srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16896 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (4 months 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 4323 times:
It's a gimmick restaurant. I've known several folks who have eaten there and they said the food was just average. Would I eat there? Probably not, as there are much better places in Las Vegas to get burgers and fries, some them right near the Heart Attack Grill.
aloges From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 8391 posts, RR: 47 Reply 3, posted (4 months 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 4316 times:
No. I like tasty food and portions that I can enjoy in one sitting. Stuffing myself with junk food just for the hell of it is about as appealing as influenza.
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RussianJet From Kazakhstan, joined Jul 2007, 6345 posts, RR: 23 Reply 8, posted (4 months 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 4120 times:
No, I wouldn't go near the place. If I want calorific food I know where to get it, but a place that openly celebrates it? No way. I know it's a gimmick, but it's bad taste. Keeling over from a heart attack is no joke.
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okie From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2410 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (4 months 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 4096 times:
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Thread starter):
Almost certainly the world's unhealthiest restaurant, it has been in the news often since it opened back in 2005.
I would say not.
The use of tallow and lard has been on the increase in the US especially since high end restaurants have rediscovered their use to produce a high quality products. The use of lard is especially prevalent in Europe and the UK. (They had a severe lard shortage in the UK in 2006 due to trade agreements)
I noticed "flatliner fries" cooked in lard on the menu. Even McD's fries were cooked in tallow until the 90's now they are all vegetable oil with flavoring to mimic the previous taste, and you thought it was the potato.
Would I eat there? Sure, but I would not make a habit of it.
bristolflyer From United Kingdom, joined May 2004, 2143 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (4 months 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 4070 times:
I went to a spin-off place at 44th St & Thomas in Phoenix called 'The Grill Next Door' - it was ok but the sexism was too much. I drove by there at Christmas and it has closed down unsurprisingly.
Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 38584 posts, RR: 80 Reply 11, posted (4 months 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 4032 times:
Quoting okie (Reply 9): The use of tallow and lard has been on the increase in the US especially since high end restaurants have rediscovered their use to produce a high quality products. The use of lard is especially prevalent in Europe and the UK. (They had a severe lard shortage in the UK in 2006 due to trade agreements)
That is true. Since beef tallow is heavier, it doesn't penetrate the french fries as much and only cooks the outer skin. The hydrogenated vegetable oil saturates the fries and as a result is unhealthier.
Quoting okie (Reply 9): Even McD's fries were cooked in tallow until the 90's
1988 was the year they made the switch.
93% beef tallow, 7% sunflower seed oil.
seb146 From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 9907 posts, RR: 17 Reply 12, posted (4 months 23 hours ago) and read 3994 times:
Bacon?
No. No, I would not eat there. Period.
I ate at Five Guys once. Never again. Too much grease and too much bacon. My stomach hurt after eating just a simple burger at Five Guys. I can't even imagine what would happen to me at this place! Give me Subway 6" turkey melt any day!
okie From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2410 posts, RR: 3 Reply 13, posted (4 months 13 hours ago) and read 3883 times:
Quoting seb146 (Reply 12): Give me Subway 6" turkey melt any day!
With all the hoopla about the Subway foot long being short on the measure and a 6" being half, then you are getting ripped off.
You should demand some of your money back for what you were shorted and quit giving the big corporations a hand out.
type-rated From United States of America, joined Sep 1999, 4397 posts, RR: 20 Reply 14, posted (4 months 11 hours ago) and read 3843 times:
I would try this place just one time. I don't think I could get past a single bypass burger & fries. The "theme" of this restaurant would play well with those who have a nurse or medical fetish.
I haven't been to a hamburger place in probably just under two years. I switched over to Subway and Quizno's instead. Have I lost any weight? Maybe a few pounds, but I haven't gained any either.
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Maverick623 From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 4776 posts, RR: 6 Reply 15, posted (4 months 11 hours ago) and read 3813 times:
Quoting seb146 (Reply 12): Give me Subway 6" turkey melt any day!
Ew.
I worked at Subway for almost 4 years starting in high school. About the only thing good for you there is some of the vegetables. Everything else is processed and loaded with preservatives and salt.
WarRI1 From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 6548 posts, RR: 8 Reply 16, posted (4 months 9 hours ago) and read 3756 times:
Quoting IMissPiedmont (Reply 6): A hamburger for $7.39? Not a chance I'd ever pay that much. I can get a good meal for less. And I can make a much, much better hamburger myself.
I can tell you do not live in Rhode Island. $9.99-10.99-11.99,12.99, you name it where I live. This is at full service restaurants of course. Not fast food chains. I eat at those also, not very often. My favorite sandwich, a Hamburger.
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JoePatroni707 From United States of America, joined Dec 2012, 227 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 3606 times:
I would go try it just for the eye candy alone... Food probably not... Just have a few beers
The use of tallow and lard has been on the increase in the US especially since high end restaurants have rediscovered their use to produce a high quality products. The use of lard is especially prevalent in Europe and the UK. (They had a severe lard shortage in the UK in 2006 due to trade agreements)
I noticed "flatliner fries" cooked in lard on the menu. Even McD's fries were cooked in tallow until the 90's now they are all vegetable oil with flavoring to mimic the previous taste, and you thought it was the potato.
A lot of restaurants may use tallow and lard but they certainly don't work as hard as this place to make your meal as unhealthy as possible.
I worked at Subway for almost 4 years starting in high school. About the only thing good for you there is some of the vegetables. Everything else is processed and loaded with preservatives and salt.
That's the source of the artificial taste in fast foods including Subway, if you want real healthy food, I'm afraid your only option is to make it yourself.
Quoting WarRI1 (Reply 16): I can tell you do not live in Rhode Island. $9.99-10.99-11.99,12.99, you name it where I live. This is at full service restaurants of course. Not fast food chains. I eat at those also, not very often. My favorite sandwich, a Hamburger.
$9.99~12.99 is pretty reasonable for full service restaurants.
Quoting JoePatroni707 (Reply 17): I would go try it just for the eye candy alone... Food probably not... Just have a few beers
Same here. A lot of unhealthy meals look and taste good, but not this burger...
It looks appetizing only to carnivores who think eating fruits and salads is emasculating!
Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 38584 posts, RR: 80 Reply 24, posted (3 months 2 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 2855 times:
Get over yourselves guys. Obviously this is a theme restaurant and apparently many of you are not the target audience. No customer is expected to eat here everyday and eating here once in a blue moon won't kill you. I like the fact that they go against the grain of your typical cliche, urban metrosexual, fusion style restaurant that pretends to be healthy but only offer smarmy service and high prices. That seems to be trendy at the moment.
I look forward to visiting this place.
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25 flyingturtle: I would eat there. But not regularly. David
26 compensateme: Agreed, there's nothing wrong with occasionally overindulging. I enjoy drinking Coke, and typically sip on a 24 oz. bottle throughout the work day wh
27 DocLightning: I doubt very much that you want to try the "place" out. Now, the "nurses," on the other hand... This one of those "once in a lifetime" restaurant. As
28 Superfly: On top of that, they smoke cigarettes. I find it mind-blowing that there are vegetarians, vegans that smoke cigarettes. I want all of the above! I wo
29 comorin: While you're at it, you might also ask them for a DRE...
30 comorin: A clarification in the interest of Public Health: a DRE is a digital (Latin for Finger) rectal exam to check the prostate gland for any unusual bumps.
31 Superfly: Not at that age yet but soon approaching. Until then, I'd like to inspect those nurses.
32 JJJ: Tried it once. Food's average but the place is fun. Would I to back? Maybe, if I was in the area with some like-minded friends.
33 Superfly: Most theme restaurants do not have the best food but at least average or just above average. Same for Hard Rock Cafe and the now defunct Planet Holly
34 comorin: Just curious, do you like your buns hard or soft?
35 Superfly: Soft. That is why I'm a chubby-chaser. I'm sure the Heart Attack Grill has at least one in their staff. Even the high-end gentleman's clubs here in B
36 sprout5199: Damn straight Skippy. I would try it. But this place has some awesome burgers. http://www.cheeseburgersandmore.com/ Dan in Jupiter
37 L0VE2FLY: Maybe they will if they open a location in San Diego!
38 Cadet985: I'm overweight (I'm 5'7" and around 300 pounds) and trying to slim down, but no...I would not eat there. Don't get me wrong, I like burgers, and I lik
39 Superfly: Haha! Then San Diego would finally have something exciting to see. I hear what you are saying but you can say the same thing about every single bar i
40 KiwiRob: Do some regular exercise and you could still indulge in a burger every now and then. Bang on another 50 pounds and you could eat there for free.
41 Cadet985: No thanks. I have enough health issues that aren't related to my weight as is, and it's hard enough losing weight and exercising with a bad back and
42 KiwiRob: So where would you go in Vegas to get a really good burger, I'm there in July so any tips would be appreciated.
43 Cadet985: Vegas is the land of extremes - good, bad, healthy and unhealthy - as indicated by the restaurant mentioned in this thread. That said, there is a pla
44 KiwiRob: Not sure if the wife would be too keen hauling our three kids into a joint called Stripburger.
45 Cadet985: It's just called that because it's on the Strip. The waitstaff dress completely normal. It is a family friendly restaurant. If my mother was able to
46 L0VE2FLY: Come on 'fly, San Diego has something for everyone, and if the nightlife doesn't cut it for you, you can always cross the border to Tijuana!
48 Cadet985: No problem. If you have any further questions about Vegas, let me know and i"ll be glad to assist! Marc
49 Superfly: ...and get thrown in jail and/or ripped off? No thanks. The only thing worth visiting in San Diego is Torie Tastic. I'd have to visit her in private
50 L0VE2FLY: It's getting better in Mexico, I've heard it in the news and from folks who cross the border all the time. See, I told you San Diego has something fo
51 Superfly: I hope you're right. Mexico can be a very fun place but the drug related violence ha sput a damper on things. True but she might have a boyfriend alr
52 L0VE2FLY: Yeah it's much better now, which is great news for the tourism industry in San Diego & Tijuana. Few months ago I met a German couple cycling arou
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