Big Boy - Las Vegas Strip

Wow, a real Bob's Big Boy in the valley! Great burgers! We got a Big Boy and the Best Cheeseburger on the Planet. Both had great meat, and both were served hot and fresh with battered french fries. The two meat patties are a combined 5.3 ounces on the BB, and a 5.3 oz. single patty is on the BCotP. That's nearly 1/3 pound! My Big Boy tasted just like I remembered decades ago! The fries were crispy and delicious. Outdoor seating is available. Real silverware was served withour meals. The manager came by to check on us, which was nice. Good service. A bar and small casino are inside. Wide paper straws were served with our drinks.

Just not the place. Big boy costs more than five guys or any other burger place and the burger just can?t compete. I ordered the ?best burger on the planet? but I can tell you it wasn?t even the best I?ve had this week. Recommend to skip it unless you?re just looking to game or relive childhood for a day.

It 's a nice enough restaurant, but if you were hoping for EITHER a Bob 's Big Boy or a tavern you 'll likely be disappointed. First the GOOD: The place is clean and the staff was very friendly and fast. Didn 't have to wait to be seated, have our order taken or receive a refill. Both my wife 's burger and my patty-melt tasted good and were cooked properly. Oh and those fries? The fries were GREAT! Not at all greasy, crunchy outside and fluffy inside. Thingsthey could improve: The beer. It 's got tavern right in the name, but they only have FOUR draft beers and those are low-end light beers like Bud, Coors and Ultra (but still cost $6). C 'mon, it 's Vegas, there are multiple breweries inthis city, cranking-out an array of amazing brews. Or, go with something regional/national. Secondly, the menu. It 's not really the Big Boy menu any of us grew-up with. I guess that 's OK, for a generic restaurant. Like I said, theyDID a good job with our two meals, but it 's not Big Boy. No Ruben 's, no cheese-steaks. Didn 't see any of those famous pies or desserts.

I would have to say the one in Indian Springs is a little better , but still not up to par to the old Big Boy's Shoney's of when we were kids . I grew up in the Carolinas and Shoney's was a treat to go to for my Mom and me when we went to Florence , S.C. The last time I went to a Shoney's was in Myrtle Beach , SC and it is still there . It was still good too . I went to the Big Boy's in Indian Springs , NV at the end of the pandemic and it was just okay , but the staffwas very nice . Before that , I remember my son and I going to the Big Boy's in Baker , CA in 2012 on our way back from Big Bear , CA . That one has been closed for years now , but it was cool with all the old memorabilia in it . Thefood there was also good . It is disappointing how the new places are not as good and not even seeming to try . I stopped here the other day on my way back from hiking at Mt Charleston . I had been planning to bring my family here oneday and having some burgers and of course the hot fudge ice cream cake . Maybe even a milk shake . I sat at the bar and ordered the chicken strips and fries . The place was pretty empty to my surprise . The chicken strips were prettygood size , but the batter kept falling off the chicken . They were nothing special and the fries were like regular fries . The side of coleslaw was horrible ! I remember Shoney's having the fat steak fries which would have been muchbetter and I think I remember the one in Baker also having the steak fries . I made a little small talk with the waitress bartender and she said the desserts and shakes are better at Indian Springs . I didn't expect to be told that . So, I guess I will bring the family to that location one day for a little day trip out of town . I was so excited for this place , since it is closer and I heard they were going to build another one near Henderson a while back , but haven'theard anything about that since . I would hope it would maybe be a dedicated restaurant

Food was hot, fresh and good, not too expensive and comparable to other similar places. Expect to spend $15 $20 a person. I would go back, especially during Happy Hour. I hope they open more locations throughout the valley. Also understand that the menu is a scaled down version of an actual Bob's Big Boy full service restaurant, and is perfect for the tavern type of business that this is meant to be.