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    Esther's Kitchen

    4.4 (3.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    daviola pizza
    Koi B.

    tried this spot for brunch and ill definitely be back for the dinner menu! at 10:30 on a saturday their next opening wouldve been at 2pm, so we opted for bar seating. our waiter was very nice and juggled his seats well, still tending to waters and our other needs. the space is lively and cute, and the bar was noticeably tidy. a spot thats worth the hype and worth a wait for sure drinks! american in paris - a light drink thats refreshing and not too sweet. a bit too minty for me, which covered up a lot of the fruit in bloom - strong, with a heavier mouthfeel. a bit sweeter, i liked this a lot! food! meatball sando - soo good and flavorful with a medium rare cook. i love the mixed taro and sweet potato chips it comes with! the side salad is well dressed. daviola pizza - really good, my boyfriends favorite. i find the hot honey not super noticeable. the crust is very good but its a bit too thin for me personally. still, tastes great!

    Chopped salad and bread
    Hannah M.

    My husband and I went here twice while in Las Vegas off a recommendation from our Uber driver and were very impressed (ergo going twice!). First of all, the place is beautiful and very buzzy. We sat at the bar both times (first time because it was the only seating available, second by choice). Service was extremely friendly and helpful. Logan was working the bar the first time and was great with walking us through the menu with recommendations. It was fast but not overbearing or pushy by any means. We tried a bunch of things off the menu. The house sourdough bread was good, not great. You can choose from a number of spreads to accompany it and we got the fegatini (chicken liver, foie gras, saba, and strawberry) and it came with butter. We got the Italian chopped salad both times (salumi + provolone + chili + tomatoes + garbanzo + olives). At $19 it was a bit expensive for a salad but it was large and filling. We really enjoyed this. We got the Zucca pasta (fennel sausage sugo + roasted tomatoes + rabe + pecorino). Also a bit pricy at $29 but a large portion and absolutely delicious. We would definitely reorder this. The Ricotta Gnudi (beets + truffle + golden balsamic butter + pistachio pesto) however, was a paltry size for $28 and wasn't very good - we didn't even finish this one. Anyway, some hits and some misses, but definitely a spot I would recommend if you're looking for something that's not on the strip. I'd personally go back and reorder the chopped and zucca for sure.

    the spread
    Debora K.

    Delicious must try place when in Vegas w/ a car~ We paid for parking (public lot) & it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. Perfect atmosphere for all occasions- fun night out for drinks, date night, or family night. Make a reservation otherwise you may way for a long time. Service/waitress was also great, but the only complaint was there was a very long gap between our dishes (40 min gap from pizza/salad & the other dishes), which is the only reason for the 4/5. Very awesome that they make all dough in house & made to order, which is probably the reason it takes some time. If you're not the hangry type or have enough time to sit, talk, & drink, it shouldn't be an issue. I will rate things off how much I recommend them out of 5 (most recommended). We ordered some drinks (3) including strawberry lemonade (4), little gem caesar salad (5), peach/prosciutto pizza (7: must try!), mushroom risotto (4), lamb osso buco (1; way too salty), fusilli (4; if you like adventurous flavors), & zucca (3). Some are seasonal, so you might not be able to find it. Already started recommending them to ppl who are visiting & will definitely be back when in Vegas :)

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    Vanessa T.

    Esther's Kitchen has finally been ticked off of my Vegas must-visit list! Getting a dinner reservation here is difficult, but I lucked out on a Sunday brunch- booked two weeks in advance. Our party of 5 celebrated my birthday a little early, and it couldn't have gone better. Firstly, the restaurant is very cute! Open kitchen, beautiful bar, and an eclectic decor to match their rotating, experimental menu. Interesting pairings all around. These chefs have fun building fresh and flavorful plates. We started with the sourdough and three dips. The basil dip and the burrata were tasty, but they had some interesting options from anchovies to bleu cheese. It was tough deciding, but well worth ordering! The loaf was fresh and flavorful, and I'm a sucker for a good sourdough. Pictures did not do Esther's justice, because each one of us was shocked at the portions! They are generous. My biscuits and gravy came with 4-5 biscuits and took me literally all day to finish! Well worth the price. The ingredients are very high quality and it comes through each bite! Service was fantastic. Regular visits, refills, and great cocktails. The staff knows whats up and how to keep a fun, relaxed vibe. They even offered to take group photos for us! The complimentary birthday dessert was definitely a bonus, and delicious. All in all, Esther's is a Las Vegas must. Dress it up or down, come for dinner or even brunch. It's a good time with fantastic, QUALITY food! A great balance of Instagramable, delicious, and fairly priced!

    Devon E.

    Before our trip to Vegas, my husband I did some research on amazing dining off the strip and Ester's Kitchen kept coming up. A seasonal Italian kitchen with great cocktails sounded right up our alley, so we made a reservation for lunch. It was on the arts district so nice area to walk around as well. There was some street parking a few blocks away that was actually free during lunchtime hours to encourage business. The joint was hopping inside. We were greeted and told our table would be ready in a few minutes. The interior was very aesthetically pleasing, lots of tables of various sizes and a large bar area. While waiting I saw Howie from the Backstreet Boys come into the restaurant! He also knows what's good. You could smell the amazing sourdough bread baking when you walk in the door, so we knew we were ordering that and also got the three choice of dips to go with it. We got burrata, fegatini, and a third I can't recall. I enjoyed all three. Definitely some flavor profiles I hadn't tried before. But it was fun to try some new dips. The sourdough was pure perfection, soft and warm inside with crunchy and flaky crust. It also came with a salted butter and olive oil. You can order a loaf to go which I recommend if you can. You gonna be thinking about the bread all day anyway. For the rest of our food we decided to share a couple thongs so ordered a salad, two sandwiches, and a pasta. There was so much on the menu that sounded good. First to arrive was the Garlic Oil Poached Tuna Salad. It was a mix of refreshing mixed greens, tomatoes, a nicely poached eggs, and pieces of tuna. I was thinking it was going to be a seared tuna,but it was cooked. Regardless it was well seasoned and tasted good. To me, the Chittara Cacio Pepe was the entree star. It's such a simple pasta topped with pecorino and peppercorns but when it's done right, wow. The pasta was clearly freshly made and the sauce was so creamy. Yum! The sandwiches came with some mixed greens and various potato chips including purple and sweet. The Garlic Roasted Turkey Sandwich was deli style turkey served on a sesame roll, topped with a slaw and parmesan frico. The Meatball Sub was also on sesame roll, topped with pomodoro, basil ricotta, and provolone. The meatball was a little different, shaped more like a sausage but similar flavor. The tomato sauce was excellent as expected. Of the two the meatball was my favorite, but both were solid. This was a first class meal and I highly recommend coming to Esters if you want to break away from the strip and okay to pay for a nicer lunch experience. You can taste the quality and honestly worth it to just stop in for the Sourdough bread alone! The service was also top notch, very attentive and prompt. We all agreed we wanted to come back next time we are in Vegas to try their dinner.

    Smashed Potatoes
    Falysa E.

    We visited Esther's Kitchen twice, once for lunch and once for dinner and had two very different experiences. Lunch (5/5): The service was exceptional from start to finish. We ordered the cherry cinnamon French toast, fresh sourdough bread with basil ricotta, and the New School Chicken Parm Sando. Everything was delicious, but the French toast was easily my favorite. The service was attentive, friendly, and really made the meal enjoyable. Dinner (3/5): Unfortunately, dinner didn't match the experience we had earlier that day. The service felt lacking, especially after seeing how incredible the lunch staff was. We ordered the Diavola pizza, Chitarra Cacio e Pepe, and smashed potatoes. The Diavola pizza was absolutely amazing and is the one reason we'd come back, it was that good. However, the pasta and potatoes were underwhelming. They tasted bland, and we just didn't understand the hype we've seen all over social media. Overall, I'd happily return for lunch and definitely for the Diavola pizza, but I hope the dinner service and consistency improve because our afternoon visit showed just how great Esther's Kitchen can be.

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    Katie K.

    I had heard so much about this place. My friend had gone years ago and loved it. They recently expanded. We made a reservation and sat at the bar. The bar staff was super attentive and helpful. They explained the menu and they make really fantastic cocktails. I think we ordered all wrong. The food was good, but nothing blew us away. That doesn't mean is was bad, it just wasn't what we were expecting. The sourdough pasta was a little more earthy and hearty than a typical pasta. It also seemed one dimensional. It needed some zest. (We added salt) The Cesar salad was also a little flat is flavor. Again, we had to add salt. The prawns were the best thing we had, and the sauce was really good. I couldn't bring myself to eat the eyeballs! The vibe inside is bustling, but warm and welcoming. The staff is really fantastic. The decor is nice and the bar seats are comfortable with backs on them. I definitely want to give this place another try. It looks like I should have gotten the pizza. That was on me. Next time!

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    Rodrigo T.

    Were in the Arts District of Las Vegas Nevada for lunch and the birthday boy wanted to try out Esther's Kitchen for brunch. So we did. Basil Ricotta Sourdough -I make sourdough and this is absulutely superd. The sourdough has perfect texture, its has that perfect crust. That basil ricotta spread is amazing with it. The bread also stands by itself. 10/10 Caccio E Peppe - A little bit on the salty side. But everything else is on point. The pepper is present. The cheese flavor is coming in really nicely. 8/10 Smoked Ocean Trout - a take on the popular gravlax and bagel. This is something extremely familiar. I did enjoy this little toastie. 9/10 Cherry Cinnamon French Toast - We asked for this to be served last as our dessert and it is phenomenal. Brioche texture is outstanding. The cherry sauce is on point and the cinnamon binds all of that awesomeness together. 10/10 The ambiance is super nice and trendy. The service was impeccable and I would highly recommend to anyone. I love you.

    Butter lettuce salad (top) & Italian chopped salad (bottom) - AMAZING!
    Natalee C.

    Definitely understand why Esther's can be hard to get into, it's AMAZING! The atmosphere is so cute and fun, the cocktails are delicious / unique & the food is so fresh and amazing. The house made pastas are a must. We had the Zucca & the cacio e Pepe, both are high recommendations. Also, the salads here are SO good - definitely recommend the butter lettuce salad and the Italian chopped. Our server was so helpful and friendly and the overall experience was truly fantastic. We were visiting from out of town, but will absolutely be back the next time we're in Vegas. LOVE it!

    Rigatoni Carbonara
    Christy L.

    Esther's was a highly recommended spot and I think I need to go back and try some other things, it may have been an off day. We made a reservation for Sunday brunch. Overall, the place is very cute, great for a date, drinks with friends, I even saw a few birthday celebrations going on. The service was great, they are very attentive and helpful. I'd heard great things about their house made sourdough, but we didn't want to get too full from bread, so we decided to skip it. I regretted it when I saw almost every other table order it. We ordered Esther's chopped salad, rigatoni carbonara, and one of the pizzas. The pizza was great, best thing that we ate. We also had a few beers and a few cocktails, drinks were good. The chopped salad was extremely salty, I even picked out the salami, but it was still super salty. The carbonara on the other hand, was very under-seasoned, it just felt like I was eating plain pasta. But it may have been the saltiness of the salad that made the pasta feel the opposite. We looked around and saw some other dishes that we thought we should have tried instead, I'd like to come back and give it another try.

    Monica M.

    Amazing food, amazing service, and it's in the heart of downtown Las Vegas? This place is always packed because Vegas knows good food! This isn't on the strip but it can be hard to find parking. I love that's it's nearby other stores so you can walk around and explore the town after stuffing yourself I didn't have anything I didn't like Just wish their sourdough was a tiny bit softer Would definitely come back again! Make sure to make reservations ***

    Keith B.

    3.5 stars for us. Came here due to all the review but our party all said 'nothing stood out'. It's Vegas and what seems close isn't, but that's ok, so we took a Lyft from our hotel to what I would call 'midtown' (it's not quite downtown Vegas?). Promptly seated and while I recan't recall our waiter's name, he was great the whole night. The atmosphere is also very nice......not Vegas extravagant, just a nice place to be. Wife and each had a glass of wine. For the table 1. Sourdough bread w 3 dips. Great bread, small dippers...we also agreed hummus was meh. 2. PEACH + PROSCIUTTO Pizza. Enjoyed. 3. SOURDOUGH TAGLIATELLE....for us, there was absolutely something missing in the taste; fell flat for us. 4. Mary's chicken: Enjoyed but nothing over the top, and we all said it was a bit small. 5. As it was my birthday, that brought a meyer lemon olive oil cake to the table..this was quite good, and very much appreciated. Out the door for 3 adults and 2 teenagers a bit over $200.

    Gary Y.

    I don't frequent Vegas much but I guess it's a newer part of town, Arts District. A lot of new restaurants. We came here on a friend's recommendation. We couldn't get an evening reservation but was able to get in for lunch. Such a cool vibe. Nice yet very cozy chic. Italian flair, great pastas and the sourdough bread ... Yes! We got the chicken liver spread. Cocktails ... something BossaNova was so good. Best of all, service was fun, attentive & personable. Great honest recommendations and got a little birthday treat at the end. It's been awhile since I left full and satisfied.

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    Do they accept tap pay or apple pay?

    They took our physical card and returned with a paper receipt, but we were also seated at the bar.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I did not see one there nor were there any children there. Menu is basically pasta and flatbread both of which can appeal to children.

    Can you eat at the bar?

    Yes, your best bet is right at 5pm. After the seats are gone, it’s first come first served by checking in at the host stand. We have an auxiliary bar upstairs where you can just get drinks or wait for your seat or table.

    Is there a private dining room for small parties?

    I'd call into the restaurant as there was a staircase, but it was blocked off so your possibilities may be high

    What is the corkage fee?

    25 but if you buy a bottle we waive a bottle

    Is there really _only_ one vegan option? :-(

    We can modify 12 items on the menu to be vegan. All our servers can walk you through the. menu and what changes are made to the dishes.

    What are the gluten free options? And do you guard against cross-contamination (for those of us with celiacs)?

    It's pretty sparse since they make their in-house sourdough bread and pasta. I remember they have a cauliflower all's romana with anchovies, chili, spices and garlic- just ask for no breadcrumbs

    Would you recommend for this spot for a graduation dinner? I have only been for brunch

    Absolutely! We had my sister's wedding dinner here and they were great with our group of about 10. Definitely add it to the notes when you make your reservation, and try to make it far in advance.

    Do you offer gluten free?

    Esther's Kitchen downtown does have some gluten-free options :)

    What is the average wait time to get any seating for dinner on weekends for walk-ins? I've given up on trying to get reservations as it's always booked?

    i walked in at about 11am on a Saturday with 30 minutes wait time. can't speak for dinner though

    Is it kid friendly?

    Yes

    Is there a trick to getting a brunch reservation? The website for rest keeps showing an error and I have called a few times but keep getting a voicemail which I did leave a message?

    Great question! The trick is - you can set a same day reservation using the Resy app. Sometimes you can call too, but if they're busy (often), they might not get to the phone unfortunately. Good luck! Also... Al Solito Posto in Summerlin has a… 

    Do you need reservation?

    Not always, but it is definitely recommended.

    Is there a happy hour?

    Not currently at Esther's

    Does Esther's Kitchen allow service animals in main dining area?

    Only on their patio area.

    Do they do Separate checks?

    Yes, up to 4 ways.

    Have they moved to there new location yet?

    No. According to this article.… 

    Do they take walk-ins? Or you must have a reservation?

    Yes! You can always try to swing a seat at the bar ☺️ but, reservations are always the move...

    Hi! Will you cut and serve a cake brought by us for a birthday?

    Call ahead and advise them, and they will do that for you.

    Does the restaurant have its own parking lot?

    No, arrive early so you can find street parking.

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    0.2 miDowntown
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    My absolute favorite bar of all time! 1000000000000000/10!!!…read more I could live at Dark Sister!!! It is my go to place to hang out with the girls on a night out! If I am in the arts district, I am at Dark Sister (if they're open... sometimes I'm there in the day and they are not open yet and I am sad. lol) It's moody, it's witchy, it's got all the Goth eclectic goodness! I love how it is decorated!!! It's giving dark academia, mixed with a séances, sprinkle in a little bit of dried flowers and top it with a tarot card. They have such a variety of seating, they have large loungey couches in the front, smaller couches with chairs and tables as you go inside, long and larger tables for larger groups in the back, a massive bar area with seating, as well as a gorgeous patio with bar seating as well as tables and loungey bench areas. It is comfy, cozy, and an amazing place to just chill and hang out. The music is always perfect. The lighting is the perfect dark dim. I have never felt more at home somewhere in my life. It is my happy place. It doesn't matter what I'm doing. If I go there it makes me happy! I absolutely love that they have a mocktail menu and that they rotate the drinks every season. I don't drink and also a lot of my friends don't either and their mocktail menu is a winner every single time, I've never had a drink there that I did not enjoy. Honestly, I would love if they had more mocktail options than they already do. I'm really glad that they added snacks!! Their snack tray is amazing I get it almost every time I'm there. The only thing I would like is for there to be more variety of snacks! I do love the chocolate covered espresso beans but somehow, I am the one that ends up finishing them and then I don't sleep... which is definitely a me problem but like... they're addictive man... we need something else chocolate, like, of course keep the chocolate covered espresso beans, but like maybe chocolate covered raisins or chocolate covered berries? If you guys added a charcuterie board... take our money!!! My friends, and I would never leave, Take all our money!! Like a witchy charcuterie board!! I absolutely love that they have an outdoor patio now!!! It is stunning! Being witchy in the fall is going to be amazing there!!! I've been going there since they opened and from the moment I walked in I was in love. I have watched as this bar has continued to grow, and it only gets better with age. I adore the staff, they are so sweet! They have always been nothing but kind and caring. If something is going down outside, they are locking us in and keeping us safe. I was there one time when there was a shooting going on outside and they immediately locked the doors until it was safe for us to leave. I appreciate how much they take safety seriously! I really love that every single time I go there it seems that they have added something new to make it an even more fun experience! They have a lot of really awesome places to take photos! Definitely cute place to have a girly witchy photo shoot! They do a lot of of events and classes, I haven't been able to go down for one of their events/classes yet, but I'm really dying to go take one of the crafty witchy classes! I love that they're not only a bar, but they're also trying to build community! Dark Sister is absolutely perfect. PERFECT. It is all I have ever wanted and more in a space. I will continue being a happy loyal customer for as long as we both shall live. Thank you, Dark Sister for existing... and making my life complete.

    Great place! We were there on first Friday which was also 4th of July weekend and the 4 of us were…read moreable to get a table outside (it was pretty full inside). The outside patio was covered and had a 2nd bar out there which was very nice. Once we sat down, someone came over to let us know to order at the bar. Once we ordered, we got our drinks very quickly. I can't remember what I got, but 1 of my friends got the spicy drink that comes in a skull glass with 2 peppers to look like horns, loved the presentation! We had great service from the hostess to the bartender! There was a place across the way playing live music, so that was nice in the space. Not sure if we could hear music out there without it. I thought the prices were pretty average for a bar downtown. We also gave the photo booth a try inside and came away with 2 great strips. Great place to stop in for a drink!

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    Dark Sister - Interior

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    Dark Sister - Fantastic tequila drinkv Spice & Stone. Plum powder is one of my new favorites.

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    Fantastic tequila drinkv Spice & Stone. Plum powder is one of my new favorites.

    The Laundry Room - The neat bathroom

    The Laundry Room

    4.3(774 reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown
    $$

    While this is a no food speakeasy, we enjoy the popcorn, the menu is a book, and each chapter…read moreexplains the drinks. I loved chapter one drinks and chapter four. While I usually share a image its against the rules. I can only describe it as a imaginative background with small and yet delightful variety in amber red hues.

    Pro: Fear and Loathing menu, updated furniture, yummy drinks…read more Con: Not the previous Laundry Room you remembered, glorified tourist trap, lack of atmosphere control. Slow drink service. The Laundry Room is dead, long live the Laundry Room. The remodel that took place during Jan to May 2026 saw a wide amount of change from Corner Management, the mother company of LR. They got rid of the absolute corner stone of the lead bartender, Anthony, and redecorated the place to look more like the sister bar, Doberman Drawing Room (5 Stars). The remodel was absolutely needed, as the regulars and Dean's List could point out, the place was kind of falling apart. From water warped bar top, uncomfortable chairs, and chipped paint/worned carpet, you would think this place WAS left over from the Prohibition era. What sets this establishment apart from any of the pretend speakeasy on the strip is the atmosphere. At any given time, you could cram 16 people there at a time, even with the reduced drinking time cut from 2 hours to 90 minutes, this place could only cycle thru 50 to 60 people from the reduced nightly opening of 4 hours from 6 hours previously. This make LR special, not some faux speakeasy in Cosmo or Resort World that could jam in 80 people per hour with room to spare. Gone is the rugged identity of the old laundry room for El Cortez, this is spiced up, every square inch of the wall is covered with some art piece, very much different from the Depression era decor. Some art selection are just straight up chaos from the management, the main cherub piece behind the bar is just insanity. The new master of house, Davey, showed skills with his new 14 drink menu, but fell short of what made LR great in the past 14 years. Now, the man had just two months to create his drink list and per himself, had to start from the scratch from when he took over.. So, with that said, let's focus on the drinks. Hemingway Dalguiri, Dust + Ether, and High Noon Static - all great in taste, presentation, and talent, abet we can see the hesitation when making his own drinks, thus slowing down service by quite a bit. My party saw him struggle making 6 drinks at once, 4 of them the same drinks. Recommendation from someone else, maybe record the drink making process and try to eliminate non productive habits and motions via video viewing. Since Davey is a visionary, looking in the past is a deal breaker for him. If you are trying to finish up a previous menu for the Dean's List, the joke is on you, that is a no. Where the hostess (the only person that survived the purge from the remodel) explained to him that exception needs to happen to keep the Dean's List going, the answer was a no since no one at management told him about this. When asked about what will the new requirements will be for the future, it's simple, finish the menu before it's replaced with no chance of catching up. Once a menu is done, it's done. I guess it's easier to keep the drinks under control with less ingrediencies needed behind the bar, but wait a minute... drink number 15, Research and Development, that should give Davey some leeway to non menu drinks right? Turns out, not so much. Sidecar- cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice. Simple right? He leaves the room to get something from Commonwealth... didn't management installed a new fridge to hold the larger ice cubes, where previous bar keep have to venture out all the time? Turns out, there was no Cognac or any Brandy in the Laundry Room. I can see how things are shaped, strict bottle control is for the benefit of the bar, not for the customer. There is now Vodka, foam, and milk wash but lost Cognac or Brandy, but besides the freedom of choices were also compounded with complete lack of rules. For the last 14 years, the hostess and bar staff on rotation were friendly yet firm about house rules. First given upon entering the secret or window doors, then by the bartender after an aperitif is given (now eliminated). No photo, religion, politic, standing at the bar, name dropping, brawling, telephone calls, PDA, and smoking, plus don't be creepy, be patient, and know your limit. Most of these were not enforced the first 2 times my party of regulars have visited since the remodel. The cardinal sin of allowing one single 4 top to seat 2 people at a time is just wild. But hey, no rules are listed on the new simple menu and none giving at the door or at the seats. So what is this place now? 20 to 23 dollars for a drink plus more for popcorn. All for the experience of being in a noise warfare between Commonwealth and La Mona Rosa's speaker systems, with LR's own music turned up high, and the piano only used one night of the week. I would recommend Doberman Drawing Room as of now for better drinks options, less noise, and vibe. The new menu to replace Fear and Laundry will come out this Fall, will be bring some regulars with me to check on LR again and hopefully give more than 2 stars on the next review.

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    The Laundry Room - Bathroom

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    Velveteen Rabbit - Inside decor

    Velveteen Rabbit

    4.4(667 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 This was my second time here and it was less busy than the first time I came. I feel like this place can be easily missed since the building is all black, but definitely worth stopping in for. Vibes are very dark and intimate, yet lively. I am not sure how to explain it, but I liked it. Lol Somehow you can make a reservation, but I haven't looked into it. There were a bunch of seating against the wall on the couches but they were all reserved. My friend and I ended up at the bar in the "standing room" which was fine! Their seasonal menu is Conspiracy Theory based. I from that menu and my drink was called the Moon Landing Hoax, which was recommended to me but pretty strong in my opinion. I will say that the aesthetic of the drink was super cool with the astronaut. My friend ordered from their regular menu. She enjoyed her Repo Espresso Martini and she would order that again! All in all, I still like this bar a lot! I would come back again.

    So glad I finally made it in! We were trying to kill some time between activities and we decided to…read morepop in for a drink. We were sat at a super cute table (there were 4 of us) and looked through the menu. The decor was super cute! Sort of old vintage looking couches around some tables, dim lighting, I loved the vibe. We each ordered something different from their cocktail menu from our very nice server. While waiting for those, our friend went to close out the tab and ordered shots, but asked for something that would be good. They proceeded to give us something with muddled strawberries, I was blown away at how good it was! Best shot I have ever had, so fresh. I love when you give bartenders freedom to play and create something so good! Our cocktails were so interesting and very tasty. I'd love to come back when we have some more time and try some of the other drinks. Everything about this place was amazing to me! Vibe, staff, the drinks, I had a great time!

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    Velveteen Rabbit - Inside decor

    Inside decor

    Velveteen Rabbit - Ambiance of the bar

    Ambiance of the bar

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    The Vault - Expresso martini jelly cubes to conclude our visit

    The Vault

    4.4(120 reviews)
    3.3 miThe Strip
    $$$$

    We came to the Vault at the Bellagio which is a hidden speakeasy…read more The hostess was very nice and professional. We did a walk in and were lucky to grab a seat at the bar. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with beautiful decor and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The service was outstanding. Our bartender was super friendly and every drink were crafted and presented beautifully. The cocktails are definitely on the expensive side, but you're paying for the entire experience. They also bring out complimentary snacks and dessert jellies, and everything is served with incredible attention to detail. It's a small space, so I'd recommend making a reservation. If you're looking to treat yourself to a unique cocktail experience in Las Vegas, I would definitely recommend The Vault.

    We had a fantastic time at The Vault! This place is a true hidden gem. The cocktail menu is…read moreincredibly creative, with each drink thoughtfully crafted and bursting with unique flavors. The atmosphere is sophisticated and intimate, making it the perfect spot for a high-end night out. Our server, Jessica provided top-notch service, she was professional, attentive, and incredibly welcoming throughout the evening. They even surprised us with complimentary snacks and cocktail shots, which was such a generous and thoughtful touch that made our night feel even more special! The small bites we ordered were also absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with our drinks. If you're looking for a refined experience with outstanding drinks, a great vibe, and amazing hospitality, The Vault is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

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    The Vault - Forgot what was in it, but it was delicious

    Forgot what was in it, but it was delicious

    The Vault - Caviar croissaunt ($58)

    Caviar croissaunt ($58)

    The Vault - Gold bar ($10)

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    Gold bar ($10)

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