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Otto's

3.4 (51 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Barbeque
Open 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Nasty Hash Browns!!!!
Paul F.

FYI !!!! These are not hash browns. These are just a pile of potato's with pepper on them. I am really upset that a restaurant of this caliber can mess up my entire morning, Thanks Otto's

Double cheeseburger w/ everything
Jawon J.

Found my way to the tunnels and to a Horrible double cheeseburger. Horrible fries. Food was ready in 3 min so I knew something was going to be up. Didn't have the highest expectations, but did expect something better than McDonald's or frozen bubba patties. Waste of my money and time and honestly put me in a bad mood. At least I got a coke to wash down this terrible excuse of a burger. Gotta come harder, no seasoning or salt on fries nor were they hot, burger the same, no seasoning or nothing. It was just filler. Didn't even taste like the burger was there, just veggies, bread and a hint of mustard. Never again!

Pork po boy
Kathryn C.

Otto's is a good option when you're not feeling Papa's. Plus, most of the menu is a tad cheaper. Otto's offers a single daily special each day. The most recent daily special I have had was chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and "green beans" (think they were actually lima beans, which is close, I guess). I dressed up my gravy with jalapenos from the condiment bar. Tasted like southern comfort. They had a smothered chicken special last I was there, but went with the pork po boy. Holy smokes, that was some good pork! Sometimes when the meat sits for a few you'll wind up with a dry piece, but the rest is a good ration of tender, meaty and fatty. ( This is what my dad usually gets; he can vouch.) My dad got the dry piece this time, so mine was entirely delectable. The bbq sauce is pretty good. Opt to get it on the side if you ain't man enough to finish the huge sandwich, like me. (I hate soggy bread!) Potato salad is ok. A bit too sweet for my taste. Like, a combo of really sweet pickles and apple cider mixed in there. Came here once for breakfast a few years ago and I still remember that the biscuits and gravy were good. Not sure if they still have that, though. The burgers, on the other hand, have eluded my memory. I recall coming here a couple times for burgers, but can not remember anything else about them. (Could be Fuddrucker's fault.) One downside is that you're probably better off getting ribs at Papa's since there's only one choice at Otto's. The burger/sandwich line is separate from the bbq one. Also, note the daily special lunch is ordered in the bbq line. Plenty of newly remodeled shared seating just outside the restaurant.

Matthew B.

I'm going to miss this place since I no longer work downtown. As strange as this sounds, the best thing on the menu is their sweet tea. Can't get enough of it. :-) But food wise, their burgers are your run-of-the-mill. Perfectly cooked to a juicy center on a poppyseed bun. Fries can be a bit wimpy sometimes; I prefer my fries crispy. If you want a good burger and fries, can't go wrong here.

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Decent bbq for a food court. Can't beat 2 meats and a few sides for $9-10 bucks. Get there early or else there will be a line around lunch

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This is pretty dreadful stuff. Even if the staff are a lovely bunch, I'd avoid this place if I were you.

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4.6(383 reviews)
6.1 miGalleria/Uptown
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A great burger spot coming from someone who doesn't eat lots of burgers so take that how you'd like…read more When you walk in you take a clipboard to customize your selection (beef burger, turkey burger, fish, etc.) and then take that to the register to pay. I had opted for a beef burger with a side of chili cheese tater tots to share. The burger is quite large and filled generously with whatever add-ins you check off so it was very filling for me. I went with two 2oz patties, but considering the size, I'd opt for a single 2 oz patty if I go back. For my burger I also added scallion aioli which didn't have a strong green onion flavor but was still nice and added creaminess to the burger overall. The tater tots were super crispy, and the chili cheese topping was nice. I had gone shortly after they opened and it wasn't super busy but it started to quickly fill up around 11:30-12. Decent amount of tables and good parking situation outside

Cute little place with plenty of parking around the building. As soon as you walk in, the…read moreindividual menus are hanging on the wall so you can write down your order. The basic burger is $12, and anything you want to add or replace is extra. Now that's including the basic sauce, which I thought would be an additional homemade sauce if I needed. Again, I am learning. I ordered grilled chicken, but at the counter, a very nice person, Eric, told me they were out of grilled chicken and had fried chicken available. I guess so, since I spend some time. I don't want to wait any longer. I also ordered homemade lemonade, which came with lots of ice. I requested that some ice be removed. I also added chard jalapenos, which were tasteless and slightly burned, so they lost their flavor. The food pick-up area was separate, and the guy who gave you a food tray could have been friendlier and said thank you. Oh well, my burger was a piece of chicken with lettuce and onion. It was ok but very dry inside. So make sure you order sauce or anything for your burger, and pay for it. When I got there, the dining hall was empty. I like this place, but plz if you're going there for the first time, read the menu carefully and place your order. Service could be friendlier, and the dining hall was clean.

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Clutch City Grill - Looks like it does in the pictures, best burger in Houston.

Clutch City Grill

4.6(58 reviews)
6.1 miGalleria/Uptown

If you're looking for a DAMN good smash burger look no further!!! Clutch City Grill burger combo is…read morea perfect example of classics done right. Patty- juicy and full of flavor, Bun- toasted and soft at the same time, fries were crispy and salted to perfection and everything in between. Puts its local competitors to shame. The ambiance is fast casual, lots of seating, people socializing, and a vibe that makes you ask yourself why you haven't visited earlier. Service was quick and friendly, they made great recommendations for first time customers. I actually ordered the wrong shake on accident and they gave me a second one for free. Glad to see that even in this economy the staff doesn't nickel and dime you. Great people Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a casual date, I'd honestly use any excuse to stop by again!

So this place has a burger that's basically $20 (add bacon and it's 20)--and let me just say, they…read morecould charge $30! 'Cause it's worth it! A standard smashed Double cheeseburger and generous extra crispy impressively seasoned waffle fries as you want it cost $16 which is fair since adding the fries vs standalone burger is only $1 price differential. Clutch City Grill sits next to Burger Chan (the most recent title holder of best burger for my son) but this Sunday, they were not open so we tried the one we didn't try last time--CCG. And let me just say that this place tucked away inside a collective indoor food concession aka The Conservatory Galleria, has every right to boldly don the clutch city burger title. Inside this perfectly grilled almost Hawaiian role type hint of sweet homemade bun is a masterclass of burger perfection, made right in front of you and to your liking based on your selections from the order tap screens. While, waiting, I looked at everything I didn't order as it was being served and I'm almost certain that anything you order at CCG is delicious. Presentation is superb because others were sitting with large selections in front of them that caused me a bit of buyers remorse--I couldn't decide. The vibe is chill enough to talk to the grill master while my son was figuring out his massive burger order--he randomly had a hash brown added to a patty melt. And ordered something to take home or in case one order wasn't enough for the teen appetite. But the food is massive. I cannot stress that enough. Portions of everything there are beyond generous from what we saw and this is the kind of place where there's delivery guys picking up, people working on their laptops and the average joe grabbing takeout after work as well as families having dinner but not crowded. We sat and reflected on a great shopping day in a chill environment and reminisced on the old days of Galleria area last minute back to school night before/we should do this more type of memories in the making. The take something to go plus my own leftover (cutting the burger in half is an open from the order touch screen) and it passed the ultimate test of being really good cold the next day. This place begs the question--where is everybody? I can't be the only one who knows about it. But also was inviting enough to silently confirm that I think we've found our place. One that even has a cool bathroom with a mirror that says "you look amazing." Exactly how you're going to feel about the food that looks even better than it does in its promo photos

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Burger Vibe

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4.6(153 reviews)
1.9 miWashington Corridor, The Heights

I recently saw this TikTok of the owner showing what this place is about and I decided to give them…read morea try. With the recent TikTok, they've been getting a lot of customers so there is a bit of a wait, but totally worth it. The owner is super nice and friendly!!! The vibe there is pretty cool! I went for their breakfast and coffee which was great! I got the pistachio coffee and got the sausage, egg & cheese bagel and it was pretty solid and filling! I came another day to try their burgers and wow! I got the southwest burger and the Mexican burger! Both were great! -Southwest burger was very soul food style and comforting -Mexican burger was very fresh and delicious -Fries were crispy and seasoned very well! This place did well on everything!

Summary- Classic yelp overrated. Not a great burger. In the end the burger patty itself needs to be…read moregood, and it just isn't. My guess is they solicit reviews effectively based on signs throughout. Food- 2 stars I'll start with good. The brussel sprouts offered as an alternate side were pretty solid, we got two options and both had good flavor if not a little over seasoned. The burgers were bad. The patty was totally unremarkable and may be frozen out of the box patty. The rest of the toppings were fine, but nothing outstanding and nothing that could make up for an awful patty. The fries are ok. Drinks- 3 stars Milkshake was ok. Lemongrass Matcha was overly sweet. Service- 5 stars Super nice and helpful counter folks. Atmosphere- 4 stars Nice enough and fairly clean inside with a large outdoor area.

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4.5(349 reviews)
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Champ burger has been an Houston institution for many years. Near Downtown, the parking is pretty…read morebad. Need to make sure you note the street signs. But it's definitely worth the journey. After trying a number of different burger spots it definitely wanted to come here again and make sure that it was living up to my previous experience. Just happened to get there at the right time there was nobody waiting and as soon as I placed my order and grabbed a seat, I turned around, and there was a line of approximately 20 people waiting to order. The seating is all alfresco. I ordered a steak sandwich with fries and a drink. The fried steak was tender and moist and the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service was friendly and helpful, answered all questions.

Champ Burger is an EaDo staple that I finally had the opportunity to check out for lunch. Coming on…read morea Mon at 1230pm, this place was packed! Love seeing the lunch rush though because you know it's gonna be good. Ambiance wise, this place is very chill. No indoor area, just order at the counter, get 1 of their outdoor patio tables or take it to go. There was a line to order, but service was very fast. Burger wise, this place is just a well executed classic burger. Big, juicy, fresh toppings, honestly nothing to complain about. The onion rings were some of the best that I've had recently, and I ordered their "Texas size steak sandwich" to go as well for dinner, very filling. I'm so glad I finally took the time to try out this EaDo gem. I understand why they've been a Houston burger staple for so long now. I'll definitely be adding this place to the list in my burger rotation, enjoy!

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