Holsteins Shakes & Buns, one of Las Vegas’ favorite burger restaurants, is now open in the heart of the Las Vegas’ Arts District. The concept from Gen3 Hospitality brings bold flavors and over-the-top creations to Downtown Las Vegas.
Formerly located at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the new location marks a full-circle moment for its founder, third-generation Las Vegan Billy Richardson, who has returned to where his father and grandfather first started their businesses. Holsteins’ updated menu features long-time fan favorites alongside new selections that are tailor-made for the chic, urban vibe of Downtown Las Vegas.
“Opening in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas feels like the natural next chapter for us,” said Richardson. “Our fans on the Las Vegas Strip have shown us so much love, and we’re here to serve up serious flavor and make everyone feel like a regular – whether you’re a local, a lifer, or just passing through.”
Holsteins’ signature burgers are made with a proprietary prime beef blend and served on house-made black and cracked pepper brioche buns. Signature burgers include:
- The Forager Burger: a specialty wagyu, brisket, and mushroom blended patty topped with mixed greens, creamy steak sauce, a fried egg, tomato confit, marmalade onions and Swiss cheese.
- The Crazy Bird: a blackened chicken breast topped with applewood-smoked bacon, chipotle ranch, lettuce, tomato, and pepper jack cheese.
- The Billionaire Burger: a Foie Gras and wagyu brisket blended patty with provolone, mushrooms, onion marmalade, port reduction, crispy onions, arugula and topped with truffle paté.
The stars of the menu, Holsteins’ Bam-Boozled Shakes, take the American classic dessert to the next level. A boozy concoction of alcohol-infused dessert in a glass, the shakes make an excellent pairing for the venue’s signature savory options, or a decadent treat all their own. Regular size priced at $16 and new sharable size for $20, the menu is packed with unique and inventive flavors including:
- The Donutella: a chocolate shake infused with coffee liqueur, blended with Nutella and coffee, topped with hazelnut praline, pirouette cookies, chocolate-covered espresso beans, a mini donut and vanilla frosting.
- Thicker Than A Snicker: a peanut butter shake infused with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, blended with orange frosting and crushed peanuts, topped with Snickers, Reese’s Pieces, chocolate Pocky sticks and drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Island Delight: a vegan shake made with pineapple sorbet and topped with coconut flakes, vanilla frosting, crispy yams, coconut whipped cream and finished with a candied pineapple ring.
- Nonalcoholic shakes are also available in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors, topped with chocolate crunchies.
In addition to its burger and shake menu, Holsteins offers an all-new lineup of signature cocktails. Notable offerings include the Holsteins Hawaiian Necktie, made with pineapple and orange juice, orgeat, orange curaçao and Rum Haven coconut water rum, and topped with a Myers rum float; Caramelized Onion Old Fashioned, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky paired with house-made caramelized onion syrup and Angostura orange bitters; and the Pickle Picasso, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon with pickle juice, honey syrup and fresh lemon juice; among others.
Holsteins’ beer selection embraces the local craft brew scene with a variety of local selections including Las Vegas Brewery and Able Baker drafts and canned options from Tenaya Creek, Crafthaus, Big Dogs, Sin City, HUDL and Lovelady.
Feature Photo: The Gold Standard Burger
Photos Courtesy of Holstein’s Shakes & Buns