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| - Ahhh the Stake Out. One of UNLV's dive bars. Like all the other dive bars, this has personality. However, it also has really good food.
Stake Out is a Buffalo Bills bar, so naturally, a wave of depression and crushed dreams hit you as you walk in the door. Don't let that deter you. There is good to be had. They had specials every day of the week. The best being Taco Tuesday, where two tacos are dirt cheap and they are loaded with ground beef. Tacos not your thing? Arguably the best thing on the menu is the crispy chicken sandwich. It used to be only available on Wednesday, but due to popular demand, it's an everyday thing.
Oh and yes, their Philly Cheese stake sandwich. Does it make you think you are in Philly? No, but it's pretty darn good. There are a ton of great food options here. Even if it isn't on the level of crispy chicken sandwich, you can sleep easy as you will get well sized portions.
What about drinks? Stick to beer. Seriously. I've never had a mixed drink at the Stake Out that was any good. I'm not talking about a bad Manhattan or a non spicy Bloody Mary. I'm talking about a messed up Jack and Coke. Seriously. Have I made that clear? Don't get mixed drinks. Plus, draft beers usually have some decent options. I like to get Sam Adams Rebel IPA on draft.
Remember that personality thing I mentioned earlier? Stake Out has super sweet servers but don't be surprised if they need gentle reminders or if cashing out your check is a bit more work than you planned. If you are in a rush, I would probably ask for your check 15 minutes before you think you need to ask for it. This has been truth for lunch time and I've been at night when it's a bit better but same concept applies.
Oh and it's smokey. But you probably figured that out by now. Dive bars wouldn't be divey without the air quality being at least 75% Marlboro.
Why 4 stars with all these seemingly negatives? You didn't ask that question but I'll answer it. It's a dive bar, through and through, but the positive is great food and nice service. Yes, it's smokey and can be loud and service can be slow but I love it, warts and all. Give it a shot, you will too.
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