Tuesday, August 21, 2012

RRRoCC'ed Cheesburger in Paradise in Exton!!

“We will RRRoCC you!!”

 
116 N. Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA 19341
484-875-4502

Hours:
Monday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am
Saturday: 11:30am - 12:00am
Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm
$2.00 American Drafts
$3.00 Sangria
$3.50 Classic Margaritas
$3.50 Mojitos

Restaurant Synopsis:

Cheeseburger in Paradise is a good time restaurant, located across the country in 16 different states.  Paying homage to Jimmy Buffet’s famous tune, this Exton establishment is the only PA location - we are so lucky!  The décor is beachy, so you can slip away for a little vacation time without leaving the county.  You can find Cheeseburger in Paradise on all forms of social media, and earn rewards and coupons for following all the exciting happenings.  Cheeseburger in Paradise offers so much to so many, from a daily happy hour, a rewards program (Become a Board Member), entertainment (including Karaoke), and sports events, it is so much more than just a place to go for a great meal!  Speaking of great meals…  

 
What we sampled:

Spiced Berry Sangria $3.00
Frickles $5.69
Bonfire Shrimp $8.99
Loaded Chips $8.99
Coastal Tacos with Grilled Fish and Rice $10.99
Cuban Burger with Sweet Potato Chips $8.99
Sweet Fire Chicken Sandwich with Teriyaki Broccoli $8.79
Which Way Combo with Tomato Basil Soup and Jerk Wings $7.99
Chocolate Nachos $6.99

 Official Reviews:

Melanie says:
            “Cheeseburger in Paradise is an oasis of tropical paradise in landlocked Exton.  Surrounded by palm trees and surfboards it’s impossible not to get in the spirit of the islands.
            I started my evening off with the Loaded Chips.  Fresh cut Idaho potato chips cooked on site, topped with cheddar and jack cheeses, bacon, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream drizzles, these chips were a work of art!  The thick cut potato chips gave a great crunch to their loaded baked potato flavor.
            Next, I sampled the Which Way Combo of Tomato Basil Soup and Jerk Wings.  The creamy tomato soup was garnished with shredded cheese and tasted exactly like fresh baked pizza without a crust.  (I was probably the only person in Cheeseburger in Paradise who ordered soup in 95-degree weather, but I loved it!)  The Jerk Wings, recommended by our very helpful “islander” (server) Jaime, were a combination of sweet and spicy.  They were very crunchy and meaty and had quite a kick.
            Since I was in Cheeseburger in Paradise I knew I had to have a burger, and menu guru Jaime recommended the Cuban Burger.  Ham, salami, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, a (in my case medium rare) beef patty on sourdough bread, pressed to toasty perfection.  A meat lovers dream, this sandwich was heaven!  Rich and meaty with the mustard giving a slight tang, this pressed burger definitely was a “cheeseburger in paradise”.  I chose the homemade sweet potato chips as my side.  Thin and crispy with salt and pepper they were deliciously addictive!
            To top off my already full belly, I sampled the Chocolate Nachos.  The in-house handmade chocolate and flour tortillas are fried, sweetened and covered with Cheeseburger in Paradise’s homemade chocolate sauce, diced strawberries, rainbow sprinkles and served with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream for dipping.  The chocolate nachos had a taste that was reminiscent of hot chocolate, the flour tortillas were light and crunchy and dipped in the ice cream they were fantastic!  A two-napkin dessert, these were unlike anything I have ever had, and I will be back to have them again!
            A big thank you to our charming and knowledgeable “islander” Jaime, and managers Chrissy and Sara who made us feel at home, and the very talented kitchen staff who kept the hits coming one great dish after the next.  What a fun night at Cheeseburger in Paradise!”
            
Kelly Says:

We arrived for our review at the tail end of the daily 5p – 7p happy hour, so I took advantage of one of their great drink specials and enjoyed a spiceberry sangria for only $3.  The sangria is served in a small pitcher, which filled my glass a few times.  This refreshing spirit was slightly sweet, and spiced with a dash of cinnamon floated on an orange slice.  This is a drink that is sure to please through the summer and into the fall! 
I started off my culinary tour with the Bonfire Shrimp – small shrimp flash fried and tossed in CIP’s famous Dragon Fire sauce, which is slightly spicy and sweet.  The combination of flavor and crunch was a real treat.  The shrimp came nestled in a bed of lettuce, which provided some cool contrasts to the flavor fiesta of the Bonfire Shrimp.  I also sampled the Frickles, which came very highly recommended by Jamie, our incredibly capable server.  Frickles are thinly sliced dill pickles, lightly breaded and fried (think dill pickle flavored potato chips with more substance and flavor).  Accompanied by a horseradish dipping sauce, I was surprised and delighted at how much I enjoyed this dish.  The pickle slices were the perfect size, with just the right amount of breading, and offered a well balanced treat.
For dinner, I was fortunate to sample both the Coastal Tacos with Grilled Fish and the Sweet Fire Chicken Sandwich.   I am a huge fan of fish tacos, and the CIP fish tacos did not disappoint!  Chunks of grilled and seasoned white fish were topped with a mound of crunchy cabbage, a generous scoop of pineapple cilantro salsa, and a drizzle of fresh avocado cream, wrapped in a soft tortilla.  The contrasting, yet complimentary textures and flavors were divine, and the generous three taco portion provided me with lunch the next day.  For my side choice, Jamie recommended the rice pilaf, which was a soft, flavorful rice served with carrots and cilantro.  I enjoyed every bite!  The Sweet Fire Chicken Sandwich, according to Jamie, was messy, but worth it.  He really only stretched the truth on the messy part (either that or I ate it so fast, there was no time for a mess!).   A blackened chicken breast is coated with Dragon Fire sauce (the same slightly spicy and sweet sauce that made my shrimp appetizer such a treat) and topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, onions, and banana peppers and served on a soft onion roll.  The banana peppers were the star of this sandwich, in my humble opinion – really kicking the flavor and heat up a notch.  This is not your standard chicken sandwich, and if you like chicken and some flavorful heat, don’t pass up your next chance to give this sandwich a try!  For my side with this sandwich, I opted for the Teriyaki Broccoli – steamed broccoli dressed up with garlic and teriyaki sauce.  Mmm Mmm Good!
Many, many thanks to Jamie and Sarah and the rest of the team at Cheeseburger in Paradise for their excellent recommendations and attention – it was a great meal and a great evening!"
 
           
~Melanie & Kelly
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