“ Lincoln Speakeasy Taproom is a restaurant that offers 1924 nostalgia combined with 2024 amenities, friendly service, a full-service bar and amazing pub cuisine. As you enter the "460" center address of the building, a sign points you to the second floor, where the restaurant is located. "Lincoln Brand Feeds" is a historic warehouse that has been converted to a multi-purpose mall and adds to the charm of downtown Lincoln. The restaurant/bar opens at noon on Friday through Sunday, it's closed on Monday and Tuesday and opens at four on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. The focus is around the long bar, with 21 stools - I think I counted correctly - and offers beer on tap, wine and any mixed drink you can imagine, along with "house special" drinks. Ask your bartender or check the drink menu. Besides bar stools, tables and chairs, the bar/dining room also offers "speakeasy" type seating, with couches and padded chairs, all centered around low tables, which make for the perfect gathering spot for a group of friends. The bar/dining room is separated by a partition from another room, that includes tables, chairs, pool tables and a small stage, as live music happens often at this fine restaurant/bar. From the "Big Plates" section of the menu, I went with "The Mobster," along with "Onion Rings" as my side of choice. Unlike many restaurants, you can choose between onion rings or fries - as your side dish - or, for an nominal additional charge, you can upgrade your side to premium options. It was a pleasure to enjoy an order of onion rings at no extra charge! The burger was so large that it had to be held together with a large toothpick, complete with small onion rings on top, that added to the stunning presentation. The menu describes "The Mobster" as, "This monster burger has two Angus beef patties, topped with pastrami, Swiss and provolone cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and housemade sauce." My description in a single word: Delicious. The burger was quite complex, as it was assembled in layers of veggies, grilled onions, cheese, and a generous slab of grilled pastrami, which added a unique, smoky flavor to this delicious burger. The burger began with two large - a quarter pound each - tender, premium Angus beef patties, cooked to medium, full of taste and very juicy. The patties were separated by a layer of thin, grilled onions and cheese, and topped with the slab of pastrami, sliced, fresh red onion, lettuce, tomato along with more melted cheese. The meat, cheese and veggies were sandwiched between the amazingly fresh, toasted brioche bun, which was lightly buttered, and coated with the "housemade sauce," which had a truly "old school" taste and topped off this delicious burger. Before biting into "The Mobster," I had to remove the toothpick, and since the burger was so HUGE, I could only bite into a little bit of it at a time, but "one small bite at a time," simply made the experience more enjoyable! With each small bite, I was rewarded with a burger sensation, as the bun, meat, cheese and veggies all worked together to create a taste sensation. The juicy Angus beef, the smoky pastrami, the mild Swiss and slightly tangy provolone, the grilled onions and the fresh veggies... imagine it all in one bite! "The Mobster" truly ranks as one of the best burgers in Placer County! The "Onion Rings" made for a truly delicious side, and made for a welcome break from the usual side of fries. They were cut from sweet, juicy white onion, battered, and deep fried to a beautiful golden brown. The batter was deep fried perfectly, slightly crispy, with a rich, robust taste, and it really complimented the sweet onion. I noted the onion to batter ratio was spot-on, which is important for a superior onion ring. Like the burger, these onion rings were superb. A small cup of ranch dressing was provided for dipping, but was simply an enhancement, as the onion rings were standalone delicious. "The Mobster Burger," along with the side of "Onion Rings" made for a simply delicious lunch! This fine burger heads the "Big Plates" section of the menu and is the top selling selection on the menu. After enjoying this delicious burger, I can see why it's so popular, and a favorite of Lincoln locals, and all "foodies" who appreciate a superior burger. How many ways can you say "Five Star Dining?" ”