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The Burger Barn

4.0 (29 reviews)
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Davis C.

For those that like short reviews: For those in Garden City, I'd say that this place is okay. You'll be in about $10-$18 per meal. Ingredients tasted fresh which I appreciated. Word of advice: you'll be fighting for shaded seating, and the shakes are pretty good. But this place wouldn't be my first choice in the area. For someone that likes something more in depth: The Burger Barn is a subtle burger joint with entirely outdoor seating and lots of parking. Though I will say, the lack of shade here is quite a surprise, honestly I was prepared for people to start fighting over the few umbrellas that were available in the seating area. The burgers and shake that we got came out pretty quickly, and I quite enjoyed the quality of the ice cream. The burger was okay, I could tell that the meat was fresh and quality, which I appreciated. Though I will say that the taste didn't knock me out of the park, it just was another burger for me(and they didn't take off the tomato's or pickles that I requested to not be on there). I will say the fries and fry sauce were good. I'd come back for just fries and a shake if I'm back in the area. But with that being said, you do have more classic/iconic Garden City spots for food right across the street. So if those are busy and you don't want to wait, then this may be a decent option. 3/5

Oh Let's E.

We love the burger barn ! The cheese curds and shakes are our favorite. We stopped by today and were turned away even though it said they were open. I asked one of the employees outside if they were closed because the hours posted online said they were. She hesitated and then said yeah and went back to cleaning tables. I don't recommend. We will not be going back.

The fries are very good! line was long but went by fast. Environment is fun, very family friendly with spacious outdoor seating

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the fresh burgers, crispy fries, and thick shakes. Many also mention the friendly service and spacious outdoor seating.

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5 months ago

Tried this place just on appearance's. My burger was very dry. One of the few in my life I couldn't finish.

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4 months ago

The food was mediocre but the shakes were good! Service was okay and atmosphere was good. Not great burgers tho.

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5 months ago

Really great burgers with fresh toppings, yum cheese curds and we got the raspberry shake with dole whip nd it was excellent

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5 months ago

Food was great quality beef. Fries were hot and crispy. Raspberry shake was thick and yummy.

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2 years ago

Delicious burgers and perfect fries! Shakes were tasty as well. Fun little grab and go burger spot!

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1 year ago

Amazing burgers and fries, the ranch was excellent. The workers were very friendly. Would come back again.

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1 year ago

The raspberry shake was very good. The chicken sandwich was filling and pretty good too. We also liked the fries.

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1 year ago

Cheeseburger and fries were tasty, fries were decently seasoned and hot and the cheeseburger was worth the money. Service was friendly.

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2 years ago

Best Burger in Bear Lake! Fries are amazing and shakes are great. This is the place to go!!

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Way over priced. $26 bucks for 1 meal Burger, fries and a shake. Give me a break! Can't even believe it.

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3 years ago

Great Burger Joint! Awesome setting with tons of seating. Really great staff. Excited for this place to be in Bear Lake!

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“One was the bear lake special, dole whip, rasberry ice cream, my son said it was the best shake he's ever had.”

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Hometown Drive Inn - Big mama burger

Hometown Drive Inn

3.1(85 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Brendan and Kelsey, the employees, we're wonderful and gave great advice. They were fast and…read morecourteous, and so far have been a highlight of my burger stops. I had a few special requests due to me sharing my burger with my dog and they did not disappoint. The shake was really good. Blended well. I had raspberry and Oreo cookie. It would've been nice to taste a little more raspberry in the shake. They pride themselves on using fresh raspberries and that is the reason. Fresh fruit mixed with dairy tampons the tartness and dulls a lot of the sweetness.. I believe macerating some raspberries and sugar and finishing with some fresh lemon zest or even a little lemon juice and adding that to the fresh raspberries would knock it out of the park. I put it on the floorboard so my dog wouldn't get at it and accidentally knocked it over. It was so thick that only the huge amount that sticks out of the cup touched the floor mat. Awesome!!!!!!! I got the biggest burger they had. A half pound with two kinds of cheese and pastrami burger. It wasn't called a pastrami burger so I'm not gonna complain that it's just one thick slice. It was more like how you would add bacon to a burger. All the veggies were super fresh. Their choice of bun is the best bun I've had since my road trip began a week ago. Here's my opinion on the burger. The burger had no beef flavor. The only flavor came from the wonderful charcoal grill marks on the burger. Don't be afraid of salt. It's a chef's favorite condiment. The biggest complaint and my only true complaint is that the burgers have a horrible texture to them. Like two quarter pounds of beef breakfast sausage. Not good. If somehow it is how ground I'd recommend using a smaller die and leaving out the transglutaminase. Dog loved it. Would I come again? I sure would. Mos Def

Made a day trip up here while we were visiting SLC & this was one of the very few places open on a…read moreSunday. The food was delicious especially the burgers!

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Hometown Drive Inn - Outside

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Hometown Drive Inn - Big bear special

Big bear special

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Zipz - Onion rings

Zipz

4.3(175 reviews)
0.0 mi
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This is definitely one of the more popular places to eat around Bear Lake. The decor and atmosphere…read moreis fun. Lots of outdoor seating. I ordered a chicken sandwich and fries and it was delicious and filling. I also loved how they have tons of different sauce pumps out so you can pick which sauce you want to go with your meal. The service was pretty quick even though they were busy. The raspberry shakes are amazing! You can't even mix flavors, so I ordered a raspberry Oreo shake and it was fantastic! I would for sure visit here again next time I'm visiting Bear Lake.

We came to zipz after an afternoon on the boat, and we arrived right on time, as the line just…read morecontinued to grow! Zipz is located in the downtown area of garden city next to labeaus and basically every other restaurant. We ordered a raspberry Oreo shake, chicken strips, fries, onions rings and the bacon cheeseburger. The shake came out quickly and the food was quick to follow as well. They have a variety of sauces available that you can help yourself too. While it was busy the food does move fast so we had no issues grabbing a table. The shake was good, the chicken strips were huge, the fries and onion rings were delicious and the bacon burger was great. We went to La beaus the following day to compare and all agreed we would choose zipz over La beaus! 1000% worth a visit for food and shakes!

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Zipz - Patio

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Zipz - Fry sauce and moose sauce

Fry sauce and moose sauce

Zipz - Raspberry shake (small)

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Ephraim's Restaurant - Hamburger combo with fries/drink

Ephraim's Restaurant

2.6(60 reviews)
0.1 mi
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This was the first food stop on a group tour. We needed to eat lunch and then get going again. Our…read moregroup of four decided to give this place a try. It had a line but moved fairly quickly. I had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. The sandwich was pretty good -- but the fries were really good and they gave a whole lot of them. Service is kind of slow so it took awhile to get our food. We took half of our lunch with us because it was just a lot of food. It's an interesting place to hang out for lunch but I probably would not return.

This place has some highs and lows…read more High - the razberry shake is highly legit. They have the old school mixer (the kind you see on re-runs of Petticoat Junction) and I am of the understanding the use real razberries which is an upgrade from the similar shake found at McDonalds. High - clean. Place is a little off but so is the entire town. I noticied one poster commented how the bathroom had no toilet paper. I did not inspect that situation. Low - Took 43 minutes to get the frickin' burger. The burger itself was plain, somewhat tasteless, and generally underwhelming. Burger is a two star situation. Fries were as expected from a town that basically goes out of business after Labor Day weekend. Gift shop analysis - I have no comment. Not the same stuff you find on Amazon though. Pro Tip - use the drive through. The staff is kids, nice and all but just not the brightest group, especially when some tour bus rolls in and the cashier forgot to send a bunch of tickets back to the line cook. That is when problems start. Summary - Eat here in a pinch. Stop in for the shake and cut your losses on the food.

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Ephraim's Restaurant - Inside

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Cafe Sabor - Queso Dip.White cheddar cheese w/blend of fresh hatch chilis, poblano, & jalapeño peppers. Topped w/parmesan cheese & pico de gallo. (Gf)

Cafe Sabor

3.5(203 reviews)
0.1 mi
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We had a great time at Cafe Sabor this evening. The food and service was exceptional. Angela did a…read moregreat job taking care of us and made my birthday special.

My family and I drove 2.5 hours to visit this restaurant yesterday, and unfortunately our…read moreexperience was so disappointing that we left without ever ordering. To give some context, I had been struggling with depression and having a particularly difficult day. My husband thought getting me out of the house, taking a scenic drive to Bear Lake, and treating me to one of my favorite comfort foods, cheese dip from this restaurant, might help lift my spirits. The drive was beautiful despite the rainy weather, and for the first time all day I actually started feeling a little better. That feeling disappeared the moment we walked into the restaurant. The restaurant was not busy, yet my family stood at the host stand for quite a while without being acknowledged. Employees were nearby, but no one greeted us or even let us know someone would be with us shortly. While we were waiting, a server spoke with a gentleman behind the host stand. Immediately afterward, a group seated near the entrance was moved to a different table. We were then seated at the exact table they had just vacated. The silverware was still disheveled from the previous guests, and it became obvious why they had asked to move. Every time the front door opened, cold air blew directly onto the table. Seeing that there were at least eight or nine open tables throughout the restaurant, I politely asked our server if we could also move. Her response was that her boss said we could not. Thinking there must be some misunderstanding, I looked around at all the empty tables and asked if there really was not another table available. She explained it would be outside of her section. As someone who has worked as a server myself, I understand section assignments. However, this restaurant is very small, and the alternative tables were only a short distance away. It was not a matter of a long walk across a large dining room. The part that really bothered me was the attitude. The request was met with annoyance rather than understanding. After refusing, the server abruptly responded, "No, so what do you want to drink?" At that point, we decided to leave. We calmly gathered our three children and walked out. No one apologized, no one asked if there was a way to make things right, and no one seemed to care that a family was leaving. What makes this especially disappointing is why we came in the first place. We had driven 2.5 hours specifically to visit this restaurant because my husband was trying to help pull me out of a difficult slump. We were not looking for anything special, just a warm meal, a comfortable table, and a pleasant experience. Instead, we were treated like a nuisance for making a simple request in a nearly empty restaurant. I rarely leave negative reviews, but the combination of poor hospitality, dismissive service, and a complete lack of concern for the customer experience left a lasting impression, and unfortunately not a good one.

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Cafe Sabor - Inside

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Cafe Sabor - Queso Dip.White cheddar cheese with a blend of fresh hatch chilis, poblano, and jalapeño peppers. Topped w/parmesan cheese & pico de gallo

Queso Dip.White cheddar cheese with a blend of fresh hatch chilis, poblano, and jalapeño peppers. Topped w/parmesan cheese & pico de gallo

Cafe Sabor - Building

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Bear Trapper Restaurant - Breakfast burrito

Bear Trapper Restaurant

3.7(103 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Loved this family restaurant so much that we came back the very next night!…read moreThe first night we had the prime rib (absolutely out of this world) and the ribeye steak--both were outstanding. The French fries were delicious, and don't leave without buying a couple of jars of their amazing raspberry jelly that comes with their fresh-baked dinner rolls. It's that good! The second night we tried the fish and chips and the chicken Parmesan, and both were incredible. The portions are generous, the prices are very reasonable, and every meal we had was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for great comfort food and friendly service, this place is a must-visit!

We've driven by here thousands of times and even eaten at Bear Lake Pizza many times but never…read moretried the Bear Trapper Restaurant until today. Even during the winter there was a bit of a wait on Saturday night 6pm. We called ahead and made a reservation for 5 and they were ready for us and sat us right away. The service was very friendly and helpful, but didn't offer much in the way of advice on what to order. And didn't clear our plates until we stacked them at the edge of the table. I ordered the 12 oz ribeye steak MR. It was cooked properly but not even 1/2 inch thick and the flavor was okay. I would not consider this a $30 steak or even close. My daughter had the 6 oz sirloin and it was almost as big as mine. She said it was just okay. 2/5 My son had a burger, which was good.3/5 My wife had the Coba Chicken which had good flavor and a little kick. 3/5 Coconut shrimp 4/5 Fries, big chip curly fries, I thought they were quite good and yes they have fry sauce. 4/5 We tried two desserts. Molten lava cake, didn't seem fresh but frozen and heated up 2/5. Cheesecake 3/5 Overall a fun little diner with decent food. Nice to have something open in the midd of winter. We'd come back again.

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Bear Trapper Restaurant - Interior decor

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Bear Trapper Restaurant - Rees's Roots - Bear Trapper Restaurant - Garden City Utah - Bear Lake

Rees's Roots - Bear Trapper Restaurant - Garden City Utah - Bear Lake

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