Volcano's Burgers & Salads opens in Oceanside

Volcano’s Burgers & Salads has erupted onto the Oceanside restaurant scene. The casual counter-service eatery opened about two months ago in the former home of Max’s Kitchen.

The place is co-owned by Michael Rosenberg and Gary Schwartz, who is also chef.  Burgers are made of a freshly ground blend of skirt steak, brisket and short rib and come with a variety of toppings. An “explosion” burger ($7.59) features jalapeño peppers, red onion, cilantro, blue cheese and pepper jack cheese. Fries are hand cut and made fresh daily.

While you can get a composed salad, such as a Waldorf ($9.99), there's also the option of an all-you-can-eat salad bar ($8.79) with such items as fresh artichokes, avocados, and mangoes. There's also soft-serve ice cream as well as shakes.

Volcano's Burgers & Salads is at 2710 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, 516-493-9494.