Originally Posted by
Blutak
My contribution was somewhat 'tongue-in-cheek' ("Dennys - yes I know!") but there are people who are on a tight budget who cannot eat in five-star Michelin restaurants. Those posting here as to their top-level eateries are not typical of the average traveller for whom more resonably priced menus would be suitable.IMHO.
Kathy: " You are suggesting three mediocre (at best) chain restaurants -- IHOP, McD's, Denny's? "
'Mediocre'? That appears to be a value judgement which is somewhat insulting.
You're right - "mediocre" is an inherently personal judgment, but let's be honest, IHOP and Denny's don't tend to get many awards, even among restaurants in their category. I personally like McD's from time to time, but even I wouldn't call it high quality food. I certainly don't think somebody should be insulted by the characterization of any of them as mediocre.
Putting that aside, if you're looking for that type of restaurants, there are far better choices that are not significantly more expensive, but massively better quality, e.g. Max's Cafe in Burlingame, not far (like a 2 minute walk) from the Hyatt, and Stacks in Burlingame, which is not far from the airport, but on the west side of 101, so probably a cab ride.
Greg