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Burger Bar ***

Opened October 2009

6th Floor
Macy's Union Square
Geary Street
(between Powell & Stockton)
415-296-4272

Cuisine: American Burgers

Description & Atmosphere
Fleur de Lys chef/co-owner Hubert Keller's latest Burger Bar now has a home in San Francisco — on the sixth floor of Macy's in Union Square. Other Burger Bar locations include Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay) and St. Louis.

There aren't too many places in San Francisco where you can get the ultimate burger, great buzz... AND a fabulous view.

The 200-seat Burger Bar offers a variety of yummy burgers and shakes... and a killer SF skyline view thru' large picture windows overlooking Union Square.

It's also a fun venue for watching sports — three flat-screen TVs are located above the bar and little mini TV screens are featured in individual booths inside the main dining area (photo below). Burgers, fries, spiked milkshakes, beer and sports... all under one roof!

Food
Burger Bar is known for it's build-your-own-burger concept. Diners can choose from American Kobe Beef (delicious), Black Angus Beef, Country Natural Beef, Lamb, Turkey, Chicken, Salmon, and Vege burgers — plus a huge variety of toppings.

Add your favorite sauce... and a side of fries (Skinny Fries, Steak Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Buttermilk Zucchini Fries...) and you have the burger of your dreams.

Burger Bar's thick crispy Onion Rings are some of the best we've ever tasted — they really complement the burgers!

A variety of burgers (served with skinny fries) and specialty items can also be ordered off the menu, including the Hubert Keller Buffalo Burger (topped with caramelized onions, blue cheese and baby spinach; Black Jack Burger, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger; Surf & Turf with Black Angus and Grilled Half Lobster; Grilled Vegetables; Burger Bar Sliders (3 mini burgers), Low Carb Burger, Fresh Salads... and more!

The Ultimate Burger
For those of you who really want to splurge, celebrate a special occasion... or can get away with putting it on your expense account, treat yourself to the ultimate "$60 Rossini Burger" — featuring Kobe Beef, sauteed foie gras, shaved truffles and Madeira sauce on an onion bun.

And the $60 question is... "Is it worth the price?" — we'd like to know :)

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Private Parties @ Burger Bar
Burger Bar is available for Private Parties — a separate dining room, located just off the main entrance, seats up to 80 and offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Union Square.

Semi-Private Individual Booths (seating up to 6 people) are also available.

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Milkshake Bar
A restaurant with its own Milkshake Bar? That's right! Enjoy a variety of yummy classic and custom milkshakes — including delicious spiked ones!

Cosmo lovers will no doubt love the Cosmo Shake (a combo of citron vodka and strawberry ice cream).

We like the Brown Cow (vanilla shake and hot fudge, topped with chocolate whipped cream)... mmmm! There's even a milkshake for Cookie-Dough lovers.

Full Bar
Burger Bar features a full bar and a great selection of draft beers — and killer margaritas!

Counter Bar Seating
Counter bar seating is limited, so be prepared to stand, esp during peak dining times.

Burger Bar Dining Areas
Dining options include the bar counter (photos above), the bar area overlooking Union Square (photo directly below); the section between the bar and main restaurant (2nd photo below); or the more spacious dining area, featuring individual booths and tables dotted along floor-to-ceiling picture windows, overlooking the SF skyline and Union Square.

Hours
Open daily
Sun-Thurs 10:30am-11pm
Fri-Sat 10:30am-2am

Reservations
Reservations for parties of 13 or more. Be prepared to wait, especially during peak times, weekends and the busy tourist season.

NOTE: Burger Bar is located on the 6th floor of Macy's and can be accessed via store escalators or the main elevators. When Macy's is closed, take the "Burger Bar" elevator just inside Macy's lobby entrance (on Geary Street), directly opposite the "Cheesecake Factory" elevator. Just look for the crowds :)

Parking
There are several parking garages nearby, including one directly opposite Macy's and another at Stockton and Sutter streets.

Service
Friendly

Prices
Moderate-Expensive

More Info
Burger Bar
415-296-4272

Union Square

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