Both Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming have added new restaurants to their properties, tapping into venerable national chains.

Station Casinos added LBS: A Burger Joint at Red Rock. LBS focuses on a more gourmet burger experience using all-natural meat—hormone-free Hereford beef and organic turkey—and offering a number of domestic, imported and micro-brew beers.

“LBS is a new take on the traditional burger joint, with gourmet burgers without gourmet attitude,” said Las Vegas restaurateur Billy Richardson, creator and operator of LBS. “Our goal is to serve up the perfect hamburger in a casual restaurant that is accessible and guest-centric.”

The company also opened Aliante Station with a TGI Friday’s.

Boyd Gaming has also been expanding its national offerings, adding Dunkin Donuts to both the Fremont Casino and Sam’s Town. Most recently, the company announced openings of TGI Friday’s at Gold Coast, Suncoast and Sam’s Town. The company already had one TGI Friday’s at the Orleans.

“The TGI Friday’s at the Orleans has been tremendously successful and our guests immediately responded to the familiar TGI Friday’s brand,” said Paul Chakmak, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Boyd Gaming. “We are excited to expand the TGI Friday’s brand into all Coast Casino properties.”

Boyd is also opening a Fudruckers and Subway at the Orleans as part of the new food court at the property. The food court opens December 9 and will also include a Sbarro and Baskin Robbins.

Suncoast is also opening a new steakhouse called SC Prime in November.

By Casino Connection Staff