Claim Jumpers - Frisco Burger ($10.00) Rating: 9

Mark Lim - Before my Frisco Burger came I polished off a Mozzarella Cheese Stick, a Southwest Eggroll, 6 Onion Rings, a Loaded Potato Skin, a Buffalo Wing, a Fried Zucchini, a half boat of Ranch Dressing, and some pieces of Artichoke. If I wasn't with family I would have been quite embarrassed.

This was a critical error because by the time my burger was ready I was already in a food coma.

The Monstrous Appetizer Combo

What made me realize that I actually really really liked Claim Jumper's Frisco Burger was that even after gorging myself on half of the monster appetizer plate I was still able to eat most of my meal.

The Frisco Burger might not be for everyone because it has a little sweet in it. My mother thought it was disgusting because it tasted like candy but I loved it.

The Frisco Burger consists of a wonderful Emmenthaler Swiss cheese on a burger patty cooked to your liking with lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes covered with 1000 Island dressing all wrapped up in a grilled parmesan sourdough. It was delicious even when my stomach was already about to explode.

Claim Jumpers - Frisco Burger
Taste ------------ (9) The flavors all worked together perfectly
Presentation -----(7) Not the prettiest but it sure was good
Price ------------- (7) $10 for a Burger and Fries ain't bad for a restaurant
Quantity --------- (8) Just about right. Couldn't really judge though
Satisfaction ----- (9) I definitely will be eating this again

Maybe it's because I'm just so used to eating $1 burgers from fast food joints that I forget that there are actually quality meals out there. It's good to treat yourself to something nice once in a while. I don't feel so... cheap.

Oh, I got up at 4:30am the next morning and polished off the rest of the Frisco Burger. I had dreams about it and I just had to finish it.

Be Fat! Be Happy!

Claim Jumper: Filet Mignon & Australian Lobster Tail ($70.00) Rating: 7

Mark Lim - How can the ugliest sea monster on Earth have the most delicious tail? The answer is: Butter. Lots and lots of butter. Slathered like sunscreen on a pale old woman at the beach. Mmm...

Last night I ate at a Claim Jumpers and if you don't have one in your area the quality is a few steps above T.G.I. Fridays and a couple below that restaurant where they kick you out for wearing sandals and greet you by saying, "Heeeelllleeeooooowww".

I started the meal off with Parmesan Onion Rings the size of dog collars:


I guess I only have fast food onion rings to compare them to but these were pretty awesome.


The lobster tail looked like it had popped right out of an infected alien host:


It was really good. I love lobster. Normally I go to these places with the tiny little lobster tails sliced in half but this one was plump and pillow like. It rocked.

Enjoying my tasty meal.

The Filet Mignon wasn't very good. I had it Medium Rare and the meat didn't have that meaty-goodness flavor. I was actually disappointed.


The Potato Cakes were killer. They were flaky and soft at the same time and had a terrific sauce. They saved my meal.


I ended dinner with a Sundae served in a schooner. Horrible. It was the weirdest tasting ice cream I've had. Half of it was whipped cream and chocolate sauce. No good. Avoid if you ever eat here.

Claim Jumper - Filet Mignon & Australian Lobster Tail + Onion Rings:
Taste ------------ (7) Lobster was great, Filet Mignon wasn't
Presentation ---(8) It was pretty to look at
Price ------------- (3) $70.00 - Expensive
Availability ----- (6) 45 Restaurants around the country
Quantity --------- (7) Lobster was big, steak was small
Satisfaction ----- (8) Pants unbuckling satisfaction

Rating: 7 out of 10

There was about an hour wait before I was seated but the good service made up for it. Decent meal overall but would have been an amazing one if it were $10 bucks cheaper.