BLT Burger

BLT Burger - Good wings, cookie-cutter atmosphere

Located just to the right of the main entrance to the Mirage, the BLT, in my opinion, was lacking just one thing: Ambiance.

Actually, the inside of the BLT is pretty cool. There's an open kitchen so you can see the cooks in the back, clamoring away to lunch orders just behind the semi-circle bar blocking the patrons from the employees. There are a pair of TVs on either side of the bar - neither of which was in a convenient spot for my neck, which was fine because they were stuck on ESPN and I had seriously seen enough of Jeremy Lin already.

The dining room itself had comfy, plush sitting areas that were only slightly too classy to be labeled booths. Now that I think about it, the BLT interior is really nice; the only problem is that it has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the mall-like entrance to the Mirage. The entire upscale experience is kind of wasted when the outside scenery is reminiscent of dining at your local Applebee's. The funny thing is, I wasn't even facing this particular area and yet the vibe of the restaurant had been semi-ruined.

Am I being harsh? Probably. Honest? Absolutely.

That being said, the service was above average. Granted, I was one of about three people eating lunch at the bar, but still - I had barely sat down before the bartender was handing me a menu and asking politely what I would like to drink.

Unfortunately, I wasn't exactly starving when I visited the BLT, but I still wanted to check the place out so I opted for their tangy barbecue wings instead (with the best wishes of the bartender, of course). 8 wings for $8 was totally reasonable, and the wings at BLT were both delicious and meaty. Big thumbs up, even if I still regret not having the appetite to stomach an entire burger.

I did notice, however, that burgers were $12- $15+ and didn't even include french fries. (I found the same situation at Burger Brasserie in Paris - WTF Vegas?) So, expect to pay around $20 or more for one person if you order a beer, fries and a burger. Yeah, I wasn't stoked by that either, but that's Vegas, I suppose.

To sum it up, I liked the Burger Brasserie at Paris better but, if you're on this side of the Strip, the BLT Burger is adequate, albeit overpriced. 

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