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| - As we parked we said "Woo HOO! Unlimited fries!!!" Why do I mention that first? Well, I suppose it's important to know that they have unlimited fries, but more important here is knowing the level of culinary excellence we were looking for in this eating experience. We were out. We were hungry. We wanted some place we didn't eat all the time and presto - there it was. It had been a few years since I'd last been to a Red Robin, and based on this experience - I might go a bit more often.
As we walk in - the hostess area has lots of room for seating and even has a small arcade with about 6 old school video games. Very cool if you are waiting for a large party, have a long wait , or (let's be honest) if the kids finish eating before you do and you want them to go kill some time so you can eat in peace. I'm sure your server would be happy to give you quarters.
Their menu is one giant page, stuff on both sides. I was IMPRESSED with their variety. Burgers (Beef, Fish, Chicken, Boca, Gardenburger etc) are their main entree here - though they also have "dinners". They really stretch the burger concept. Beyond what I mentioned above - which all come in many forms, they also had a Pot Roast Burger (Totally trying that one next time) and a Carnitas burger. Not your momma's burgers. I tried the Carnitas burger and my companion had the Whiskey BBQ Bacon burger. We were tempted to start with their tower of Onion rings (did I mention this was not a diet day?) but decided it was WAY too big for the two of us. The server mentioned they could do a half order and we caved in. They were yummy. Nothing out of this world, but very good. Came w/ Ranch and a special sauce that the server mentioned was a BBQ + Ranch w/ a kick. It was interesting.
Her more traditional burger was definitely awesome. First bite to last - though she only got through the first half of the burger while there and the rest went home. My carnitas burger was... good. It was good. It was far from great, but it was juicy and warm and had some decent flavor. It said it came w/ onions, but unfortunately these weren't cooked with the carnitas - or at all. A slice of white onion wasn't bad, but grilled onions would have been much better.
Neither of us liked our drinks - I got the tea and she the lemonade - so we decide to return those and drink water w/ dinner and splurge on splitting a shake as the folks at the table next to us were raving about how the shake was better than 5 & Diner. Their shakes normally have a "reserve" container, but the server was nice enough to just split it for us into 2 glasses w/ our own whip cream and sprinkles. We asked for them to do a chocolate banana shake (they offered the flavors individually) and it was amazing. Real pieces of banana in the shake. Super chocolaty. It was my companions favorite part of the meal. (Eating with eyes closed kind of good)
Best part? The whole thing was $26 + tip. We were stuffed and leaving w/ half of our sandwiches and some of those amazing all you can eat steak fries to have as our "snack" for later.
The atmosphere isn't as upscale as say... a Chilli's (wow, that sounds so sad!) but it is super family friendly. It's clean. The service was attentive, friendly and offered suggestions.
And don't forget the all you can eat steak fries...
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