Plan B Burger Bar - West Hartford

One of the best selections of Bourbon in CT so far and the service is superb. The food is fabulous, and the ambiance is fantastic. Definitely come try them out. You won't be disappointed.

My initial thoughts: Great atmosphere, good service, OK burgers.nMy wife and I were looking for the best burger in Connecticut on our way back to Boston with some time to kill, so we took a detour to Plan B since it was top rated. The restaurant itself was stunning with its decor, modern music playing, and unique menu and options.nFrom start to finish our visit was over 75 minutes, and we didn't go crazy: a few cocktails, 1 appetizer, and 2 burgers. There was one waitress and a bartender when we arrived, with about 4 other tables having patrons. Certainly was puzzled at the speed of service. nFor beverages I ordered a beer and my wife got the gimlit vodka, like & simple syrup along with the fried pickles, which we both agreed we're probably our favorites to date with such light breading and chip like texture, feeling like they were baked or air fried. It was puzzling that we had to ask for ranch because everywhere else we'd ever gone it was an accompanyment.nWhen the burgers came out, the El Diablo on a pretzel bun with coleslaw for me and the 3 Shrooms on pretzel bun and truffle Parmesan fries for my wife, this is where our experience started to go South.nnFirst, the brought a plate of the fish tacos that we didn't even order.nSecond, they only brought my wife Parmesan fries, not truffle Parmesan tots that she requested. Given we are already 45 minutes into our visit, we stuck with them.nThird, and the main sticking point and reason we came: the burgers. The pretzel buns were kinda chewy with crisp parts on the edges. And the burger patties: bland and unexciting. Being from the Midwest with our smash burgers and Lucy's perhaps I'm spoiled, but a giant 1/2 lb patty with lots of decoration with a plain slab of hamburger meat really disappointed us. My wife barely ate half hers and getting a burger was her idea and I left some as well - both uncharacteristic of us.nFourth, the slaw had NO flavor, and being a BIG slaw fan I was pretty disheartened.nnAt the end of the meal getting the check, dealing with having the fish tacos we didn't order removed, and then paying was a 10+ minute process. Our waitress was friendly and courteous, don't get me wrong, but it felt they could have used more staff to help.nBeing one of the top burger places in Connecticut, and award winning at that, some 15 years ago, I'd challenge Plan B to step outside of the box and try to reinvent themselves to take their burgers to the next level, because while the restaurant itself is unique, at the heart of their 3 B's the main one fell flat for us.

We found Plan B through google maps. The host was very friendly. Our waiter Aaron was absolutely the best wait staff person we have ever had anywhere. He was very professional, knowledgeable and extremely polite. He greeted us with the bar chips which are slices of cucumbers they were very tasty. We each ordered a bacon cheeseburger they were very tasty and juicy. You could tell the hamburger was fresh. We finished with a chocolate chip cookie sundae! If we are ever in the area again we will definitely stop in to eat! Again huge huge praise to Aaron

Plan B in WEHA, is hands down the most consistent burger spot/restaurant in the area. Compared to the competition, the quality of the burgers blows everything else out of the water. I love that they added the croissant buns, super soft and delicious. It’s a great place to have a drink in the growing park road area.

I was visiting from NC and had lunch with a friend at Plan b Burgers. We felt welcome as soon as we walked in. Christine greeted us with the warmest smile. Tyler was our server and was there for all of our needs. We returned the next night and Jessica was great. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming! Highly recommend and will return the next time we’re in town.