Found a seat near a window and proceeded to order the menu's only listed 1/2 Pound Burger (aside from the Turkey Burger option) and was pleased to find that $6.99 at Mr. Peabody's lets you get your hands on this...
As the name obviously gives away, the core is a beautiful and hefty hand formed 1/2 lb of medium ground, pure beef goodness. Had a nice char on either side of the patty and despite being closer to well done, was pretty juicy. Something I always thought the roadside but similarly substantial Nessy tended to lack, but anyway it wasn't too greasy either (like Western Steakburger) where I always made the distinction between juicy and greasy.
A few more bites later and I'm really enjoying the ratio of meat-to-bread, something that seems simple enough but regularly overlooked. The wrong doers ironically often the ones who play up fancy buns. No brioche, challah, or pretzel bread here, the griddle toasted spongy buttermilk bun is a straight forward sesame seeded that did a great job of holding everything together nicely without becoming a distraction in enjoying the all important beef. Veggies were fresh, dill pickle sliced a classy lengthwise, and the cheese that nice bright orange American.
It was nice to see that even with all the recent booming burger trends, this old school SD pub burger easily stacks up to exploding chains and trendier bars claiming their stake. As for personal local ultimate, I'm still very partial to my Rocky's experience but what Mr. Peabody's offers I must say is mighty solid.
Mr. Peabody's Burgers & Ale, 6110 Friars Rd Ste 108, San Diego, CA 92108
8 comments:
I'm a Rocky's fan too. The first time I asked for grilled onions there... oh geez I think it was a religious experience...
Hi Dennis! Glad you finally got to try Mr. Peabody's. It's has always been our favorite burger joint in SD. Still is. We've never had a bad burger there. Too bad it's a bit far from home for us to go often. Heck, it's actually been a few years since we've been back. Time for a visit!
Where's the ale? Oh, work day...
Hey Dennis - We used to eat there all the time, since it was located two blocks from where we used to live. I'm glad they are still doing a decent burger.....man, I haven't been back there since Feb '06, at that time the burger was still $3.99!
Hi Liz! I haven't done the grilled onions at Rocky's yet but definitely will next time. Hope you're doing well.
Hi Carol! Yeah, it was about time. I knew where it was, tucked in that unusual area. There's a Carlsbad and Encinitas location but not sure if the burgers are as good there.
Hi Nate! Yes work day... haha.
Hi Kirk, $3.99 is unbelievable these days! Pub burgers, especially at trendier spots are often $11 and up. Forgot to mention but love the casualness of Mr. Peabody's.
Hm I haven't heard of this place. Now I really want to try it. I love Rocky's, but I hate going to PB.
That burger looks fantastic!! x
Hi Kirbie! Maybe you guys can check it out next time in the area. Definitely beats anything the mall has to offer (though I enjoy Nordstrom's Cafe sometimes too).
Hi GWLTG! Was a darn good burger! :)
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