

(It’s a Jersey thing.) The décor is definitely a click above Five Guys, with a retro ‘ 50s diner-like feel. If you’re from out of town and never heard of pork roll (aka Taylor Ham), then you’re in for one helluva treat. I highly recommend the Trenton Burger, topped with crispy, thin-sliced pork roll, and a generous amount of American cheese. And the old lady gets to rock a veggie burger dressed up just the way she likes it. My daughter loves a well-done grilled hot dog and fries - and they’ve got that, too. The boy loves his chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, and milkshakes. There’s something for everyone here, even my vegetarian wife and my super-finicky children. I prefer a bloody medium rare, but as long as the patty isn’t dried out, this style is fine from time to time. As a rule though, the burgers are cooked medium to medium-well here. Cooked smashburger-style, the grill chef gets a great sear and crunch on both sides of the patty, locking in all that juicy deliciousness inside. Whatever the case may be, the burgers here are excellent. I’m pretty sure The Burger Shop was once a 25 Burgers, which I recall not being all that great. And that is generally why I migrate toward places like Five Guys and Shake Shack, who undoubtedly rule their category of fast casual burger joints. If I’m going to use one of my proverbial «burger cards» in a given month, I want that burger to be awesome. And the better burgers tend to be mediocre at best. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of really bad burgers out there. That itch came on real strong the other day. And sometimes you just gotta scratch that itch. Sometimes the body just craves a greasy, crunchy hamburger patty, topped with oozey, gooey cheese, and one’s choice of accoutrements. And places like The Burger Shop aren’t helping. “Pub in the heart of Downtown Keyport combines old-world charm with modern cuisine.The aspiring Vegan in me has been losing a lot of battles lately. “Belly up to the bar for awesome specials cooked right before you. Harpoon Willy’s (Manasquan) - MORE INFO.“The place to be when you want a meal out with friends, family or business associates.” “Named from a fusion of the two most infamous female pirates ever, Anne Bonney and Mary Read.” The Bonney Read (Asbury Park) - MORE INFO.Great food, service and best of all - great prices!” “Family owned and operated for nearly 30 years. “Enjoy a delicious variety of Certified Angus Beef burgers, while listening to sounds from the 60s.” “Great food and drink at a fair price: Come in as a stranger and leave as a friend.” Ader’s Tavern (Union Beach) - MORE INFO.Go for the Kobe burger, “it’s juicy burger perfection!” “When you’re so committed to success, it shows.” The Committed Pig (Manasquan) - MORE INFO.Great sports bar “serving the best draft beers and bar food around.” “A great place to spend an afternoon or linger into the night … the perfect destination.” “A rustic tavern and restaurant built on the idea of having a authentic experience.” Tommy’s Tavern + Tap (Sea Bright) - MORE INFO.“Serving up the Jersey Shore’s greatest burgers for over 30 years.” Main Street Bar & Grill (Ocean Twp.) - MORE INFO.Tops in handmade burgers and fresh seafood.”

“Casual waterfront dining along the Navesink. In no particular order, here are some I keep hearing about: They all have their own burger faves, of course. In discussions with shore area residents there’s some general agreement on the better ones. For serious fans so much goes into the proper burger - the meat, the seasoning, the toppings, the grill, even the bun - so getting a truly good one isn’t all that common.Īgain, our Monmouth County area has many quality choices in this popular food category. The average American family dines on burgers about three times a week.
