Big Boy Tavern

Loved it here! Definitely coming back! Came here one night with a friend and absolutely had a very fun time. The atmosphere is lovely and the server (who's name I have to figure out again, I lost the card she gave me 😭) she was so great, recommended us a great drink and was super accommodating for what we was asking. Food was definitely amazing, had the Super Big Boy and the Chili. 10/10 👏🏽 can't wait to try other items next time I come back.

The food was fantastic, pretty close to how my husband remembers them as a kid. The service was really slow to start, we waited several minutes for menus while she talked to patrons at the bar. The bathrooms looked like gas station bathrooms, most of the tables and booths were dirty and the condiments on the table were filthy. We will try the restaurant at Indian Springs next time, we would not go back to this location.

If you read most of the reviews for this location the big complaint is that you can’t brings the kids here. Which I fully understand, how ever this isn’t Bobs Big Boy, it’s Big Boy Tavern, so take that as you will. The Food here is great, Chili Spaghetti was on point, takes me back to Friday night car shows in Burbank at that Bobs Big Boys. Milkshakes on point. Wife got the patty melt was great. Our server was attentive and checked on us often. Depending when you come it may be quiet, or some people are yelling at the game on TV. Cool atmosphere with a large outside seating area. If you live in Vegas and miss Bobs Big Boy food, now you don’t have to drive all the way to Indian Springs or Corona CA.

It's a nice enough restaurant, but if you were hoping for EITHER a "Bob's Big Boy" or a "tavern" you'll likely be disappointed. First the GOOD: The place is clean and the staff was very friendly and fast. Didn't have to wait to be seated, have our order taken or receive a refill. Both my wife's burger and my patty-melt tasted good and were cooked properly. Oh and those fries? The fries were GREAT! Not at all greasy, crunchy outside and fluffy inside. Things they could improve: The beer. It's got "tavern" right in the name, but they only have FOUR draft beers and those are low-end "light" beers like Bud, Coors and Ultra (but still cost $6). C'mon, it's Vegas, there are multiple breweries in this city, cranking-out an array of amazing brews. Or, go with something regional/national. Secondly, the menu. It's not really the "Big Boy" menu any of us grew-up with. I guess that's OK, for a generic restaurant. Like I said, they DID a good job with our two meals, but it's not "Big Boy." No Ruben's, no cheese-steaks. Didn't see any of those famous pies or desserts.

You cannot beat the service here. Everyone seems friendly and seems happy to be working here. There is a reason they are the go to spot on an average night in Skye Canyon. Great happy hour, good food, cheap beer! Will be back soon. Lots of appetizers for $5 Beer on draft is $2 all day. They also switch one of the taps up with a local beer every few weeks.

Wow, a real Bob's Big Boy in the valley! Great burgers! We got a Big Boy and the Best Cheeseburger on the Planet. Both had great meat, and both were served hot and fresh with battered french fries. The two meat patties are a combined 5.3 ounces on the BB, and a 5.3 oz. single patty is on the BCotP. That's nearly 1/3 pound! My Big Boy tasted just like I remembered decades ago! The fries were crispy and delicious. Outdoor seating is available. Real silverware was served with our meals. The manager came by to check on us, which was nice. Good service. A bar and small casino are inside. Wide paper straws were served with our drinks.

Small building, but nice on the inside. I came here with my family back when it first opened and got a fantastic Sesame Ginger Grilled Salmon & he recreated the SW Jack from the Indian Springs Flagship Location [see my separate review], cooked by the wonderful Chef Zach. Its a shame I heard he quit the company, and since then the business has turned away from its “family themed style”, becoming a 21 and over establishment. I have also witnessed the lack of staff and a loss/decline in servers. Such a shame. Big Boy was a staple of “family dining”, and way to leave it to Vegas to make it a bar and casino.

I would have to say the one in Indian Springs is a little better , but still not up to par to the old Big Boy's / Shoney's of when we were kids . I grew up in the Carolinas and Shoney's was a treat to go to for my Mom and me when we went to Florence , S.C. The last time I went to a Shoney's was in Myrtle Beach , SC and it is still there . It was still good too . I went to the Big Boy's in Indian Springs , NV at the end of the pandemic and it was just okay , but the staff was very nice . Before that , I remember my son and I going to the Big Boy's in Baker , CA in 2012 on our way back from Big Bear , CA . That one has been closed for years now , but it was cool with all the old memorabilia in it . The food there was also good . It is disappointing how the new places are not as good and not even seeming to try . I stopped here the other day on my way back from hiking at Mt Charleston . I had been planning to bring my family here one day and having some burgers and of course the hot fudge ice cream cake . Maybe even a milk shake . I sat at the bar and ordered the chicken strips and fries . The place was pretty empty to my surprise . The chicken strips were pretty good size , but the batter kept falling off the chicken . They were nothing special and the fries were like regular fries . The side of coleslaw was horrible ! I remember Shoney's having the fat steak fries which would have been much better and I think I remember the one in Baker also having the steak fries . I made a little small talk with the waitress / bartender and she said the desserts and shakes are better at Indian Springs . I didn't expect to be told that . So , I guess I will bring the family to that location one day for a little day trip out of town . I was so excited for this place , since it is closer and I heard they were going to build another one near Henderson a while back , but haven't heard anything about that since . I would hope it would maybe be a dedicated restaurant and try to be more retro and of course make better food . Reading the other reviews on here are good and bad , so it is hard to determine unless you experience yourself . I will probably come back again and try a burger next time and maybe things will have improved . I did win $10 on the poker machine , so I got my food for $5 instead of $15 , plus tip of course .