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The Counter
(Now Closed)Burger Joint, American Restaurant, and New American Restaurant$$$$
Redwood City
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Gilt CityApril 29, 2011With four types of patties, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun, exactly 312,120 different burgers combos are possible. (House-made guac and tangy tzatziki are two faves.)
Shireen KaboliMarch 27, 2013Legit best fries ever. Parm fries with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries, regular fries, onion strings... Get a combo of a few or just get them all. Yolo.
Jacqueline HoMarch 2, 2014Great burgers, but the service is not the best. The server Kelly is super friendly and the manager is super nice! Due to this being one of the few larger locations, they seem low on staff.
Diane HoelterSeptember 11, 2013There are FREE $5 gifts to The Counter, courtesy of NFL 49ers Football player, Vernon Davis! Get them while they last!
A dizzying amount of options to choose from to customize your burger. Impressed with the bison burger, and the option of a hawaiian sweet roll!
Basia BowensAugust 17, 2014Best time to come is Saturday late afternoon, not too much foot traffic, and super fast service.
Lisa PadillaSeptember 25, 20131/3 lb burger on ciabatta with blue cheese, fried onions and applewood smoked bacon
R. H.August 2, 2013The staff will stand at the counter and talk when there are drinks to be made or run. I watched my glass of wine sit at the bar for 10 minutes before I walled up and grabbed it myself...
Laura MaychrowitzDecember 6, 2013Sweet potato dies and shoe~string cut onion rings..nuff said.. Friendly staff and good tunes = a fun environment...
Andrew NormanApril 25, 2015Prefer the ciabatta bun over the brioche, and of course the half pound over the 1/3 pound size burger
Adam MitchellDecember 31, 2012Chicken burger w wheat bun, gruyere cheese, scallions, fried egg, garlic aioli and honey mustard.
Rory ScottSeptember 21, 2018Any custom burger is great. I was pretty disappointed in the sweet potato fries. They were either undercooked or they reheated mine from yesterday.
Bryan HwangJanuary 20, 2013The best bison burger ive had. Ive had over 50 different types of burges. This one beats the burgers at Roam. This was insane.
Chris H.January 3, 2013Great concept, but steer clear of the "build your own drink" menu. Burgers were tasty, but not worth the steep price. Check out Godfather's or Jack's Prime for great alternatives in the area.
Colin PoindexterAugust 15, 2014The normal fries are on point! The burgers come with anything that you could dream of. Go wild!!
Vinod SirimalleOctober 12, 2013Friday evenings are quite busy. Give your number so they txt you when the table is ready. Walk over to Barnes an Noble while you wait for your table
Adena DeMonteSeptember 15, 2013Bison Burger + Pineapple + Spicy Jack Cheese + Jalepeno + Pepperonicis + Baby Spinach + Chipotle Aioli on a Whole Wheat Bun = more please.
Ofcourse the burgers are great but dont leave without trying their fries and shakes..
Order half Parmesan French Fries and half sweet potato fries. Get the burgers w/o buns for a healthier option.
Lord MhorDecember 9, 2011Experiment. The handy check-off menu lets you select each ingredient for your own custom-made delicacy. Enjoy!
Kenneth KnightleyApril 22, 2012The menu is like nothing you may have seen before. Ask for help to understand it and to confirm that you wrote down what you actually wanted.
Sooooooooo good. Study the menu carefully if you are a first timer and ask questions. I love this place!
MarkOctober 24, 2011Excellent burgers ( could be messy) and fries, sweet potatoe and regular. Service very good also- Vern Giron-HolmeOctober 12, 2013Love the 'burger in a bowl' idea for my 'wheat belly' no wheat diet, lo carb diet!
Mia DMarch 14, 2011Choices....one should always have this many choices - bread, cheese, toppings, and sauces. Hard to get tired of this place when you can change up all the time.
Jakub RehorFebruary 10, 2013Try this: bison burger, goat cheese, mixed greens, cranberries. Glass of Syrah. Bliss!
Gotta add jalapeños for the spice and a fried egg for a whole new taste to burger tasting!
Angela WangelaDecember 6, 2010The steak sauce is so good. I used the take-home cup of sauce they gave me to dip veggie sticks.
Ryan EildersAugust 10, 2012If you sit outside, they won't wait on you. You have to make your order at the take out counter.
- Try customizing your drinks at the bar just like you customize your burger.
Philippe HuibonhoaApril 5, 2011It's actually called the trio. If you order the triple play they'll look at you like you're a fool, a foolish fool.
Skip the soda during the meal since it's pricey, but the milkshake is worth the cost!
Rick TurpinMarch 22, 2011The food is awesome, service can be hit or miss but the food makes up for it
Jamie OdellDecember 4, 2010I thought there definition of medium was more rare than I was expecting. Just be forewarned, if you are used to a more normal definition of medium.
A BFebruary 18, 2012The burgers are interesting. But still greasy. Stay away if you're looking for a wholesome healthy meal.
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Anti-Established in 2003, The Counter® is the 21st century’s bold answer to the classic burger joint. Ushering in a fresh era of industrial decor, today’s music, cold beer, unique wines, cocktails, and burger options that are only limited by your imagination.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(415) 738-6100
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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