the patty shack is definitely a place you need to stop if you are anywhere near downtown redwood city. if you like your burgers and beer. this is an excellent joint ! order at the counter, sit at a picnic table, enjoy delicious creations. they have all the right things going on at this place. creative , tasty burger creations. hot burgers, fresh ingredients, great bread. i have been a good number of times, to the "shack" and they never fail to please. sports on the big tv's. great atmosphere. 1 fat thumb up !!!