Illusion's Kellar Burger

While in Columbus,  we stumbled across a gem for entertainment.  Scene 75 is located in the Tuttle Crossing mall. Think Dave and Buster's but bigger. They have mini golf, an arcade, an escape room, a 4D ride, and go karts.  They also contain the restaurant  Illusions.

The atmosphere at Illusions is so much fun. There were see through chairs and optical illusions.  I decided to order the Kellar burger

The kellar burger is a three meat blend burger topped with swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms. I opted to add mayonnaise and exclude the veggies this time. I ordered my burger medium. 

The patty was very juicy. It had a  great salty flavor. Unfortunately, my patty came out well done. This was very disappointing because I could tell it made the difference between a good patty and a great patty. There was even a stake through my patty that read medium, so the chef knew what it was supposed to be.

The toppings were abundant.  I wound up having to use a knife and fork so I could collect them all. The mushrooms were a great texture. Firm, cooked, and not too squishy from the canning process. 

The bun was a little overwhelmed by the toppings and burger. This is another reason why I needed a fork. The bun couldn't hold it all together. 

Patty: 6

Bun: 3

Toppings:6

Overall: 5

-Kristina

Kristina@rateaburger.com

12 East Barnyard Burger

While on our way down to Columbus, we made a pit stop in Lima at 12 East, a Bar and Grill style restaurant.  It is conviently located not too far away from I-75 near a lot of little strip malls.

The Barnyard burger is served loaded. It has ham, bacon, hashbrowns,  fried egg, bourbon maple syrup,  and American cheese.  It is served with a pickle spear and french fries.

There isn't much to say about the bun. The type of bread isn't listed on the menu. It was soft and sweet, but an average toasted white bread style bun to hold a cheeseburger.

The patty was juicy. I had to use a lot of napkins between the toppings and the patty. The patty had a great charred flavor on the outside. It was tender and seasoned well.

The toppings were also great, but a little unidentifiable at times. I couldn't  taste or locate hashbrowns or ham in or on the burger. The egg was a lovely over medium that allowed just a bit of yolk to drip down the burger. The maple syrup added a surprising sweetness throughout that paired well with the bacon. I also enjoyed the cheesey layer.

I don't usually comment on the sides, but it was an unexpected but pleasant surprise to have a powdered cheese topping over my fresh hot fries.

Toppings: 6
Bun:4
Patty: 6

Overall: 5

- Kristina
Kristina@rateaburger.com