Fifties Grill And Dairy

Fast food restaurants are a dime a dozen and often lack any real character or quality to differentiate themselves. The Fifties Grill has both. As convenient and tasty as some chains are, like Five Guys or Chick-fil-A, I always like to support small chains or independent businesses that deserve it. Despite being a small restaurant with only two locations in the Chautauqua area, they have a sizable menu with good variety. Burgers, chicken, deluxe sandwiches, side, and plenty of ice cream and milkshake flavors! I've been here a few times over the years and tend to order a made-to-order burger, fries, and a new milkshake flavor each time. The burger isn't too big, but is good and hot. The only downside for me was the lettuce was more on the hard, white side instead of a nice green leaf like a prefer. And no Heinz ketchup which is big for us Pittsburghers, haha! But that's nitpicking of course. The fries are crispy, not floppy or over salted like some chains. The milkshakes are great and use Upstate Farms soft serve that can be combined with many flavors. I've tried chocolate, coffee, and this time fudge brownie which didn't disappoint. I can't comprehend it, but my brother loves the bubblegum flavor, noooo thank you I'll stick with the dessert ones. The prices are very reasonable too which is a relief in this day and age. It hits the 50s burger joint vibe just right with a red and white tiled interior and 50s music playing softly over the speakers. Even the styling of the menus and seating fits the theme well without feeling too over the top or cheesy. My only other gripes were the seating area could have used a quick cleanup of the tables and a few random cups other customers left behind. Service was courteous and food came out surprisingly fast. It was a weekday evening with only one other family inside and numerous cars using the drive thru. My cousins and I like stopping here when coming from Panama Rocks or shopping around Lakewood, and we'll continue to in the future.

This place is great. It's usually a go to for lunch. It's definitely 5 stars. I did have a lady throw straws and forget my pickles once. Prolly just a bad day. It happens. But they've been great otherwise. Friendly atmosphere. Great array of ice cream products. Chicken sandwiches and burgers. I would go here over a chain resturaunt any day.

Fun place with affordable food. And the best mozzarella sticks ever!

Food is good just a little pricey. I had a bacon double cheese burger, fries & shake it was $17. Burger & shake were delicious

Very good. Stopped for a quick bite while passing through. Glad I did.