Romer's Burger Bar

Romer's Burger Bar is certainly not your average greasy patty and fries. As it resides in the former home of Pinky's Steakhouse on 4th Avenue and little has changed in the decor, it looks and feels like a high-end steakhouse but the menu is all burger.


When we dined at Romer's, two of us opted for the Americano and two of us chose the Man's Man burger. It was obvious that the Man's Man burger was the better choice of the two as it received more favourable reviews but there were some consistent findings. It seems that everyone agreed that the burger itself delivered above average flavour, although all found it to be on the dry side. Perhaps your typical greasy patty may be what's missing here. All loved the presentation, the service and the decor, not to mention the fantastic fries, which range from basic to cheese-smothered and poutine.

The knocks against the burger were from those who did not like the cheese mound found on the Americano, and one diner thought there was too much bun. The Man's Man burger was more appreciated for its mild dijon sauce and the crispy onion strings.

The average score of 8.0 puts it in at an above average review for an above average burger worth checking out.

Deacon's Corner

Deacon’s Corner seemed to be a hit as far as the burger patty itself was concerned. All in attendance appreciated the thickness and flavor of the patty, although one attendee felt that a bit more fat in the burger would have helped provide some of that familiar juiciness that seemed to be missing.



There was a unique flavor that all of us noticed and we were informed that it was a hint of cayenne in the meat. That being said, I’m not sure if the unique spice flavor actually helped or hindered the overall flavor of the burger. Beyond the meat, the bun was top notch and held up well to the hearty fillings. The Roma tomatoes were a nice touch and the fries that accompanied the burger were exceptional.

The location is a little off the beaten path and not in one of Vancouver’s most desirable neighbourhoods, which may have translated to a less than clean environment. To our surprise, Deacon’s corner was virtually spotless, bright and filled with a young, hungry crowd. Friendly and efficient staff also added to the overall experience.

Deacon’s Corner is awarded a respectable average score of 80.3.

Market Grill

A few of us found it necessary to have an impromptu meeting and we agreed upon, based on the beautiful sunny day and proximity to us all, the Market Grill on Granville Island.


We all enjoyed the fresh toppings and the bun was good quality as well. The fries were top notch, cut in a pan fry style, but not too big and they had a good crispness to them.

The patty was lacking, we thought probably frozen, maybe not, but defiantly lacking a fresh flavour.

We all agreed it was a decent burger but not worth recommending, for a score of 67/100. (Sunny day on Granville Island with a burger: 100)