"Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers 1591 Solano Ave., (510) 526-8185. This burger specialist offers a comfortable atmosphere with seating in booths and at tables with chairs, plus that in-between solution--comfortable banquettes. And the menu has something for everyone. I prefer a very basic burger, without even cheese. Here you can choose your type of flame-broiled patty--Niman Ranch ground beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, vegetarian--and you can make it simple or complex. Among the more than 20 specialty versions is a Voodoo Burger stuffed with provolone and blue cheese, bacon, and mushrooms sautéed in spicy voodoo sauce. And these burgers are BIG. An assortment of fries includes a good-for-you sweet potato version, and you can order up a float or milkshake that let’s you have dessert with your meal--the blackberry-chocolate is superb, and the Turkish coffee is on my to-do list. All this, plus hot dogs, salads and sandwiches, too."
