www.bareburger.com
33-21 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 777-7011
Last night after several months of recommendations from my local buddies, I made it a point to check this place out.
I was not at all, disappointed. The burgers were top notch. I devoured the Big Blue Bacon Ostrich Burger in a minute flat. Not because the portion was small, but because it was just that good.
Their fries are incredible! They cook them in peanut oil but can also whip them up in soy oil if you have allergies. What really put them over the top are the three unique homemade dipping sauces they offer: The chipotle was great and had nice cumin undertones, a tomato based curry sauce that was very flavorful and lastly the home mayo-based sauce with lots of black pepper that was also very good.
A had a chocolate milkshake which was rich, creamy and in my opinion a large enough portion for two which I nonetheless was somehow able to down on my own.
The service was prompt, attentive and very friendly.
Overall, I had a great meal.
However, a burger, fries, a shack, and a five dollar tip for one person at the cost of $30.00 is a bit expensive in my opinion.
I think that I have had burgers at Jean George's Mercer Kitchen in SoHo for less.
The great thing is that it is a newly discovered local jewel with quality comfort food and service, however the pricey cost might keep me from visiting it as often as I would now like to.
But, if the whole earth wise and organic movement makes you wet in the pants rather than mouth and you're earning 60k+ a year; this place should be included as one of your local weekend lunch top 3s.
