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Burger Continental

535 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3511
626-792-6634
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Ranked #73 of 330 restaurants in Pasadena
3.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: American, Greek, Middle Eastern
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Burbank, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

As part of my business i host lunches at various health facilities throughout Los angeles. I heard about BC from a colleague. I started to order the Greek feast which included everything from a Greek salad, to hummus, to kebabs to desert. i have gotten great reviews from clients on the variety of options and the quality of the food.... More

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Eureka, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

i love their food! i happened to compliment a delicious-looking cake/dessert as the gentleman walked by w/it and i received a free pastry. they could use a couple more things in the salad bar (lots of great appetizer food, but not a lot of salad fixings), but then again, you don't go there for their salad bar! More

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Pasadena, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

This is an amazing place, if a little confusing. When you go in, find the kitchen, and someone there will seat you. They have belly dancers! Wonderful buffets. If ordering off the menu, you cannot go wrong with their Chicken Corinthian. Just the best middle Eastern food around. All dishes include Greek Salad, hummus, pita, and dolmas. More

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Pasadena, California
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

Big menu, big tables, loud family-style seating. Mediterranean food occasionally served with music and belly dancers. Fly's in the food? You Bet! More

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See 58 more reviews by Mike S for Pasadena
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011

cool place and cool bbq...I took Nellie here for Mothers Day. More

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Diamond Bar, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

Yes, the place is old, and could certainly use some sprucing up (a coat of paint would do wonders!!) However, the food is good, the atmosphere fun, the people friendly, and you don't have to be a millionaire to enjoy the place!! More

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Pasadena, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

My family suprised me by going to burger continental. The place is festive and fun. It is old but the food was fresh and flavorful as ever. Used to go there in high school but moved away for a while and now we returned. I had the Aladdin's kebab which is a combination of chicken, lamb and beef kebabs. IT... More

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Pasadena, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

The place was as filthy as the food rotten. I ordered fish kabob. The fish tasted as if it was spoiled, then frozen, then thawed to be cooked, then put in the freezer, then heated in the microwave, and then served on a plate to me. The rice pilaf was a greasy mixture of rice and whatever they scraped off... More

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Los Angeles, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
1
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Growing up nearby, Burger Continental, or "BC" as it is affectionately known, was the go to place in Pasadena. What has happened? This place needs a major intervention. The buffet and some of the menu items are on par with the most boring cafeteria food you can fine. Harry and Gary---please bring in someone to help spruce up the place! More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011
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For some reason I cannot understand, people at work always want to come here for events (retirements +). So I have gone maybe a dozen times in 10 years, increasingly against my will. IN EVERY instance, spanning years, the food was foul to the point of being inedible. Picking char and gristle off tasteless, disgusting meats only to find nothing... More

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