THESE FIRES REALLY FLY

Gourmet Burger Bistro

(1 1/2 Stars)

5 Mill Creek Road

Port Jefferson

631-403-4033

gourmetburgerbistro.com

Fries rule at this cozy burger house situated off an alleyway. The potatoes

are hand-cut, seasoned with a spice blend and served Euro-style, in a cone.

Burger 9 Point 5

(2 Stars)

139B Merrick Ave.

Merrick

516-543-4141

burger9point5.net

This boutiquey burger joint keeps getting better. The hand-cut skin-on

fries are reason enough to visit.

Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries

(2 Stars)

3497 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown

516-796-1237

fiveguys.com

Not only are the fries at this superior burger chain hand-cut and made to

order, but they're served in incredible profusion.

HOW THEY RATE

$$ Average meal $30 and under, pp

$ Average meal $15 and under, pp

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