My husband and I were passing through Salina and staying overnight at the hotel, so when we…read morediscovered there was a Burger Theory attached to the property, we were actually genuinely excited. We have eaten at Burger Theory locations in Phoenix before and have always had fairly good experiences there, so this felt like a comfortable and easy dinner option after a long travel day on the road. Unfortunately, this particular visit wound up being pretty underwhelming. When we arrived, much of the restaurant seating area appeared closed off, and guests were being kept primarily within one corner section of the dining room. I assume this was done to simplify cleanup and staffing management for the evening, which I can certainly understand from an operational standpoint, but it also gave the restaurant a strangely restricted atmosphere. Now after a long drive, honestly almost any hot meal feels welcome. But the food itself simply did not feel up to the Burger Theory standard we were expecting based on previous visits elsewhere. The burger meat tasted under-seasoned and lacked the savory richness and flavor I usually associate with a good burger. The food also arrived a little less warm than it probably should have been, which made the meal feel even less satisfying overall. And unfortunately, the service did not help improve the experience. Our server was difficult to find for long stretches of time, and on the occasions when she was visible, she often appeared focused on her phone instead. At a certain point my husband and I mostly just exchanged that quiet married-couple glance that says: "Well... this is probably not going to improve." Needless to say, we left feeling fairly disappointed and honestly just ready to finish dinner and retreat back to the room for the evening. Not every road trip meal becomes memorable for the right reasons, I suppose.

Great food at a reasonable price! I custom built my cheese burger and it was good af. I love a good…read morecheeseburger and this place is legit. Tried the key lime pie too and it was amazing. Keep up the great work. Eff the atmosphere (it was fine) I'm reviewing the food!

It was Thanksgiving Day, and after hours of driving through Kansas on our way back to Phoenix, my…read morehusband and I discovered something very important: Absolutely *everything* was closed. Well... almost everything. =) This little restaurant was one of the only places we could find open, and by the time we arrived, it was obvious the manager and his small crew were already preparing themselves for the tidal wave of hungry travelers that was about to descend upon them. And honestly, I have to give them tremendous credit. While most people were home gathered around tables with family, turkey, and pumpkin pie, this small group of hardworking people had chosen to spend their Thanksgiving feeding complete strangers passing through town. One of the staff members helping was the manager's daughter, and despite the growing crowd and nonstop activity, everyone maintained such genuinely positive attitudes that the entire place felt unexpectedly uplifting. The manager himself took time to speak with us and shared how grateful he was for the kindness and generosity shown by the owners of the establishment. There was something deeply sincere and humble about the conversation that stayed with me long after we left. It reminded me that there are still genuinely good-hearted people out there quietly doing the right thing without fanfare. As for the food, we kept things simple -- burgers, fries, and onion rings. Nothing particularly fancy, but perfectly passable for a Thanksgiving travel lunch. But honestly, the food was not what made this stop memorable. It was the spirit of the place. Kansas is often considered part of the American heartland, and sitting there on Thanksgiving Day watching exhausted travelers, hardworking employees, and grateful customers all crossing paths together somehow felt like a small glimpse into the kindness and resilience that still exists quietly across the country. By the time we got back on the road, I found myself oddly thankful we had stopped there at all. Sometimes the places you remember most are not the luxurious ones. Sometimes they are simply the places that made you feel welcomed when you needed it most.

Top notch across the board. Super friendly behind the corner. Very fast service. Excellent food…read more I had the grilled chicken pita with fries, including the free ranch seasoning on the fries. Awesome. Clean facility, including the restrooms. Comfortable seating area. Sammy the manager came out to the eating area to make sure everyone in the dining room was enjoying their meal. Even sole good conversation. I'll definitely be back again. Excellent experience and highly recommended.

The service and ambiance was all extremely meh/mid…read more And the food was so overcooked and over seasoned as to be practically inedible. The fish was extremely dry and chewy, while at the same time extremely greasy. I ordered fried mushrooms that had breading so greasy it slid off the mushroom and congealed into a paste. The slaw was edible - but just barely. And the price was insanely high for the absolutely poor quality of the food. Never going to visit again.

I tried Sam's a few weeks ago and was very impressed with polite staff and menu recommendations…read moreoffered. Catfish and coleslaw was great. Even though it's a restaurant stuck in basically a strip mall it was very clean and bright. Staff were attentive and even did rounds around the restaurant to check on guests and clean promptly. As Salina is limited in fish/seafood restaurants Sam's definitely checks the box as a place to cure your fish cravings. Strong Work Sam's!

Very good food. Been there many times, always very friendly staff. Awesome service. On these hot…read moresummer days, check out their shakes & sundaes.

The order taker was fast, friendly and courteous…read more Food was hot and fresh! Lots of tables and booths but that was where they were lacking. Cleaning tables. Later a worker started coming around wiping them down and even clearing trays from tables after asking customers if they were finished. In the end they were up to what one would expect.

Was just in town for the night and CRAVING a hamburger. Saw Five Guys was close by and went for it…read more- ordered To Go. The place is bright, clean, and welcoming. I was able to quickly place my order and wait. Even though I was 5th in line, it came out pretty fast. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a regular order of Cajun fries. When I got back to the hotel and looked in the bag, all I could see were fries! WHOA! There was twice the amount that would fit in the cup! I'd hate to see what a "Large" gets you! The burger was pretty smashed up, but didn't take away from the good flavor. The meat was well seasoned and in greater proportion to the bun. All the vegetables were fresh and the bacon, while not crisp, was equally good. Those fries, though, were quite good - I'd recommend the Cajun seasoning every time. Prices are a bit steep for a burger joint. But, it is an ample amount of food you're getting, too. All-in-all, my craving was satisfied.

We waited an eternity to order and even longer for the food. Worst burger I've ever had. It was…read moreburnt black, dry bun, size and flavor of a hockey puck. Fries were awful. Only thing that was ok was the blackberry shake. Wont be back!

my boyfriend and i stopped here on our road trip and i'm so glad he found it. the staff were all…read moresuper nice and checked in with us during the meal. this is a fast casual place. the inside felt modern and clean. my boyfriend got the patty melt with the side salad and said the only things he would change is to maybe double down on the havarti and lose the cheddar and maybe go a little harder on the garlic aioli. overall, he really liked it. the side salad was very fresh with a tasty vinaigrette. i got the santa monica wrap, which was very tasty. the avocado spread really make this wrap stand out. i also got the blt pasta salad for my side, which was very tasty. overall, i would HIGHLY recommend making a visit to this place a priority your next time in salina. i did forget to take pictures, but trust me, it's very nice :)

$4 for $1 worth of burrito is wild. If you're going to show food on the menu a certain way it needs…read moreto be like that when I order it.

Candice did a nice job tonight. Friendly, accurate and fast. She greeted me with a smile and was…read morecourteous.