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Review of Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer – Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas

July 5, 2019 By karin Leave a Comment

The bar at Black Tap (Venetian Hotel)
The bar at Black Tap (Venetian Hotel)

Craving caft beer, piled-high burgers, and monster milkshakes? Black Tap at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas has your back. This was our second Black Tap experience, the first being in Manhattan in a funkier, more hole-in-the-wall location. In Vegas, not surprisingly, you’ll find a more spacious venue. As in New York, the restaurant has a laid back atmosphere, great service, and very generous portions. Extremely generous. Great spot for a casual burger lunch on the strip!

Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA
Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA

An excellent selection of craft beers on top and cocktails, too – so if you’re just in the mood for a drink or a pint, this is good option. We dined inside, but outdoor seating overlooking the hotel’s ‘canal’ would make a fine afternoon beverage break option.

Moscow Mule with Candied Ginger
Moscow Mule with Candied Ginger



 

Burger are in the $15-22 (USD) range and are served with fries, which can be swapped out for salad, onion rings or sweet potato fries for an additional $2. Below is the delicious Chili Cheeseburger, topped with ‘frizzled’ onions and paired with an order of (massive) house-made onion rings. Other intriguing choices on the menu (for ‘next times’) include the The Truffle Burger with wagyu beef, gouda, black truffle mayo and a truffle vinaigrette and The Greg Norman, also with wagyu and blue cheese.

Mmmm...Frizzled...
Mmmm…Frizzled…

For a lower carb (but certainly not low-cal) option, there’s a great selection of burger salads. I chose the Black Tap Burger Salad, basically an old-school deluxe undone bacon cheeseburger with a thousand island type dressing, and scrumptious pickled onions. Other burger/salad options include: a turkey burger, vegan burger (black bean patty), and even a falafel burger salad.Black Tap Burger Salad

Black Tap Burger Salad

On to Black Tap’s signature “CrazyShakes” (~$15-17) – basically hybrid shake-sundae-cakes-candy concoctions (on steroids). Below is the Cookie Shake made with vanilla ice cream, crumbled cookies, chocolate drizzle, and whipped cream…

The ridiculously monstrous Cookie Shake
The ridiculously monstrous Cookie Shake

…oh — and note the whole ice cream sandwich stuck to the side of the shakes’ topping.

Yes. That's an ice cream sandwich stuck to the glass.
Yes. That’s an ice cream sandwich stuck to the glass.

Guests from another table literally came over to snap a photo of this showstopper.

Other crazy/creative shake ‘themes’ include: Churro, Fruity Pebbles, Cake (slice of cake artfully included ‘on’ the shake) and more…

Black Tap is a smart addition to the Venetian – casual atmosphere, food with wide appeal — unfussy, good quality ingredients — and some over-the-top sweet treat options if you’re in the mood.

For more information or to view the menu, visit www.venetian.com/restaurants

Filed Under: Restaurant Reviews Tagged With: burger salad, casual dining Venetian Las Vegas, chili cheese burger, craft burgers, crazy shakes, Dogfish Head beer




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