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    Buster's Drive In

    3.1 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Very Disappointed! For over 40 years, we would often stop at Busters when we went to Terryville. It was usually a highlight of the drive. We enjoyed the good food that was always served and the outdoor seating. We've noticed over the past couple of years, the quality go down. Today, it appears they may have bottomed out. We ordered 2 Clam Rolls and Onion Rings only to be told they don't have Clam Rolls, just Lobster Rolls at $18 each. We questioned the cashier because the huge menu board beside us clearly said "Clam Strip Rolls $8.50" She first offered boxed clams then finally asked someone in back who informed her they do have Clam Rolls. We got our food & hurried home because it was so hot outside. Upon opening the rolls, we found over-cooked, dried-out, chocolate brown "clam strips" in barely toasted rolls. One of the rolls wasn't even full size. The Onion Rings were so oily, you could practically wring them out. Most of them were thrown away. If you remember the Buster's of years gone by, just keep going right by this one. It's nothing like you remember.

    The worst onion rigs I've ever experienced
    Janet D.

    Well, I was craving onion rings and what I got was basically raw onions, with a bit of fried batter. I've ordered onion rings from here before and they were delicious, I don't know what happened but please do better. These are the worst onion rings I've ever tasted.

    Solid meal on the go!
    Steven M.

    Buster's Drive In was a staple in my childhood and my grandfathers favourite place to grab a quick bite to eat. I happen to drive by this place by chance while taking the back roads back to Buffalo and figured it's been long enough and it's time to return to this place. Buster's is the type of place that you approach a window, order some food, and then get to eat it outside. The menu here is pretty typical for a hot dog/hamburger style place with plenty of different options for both as well as a bunch of side dishes like onion rings and French fries. I settled on ordering a plain long dog (this man doesn't need toppings on his hot dogs), with some French fries and a chocolate milk shake. Don't get me wrong, none of this food was out of this world, mouth watering, or incredible, but what Buster's does is give you the classics at good prices and good quality. My hot dog was very good, the French fries were tasty, and the milkshake was as classic as it could be. Overall, I really enjoyed having Buster's for the first time in probably a decade and I'm super stoked that they are still open. If you live in the Bristol/Terryville area and want a fast quality bite to eat, come give Buster's a try!

    Cheeseburger w/ Sweet Potato FF, at Buster's Drive In in Bristol, CT.
    Tom D.

    Went to Buster's Drive In tonight w/ the wife. We both ordered cheeseburgers and shared a large Sweet Potato FF. My wife also got a coffee flavored milkshake. Burgers were pathetic -- gristly, burnt and dry. Bland and flavorless. Awful. Fries were OK. Wife's milkshake did not taste like coffee, more like a chocolate-vanilla mix. Total bill was $23.76, way too expensive for what we received. We were still hungry after our meal also. Should've went to Burger King instead.

    Tasty toppings.  Dog looks fine until first chewy bite

    I was in the area and thought a dog and fries for lunch would hit the spot. This roadside restaurant reminded me of a place I used to go as a kid. With high hopes I ordered the "Chicago Dog" and a large order of well-done fries. After a reasonable wait time the food and I went back to the AC of the car. I tackle the fries first so they wouldn't get soggy. What I was greeted with was a collection of fairly pale steak fries. They were not greasy and were fully cooked and tender but lacked crunch and any remarkable flavor. I have to mention that I indicated twice to the order taker that I wanted them well cooked. Bummer. Moving on to the "Chicago Dog". The bun was nicely toasted and the toppings were fresh and tasty. What puzzled me was the desiccated hotdog that was inside. Contrary to the tempting pictures on the website the dog was over cooked and chewy, not plump and lightly grilled. (see pictures). Bummer again. Finished the dog but not the fries, then back on the road feeling ungratified.

    Brigit C.

    Buster's Drive In is without a doubt a major and classic eatery in Bristol!! For fresh hot dogs, made to your liking, go to Buster's. You will NOT be disappointed!! My family and I have been eating at Buster's for over twenty years. The food, particularly the Michigan hot dog, is as spectacular and fresh and delicious as it always has been. Buster's offers hot dogs, burgers, soft serve ice cream and milkshakes, as well as regular fries and curly fries. (The curly fries are so good!!) Everything is made fresh to your style and liking, immediately after you order. You order at one window, and pick up your deliciousness at a second window just down the side of the stand. Once you pick up your order, you have the choice of eating in your car--which can be fun with kids (putting down the windows, sitting in the trunk of a van or SUV and munching on your food with cool air on your back if it's a hot day, something my family and I did frequently)--or you can sit in the wonderfully kept and comfortable outdoor sitting area right next to the stand, which has several picnic tables (some with umbrellas, some without), complete with light poles for when it gets dark. Not only is the food at Buster's fantastic, but also the service. Each staff member works hard to make the orders that steadily stream in through their window. They are extremely efficient and kind, and make it look effortless to run this stand. An important piece of advice: get the Michigan hot dog. It. Is. Outstanding. The staff at Buster's grills it perfectly, creating a pop that occurs when bitten, one that hot dog aficionados will very much appreciate. Another crucial piece of advice: be sure to time your visit right, as it can get reasonably crowded, with a line forming all the way back to the street!! Buster's Drive In is, hands down, THE place to get a hot dog, with grilled perfection, great service, and wide variety of styles to choose from. You will definitely enjoy and crave the fantastic food that Buster's has. Buster's is an institution, one that everyone should try!!

    Poor lighting, but this is a regular dog is pickles and onions topped with their deli mustard.

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    Nice big juicy hamburger, and fries. A bit of a wait but worth it. Didnt try the ice cream yet.

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    They have friendly staff, a bit slow service but great food, had the foot-long hot dog and wow, awesome, great place to eat & relax

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    Great food. Outdoor seating only, but its kinda cool. A traditional hot dog, hamburger drive in :) I enjoy myself every time.

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    Another Bristol dive not worth visiting. It is a town icon/summer tradition but the prices were hefty for the poor quality...teeny burgers.

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    Very good food, great summer spot. Kinda pricey but well worth it for the great food! Definitely will be going more again.

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    The vibe inside nice clean restaurant, old school
    The vibe inside nice clean restaurant, old school
    These are the onion rings, which meh, but decent with ketchup
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    Mulligans Grille & Tavern
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