4650 Donald Ross Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
561-630-4545
Fried pickles brought me to Burger Bar – that and high
praise for its trendy grub at its other location at the Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Joining a growing legion of gourmet burger restaurants, Chef
Allen Susser’s Palm Beach Gardens airy eatery is a welcome addition to the Palm Beach County market. It was a good move as gourmet burgers joints have little
competition in that arena.
First the highlights. Burgers are outstanding, with USDA
Prime Certified Angus beef and fixings they’re juicy, ample and cooked just right.
The lineup of choices (from $8.50-19) presents more than beef; there’s tuna,
turkey, Portobello mushroom and chicken. The Southern Fried Chicken Burger met
the standard set by the burgers. The buttermilk fried chicken breast could be
cut with a fork and was easily chewable through a perfect bun seared with the
Burger Bar logo. There’s also a selection of fish sandwiches, grilled cheese,
hot dogs, and mac n’ cheese and a great selection of salads, desserts, floats
and shakes.
A Mississippi (where fried pickles flourish) transplant to Jupiter suggested I visit Burger
Bar because they served fried pickles. They were a disappointment. Overpowering fluffy beer batter (more like a
tempura coating) diminished the tartness of the pickles ($5). They would have
been more authentic and tasty had they been cooked in a buttermilk batter. We
also ordered White Truffle fries, decorated more with its fancy name than
flavor.
Burger Bar provides a sophisticated, yet fun atmosphere for
all ages. Family friendly. Food takes awhile to be cooked, so patience is a
virtue here. It’s worth the wait.
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