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| - Steiner's, a Nevada Style Pub on LVBs is one of those places that I don't quite know how to describe. It is a sports bar, Irish feel pub, and restaurant all in one. From what I see they seem to be pulling it all off with good beer, plenty of sports on screens all over the place, and good food.
My wife and I come there most often for breakfast which they do pretty well. They are not the "Egg and I" (yay) nor the "Hash House A Go Go" (yuck) but a happy medium. I usually get the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs which they do well and of course there is your usual Two Egg Breakfast that is done well and reasonably priced. (It is hard to review breakfast food; it's hard to screw up breakfast.) The hash browns are good with red and green bell peppers for added flavor and interest and they use heartier bread than most other places. In all; breakfast done right.
They also have a pretty extensive lunch and dinner menu and I know the appetizers are all tasty. Personally I like the beer battered onion rings. The burgers are large and juicy and they even offer a Kobi Burger although I have not tried it... yet.
The staff is professional, friendly and responsive to their customers needs. The facility is clean and well kept. If I had a complaint at all about the restaurant it's that it's too dark. They offer a selection of free mags in the foyer (City Life, LV Weekly, etc) but it is so dark reading them is a challenge. That also means reading the menu is a challenge. It's not as if turning up the lights would reveal a shabby establishment; there is a lot of beautiful custom wood work all around and it might be nice if they showed it off making reading easier.
If you are a regular be sure to get the "loyalty card" and present it with your bill each time to dine or drink. After 200 points they send you a $20.00 gift certificate and they have specials and birthday offers as well. It's worth the effort for the perks.
This qualifies as one of my "Cheers" locals because when we come in (usually for breakfast) the crew knows our order and how we like it. Isn't it great becoming a regular at a restaurant you like? It makes dining all the more relaxing and I for one am looking for a relaxing time when I go out to eat.
So, why do I give Steiner's only 3 stars? Here is my breakdown for stars that I have been meaning to post somewhere:
1 Star: I am not coming back to this place unless you pay me and may not even then. The experience here was so bad I want it to be forgettable but it will probably linger in my memory like a tuna sandwich that sat out too long and is now sitting in my stomach reminding me of its' presence with every wicked burp.
2 Stars: The experience here is forgettable but I would return if I must. In this case the food is edible, the staff is passable, and the environment is at least clean when they put down paper mats, but I will not be chasing any rolling meat balls and taking advantage of the five second rule. You know the type of place; they are usually called 'greasy spoons' which are far too common for my taste.
3 Stars: These are nice places and I would have no problem returning. The food is good but not great, the staff is friendly and efficient, and the facility is obviously clean and maintained. While I am still not chasing wayward meat balls I might think about if they don't go too far. It will be a place I will remember as a positive experience and on my regular or semi-regular places to go.
4 Stars: These establishments have shown me something special in some way. It may be the food is exceptional (usually they have spiced their offerings a little more liberally or prepared then exceptionally), or the service is very good and the staff is friendly and always with a smile, or the environment is memorable and offers something that is not at every other place around town (like live music but not 20 screens in a sports bar). 4 star places are places I will treat myself to when I want to feel special or for a special occasion. (My wife and I have a Thai place and a couple others on this short list.)
5 Stars: A 5 star restaurant has be is something really special but this does not mean expensive or fancy. For a place to rate 5 stars for me I have to have a "long term relationship" with them. I have to know that going there is ALWAYS a great experience or the food is GREAT, not just exceptional or good. As of this writing I have only posted two 5 star establishments and it may be a while until I add any more. For me giving a 5 star rating means the place is special on many levels, be it the food, service or environment or a combo. I plan on giving out very few 5 star ratings.
So, Steiner's falls right smack dab in the 3 star zone and I am happy for it... and so should you. Give them a try, there is a lot to like there.
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