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Best WLM Reviews
Burgers, Beers, and Brisk Service at Alpine Union
Last night, the family dining squad - Madison (the burger connoisseur), Jess (the cheese aficionado), and myself (Michael, the rare burger enthusiast) - embarked on a culinary adventure at Alpine Union Bar & Kitchen, nestled in the bustling Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino.
Madison tackled The #1 Burger, sans onions, like it was her last meal before a desert island drop-off. Medium-well, just how she likes her burgers and her humor. Jess went for the Black & Blue Burger, a masterpiece of blue cheese crumbles (in such abundance she could have started a cheese farm) and bacon, cooked medium to harmonize with her standards.
Sweet potato fries were the unanimous side choice because, let’s face it, regular fries are so 2020. Jess and I washed down our burger bliss with a Deschutes Brewery IPA, because nothing says ‘gourmet’ like a burger with a side of craft beer.
I, in a daring culinary move, chose the Mac N Cheese Burger. It's basically a carb tower with a beef foundation, and let me tell you, it was as majestic as it sounds. Requested rare, because I like to live on the edge.
The place oozes cool vibes with ski-themed décor, offering a glimpse into a hipster’s winter wonderland. Outdoor seating with heaters for those who like their dinner with a side of fresh air, and a bustling bar area for the social butterflies.
Now, the service. Picture a marathon with burgers and beers instead of water stations. The servers, outnumbered by hungry patrons, were basically sprinting. Service was a tad slow, but considering it was a two-man show on a Saturday night, they deserve medals, not complaints.
"Alpine Union: Where the burgers are as impressive as the staff's sprinting skills."
GREAT FOOD AND EXPERIENCE…. We sat at the bar on a very busy Friday night. Scott and Koby took great care of us. They were very funny and friendly. We ordered the Prime Rib (a steal at $25 bucks!), the ahi poke, and Lake Tahoe Cobb Salad. Would definitely go back!
Nice clean..Turkey Chili and Cornbread GOOD… Steak not great not seasoned well Juicy but not seasoned..Rubin was great waiter check on every time he pass..
We stopped in for lunch and both did the steak. The food was very subpar...the mashed potatoes were cold probably from a boxed mix. The steak was cooked correctly but a bit lacking in flavor. The saving grace was the chocolate cake...it was very rich and good! A little disappointed there were no beers on tap available which limited selection of drinks a lot. I would say this is more of a last choice if everywhere else is super busy.
It took quite a while to be seated and served, the coffee took a long time. The coffee was really bad, they were very kind when we sent it back. The cappuccino and latte came from a machine "like a 7 eleven" according to our server.
The breakfast food was pretty sad as well. Avocado tasted brown, everything was very processed and flat.
Our server was very nice and she was doing her best, so we appreciated that a lot.
Pros:
-Yummy food! Loved the burgers. Split a Mac & Cheese Burger and Onion Ring BBQ Burger with my spouse. Delicious!
-No wait to get seated
Cons:
-Slow service, 15+ minutes to get drinks after ordering (only 2-3 servers covering the whole restaurant)
-Very dark and cold inside restaurant (you can see my photo is dark because it was dark at our table)
The staff interaction was a bit awkward, but quickly redeemed by the food. Tried the new York steak and Pork Buccuso (not sure if that's right spelling) and got the tenders to share. The tenders and fries were on point, perfect texture and crunch. The pork was so flavorful and the sauce made it all come together. Lastly the STEAK, the steak DID NOT need sauce. I ordered it medium and it was worth the price of only 29.95. I will definitely be going back!
The wait staff was extremely friendly and attentive but that’s as good as it got. I ordered a medium rare burger and got an extremely well done burger. My fiancée ordered a New York Steak medium rare and he got a rare steak. We were seated near the kitchen and could smell a fishy scent in the air. We got our food fairly quickly and were just as quickly disappointed. So bummed. I wish we’d have loved it. ????
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