It fits in seamlessly with the residential nature of the neighborhood, which does its best to not attract too many tourists. However, Blue Diamond's high elevation is a nice change of pace from Las Vegas, especially when enjoying the weather on Cottonwood Station's patio.
Come by for coffee, pastries, and frittatas in the morning or paninis, pizzas, and a choice of wine or beer on tap in the afternoons and evening. How to book: Play it safe and call to book a reservation.
Hanging out at the Happy Burro is like taking a trip back in time to an Old West cowboy saloon. The rickety wood structure is comfortably worn-in and is a great pit stop before exploring nearby attractions like the Death Valley National Park and Rhyolite Ghost Town. Practically ever inch of wall space is covered by some kind of decoration, whether it's vintage beer ads, wanted posters, or photos that celebrate Beatty's legacy as a mining hub more than a century ago.
You're really here for two things: ice cold beer no fancy craft brew please and hearty award-winning chili that's based on a family recipe. Both are best enjoyed on an outdoor patio with a boardwalk that almost feels like a side street between two buildings. How to book: Stop on by or take an order to go from a walk-up window. O Happy Bread is an authentic French bakery that just happens to be in Pahrump—a town better known for things like brothels and fireworks sales. French bread is the specialty, served in loaves and baguettes, but croissants, cakes, fruit tarts, and other pastries are also popular.
Even a few Americanized items like cinnamon rolls, lemon squares, and cheesecake are thrown into the mix and much better than most versions you've previously had. If you prefer something savory, go with a brie sandwich or the soup of the day. The team's French baking techniques come to life with imported ingredients, including flour and butter from France and chocolate from Belgium or Switzerland.
Sounds fun, right? You can get in on the act yourself. O Happy Bread plans on introducing bread-making classes in the near future. How to book: Call to ask about the current selection or get a quote on custom orders. There are a lot of fun things to do in Laughlin , even if the dining scene is a little on the unremarkable side. Fortunately, the Gourmet Room at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort offers a welcome splash of sizzle and style in this casual casino town.
The deep red decor, vintage chandeliers, and views of the Colorado River make an impression even before you open the menu. However, you'll be more than happy with the eclectic mix of seafood, often with French and Italian touches. When in doubt, go with Coquilles Saint-Jacques, a combination of scallops, shrimp, and lobster in a flavorful Newburg sauce.
If you just want a quick taste of what the Gourmet Room is all about, the bar is one of the best places to enjoy a cocktail at dusk. How to book: Make a reservation by calling extension Built in , the Pioneer Saloon is the oldest bar left in Southern Nevada.
The original structure—tin walls, wooden doors, and all—was originally ordered from a Sears catalog and has dramatically expanded over the years with a patio, courtyard, and steakhouse to handle the crowds that trickle in on weekends.
Settle down for a cowboy-style meal, like a thick ribeye steak or the spicy Ghost Burger with jalapeno bacon on a half-pound of beef.
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Interested in upcoming restaurant openings? The food: The best perk of Amalfi is the variety of seafood. Branzino a common sight on Las Vegas dinner menus is the most popular fish, but the nutty flavor of golden snapper is a welcome change of pace. The selection is grilled whole or filleted with light seasoning and a choice of sauces on the side.
Eight pasta dishes are robust in flavor with even the caramelle stuffed with sweet potato and topped with brown butter packing subtle heat. The squash blossoms are the most rewarding appetizer, balancing sweet ricotta with a salty anchovy sauce. The cocktail menu smartly avoids trying to cover too much ground—no Mules, for example—while focusing on Italian-inspired libations like two negronis and five takes on a spritz. Fish is market price. How to order: Book a reservation. The buzz: Blue Hen Chicken Co.
The dining room has engaging rustic touches with the day's baked goods on display near the cash register. The food: The fried chicken brined and marinated in a two-day process is cooked in duck oil for both flavor and texture with ample breading that adds up to a crunchy sandwich.
The heat level is determined by the type of pepper as opposed to varying amounts of the same sauce and complemented well with a side of ultra-crispy beer-battered French fries. Balance out all that hearty goodness with something sweet like crepes or a shortbread cookie topped with fresh fruit.
The coffee is an exclusive blend by local Wave roasters. How to order: Stop in and order at the counter. The buzz: Not to be confused with an Indian restaurant with a similar name, Saffron expands the possibilities of what it's like to have fine dining in Chinatown or at least something close to it.
The main dining room is a spectacle of tranquility with towering ceilings, an elaborate chandelier, and a long water feature that runs underneath a hand-carved statue from Vietnam. The menu is an Asian take on vegetarian tapas with no meat required for satisfying savory bites. The food: Chef Louross Edralin has put together a menu of affordable meat-free dishes, which are even more appreciated in such an impressive dining room.
Local Sundown mushrooms are put to good use in a number of dishes, most notably the gyoza with sweet potato and the crunch of crispy onions , and the claypot rice with umami sauce. The sweet and salty beet "tartare" with avocado is everyone's favorite appetizer. There's a nice selection of organic wines, including a few vegan options, but if you prefer cocktails, try the negroni, which skews a little sweeter than traditional recipes. How to order: Book a table via the restaurant's webpage.
The buzz: After spreading the word with a series of pop-up events around town, Bruce Kalman finally has a permanent brick-and-mortar location for SoulBelly BBQ.
It was worth the wait. Sandwiched between two breweries Nevada Brew Works and HUDL in the Arts District, the bar and restaurant is brand new, but already feels like a comfortable, worn-in neighborhood hangout with picnic tables and a stage for live music among indoor string lights and Southern-industrial decor.
Meats are smoked outdoors and sliced in full view of customers through a glass window near the ordering counter. The brisket is so buttery and flavorful, it doesn't need any sauce but don't let that stop you from slathering some on top. Along with chicken, ribs, and other meats, it's smoked over Texas post oak in one of two heavy-duty thousand-gallon propane smokers.
With a stable location, SoulBelly is now adding sandwiches to the menu including a wicked smoked turkey club and grilled cheese with Kalman's own pepper relish and an awesome wedge salad with smoked tomato vinaigrette and pork belly in place of bacon. In between bites, sip on Jiggle Juice, a bagged whiskey lemonade with a subtle hot-pepper kick. The buzz: Most casino resorts have a checklist of restaurant concepts: steakhouse, Italian, Japanese, etc. Chef and founder Kris Yenbamroong puts a SoCal spin on traditional Thai dishes with a wide variety of bold, intense flavors.
The front of the dining room is on the casual side and spills out onto the casino floor. Request a booth in the back for a more elevated experience. The food: Plates are designed for family-style sharing.
So take advantage of the idea to get familiar with as many flavors as possible. The massaman curry is an engaging mix of coconut cream, Indian spices, and large slices of sweet potatoes with fried flatbread on the side to soak it all up. The California influence is strongest in the pad kee mao drunken noodles , mixing wok-tossed rice noodles with vegetables and pastrami from an LA diner. Yenbamroong makes a point to feature natural wines with an emphasis on whites to counter the spiciness in much of the food.
The buzz: Madero Street Tacos, a quiet operation on Carson Avenue near the Downtown Container Park, joins a growing trend among new Mexican restaurants in Vegas of preparing masa and tortillas from scratch.
Every sauce is made in house as well, even the sour cream. There's a heavy emphasis on takeaway and delivery orders, but tourists will appreciate the easy walk-up access especially after a round of drinking on nearby Fremont Street.
The restaurant also serves breakfast burritos under the El Gallo banner and is a ghost kitchen for Clevelander's Hamburgers. The food: Chef Francisco Alvarez, a veteran of the Michael Mina Group and other high-end restaurants, based his menu on family recipes while taking inspiration from regions like Jalisco and Mexico City.
Large appetites will appreciate the enormous enchilada burrito, but a meal is best enjoyed when spread out among as many different tacos as possible. The buzz: James Trees helped turn the Downtown Arts District into an up-and-coming culinary destination with Esther's Kitchen and is now bringing his eye for fresh ingredients and expert Italian cuisine to the west valley with Al Solito Posto.
The new restaurant, which takes over the old Brio space at Tivoli Village, makes full use of a large contemporary dining room and outdoor patio by the shopping district's fountain. The service team operates with the flair and style of dinner club captains and the prices are incredibly customer friendly a trend at all of Trees' concepts, including Ada's , a wine bar around the corner that is one of the best places to grab a drink in Las Vegas.
The food: From the moment you try the house-made focaccia bread accompanied with a chunky combination of roasted garlic, herbs, and cheese mixed on the spot , you know you're in for something exceptional. Trees and his team which now includes Executive Chef Steve Young spent weeks perfecting new recipes for classic Italian dishes, ranging from a flavorful minestrone to an irresistible chicken Parmesan. Served with toasted baguette, it's a dreamy sort of start to the day that everyone should taste at least once.
Don't show up hangry — there's going to be a line. Late nights on the North Strip belong to this Tijuana transplant, a haven for all-hours cheap tacos and piles of French fries topped with sizzling carne asada, along with pretty much every fixin' behind the counter. Ramen Katanaya , S. Las Vegas Blvd. Things are slowly getting better, but for a while, this was one of the brighter lights in the rather dreadful Grand Bazaar flea market, squatting permanently in the plaza over in front of Balley's.
A San Francisco import, this miniature spot serves up one of the meanest, cheapest bowls of ramen you'll find anywhere near the Strip. Pretty cool, right?
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