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For four star Irish, try O'Sullivan's in the Greater Boston area. This is a great place. This restaurant is situated in the Somerville neighborhood.
3.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here, do not order your burger medium rare unless you want it bloody. Good steaks should bleed in the middle, but great burgers (which are usually 25% fat) should be sturdy and pink. My...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have read and heard so many wonderful things about this restaurant (Phantom Gourmet, Gourmet Magazine) we finally tried it yesterday...It was one of the worst experiences of our life....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Sunday afternoon after running a half marathon (hmm I think this is starting to become a trend with me: run 13.1 miles, consume massive burger). One of my running companions and former...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the burgers here made me see God.F--k Bartley's. Might as well go to McDonald's.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for a big, beefy burger, RF O'Sullivan's is the place for you. They have about 20 varieties on the menu, and a few daily specials. Their fries have clearly evolved into some sort...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
me: so you really think this place has the best burgers?my bf: p.f. mcfuddyduddy's? you betcha.me: but last time i was here i ordered a burger that was supposed to have fresh garlic on top, and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers, fries and onion rings are 5 star, and some of the best in Boston. Half pound burgers, served with lots of different toppings, but always thick and juicy. The pub is small and interesting,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it.The more praise I hear for the burgers here, the less faith I have that people in Boston know anything about burgers. There are MULTIPLE reviews listed here that rave about these...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my amazing girfriend. We each had a cup of chili. I thought it was delicious although she had hoped that it was a bit hotter.We ordered the boneless buffalo wings. I tend to dislike...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best burgers in the city and not surprisingly they win awards for that very reason. Burgers take 20 minutes to cook and the place is very small, so you will have to put your...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone 3 times. I've never had a good burger. Amazingly bad side salads. Long line up (why are you people still going there?).
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I previously wrote about hype involved in a restaurant, and fortunately, Bartley's passed that test, unfortunately, R.F. O'Sullivan's does not. While not boasting as many accolades as Bartley's,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Huh," I said, "Not bad. I forgot to ask for onion on my burger, but they gave it to me anyway.""Funny," my boyfriend said, "I did ask for onion, but I didn't get any." Oops.We'd ordered totally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've had in ages. Yes, it's a bit cramped but nowhere near as much so as at the somewhat overrated Bartley's in Cambridge. We went on a Wed. night so it probably wasn't as crowded as it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best burgers I've had in the Boston area; possibly anywhere. They use high quality ingredients, and have a giant list of inventive burgers to try. The one minor nit-pick I have is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've had in the boston area (close call with Mr. Bartley's though). Their fries I'm not so happy with, they're more like baked potato sticks...not really my cup of tea.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For starters, I found RF O'Sullivans by watching Phantom Gourmet (aka Fat Kid TV) on a Saturday morning. Granted the show is notorious for making even a plate of Kraft mac and cheese look like a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How have I not reviewed RF O'Sullivan's yet? The burgers here are incredible - large, juicy, fresh and affordable. UBurger is best of Boston proper, but this place is undoubtedly the best of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge plus: Blackjack burger, medium, with half fries/half onion rings. Heaven on a plate.Huge minus: This place is small, always crowded, and in the winter, SUPER drafty with the door right by some of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are the best in the area. You can watch them throw the meat on the grill and it looks pink, fresh and yummy. There are many many selections and toppings to choose from. My fave is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
O'Sullivan's is a VICTORY for burgers everywhere.In my opinion there are several important things to consider in a good burger: a warm tasty bun, a delicious and perfectly cooked piece of meat, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My question to the bartender: "So should I have the fish and chips, or the burger?" His look said it all. Ordering anything other than one of the 15 or so juicy, melt-in-your-mouth, all-over-your-face...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the first time last night- the location is convenient to both Porter and Harvard squares. The burger selection is indeed vast and varied, and the short list of draft beers is robust. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME!!! I live near by, and have been going here for a while. The burgers are by far the best around, and worth the wait. If you can get a seat, its a cool place to drink at too! The fries are from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome burgers- they are big, but the buns aren't which is great because i hate when the buns make you too full to finish a burger. Nicer inside than I thought it would be. Friendly & attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Keeping this short cos I'm tired:These burgers are really really really effin' good. I got a cheddar and feta burger, which was delicious. I don't remember what everyone else got, but they were also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 2nd place I wanted to visit while in Boston. Now I went out on a limb and tried the Sicilian burger which was a great patty with sauteed pepperoni, peppers and onions. I think the peppers and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard about how great the burgers are here, so I decided to check it out.Time 1. Burgers were OK, not bad, but certainly not great. French fries and onion rings were good, though.Time 2....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could somehow combine all the good things from Mr. Bartley's and all the good things from RF O'Sullivans I think I'd have our new Boston's Best Burger joint.Here are the pros and cons of this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
RFO burgahs are good. I ordered mine medium rare and that's what I got. My buddy ordered his medium and he got a very, very well. He didn't bother to complain. He knows the owner. The onion rings are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely give 4 stars, but this place really lived up to its title. I was there last friday, and at the end of the night, i was just speechless. The burger tasted very lean and, well seasoned. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there to around game time 1:35, burgers overcooked, messed up orders and waiter ignored us the whole time. The quality of fries has gone down-I am looking for a new burger joint.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about you, but when a friend informs me that a local eatery has "french fries the size of whole potatoes," I jump. I physically jump, and I also mentally jump to an image of me sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"You aren't thinking of getting rid of the dank are you Moe? But Moe, the dank, the dank!"I like the dank. Usually this is not the case, but for some reason it works for O' Sullivans. I find the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So...finally...I make the trek to RF O'Sullivan's. (You can park in the Star Market parking lot across the street btw...)Been meaning to make this trip to Somerville for quite a while...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hard time deciding between 3 and 4 stars but the bad service won out. I've heard all about this place on Phantom Gourmet and from friends so I decided to give it a whirl.The good: two words,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best pieces of meat that I have ever put in my mouth!If you don't believe that this place has the best burgers in town I will personally drive over to your house and slap you....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite so far is the Blackjack with bacon because I love delicious overkill. The fries and the onion rings are always piping fucking hot and good enough.I burned my hand at this place this past...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was OK. Guinness was flat, UFO was warm.Blue cheese burger was pretty good, and round. Round burgers. Spherical to be more precise. Can't you just. . press it down a little so it's easier to get in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A brightly lit place with bar ringing the middle, tables around the edges, and a good selection of big, high-quality burgers. Although the place is usually busy, I've always found the service to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
tonight our household paid rf o sullivans and sons a first visit. a few weeks back the bf heard some guys on the subway talking about their meaty burgers, and just last week, i overheard a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People have repeatedly told me that R.F. O'Sullivans has the best burger in Boston, and I'm very happy to say that it lived up to the hype. I'm sure you can find better specialties elsewhere - like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived within a 2 minute walk of this place for a collective total of six years, and never once felt compelled to step inside.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is busy, and it has great burgers. They are open late too.The burgers here are more like hunks of meat than patties. They take a little longer but are worth it. There are several specialty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a huge fan of burgers cooked the right way. By which I mean; not stamping the flavor out of the meat like your spatulas a panini machine, thus sparking that lovely carcinogen taste all over my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now. The first time, it was very crowded, and I also ordered my burger wrong. I didn't start eating beef until 2008 since I was a little hillbilly who thought McDonald's was as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic burger. Seriously. The burger itself would get 4 stars, but the cramped interior, the mediocre service prevents me from giving it the full 4 stars. I would say this place is more of a 3.5 star...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place if you're looking for a huge flavorful burger that tastes like it's fresh off the grill. That's all I got, but I was pleasantly surprised. Wasn't too busy when we went. A nice cozy place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After all the positive reviews, I entered RF O'Sullivans with high hopes. The burgers were loosely packed and grilled properly but it was underwhelming in flavor and under seasoned. I wanted to love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars, may have been 4 but I'm kinda in a bad mood tonight.The burger itself was good, and cooked how I ordered it. But I got the black and blue burger and I was actually dissapointed in the rest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Highly mediocre food. The burgers, which were so hyped I could barely handle the anticipation, was merely good. The fries were AWFUL, so disappointing. They were soft and potatoey and huge instead...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Alrighty so here goes. I just got back from this place and I had the worst experience I couldn't wait to get on here and rant. Let me bring you back to the beginning. I went there a few months ago for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much that gets us to cross the river. RF's burgers are one of them. Love the horseshoe shaped bar and watching the same guy always cooking the burgers, as well as seeing the same people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were just commenting last night on what a good 'winter' place RF O'Sullivan's is. Cozy, bustling, and a great beer selection. Although there was a little too much black in my black and tan last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the deal, do not go here if you want a quick lunch or a lunch that's shorter than 2 hours go somewhere else.The burger was perfect and I definitely came out well fed and content. I was a fan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I were solely basing my rating on burgers alone this would definitely be 5 star. My burger was cooked a perfect medium-rare and was very very tasty. Everything else was kind of 3 stars, hence my 4...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend wanted to go here, so we did. i don't eat red meat so i was hoping that there would be some chicken or something for me to have instead. i ended up getting a chicken sandwich with cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hell yes.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a little background, I grew up in Southern California, a.k.a. the birthplace of the modern burger joint. In-and-Out, Carls, Jr., Burger King and many more all began their rise in southern...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
to be honest, the burgers are good- IF they cook them as you ask. and then if they don't cook them to your liking, well- you are sh** out of luck. the owner and the waitress will turn on you, not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, and both times the burgers hit the spot. This weekend we came because I'd been having a craving for a good, juicy beefy burger all week, and it completely satiated my need. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint is I have to drive from Melrose to get here! RF's is a GREAT place for a burger! Great beer selection, great atmosphere. RF's is just plain great. After taping our show I'd love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only way to make these burgers better would be if they dipped them in the onion ring batter and deep fried them whole. Seriously though the burgers are awesome. I typically go for the Texas...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an incredible burger!!! I'm over 50, grew up in Somerville, and this is my first time here, but definitely not the last! Being school vacation week, we finally decided to go. We arrived about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I have been trying all the "Best Burgers in Boston," places over the last bunch of months. Here it was Presidents day and rather than purchasing a car or furniture, I decided to go try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I realize that people's opinions regarding such a hallowed subject as "Best Burger" (see also pizza, bagels) are as close as most of us heathens get to religion, but I'll just offer up the suggestion...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken to this placed, and instantly I loved the place. I saw the burgers cooking on the grill; I saw the small U-shape bar, and the drones of people waiting in-line to get filled-up on the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my very humble opinion, R.F. O'Sullivan's makes the BEST BURGERS in all of Boston. A tall order considering Cambridge is home to more than one fine burger dining establishment. The pub is on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty burgers. They're huge! Messy, but well worth looking a little silly (greasy hands, blue cheese dressing on face, etc). Awesome rings and fries.And so close to my house. If the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burgers at O'Sullivan's, and I sometimes like the other food, but the other dishes can be a bit inconsistent. I'd say stick with what they do best--burgers. Some of the burgers I really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the burgers! They are so mouth watering juicy that I would never go anywhere else for a burger. Their hand cut fries and onion rings are great and the mix of both is well worth the extra...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that this place needs anymore reviews but great place for burgers and beers.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers around. Absolutley huge and very tasty. My only complaint is the fries, I love steak fries, but these are more like potato wedges, just not my style.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
R.F. O'Sullivan's, please don't change a thing.My first time here, I was forewarned that we would probably have to wait, even though there were only 3 of us in our party. Not a big deal I thought,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a number of times. Very good burgers.Last night: Blackjack Burger, medium rare, with half onion rings and half fries, and a Harpoon IPA.Hit the spot.But there are a few cons: 1. Sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantabulous Burgers! Ask for the Carol Channing burger.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say that their burgers and onion rings are easily on the top three list of burgers that I've had in my lifetime that I would probably give up a torn fingernail for (like torn to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night, returning home from a long day of work, I wanted nothing more than to kick back, relax, and perhaps play a few video games. Out of the blue, I get a call from my friend, telling me that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger around. The only rival for the top spot was Tim's in the South End, but that closed. Plus beer. Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to borrow a page from the great Homer (Simpson, that is).Dealer: Nineteen.Homer: Hit me.Dealer: Twenty.Homer: Hit me.Dealer: Twenty-one.Homer: Hit me.Dealer: Twenty-two.Homer: (Annoyed grunt)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For burgers - this place gets a 5. Don't expect much in the way of atmosphere but the staff is friendly and the food is great. The place is pretty tiny with a big bar in the center and tables along...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who's in the mood for the most delicious, meaty, juicy, deep fried heart attack ever?!! You are? Then I say head to RF O'Sullivan's my good man for a good time fooddrinkery experience. So, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh baby I like it raw. These dudes let you get their burgers straight up raw dawg too. Here's the breakdown. I walked in and ordered a juicy Stella Artois while I waited for them to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know the people. The ones that complain that they paid out the ass for a high-flying restaurant in which the minimum plate is $24. It's the same thing here. You come to RFO's and you know two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite lyric of a song in any Broadway show has to be the "Dance 10, Looks 3" from A Chorus Line. Backstory: dancers are going through a grueling auditioning process to dance in, you've guessed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The key word to this place is indeed the burgers. They aren't like your normal burgers and because of this you have to wait for them, which rookies might get upset with. I one the other hand will have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, the drinks are generous, but the service is a little cold. The prices are great, and the restaurant is cozy and warm, unless you sit right by the door, and then it's cold because of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I was completely disgusted by R.F. O'Sullivan's before I'd even placed my order. First, the hostess was outright rude while seating us, as if we'd insulted her by walking in and interrupting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really tasty burgers.I had come here several months ago on a very busy Friday night and was underwhelmed -- our sever didn't seem that attentive, the food took a while, and I don't remember it being...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The cook from these reviews must have moved on or been replaced, this was one of the worst meals I have consumed in a long time. Between two burgers, both were ordered medium and delivered rare with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me apologize to any Hindu readers of this review.Because you're all completely wrong.And RF O'Sullivans & Son (RFO'SnS) is why.Because the peppercorn encrusted blue cheese burger I had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place hardly in need of positive reviews but I wanted to give my own take on it. A friend and I have been going there every Thursday night for the better part of a decade. I've seen it transform...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, both times for dinner.The first time, wasn't too bad. The burgers were tasty and the fries ginormous and the meal in all, pretty good. I liked the onion rings and my craving was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you gave this place less than four stars you are what we, in the biz, refer to as a "HATER". So for those of you who don't want to step up with the full five stars... do me a favor...take your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one small place servin up some mighty large burgers. bring your big boy pants to this place. each burger is grilled to perfection so be prepared to wait about 15-20min. waitstaff is friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are the size of your head and they take like 20 minutes to cook, even for rare (Yeah I said rare and I will also eat medium rare. I live dangerously. Anything above medium might as well...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Small and dirty, best way to describe the place... My fiance said the burger had no taste (she did get it well-done) and I had to agree with her..I got the Chinatown, (med. rare) and did really like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O'Sullivans kicks ass! I love the burgers here. SO freakin good! I don't very often because the burgers are so big, but every time I go the food is amazing.It's a really small place, my wife asked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty good. We were trying to look for a good burger joint to eat in the Boston. Our friend searched and found this place not to far from the city. What a good find. The burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think they are fancying themselves up a bit. Our server was actually perky and sweet (as opposed to the last lady who I thought was going to meet me in the parking lot if I didn't tip her proper). I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here I go, jumping on the O'Sullivan's bandwagon. I have consumed many a burger here, and enjoy it every time. The atmosphere is kind of divey (not dirty...just small and centered around a big bar) -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT.I'm not a huge meat eater, but the burgers at O'Sullivan's are to die for. They are absolutely huge and delicious (for all the other nerds out there: my ChemE friend joked that they have an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I still don't get the hype about this place. Their burgers are good but I've never been IMPRESSED or said "WOW" at any point. It's still a worthy meal and a good place to check out if you're in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy mother of cow!@#$% I never thought I'd say this about a burger, but their burgers are flippin good! Nothing like how I imagined, but beyond everything I was looking for...The very first thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, the burgers are huge.But honestly, quantity does not equal quality for me. I'd like to be able to bite into a burger, thank you very much.And, quite honestly, to cook the nearly spherical meat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like hamburgers? THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU! Yes, burgers. Burgers. And more burgers! I think they have about 15 different types of burgers. I tried the Terriyaki one. I think it was Hawaiin or Chinese. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
guaranteed great burger. Even though that's all you really need to know, I'll tell you more.It's always busy and if you go in the winter, the door will never close. Wear your jacket and scarf. Be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers and Beer! That 's what RF O'Sullivans & Sons is all about. We went there on a Sunday night after having dessert at Christine's (yes - we did things in reserve this evening). We had three...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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I was smitten with R.F. O'Sullivan & Son from the first time I eyed the 20 burger list. The only drawback is that the burgers take 20 minutes to grace the table. For distraction, I dive tortilla chips into the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...Great burgers...I got Take out, the Fries wicked good. Overall impressed..
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy christ. The burgers of burgers.I can't say enough great things about RF's Burgers except they are cooked to perfection and they are huge - we're talking baseball sized. Hmm.The fries are the real...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Johnny Comelately here reporting on location from RF O'Sullivan. Rumors of a secret burger enrichment program in Somerville proved correct when international inspectors produced juicy thick weapon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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BEST burgers in the city. Period. Great atmosphere - they just recently renovated - great brews on tap. Monster menu - I think there are over 20 combinations of burgers on that menu! But nothing beats their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to know what you're getting into here, it's certainly not for everyone. The burgers are like freakin' huge meatballs, and are cooked exactly to order (I always get medium rare). They're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite burger places of all time! One of the few things I'll really miss about Boston. It takes forever to make, but I would wait twice as long. The onion rings are really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time this weekend after years of hearing how good their burgers were by pretty much everyone. I was really excited about finally having a burger here, and was well prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice mature pub atmosphere. The veggie burger is homemade and decent. It has a high vegetable content so it turns out toasty on the outside, but mushy in the middle (like a spinach nugget). The onion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even with the slow service, even with the occasional long lines, even when I'm standing outside for takeout in nothing but PJ's and fuzzy pink slippers freezing to death in the middle of winter I will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, 101 reviews for R. F. O'Sullivans? How will I ever measure up?Here goes.Yummy burgers, but my better half left with a wicked stomach ache after our first visit, and the same malady plagued me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was smitten with R.F. O'Sullivan & Son from the first time I eyed the 20 burger list. The only drawback is that the burgers take 20 minutes to grace the table. For distraction, I dive tortilla...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the steak tips at this place. The burgers are great too. It's a small joint, so if you're gonna go on a Thursday or Friday, my suggestion is to beat the rush. I like the fact that the bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sully's has some of the best burgers I've ever had. They have big hunks of tasty meat and they throw interesting and tasty combinations on them. I love the "Sicilian" with pepperoni, mozzarella,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, I think Sully's deserves 3.5 stars. After my first encounter I was inclined to jump on the "best burgers in Boston!" bandwagon, but lately, I've been trying to take a step back and be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get one thing straight here, these are NOT the best burgers in town. I've had better, at places that don't even make outrageous claims about their burgers. They were good. a little too rounded...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like hamburgers and o'sullivan has great burgers. it's a small place so you would have to wait a long time on weekends. but it's still totally worth it. the blackjack burger is great and always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The burgers are great, and I've never had anyone I brought there disagree with me on that point. The portions are huge -- the burgers are almost too big to eat, they're messy & can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this was a damn fine burger... actually, 2 burgers. my gf got a burger stuffed with blue cheese, while I got one with bacon and crumbled blue cheese on top... actually, the menu said that the burger...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the "cape codder" hamburger very much. There were MANY to choose from. I ordered medium rare, but will go with medium next time. Quality of meat was excellent. Onion rings were very good....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer, below average service, extraordinary burgers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST--go for the Blackjack. Medium Rare. With sauteed onions and bacon. Tomato if you like. Extra spicy-creamy blackjack sauce. Go half and half on the sides.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I am having a shitty day and I feel like eating a whole cow, this is what hits the spot. I seriously love the burgers here. I've tried a few but I keep coming back to the Blackjack burger w...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place on all levels. Great beer, incredibly varied burgers that are cooked right in front of you. Friendly waitstaff, and most importantly - great food and the price isn't that bad. Gets...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't been to this place, this must go on your list of places to try!The burgers definitely looked AMAZING and I heard they were as good as they looked, if not BETTER. I can confirm that the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers in the city. IF you like wimpy little no meat burgers, veggie burgers, etc. this isn't for you. If you like MAN sized burgers, this is it. The fries and onion rings are top notch as well.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Your first thought when the 1/2 lb ball of meat arrives on your plate: How the heck am I gonna eat that??!?Our burgers placed front and center, stacked with lettuce, burger ball, tomato, onions, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers, Burgers and more Burgers, this pub is to Burgers what Spike's is to hot dogs. Any fan of a good burger should come here to see what concoctions they can top and add to make a new creation....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, baby. This burger is insaaaaaaaaaane. Crispy on the outside, well done but still juicy on the inside, just how I like it. The onion rings are also delicious. Dangerously walkable for me. Uh-oh.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a great burger and a pint then this is the place to go. The burgers are enormous - so it's a little difficult/messy to eat, but hey you aren't there to impress anyone. I really like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even like burgers.Okay. That's a lie. But growing up, whenever my mom was too lazy to cook a real meal (which was frequently) she made burgers. We ate burgers twice most weeks, sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was still a beef eater, I determined that this is absolutely the BEST BURGER IN TOWN. Move over, Bartley's. The menu is pretty much a million different varieties of burgers, all char-grilled to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some find it when they are young. Others go through their whole lives searching. But me... I've finally found it. I've finally found THE ONE.Some friends mentioned that this place has the best burger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know Sully's is an institution in these parts, but I am not feeling it. As far as atmosphere, the place is a typical pub. Nice mix of townies and hipsters. Service is totally hit or miss.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We tried to wait inside for a table, but anyone who has been here can likely picture the ridiculousness of that situation. So, we ended up standing outside, in the cold, for 45 minutes waiting to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to RF O'Sullivan's knowing nothing about it except that I drive past it all the time and it appeared to be your typical Irish Pub. So upon coming here I found out in many ways it is your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The guy with the grey hair and the mustache, that's Frank (call him Mr. O'Sullivan), and this is his place. He's got a strange accent because he came from New York like a zillion years ago, but what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So there's this whole Pino's/Presto's debate that happens with Sully's and Bartley's, and I just don't get it. People who lean towards Bart;ey's say the bread holds together better, and they have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype. Yes, the burger menu is enough to make you salivate with its abundance of options, but the end product fails to deliver. Expect to wait 30 minutes after placing your order to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the burger get the buffalo tenders. Along with that they have pitchers which is a much better deal that I think is over looked.Along with that the caesar salad's dressing has a nice anchovy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the recommendations on here, the boy and I decided to come check out RF O'Sullivan. Rather I came to check it out with the boy in tow. Considering his first love, hamburgers (I rate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bf was craving a burger, so I yelped a good place, found this and took a little drive..The burger was worth the drive. its a pretty small place and gets busy realy fast. we got there and luckily we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't really need another positive review, but what the hell...they have held the #1 spot on my list of best Boston burgers for a while now and I feel endeared to them for providing so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted burgers. And after scouring yelp's reviews, my friend won me over on trying these guys out with the phrase "burger roulette" (for the even spread of good and abysmal reviews of the place)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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The burgers are overrated the service is usually pretty bad. But the kicker...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met some old college friends here recently. It was the Saturday before Christmas, so the place was hopping, but comfortable, with most of the student types out of town. Three of us had burgers and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burger in Boston. Also, great place, good atmosphere, friendly staff, cold beer. Whenever I come back home, I come here at least a few times. I love this place so much I took a red eye from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE best burger in Boston.No wait, I lied. IT'S THE BEST BURGER EVER.I've been here at least 10 times, and have always had burgers cooked to delicious, medium-rare perfection. The burger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are excellent and so are the fries and Onion rings, which I recommend getting both which they will let you do for an extra $1 if I remember correctly. Anyway, this place is not really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband loves this place. LOVES IT. (he recommends the Out of the Blu, which is bleu cheese and bacon)Personally, I'm not a big meat eater any more (and certainly not so much with the beef) but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place has great burgers. Pretty profound, huh?I always go in the early afternoon as to avoid the crowds. I always sit at the bar as for the faster service. I always order the black and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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o'sullivan's serves great burgers! okay, make it my favorite burgers! i'm a huge fan of their cheese burgers. they have like 20-30 different kinds of burgers. what can i say, i like my burgers to be simple and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The phone rings, it's Nick, he's says let's get a burger. I know exactly what and where he is talking about, were going to SULLYS! He says he will pick me up in 10 minutes which really could mean...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went there once a few years ago, after hearing constant praise for their burgers, and had a horrible experience.I walk in for lunch on a weekend afternoon, and I'm seated at the table closest to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here with some friends on a Friday. It happened to be cold and rainy, which wasn't RF O'Sullivan's fault. However, it also took a while to get a table, and the only place to wait was outside...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just slammed Bartley's, so I figured I'd say where the real burger is: R.F. O'Sullivans. Don't go between 6 and 9 pm on a Friday or Saturday. It will be crowded. Soooo crowded. The space is not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of, if not the best burger in Boston. There are many that come close, many different styles of burger... some hockey puck shaped, some pancake shaped but theses are softball shaped and as a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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I wouldn't go anywhere else (besides my own kitchen) for a great burger. The "black and blue" is my favorite. Love the huge fries. Nice pub atmosphere but still feel fine bringing my baby to dine during the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a casual Irish pub. The drinks are classic Bostonian pub variety. The staff is friendly and attentive. The burgers....AWESOME!!!! The burgers served here are of the high quality type. You will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems to vary in the quality of the burgers. Every time I go, I order some burger or other, medium rare (because if you're not havingi t medium rare, why are you having it in the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE best place for a good burger, NOwhere else and I mean NOWHERE else have the burgers even come close! They are big juicy tasty burgers made with ground sirloin and its dam decent. Get there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've had in a LONG time. I ordered a burger with BBQ sauce, cheddar and bacon and medium RARE. My boyfriend ordered something similar and medium. Both of our different temps were cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have two apostrophes in your last name, you are either a) Irish or b) an awful speller. It just so happens that in this case, the aforementioned apostrophe bandit is Irish.O'Sullivan's is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last week for the 1st time - excellent "juice running down your arm" type of burger. The wait staff was great/competent & we're definitely planning on going back. Two minor issues are it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I am a recovering vegetarian that just got back into meat after 20 years. I got my second burger ever here. It was HUGE!!! it was a little too much for me to handle, but if you are an avid burger...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Today I had a Jalepeno Burger with Cheddar cheese. It was amazing. The place wasn't all that clean which made me uncomfortable, also all the tables were dangerously close and we had to wait to order,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers in Boston area! Hands down. The black and blue encrusted with pepper and covered with blue cheese is to die for. I refuse to try anything else. Also have great buffalo tenders for an app...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read a review from a yelp member, Laura D. about the love and joy she has for this burger joint so I went....I still gave them five star even though I hate couple servers who waited on our table...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh....Sullys. The debate rages on. Some insist best burger in Boston, while others crow that it's a charred softball of beef on a bun. And both sides can be right. Sully's is small, and can be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i used to go here allot in the late 90s before all the fanfare. I hadn't been in over a year , twice parking but leaving when it looked like i would have to wait 30 mins for a seat. Kudos to them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to play the contrarian (actually that's not true at all - I revel in it ), but the quality of burger to hyperbolic praise bestowed upon said burger ratio at O'Sullivan's is just eternally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good hamburgers make me think of a robot. Not just any robot, mind you, but a robot of my own (formerly) six-year old mind's creation. His name was Mobot and I called him 'friend'.Don't laugh, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my burger senses have become more discerning over the years because I was not impressed with the Cape Cod here. The burger was baseball sized with an unmanagable girth and I'm pretty big...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not get the excitement. Juicy yes, but the juicy is like water , not heart stopping fat. I need more burnt and less lean. Friendly place tho, love the cross section of drunks.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For any Phantom Phans who are thinking about RF O'Sullivan's after their favorable review, think again.Who are the culinary wizards who decided that a burger consists of a lacrosse ball-sized sphere...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last week, and I actually have not stopped thinking about my creamy bleu cheese burger since. Oh burger, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...1. The meat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarian reviews a burger place? It can be done! Wait is long and beer selection is not the best. However, ambiance is cozy, never too loud even when completely packed, and servers are very nice....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys have been on Phantom Gourmet for their fantastic burgers! It's a small little pub with high stools and tables. Booths available as well. Very reasonably priced. Their fries are huge slices...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the burgers. If you want a great burger, go here. If you want atmosphere, cooing waistaff, and ambience, go elsewhere. Those things are not what O'Sullivan's is about. Best. Burgers....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super small place. Takes a while to get your food. Really tasty sandwiches...REALLY good onion rings. Reasonable pricing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm honestly almost insulted to discover the poor reviews displayed below. First off, if one has knowledge of ground sirloin joints, one would realize that RF's is one of the ONLY places where you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Previously I had given this place three stars. I'm now revising it to one. It's a nice enough place, but the niceness only really seems to go skin deep. The service is slow, the prices are high, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last night for part of some pre-emptive birthday celebrations, and I have to say I was happy with my veggie burger (which later in the evening made my stomch not feel so hot; I suspect...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is seriously a place you just keep going back to because you think it';s going to be awesome that time around. Then you remember and I;ve got to say.. some thing always goes horribly wrong.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would never happen to drive by O'Sullivans, nor would I stop if I did. It's not exactly on the nicest of blocks, seeing as it's right across from an old Star Market and nearby an empty lot. But man...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The burgers are awesome. Yes, they are huge, but that's why I go there. For my carnivorous treats. There are a ton of different styles of burgers to choose from. I think the reason...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed on the weekends, and for good reason. The burgers here are above average for sure. Very friendly waiters made the experience enjoyable. Nice atmosphere for a bunch of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit surprised by the negativity. It was my birthday pick this year, and I wasn't disappointed. It's a tight fit when it gets crowded (and boy does it), but there isn't anything more depressing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to get a burger, period. Hands down the best I've had in Boston. I love the blackjack, the black & blue, and the cape codder. My friends and I have invented a technique for getting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's loud. It's crowded. But it's the best burger in Boston. With a wide variety of fixin's. Some good beers on tap and reasonably priced pitchers.Update: I just updated this and changed it from four...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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OK there are burgers and there'a an O'sullivans Burger all others pale in comparison ive been here several time and yes it takes a while but so does perfection.. dont miss out one of lifes true treasures...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that I frequent this place, well, all too infrequently has nothing to do with any dissatisfaction with their fare. No, it's just that it takes me MONTHS to digest enough of the hamburger I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
gr8 burgers, cold beers and Petsi's Pies is right across the street. a nice combo.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This tiny neighborhood pub is always packed-- especially during baseball season-- with locals and college students. Your best bet here is the burgers. The fish'n'chip was pretty bad, and other mains...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am somewhat impressed with this neighborhood pub. The bar is a perfect place to watch a game. There are two large, easily visible flat screen displays. The only drawback is that the bar gets full...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I'm a vegetarian and I love that this place offers all its burgers with the option of having as a veggie burger instead! Fantastic. Too often veggie burger appears on a menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Where's the GOOD beef? I am on the search for a good bar burger. This place won't be added to the list.Their theme seems to be "big and undercooked".It's counterintuitive to me to make a meat patty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RFO's is THE place to go for a burger. They're huge and have a great taste to them. I usually go for the Cape Codder (avacado and swiss), and I'm never disappointed. The fries could be better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Went with a large crowd (8 guys). When you want a burger this place is a must. All types of burger creations on the menu and the server even challeged us to come up with someting they hed not thought of. Food...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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i live down the street from o'sullivan's and was just not as impressed as i'd thought i'd be. they were good but not out-of-this-world as i was told over and over, and my friend agreed. the service wa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Their burger and beer selections are amazing, and we love that you can get burgers on the rare side (we're from the midwest). They do seem to often have problems with the beer (like it running out), and we've...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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The first time I walked into osullivans I thought the place must be good with a line out the door. I found out when inside that the disorganized with orders and the service was poor. I asked for a medium...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. So the burgers are big, yes. But they're tasteless. I'm betting they use plain old cheap ground beef and not ground sirloin. The only thing giving these ginormous burgers any flavor are the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Cozy atmosphere, cold brews and the best burgers in Boston - hands down. Despite the limited tables, I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes before getting a chance to mull over the expansive burger list...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went for the first time.... Two words: Burger Nirvana.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just to forewarn you: I'm probably biased since I'm a local and go there at least once a week with hubby (in fact, we were there last night and I thoroughly enjoyed my "Cape Codder" burger). Fab food,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to rethink the way you eat hamburgers. Offering up wads of meat that are taller than they are wide, RF O'Sullivan's will first baffle you, then delight you, and ultimately knock you into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to decide between Sullivan's and Bartley's on who has the best burger, both are tasty. If you like some juice (fat), Sullivan's has the slight edge. The meat is in the shape of a meatball and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger and fries! There are probably 20 different burger choices and each is cooked fresh to order on the grill you can see at the back of the bar. The burgers are not your typical patties -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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I say "awesome" in the sense of "awe-inspiring" because the burgers at O'Sullivans are pretty intense. You come here for a two-inch-thick ball of cooked beef (they're not afraid to do it rare, either...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RF O'Sullivan's is the perfect place to have a drink and watch the game while you're doing your laundry across the street. Seems like a nice enough little neighborhood joint. The bartender was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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best dang burger in new england with the coldest brews around
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is basically a bar that serves amazing burgers!
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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O'Sullivan's is our favorite neighborhood bar. We've been going there since we moved to the area and adore the staff and the food. I get the feta n' cheddar burger with bacon while my husband often gets the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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O'Sullivan's is known around Boston for the best burgers. They are hand-made HUGE thick patties - not those frozen hockey pucks you get at most places. They are so thick that they'll tell you upfront ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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For some reason, it was just this past month that I made my way into O'Sullivan's for the first time. I lived across the street from the place for a year and then only about a mile away for the past ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really like sully's. it has a great neighborhood feel, with lots of regular customers of all ages. the burgers are fantastic--mine has always been grilled exactly how i requested. i often sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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O'Sullivan's has made a name for itself as the bar to go to for a drink but it is also known to others for its thick, juicy burgers. A variety of toppings makes a burger here an exquisite experience, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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based on all the reviews, we were really excited about eating a burger here. unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed. my girlfriend's chinatown burger was overly salty and my paddy o'burger was pretty bland...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to R.F. O'Sullivan's three times in the past year. Each time I go, I am expecting a great burger, and all three times I have been disappointed. For example, last night it took 20 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe O'Sullivan's hasn't been mentioned about Best Burger! Now I agree with Bartley's, it's great, but O'Sullivan's is definitely it's burger equal!!! They have over 15 different types of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Plenty of street parking in Somerville? Yes, O'Sullivan's has a ton of street parking spaces. We eat here once a month and have never had trouble getting a parking spot within 2 blocks. The atmosphere lends...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2004
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I have been looking for a burger place in Boston that I could call home..and ladies and gentlemen, I have found this place. There is nothing like sinking your teeth into a O'sullivans burger after a night of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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Friday night, I was in the mood for a good burger. Someplace I have never been to, so I came to this web site and found O'Sullivans. I was amazed at all the burger selections. I got a J.D. Burger. Instead of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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The burgers here are to die for. There are so many choices and they are fresh and made to order. I asked for buffalo tenders to be as hot and spicy as possible. they weren't deep fried like other places but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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a wide variety of hamburgers at a very reasonable price coupled with a solid beer selection makes this a hard to beat combination.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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O'sullivans has it all: good beer, homey bar setting, and the best burgers on either side of the river. You can't go wrong with the Cape Codder and the guy behind the grill knows how to cook a good burger: no...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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This place is a bit short on atmosphere, but more than makes up for it with a long menu of creative and varied burger creations. These oversized burgers are of the highest quality and always cooked to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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Awsome burgers done medium rare the way I like it. Not like most places that will only serve medium well. YUCK my dog wouldn't eat them like that. O'Sullivans is #1.
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