Facts: I am not a big meat eater. I am not a vegan, vegetarian or any combo. I like good food that is somewhat healthy and sustainable.
All that being said, I have searching a place that serves great burgers. I hardly ever order an entree that focuses on meat and it is even more rare that I order a burger. So I read lots of reviews about Tessaro's. I expected a dive with somewhat gruff service. Uh, no, Tessaro's is a tin ceiling, hardwood walled, hand painted mural delight. And the service was tremendous. Yes it was a Thursday and no the place was overflowing with hungry people but there was a steady flow of diners. I must mention that many complained in their reviews about not being seated until all of party was there...uh, yeah! That makes sense to me. No use taking up a table with a partial party who is "faffing." (Google term if confused)
I had a medium rare burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles and relish and Dijon on the side with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. My handsome dinner partner had a medium creamy bleu cheese burger and home fries. The beef was good!! This means a lot coming from me a non-meat eater. The wood fire grill gave a super flavor and both burgers were cooked perfectly to temperature. My veggies were freshly steamed and looked like veggies, not a mush of frozen overcooked goop. Mr. Handsome devoured his burger and home fries. Evidence of more satisfaction. Oh we split a small spinach salad to start. Our waitress-who I should mention again was great-had the kitchen divide it on two plates.
Will be recommending Tessaro's to others and I have found my once-maybe twice-a-year burger joint!
PS there are options for non-meat eaters:)