Phone: +41448100050,+49448100050
Address: Wright-Strasse 9, 8152 Glattpark (Opfikon), Zürich, Switzerland
City: Zürich
Menu Dishes: 11
Reviews: 1510
Website: http://www.starsandstripes.ch/
"Look if you 're American, as I am (well British American 48:52 in year ratio), you 're not going to find the authentic American burger in most European cities. The same way as the concept of the traditional British pub in the US becomes some sort of nightmarish cross between Applebee 's and Victoria, BC. You 're also in Zurich, which is rediculously expensive. Seriously, it explains why the Swiss have the highest average pay in Europe. If you normalized to cost of living I reckon they 'd lose that title! What you will find at the Stars and Stripes is a pleasant bar, where nearly all the wait staff speak English, they are perfectly attentative without acting like they 're your your personal slaves and a pretty decent burger. There 's decent country playing, easy listening country, not pop country and unfortunately not outlaw country. If you ask, they 'll find you a football (American), baseball, basketball or hockey game if it 's playing, they have the channels. And let 's be honest, when you 're traveling on business in Europe during the season, all you really want is a place that can give you the game with a few beers; food comes second. In saying the above, I had the Goldie burger with fries and can only ding them on a few things; even then one of those is a personal preference, so it doesn 't count. The burger is cooked medium it says that on the menu, so don 't have any other expectations. It was cooked fine, they understand medium, which gives them kudos in my book. It also tastes like pure beef, no extra fluff seasoning or fillers. If it doesn 't taste like a McDonald 's, or that egg bound, breadcrumb filler, mess you claim is your glorious homemade burger when grilling at home, it 's because it is a simpler patty and likely better quality meat. Personal preference failure, the house made pickles were too sweet, I like the more sour Dill style. They need to go taste tast at a local Jewish deli and come back ever pickle changed. Places they could improve: the guac is not good, same consistency and bland taste as you would expect from a pre made packet. Save your money from buying that extra, it 's ****. My advice for the resturant, forget the guac and just offer a side of a few slices of avo for the burger. Trust me, your pure beef will appreciate the simplicity of a little, creamy, avo slice mingling in its juices. Second was the plating of the burger. It was cool to see the pickles center of the plate, they looked good, but they should make sure to not have excessive pickle juice when you put them on the plate. The juice got under the bun, wetting it. No one wants to eat a soggy hamburger bun, and it 's a simple fix. Best movie is to bring the burger and fries together and put the pickles and fixings on a separate plate build a burger! My rating reflects what I think, compared to other mainland European resturants who try to do the American themed menus. Is it going to be like back in the US? No, I wouldn 't expect it to, but they do a reasonably good job. Did I mention that they 'll put the 'game ' on for you? Oh the simple things in life..."
All prices are estimates on menu.
Zürich, Switzerland, is a vibrant financial hub with a picturesque old town. Typical dishes include Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, a creamy veal dish, and Rösti, crispy potato patties.