Ted's Montana Grill

Cheese- choice of American, cheddar, monterey jack, or swiss

400 Union Street, Suite A104, Westborough, MA

                    Or for people who live in more exciting locations...

What we ordered:

George's Cadillac- Cheddar 
cheese, smoky bacon, 
and BBQ sauce 

Avalon- Melted Gruyère with a hint of Bleu cheese, crumbled bacon and sweet caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli and baby arugula on a toasted onion bun

Pros:
Pickles
50/50 option
Friendly waiter 
Various seating options

Cons: 
Paper straw
Crushed ice
Wait
Hardcore grease


The Experience

As soon as we walked through the doors (which were opened for us, it tends to happen to you when you all look like Kate Middleton #prettyproblems), we were forced to decide. Patio? High tables? Regular seating? Can you say anxiety attack? Deciding to live life on the edge, and in need of some sun #palegirlproblems, we chose the patio setting.


No bread, no butter....PICKLES. What. A. Treat. For pickle lovers like Victoria and Emily, the starter was a huge plus. Shannon on the other hand wasn't as thrilled and wasn't able to snack while analyzing the extensive menu.

Then came time to order. As someone who loves luxurious cars and heart attacks, Emily decided to go with the George's Cadillac burger. Being the high-end fancy food connoisseur and Arthurian legendary island hopper that she is, Victoria obviously chose the Avalon. Shannon, living up to her wild child reputation went with the classic beef cheeseburger.

Once we ordered we were faced with the decision whether we wanted fries or onion rings with our burgers. As individuals who often struggle when forced to make a choice between two delicious fried options, this can be a moment filled with anxiety. Luckily, our server Brandon stepped up and presented us with the 50/50 option of half fries and half onion rings. That kind of forward thinking is up to par with the invention of the wheel.

In addition to the difficult fries vs onion rings decision, we also had to make the decision beef vs bison. WHAT IS BISON? We all went with beef due to fear of the unknown as well as the $3 price increase. 

Instead of the traditional plastic straw, or its more fun cousin, the bendy straw, Ted’s provides its patrons with straws made out of a thick paper, cardboard like material. Shockingly, these paper straws don’t handle liquids well resulting in mushy straws, and whiny customers. Being environmentally conscious is something Ted’s prides itself on. Great, but their need to save the rainforest greatly interfered with our abilities to enjoy our beverages. Emily and Victoria are cheap and refused to pay for soda and went with waters, we kept it classy with lemons though, we’re not animals, but Shannon paid for a diet coke. The last thing she wants is for her straw to dissolve into her $3 soda. Clearly they recognize this is an issue, as they provide a cup of at least 20 extra straws.

Important Things to Consider

SO. MUCH. JUICE.

The burgers were big, you definitely got what you paid for at Ted's. The only issue? That juice. Literally every time Victoria took a bite, her elbow started dripping with juice. Like an American at PF Chang's trying to use chopsticks, she quickly became frustrated and chose to eat with a fork. Thank god for that napkin, otherwise she would've been smelling and looking like a slaughterhouse. Should've worn her burger eating clothes...


We went to Ted's for lunch, so there were about 15 people in the restaurant. Yet it took 45 minutes for our burgers to come out. Unless they slaughter their own cows in house, we're not sure what the hold up was. We doubt Ochocinco has to wait that long for a burger when he makes the trek to Westborough. Although after watching him play last season, moving slowly clearly isn't something that bothers him.



RATINGS (1-10 Scale)
Price (too expensive-1, fairly priced-10)...7
Service...7
Sides...8
Size...9
Presentation...8
Menu Choice...9
Deliciousness!/Flavor...9
Time to Get Food after Ordering...4
How Much Do I Feel Like I Have to Vomit After Eating (yes-1, no-10)...8
Bang for your Buck...8
TOTAL...77/100