Giant Drive In

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15840 Boones Ferry Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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(503) 636-0255
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I finally gave this place a try after living here for several years. We've been back 3 times since. They have over 20 burger styles to choose fro...

Worst

It's your typical greasefest. If it's what you want go for it but your heart will hate it and make you pay.

Best Burger Ever 10/17/2014

SKIESYOURLIMIT Provided by Partner
I finally gave this place a try after living here for several years. We've been back 3 times since. They have over 20 burger styles to choose fro... more
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Disappointing and blah. 6/28/2012

Took the whole family for lunch. Thin bland meat patty in the "giant" burger and it wasn't even done all... more
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Disappointing and blah. 6/28/2012

rfpguy Provided by Partner
Took the whole family for lunch. Thin bland meat patty in the "giant" burger and it wasn't even done all the way through - pink and cold in the ce... more
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Must have been a bad day? Saturdays not a good day here? 4/17/2011

Stopped with the wife, we had been by this place many times, never stopped before. more
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I eat here every time I'm in town 4/9/2010

My first time to Giant was about 4 years ago. I don't get to the Portland area much, mostly to visit clients. It was my client Patrick who first took me to Giant. I was a bit apprehensive at first glance because the place doesn't look like much from the outside (or the inside for that matter). But the burgers and the fries tell a different story. Delicious flavor, fun toppings and delightful service. Patrick and I make it a point to grab a Giant Burger each year and I even took my family there on one trip to Portland. Pros: Great Burgers Cons: Looks a little run down more
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Enjoy a giant treat!! 7/13/2009

Giant burger exceeds the name. I recommend the filler, but there is a great burger for all to enjoy.. The service is excellent and the old style docoration is great.. Enjoy!! I've been comin here for years, and haven't found another burger joint that can match it.. Thanks Bill, for the great burgers.. Keep um comin.. more
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Giant burger challenges the palate.. 7/13/2009

This is a great burger place and the service is awesome.. If you want a great treat, stop in and see Tim for a specialty and your palate will thank you... more
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Worst Burger I have ever eaten! 6/11/2009

I had eaten at ""Giant Buger's"" before in other locations and enjoyed the burger, so thought I would give this one a try. Big Mistake! Their service was not the most friendly and certainly not willing to be flexable as to giving me what I wanted. ""Extreme"" strict rules for NO CHANGES what so ever was explained to me.... Thus No Grilled Onions! on my burger unless they put them on ""Their Choice of Burger""! I have never had a 'good burger' that didn't have some ""Juicy Wetness and FLAVOR""! This one was so dry I used up about a dozen packets of the Heinz Ketchup to help get it down. I am just to frugal to leave the food and go to ""Fuddruckers"" which is just down the street, but should have! I am sorry to have tried this one, but felt like it would be as good as the one in other areas,,, NOT! Go someplace else, I hate to say,, even go to Mc'D's.. and I thought I would never say that... Enjoy life and a better burger elsewhere! Pros: Close to Fuddruckers so easy to pass this one up! Cons: Extremely dry and flavorless/cajun fries lacked any taste! more
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Know before you go 1/2/2009

Alright guys, let's be serious. This is not a four star restaraunt - it's a greasy burger joint, and it's gooood. Yes, The owner has stupid policies, like charging for extra ketchup or refusing to substitue...but it's his place to do what he will, and I love his burgers! The place is always packed for a reason. For the nay sayers - when did mcdonalds or burger king last have burgers stacked w/ blue cheese and fresh crispy bacon, or red peppers and a fried egg? It's fresh food and local ingredients with a burger for any taste. It's been here for 50 years, and there has to be a reason why! This is a cash only place so be prepared. more
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I will not go back as the owner is a fool! 11/19/2008

Good food, but the owner is a fool. I will not go back. I was sitting waiting for my food when two men walked in and one asked for a cheese burger but he said he can not have sesame seeds on the bun. The owner said he had onion buns but those only come with specialty burgers. The man asked if he could have an onion bun on a cheese burger. The owner said no but you can get an onion bun if you buy a specialty burger like the guacamole burger. The guy said he does not like guacamole burger. The owner would not work with him. Talk about a dumb business man. He could have charged an extra .50 cents or something. Instead he let the two customers walk out disappointed. I was shocked, what a fool. I will not go back. I do not want to support stupid people. I run my own business and in this economy you better work with your customers or you will not have any. I am always weary of a business that only takes cash and has no record of transactions. Anyone know an IRS agent? Pros: History Cons: Owner is a fool more
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blah 4/10/2008

I've worked in Lake Oswego for several years and driven by this place 1000 times. I finally decided to give it a shot and came away disappointed. The hamburger patty is small, and gets dwarfed by the bun and toppings. All of the component were bland, and furthermore the burger fell apart in my hands. The fries were passable but nothing special. The banana milkshake was also thoroughly mediocre. The best thing I can say is that at least the ingredients all seemed fresh, but who cares when there's no flavor? And also, there's no excuse for running a CASH ONLY business in this day and age. McDonald's is only a block away, and that's honestly a better experience. Pros: fresh ingredients Cons: bland food, no charge cards accepted, small and dingy interior more
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TALK ABOUT SPECALITY BURGERS THEY HAVE IT ALL!!! Blue cheese, jalapinos, fresh buns! WONERFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE 11/27/2007

I heard so much about this INFAMOUSE GIANT BURGER! Then one night I decided to go with my friends. YAY! As three Satified customers walked out All I had was high hopes! I Prayed to God for a great Burger. And that's just what I got. They had everything I ever dreamed on a buger and even more. They weren't lying when they say SPECALITY!!!! My friend got a deliciouse BLUE Cheese burger and steak fries YUM!! My sister and I both got a JALAPINO Burger!! Better than Whataburger,and In- and -out. GREAT SERVICE Going back soon!! I HIGLY RECOMMEND!! Pros: TONS Of parking,great service. Cons: Not so updated ambience OLD SCHOOL! But nice. more
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The BEST service and TASTIEST burgers! 7/29/2007

The service was spectacular! Especially that little Lacey! What a dream! She was so friendly and speedy and she smiled even though the place was packed to overflowing! The food was first rate. The teryaki burger was the best tasting food I have ever had the pleasure of devouring! It was cooked to perfection and the veggies were as fresh as the day they were harvested. And the fries were out of this world! Hot and crispy on the outside and tender and tasty on the inside. My friend had the mushroom burger and she thoguht she had died and gone to heaven, (we can only hope the food there is this good when we do die off!) Awesome employees, great food! What could be better? Nob Hill has NOTHING on this joint! And don't believe the bad reviews! Those people wouldn't know a good burger if it walked up and slapped 'em across the face!!! more
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No clue what all the fuss is about. 4/15/2007

I've read raves about this place, the ""giant' burgers and the specially-made buns. Pros: Prompt service - no one was there Cons: The prompt service brought lousy food and not what I ordered. more
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Best burgers in Lake Oswego 11/9/2006

Since the day Giant opened in the early '70's, it has had the best hamburgers in the city. It was always the place for us to go in high school, and whenever we make it back to Lake Oswego. It's up there with the In & Out's of California, and the Burgerville USA's of Portland. Pros: Quality of food, Parking, Service more
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Heaven in a burger 11/9/2006

My second day working in Lake Oswego, I decided to try this place and now I can't get enough of the Giant. Everything I have tried is great but my favorite burger is the blue cheese burger! Yummy! You would be crazy not to go and try it just once! You will get addicted from that moment on, I promise. :-) If you like burgers & fries you have to try this place. You will wonder why you didn't stop by earlier. Pros: Burger, fries, milkshakes, and did I mention the burgers Cons: Parking more
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Very Good 3/27/2006

The ""Filler"" and the Blue Cheese burgers are excellent. The cajun fries and shakes are great. My kid's don't like the roll-like buns on the child's burgers, and unless you get a double patty burger with the interesting toppings, you won't find their burger to be anything out of the ordinary. Pros: Burger Fixin's, Cajun Fries, Shakes Cons: Child's Burger Bun, Cash Only more
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Not great, not terrible 3/2/2006

Giant burgers - well the bun is big but the 1/4 burger is your standard patty. Taste was ok. Not the best but not the worst i have ever had - and yes contrary to other reviews, they do toast the buns... Watch them do so and check mine for good measure. Decent burger, nothing spectacular. Fries were good. Actually liked them a lot, as I did the shake. I'd try it again for sure. Pros: shake Cons: parking lot more
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USED TO BE GOOD--18 YEARS AGO!! 10/3/2005

The GIANT used to be a really good hamburger place--about 18 years ago. I moved from Lake EGO several years ago and decided one day earlier this year to take my family across town to ""one of the best"" burgers I remember. We were all very disappointed; the bun wasn't grilled, there was barely any meat, and the fries were limp--no crunch--the variety of choices is still good but that was it. STILL WAITING FOR ""IN & OUT BURGER AND SONIC to come to town. more
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Best in Town 8/6/2005

I've been going to this place ever since I can remember. I know the owners and So does my mom and every summer we'd go there and we'd get the best shakes and cones. This place makes GREAT food and is an excellent way to fill your stomach. I hope it never dies :) Pros: Food, service more
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  • In Short
    Regular customers don't let the A-frame, burger-shack exterior deter them. Since 1980, these burgers have been attracting fans from all over. Toppings for the 1/4-pound hamburger...

  • 7/7/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Lake Grove
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