THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Holsteins Shakes and Buns

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Holsteins Shakes and Buns Restaurant Review:

This Orange County iteration of the popular Las Vegas eatery is in a prime spot in upscale South Coast Plaza. Colorful artwork, a sleek-yet-comfortable lounge and a large cow statue fill the ample space with a vibe that’s more relaxed than that at some of the center’s other restaurants. Happy hour and late-night crowds gather in the lounge area to pick drinks from a long list of libations. There are cocktails and a nationwide assortment of craft beers, plus whimsical “adult” milkshakes that infuse vodka and liqueurs into concoctions made with ingredients like red velvet cake, banana and graham crackers. These tasty beverages pair well with chef Phillip Kaufman’s assortment of kicked-up classic appetizers such as loaded buffalo chicken dip, crispy Chinese salt-and-pepper wings and buttermilk onion rings with chipotle ranch sauce. Well-crafted burgers are justifiably the main draw; high-quality meat serves as the base for toppings ranging from cheese and wild mushrooms to the intriguing pork chicharrones and crispy yam. Those looking for something different can dig into a salad or an entrée of pan-roasted, free-range chicken or Scottish salmon with sweet pea risotto. Desserts such as the chocolate stout layer cake with caramelized bacon rice krispies are also playful.