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| - B Spot has a lot of positives and only a handful of not-so-positives. As I was in town visiting over a hellishly hot 4th of July weekend, it only seemed natural that my family and I hit up B Spot for a tasty burger.
Upon entering, Michael Symon's "B Spot Rules" are posted just about everywhere, including each table. Most of these rules are kitschy and fun (no whining, no substitutions, etc) but it's worth noting that every seat is first come, first served, and your entire party must be present to sit. So, no reservations, folks. That being said, my family and I were seated, fed and paid out in less than an hour; the folks in the kitchen work FAST.
The menu is straightforward with a handful of apps, salads and plenty of burgers, bratwurst, bologna and other. Our server was "meh" all the way around - while he fetched our food in a correct and timely manner, he seemed aloof and really not too interested in being there. No matter, though, I was too busy chowing down my chocolate shake and cheeseburger. Bonus points for the pickle bar!
The food is solid, nicely prepared and in moderately sized portions. Don't expect a mammoth burger, but these patties are flavorful and fairly sized. Sides are extra, so if you're in the sharing mode, try the onion rings - they are spectacular. Those rings are perfectly crispy, slightly sweet and were a great accompaniment to my juicy burger. And yes, you can by all means share a shake...one shake is large enough for two. Unless you're on a mission to blow an artery, then go for it full blast.
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