Zagat Fast Food Survey--How'd Your Favorite Burger Do?

The results are out on Zagat's yearly fast-food/full-service chain survey. Top finishers included Five Guys (best burger, fast food), Red Robin (best burger, full service), Panera (best salad, fast food), McDonald's (best fries, fast food) Outback Steakhouse (best steak, full service), and Olive Garden (best value, full service).

Obviously, there's a lot of room for debate--but having not tried Five Guys yet, I can't really state an opinion... I have, however, had In-and-Out Burger a few times in my life and loved it. Also, if we're looking a little more locally, Graffiti Burger is pretty damn delicious.

Check out the complete results here and let me know what you think--where do you go for a quick, cheap burger? Do you secretly crave the Olive Garden house salad every now and then?

Comments

Mike Cohen said…
Hey Gen,

I also love In-N-Out Burger, especially "animal style", but I must admit, Five Guys is even better. They're just a little greasier and more artery-clogging, which in the end equals slightly more enjoyable to me. Still, those two chains alone are reason enough for one never to venture too far into the hinterlands...

Best to all!

-Cohen
October 22, 2010 at 6:56 AM
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