cheese ~ KFC
Reviewed by Shano on December 21, 2006
Fast food bacon has never tempted me, and I’ve never appreciated BBQ sauce on pizza or burgers. But the Zinger never fails to satisfy. The Colonel may have come up with some questionable meals (eg. The Tower Burger), but once I bite into a Zinger all ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Real Bacon Burger ~ Red Rooster
Reviewed by Peg on December 20, 2006
On my way out west to complete some work for my other job, I stopped in at Summer Hill
Red Rooster to see what they had to offer. After a quick check with my colleague Fawso, I
confirmed with the register attendant that I wanted his finest REAL Ba ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Beef Burger ~ BurgerBar, WACA
Reviewed by Shano on December 15, 2006
I didn’t enjoy this one. I was in Perth for the 3rd Ashes Cricket Test and thought I should do some work. Despite my best instincts, I ordered a beef burger from the burgerbar at the WACA stadium. I recommend you stay away from this one – it has that ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)BBQ Bacon & Beef Burger ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on November 19, 2006
If you refer to my review of the Grilled Chicken Burger from this burger chain you will note that I was not satisfied with the size of that particular burger. As a result, I had to consume a second burger and I selected the BBQ Bacon & Beef. I had ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Grilled Chicken Burger ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Peg on November 19, 2006
Some of you may know that Hungry Jacks is not one of my prefered burger chains. That is not to say I am prejudice, you cannot afford to be in this business. Probably cautious is more accurate. Anyhow, when I walked into the restaurant at 2.30am wi ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Shano on November 19, 2006
Some people go nuts for cheeseburgers. Personally I don't understand it. I like salads on my burger. Maybe this would work as a snack, but it wouldn’t satisfy as a meal.
... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2 Stars)
(2 Stars)Whopper (No Cheese) ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Shano on November 19, 2006
The checkout girl gave me a funny look when I asked her for a Whopper no cheese and a cheeseburger. I thought I’d kill two birds with one stone, as I don’t often find myself near a Hungry Jacks. I was surprised by this burger. I don’t often think to ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Rappa ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Fawso on October 21, 2006
Ok, first of all, it's not a burger - it's a wrap…staunch supporters of the burger can get all up-in-arms about this not being true to our name if they like, that's their choice. Now…the review. Well, not a lot I can say about this one except that it ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Beef Burger ~ Noosa Heads SLC
Reviewed by Peg on October 14, 2006
I can't give a burger any sort of special treatment on the basis of where I consumed it but the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club is literally located on the sand of Nooosa Heads Beach and the outdoor balcony is one of the finest places I've ever eat ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)The Skiff Burger ~ Manly Skiff Club
Reviewed by Fawso on October 14, 2006
A great burger. I really enjoy the setting of this club in Manly. The name of the place may invoke thoughts of the rich and pompous, let me assure you this is not the case. Modest indoor areas, outdoor seating on the jetty stretching over the water, ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Lean Beef Burger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on October 7, 2006
A surprising little gem I found this burger to be! First off I must say I was a little inebriated. Peg, Shano, a few others and myself had just finished a karaoke session in town and decided it was time to do a little work to finish off the night. No ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Junior Burger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on October 7, 2006
I hadn't eaten a Junior Burger in damn near 20 years. I guess I got to a point where I needed something more substantial. Simple, plain and small its dominant taste would have to be tomato sauce. I didn’t mind it though… it was ok.
... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Big Mac ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Pebble on October 1, 2006
In the words of Meatloaf “It was a hot summer night and the beef was burning”. Well…not quite. It was a warm Spring afternoon and something was burning. My desire for a Big Mac was what was burning. So I was off to Macca’s for the ‘Return of the Mac’ ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Deluxe Chicken Burger ~ Archies Bistro
Reviewed by Peg on September 28, 2006
There is nothing deluxe about this burger. It uses fancy lettuce rather than the standard Iceburg Lettue I like. In fact, you could say this burger is crammed full of this fancy lettue. It is also doused with mayo and has very little cheese. The c ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Whopper w/ Cheese ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Fawso on September 27, 2006
A fantastic burger for any occasion. On this instance I was on my way down to Jindabyne in NSW' southern highlands for a weekend of snowboarding, let me tell you - there are not many dinner options when heading down that way, it's either Hungry Jacks ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Bacon Deluxe ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Shano on September 27, 2006
I don't really like HJ burgers - there is just something about the smell that has always turned me off. On top of that, fast food bacon does not often replicate the taste of real bacon.
... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Aussie Burger ~ Hungry Jacks
Reviewed by Fawso on September 26, 2006
Not bad considering what it is trying to achieve. It is a mighty effort to make a burger in a fast-food environment that has all the trimmings that one gets at the local burger joint - the time constraints and sheer economics of it simply do not go h ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Otropo Burger (with chilli) ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Peg on September 25, 2006
I like Oportos. I have been several times since this chain started spreading across the country. I am casting my mind back and I am pretty sure that I have never had any other burger other than the world famous Bondi Burger. I haven't, but why? Th ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)The "Nick" Burger (AKA Chicken & Bacon Burger) ~ Wholly Mackrel
Reviewed by Peg on September 24, 2006
This shop sells various burgers as most Fish and Chip shops do. Many burgers that come from establishments like this do not get rated on www.burgerater.com but when when rumour of a brand new chicken burger reached our office we were intrigued. One ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)McOz ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on September 24, 2006
All-around this one is pretty good. The taste is still very Maccas-ish but it does stray a little from their standard operating procedure. The fried onions they used in this instance were sub-standard, as was the beetroot. It is a very hard ask to pu ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Cheeseburger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on September 21, 2006
One word - Staple. This burger is truly an original and has been around since McDonalds first opened the Golden Archs of Heaven. This burger is not a full size meal for a grown man and it knows that. It is the ideal supplement to any McValue Meal. ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)Original Fillet Works ~ KFC
Reviewed by Fawso on September 21, 2006
Great. All the elements of a good solid chicken burger, with many trimmings to boot. i.e. Cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce and tangy tomato sauce. The original fillet lacks the crunch of the crowd favourite Zinger fillet but is by no means boring with ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Filet o' Fish ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on September 20, 2006
Very disappointing from start to finish unfortunately. I don't know whether it was the 8.30pm time, the particular establishment (Circular Quay) or some other freak occurance but this particular burger SUCKED! Dry bun, patty, next to no sauce, puny i ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Quarter Pounder with Cheese ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on September 16, 2006
3.30am Saturday morning on the 2006 End of Season Footy Trip. What a fine time for a burger. Sitting in a cab, reading the drive thru menu, it had to be a QP with cheese. This burger is ideal for eating in cabs on your way home. It is clean to eat ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)McChicken ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Shano on September 16, 2006
Despite being told by a couple of people that this was their ‘favourite’ Maccas burger, I was sceptical - the menu picture had never looked appetising to me. I wish I could say I was pleasantly surprised. This burger symbolised everything that can go ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (0.5 Stars)
(0.5 Stars)Original BBQ Bacon & Cheese ~ KFC
Reviewed by Peg on September 14, 2006
Second crack from the New Burger range for me. My first trip was superb (see Zinger Works Review) but this burger leaves a lot to be deisred. I am not an Original Fillet Burger Man at the best of times and BBQ sauce and I have a love hate thing goin ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (1.5 Stars)
(1.5 Stars)Steak n Bacon ~ Geckos
Reviewed by Fawso on September 6, 2006
I travel a fair bit for my other job... and it allows me to bring you reviews from 'off-the-beaten-track' places around this great land of ours. Gecko's is a small bistro located in the mining town of Karratha in the Pilbara region about 1000km north ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Zinger Works Burger ~ KFC
Reviewed by Peg on September 3, 2006
Knockin on heavens door here... the 'New' burger range was only days old when I strolled up to the 24 Hour KFC at Crown Casino at 4.30am this particular Sunday morning and what a lorious morning it was. This is a fantastic burger. One of the finest ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (4 Stars)
(4 Stars)Chicken Schnitzel ~ The Lucky Shag
Reviewed by Fawso on September 3, 2006
One of the more picturesque settings where I have done a review in WA, in all of Oz actually. Great setting, not-so-great burger. A crisp spring afternoon, the seating is on a jetty stretching over the Swan River, a water-front bar provides cold beer ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3 Stars)
(3 Stars)Triple Cheeseburger ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on September 2, 2006
A new burger from the "Classic Range." Whoever came up with the idea for the Classic Burger Range at headquarters gets two thumbs up from this burger lover. Nothing is lost in translation with the Triple Cheeseburger, it is just that, three cheese b ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Strip Roll ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Shano on August 23, 2006
Originally I reviewed this burger in August of 2006. With tender chicken and fresh salads on a crisp torpedo roll, it scored highly across the ratings board. However, that review was stolen before I had a chance to post it. Since then I have had many ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Regular Bondi Burger ~ Oportos
Reviewed by Shano on August 10, 2006
For my first review of the season, I walked into Oportos Balmain for a lunchtime meal. Oporto burgers are prepared fresh, and it shows:
The chicken fillet had a tasty crisp exterior; the lettuce was crunchy and fresh; and the bun was neither squashe ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Chicken Fillet Deluxe ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Peg on August 5, 2006
This burger is available only in South Australia. That's probably a good thing. I wouldn't recommend anyone travel down specifically to try this burger but if you are a maccas lover and want to try something new, by all means give it a go. The bur ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)McFeast Deluxe ~ McDonalds
Reviewed by Fawso on June 27, 2006
I have travelled far and wide to bring this review - the subject is more than worthy... McDonalds' finest creation to date (aside from the 'Mac) is the one and only McFeast Deluxe. I saw others in the streets at cafes enjoying baguettes, croissants, ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (3.5 Stars)
(3.5 Stars)Grilled Chicken Burger (Extra Hot Perri Perri) ~ Nandos
Reviewed by Peg on March 9, 2006
A simple burger, grilled chicken (Portuguese style) with crisp lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
Add to this your selection of Perri Perri Sauce, Lemon & Herb, Mild, Hot or Extra Hot and
you end up with a decent burger. I chose the Extra Hot Perri P ... [read on]
Overall Rating: (2.5 Stars)
(2.5 Stars)