Sylvester's Burgers

Susan Bugelli

2024-03

On my quest to find the best hamburger, I discovered Sylvester's. This place is known for the best burgers with the largest variety of burgers.Their menu includes: an Old Fashion with Cheese, a California, a Desperado, a Heart Attack which is a burger with a fried egg - bacon - avocado - cheddar cheese - and Sylvester sauce.They have a Habanero Mango, a Black 'n Bleu which has bacon - Bleu cheese crumbles - Cajun spice. There is a Flaming Armadillo which has a cream cheese - roasted jalapeños.To enrich the palates, they offer a Buffalo Burger, an Elk Burger, chili, sandwiches, and a large kids menu.The Sylvester sauce is yummy and accompanies most of the burgers.There is ample parking, limited seating inside, and outdoor seating. The place needs a white glove. There are photographs stapled to the walls that have collected dust. I think they perform the very least in cleanliness.The meal is ordered at the counter. When your number is called, the server brings your meal and any condiments. Guests buss their own table.There is one tiny restroom that is not ADA compliant.The burgers make up for the inconveniences and cleanliness! Yummy!

Vince L

2023-10

Solid side-of-the-road shack for burgers and fries. A good alternative away from the crowds in Pismo. As others have mentioned, prices are a bit high, but not out of line with general inflation.The onion rings are killer and if you like garlic, the garlic fries ate just the thing.Staff was super pleasant and helpful.

Lori G

2023-05

The place is a bit run down, but what you'd expect for a hole in the wall restaurant. The prices are insane for what you get. No prices listed so order at your own risk. We ordered 2 burgers with fries and onion rings, 1 soda and 1 specialty shake, and our bill was almost $64 before tip! Wow! My husband got the black and blue burger with onion rings and soda, I ordered the teriyaki burger with fries and lemon girl scout cookie shake. My husband's burger was to his liking, but the onion rings were very bland, not beer battered so really not much flavor. Teriyaki burger was way too wet, bun was soggy and ended up having to eat it without the bun. Taste was fair, good enough if the price was lower. The biggest reason for the 2 stars is price, way too expensive for what we got.

Platinum Policies

2024-04

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James Guse

2023-05

We chose this place from reviews. It looks like a time capsule to the 80's. If the vibe is shack on the side of the road, they nailed it. Still, we came this far. we might as well eat here was our thinking. We ordered 2 burgers, a fry, onion rings, soda, and malt. No prices on the wall sign, so we were a little taken aback by price. The food was all OK, but could have used a pinch of salt on frys and rings. But everyone's different. Burgers are very messy. We probably used 6 napkins each.

David Michaelis

2023-08

The menu doesn't have any prices, but according the to description, the California seemed good. I didn't have anything else - no fries, no drink. They brought the burger to me and this is what it looked like - definitely not worth the $16.71 I was charged. Go anywhere else.

Nicole Noodle

2020-05

We were a little nervous at first as from the outside we didn't know what to expect. But yum yum everything was delicious. The basket of onion rings were awesome. The blue cheese burger delicious. The bread was toasted on both sides adding an extra crunch. Beware though... must eat with napkins as the sauce is a plenty. We ended the meal with fresh milkshakes but no pictures of those as they went tooooo fast. Stag was friendly and nice. Place was super clean!

Karena Garcia

2022-05

This place was awesome! Their fries are so good. Sylvester's Sauce is bomb. The mushroom and onions fries were so good. The service was awesome. We went with a huge group, and they took such good care of us. I ordered the Hippie Burger which was pretty good. I think next time I'd get it without the vegan cream cheese and with Sylvester's Sauce on it.

Ginger

2024-04

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stuart charbonneau

2020-05

This is a delicious little burger joint. There is a very laid back atmosphere. There was plenty of outdoor seating. Indoors the walls are covered in pictures of people with their free birthday burgers or people attempting the 5lb burger challenge. These burgers were fantastic and even though the garlic fries were not what I was expecting, I loved them. Burgers and sides are ordered sperately. They have a few alcoholic beverages to choose from if that's your thing.

Mónica De Pruneda

2021-05

Very nice old style hamburger restaurant. Great location. Family friendly, good prices. The food was simple but it was fresh made and delicious as we expected. Great staff, very clean and following Covid19 regulations. We were lucky to be able to eat inside this time. We love all the old photographs from former customers. I will totally recommended this place for family with kids.

Bre Kae

2024-02

The food was horrible my clam chowder was cold! Like it had been sitting all day and then served. The burger first of all was so expensive $20 and it was extremely salty it’s like they poured a whole bottle of salt on in it. Just overall a bad experience unfortunately and when we let the girl know the food wasn’t good at all she just smiled and shrugged her shouldersWould be nice to get a refund

Kathryn

2019-05

Excellent comfort food. As you can see I had the hand battered onion rings and mushrooms & they were both yummy. The onion rings were cooked just how I like them a little dark and crispy. I added a draft beer, space dust to complete my enjoyment. Very friendly and extra helpful staff. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs.

Terry Roberts

2020-05

Nice friendly casual atmosphere. Excellent big, hot, and juicy burgers! Cooked perfectly medium with a slight pink center. Fries also great! Friendly and courteous service. I will return to try other menu items.

jeremy W

2020-05

Absolutely perfect burger experience got a spicy one a Savory one two hot dogs and a kid's Burger that along with two milkshakes and a large fry cost us $58

Carrie Macke

2023-05

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Julie Mitchell

2020-05

Truly excellent burgers - fresh and delicious! When was the last time you had a 1/2 lb burger served medium rare and no grease? Fun atmosphere - literally wall papered with photos of people enjoying their “free birthday burger”.

Scott Wilson

2022-05

Possibly the best hamburger I've ever had with super fresh ingredients. The onion rings were battered and fried to perfection. Fish and chips were so good. Rating 4 stars because I can't justify spending $15 on a hamburger. Staff was inviting and service was relatively quick. Had a pitcher of beer in front of me so wasn't checking the clock on order to arrival time. Not too busy but was obvious that this is a locals favorite.

Kiet Nguyen

2023-10

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mahtable

2020-05

Thoroughly good burgers. The beef is what wins here. It's very tasty. Service was very pleasant. It's cool to see all the bday pictures of patrons on the walls. We had the pancho loco and California burgers. 1/2 pound pancho was huge. Even the 1/3 lbs california burger was huge. They have a 5 pound burger challenge which after eating a 1/2 pound and going into a coma I couldny imagine someone grubbing down 5lbs . But it was delicious!

Jaynee 13

2022-05

Hana 🍔 was amazing with the pineapple. One suggestion for to go, wax paper please, NO hot food in plastic containers.

Angelica C

2022-05

WAY OVERPRICED!!! I was an old returning customer expecting good prices, great food, and atmosphere, but it was not that! The burgers are $11 and up and it does NOT include fries or a drink! However the burger was good and the shake was the only bright side. The garlic fries were drenched in oil and disgusting! The tables and walls were super dirty! DO NOT GO HERE!

Michael Toschi

2022-05

Onion rings were great. Chili was ok. Service was great. Burger was ok. If your in the area it's worth a try. Free burger on your birthday

Cary Harris

2024-03

For a 20$ dollar burger they sure are stingy with the avocado. Got a California burger, you know, where avocado is the whole point?Quality does not match the price.

Jeanette A.

2019-05

I like the hippie burger (with jalapeños). The ingredients are fresh and the prices are reasonable. They also have no problem substituting things. Only negative thing I’ve observed is that their onion rigs are heavily batteries. Doesn’t affect my vote because I hate onion rings but just an FYI

Kimmy Carter

2023-09

How do I even begin to try to convey just how good this hole-in-the-wall burger joint is? I just ate one of the best burgers of my life and definitely the best sweet potato fries of my life. OF MY LIFE! And I let it sit in the bag for an hour before I even touched it!! Do yourself a favor and trust this review and go get yourself the best GD burger on the Central Coast.

Russell Lubin

2020-05

I ordered the black and blue Burger. I really wanted to like it, but it didn't thrill me. Blue cheese wasn't strong and without any other condiment on it was pretty dry.The onion rings were better than the burger but it had a lot of batter. Some of them could have had 1/2 as much batter and they would be perfect.Next time I'll order a more standard burger in the hope of understanding why everyone raves about Sylvester's so much.

Stacy Lee Ferguson

2019-05

Took the family while visiting Oceano. GREAT place!!! Got a free birthday burger, root beer float. Every loved it. I will go back when in town.

Lydia Gata

2020-05

Yummy black bean burger! Really appreciate having vegetarian options, 4 stars due to the prices being a little high. Whole wheat buns, lots of fresh lettuce.

Melissa Nicole

2018-05

The hamburgers are amazing. The Heart Attack and Desperado are 2 of our favorites and you have to try the sweet potato fries. Best in town.