Burger Continental

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535 S Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

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(626) 792-6634
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Burger Continental - Pasadena, CA
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Best

I walked into BC with the intention of grabbing a quick drink on a hot afternoon. I came across a fun, hopping unique restaurant. I grabbed my wife and we had dinner. The portions...

Worst

BC is known for the belly dancing, but you know the dancers don't feast at the weekend brunch buffet like real patrons. Salads of tomato, cucumber, onions and feta, deep fried mea...

Great Experiance 3/13/2011

I walked into BC with the intention of grabbing a quick drink on a hot afternoon. I came across a fun, hopping unique restaurant. I grabbed my wife and we had dinner. The portions were huge. Every meal came with a greek salad or salad bar. I had the chicken Corinthian (the most flavorful chicken breast dish i have ever eaten). I topped off my meal with a 1.99 Long Island ice tea. It really made my day. We will be back... with our friends. more
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Really Enjoyed It 10/25/2009

Went to BC this past saturday after the U2 concert at the Rose Bowl. The food was excellent. I had a Greek chicken pizza and my wife had the chicken kebab dish. The amount of included extras and their QUALITY is what impressed us. I was so stuffed that i have not eaten anything today and it is almost 5 pm on sunday. WE were just talkng and we will have our daughter's b-day party their next week. I am sure my family will get a kick out of the live music and the wonderful atmosphere. Pros: Authentic Med. Food, Economic Prices, Great Happy Hr more
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The most horrible food i have ever had 4/27/2009

This is the most horrible restaurant i have ever been to. This is an insult to armenian food. There are so many better armenian restaurants. i don't understand what people like.....anyway, waste of money and my waste of time. even the french fries were terrible. Pros: could not find anything positive more
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Excellent Prices, Delicious Food! 6/10/2008

Very friendly waiters ? the owner is extremely nice as well and greets a lot of guests who come the restaurant? Pros: Great Food, Great Prices, Excellent Location Cons: Their selection in the Salad Bar fluctuates every day, so if you have a preference, you need to figure out ""YOUR DAY"" more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 4/15/2008

horrible customer service. they don't deliver unless you are ordering for more than 10 people. grubhub should remove this restaurant from their list. more
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A FANTASTIC Experiance 2/17/2008

I went to Burger Continetal For the first time this weekend. Firends had told me that it is one of the oldest restaurants in Pasadena and they had a good time. We had a spectacular time. The Chicken Corinthian was fresh and flavorful, it truly did feel like there was a party in my mouth. My wife enjoyed the Salmon. In addition to the very generous portions where else do you get a dinner salad and appetizers at no charge. The place had good live entertainment with a greek band. Pros: Greek Food, Included Salad, entertainment, Sunday Brunch more
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Burgers? 11/20/2007

Despite the name, most people don't actually go to Burger Continental for burgers...at least I never have. Sure...they have burgers...and many different kinds. I recommend going with friends and ordering from the Feast menus...they give you the most variety. If you've never tried Middle Eastern cuisine or Armenian or Greek...the Feast menus let you try all sorts of things. There's chicken, beef, lamb and shrimp. Unless you enjoy ""close quarters"" dining, I would recommend going on a non-weekend night because it gets very crowded. Also, if you're looking for a quiet date place...this is NOT it. It gets loud...especially if you're sitting anywhere near the speakers on the ""patio"". Pros: Great food Cons: crowded, crowded, crowded more
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My meat was raw 11/11/2007

I will never go to BC again. The salad bar looked as though the food had been sitting for hours in its own ranch-like dressing. The selection was limited and unappealing. The only actual fresh ""salad"" item offered was a mix of greens containing mostly cabbage and some iceberg. Other salad bar items were unidentifiable and were soaked drenched in a ranch-like dressing. I ordered some sort of spiced meat pita wrap and had to send it back because my meat was not fully cooked. I reluctantly ate my new, freshly cooked wrap (well done) but the experience had already been ruined. Plus, there are pigeons everywhere. Will not go back. Pros: Pretty belly dancer Cons: unappealing food, undercooked meat more
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Best Greek/ Mediterranian Food in Greater Los Angeles 10/28/2007

I have been a patron of the establishment for the past 35 years. I have not been to a better mediterranian restaurant. I had them cater my wedding and got great reviews. The food is fresh and has great taste. The prices are low and do not be surpirsed to see a celebrity in a corner. I will continue to drive from Beverly Hills at least once a month to enjoy one of LA's best restaurants. Pros: good food, clean, great aathmosphere more
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Never again 8/22/2007

Went to BC last year for the first time and the food was mixed. My husband's meat dish was good but my seafood was totally not fresh and not well prepared. Went to a function last week where BC catered the food and ended up in the ER. I discover that 15 others from the function also came down ill. While I have no hard proof but I think the sheer numbers of sick people speaks for itself. Never eating their food again. more
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Good for large groups 6/28/2007

I think that this place is really good for large groups. I went here for my college graduation party with my family and it was a party of about 30 people. Granted we did arrange everything in advance but they were really accommodating. The food was delicious (it just kept coming) and everyone had a really great time. I have to say I liked the Armenian food better than the burgers, but everything was good! Pros: Good food, good for groups, easy parking more
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finicky eaters beware 6/17/2007

To be fair, I will say that my husband had a nice time at Burger Continental. more
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A great experiance at Burger continetal 7/29/2005

What an atmosphere, food, and bargain. The place has been around for over 35 years and it still provides goood food with exceptional taste and even better value. I will always recomend this place to friends and make a point to visit the restaurant when i am in Pasadena. more
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Great Portions 9/27/2004

They give you alot of food, but as for authenticity...there are better places to explore. This place provides a very nice eating atmosphere, like the patio on the courtyard and outdoor seating in front of Lake Ave. Pros: soup/salad bar more
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A Pasadena Tradition 11/20/2002

Always fun, and great food,too! One of the most eclectic menus to be found, but that means there will be something on it that you'll love. An extrememly friendly staff, belly dancers, music, and a fantastic Sunday brunch. Worth the trip from anywhere! Pros: great food, fun environment, great people watching more
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Good Decent Food 10/18/2002

I've been to this restaurant several times as I just work down the street. I'll order my food and pick it up-- which is usually a gyro or a kabob. I've also placed large orders for take out. To be honest, I like the food, which is usually cooked well. The salads that sit out buffet style don't always look fresh, and the service doesn't seem to be as friendly as I've had at other restaurants. When the restaurant isn't smokey from the grill, it's usually kind of stale smelling, which can make wanting to eat the food unappetizing. Nonetheless, I still go there -- but I probably wouldn't sit down to eat there. Pros: Tasty Food, Take Out Available! Cons: Parking can be a pain, Cleanliness more
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Great for Birthday Parties 9/19/2002

It's a great place to have a party. The entertainment and the belly dancing is good. The cocktails are strong (the way I like it). The plate's are huge and inexpensive. The food is just okay. more
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You better be hungry.... 9/16/2002

This place is so good you'd wished you had another stomach to fit some more great food in. The Corinthian is real good as is any lamb plate you might order. The Shwarma pizza is good as a plate or appetizer for a group. This place is just one Big Fat Mediterranean party here...... Pros: For big groups, entertainment, food Cons: parking more
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The Worst 7/24/2002

We took a friend of ours to this place so that he could try some Mediterranean food and had the worst experience. The first time we were seated, they asked that our party of 7 relocate to another table. Before we were finished with our dinner, they started to hose down the floor with some chemicals that smelled like ****. When we asked the men to stop washing the floors while we were still eating, they pretended not the hear us. Granted right after I walked up to the manager and complained of the service and mentioned the low tip that would be left if they didn't stop, he immediately instructed the men to stop. Isn't there some FDA regulation that applies to this? Cons: rude staff, overrated food more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Regulars skip the dining room and head to the covered--and usually crowded--patio. Engaging Mediterranean bands and belly dancers add to an already festive spirit. Appetizers the...

  • 12/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: South Pasadena
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