The Habit Burger Grill is a Santa Barbara, California-based burger chain: "Inspired by this coastal town’s laid-back vibrancy and passion for culinary exploration, a simple idea formed: THE LOVE OF THE CRAFT - This means always chargrilling our burgers over an open flame. It means using only the best ingredients we can find. And bringing everything together through our genuine, world-class hospitality. In the end, it all comes from that first idea. A vision that became our Habit."



The regional chain offers burgers, salads and sandwiches with steak, chicken and tuna. Plus fries, onion rings, and shakes. One of the most unique side items they have is tempura fried green beans with ranch dipping sauce. These weren't bad! I liked that they were different, but I think I would have preferred a soy-based sauce.



I went with the portabella char, which has a freshly chargrilled beef patty, portabella mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted white american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and garlic aioli on a bun



The mushroom pieces were a bit unwieldly, and I think I'd nix the veggies next time so the umami shines through. Not bad overall.



Grade: B