Sin City is much more than glittering neon lights and popular restaurants in crowded casinos. After visiting Las Vegas dozens of times, I would argue that some of the best restaurants are off the strip. I’ve chased down recommendations on Yelp, Reddit, TikTok, and from locals and friends who live in Las Vegas.
Off-strip you can find delicious homemade pasta or a British pub in the Arts District, authentic onigiri and tempura bowls in Chinatown, and some of the best Detroit-style pizza hidden in a parking lot dive bar on the East side of town.
Below is a list of some favorite restaurants and bars that are beyond the 4-mile long strip–you won’t regret making the trek. And although this post covers only off-strip restaurants, you can also see my recommendations for food on the strip, and breakfast in Las Vegas!
1. Esther’s Kitchen ($$), Downtown
Esther’s Kitchen is a chef-owned American-Italian restaurant that’s known for its fermented sourdough bread, pizza, and handmade, fresh-to-order pastas. Our server, Caroline, was amazing, personable, friendly, and super helpful when picking the dishes for our large group of seven.
Some of our favorites were the warm slices of freshly baked sourdough bread and the variety of dips, like the savory anchovy butter with capers and herby parsley that had such a nice umami flavor. The pastas are split between made-to-order egg and die-cut pastas. I loved the al dente texture and creamy, peppery taste of the pasta alla chittara–if you love cacio e pepe, I would recommend this dish.
Make sure to reserve a table 1-2 weeks ahead or more because prime time dinner reservations are hard to get, especially for large groups. Esther’s Kitchen is on Main St. in the Arts District and has a nice and chill vibe for a night out.
Type of food: Italian American, pizza
Price: $$ ($80 pp)
What to order: pasta alla chittara, homemade sourdough bread with dips, duck confit pizza
Address: Arts District, 1131 S Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Website | Yelp
2. Weera Thai Food ($$), South Strip
There are many standard, run of the mill Thai food restaurants, but then there is Weera Thai Food which shocked us with high quality food across the board. We didn’t expect to find this kind of quality in Vegas, just south of the strip.
I’ll start off by saying the price estimate we have at $80 per person is high because we ordered a ton of food–you can get by without spending as much. We started off with the smoothest warm sake to share.
The soft shell crab with tamarind sauce was amazing. Perfectly crisp, deep fried, and covered in a tamarind sauce that wasn’t overpowering, we didn’t have any leftovers on this dish.
We loved the green curry with chicken, which was very nicely balanced, and went great over rice. The papaya salad with shrimp was solid overall but I prefer the version with salted crab I’ve had at other Thai restaurants over shrimp.
Weera Thai actually has many Japanese and Chinese leaning dishes, like the egg noodle soup with bbq pork, wontons, and bok choy, which seems to me like a purely Chinese dish, and one I have never seen at a Thai restaurant. But everything in this was done well–great pork, wontons, broth, and noodles. It feels strange ordering this at a Thai restaurant but you won’t regret it.
The crispy duck panang curry was a hit. The curry itself was super flavorful, rich, and went great over a bed of rice. The duck was nicely cooked, with plenty of skin and fat, making it almost as much volume as there was meat.
We ordered two desserts here since everything looked good and we couldn’t decide. The bua loi was a warm, slightly salty dessert in coconut milk, with mochi balls—incredibly similar to Filipino ginataang bilo bilo. And we also had the fried banana with homemade coconut ice cream–which was incredible. The fried banana portion was little wrapped and fried packets, which was extremely reminiscent of Filipino turon without the glaze, and the homemade coconut ice cream was a perfect complement (they also two other homemade flavors).
Overall we were shocked by the quality of Thai food here (and available in Vegas in general), and in a slightly modern and very clean restaurant, Weera Thai Food was a smash hit. We were excited to learn they had many other locations in Vegas, with a slightly different focus and different menu at each one–which we definitely have to try at some point.
Type of food: Thai, Seafood, Cocktails
Price: $$ ($80 pp)
What to order: soft shell crab with tamarind, green curry with chicken, crispy duck panang curry, fried banana with homemade ice cream
Address: South Strip, 6805 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste 130 Las Vegas, NV 89119
Website | Yelp
3. Guerilla Pizza ($$), Downtown
When I tried Red Dwarf’s Detroit style pizza in Vegas, I was shocked how good it was. I never really considered looking for other Detroit-style options until I came across many different Reddit threads recommending Guerilla Pizza, and let me tell you this spot was incredible.
Located downtown, just off Las Vegas Blvd, Guerilla Pizza is in a newer construction building, at the base of condo/loft building. It is cozy inside with very limited seating, maybe 6-8 tables or so. They serve Detroit-style deep dish pizza only, with a simple pricing structure: a flat base price of $15.95, add $135 per topping.
We ordered two pizzas. One with regular cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms. And the 2nd pizza we ordered vegan cheese, vegan sausage, jalapeño, and black olives. Between the two of us, it was plenty of food totaling $48 after tax and tip. Both pizzas were incredible, and it gives Red Dwarf a run for their money. The crust is deep and pillowy yet crispy on the bottom and edges. The toppings quality were good and complemented the pizzas well. I wish the jalapeños were mandolin-cut instead of by hand since some were really thick and made for a roller coaster of spice levels. Thick and cold ranch dressing on the side was the perfect topping for these pizzas.
We had both fresh and hot out of the oven, dining at their restaurant, so no idea how this holds up for delivery.
The pizza quality is top notch here–I want to come back and try some other topping combos, as well as their wings and tots. For the $48 we spent on two pizzas, this could reasonably feed three semi hungry people, or two very hungry people, but in either case it is quite expensive for pizza. But if you’re not worried about cost and just want quality, Guerilla Pizza is a must-try.
Type of food: Detroit-style deep dish pizza
Price: $, $25pp
What to order: 1 pizza with ~2 toppings, side of ranch
Address: 900 S Las Vegas Blvd. Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website | Yelp
4. Siegel’s Bagelmania (North Strip)
We sat at the counter and ordered a half sandwich half soup combo and were blown away. For the soup we opted for the chicken noodle soup and added a matzo ball for $1.95. The broth was rich in chicken flavor, very fatty, salty, and simply amazing. The matzo was like a big bread sponge that wasn’t too dense, and was a perfect add to the soup. Visually there were only a few pieces of carrots and some strands of chicken only the flavor was incredible.
For the sandwich we got half of the hot pastrami “The Original Gangster” on homemade rye with provolone cheese. The pastrami was incredibly tender, and very pleasantly fatty and it was a reasonable amount of meat–not overstacked to the point of blowing the meat to bread ratio out of proportion. And the homemade rye bread stood out too. This sandwich and soup combo comes with bagel chips but in my opinion they were too hard and didn’t really match the meal that well. All in the combo was about $22, and I got to play some video poker seated at the counter too.
Type of food: deli, sandwiches
Price: $, $25pp
What to order: hot pastrami, chicken noodle soup add matzo ball
Address: 252 Convention Center Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
5. Chamon ($), Chinatown
Chamon is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in tempura bowls made fresh to order and unagiri that sells out daily. There are two lines outside for dining in and picking up homemade onigiri–we opted to put our names down and grab onigiri during our wait, which was delicious. The eel onigiri was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked, plump, and super soft.
We ordered the vegetable tempura bowl and added on a side of eel and snow crab leg tempura (the option to add on tempura pieces is great!). Each piece of tempura was perfectly fried with a light and airy crust, reminding me so much of the tempura we ate in Japan.
They’re open for lunch and dinner, and you won’t be surprised to find a line forming out the door, mainly because the dining section is so small. If you want a coveted negitoro bowl, make sure to get there before opening because there is a limited number of bowls available–sadly, we didn’t get a chance to try it. It’s in the same plaza as other Chinatown spots (Kabuto, Aburiya Raku), and parking may be difficult.
Type of food: Japanese, tempura, onigiri
Price: $ ($25 pp)
What to order: onigiri, tempura bowls
Address: Chinatown, 5020 W Spring Mountain Rd, Ste 6, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Website | Yelp
6. Ramen Boys ($), Chinatown
When a hot bowl of soup is what you need to hit the spot, Ramen Boys had excellent ramen in a casual atmosphere, that I highly recommend. We have a lot of great ramen options in Southern California, so I was a bit hesitant about ramen (or any Asian food) out in Vegas as they can be very hit or miss.
However, Ramen Boys delivered. It’s a no frills but slightly trendy feeling shop. I ordered the RB Signature Ramen ($16), which is a mix of pork and chicken broth, chashu pork, ramen egg, spinach, green onion, and nori with thick noodles.
I also had the tori kawa chips (deep fried chicken skin for $6), which I’ve never seen at a ramen shop. These are amazing and addicting. The skins are thin, crispy, with the perfect amount of crunch, and are heavily seasoned, making it a great snack and beer food.
I’d definitely come back for these two items, and to try many of their other side dishes / starters, as they all look very well executed. For reference, my favorite ramen shops back home in Orange County include Santouka, Ramen Nagi, and Kitakata.
Type of food: Japanese ramen
Price: $$ ($25 pp)
What to order: RB Signature Ramen, deep fried chicken skin
Address: Chinatown, 3650 S Decatur Blvd Ste 3 Las Vegas, NV 89103
Yelp
7. Picanta Mexican Kitchen ($$)
Picanta Mexican Kitchen is a Mexican restaurant about 2 miles east of the strip and well worth the commute. They’re known for their chilaquiles and it’s the only thing I came to try. I had the chilaquiles divorciados (which has both red and green sauces), and added cochinita, which is a pulled pork marinated in achiote and citrus, giving it that bright red color.
It was a plate of very nicely balanced chilaquiles. The chips were perfectly slightly soggy. It was a good portion of pork, and despite it being super bright red, it wasn’t overpowering with spice or salt. It had a modest amount of chips, which I was fine with given the free appetizer of chips and salsa I was snacking on until my order arrived.
The chilaquiles also came with potatoes with bell pepper and onion, and no rice which was a little different than usual. Everything was very nicely portioned and I polished off the plate.
I would definitely return for more chilaquiles and perhaps to try other menu items. My only reservation is that this location feels a little deserted–almost the entire plaza was empty except for this spot. However the restaurant itself was well kept, well designed, clean, and definitely worth a return.
Type of food: Mexican
Price: $$, $25pp
What to order: chilaquiles divorciados, add protein
Address: 1386 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119
Yelp
8. Red Dwarf ($)
You’ll find one of the best slices of pizza in this off-strip tiki bar at Red Dwarf. One of the best I’ve had in Vegas, but also one of the best I’ve had anywhere.
When I first pulled up to this old parking lot with a bright red building on the Eastside of Las Vegas, I was skeptical. But after my eyes acclimated to the dark and dingy interior of the bar, our group was greeted by a friendly server who gave us the lowdown on their house specialities: Detroit-style pizza and tiki drinks.
We picked the white pizza that was packed with a creamy cheesy blend, mushrooms, and topped with a rich garlic sauce on the most airy and crispy Detroit-style crust. We also had the Meatsa Meatsa (guess what’s on that one!), and the Pineapple Does Belong on Pizza. All pizzas had a crust texture similar to crispy focaccia, and we loved it. If you love strong, spirit-forward tiki drinks, you’ll also love classics like their painkiller or seasonal cocktails. (I prefer tiki drinks at Golden Tiki).
Although this pizza spot is three miles from the main strip (about 11 minutes from the Wynn hotel), it’s definitely worth the trek. I’ve been here multiple times now, and friends who visited loved it so much they plan on revisiting. Note that since this is a bar, all guests must be 21 and over to enter, even if you just want pizza.
Type of food: pizza, dive bar, tiki bar
Price: $ ($20 pp)
What to order: signature Detroit-style White Pie pizza, Meatsa Meatsa, Pineapple Does Belong on Pizza
Address: Eastside off the strip, 1305 Vegas Valley Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Website | Yelp
9. The Codfather
I chuckle every time I have to read or say this shop’s name. I love it. And since you wanted off-strip, this shop is quite a ways off the strip–about a 15 minute rideshare east into Henderson, but trust me, it’s worth the trip.
I love me some good fish & chips, and The Codfather delivers high quality battered & fried fish, and crispy chips. I can think of very few places that match the quality of this shop. One is in London at Mayfair Chippy, and the other is The Frying Dutchman in Portland, Oregon (which seems to be temporarily closed).
Since this was a bit of a trip to get out to Henderson, we wanted to get a good sample of what The Codfather had in store. We tried the cod & chips, and also a side of the haddock. And we paired both with a small bowl of clam chowder and mushy peas. The cod was thick and moist, with a delightfully crispy and rich batter. This was great with alternating dips of tartar sauce, vinegar, and ketchup. The haddock was very good as well and quite similar, except I’d say the cod was a bit more moist–I’m going all in on the cod on my next visit. Fries were thick cut, crispy, and nicely done.
The sides were a bit more lackluster in my opinion with very standard clam chowder, and actually not pleasant mushy peas. Perhaps the peas aren’t my thing, but they were underseasoned and not worth eating to me. But don’t fret, the fish & chips are soo good that it makes up for this.
There’s no shortage of kitschy decor in here. Each roundtable had the face of a British celebrity on it, and almost every wall and shelf had some kinda flag, pop culture reference, or some British reference. It’s unpretentious for sure, with one corner of the room decorated like someones living room, and the rest feeling like a 90s foodhall of my childhood pizza restaurants.
I am definitely returning here some day, and recommend this spot to all fish & chips lovers. We spent $49 for two and did not finish all the food. Next time, we’ll remove the sides, order only cod & chips with a draft beer and will be all set!
Type of food: Detroit-style deep dish pizza
Price: $, $25pp
What to order: cod fish & chips, beer
Address: 2895 N Green Valley Pkwy Ste F, Henderson, NV 89014
Website | Yelp
10. Kaiseki Yuzu ($$$$), Chinatown
For a traditional Japanese style cuisine called Kaiseki, Kaiseki Yuzu in Chinatown is a fancy offering that might fit your bill. It’s a bit off strip in Chinatown, but it’s really a quick ride for some good food away from the hotels.
When we went, we had a group of 11 people, so we were seated in a private room. We all had the 10-course Kaiseki. After hearing about friends who dined in smaller groups in the main dining room, we learned the atmosphere out there is very lively and fun since you’re seated in front of the bar and can see many of your dishes being prepared. But our private dining room experience was had without any extra fees.
The food was well executed, with fresh ingredients, and it was fun seeing everyone’s reactions to eating their own personal mini dish of each of the 10 courses. If you’re looking for slightly elevated cuisine without it being too formal, Kaiseki Yuzu might fit into your night.
Compared to other kaiseki experiences in Japan at Fushikino and in LA at n/naka, Kaiseki Yuzu is less formal in terms of service. There are several servers, and you even see the chef personally serve you and explain dishes; however, some verbal descriptions were a little confusing, and we didn’t always understand what we were eating.
Type of food: Japanese
Price: $$$$ ($165-335 pp)
What to order: kaiseki tasting menu
Address: Chinatown, 3900 Spring Mountain Rd Ste 5, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Website | Yelp
11. Raku ($$$), Chinatown
Raku is a Japanese restaurant specializing in kushiyaki (grilled skewers) over a charcoal grill. Located just off the strip in Chinatown, this popular spot also offers other izakaya dishes like agedashi tofu, karaage, and fresh sashimi.
We shared a variety of skewers like beef, salmon, bass, asparagus, and pork, as well as a small fried fish appetizer and a few sake offerings. This casual, no-frills environment delivers great quality food, and I’d definitely come back here.
It’s a restaurant that was once one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorites in Las Vegas. I recommend calling to make a reservation because it’s a small restaurant, and there aren’t many tables besides the tiny bar.
Type of food: Japanese
Price: $$$ ($40-70 pp)
What to order: yany skewers, sake, beer
Address: Chinatown area, 5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Ste 2, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
Website | Yelp
12. Phở Số 1 ($), Chinatown
I grew up eating amazing home-cooked pho in San Jose, CA, and dine out often in Orange County, CA, so I am used to solid competition from great pho spots. After eating what I found to be subpar pho near The Golden Tiki, I was shocked to have found a pho spot in Las Vegas as good as Pho So 1 was. To be clear, it doesn’t compare with options I have in OC or SJ, but in Vegas, it’s the best I’ve tried near the strip.
At Pho So 1, I ordered a large bowl with rare steak (taí), brisket (chín), flank, and well-done taí. The broth was well-balanced, the meat was tender and not dried out. It also came with all the standard fixings you’d expect, like bean sprouts, Thai basil, hoisin, sriracha, and jalapeños. I recently tried the ribeye pho, which is only sold in a large size. The meat was slightly more tender, but is not super fatty or marbled. It could be worth a try if you don’t like any of the traditional cuts of meat.
One thing I don’t recommend here is the super sweet fried chicken wings.
Pricing for a Vietnamese spot is slightly expensive compared to spots in California, so don’t be surprised if you end up spending $18+ on a bowl of pho, especially if you get oxtail or ribeye. They also charge a 3% fee for credit cards which is a tad annoying but semi expected for a Vietnamese restaurant.
Pho So 1 is also located off the strip in Chinatown, so you’ll need to drive to get to this location. Parking is easy to find in the lot, and you’ll be seated quickly.
Type of food: Vietnamese
Price: $$ ($25 pp)
What to order: pho with brisket, rare steak, and flank
Address: Chinatown area, 4745 Spring Mountain Rd Las Vegas, NV 89102
Website | Yelp
13. Bangkok Street ($), Downtown
If you find yourself near downtown, especially late at night and are craving some Asian food, Bangkok Street might fit the bill. Open until 1:30AM every day of the week, Bangkok Street was a good value, with solid food that hit the spot for me late at night. They have quite the extensive menu with over a dozen small bite options, curries, soups, noodle and rice dishes, along with less common roasted duck and crab options.
We shared a spread of dishes including: spicy basil with chicken breast, which is a stir fried street dish with onion, bell pepper, basil leaves, and jasmine rice. We also had the pad thai with chicken which was good and classic style with bean sprouts, chives, peanuts and lime. As if we didn’t have enough noodles, we ordered the Pad Z Eew with beef (don’t ask me why they spell it like that), which is also a classic stir fried dish with rice noodles, egg, chinese broccoli–this dish always hits the spot.
We had the side of pork belly which is a thin and tender, lightly fried and sliced pork belly dish which was great drinking food–perfectly fatty, tender, and salty. We also tried the “Crazy wing” side which is a plate of battered and deep fried chicken wings–with a thick sweet glaze. This was more like Korean style wings than I’ve ever seen at Thai, if you’re in the mood for that.
It’s a very fast-casual vibe here, where you order at the counter and take a seat where they bring the food to you. I’ll definitely be coming back to this for some quick but satisfying Thai eats!
Type of food: Thai
Price: $ ($25 pp)
What to order: “Pad Z Eew”, Pad Thai, side of pork belly
Address: Downtown, 611 E Fremont St Ste 150 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Yelp
14. Doberman ($), Arts District
If you’re looking for a fancy and elevated bar experience with fun cocktail flavors, try Doberman. This new cocktail bar is a social club that has a membership and public reservations available (or walk-ups, like we did). Doberman definitely gave us this English speakeasy vibe with quirky art and interiors that reminded us of the movie Kingsman.
The drinks were just as creative, and I loved that they offered a fun menu booklet that explained each drink with art. We ordered the Tom Kha Fizz, made with gin, tom yum spices, and bird’s eye chilis, which felt like a savory journey with every sip! Their non-alcoholic cocktails were also complex and delicious, like Good Vibrations, which featured tomato, lychee, and other fresh ingredients. You could tell that each of these drinks were carefully crafted and didn’t feel like juice (like other NA cocktails I’ve had).
While I am pretty wary about social clubs with rules like “no photography or videos on the premises,” I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed Doberman and didn’t feel like it was too uppity or pretentious. We even went two nights in a row and had such excellent service from the same server, Desiree, who remembered us! We’ll definitely be back for our next trip.
Type of food: cocktail bar
Price: $ ($25 pp)
What to order: Good Vibrations, Howling Wolf
Address: Arts District, 1025 S 1st St., Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website | Yelp
15. Golden Tiki ($), Chinatown
After visiting many Tiki bars (Disneyland, Oahu, Portland, Chicago, and Austin), Golden Tiki remains one of our top favorites to visit. You can’t beat the funny bathroom wallpaper, phallic copper handles, 24-hour availability, or the live music during happy hour.
If it’s your first time at Golden Tiki, we recommend picking a tiki flight that features mini versions of their popular drinks: painkiller, mai tai, and piranha punch. Some of my favorite drinks are always the painkiller that’s just as coconutty, sweet, and slightly spirit-forward. We’ve also shared one of their fishbowls that serves four people and comes with a cinnamon fire show! They also offer non-alcoholic cocktails and affordable drink prices during happy hour.
There are reservations available online for parties of up to 8, which is great news if you’re visiting with many friends. Parking can be pretty difficult because it’s in a busy lot in Chinatown, so we recommend a rideshare.
Type of food: Tiki bar
Price: $ ($ pp)
What to order: painkiller, dole whip
Address: Chinatown, 3939 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Website | Yelp
16. Velveteen Rabbit ($), Arts District
The Velveteen Rabbit is a whimsical cocktail bar that offers seasonal drinks with fresh, homemade ingredients, rotating beer options, eclectic interiors, and an outdoor pink patio.
Their seasonal cocktails are the most fun because there are themes to try, like this season’s “Passport Menu” with drinks inspired by other countries. I picked the Tropicália from Brazil that had coconut fat-washed cachaça, spiced banana syrup, dry curaçao, lime, pineapple, and pandan air. This drink tasted like a vacation, full of fruity flavors, and the pandan air added a warm vanilla aroma every time I took a drink.
Located in the Arts District, the Velveteen Rabbit is within walking distance of many fun bars and restaurants. They also offer reservations online; however, it was open for walk-ins on a Thursday night.
Type of food: cocktail bar
Price: $$ ($40 pp)
What to order: seasonal cocktail
Address: Arts District, 1218 S Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Website | Yelp
17. Bar Ginza ($), Arts District
If you are a Japanese gin and whiskey enthusiast, try out Bar Ginza in the Arts District. We highly recommend their house cocktails, which feature their specialty gin, whiskey, bourbon, or rye (with the option to choose between the latter three for some drinks).
The whisky mule was one of the best cocktails I’ve had because it was crisp, clean, and well-balanced. I also loved the Bees Knees with its sweet and citrusy notes, and it reminded me so much of our favorite bar in Kyoto, Japan.
This simple bar has front row seats at the bar, booth seats for groups, and single tables in between. When we went on a Thursday night, it was pretty easy to get a booth because it wasn’t busy.
Type of food: Japanese gin/whiskey, cocktail bar
Price: $ ($30 pp)
What to order: gin mule, bees knees
Address: Arts District, 1301 S Main St., Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Instagram | Yelp
18. Cornish Pasty ($$), Arts District
Want to visit a different type of bar with a chill vibe, sweet servers, and good food? Try Cornish Pasty. You don’t have to visit London to enjoy a fun British pub; just hop over to the Arts District in Las Vegas.
They have over two dozen homemade pasty varieties, which are baked savory turnovers, and a full dinner menu, too. Each pasty is substantial in size, and one pasty is enough for one person. We loved the cottage pie because the flaky crust was crisp and buttery, and the seasoned minced meat was mixed with fresh peas, carrots, and rich mashed potatoes. These pasties will definitely fill you up! We also ordered the scotch eggs and some drinks, like an espresso martini and strawberry cocktail–both were pretty sweet, so be warned.
This British-style pub has tons of old church pews to sit in and enjoy a nice pint of beer, pool tables, shuffleboard, photobooths, and funny vending machines. It’s a fun and different way to experience Las Vegas if you’re not into the partying scene.
Type of food: British pub
Price: $$ ($40 pp)
What to order: cottage pie pasty, beer
Address: Arts District, 10 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Website | Yelp
19. Barry’s Downtown Prime ($$$$), Downtown [mixed feelings]
Located downtown, in the newest, fanciest casino/hotel in that area is Circa, which hosts Barry’s Downtown Prime. I had Barry’s on my list for about a year before finally trying because of all the mentions on Reddit. I won’t be coming back here, but you still might like it. Let me elaborate.
I got the rib cap ($109) and the potato gnocchi ($24)i, the two things everyone raves about. And we also tried the ravioli ($36), Chilean seabass ($79), green beans ($18) and some drinks. I love a good ribeye cap (which I usually get from Costco and cook myself.)
My main problem was that the rib cap was too charred. I asked our waiter about this and he said it was made how they intended to, which is on the extra burnt side. The burnt crust was way more than I can stand, since I can taste a thick amount of carbon and burnt that just takes over any beef flavor. My friend who I was dining with said it was “fine” for him–so you might also fall into this camp. Mind you, I do a lot of travel, fine dining, and eat a decent amount of steak. In Vegas, I’ve had steak at Bavette’s (my favorite steak in Vegas), Craftsteak, Mother Wolf, Jean Georges, and others, and not one of these places has served a steak charred to this degree. But our waiter stood by the intent of the char, didn’t offer a refire or any recourse, so my friend finished the steak.
The potato gnocchi was delicious: crispy, fluffy, and rich. The Chilean seabass was prepared well, and was also rich but balanced overall. Everything would have been overall fine, but that charred rib cap, and them sticking to their guns about it made this a spot a less than optimal visit. Our bill for two people was $370+ after tip, way too much for a less than stellar dinner, so this is a spot I will probably not revisit.
Type of food: steakhouse
Price: $$$$ ($100-150+ pp)
What to order: potato gnocchi, Chilean seabass
Address: Downtown, 8 Fremont St Las Vegas, NV 89101
Website | Yelp
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