Cheeseburger (?) in Paradise
- December 29, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
nrjhens from Tokyo, Japan
The location of this place is nice, and our waitress was really friendly when we visited. But that was all positive with this restaurant. The food is NOT at all tasty. Honestly it is amazing that a cheeseburger can taste just nothing, completely tasteless! Also the bun on my burger was just toasted on the surface but cold inside and at least a couple of days old.
Do not fall for this tourist trap, save your dollars and go somewhere else. There is at least one burger joint in the area that serves top class burgers (I do not want to be arrogant, but I do know how a tasty burger tastes like), if that`s what You are after. That place name begin with the letter `T`...
Cheeseburger In Paradise Waikiki
- January 31, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
choldridge from Tannersville, New York
We loved this place! The cheeseburgers were fantastic, fries were great... I strongly recommend the macadamia nut pancakes! The staff were extremely friendly, servings were generous. A great place, highly recommended!
From journal I'm in Heaven on Waikiki
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Cheeseburger in Paradise
- August 21, 2006
- Rated 2 of 5 by
SarahQSpano from Dundas, Ontario
Cheeseburger in Paradise definitely has one thing going for it - awesome location! Located across the street from Waikiki Beach, it has great laid-back rock n' roll atmosphere, but that's probably the last time you'll see the word great in this particular review.
First, the particulars. Cheeseburger in Paradise (no longer owned by Jimmy Buffet, as the mainland versions of this restaurant are) is located on Kalakaua Avenue, between the Sheraton Moana Surfrider and Outrigger Waikiki.
Cheeseburger In Paradise is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers a full-service bar serving tropical drinks and ice-cold beer. Can't vouch for the bar, as we didn't have alcohol that night, but it looked like it was hopping.
Entrees are the standard American fare, including burgers, salads, fries, onion rings, and sandwiches. The house special, Cheeseburger in Paradise, includes a "half pound Natural Angus Beef Patty topped with a special blend of Jack and Cheddar cheeses." Hubby and I both had it (when in Rome, right?) - he had fries, onion rings for me. We both fairly unimpressed - for a joint with "Cheeseburger" in its name, there really was nothing special about our meal. Considering the higher-than-normal prices for this kind of fare ($10 to $12 for a hamburger), it was pretty disappointing.
Great service might have made up for the food: sadly, that was also lacking. Everyone we encountered, from the hostess to the two different waitresses we had, looked like they would just rather be elsewhere and like it was their inconvenience (rather than their pleasure) to serve you. I will admit that it was very busy; however, I'm certain it's very busy there all the time, and I would expect the staff would know how to deal with the situation. It actually took us longer to get our bill than it took for us to order and eat, not really acceptable in my books.
My final analysis is that Cheeseburger in Paradise is exactly what it seems to be, a chain restaurant in an excellent location with overpriced, mediocre food and lacklustre service. Check out the bar if you must, but skip the rest of the "experience."
From journal Hawaiian Interlude in Honolulu
Cheeseburger in Paradise
- May 5, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Gloria381948 from Hazel Park, Michigan
The hamburgers are huge, and it takes two people to eat all of the fries! You get a slice of pineapple with your burger. The food is really good, and there is live entertainment there nightly. Great food, great place to people watch, and the views of the ocean and the sunsets!
From journal Sunset Dinner Cruise