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    Chicago Joe's

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    CHICAGO JOE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Tina B.

    Chicago Joe's is definitely vintage Vegas! This adorable brick house downtown from the 1930s is the perfect vibe for a vintage Vegas old-school feel. Our server was great, great sense of humor, and very attentive. This family run business has been serving Southern Italian dishes made from recipes passed down from the owner's grandma since 1975. Make sure to sit in the back of the house. If you would like a cooler area the front of the house seems to get much warmer in the Vegas summer. I personally enjoyed the muscles. They came with a red sauce and some pasta underneath. The veal Parmesan is good and plentiful but the chicken Parmesan was an even larger dish.

    Edwin M.

    A real nice dining experience the food is good presented nice nice selection of wine a clean place with a great atmosphere and nice people to help

    Justin K.

    I've gone to Vegas plenty of times and looked past Chicago Joe's so many times when searching Italian food and finally decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. The atmosphere is cozy and feels like one of those local spots that's been around forever. Actually, it has! Something like 46 years in business. The food came out hot, the portions were generous, and everything tasted homemade. The pasta was rich without being overly heavy, and the garlic bread disappeared way too fast. My partner and I came hungry so in a matter of minutes all the food was gone. Even the waiter was surprised. We had built an appetite for dinner for sure. Parking is limited and so is space, so make sure to make reservations ahead of time. This will save you a headache if you arrive and no availability. If you love Italian, this place won't disappoint. Don't skip this place!

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    Michael T.

    Great experience. Small little hole in the wall. My kinda place. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend the steamers

    Eggplant Parmegiana with a side of Rigatoni.
    Becky L.

    The place is so cute, small but still comfortable. It's important to know that you must have a reservation. The food was delicious. We started with the Artichoke appetizer which was in a very good sauce. They served a bread basket for the table as we waited for our order. The bread was so soft!! Our orders were Eggplant Parmegiana, Lasagna, Chicken Piccata, and Chicken Alfredo. All served with soup or salad. 3 of the meals (except the Lasagna) were served with a side of Rigatoni. Everything was delicious; we were all pleased with our dishes. Our server was very attentive and provided a complimentary Tiramasu for our Anniversary, which was the best I've ever had. There was a fine chocolate powder on top then a drizzle of a rich dark chocolate! Yum! We asked for 4 forks because this dessert was very shareable! Will definitely be back.

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    Marivic C.

    Cute little spot that i heard about and wanted to try! Parked in back but you can park across the street.. make reservations since tables are limited. Food was excellent. Lasagna was hitting the spot! Bucket list checked

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    William D.

    This is one of our favorite restaurants and by far the best lasagna in the city. We love coming here. The waiters are great and have been here for a very long time. It's a very small restaurant that used to be a house that was built in the 40's. It's pretty tight but very comfortable and cozy and charming. The food is great and the prices are much better than most places around them. Always make sure to make a reservation because as mentioned there aren't that many tables to begin with.

    Chicken Parmigiana w/ Pasta Side
    Becky K.

    Blink and you would miss it. The Italian restaurant is located inside on old house turned restaurant in downtown Las Vegas. Seating is limited so I would recommend a reservation. All entrees come with soup or salad. I had the soup which was ok. My spouse had the salad with creamy garlic dressing. The dressing is made in house. It was delicious. For my meal I had the ravioli. It was a very generous portion. It was good. My spouse had the chicken Parmesan. It was also a very generous helping. The prices were reasonable for Las Vegas and the waiter was very nice.

    Seafood Joe (I think)
    Meg H.

    What Hidden gem. It's not really hidden but very unassuming as it is in a house! Intimate atmosphere and the food is outstanding. We loved the busy atmosphere and how engaging the staff was. Probably the BEST Italian food I've ever had. We saw a whole family come in to eat as well as a lot of takeout. You can tell this place is very well liked in the community. We can't wait to come back.

    Chicken Parm
    Todd C.

    Excellent place got so lucky to be recommended. The food has soooo much flavor and the service is over the top.

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    Todd M.

    It's been a very long time since I have been to this place. Born in the mid 70's, little has changed about this downtown Las Vegas staple. Tiny spot serving traditional Italian dishes. Solid menu of pastas, chicken and seafood dishes. Randy, our server was very accommodating and really covered his half of the restaurant very well. Dinner was good and there was leftovers for sure. If you're into an old school restaurant and Vegas institution check out, Chicago Joes.

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    Quentin D.

    I love to find restaurants off the beaten path and stumbled onto Chicago Joe's. Lucky me! Walking in it's got a great feel and vibe. A little on the darker side (loved it) and friendly. My waiter was the bald waiter from Boston (I don't recall his name) and other than having bad taste in sports teams, he was an impeccable waiter! Great friendly banter and very knowledgeable about food! Finally my meal! The bread was hot & fresh, olive oil & balsamic perfect as well as my house salad. Finally the cioppino came! Whoohoo! Fresh & good sized shellfish and fish. I like the sauce a bit more "brothy" but it was solid! Th pasta was fresh oh and my Peroni was cold! Great experience!

    Half Lasagna and half Marlene's Chicken
    Gabrielle J.

    Date night with my hunny at Chicago Joe's was a great experience. Joe was our waiter and he was wonderful. I couldn't decide what I wanted and said to surprise me and he brought me half and half which was so awesome, I ended up loving both, either would have been a great choice! My husband had the garlic sauce pasta with shrimp, it was great. Ambiance is so charming and special. Staff has lots of knowledge about the history of the restaurant and building and are happy to share. Def recommend!

    Cheesecake with a strawberry puree sauce and whipped cream! Yum!!!

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    A-ma-zing! Service was custom; very personal. Good was great. I loved my eggplant parm. I'd order it again. Fun old Vegas decor.

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    Cool place. Old School. Service was great! Atmosphere is also great. I had the fettuccine Alfredo. A little bland. Glad I went.

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    Is outside wine allowed? If so, what is the corkage fee?

    The restaurant has a beer and wine license. The wine is amazing. Order the house carafe.

    What is the parking situation?

    GreenLight Dispensary owns the back parking lot. When I was there a couple months ago my car got towed along with 10 others. They have one sign which was blocked by a weed dispensary employee. Completely Predatory towing. They now have a ton of… 

    The website has a lunch menu, but then it states they don't open until 5pm. Does anyone know which one is wrong?

    They no longer have lunch since Covid

    I received a text to confirm my reservation through the app but am confused as to how to do so. I clicked on the link and all it did was tell me to download Yelp, which I already have. Help?

    I would suggest you call the restaurant instead of using the app

    Do they serve liquor?

    beer & wine only!!

    Is parking hard downtown? Do they have their own parking area?

    They have a tiny parking lot behind the building. You can also park on the street.

    Do you have private dining or able to accommodate a large group?

    There's is only about 10-14 tables which are not private. If you have a large group I would suggest you try to reserve the whole restaurant for your gathering. It's quite small in there.

    Are your menu prices up to date on your website?

    The website is not up to date, but Yelpers have images of current menus.

    Is the pasta homemade?

    our pasta is imported from Italy!

    Thanks, Marlene. Does the the pasta in olive oil for $18 at dinner come with a salad? Thanks.

    Hi David! we are open for dine-in as of 7/22 for diner only. we have only 8 tables so we suggest reservations. lunches and delivery will becoming soon. Thank you for your question. We look forward to seeing you!

    Is restaurant handicap accessible?

    Yes. Enter thru the rear parking area. It has a ramp.

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    The Palace Station Oyster Bar - IG: la.foodie.chef

    The Palace Station Oyster Bar

    4.5(4.3k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I'd been thinking about this meal since my first pan roast in June…read more I arrived at the Palace Station Casino on Saturday. We got in the Oyster Bar Line at 11:34AM. Reading previous reviews, I saw some people stating that they waited two hours so I was mentally preparing. It seemed as though there were about 15 people in front of us in line so I was hoping it would go fast. We ended up getting seated at 12:59pm. So it was about an hour and a half for us. Victoria was our server and she was on top of it! Immediately when we sat down, she handed us two sourdough bread rolls, some butter, and the menus. She asked us what we wanted to drink and my partner ordered a draft beer, whereas I just had my water from my water bottle. She then asked us if we needed some time to look at the menu or if we were ready and after an hour and a half wait, we were well prepared with what we wanted to order. We ordered a dozen of the gulf oysters, and two pan roasts. One pan roast was the combo (level 2) and the other was the palace pan roast (level 3). When both pan roasts came out they were HOT, but that was not stopping us from shoving every bite of deliciousness into our mouths. Having had the palace pan roast in the past, and now trying the combo pan roast, I really did enjoy the combo better because I'm more of a seafood person. My partner had the palace pan roast for the first time and he instantly understood why I was raving about it for months. There's just something about the tomatoey, creamy, bisque like consistency mixed with some white rice that I just can't describe other than perfect. This is what you dream about on a cold fall day. I've personally always enjoyed the level 2 spice level, because I don't find it to be spicy or painful at all, but the man in front of us in line said he prefers 5. I like that you're able to customize it because everyone has a different spice tolerance and what everyone finds enjoyable is subjective per person. My partner and I ended up ordering an extra side of rice when it became apparent that the one side each would not be enough for us. He loves his rice, and I only take nibbles, so he usually eats mine. However, for this meal, I was not sharing my rice, so he had to order another side. Overall- highly recommend. The food is well worth the wait. After being in line for an hour and a half it's hard to be grumpy when the service is so efficient & friendly and the food taste this good.

    I absolutely loved the Pan Roast Signature Plate! I ordered Level 6, and every bite was packed with…read moreamazing flavor--you just can't stop enjoying it! The spice level was perfect for me. Level 6 has a nice kick while still allowing you to fully enjoy all the flavors. Level 10 is the spiciest option if you're looking for more heat. The unlimited white rice and sourdough bread were the perfect additions to the dish. Everything was delicious and satisfying. Tip: Make sure you arrive with enough time, as there can sometimes be a wait to be seated. It's definitely worth the wait!

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    Don's Prime

    Don's Prime

    4.4(397 reviews)
    1.8 miThe Strip
    $$$$
    Fine dining
    Takes reservations

    From the moment we booked our dinner, Don's Prime Steakhouse made us feel genuinely taken care of…read more The concierge coordinated directly with Manager John Boardwell, who went out of his way to ensure our unexpectedly large group would still be comfortably accommodated. That level of flexibility and hospitality is rare and truly stood out. When we arrived, the hostesses greeted us with warmth that set the tone for the evening. Our server James and his team delivered attentive, seamless service throughout the night, and the ambiance of Don's Prime elevated the entire experience. Our colleagues were in town for Black Hat / DEF CON week, and this dinner became one of the standout moments of their trip. A heartfelt thank‑you to John Boardwell for making sure our group had such a memorable night. In addition Thank you to Concierge Mitch for making the connections needed to ensure we were well taken cared of. ---If you want, I can tighten this into a short survey version, adjust it into a more formal corporate tone, or make it more energetic for social media.

    I heard this was one of the best steakhouses and it definitely didn't disappoint! I made a…read morereservation which you did need to pay a fee to reserve just fyi. But made the experience so much easier. The restaurant is at the Fontainebleau Hotel. I was simply amazed on how beautiful this place is which also the dress code is enforced so dress up ! The food was omg so good i was so shocked i really loved the place and i would definitely go back , i loved how they also gave us a little cake for a birthday we celebrated such a nice little touch. 10/10. Food we got : Filet Mignon, Chicken, Broccolini, mac & cheese, creamed corn with bacon and potato gratin (scalloped potatoes) and of course the house bread that is oh soo soo delicious! A la cart style for all

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    Water Grill - Las Vegas - Peruvian scallops

    Water Grill - Las Vegas

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    3.4 miThe Strip
    $$$

    Came back here because Hub wanted this burger he had before...I however wanted something different…read moreso I opted for a sushi roll because the fish here is so fresh. Food came and the roll looked beautiful, however as I began to eat it, I would have never believed this sushi roll would be the best one I have ever had...and I have had many all over the world. The salmon was just so good and the hazelnuts sprinkled all over it just brought it over the top. 26 dollars and worth every penny!!! Hub loved his burger again....this place just has some really great food!!! Service and ambience were magnificent as always.

    We've been to the Water Grill at The Forum Shops several times. They serve phenomenal food, but we…read morewere very disappointed to find out that their famous complimentary Parker House rolls are no longer free. They now charge $11 for 7 rolls, which was a letdown since they used to be a signature free perk. That being said, the rest of our meal was outstanding. The octopus was super tender and packed with flavor, and the king salmon sushi roll was also very good. For the mains, the Chilean sea bass was perfectly cooked, but the absolute highlight was the butternut squash gnocchi paired with the butternut squash puree. Spectacular! Give me 14 of them right now! We finished the night with the pistachio tiramisu featuring a housemade pistachio Nutella, which was the perfect end to the meal. The food is incredible, but definitely be prepared for the new charge on the bread!

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    Cin-Cin Brewhouse & Seafood Bar - Seared wagyu roll

    Cin-Cin Brewhouse & Seafood Bar

    4.7(241 reviews)
    0.3 miArts District, Downtown

    I don't understand..how is this place not getting more recognition and love…read more It's in the Arts district across from the English hotel. We finally got to make are our way after some friends mentioned how much they LOVED the food. That sold us and off we went. Tucked in between buildings, kind of tricky to see there signage but you'll notice a gold sitting man statue right by the door. Good lawwwd the food here just blew us away. We had the Yellow Tail Crudo. This was refreshing, sauce was excellent and savory we remarked on perfect they had this cut it wasn't thin or overtly thick. Enough to pick up and and enjoy the bite. Crispy Rice, was hit we're suckers for this sort of dish. The small bites, tasty tuna, crispy rice and glaze is all around tasty as fu*k. Teppan Udon Noodles - I don't usually order noodles when I'm having sushi, but this dish came highly recommended by our friend. After the 1st bite we saw why. The sauce is insanely savory, a bit thick but paired so well with the dense udon noodle. If you like noodles definitely fit this one in. Negi Toro Roll - Is a stand up throw your glasses across the room good. I hate how much I loved it bc I know I'll crave it. It's not a heavy roll in fact it's so light you'll believe you can probably eat 2 or 3 more..I was told no bc I already ordered enough dishes..I did get full after scarfing eveything..but I still wanted more! Just go, gawd now I'm craving eveything again. You might find me there.

    Fantastic happy hour! $.99 oysters for the freshest and tastiest oysters in town is a deal hard to…read morebeat! Every item we have ever ordered from the menu is fresh, high quality, beautifully presented and most importantly delicious! Service is always top notch, with quick and attentive staff with a chef that is also attentive and communicative. One of our most favorite things is that this is a brewhouse, so they have really good in house beers and just a great drink selection. As a michelada enthusiast I was very pleasantly surprised that their in house michelada is one of the best I have had! Relatively kid friendly place, our kids enjoy their miso soup that also has mushrooms so it's more filling than other misos. They also enjoy the avocado handroll and edamame. All in all, this is a great place to grab a bite and some good drinks, especially for people who value quality over quantity.

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    Bajamar Seafood & Tacos

    Bajamar Seafood & Tacos

    4.7(1.3k reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    We were craving Mexican and didn't find anything on the strip we ended up here and everything was…read moreamazing! Fish taco, spicy shrimp taco, shrimp tostada, and octopus chicharron taco. All so good. The employees were friendly and the place was clean :) definitely coming back.

    Wow wow wow! I've known about this place for years and never gave it a chance. We passed by it so…read moremuch over the years due to Luv-Its being right next door. The dining area had a candy bar shape, there is also seating at the bar. Please please sit by a window though, for some premium people watching of some of Downtown's more affluent residents. So far everything I've had here is bomb, we usually start with the chips with bean dip and ease our way into one of the most diverse and colorful taco and tostada collections I've ever seen on a menu, there's also a good chunk of ceviche. The Bajamar fish taco is an instant classic, watch out for the small green pepper chunks! My favorite is the Puerto Nuevo Taco, Shrimp with rice and beans with some pico and chile. Also enjoyed the octopus chicharron. Long live the chicharron! We also share the Surf N Turf fries, shrimp and carne asada mixed with mozzarella on fries! A must share with a companion or all by yourself. Couldn't ask for more in service, they check on you constantly and it's easy to get their attention. The ambiance does have a Baja beach vibe to it with the playa music and colorful aura. This will be in my repertoire for a while, come check it out!

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