This past evening, I happen to be out with my wife and daughter. We were in the vicinity of a Red Robin Gourmet Burgers restaurant, and my wife, since it had been some time since we had eaten there, suggested a visit. It seemed like good timing, since Consumer Obsession had just recently featured the Red Robin vs. Fuddruckers piece.
First of all, I was a little suprised that it wasn’t very busy. Usually, in that area at dinner time, it’s hectic to say the least. Then again, as most of us know, people are eating out less right now, due to economic conditions, and after visiting Red Robin and seeing their current prices, I can see why people could be cutting back on the visits.
I decided to go for the old standby, the bacon cheeseburger, though I was a little shocked the see the $9.59 price tag. Red Robin’s burgers aren’t known for being all that big, but they do include the “bottomless” french fries. Their fries still don’t make the price go down any easier, as I found them to be only average. I must say, though, the burger was decent. I ordered it medium, and while it was slightly overcooked, it still had some hints of pink. I found it to taste better than my previous experiences at the restaurant, but I still didn’t think it warranted the high price tag.
A larger and truly great-tasting burger can be had in my area for nearly half the price Red Robin is charging for theirs. And if we are again comparing Red Robin to Fuddruckers, Fuddruckers proves to be a better value. While not cheap, one can get more for their money at Fuddruckers.
It’s really too bad, because I would eat that Red Robin burger again, but not at that price.
