UYE : Burger Bar @ Mandalay Bay 3.7.13

Thanks Shawn and Liz for putting this together! I love trying new places and even more I love meeting other Unilocalers. I sat by Christina, Arvin, Roger, Mel and Terri so needless to say it was a fun bunch. I think we laughed more then we ate.
I got to meet a few other Unilocalers Joe, Yuhi and Elizabeth finally after missing her at BurGR the week before. I’m prob forgetting a few. Sorry! That is what happens when you wait to do a review.
I had so much fun! I didn’t want to leave. Can’t wait for the next UYE!

Went here for a UYE with Unilocal friends. Since I wasnt too familiar with this place, I went with the Classic Burger which has an angus beef patty, American cheese, crispy bacon, tomato, and onion on a sesame bun.
I ordered the beef patty medium rare but came out more like medium well. I ate it anyway because it was still decent. Im hoping next time they cook it correctly. The burger itself was just ok. I was thinking for 15 dollars it should impress me but no. With every bite I was looking for that wow factor. So basically I was disappointed.
My burger came with skinny fries and it was as basic as you can get it. Of course I could have ordered other appetizers but after biting into my burger, I just wanted to finish up and pay for the damages.
For dessert, my seat mate ordered a nutella milkshake. You can also make your own shakes, just like the burgers. You just have to pay attention to what you are putting together for it can add up to be an expensive burger/​shake.
Dont get me wrong, I will pay good money for something that is really good, but this experience was nothin to rave about. If anything, the service was something to talk about. Got my refills in a timely manner. Was constantly getting checked on. This was noteworthy considering we had a party of about 20.
As for the location, it is kind of at an awkward place. They say its inside Mandalay Bay, but technically its in between them and the Luxor.
Maybe next time when I order something different, im hoping it will be much better. Coming from a financially conscious spender, I dont mind going to a pricey restaurant every now and then. If I do, then it better be really something for me to consider a second visit.

What a great time with a great group of people! It was so cool that I knew a lot of the people there! I feel like a true Unilocaler!
I had the pleasure of sitting next to Yuhi, Shawn, Joe, Elizabeth and her husband (shoot, I think his name is Mike?) We had such a good time. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and we had a ton of laughs!
I’ve been here before so I’ve had the food but they have something that’s NOT on the menu and I ordered it tonight. They have a veggie burger on the menu but it’s not good. I dont like mushy veggie burgers and that’s what theirs is. However, they do have a «puck» style veggie burger that’s not on the menu and that’s what I got. WOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! It was so good. Joe got a side salad with his burger, and I didnt see it on the menu, so when they dropped off his food, I got all jealous. I wanted a side salad. It looked delicious. My waitress heard and saw me pouting so she asked if I’d like one. Yes, please! It was dressed with eggplant vinegrette (weird but sweet and tasty). A little too much dressing in my opinion though. Which is weird because I like to drench my salad in dressing. I guess they do too!
Company was fantastic! Food was tasty! Service was GREAT! Especially for such a large group, I dont think anyone had a problem! Nice job Burger Bar, great job Shawn!

First of all, thank you EVERYONE for showing up! I think I was able to meet and hangout with every single person individually, and I really enjoyed the conversation!
This was my first Unilocal event created, and we had about 20 people showed up, so it was a great success! Here is a pic of most everyone that showed (missing 2 – 3) :
Take a look at this food! If you have never been to Burger Bar, you are missing out on THE best burgers ANYWHERE in town. If you disagree, tell me where, and I will put it to the test!
I went with the Angus on Ciabatta, Foie Gras, Truffle Mayo, and Black Perigord Truffle Sauce! The best combination and burger to date! The foie gras was cooked perfectly, and adds such a buttery rich taste to the already amazing burger… it is transcendent! The ciabatta is the perfect bread to absorb all those juices from the medium rare perfection, and still staying solid and clean! The truffle mayo was a taste explosion that really added to the super succulent foie gras! Amazing!
The company tried something different, and went with the Garden burger (secret menu, NOT regular veggie burger), which was also good! We hear this is WAY better than the slightly soggy veggie burger, so give it a try if you aren’t craving red meat!
And of course, to finish… the Nutella milkshake! This is one of the best things I have ever ate… and it is worth the drive alone, even if you aren’t craving the burger!
Great food, great service, and excellent company and conversation… you really can’t ask for more! Put Burger Bar on your to-​do list!

Shawn H.‘s first UYE and it was a success, if I do say so myself. To date, UYEs are five-​star attractions for me because I get to meet and mingle with some fine Unilocalers whom I only see online most of the time. It’s always a good opportunity to socialize with authors I respect and meet new ones. Tonight was no exception. I have never been to Burger Bar and we had good food, good service, and great company. We even had nametags, too! Thanks for hosting this fabulous get-​together, Shawn – I’m sure it is just the first of many! (I can’t believe I beat Mel on this FTR ;))

This review is mainly for the UYE experience not the actual food.
First of all, I rushed home to be FTR. I guess not since Terri R beat me to it. T-​Elite not only runs marathons, but she also runs a review ninja style.
This is Shawn H’s first UYE at Burger Bar (Mandalay Bay). Thank you Shawn and Liz for hosting this. I’ve first met Shawn at the first UYE I attended at Nosh & Swig. We also had some common likes when it came to food. So, when I saw that Shawn put together this UYE, I knew I had to come by and show some support. Shawn is so cool. He busted out the name badges and I thought it was hilarious that people just wrote down their name with last initial. That’s totally Unilocal Style. Kudos Shawn! Great Job on your first UYE.
Like all other UYE’s, always a great time talking, eating, and just hanging out with fellow Unilocalers. Another meal and UYE checked off with Terri R, Anthony M, Elizabeth B (and her husband), Joe L, Arvin C, Christina W, Vanessa N, Shawn H, and Liz H.
Unilocalers that I finally got to meet included my neighbor Roger T, Yuhi K, Heather N, Abdul, Honny, Wayne, and Arde. It was nice meeting you guys in person. See you guys around soon.
This was my first visit to Burger Bar and a review will come out shortly. Again, thanks Shawn. You’re the best!
PS: STR (Second to Review). I know, I know. If you’re not first, you’re last.