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    Howlin’ Ray’s

    4.5 (229 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Mild and medium tenders
    Amelea J.

    The line isn't as bad as it is in LA. It goes by pretty quickly. I think for as much as they charge in general, the sauces should be free unless people are asking for hella sauces. The chicken is juicy I'll give them that. The seasoning is good if you're a seasoning wing type of person versus a sticky sauce type. That's where the divide is. Would I get it again, probably not but I'm glad I tried it. This is located in the Venetian food hall and they're open until midnight - I think. Typical food court vibes where you struggle finding a place to sit.

    3 piece tender and fries.
    Jeff B.

    My partner and I split a 3-piece tender and ordered fries and one of the sauces. It was our first time, so got one mild and 2 medium. The chicken is excellent. The meat is really moist and juicy and the thin coating, both mild and medium, were terrific. The fries were nice and crunchy on the outside and tender in the inside. The counter staff were friendly and helpful as I explained that it was our first time. The sauce doesn't do much for me, but it does have flavor. I've been to chicken places where the sauce is largely mayonnaise. This is better than that. I prefer Raisin' Canes sauce. It's in a food court near the casino. Can't say much about the atmosphere other than it is a decent food court.

    Isabel C.

    (3.5/5) Despite being incredibly full from lunch, I trekked to Caesars food hall with a few friends to try their favourite french fry place - Howlin' Ray's. The branding is really endearing and I love that their french fry bag says "Have a hot day". I will say the french fries were definitely some of the crispiest and best seasoned fries I've ever had. The chicken tenders were spicy despite having chosen mild and very crispy on the outside, but moist on the inside. Honestly, there isn't much competition on my end especially coming from Canada where true Southern flavours don't have much presence. Despite not feeling hungry at all, I enjoyed the few bites I had and would love to return next time and try it with a full appetite.

    Shake Fries
    Eddi-ray C.

    One of my favorite chicken spots has a location in Vegas??? Absolutely sold. The line was a bit long but their service was fantastic and fast. I love the chicken sandos, hopefully you will too! They will warn you about the spice level and they are not joking! The first time I had X-Hot I was sweating profusely, but it was so good I had to come back everytime I see it around. If you're a hot chicken lover, do yourself a favor and grab one of these immediately!

    This dip is not your ordinary ranch! Get 2! *TENNESSEE TANG*
    Leonora S.

    Aahhhhh woooooo! *I'm howlin'* LOL The heat is ON! Wow. So let me tell you that the 1st time I was here, I ordered THE SANDO and opted for the MEDIUM which was described as "feel the burn." I can take heat and said next time, I'll order the next level up. For me, the sando was cool but I'll be choosing the TENDERS from now on. The 2nd time (2 days later), I ordered the TENDERS and whoa baby, those tendies are juicy and big! Easily shareable between 2 people. I leveled it up and opted for the HOT which is "burn, baby, burn"! And wow I felt the burn but IT WAS SO GOOD! You can cool it down by dipping it in their TENNESSEE TANG which is their version of a ranch and ooooohhhh it's so good! Not your average ranch! Get yourself 2 of them so you can also dip the seasoned SHAKE FRIES in it. I'm telling you, this all HIT! Each time, there was not much of a wait for service or food and the ladies who took my order were very nice.

    Housemade ranch
    Rae P.

    We tried Howlin Rays in the Venetian! The line was pretty long which is always a good sign. So the food was extremely flavorful, a tad bit spicy even without ordering spice! Very very good!! They had plenty of seating.

    Sando with fries
    Eric H.

    This place sits in a the food court corner on the casino floor. I ordered a Sando and an order of their fries. The wait felt a bit long for a chicken sandwich, felt around ~20 minutes. But the wait was completely worth it. This has to be the absolute best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life, it puts all the others I've had to shame. Very generous size of fried chicken, cooked to perfection and drizzled with their sauce, covered in coleslaw and pickles. Every bite was amazing. The wrapper around the burger was also tightly wrapped, so whenever I took a bite the contents would never spill out the other side. Their fries on the other hand are very spice heavy, definitely needs to be dipped in their signature sauce to make it more bearable, but they are quite good and crispy.

    Diana F.

    This is one of those hype places. It's not worth the hype. The fries were seasoned but WOW were they SALTY! The chicken sandwich was pretty standard. It lacked crisp and heat, and tasted artificial. Definitely pass. 4/10.

    3 wings
    MyChi N.

    Howlin' Ray's never disappoints. This is my second time visiting one of their locations, and the food tastes just as good as the original LA spot. The chicken is packed with flavor and perfectly crispy. The best part about this location is that there's usually no long line. The menu here is pretty simple -- just wings, sandwiches, and tenders. I went with the three-piece wings combo in mild heat. It comes with a slice of bread and pickles. The wings were juicy, crispy, and flavorful, and the mild spice level was perfect for me.

    Wendy C.

    It was my first time having Howlin Rays and it was surprisingly good. I got the 3 jumbo wings with 2 country (no spice) and a mild. The wings were good, it wasn't dry and was flavorful. I enjoyed it so much that I came back again the second time for the wings. I would recommend mild since it wasn't that spicy for those who can't handle spice.

    The Sando
    Caitlin V.

    I remember way back when I used to eat at Howlin' Ray's in Chinatown in Downtown Los Angeles. There was always a line wrapped around the plaza. It was like a line at Disneyland. It was absolutely well-worth the wait though. I happened to be staying at The Venetian and after I checked in and headed to my room, I looked at their food court and saw Howlin' Ray's in big letters. It caught my attention right away. I was so thrilled and knew I had to add it to my list of places to eat while I was in Vegas. We went right after we checked out of our hotel. Let me tell you... it was just as good and juicy as I remembered. Their sandwich is a standout for a reason. It's full of flavor, so moist, and had just a brush of heat. My kids are picky eaters and they ate all of the fries and tenders. Of course I got country - no heat for them. The drinks were refreshing, too. I love a good sweetened Peach Tea.

    Solo tender, chicken sando, extra comeback sauce - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    I've been to the OG one (LA Chinatown). Quality is comparable, without the long waits. Pros: line was 5 min long, food took another 5 minutes. Located inside Venetian in the food courts. Cons: 15-40% upcharge compared to the equivalent menu at this exact moment in LA Chinatown. With food quality comparable to LA, you are paying a bit of premium for convenience and time savings. A bit hard to find (which is partly why the lines are shorter) We got the sando and a tender, with a side of comeback sauce. Already $23, which is about 1.5x what I remembered paying (inflation adjusted for), and the portions are smaller, but I don't need to wait 2 hrs physically in line. I value my time more than saving $10 for 2 hrs line, so it evens out. I love how juicy the chicken is, and also the flavor - I have been to a bunch of hot chicken places in Nashville, and Howlin' Rays does it better still.

    Michelle N.

    Omg I've been wanting to try Howlin Rays for the longest time and I finally got to try! This my favorite meal in Vegas literally. Amazing that it's conveniently located inside Venetian, where we were staying at. I tried the tenders, chicken, sandwich and wings. To rank them in order it would be the wings, sandwich, tenders. But they're all so good. It is a bit spicy even as mild, but not overly spicy where you can't finish. I will be CRAVING this until I can get it again

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    8.8 mi
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    Everything about this place is wonderful- the aesthetic is visually pleasing w the hanging ivy's…read more Their food is true southern comfort food From their hush puppies to their fried spear pickles. First time we had their brisket combo and tonight we are doing their fried chicken w sides / their staff is attentive and friendly- highly recommend eating here - oh and their home made ginger beer is delicious w their Mule drinks Thank you for always treating us like family each time we dine at your establishment

    On our way back to California from Vegas, we pulled off the road into a pleasant little town called…read moreSouth Hills, Nevada. I've been to Vegas countless times and had never even heard of this place. What started as a quick restroom stop at Terrible's turned into an incredible midday meal at Mama Bird. The restaurant was spotless and had such a robust menu that deciding what to order was actually the hardest part. I went with the blackened catfish and watermelon slices, while my girl chose the pulled pork sandwich. We also shared the smoked wings as an appetizer. Our server, Troy, made some excellent recommendations, and everything exceeded our expectations. The portions were generous, and every bite was packed with flavor. We'll definitely be back. Thank you, Mama Bird, and thank you, Troy. We truly enjoyed the food, the service, and the overall experience. Until next time... from Cali with love.

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    Smoked to perfection! Our briskets are calling your name.
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    Nellie’s Southern Kitchen

    Nellie’s Southern Kitchen

    3.8
    (542 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We had reservations for Sunday at 6. We arrived at 5:30 and was seated right away. It was not…read morecrowded at all. Our waitress was super friendly and upbeat but she immediately let us know that there was only one order of fried chicken left if we wanted to order it. We were not ordering fried chicken so it wasn't an issue but I thought it was odd that this is an item they would run out of on a Sunday. I ordered the chicken fried steak which came with mashed potatoes and greens. My husband ordered the catfish dinner which came with hush puppies, grits and greens. The food arrived pretty quick and was hot. My chicken fried steak was just ok. The mashed potatoes were good and the greens were the worst I've had. It was like a pound of sugar in them. Caught me off guard. It was so sweet that it was inedible. My husband's fried catfish was prepared perfectly! (We asked for it to be fried hard) It was hot, fresh and well seasoned! The hush puppies were a bit dry and taste like they roll it in the same fish fry as the catfish as it had a slight fishy taste but the grits were amazing! It had a white gravy/sauce on top of it and it was just soo good! I had wished I ordered his plate even tho we swapped a few forkfuls. One thing I noticed was the menu had changed. Based on other yelp posts, there were items that I had in mind I wanted to try when I got there like the egg rolls. The menu is vastly downsized from when they first opened which was a bummer. Usually when a restaurant downsizes their menu by that much, it's usually a sign it won't be open much longer. So go while you can if it's a place you've been wanting to try. We paid almost $80 for 2 dinners (not including tip). We did not get drinks since we had been drinking earlier. The price wasn't too bad for a sit down restaurant inside a Vegas casino.

    Hit up Nellie's on a Tuesday night before going to see Copperfield. Soon as you walk in, the spot…read morelook clean and dope. Real country vibes, southern aesthetics done right. Service was solid too, everybody attentive without doing too much. Drinks: I got the drink flight and I gotta keep it real... this was my only real complaint. Out of the four drinks, only ONE was good. I don't remember all the names, but the golden one with Jack Honey was cool. The other three? Easy passes. For $42, that ain't it. 3/10 Appetizers: Now let's talk food. The biscuits are CRAZY. Soft, buttery, fresh, and that pepper jam takes it to another level. They even put the jam in the hush puppies which is a power move. 10/10 The crab cakes were fire too. All flavor, real crab meat, no filler nonsense. Definitely something I'd order again. 9/10 Main Plate: I ordered the fried fish with Brussels sprouts and mac & cheese. The fish was top tier. Fried perfect, seasoned right, crispy but not greasy. 8/10 The Brussels were mixed with sweet potatoes, good balance, good flavor, just nothing that made me lose my mind. 7/10 The mac & cheese wasn't for me. Thick cheese sauce but no real flavor behind it. Just kinda there. 4/10 Overall: All in all, it was a good experience. Great service, good food, and a solid atmosphere. Even with a couple misses, I'd still come back and try more off the menu. Nellie's definitely worth checking out.

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    Beautiful decor!
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    Gritz Cafe

    Gritz Cafe

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    I cant recommend this place enough…read more Well worth the wait. The costs are a bit high, but it's not obscene for the quality of the food. Our server was kind, helpful, attentive, and just everything you look for in a server. We waited about 20 minutes to be sat, but you'd expect that at a breakfast place at breakfast time. No concern there. I ordere chicken fried steak- amazing, gritz bites - double amazing, tried my husbands sweet potato waffle - triple amazing! The mac and cheese was just fine. I would easily go back again just got the chicken fried steak, sweet potato waffle, or gritz bites. The ambiance is quite nice. Theres a table dedicated to the matriarch of the establishment, which really adds to the southern, home cooked vibes. The to go counter was busy the whole time we sat, but they seemed to move quickly. We were close enough to the door to hear the hostess telling people they were running out of certain items and that the would had increased to 30 or 40 minutes. Be sure to get there early to not miss out. Everyone was friendly, and the food was phenomenal. Can't ask for anything else.

    Gritz Café Review…read more "The Day Vegas Introduced Us to Catfish, Sweet Potato Waffles... and a Missing Collard Green Mystery." June 17, 2026 -- the day Tiffany got insider intel from a Vegas local who told her, "You HAVE to try Gritz Café."That was all she needed to hear. She told me, I checked my Las Vegas Yelp food list, and sure enough -- Gritz Café was already saved. Destiny. Since Tiffany was already near the restaurant and I was still at the hotel, I ordered online. We couldn't enjoy the dine‑in experience this time, but we're saving that for the sequel. The Orders Tiffany went with one of her go‑to comfort dishes: Biscuit & Gravy Scrambled egg hard Potatoes with fried onions I saw Catfish on the menu and immediately felt spiritually connected. I ordered The Mississippi: 3 fried catfish pieces (grilled next time) Collard greens Steamed mixed vegetables Sweet Potato Waffle Extra tartar sauce Extra syrup Then came the hardest part: waiting for Tiffany and the food.I'm a smart husband, so I won't say which one I was more excited for. The Arrival... and the Plot Twist Tiffany arrived with the food, we unpacked everything, and immediately noticed two things missing: My collard greens Her scrambled egg Vegas giveth, Vegas taketh away. Tiffany's Biscuit & Gravy She said it was outstanding, even with the twist:The sausage was cut into pieces and placed on top instead of mixed in.Different, but delicious.Only the missing egg kept it from perfection. My Catfish & Waffle Combo The catfish wasn't as big or thick as the ones I get back home, but the flavor was outstanding -- seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Sweet Potato Waffle?A revelation.Perfect size, perfect thickness, perfect flavor.I'm now a believer. The steamed vegetables were... vegetables.They served their purpose and made me feel like I made at least one healthy decision. But I was really looking forward to those collard greens. Customer Service Redemption Tiffany called the restaurant and was transferred to the manager, Olivia.She was extremely apologetic and assured us the refund would hit my card by the end of the day.(At the time of this writing, it hasn't shown up yet -- but we're giving Vegas grace.) Final Verdict Even with the missing items, the food was delicious, the flavors were on point, and the service recovery was handled well. We're excited to return -- in person -- on our next Vegas trip.Because Gritz Café deserves a proper dine‑in moment.

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