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| - Gordon Ramsay has really made a name for himself, both in the TV world and in the culinary world. I love a good burger and made it a point to visit Gordon Ramsay's BurGR on my most recent trip to Vegas. The restaurant is located within Planet Hollywood and is the first restaurant when entering Miracle Mile off of Vegas Boulevard. For a Monday afternoon there was a bit of a line, perhaps 15-20 people and you simply wait in line and aren't given a pager.
After being seated, our friendly waiter came by to take our drink order and showed us an iPad with a selection of specialty cocktails. Early on I was tempted on ordering one of their massively-sized Devil Dawgs, but thought you can't come to BurGR and not get a burger. After asking our waiter for some personal suggestions, I opted for the honey-pig bao buns as our appetizer and the Euro burger, which he personally recommended.
Considering how busy BurGR was, our drink order and appetizer came out rather quick. My +1 didn't indulge in the bao buns which meant more for me. The roasted pork belly was perfectly tender and the fresh cilantro and honey sauce made for one delicious appetizer. The bao buns dripped with roasted pork juice and their honey-hoisin sauce.
After ravishing through the two bao buns, the Euro burger came out soon after. I can't stress enough that all their burgers look like masterpieces when served. The Euro burger looked almost too good to eat. The burgers are grilled over apple and alder wood and my burger had a truffle aioli, oven roasted tomato, arugula, and a mouth watering goat cheese that made all the difference. The cook on the medium rare patty was just right and the combination of flavors exploded through every bite. The artisan bun rounded out one of the best burgers I've tried.
I have to admit I got a little sad as the meal came to an end. The burger was just right in every aspect. It wasn't a ginormous Vegas-sized burger, but more of a subtle and refined burger by the world-famous Gordon Ramsay. The burger is a little pricey at $15 especially since it doesn't come with any fries or sides. Nonetheless, you are in a Gordon Ramsay establishment and the man is serious about quality control. If you're a burger lover or like one of his many shows, Gordon Ramsay BurGR is a must try.
Ambiance/Decor: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Price: $$
Overall: 5/5
Pros:
+ Affordable Gordon Ramsay restaurant
+ Specialty burgr menu
+ Delicious burgers (Euro burger!)
+ Generous portions
+ Friendly staff and service (cute waitresses)
+ Reasonable wait time
+ Souvenirs for sale (glassware, books, etc.)
Cons:
- Wait time can vary on day/time
- No reservations
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