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Broadway Bar & Grill

A fresh, classic burger with excellent Costco-style fries and good service, but the completely empty dining room made the experience feel flat.

OrleansMarch 9, 2023
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7.2
7.3

The field report

Broadways served a good, straightforward burger that was about as classic as it gets for a frozen burger. That is our suspicion of course. It still delivered what we expected from a standard burger, although nothing pushed it into standout territory.

The fries were easily the highlight. Once again, another place with the same style as Costco food-court fries. This seems to be surprisingly common around Orléans, which we can't complain about. The beer selection was limited and the beer itself was not particularly impressive, but neither took much away from the meal.

We visited on a Thursday and could count on 1 hand how many people there were in there. By the way, that included the 2 of us. The 3 others were clearly regulars at the bar. This left the atmosphere without any real energy. Service was still very good, with the same person handling both the serving and bartending duties.

Although the whiskey sour was disappointing, we could not help but appreciate the young lady serving us giving it a chance. But unfortunately the recipe she found online (which she showed us for approval) didn't hit the mark.

Overall, Broadways delivered a reasonable classic burger and excellent fries. At $22, the burger felt slightly expensive for what it was, but the food and good service made the visit worthwhile.

Off the scorecard

The whiskey sour report.

Not included in the Spot score
4.5

The bartender made an appreciated attempt, but this was one of the worst whiskey sours we have had. It looked like something out of Shrek and tasted just as unappealing, although the $8 price softened the disappointment.

Two opinions, kept intact

The scorecards

Each reviewer scores the applicable categories. Burger owns 40%; everything else shares the remaining 60%.

Main reviewer's card

Connor

C
  • Burger7.2
  • Fries8.9
  • Beer7.6
  • Beer selection8.0
  • Service8.0
  • Atmosphere3.0
Weighted score7.1
I thought the burger was fresh and enjoyable, even if it was as standard as they come. The fries and attentive service were the strongest parts of the visit.

Main reviewer's card

Alex

A
  • Burger7.3
  • Fries8.9
  • Beer7.7
  • Beer selection7.9
  • Service8.3
  • Atmosphere3.0
Weighted score7.2
Just a standard burger complimented with great fries. Would never complain about it, but won't have me clawing back for another visit.

The combined verdict

7.2

We both agreed that Broadways delivered a good classic burger supported by excellent fries and strong service. The empty dining room and lack of atmosphere held the visit back, but it remains a worthwhile casual option if you are already nearby.

Evidence from the table

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