by Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com
While in Vegas I ate at the Burger Bar, not once, but twice. That should tell you something right there as I don’t normally eat at the same place twice in a single trip. Their burger was so good I had to go back and get another.
The Burger Bar in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, is a casual place that does not require reservations. There are booths to sit at on the side, with tables in the middle, and a long bar on the other side (with stools.) On both nights I visited there were many people but we never had to wait more than five minutes to get in. The restaurant is owned by French chef Hubert Keller, of Top Chef Masters fame, who also owns the Fleur de Lys. Burger Bar is one of his less formal ventures but is successful in a few different states already.
My wife and I were seated the first time at a table in the center of the isle. There was a lot of traffic around us but it did not get in the way of enjoying the food. The menu is pretty straightforward with choices of burgers (of course,) chicken sandwiches, and even a salmon burger. You can choose a huge variety of toppings to put on your burger ranging from onions to foie gras. You have a choice of a half-dozen or so cheeses along with any condiment you can imagine. For the meat you can pick “regular” hamburger or Snake River Farm’s American Kobe beef. Alternatively you can choose salmon or chicken.
Burger Bar Kobe Burger
We both ordered the Kobe burger ($17 each) prepared Medium Rare. I had mine topped with foie gras ($18), bacon ($5), and cheddar cheese ($3) and my wife had hers only with cheddar cheese.
We received our food in less than fifteen minutes and I could tell right away that the meat was not pre-formed. It fell apart when I picked it up and had an amazing texture. This is a far cry from the pre-formed patty I had at BLT Burger while in town and was superior in every way.
The burger was moist, had a great flavor, and kept me wanting for more. The only thing I would change is to leave the bacon and cheese off of it (which I did the next time around.) My wife’s burger was great as well. The sweet potato fries I had on the side were okay, but I wasn’t really paying attention to them.
We had a great experience at Burger Bar and went back for another great time. I recommend stopping by if you are in town as you will not be disappointed!
Burger Bar
3930 Las Vegas Boulevard S. #121A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
702-632-9364
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 11pm
Friday & Saturday 11am to 1am
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