burger joint
“This gives me an immediate advantage of being able to recognize words like "cheeseburger" when spoken by someone of the frog-ese persuasion.”
“Who would have thought at Le Parker Meridien, that one would find such unexpected, down to earth, classic American Burgers + Fries.”
“This hidden gem of a burger joint is cleverly hidden behind floor to ceiling black drape just off the lobby of the Parker Meridian Hotel.”
burger joint
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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From Texas, there is plenty of places with good burgers. I asked the local folks what to get and unanimously it was the cheeseburger cooked medium with everything..
Well it was OK… Cant say it was anything extraordinary. Usually a line (#hype)
Tip, if a line and you can't wait, order by calling a take out..
Everyone loves a hidden location right – be it a bar, a restaurant, or a burger joint!
Burger Joint was easy enough to locate – behind the red curtains past the reception at the Le Parker Meridian, the neon burger on the wall guides you to the door that is the entry to this hidden spot.
We came on a late Thursday afternoon (post the lunch time rush) and didn't have any problems with finding a table and the queue to order was a reasonable one. There is rather dim lighting, which can make the menu – written on cardboard in front of the kitchen – hard to read, especially when the room to order is already minimal.
Sadly the excitement of finding the place and admiring the cool fit out was the height of any joyful feelings for the visit as the burger was just pretty darn average.
They had cooked the burger to near perfection – still a little pink on the inside, but charred and brown on the outside. But unfortunately, it just didn't taste any good. It was just a circle of meat without any flavour or taste.
I'm glad we got to experience this secret burger bar, but once was definitely enough.
Not going to lie – I love Anthony Bourdain. And when I saw that he recommended this place back on his show, The Layover, I knew I had to stop by and try it out for myself. Going in, I had a lot of high hopes.
First, you have to get there. The Burger Joint is hidden in Le Parker Meridien and most people wouldn't think this type of place even existed there. Second, wait in line for at least 20 minutes to order. Once you get to the front, you better know what you want. There are only a couple of ways to order your burger: either a hamburger or cheeseburger, single or double. My boyfriend and I decided to order the cheeseburger and a side of french fries. The order came out pretty quickly.
Overall, the burger was really good, but not great. I'm sorry to say but I've had better burgers at Five Guys. There, I said it. Here's the thing: the patty was not seasoned. Also, the burger was pretty messy. The bun hardly held up the burger and the fries were meh.
I honestly think the burger may have been way better back in 2011 before the episode aired. Sure you can try it or yourself, but I wouldn't expect it to be the best burger in NYC.
Never would I have known this burger joint existed. It's so hidden, it's hidden in Le Parker Meridien hotel. I had high hopes for this place, especially because it was recommend by Anthony Bourdain, but it's just a simple burger joint. Nothing crazy to rave about.
Place is fairly small. Although seats are available. Place can get easily packed. Cardboard menu located above the cashier/burger station. Be prepared to order once it's your turn. It's as simple as 1,2,3. In and out!
This is a classic burger joint only meant for true burger fans as the menu is limited to burgers and one vegetarian option, grilled cheese. The place was packed so it may not be the ideal choice to lunch with a group of friends. But New Yorkers who are looking for a great burger in the city, definitely check this place else. Vegetarians, run away.
This is a great burger. The vibe is cool and seeing all he famous people that have been here just reaffirm the fact you are at a great place. The burger was greasy and messy, which makes the experience even better. We got fries and a beer, so its a great place to go before you really want to go out in the city.
Come ready to order because the line is long and they don't want you holding it up. There is a menu at the counter. Read it and be ready to order when you get to the front.
Yes, there's always a line. Yes, it's overrun with tourists. Yes, it's mostly a novelty at this point. But fuck it, I dig it. Burger Joint is a dive of a burger joint in the middle of the Le Parker Meridien hotel in Midtown. It's behind a curtain, through a door identified with a neon light burger sign. It is striking to walk in from a fancy hotel but after going once or twice you get used to it. The line is irritating and is less worth it as this place has garnered more fame and more burger options have appeared. Seating is a challenge–especially with tourists who have no courtesy or class–so be aggressive but not a douche.
The burger here isn't anything fancy but it is very enjoyable. They cook it to the desirable doneness, it has a good char, and the meat quality is very good. Nothing really stands out in particular for it; however, there is a balance here between the bun, patty, and pretty average toppings that even some of the most hyped burger places have a hard time reaching. That's its strength: making a basic burger but just doing a really really good job. Fries are good and a generous portion. I only had a shake once and it was very good too; don't remember a lot of details about it otherwise.
Go at an off time with low expectations and you will do well.
This is a fun and funky place in the somewhat "ridden hard and put away wet" Meridian. A buddy and his wife stayed here for three months on a relo package and this was their go-to spot. The place looks like a pop up from the outside but it is a real structure on the inside with a funky Texas BBQ decor. Not a huge selection and you order by starting with the works and subtracting what you don't want. They did not have Jalapeños though, which was a real bummer. Sigh. Oh and you gotta put your fone away. They have a real intolerance for peeps who bees situationally unaware, which I wish more places had. Oh, and know what you want when you get to the person at the counter. If you hem and haw, they will send you to the back of the line, which can be long but moves fast.
I had the cheeseburger wit everything and it was excellent. Cooked right in front of ya, and an honest to goodness real bun. Prolly the best burger I have eaten in midtown and the grill master knew the difference between medium and medium-rare. Juicy and nicely charred like an expert backyard griller does at a Super Bowl party. The only place that I have been to that could possibly give them a run for their money is Jackson Hole, which I have loved for years. Outstanding fries were presented as well and a serious helping for sure. The only thing that takes away a star was the brownie, which was dry and kinda burnt. I expect they sourced it from someone else but I am not sure. The staff was very funny, and although they were busy, they had time for a joke and a smile. Go early or late and you can beat the lines.