Hamburgers! need help from all who eat them

[ILoveMyDVC]

Hi,
Here's the deal:
I'm taking brand new DF on his first trip to WDW in a few weeks. He's very picky about hamburgers. I, personally, have hated them since I was 3 years old- it's not a meat 'thing'- I love steak. For comparison purposes: He likes the burgers at Outback and Ruby Tuesdays but hates Chili's burgers.
So where in "The World" should I take him for his beloved burgers?
Thanks!

 

[stinkerbelle]

Sci-Fi drive in has GREAT burgers! (and I'm not a burger fan either - but they were very yummy there...esp. with a chocolate shake!)

Also, Whispering Cayon Cafe at the Wilderness Lodge - good burger.

For counter-service burgers, I like the one right next to It's A Small World - pinnochio's haus or something like that? Not bad for counterservice.

(I usually get the chicken sandwhich if there's an option - but I've been known to get burgers in these 3 places - and other options are available for you!)

 

[lwilliam]

Beaches and Cream at the Beach Club.

 

[Eeyore1954]

JMO, but Cosmic Ray's at MK has the best burgers at WDW. Great fixin's bar.

 

[Alice28]

Pecos Bills also has simple counter service burgers, but a top notch fixins bar (grilled onions, mushrooms, lettuce, pickles, relish, cheese, tomatoes, etc.)

 

[terribm]

Planet Hollywood in DTD had a really good burger on my last trip. I think it would be comparable to an Outback burger. I also think that any of the steak restaurants (Yactsman and Concourse) would have good burgers.

Terri

 

[oogieboogie]

Kona Cafe at the Poly has the Big Kahuna Burger! YUMMY!

 

[webray]

I love the burger at house of blues..just like home made...it is wonderful.

 

[Disneyfun1]

Wolfgang Pucks has the best burger i ever ate in my life!! I still remember how good it was, and when i went back the next year, i had to get another one, and it was just as good. I am a real burger lover, love the ones at sci-fi and other places, but WP is the best!

 

[Epcotgal8]

We love the burgers at Beaches and Cream at the Beach Club. We like Pecos Bill's at the MK and the Plaza at MK really well also. I wasn't thrilled with my burger from Restaurantosaurus (sorry if not spelled correctly). I can't really put my finger on why since they have a fixins bar but it was a LONG wait for a not so hot burger. It might have been a fluke but I got a NASTY burger at Rosie's counter service on Sunset Blvd. in MGM. I took one bite and lost my appetite I can't speak from personal experience but I have read often that the American pavillion in the WS in Epcot is not too good and I forgot to warn my bil and sis in law before their trip and they stopped there for a burger and said it was the only bad food they had while there. I don't mean to sound negative but with all the other good recommendations from others (which I am enjoying btw - places I will have to try) I wanted to give you my honest opinion on places that I would skip.

 

[tjmw2727]

My favorite is the burger at Beaches N Cream at the BC/YC. Runners up for dh and I are, in no particular order:

Concourse Steak House at CR
LeCellier at Epcot
Sci Fi Drive in at MGM
Pecos Bills at MK

TJ

 

[DVC California]

Originally posted by ILoveMyDVC

... for comparison purposes: He likes the burgers at Outback and Ruby Tuesdays but hates Chili's burgers. So where in "The World" should I take him for his beloved burgers?

I don't think any of the hamburgers served in the parks will satisfy your DF. They are all mostly pre-cooked and put together as ordered. With the exception of the Sci-Fi Drive In at MGM, I can't think of any sitdown restaurants that does a good burger.

If you will have a car, I suggest that you drive offsite to get his "burger fix". Pretty close to OKW, in the Crossroads shopping center, is a TGI Fridays. They serve acceptable burgers that's pretty close to Ruby Tuesday's. Or better yet, drive over to Hwy 192 (Orlo Bronson Hwy). There's both Ruby Tuesday and an Outback.

I also like the burgers at Beaches and Cream at the Beach Club. Their fried on a big grill, like at a diner, not flamed broiled. But they are pretty tasty when washed down with those great milkshakes.

HTH, Steve

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Peco's Bills have the best hamburgers anywhere at WDW. We always get them at least twice on every trip. The fixin's bar is just great ( sauteed mushrooms, onions, sliced tomatoes etc. )

 

[Jen in MA]

I love the burgers at Planet Hollywood and ESPN Club... YUMMY! Only 11 DAYS and I'll be in WDW!!! I can't wait!!!

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Thanks for everyone's opinion! Now if I can just figure out where the decent coffee is...don't comsume that either...

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Definitely Sci-Fi. Really good, not pre-made. I had mine with a root beer float and it really was one of the best burgers ever.

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by ILoveMyDVC
Thanks for everyone's opinion! Now if I can just figure out where the decent coffee is...don't comsume that either...

haha - good luck!

your best bet for "decent" coffee is to hit pastry shops and get a cappaccino, or find "specialty coffee" stands (I know they exist at Epcot - one near Ellens' engery adventure, the other just outside England?) . "regular" coffee is nescafe...I dont' mind it...I'll drink anything really...but alot of people seem to dislike it.

 

[sotoalf]

If you're near the Magic Kingdom or have some time, the Concourse Steakhouse at the Contemporary offers the best burgers in Disney: cooked how you want them, seasoned just so, generous portions.

 

[wdwobsessed]

Sci Fi at MGM or Beaches N Cream over at the Y&B Club.

The secret to an even better burger .... Order them Medium-well. Still cooked ALL THE WAY but not dry.

We have yet to find a great counter serve burger, they are all average in our opinion

WDWO

 

[Ames]

Definately don't take him to Big River Grille on Boardwalk.

Unfortunatly I've never had a good experience with Disney and their burgers. Pre-shaped foam patties w/bits of fat is more like it.

But people say Beaches & Cream has decent burgers...I'm afraid to try them myself.

Good luck and have fun!