WHERE’S THE BEEF?

WHERE’S THE BEEF? Burger connoisseurs will be impressed by Las Vegas’ bevy of burger joints

By Heather Turk

It doesn’t matter where you are in Las Vegas, there’s always a burger joint close by that’s sure to

wow taste buds.

Many of the city’s best burger joints can be found on the Strip — including several from world-renowned chefs. One of the Strip’s most popular celebrity chef burger restaurants actually just expanded in order to accommodate more guests. Now boasting 282 seats, Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino features a menu of succulent beef burgers made from a blend of chuck, brisket and short rib. Whether guests order the Hell’s Kitchen Burger topped with asadero cheese, roasted jalapeños, avocado, roasted tomatoes and jalapeño aioli, or the simpler Ultimate Cheeseburger topped with aged provolone, Dubliner cheese and Boursin cheese, every bite explodes with flavor thanks to the triblend patty that’s cooked over apple and alder wood. The restaurant’s selection of snacks, sides and sweets is equally delightful, particularly the Street Corn Dip

The Hell’s Kitchen Burger at Gordon Ramsay Burger

and the Sticky Toffee Pudding Ice Cream Sandwich. caesars.com/planet-hollywood/restaurants/ramsay

For those who’d rather dine at one of the Strip’s hidden gems, PrimeBurger inside Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas also serves a mouthwatering menu of burgers made from fresh ground chuck, short rib and brisket. Many of its burgers are inspired by flavors from around the world, like the Hawaii Five Ohhhhh topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, onion relish and teriyaki mayo. While the restaurant serves breakfast,

The oversized Tater Kegs at Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

diners can enjoy the breakfast-like Bacon, Egg & Cheese burger for lunch or dinner and have it served on a tasty pretzel bun. Regardless of which burger you choose, no visit is complete without getting an order of Bacon Cheese Fries for the table — the spicy ranch it comes with is a guaranteed palate pleaser. venetianlasvegas.com/restaurants/primeburger.html

Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews at Town Square Las Vegas is well worth the short trip off-Strip for self-proclaimed burger connoisseurs, as the garagethemed restaurant’s extensive menu includes a whopping 50 burgers. Guests can order a juicy half-pound Angus beef patty with almost every topping imaginable, from cheese curds, marinara and mozzarella (the Italian-inspired Mozzerati burger), to BBQ pork, BBQ sauce, peppered bacon, crispy onion tanglers, Swiss cheese, lettuce and mayo (the Southern-style Honky Tonk burger). Several

The Honky Tonk at Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

half-pound American Wagyu beef burgers are available, too, and breakfast burgers are served all day. Diners can enjoy their burger with one of 50 beers or a variety of starters and sides; the Tater Kegs stuffed with smoky bacon, oozing cheddar and chives is a must. sickiesburgers.com

If you’re downtown, Victory Burger & Wings Co. inside Circa Resort & Casino consistently scores high with burger fans. Diners can savor one of its halfpound tri-blend burgers made from fresh Angus beef, short rib and brisket — like the impeccable Vegas Martini Burger topped with hand-cut cheddar cheese and a homemade olive sauce — while overlooking the largest sportsbook in the world. The perfectly seasoned Fried Green Beans and delicious cereal milkshakes further ensure guests always leave the sports-themed eatery feeling like a winner. circalasvegas.com/drink-dine/victory-burger