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| - There used to be a bevy of Big Dog's breweries around town. (My favorite was the Holy Cow Casino on the north end of the Strip, where I hit my first--and only--royal flush.) Now there's only one: the Draft House. And while it seems like it's there mainly for gaming, there's also food and drink on the menu.
We've been to the Draft House many times, and when we're there to eat, we usually dine in the restaurant. This time, we decided to sit in the bar, and while the service was excellent, it was so dark that we couldn't read the menu without whipping out my flashlight app.
My husband had the three-cheese burger, with swiss, pepper jack, and provolone. He said it was fine but nothing spectacular. He also swapped his fries for onion rings, which was a good move.
I opted for the cheeseburger pizza, which was topped with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. Because of the limited light, I didn't notice until I got home that it also was drizzled with some type of sauce (like Thousand Island dressing). This combination was a little odd, and I didn't care much for it hot, but it tasted better cold the next day.
We each had two pints, so we sampled four different beers. We're both usually big fans of IPAs, but both of the IPAs we had were too flowery, and one of those was also a little skunky. The pale ale was not memorable at all, and our favorite of the four (the 44 Magnum) was actually a blend of two of their most popular beers: Dirty Dog IPA and Red Hydrant brown. That was a tasty beverage, and one I'd try again.
Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the prices were reasonable. But overall, I wasn't too impressed with the food or beer. I have had good meals there in the past, and the Magnum was memorable, so I would still recommend the Draft House if you're in the mood for a quick bite and a brew.
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