Yes, there is a restaurant called Cheeseburger in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.  Like many eclectic places, Cheeseburger was created in the most unusual of circumstances.  

Over 20 years ago, Laren Gardner and Edna Bayliff worked together as picture framers at the Orange County Swap Meet and, admittedly, they both wanted a more adventurous life.  During one vacation together, they traveled to Hawaii, with an extended stay at Lahaina on Mahi, one of Hawaii's most interesting historic towns as well as the former Hawaiian capital.  After eating fish for several weeks, Gardner told her friend Bayliff that she would love a big, juicy cheeseburger but none could be found on the island.  They returned to Orange County, Calif. but their hearts were not in their work and decided to risk everything to open a restaurant in Lahaina offering cheeseburgers.

With a slogan of “Cheeseburgers, Mai Tais and Rock n Roll,” they opened their first restaurant and continued to expand their chain in Hawaii, first at Waikiki and then Wailea on Maui’s south side.  Cheeseburger in Las Vegas is their fourth restaurant with an additional restaurant in Florida and two in Waikiki.

The décor is tropical/souvenir store/thrift store/Hawaiian beaches.  Be prepared for loud, colorful, noisy fun as well as great food and a very funny wait staff. There is a retail store with tee shirts, hats and all sorts of memorabilia to remind anyone of their time at Cheeseburger.

The incredible number of toppings for a cheeseburger is too many to list, but one of their cheeseburgers is Cheeseburger Las Vegas with stacks of meat and cheeses smothered in Thousand Island dressing on a thick toasty bun. Another popular burger is Laren and Edna’s Favorite Cheeseburger, topped with grilled Maui pineapple and a signature ginger dressing. It all began with the Five Napkin Cheeseburger topped with a thick slice of their special Colby and Jack Cheese mix. For breakfast, the Ali’i Cheeseburger is served topped with a fried egg and crispy bacon.  For a taste kick, there is the Blue and Blue Cheeseburger topped with crumbled blue cheese and crispy bacon. 

Fries are extra and the portion is almost one pound, so plan on sharing. There is also ono onion rings coated with a flaky crumb breading.

If not in the mood for a cheeseburger, eat healthy with Polynesian coconut shrimp or a Mahi Mahi sandwich. For the real health conscious, Polynesian chicken salad sandwich or a variety of salads are offered. When it comes to adult beverages, there is a Mai Tai bar offering Mai Tais, tropical fruit margaritas and smoothies.

What is a kitchy place without decadent desserts? Their desserts include their World Famous Cheeseburger Mud Pie (ice cream covered in whipped cream), Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake, White Chocolate Mac Nut Cheesecake and Maui Dreamcycle Cake. 

Go on – have a cheeseburger – you know you want to!

Hours are Sunday through Thurs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cheeseburger

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood

3663 Las Vegas Blvd S # 350

Las Vegas, NV 89109-1976

(702) 735-8600

www.cheeseburgerland.com