Bites Nearby: Cheeseburger In Paradise

Levittown is a far from tropical resorts like Aruba, Jamaica and the Bahamas. The closest we have is a trip to Cheeseburger In Paradises' faux tropical retreat.

Cheeseburger In Paradise is a themed novelty chain-restaurant, located just outside of the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne. Based on pop-singers 1978 hit song Cheeseburger In Paradise, the restaurant provides novelty food and themed drinks to go with its tropical theme, all with a constant soundtrack of tropical themed lighthearted beats, and a lot of Jimmy Buffett.

Opening in 2002, the chain restaurant has expanded to 34 locations in over 17 states.

The restaurant itself is oozing with style. Lights look like dock lamps and posts, bungalow bar tops, benches riveted like the interior of a pleasure yacht, faux windows looking out to a dimming Caribbean sunset -- Cheeseburger In Paradise's style is cohesive and memorable. It's likely the only restaurant in the area with aesthetics actually improving the dining experience.

Cheeseburger In Paradise's theme carries over to its food and drink as well. Its namesake burgers all have a little "twist" to them in some form or another, like a burger topped with giant lump crab meat. It's drinks are bright and colorful, offering a variety of tropical and fruity flavors, all with garish decorations.

The prices are similar to most lower-end restaurant chains, akin to Ruby Tuesday's or T.G.I. Fridays. The drinks are a bit on the higher end though, and while they are definitely visually appealing, their quality is less than stellar for the cost.

If you wish to dine out and have an experience in the process, Cheeseburger In Paradise's tropical retreat makes a excellent diversion from the mundane for both couples and families.

Cheeseburger in Paradise is located at 750 Middletown Boulevard in Langhorne.