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    Howlin' Ray's

    4.5 (245 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Ryna D.

    Finally got to try Howlin' Ray's! We've never gotten Howlin' Ray's in LA because the lines are just ridiculous. So when I learned they've got a spot in Vegas, I knew this was our chance. Sure enough, no lines whatsoever, same hot chicken sandwich. And it was indeed very good. Just not, "wait in line for more than half an hour" good.

    Sandwhich
    Chloe N.

    I have been eager to try this place because of the glowing reviews. I was a bit disappointed because it was not freshly cooked. There was a line but it went by quickly. The cashier was very knowledgeable and told us that they are spicier/hotter than Dave's hot chicken so we adjusted our spice level accordingly. The service was very quick but that also implies that the food was already made and was probably sitting out. The food temperature was lukewarm and it did not seem as fresh as what you would get Dave's Hot Chicken ( there weren't different layers of flavors either). That being said, the chicken was the star and it was clear. It was definitely more spicier than most chicken sandwich places, in a good way and the chicken tasted premium. We enjoyed the sandwich but we think that our rating would have been higher if the food was fresh that would have contributed to the flavors and heat more.

    Hot chicken sandwich
    May W.

    I remember waiting an hour at the original Howlin Rays in LA, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out this location opened in the Venetian food court. The wait is MUCH shorter here and the chicken just as good. The hot chicken sandwich here was massive and we were able to share between two people. Food court in the Venetian had popular national treasure, including Scarrs pizza from NYC.

    Amanjot K.

    Huge huge fan of howlin ray's! Love all the LA locations and now have added the Vegas location to that list. The food as always just hit right. The staff were super friendly and gave us the banana bread pudding for free since we patiently waited. It's in the foodhall so there are plenty of options but honestly love howlin to turn away from it. Lots of open seating so it's casual.

    Medium Solo Wing
    Darren S.

    As an east-coaster who is quite limited to a variety of regional restaurants, I was pleasantly surprised to find Howlin' Ray's located in the Via Via Food Hall in the Venetian! I've watched enough content creators to know what to get -- and most importantly "how" to get. NOTE: Prices will be higher as this is Vegas after all. For my meal I ordered several items: the Sando which came in at a whopping $17. I accompanied it with an order of shake fries ($6), a solo wing ($5), comeback sauce ($1) and a surprisingly lovely peach tea ($6). The total with tax came to about $37 and some change. (Oh, Vegas...) Spice level: Everything in medium. I have to say -- I enjoyed the entire meal. Of all the things I ordered, the sando was the clear winner. I was surprised how much I enjoyed all the flavors working together -- coleslaw, pickles, comeback sauce and the medium spice. The filet was about the size of a Popeyes chicken sandwich filet, nothing crazy. The wing was a bit disappointing. It had the same spice, but was cool to the touch. For a hot chicken spot, I was expecting the hot chicken to outshine the sandwich-- that was NOT the case. For this, I deduct one star. The fries were pleasantly seasoned, it was spiced but not exactly Cajun. The peach tea was the other winner of the evening, as it tasted like real BREWED southern sweet tea! I SEE YOU, Howlin' Ray's! Overall great experience, and glad to cross this place off my foodie bucket list! On to the next!

    Connie T.

    Def go for the tenders. But the food is extremely salty no matter if you get medium or hot. Warning: Hot is actually pretty dangerous on an empty stomach; it'll hurt once it settles even if you think you can handle it with your mouth. I opted for just 1 hot tender (8/10 spice) and 2 medium (5/10 spice). Perfect balance for myself who tends to eat spice for every meal. Line was about 10 person long, but went by after 15 min. Food comes out quick ~10 minutes. Seating is in a cafeteria so there's usually a spot.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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    3.8(542 reviews)
    1.2 miEastside
    $$$

    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.

    Nellie's Kitchen, a Jonas family restaurant inside MGM didn't disappoint. They were pretty busy on…read morea Sunday. Fried chicken is good! We got chicken and waffles plus the fried chicken (bec we love fried chicken ) Shorts ribs are soft. Thr biscuits are a good starter The banana pudding is a much try. The cocktails are nicely presented. We will be back

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    3.8(1.2k reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    Let me be honest--go ahead and skip Lolo's altogether and come here instead! There was no wait,…read moreand both the food and service were amazing. Moomoo and Krystal provided outstanding service and made the experience even better. Every single side we tried was flavorful and delicious, and the fried chicken was really good too! Great food, great service, and no long wait. Definitely worth checking out!

    The only issue I had is the chairs and tiny seating area…read more Everything else was delicious and beautifully served. Al a carte entree options are available so we got the liver and onions. This tasted just like my Cousin Idas recipe and the reason why I like liver and onions to this day. You even get Three choices of gravy Y'all...beef, chicken, or turkey Great staff and ultra receptive to needs...damn near psychic. It was too hot and I'm too old to get any of the drinks but they looked good and the water and lemon were great. Alcohol needs to be consumed on the low/DL so it's kinda bring ya know but take ya cup to the car for the cut. I will definitely be taking Moms here very soon. Cabbage was Bomb! BEP were too salty (we couldn't eat them) and the Mac n cheese was dry but seasoned well. Need tips: Get the turkey wangs, oxtails, liver n onions, yams, dressing with gravy, cornbread, cabbage, potato salad, chicken n waffles

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