I just didn't get caught up in the hype. After hearing all the hub bub from people over the years about Red Robin, I decided to throw in the towel and give them a try. Hailed as gourmet hamburgers, I took the bait hook,line and bacon. The place wasn't too crowded my waitress was very kind and attentive. I browsed over the large menu and was quite famished after not eating all day, so everything looked good. I asked the waitress for her recommendation, and ordered something similar. I believe it was the steakhouse burger or something like that. I also ordered pretzel bite appetizer to calm the hunger beast inside my stomach. The pretzel bites weren't anything to yelp home about. So there wen't 5$. The burger finally came, and looked to be pretty above average. Each burger comes with endless steak fries, which are very delicious. The burger was kinda meh.. I was expecting more razzle dazzle based on their reputation. I've experienced better and cheaper burgers at establishments that aren't even famous for their burgers. I would probably give this place another visit on free burger birthday day but otherwise they can keep it.