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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., located on Gemini Place in the Polaris Lifestyle Communities, just looks like a good place for the All American Hamburger. But why call it “Red Robin”? Guess what we learned. Red Robin started as “Sam’s Tavern” near the University of Washington in the 1940’s. Sam sang in a barber shop quartet and loved to sing the song “When the red robin goes bob bob bobbin along…” Sam enjoyed the song so much he eventually changed the name of his tavern to Sam’s Red Robin.

Since that little tavern, the menu and locations grew into a nearly four hundred chain covering most of the US. The original Red Robin business was founded on four solid core values: Integrity, Honor, Having Fun, and Continually Seeking Knowledge. These are the foundation for every Red Robin decision from making its delicious gourmet burgers to hiring lively staff members.

Red Robin also has an exceptional and unique approach to Guest service known as Unbridled Acts. Red Robin’s astonishing culture takes care of each and every customer to the highest level of quality. It is listed as one of ten of the Best Family Restaurants in Parents Magazine.
Red Robin is the place where you can get a burger stuffed with chili, grilled pineapple rings, guacamole, fried egg, and onion straws. Or one of their popular Gourmet Burgers. With more than twenty four Gourmet Burgers in an amazing selection of recipes served with “eat all you can” Bottomless Steak Fries. All are served as their famous “Smiling Burgers”. Their menu includes soups, salads, entrees, desserts, appetizers and their signature Mad Mixology specialty beverages.

Our first sample of a Red Robin Gourmet Burger was in memory of Elvis. The “Burnin Love Burger”. One cayenne seasoned beef gourmet burger to which they add crispy-fried jalapeno rings (honest) tangy salsa, spicy pepper jack cheese, shredded lettuce, and tomato; all served on a jalapeno-cornmeal kaiser roll with chipotle mayo. Wow! I mean “Thank you very much”.

We will need several more visits. Have to try a Whiskey River BBQ Burger, and a Banzai Burger, Sauteed Shroom Burger, Blackened Bayou Burger, Gaucamole Bacon Burger, Bonzai Burger, A1 Peppercorn Burger, and a monster Burger. Once those are tasted, we will move on to Chili Chili Cheeseburger or a Bruschetta Chicken Burger. Of course a Grilled Salmon Burger really sounds delicious.

With all the awards won by Red Robin, we add one more. Best selection of delicious gourmet burgers.

Claddagh Irish Pub Of Polaris is the perfect place for a pint! Just wait until you walk in from the Polaris area and, as soon as you enter, relax; you’re in the heart of Ireland. Start by ordering a Guinness and review the menu for some traditional Irish fare.

The decor will have you feeling like your in your own castle of Ireland. As soon as you enter, you will believe your Irish.. The rough hewn rafters, stone walls, the huge fireplace and special enclosed eating areas contribute to the ambiance.  You also have the option to sit on their lovely patio and enjoy the view.

Their full service bar offers an excellent selection of authentic Irish beers and whiskeys. The menu offers an array of appetizers and meals. Start with the spinach and artichoke dip, then have the corned beef and cheese. It’s the Irish equivalent of a ham and cheese. Of course no Irish patron will pass on the chance to partake of the Fish and Chips.

The Claddagh Irish Pub is proud to serve authentic Irish cuisine with an excellent selection of alcohol that keep its customers coming back. Happy Hour is daily from 4 pm to 7 pm. Drop by on Sundays during their famous “S.I.N. Night” (service industry night) where grape and cherry bombs are $2 and 16-ounce draft pints just $3.

Sundays also features the burger special and half off on selected appetizers. Relax and have fun with live music on the waterfront patio, a truly Claddagh experience. The chefs of the Claddagh Irish Pub pride themselves on using the finest ingredients for all their traditional Irish fare. Experience the center of Ireland in Polaris.

COMMENTS:

1. We had the Jameson Drunken Steak (Grilled marinated flank steak, aged white cheddar, sauteed mushrooms, crispy onion straws and Jameson Irish whiskey glaze.) Served with Champ mashed potatoes & vegetables. At $19.00, it’s a full meal.

2. The experience at the Claddagh Irish Pub was fun in a unique way. We will definitely return just to try something new. We want to invite some friends and experience more of Ireland tradition and hospitality. Cheers for this pub!!