5 Fast-Food Burgers Fans Say Are Better Than Steakhouse Meals
High-quality, perfectly-prepared steak is considered a luxury food for a reason—not only is it delicious and indulgent, but depending on cut, quality, and restaurant, it can be an eye-wateringly expensive option. Meanwhile a well-made burger is significantly cheaper and, in many cases, preferable to some steakhouse meals simply for being delicious and convenient. Now obviously we are not comparing an $82 Ruth's Chris filet to a Whopper, but some fast food burgers can give the more affordable mid-tier steakhouse chains a run for their money. Here are 5 fast-food burgers fans say are better than steakhouse meals.
Steak 'n Shake
Steak 'n Shake is mentioned more than once as a chain that delivers excellent quality and exceptional taste for its burgers. "Diners, fancy restaurants, trendy spots, homemade, and even plenty of fast food chains (Culver's, Steak n Shake, Five Guys, In N Out, etc.) you know you're gonna have a good time with a burger no matter what Also, you apparently need to pay upwards of $30 to have a halfway decent steak, but burgers cap out around $15 at nicer restaurants," one Redditor said. "Steak 'n Shake (I wish they had them in Utah) and my other favorite burger place are no more than $15 and it's always bomb. Steak you've gotta really pay to get a half decent one," another customer agreed.
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic's burgers can easily beat a steak from a chain restaurant, fans say. "Yes for sure, not all steaks are created equal. i'd rather get a burger from sonic than a steak from Chili's 😪," one Redditor said. "I think a mediocre burger will win out over a mediocre steak any day, however, I think the ceiling for a good steak is greater than the ceiling for a burger," another commented.
Five Guys
A Five Guys burger is not only delicious but difficult to create through home cooking, one Redditor pointed out. "Certain dishes can only taste marginally better. Steak is one of those things where you can make a restaurant quality one at home pretty easily. I cannot replicate a Five Guys quality burger at home like I can replicate a steak," they commented.
In-n-Out
Another burger fan also made the point that home-cooked steak is usually much better than anything you can get at a popular chain, whereas an In-n-Out burger is king. "The steak I cook at home is better than any restaurant steak or burger. The burger I get from In-n-Out or Shake Shack is generally tastier than any steak from most restaurants," they said. "No other meal can rival what 12 bucks at In-n-Out gets you," another agreed.
Freddy's Steakburger
Freddy's Steakburger also makes the list of top-tier burgers that can rival a steakhouse meal. "I don't even like steak that much. I mean, I'll eat it and probably it'd be tasting fine too but I'd rather have a nice cut of poultry or pork. When going to a new place I often get the Burger. I'm thinking, if they're messing that up, the rest can't be good either," one Redditor shared. "Totally agree. The best steak I've eaten ultimately tastes like simple beef. $75-$350 cuts. Just beef. Far better is brisket w fat and smoked well, and like OP said; even a good ol' hamburger. Fancy beef is a racket like wine," another commented.
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