There are hundreds of burger joints in Las Vegas by famous chefs, franchises, and local families, so standing out takes a lot of effort--and a lot of taste. Gordon Ramsay's BURGR bar is one of those places that is on travelers' bucket lists for Vegas eats, as well as some locals. I decided to give this place a chance given my love for Hell's Kitchen. \n\nThere is a long line to get in to the restaurant, one that any patron must endure if they did not make a reservation. The line is 30-45 minutes long depending on what time it is. The nice thing about standing in line is the amazing flaming sign that is stare-worthy for about 30 minutes.\n\n\n\nThe flames keep patrons warm while waiting in line, but on a summer day, this could be annoying. Still, it is unique and is a great conversation piece. It makes patrons wonder what is on the other side, and if the food is as intriguing and sexy as the front entrance.\n\nAfter 30 minutes, we were finally seated in the main dining area right against the other side of this sign, and thankfully it was not hot to sit against. The menu is simple and consists of appetizers, burgers, sides, and desserts/shakes. We ordered the Brittania (mango chutney and sharp cheddar) and the Hell's Kitchen (jalapenos and gouda) burger. To start, we went with the most unique option on the apps list--the banh mi pork belly app.\n\n\n\nI did not expect to see this on the app menu at BURGR, but technically, it kind of is a burger if you consider burgers to be meat in between a bun. The pork belly was well seasoned, melts in the mouth, and the richness from the fat is cut by the pickled radish and carrots. The bun, though, was lacking. It had good flavor, but it was a bit dry and not as fluffy as it should be. Still, the taste was there and it was a nice way to start the meal.\n\nWhen the sides and burgers arrived, we were quite excited. They were 4\" in diameter and served in a bun that held up to the juicy patty.\n\n\n\nThe britannia has caramelized onions, a mango chutney, and a sharp cheddar with arugula. The toppings were amazing and the patty was seasoned well. The buns held up to the patty, having that bounce back to it. The Hell's Kitchen burger is spicy and juicy, salty and a bit sweet. I cannot say the burgers were terrible, because everything tasted great, but neither are burgers that I dreamt of the next day. Gordon Ramsay has his reputation for a good reason and his food is very good, but I wasn't too impressed.\n\nThe patty was great and cooked to a perfect medium, which I loved. Overall, a nice burger but the toppings made it yummy, not the meat, which should be the main event. The fries were served with a curry ketchup and a spicy one, which both were good. I love steak fries and could eat these all day. The fries are crispy on the edges and baked potato soft on the inside. I love how perfectly fried they were and how large each fry was. The winner of this visit, however, was Gordon Ramsay's sticky toffee bread pudding--push pop style.\n\nThey layer the pudding with the ice cream and it is sticky, sweet, and creamy. I could eat four of these for dessert despite the richness of each pop. I love the whimsy of the push pops. Ending the meal with a fun dessert made the entire experience a positive one.\n\nService was just as lovely as the food. Our server was outstanding, friendly, and helpful in every way. From watching Gordon Ramsay on television, I expected excellent service, and this restaurant delivers. From wine lists to dessert, our server cleared our table all the time and made sure we had everything the way we wanted it.\n\nOverall, BURGR was a nice experience but a place that will be the first to come into mind when I'm craving a gourmet burger. Although the food was good, it wasn't memorable in any way, except for dessert. Maybe I am picky or one that cannot be satisfied easily, but BURGR will not be on my \"regular eats\" list. Still, it is worth a try and gave me the right to say that I've eaten at a Ramsay restaurant that was on television. In the end, I think that's what BURGR is all about--bragging rights.
places reviews