Skyline Restaurant

07/19/09

Not worth the drive...

by sendamessage at Citysearch

I assume the history of this place is why people keep coming. It did absolutely nothing for me. I came here after going to the zoo. Figured I'd see what all the hype was about.

It wasn't bad by any means. But I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here...

I feel the same about the Helvetia Burger... Nothing special!

Carl's six dollar burger is the best deal for the buck. They are located on most street corners...

• Pros: Beats Most fast food except carl's jr...
• Cons: Location, Quantity, Seating...

01/16/09

LIVING IN THE PAST

by restguest at Citysearch

If you like overcooked, greasy burgers with no taste beyond the grease then this is the place for you. Ironically the other menu items fare better than the burgers, but to rate this the best burger against Heathman, Castagna and many others is simply ludicrous. Even Helvetia Tavern, which has slipped in recent years, offers better burgers and better fries. Sorry but don't believe the hype on this one.

• Pros: Bad, greasy burgers
• Cons: Atmoshpere

05/19/07

help

by cappi at Citysearch

I want to like this place; the concept of car service is always appealing and retro. I go here about once a year to give it another chance; I keep getting disappointed. I ordered the "homemade" chili and asked for cheddar cheese( I was afraid they would top it with American cheese). Lo and behold, here comes my chili with torn pieces of American cheese with slight indentations of fingerprints, gag! Not only should processed cheese be illegal, but on chili! As I proceeded to pay my bill at the register, I was informed that they only take cash. However, you are quickly informed that they have an ATM(with the $1.75 fee). No good indicator on the door that they are cash only. Sorry Skyline, you have disappointed me one too many times.

• Pros: copious amounts of syrupy strawberry lemonade
• Cons: top everything with American cheese

06/19/03

The Hop is Closer

by madermouse at Citysearch

This was exactly like a burger used to be in the early 70's....before it was gourmet-ized. A very thin, sort of dry tasteless beef patty with the most basic condiments on it. It wasn't anything special. Its the kind of place I'd take my grandpa there because his tastebuds haven't changed in 40 years. The milkshake was just "okay"...a little on the soupy side. But, hey -if you like that sort of thing I suggest going to "The Hop" on Hawthorne just because its closer and cheaper and there's more seating.