VEGAS, BABY!! – The Foodie Tour – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill

Price: Affordable
Atmosphere: 3 out of 5
Quality of Service: 4 out of 5
Food Overall: 4 out of 5

Our final stop before hitting the airport and heading back home was at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino, at the longest name for a restaurant that I’ve ever heard. Honestly, it’s like the acclaimed country star tried to write another song in the title alone. Whatever happened to simple eatery titles? ‘MEAT’. ‘YUM-YUMS’. ‘FRIED EVERYTHING’.

Regardless of the lengthy moniker, this joint carries with it some tasty vittles. At Toby’s, it’s one of those 'Americana with some kick' type of places. Country music in the background and posters of himself everywhere, it feels pretty much like a Roadhouse or Ale House.

Fresh hot rolls as you are seated, beverages served in Mason jars...just a semi-noisy hodown kind of restaurant…well, Bar & Grill. My wife had ordered the BBQ chicken with mac & cheese, and I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes.

The meatloaf was moist and very flavorful, topped with a thick and meaty gravy. The mashed potatoes were creamy and whipped up nicely (no lumps, so sorry to you lump fans).  Her BBQ chicken (to which I am not usually a fan) was incredibly tasty, juicy and had a nice peppery tang from the sauce.

The mac and cheese was nice and velvety without being drastically heavy. You knew you were eating a bowl of cheese with some noodles tossed in for good measure, but it didn’t FEEL like you shouldn’t be eating this.

I would definitely go back here to try some of their other dishes. I witnessed other patrons ordering flat iron steaks, humongous salads and ribs a plenty, hanging off the plate. The service was friendly and it had that honky-tonk bar feel. I probably don’t share Mr. Keith’s ‘love’ for this Bar & Grill, but I did like it enough to stop back in for a quick meal if I’m ever back ‘round those parts.

All in all, it was a great vacation. You should definitely hit LV for the fun, shows and excitement. It’s just a magical town, really.

And don’t forget…there’s plenty of Da(m)n Good Food out there, while you’re out there.