I ordered the same meal at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin. The burgers were fine, but my favorite chain had an unmatched ambiance.

• I ordered the same meal at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin: a bacon cheeseburger and fries.
• Both burgers were just OK, but I preferred the version from Johnny Rockets.
• Although I liked the fries from Red Robin best, I’d return to Johnny Rockets for the ambiance.

There’s nothing like a good bacon cheeseburger. It’s been my favorite meal since I was a kid and is still my go-to order when I go out to eat.

That’s why I decided to order the same meal — a bacon cheeseburger and fries — at two popular casual-dining chains, Johnny Rockets and Red Robin, and compare them based on taste, quality, and overall value.

Here’s how the meals stacked up.