Steak 'n Shake — Restaurant in San Antonio

The place looks great and gives off a classical diner experience. Too bad, the service and food are not as good. I tried the new white truffle steakburger which I thought was really delicious when I took the first few bites but became very salty halfway through the burger. It was very bad I could not eat it anymore and had to toss it. It was also very greasy. I agree with one of the reviews that the fries are thin and dry. To add to it, their milkshakes are nothing like the ones pictured on their menu and posters! My daughter ordered the peanut butter cup milkshake and added m&ms for an additional $0.25-$0.75. I asked the cashier if she could add more m&ms and peanut butter cups because it literally looked like 2 pieces of crushed m&ms and a piece of peanut butter cup quartered (see pictures for comparison) but she insisted that they only put a teaspoon or tablespoon of chocolate and if I wanted more chocolate I would have to pay more. Although they claim some of their milkshakes to be "specialty milkshakes," there are nothing special about them, to be honest. The peanut butter cup milkshake was just vanilla milkshake with one peanut butter cup chopped into 4 pcs. On their menu it states their milkshakes are topped with a cherry-I realized just now, ours did not come with one. The cashier, also, is terrible at paying attention to our order and requests. First, she forgot to give us our cup for soda and my request for a glass of water. Second, she forgot to give us ketchup and bbq sauce for the fries and chicken fingers. That would be our first and last time eating here. Overall,...

In my ongoing quest to review burgers, I always stick to my standard order: a single or double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato (if available), paired with fries. This approach ensures I focus on the burger's fundamentals—the quality of the patty and bun—without excessive toppings masking the quality of the core ingredients. Visiting this place around 10 am meant I wasn't overly hungry, which ensured I wasn't going to think it was great just because I was hungry.

Let's start with the burger itself. It's a classic smashed burger, so expect a thin patty. They make everything in front of you. While it didn't reach the heights of gourmet burgers, it held its own and reminded me of the satisfying burger at Freddy's.

Their fries are reminiscent of thin-cut French fries, similar to those at What-A-Burger, though not quite as good. The lettuce was vibrant and crisp, although the tomato could have been riper.

The standout feature here is undoubtedly the price. At just $8.07 for a double smashed cheeseburger, fries, and a drink, it's an unbeatable deal in terms of value for money. This makes it an excellent choice for budget-conscious diners, especially families with kids.

If you have a sweet tooth, their extensive selection of custom handmade shakes is a definite treat.

Overall, this place offers decent quality at an affordable price point. I'm looking forward to returning—it's a great spot for a satisfying meal without...

First time, stopped by on a Thursday afternoon shortly after lunch and people were coming out as we were going in. Business is located in a large shopping center and is difficult to find unless you know where you're going. During the time we were there people were in and out however the business was not busy. The interior of the business is large filled with tables and chairs. It was clean as was the restroom. You can order at the kiosk or or at the counter and it's basically self-service after that. The employees were pleasant. We ordered a la carte double patty cheeseburger, small shoestring-like french fries and added chicken strips. The french fries are supposedly cooked in healthy tallow rather than oil and to be honest I couldn't tell any difference although they were tasty as was the hamburger which came with fresh tomatoes pickles and lettuce. The hamburger bun however was standard size and looked small. The total bill was just over $13, the hamburger was just under $6 the french fries were 60 cents which was cheap but the four skinny chicken strips were nearly $6 in and of themselves... a little high for me. See pictures. Overall on okay experience. Business probably draws most of its customers from the large shopping center but other than that there is nothing really outstanding to bring people to it in and of itself. Your mileage of...