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    Carson Kitchen

    4.5 (3.9k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Deviled Eggs
    Kevin W.

    Small place, good music playing and it wasn't terribly loud in the dining area, which we appreciated. We could carry on a conversation at the table. The waitstaff were dressed very casual, jeans and t-shirt casual. Although the food is upscale, everything else about this place seems very casual diner like. We could even see most of the work going on in the small kitchen. Mostly shareable plates... Our table chose the deviled eggs with caviar - these were a hit! Dynamite shrimp, most at the table liked these, they were spicy and the flavor was decent, but I just felt like the sauce made the breading a bit soggy and it wasn't a favorite of mine. Pork Belly - This had a buffalo sauce on it, which I wasn't too excited about at first, but it worked better than I expected. Wish it was just a little crispier but it was tender and I enjoyed it. Oxtail risotto - this one had mixed reviews from the table, I really enjoyed it. The flavor was good. There's only a small amount of meat and it's shredded into the risotto. Overall the consistency was a little weird, very thick and almost sticky/dry, plus the dark color. They had a steak on the menu and the flavor was great, one of the pricier menu items but it was a good share. My wife ordered a burger without the bun. She said the patty was well over-cooked and so it was pretty dry. They don't offer gluten-free buns or bread - bummer. The service was generally prompt, but seemed uncoordinated at times. For example, it seemed our waitress was also handling a very large party outside on the patio, and randomly the hostess would bring us a drink refill (hostess stand was right beside our table). That's good in a way, they are all a team, but she also picked up my plate and silverware after only the first appetizer - mind you they bring everything out as it's ready, so don't expect the whole table to eat together, you are expected to share! When I asked if she could replace my silverware, she grabbed a fork and knife and handed to me, but they weren't rolled in a napkin or anything, just barehanded me some silverware... anyway, I thought that was odd. Overall, the food had some bright spots and perhaps worth a lunch if you are downtown. I probably wouldn't seek it out again, but I'm not mad about the meal we had either.

    Crispy chicken skins
    Tawanna J.

    Stopped at this location as a part of the Lip Smacking foodies tour. I experienced a few samples of different dishes, and all of it was great! I tried the killer shrimp, the young beets, the devil's eggs and the crispy chicken skins. The servers were very nice and attentive. The atmosphere is very laid back. It can get a bit noisy because of the venue size, but it is a wonderful place to visit.Will definately dine here on my next visit to Las Vegas.

    Crispy Chicken Skins ($13)
    Elena N.

    Date: Monday, December 29th, 2025 Time: 2:30pm Party of: 4 Meal: Lunch Reservation Made Thru: OpenTable earlier in the day *GL - 9 - Cabernet Sauvignon ($24) *Fine, You? ($16) *The Magarian ($16) *Crispy Chicken Skins ($13) *Devil's Eggs ($16) *Pepp on Pepp Flatbread ($18) *Bacon Burger ($19) *Brussels Sprouts Caesar ($16) *Baked Mac & Cheese ($16) *Short Rib Steak ($36) *Greenall's - well ($10) We were looking for a spot on the way to the airport. I did a quote search of my bookmarks and Carson Kitchen showed up. It was easy to make a reservation. Not really any street parking, so we parked in a structure nearby. I believe it was something like $10 for two hours. Good bar / pub type food. I liked how the deviled eggs came with caviar. And their burgers come with tots with is my fav way to eat fried potatoes. So crispy! I found their cocktails to be more on the light and refreshing side. I'm more of a spirit forward girl. Very chill for a Monday afternoon. I believe I bookmarked this spot wither for their rooftop or their happy hour. The rooftop looked closed and we showed up too early for HH, so didn't take part in either. Service was good. Our server was sweet and attentive. If in the area, not a bad spot to stop by. Wouldn't mind checking out their HH specials. Note - They charge an additional 3% surcharge on credit card transactions. REVIEW #3955

    Wall art in memory of Kerry
    William D.

    Great food and bartender. We just needed a lighter lunch since we were planning on walking around afterwards so we shared some devils eggs and a pot roast dip sandwich. Both were very good and the sandwich came with slightly spicy tots. It was the perfect amount of food and the bar seating was comfortable. We've been here a few times but haven't been back in too many years. That'll change now and we'll be back sooner. Glad to see that this place is still here since so many other restaurants we visited once are now gone.

    The burgerand potato tots that my son had
    Jowanna M.

    The food was amazing. The prices was very, very reasonable love the atmosphere. The decor was lovely very very, very nice.

    Devil's eggs
    George E.

    Years ago, we went to Carson Kitchen and were blown away with the creative menu, flavors, selections and innovate small plates. After 6-7 years, we are trying them again. The Rock N Roll Marathon is happening tomorrow and being on Las Vegas Blvd, Carson Kitchen is smack dab in the middle of it. The staff tonight appears to be disheveled with the race out front. We were quickly seated with no reservations, the 5K appears to be playing havic with their business. We ordered the Devil's eggs with pancetta and caviar. The presentation was nice but it lacked flavor, no desire to finish all three, a lack-luster choice. Char broiled oysters sounded interesting with white miso, pickled onions and tempora jalapeno. Absolutely, the smallest oysters but decent flavor, piping hot and a good topping. The grilled Alabama chicken thighs in a comeback sauce were ok, but not remarkable. Overall, we were disappointed with Carson Kitchen as we had held the kitchen staff in highest regard with unique and delicious dishes. None of our selections today were exciting, cutting edge or flavor bombs.

    Maple bacon old fashioned
    Kayla C.

    We visited on a Monday evening and Reservations are definitely recommended and for good reason. Carson Kitchen absolutely delivered from start to finish. We sat at the counter, which I highly recommend, and got to watch the team prep and cook everything in real time. You can tell immediately that the food is fresh and largely house-made. Everything came out quickly but never felt rushed, just perfectly timed and expertly prepared. The chicken skins were incredible: hot, crunchy, well-seasoned with just the right amount of spice. The deviled eggs were spot on, and they do not skimp on the filling. The bacon burger was a standout, tender, insanely flavorful, and piping hot off the grill. Even the bun deserves praise: soft, buttery, and clearly intentional. And then the bread pudding... fluffy, rich, and eggy in the best way, topped with vanilla cream and a rum caramel that tied everything together beautifully. Service was excellent. Our waiter was perfectly attentive without hovering, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. Overall, just a phenomenal dining experience. Easily a must-visit in Vegas, and we'll absolutely be back.

    Crawfish tacos

    Update: I went to the restaurant with a large party and had reservations. The staff were absolutely amazing. We ordered a lot of different options and everything was delicious. This is a must to go too!! Love the food and amazing experience.

    Mezcal drink
    Carl S.

    Dining here is a great experience and you don't have to be lucky to get the "right" section from the tapas menu. I visited with two others and we sampled a large portion of the menu. The dining room is small so make sure you get a reservation to ensure seating. I am a fan of craft cocktails but found the wine list much more pleasing. The food is actually great with some variations. From the Farm Fresh section were beets that I'd give a 4/5 score, cauliflower was an absolute 5/5, the devil eggs lacked flavor earning. 3.5/5. On to the proteins, the Chicken thighs (5/5) came in an order of three and are perfectly seasoned. The short ribs are also a 5/5, tender and perfectly prepared. However, the Oxtail risotto was hands down the favorite of the table. This is now one of my favorite places in Vegas.

    Menu
    Hanna S.

    A mixed experience at Carson Kitchen after a matinee at the Smith Center. It was beautiful outdoors, but a private party occupied the patio, and the downstairs space was absolutely freezing. We spoke to them about this, but they weren't able to fix it. We literally wore our jackets indoors and still shivered. The long tables and stools were not comfortable for dinner; the atmosphere was bleak. Wins included the tasty devil's eggs and grape and burrata salad, with a nice light vinaigrette. But the bacon jam was greasy and the toasts underdone. Mushroom flatbread was tough and far spicier than we would have chosen. We skipped dessert in order to get outside and warm up!

    Beets
    Bonnie L.

    In the area and wanted to give this place a try. Couldn't bring in outside drinks (soda). No reservation. Seated at a communal table. Service was good. Food was good. Beet salad (6/10). Beets were good. Cauliflower app. (5/10). Not a ton of flavor. Pot roast. (7/10). Was good Tater tots. (9/10). Crispy. Flavorful. Hint of spice. Definitely glad got to try the place out!

    View of open kitchen
    Carmen S.

    I'm jumping straight into the food cause it was just wonderful!! 3 of us shared several plates. Cauliflower- 9/10 nice level of spiciness in the ala dente cauliflower. Oxtail risotto, my absolute favorite. 10/10 very meaty, creamy just nothing to say except it's fabulous! Pls get it!! Beets with orange & goat cheese 8.5/10. Flavors blend well together. Deviled eggs - 6/10. Just ok for me. Not a lot to talk about flavor-wise. I wouldn't get those again. Chicken - char grilled taste. Tender. Nice sauce. Just really good! 9/10 Short ribs - 8/10 ( but the sauce is a 10!) tender but a few parts were a little chewy. But the overall flavor price was wonderful. The chimicurri sauce on top was terrific, garlicky. It was cooked like a steak & sliced which surprised me. They didn't ask how we wanted it which I expected for short rib but it came medium. Donut bread pudding - 9.5/10. I was bracing for a super sweet & rich dessert but I have to say it was super tasty, not overly sweet just tasty. I would not have thought it was a donut, maybe a croissant. The carmel & the cream it was all just balanced perfectly. The bread (donut) was broil/charred on the top. Man it was just good!!! Service was good. They had only one server covering all tables on a slow night, he made it work. The restaurant is small, pretty loud talking & music. Open kitchen. Personable service. I recommend a visit.

    Devil's eggs
    Daisy Z.

    My friend has been recommending this place for a while now. Finally decided to try it this trip. Not sure what I expected so I was surprised to find it's a rather small restaurant with limited menu offering. Service was ok. Server was nice and did recommend a few dishes. Our son is a picky eater so needed some menu accommodations. We ordered devil's eggs, secret Sunday fried chicken and chicken thighs. Other reviewers raved about the devil's eggs but we found it disappointing. The chicken sandwich was just ok. We got our bill in a "book". Thought that was a nice touch! Overall was just an ok experience. Not sure I'll be back.

    Grilled oysters with fried pickle. Very dry

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    Ask the Community - Carson Kitchen

    Are they still doing Sunday brunch with special menu?

    No, we discontinued brunch for the time being.

    Is there a seperate brunch menu?

    No we do currently serve brunch.

    Is there happy hour?

    No, there is not at this time.

    Gluten free options?

    Absolutely. Please speak with your server or bartender and they will gladly guide you through the menu.

    Is the area safe for walking?

    Absolutely, the area is mostly safe. Although, as in any city, please be mindful of your surroundings.

    Can you do separate checks?

    Yes, we can do separate checks for normal size groups / tables.

    Is the patio heated?

    Yes we have heaters outside.

    Do they only do offer brunch menu on sundays?

    Correct, 11am to 4pm in Sundays only.

    Is pet friendly at patio?

    Yes :)

    Are there any grilled chicken breast options or is it all fried chicken?

    The Chicken Thighs entree is grilled and it is the bomb! Must try! Me and my friend loved it!

    Is it kid appropriate? Like lunchtime?

    Yes absolutely. Even ok for dinner time

    Hi do you guys have any gluten free options?

    Quite a few. Your server or bartender can walk you through our menu.

    The online reservation system only has "Dining Room" option. Is it possible to reserve a table outdoors?

    Yes you may. Please call the restaurant directly 702-473-9523

    Do you serve bottomless mimosas? If so, what are your prices?

    No we do not currently.

    What is the attire for a Friday Night?

    Attire is always casual.

    What's the parking situation for lunch time?

    All of DTLV is hourly paid parking. There is a lot directly across the street with plentiful spots, as well as the streets surrounding. All are paid by the hour.

    Is it ok to just go for bloody marys on the patio or do we need to order food?

    You are welcome to just drink without food. I believe our courtyard is open for outdoor seating currently.

    What time are they open for brunch on the weekends?

    11:00am for Sunday Brunch

    Is there an elevator to the roof top for guests who are unable to climb stairs? Thanks!

    Yes there is in the main building lobby. If you have issue locating, please seek assistance from one of our hosts.

    Is there a food menu for the outside roof top bar area or is it strictly a bar for drinks?

    Our full menu, both food and beverage, is available on our rooftop as well.

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    8.1 miWestside
    $$$

    We wanted to have a nice dinner, while avoiding tourist traps. We decided to give Echo & Rig a…read moreshot. It did not disappoint. Our server, Marcos, was incredible. He spent a lot of time explaining the menu and answering questions. He never seemed to be in a rush and was on top of it. There were others constantly filling water, removing plates, etc. The service alone was impeccable. We loved the mushroom fries. The basil aioli it came with was fantastic. We also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were more like a salad, fresh with lemon and pistachio. The creamy garlic mashed potatoes were also fantastic. My wife and I both tried the Spencer cut steak. It was grilled to perfection. Great char and came out the way I ordered it. Juicy and not fatty, an excellent cut. I really enjoyed the sorbet as well. I was so full, but it was a welcomed, refreshing conclusion to our meal. The atmosphere of the restaurant was classy. The food and service amazing. Can't wait to return here when in town next. Thank you Marcos and team!

    My husband had dined at the Henderson location a couple of years ago and had such an amazing…read moreexperience, he wanted to go to the Trivoli location for our anniversary dinner. The first floor of the restaurant was very cool! You could see the cuts of meat in the refrigerators and there is also a bar on the left of the entrance. There was a beautiful chandelier by the staircase as well. The upstairs dining area was very plain however. Bare walls, industrial type of standard light fixtures. The server recommended the skirt steak which we ordered MR. Also ordered the ribeye, portobello mushrooms fries and the steak tartare to start. I've never seen a steak tartare come out brown as it shows in the photo. I was so hungry, so I tried some, assuming the kitchen wouldn't send out bad raw meat. It tasted ok but the more I kept eating the weirder I felt about the color. We asked the manager if this was a common occurrence as my experience with steak tartare had never been this way. She said that it shouldn't come out brown and said she'd take it off the menu. She then later came back to explain that the lime juice that's in the marinade oxidizes the raw beef so that's why it's brown... which is an acceptable answer I suppose? It just felt weird bc I couldn't find any photos of browned steak tartare on google when looking up the restaurant menu. The steaks we ordered MR came out. The ribeye was cooked decently but the skirt steak was more on the rare side so we had to send it back for an oven heat up for 1 more minute. I enjoyed the skirt steak but it was too sweet to enjoy the whole thing. Cooking it in the oven for another minute made it even sweeter. It tasted like over sweetened Korean galbi in steak form. I'd say the portobello fries was my favorite dish and decided to take the rest to go to pick at in the hotel. After dinner we were given the dessert menu which didn't really call out to me, but since we told the server it was our anniversary, they gave us complimentary sorbet which was very nice. I liked the sorbet quite a lot but I was pretty full so didn't get to enjoy much of it. The gesture was kind though. At the end, the steak tartare was not taken off our receipt so we had to ask for that to be taken off since the manager told us she'd do that. The server gladly obliged. I want to say, that there was a female employee - maybe a busser, who worked really hard to be attentive with our waters and clearing our plates. I wish I got her name! I believe she was Latina with a ponytail if that helps at all working Saturday evening of Labor Day weekend at 6PM. All in all, the experience was not as great as my husband's first time at the Henderson location - he said the cuts were so much bigger before and the ambience of the Henderson location was more fine dining-esque. But the economy is tough lately so I figured the quality could've easily gone down. Because the price points were very reasonable, I thought it was up to par with what we paid. Probably won't go back unfortunately but it was great to try it out. The plaza it is in is called Trivoli(?) and I thought it was a cute spot with a lot of shops. Although everything was closed by 8, we walked around to digest a little and enjoyed the evening.

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    Loch duart salmon sandwich with miso slaw and garlic potato chips (a bit off today)

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    La Cave - Vegan tacos

    La Cave

    3.9(1k reviews)
    3.2 miThe Strip
    $$$

    This was by far our favorite dining experience in Vegas this week the plates were small but…read moredelicious and we left feeling fully satisfied. The service was excellent and polite. Can't wait to comeback again.

    This was the second or third time we've been here.. some things better this time, some not quite as…read moregood... We had an 11:00 Rez, seated right away, drink orders taken. One of our party said they wanted room temperature water instead of iced, server said they don't normally have that, but he eventually brought some, never brought the hot tea we ordered though. Pretty good selection of vittles. Egg and carb heavy IMHO. We really wanted some fruit, but that never came around until we were almost ready to leave. Almost all the hot items were served almost lukewarm. Probably due to the fact we were at one end of the dining room and the servers came in from the other end and made their rounds. Selection was pretty good , but I was craving either bacon or sausage and I never saw any making its way to our table. It did seem that by the time the servers got to our table, their trays were pretty close to empty. So maybe mixing it up a bit and starting at different corners with each rotation? But the food was good, definitely brunchie . Standouts to me were the egg benedict's (two kinds) . And the yoghurt and fruit and the berry dish. Other diners at the table thought the mini burgers and the grits were good. (The grits were too creamy for me, but that is just a personal preference) Other diners liked the flatbreads and the ubi pancakes. They do have a bottomless beverage option as well, and our server happily had the bartender prepare a couple to go drinks before we left. Final opinion, still a good deal and alternative to the buffet, especially with respect to lines and wait times... We'll be back of course, still need to get my applewood bacon.

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    La Cave - Dining area

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