By Chris MacDonald
The Pocket Burger Shack in Sunset Beach recently received two awards from Visit Huntington Beach’s first annual Foodie Awards, voted “Best Family Friendly Restaurant” and “The Best Burger in Huntington Beach” (Sunset Beach is an incorporated part of Huntington Beach).
Pocket owners Lori and Daniel Preszler said part of their success comes from the quality ingredients they use to make their hamburgers. “Our burgers are Wagyu mixed beef patties, preservative-free potato brioche buns and our house made “Pocket” sauce that makes them darned tasty! Even Yelp customers rate us a 4.7 of 5 stars with more than 1.1k reviews and Google reviews that rate our food and service at 4.8.”
Sunset Beach Las Damas President Carol Webster said: “We in Las Damas are so proud of Lori and her husband Daniel for their incredible success! Lori is a highly valued member of Las Damas.” Webster congratulated Lori and Daniel on their well-deserved recognition and said club members love their food.
“Everyone is treated as a longtime friend at the restaurant,” said Sunset Beach Las Damas member Holly Schlange. “But the main reason to eat there is the food is simply the best. My personal favorite is the cheeseburger, while my neighbors loves the Aloha Burger & the Pocket Burger.” Schlange also encouraged first-timers to order onion rings that are “hands-down, simply the best we’ve ever had!”
Sunset Beach Resident Frances Small said: she got to know the “super nice couple” when they bought the Shack in 2021. Her favorite is the tri tip sandwich. “Maybe I am a little biased because I want my fellow Las Damas club member to succeed, but honestly, the food can’t be beat,” she said.
Kevin Paulson, Sunset Beach Community Association President, said: “The breakfast burritos are the best. I love Pocket burger, I go there regulalry,” he said.
The Pocket Burger Shack is located at 16873 Pacific Coast Highway near 11th Street in Sunset Beach. It is open Monday to Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Call 562-592-7771.