Amazing food, caring service and great ambiance. Had the mushroom burger, some of their special…read morechicken sandwiches (that looked great like the menu pictures), tacos, cucumber salad and the best gyoza of our lives. No hyperbole there, everyone at the table said they would come back just for that. The parking location around the back is so perfect for lots of cars to get easy parking. Don't give up when your GPS says to go down an alley behind the shopping center. They have a car event on the first Sunday of the month that we'll try and come back for. The ambiance is so cool also. This is an awesome local business to support.

Car themed bar with an asian inspired menu for their food and drinks…read more When our group of about 6 people came, it wasn't busy at all. Bartender was friendly and the drinks came out really fast. I love that they have a photobooth! Super chill spot to hang out, drink, and have a bite. Sadly did not get to try any of their food items, but they looked amazing!

We went to The Golden Tiki with my nieces on a Tuesday night, and was surprised to find it…read moreabsolutely packed, which says a lot about how popular this Chinatown gem is, even on a weekday. From the moment you walk in, it feels like you have been transported into an underwater, tropical adventure somewhere between a Hawaiian island, a pirate ship, and an old school Vegas attraction. The decor is completely over the top in the best possible way: bamboo and thatch, carved tikis, glowing portholes, tropical artifacts, hidden details, and an artificial night sky that makes the whole space feel like its own little world. Every corner gives you something new to look at, so it is easy to understand why people come here as much for the atmosphere as for the cocktails. The Golden Tiki opened in 2015 in the former Little Macau space and was designed as a tribute to classic mid century tiki bars, with an especially theatrical, Vegas style twist. Its elaborate interior includes work from tiki artists and features a playful fictional pirate legend centered on Captain William Tobias Faulkner and the mysterious Golden Tiki. That sense of storytelling comes through everywhere in the bar's design. The service was fun, welcoming, and matched the lively energy of the room. Even with the place being busy, the experience felt upbeat rather than stressful. And the cocktails were excellent, tropical, creative, and exactly what you want in a serious tiki bar. If you are looking for a typical quiet cocktail lounge, this probably is not it. But if you want strong drinks, friendly service, and one of the most visually memorable bars in Las Vegas, The Golden Tiki is absolutely worth visiting. It is the kind of place that makes a regular Tuesday night feel like a mini vacation.

First time visiting but definitely not my last!!! Super friendly inviting bar and owner does an…read moreamazing job with staff and curators to develop heavy handed deliciousness!!! Highly recommended!!! Great location in the arts district to boot!!!

WOW! It's been a minute since I've been to the Rio and explored. And we were here for a show and…read moreended up checking out this place after a bartender told us to on property after the show ended. And I'm so glad we did! This is such a cool bar on property at the Rio. It's a very Brazilian vibe in here and just so cool. The lounge seating is absolutely beautiful. I just got a gin and tonic, but next time I come back here, definitely grabbing one of their tropical cocktails which looked so good. There was live entertainment when we were here, too. Such a cool spot. Would definitely come back here again!

A new development on our last visit was the new Lapa Lounge Bar. A large round bar between the…read morecasino floor and the front doors. Adhering to the Brazil vibe, it has a gold jaguar climbing the bar and a very chique vibe with pops of gold and patterned seat upholstery. And it's a perfectly convenient stop for a drink when meeting others in the lobby to leave for dinner. Bartender Christian is as friendly as all the staff at the Rio and took great care of us. The cocktail game is real and we had some excellent, beautiful drinks. There was a live singer some nights. (Lapa & Luckley's have happy hours a few days a week) Also, I don't know how often this happens, but while in the casino we were given a buy one get one coupon for drinks here! But be sure to tip on your total before the discount ;)

What a nice surprise. I just happened to be looking for places to take my husband on his birthday…read moreand came across The Alchemist. It checked all the boxes: high reviews, off the strip, craft cocktail offerings. When we got there the bar was relatively empty but it was a Wednesday evening. The staff was very attentive throughout the night. The menu wasn't very large but we were able to find a couple things in addition to drinks that we wanted to try. We shared the Vietnamese meatballs for appetizer which were a really good size and you really only needed 2. For entree we ordered the Lomo Saltado. The beef was lean and tender. The sauce was so good and flavorful. For drinks I got the lychee bloom. From first sip, I was a huge fan. Sweet and didn't lack any lychee taste. The presentation was also beautiful. My husband ordered the Philosopher's rum which he really enjoyed. The bartender was also trying out a new recipe of a key lime cocktail which is one of my husbands favorites. He loved the cocktail so much he ordered a second. We already frequent Chinatown, but this will definitely be added to our regular rotation. We're planning a trip back already to try more drinks and menu items.

Drinks: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 My friend and I were looking for a bar nearby and found this one in Chinatown! Parking is a bit tough in front of the establishment, but there is a lot of stalls located in this shopping center. Apparently, they take reservations in addition to walk-ins. Cool spot to check out as it is very dark and intimate with a pool table and lots of booths, tables, and high top seating. Good place to come with friends to chill. We only ordered drinks since we came from dinner. I ordered the lychee bloom and charanda's incantation. Our server said that the 2 I ordered were their sweetest cocktails. My friend ordered the matcha tonic. All cocktails were good but the matcha tonic was shockingly very good. It tasted super refreshing and I would order that again! Only downside of this place was on the night we went they told us they ran out of a lot of ingredients to make some of their cocktails so their menu ended up being limited. I would come here again to try their food which sounded good as I read them off the menu. Definitely worth checking this place out!

I am torn as I really want to give this place more stars because the food was really good (more on…read morethat later) but there was something that made that hard to do. We have dined there in the past and have always sat at a table but we came in on a whim and there was only bar seating, which was fine. But the girl bartender (Annie??) was extremely mean and rude to us for some reason. We were polite, didn't complain about anything, didn't ask to modify our food at all and left over 20% gratuity. When we asked questions she talked to us like we were stupid. Everyone else was outstanding. The guy with the braids and Frank were awesome and the Sommelier was really cool and was passionate about his wine list. My fiancé and I are both industry vets and we understand that sometimes you aren't always in the best mood but this felt oddly personal. Again, we have no idea what we did wrong. The food was exceptional. Some highlights are: Oxtail hummus: The best hummus I've ever had and the oxtail was cooked to perfection. Oysters: we did half and half of both options and they were both great and super unique. Banh Cuon: Usually made with pork, they use duck and it is awesome. The sauce should be bottled. Octopus: Perfection on a plate. Passionfruit dessert: So, so good. Perfect way to end dinner after some spicy elements in the food. Pandan cocktail: One of the better drinks I've ever had. We had more food but these are the items I can remember off of the top of my head. This was from about a month ago but my Yelp account was hijacked and I haven't been able to get it back yet and had to make a new one . So overall everything was amazing except for that one issue.

First off wow. We visited about 2 years ago and decided to…read morego back again with a family member. They have seriously stepped up their game. I certainly understand the Michelin recommendation. The service was outstanding, we asked for an off menu cocktail and a split dish (half and half oysters) which they accommodated. They kept up with refilling our waters. Some standout dishes for me were the dry aged bluefin tuna, the oysters, the "dan-dan" rabbit paccheri, and the Spanish octopus. I did enjoy our first visit but this was much more memorable. Everything we tried was beautifully plated, all of the ingredients served a purpose and blended beautifully together. The ambiance with the small table lamps was enough to see the beautiful dishes but keep the mood relaxed and intimate. The cost was much more reasonable compared to other higher end restaurants of similar or lesser quality in vegas. I highly recommend

Checked out of the hotel and wanted to get a drink at the bar to kill some time before my flight…read more The bar has plenty of seating at the bar and around the area. I opted for a comfier lounge chair next to the bar and checked out the menu on the table. When I was ready to order, I went up to the bar. Which, if you've been to bars in general, they happily take your order and you wait and bring the drinks back to your seat. Well not at Vesper. Went up ready to order and the bartender asked where we were seated and said a waitress would come by and that we couldn't order with him. We sat, we waited 15-20 mins and no one came around. We waited long enough and decided it wasn't worth our money. If trying to get an order in was this difficult, can't imagine what the rest of the service is like.

I arrived to the vesper bar and found a nice couch next to the bar…read more The atmosphere is nice and the bar looks very appealing. I sat for around 15 minutes waiting for service and then walked up to the bar instead to order drinks. He rejected my offer and said the waitress would take my order and to return back to my seat. The waitress has not come around. she has been standing in the corner looking at nothing for the past 20 minutes.

A staple of Vegas and a fave amongst not only locals but tourists and steak connoisseurs alike…read more Herbs & Rye has been around for about fifteen years and brings in everyone for all different reasons. From company dinners and first date nights, to everyone in-between it's full of life. As a dinner/late-night spot, you can map out what type of experience you want. We were able to catch the tail end of their happy hour and take advantage of a few items at special pricing. We did more of a family sharing dinner and tried their spicy mussels, the quartet pizza, mac and cheese, and two different cuts of steak. The steaks literally fell apart and cut with minimal effort. It was glorious. The bread service was on point and the drinks were lively. From a proper restaurant setting to a full on prohibition-inspired bar. The pasta was delicious and we learned they make it fresh in-house. Look for those double stars and see what's on special during HH.

went here for an akaversary dinner with my LS and the food was amazing! restaurant is pretty dark…read moreso keep that in mind, i get ambiance and all but please put more table lighting lol. the service was impeccable, i cannot remember the waiters name but he was great! super attentive and gave us the run down of the menu. he even gave us some awesome drink recs bc that menu was a bit intimidating. i ended up getting the linguini & clams with a side of the sweet potatoes tots topped with the marshmallow crust. the pasta was light but didn't lack flavor. TRY THE TOTS! portions are also good. check out this spot.

Just had dinner at Saffron and the vibes, music, and aesthetic of the restaurant were amazing. The…read morefood was tapas style and every dish we tried was great! Their standouts were the short rib dishes, lamb chops, and my favorite the salmon!

Came here for Mother's Day and honestly had such a beautiful experience from start to finish. The…read moreambiance immediately stood out the velvet red decor, dim lighting, and music created such a fun but still upscale vibe. It felt like the perfect mix of lounge and restaurant energy, making it great for both celebrations and date nights. The food was really good as well. We had the miso salmon, Hamachi fried rice tacos, Caesar salad, and shrimp, and everything came out fresh, flavorful, and well presented. The tacos were definitely one of my favorites and something I'd order again. I also appreciated their drink menu. They have a great variety of cocktails, but I especially loved that they offer non alcoholic drinks that still look and feel elevated instead of just being an afterthought. Overall, the service, atmosphere, and food made this a really enjoyable experience. You can tell a lot of thought went into the aesthetic and overall vibe of the place. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again, especially for a date night or girls night.

I feel a bit of shame being a Vegas local and sharing that I've legit NEVER been to VooDoo Lounge…read morebefore this past weekend. And what a cool spot it was! We were at the Rio to see a show, and after the show decided we wanted to keep hanging out there and enjoying. At one of the bars we randomly stopped at on the property before the show, one of the bartenders gave us a buy one get one free cocktail for VooDoo Lounge if we went. And there was no cover charge to get in! Sold! We decided to head up there after the show. This spot is locaed on the 51st (I believe) floor of the hotel but you enter on the second floor and take an elevator up. After a quick check our IDs and search of our bags and whatnot, we were able to take the elevators upstairs. As soon as we got there, I booked it for the outside patio. I mean, come on, you have to! This is really what sold me. WOW! It's STUNNING up there! Amazing views on the Strip unlike anything I've ever seen before. There was also a DJ up there and he was playing great music. For a Friday night, it wasn't super busy, but still really nice. We were able to sit wherever we wanted, as the tables and lounge seating was totally open for everyone to enjoy. We took in the beautiful views and each had a cocktail. Our server was outstanding and did a great job waiting on us. Sadly, we were getting a Vegas thunderstorm underway so the DJ had to stop and security all ushered us inside. Still, nonetheless, this was such a cool experience and one I'll continue to talk about. Definitely go if you can!

I'm not sure what kind of transition the place is going through but it's rough in here…read more It's pretty empty when you come in from the parking garage. It was a Saturday night at 9pm, we were greeted by very friendly staff both downstairs and upstairs. We went out to the terrace to enjoy the view and took over a lounge seating space. The 3 of us ordered a fishbowl which was great but we didn't stay longer because the place was empty and the DJ played the same beat for the entire hour we were there. It's a shame that this has gone so downhill. When I went to the bathrooms I noticed the water damage on the walls and the lack of maintenance so it sealed my fate to not return for a while. This used to be the spot but it's a little scary anywhere in the casino.

Tucked away on the second floor near the fitness center, Nowhere at Fontainebleau feels a bit…read morehidden with speakeasy vibes. It's a swanky lounge that's easy to miss, but definitely worth seeking out. I arrived right at opening and had the place to myself for a bit. The cocktail menu is creative and fun! I tried the "Let's Elope" and the "Country Club Wifey," and both were beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. A big highlight of the visit was the bartender, Seth. He was super friendly, engaging, and full of great recommendations. Later in the evening they have live music on stage. It's a great spot to unwind, enjoy some quality cocktails, and just relax.

Everywhere you sat was a good spot. Here to see Marc…read moreAnthony during his residence in Vegas. I didn't buy drinks or food here but staff where very nice and helpful. Concert to start at 9PM. Hopefully doesn't start too late...I'm afraid he's known for that..