Russell's is a teaching restaurant. The servers and cooks are all students, under the direction of their instructor, and they do a great job! We have been there many times (before pandemic, we would go every week). We have moved so we are now at a distance. The food has always been good, hence the weekly visits. The price of the meal includes appetizer, soup or salad, dinner rolls, entrée, drink and dessert. We've had fish, chicken, pork chops, and many various entrées, and I can honestly say every one was delicious. The room is decorated nicely and feels like an authentic restaurant (not like a great room in a college). read more

This is students learning to serve and the food is from the culinary classes. This means the menu changes. Food was delicious and service was great. You won't find a meal this well planned at this price anywhere. That being said it is a schook so limited times and table availability. read more

Amazing food from students. The service is great. The culinary chefs are producing an awesome group of young chefs for the Las Vegas community. Too bad it's gotten almost impossible to get a reservation for a meal. Some of the regulars are hogging all the reservations by grabbing all of them as soon as reservations open in the semester. read more

Before they become great they must learn. Depending on the specialty or ultimate goal determines front of the house, back of the house, or if your apart of running the house. Today wanted to try this neat experience to see all the students before they go on to their life in the culinary field. This was truly fun watching as each patron was attended to in this full service restaurant serving high end dishes for a serious fraction of the cost. That being said Chuck really was wonderful with his suggestions and taking care of my table. As there were many drinks to be filled, dishes cleared away, and questions to be answered. Each patron is given a menu and you select your 3 courses that includes ( 3 ) different selections for each course, plus beverages ranging from ( soda, coffee, tea, lemonade and water) for a mere $10.00 pp total We ordered salad, gumbo, pork loin, chicken breast, salmon, mango passion fruit tart, and royal elysees. Each was filled with great flavor and something different to talk about. Ample table seating, in an intimate atmosphere for dinner or lunch. Would def recommend. It is first come first serve unless you have a reservation. Location CSN- Cheyenne Campus- ample parking read more

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This is College of Southern Nevada's Hospitality/Culinary Dept's restaurant. The front of the house staff are students in the school's Restaurant Management class. The food are prepared by Culinary Arts students in one of the Culinary Department's restaurant classes (e.g., Aromatics, French, International), with menu changing daily during the weeks that the instructional restaurant is open. This is a sample menu prepared by students in the Aromatics class from 10-14-2008: Choice of Soups or Salads Butternut Squash Soup with Garam Masala or Wild Rice Soup with Fresh Marjoram, Seasonal Mixed Greens with choice of Maytag Blue Cheese Dressing, Apple-Walnut Vinaigrette, or Asian-Orange Vinaigrette. Choice of Entrées: Grilled Marinated Ahi Tuna served with Fried Wasabi Potato Cakes and Hot and Spicy Eggplant with toasted Sesame Seeds. Linguine tossed in White Clam Sauce with Littleneck Clams and Fresh Oregano. Curried Lamb and Vegetable Stew served over Cous-Cous with Mint Chiffonade. One of 3 Dessert selections prepared by Pastry Students in the program. All meals include Homemade Bread or Rolls prepared by CSN Culinary Arts Students under the direction of Master Pastry Chef/Professor Rudi Eichler and Pastry Chef/Instructor Ms. Jody Lee. Price $7.95 (tax included, tips goes toward CSN Scholarship fund) North Las Vegas is far for most ppl, especially with the freeway and road constructions currently causing havoc on Las Vegas roads, but if you are in the area it is well worth the drive. The dessert that is served alone can cost $7+ in a typical restaurant with its own Pastry Chef. This is literally the best deal in town when the school is in session. read more

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It was a very good restaurant! The workers were very nice but a bit understaffed. We wait a long while for our food to get here but the waiter was very kind and sympathetic. The food was pretty okay! Soild 4 out 5 stars in my book. read more

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This charming restaurant is a practice restaurant in an actual setting. It has a great ambiance with subdued lighting and contemporary decor. It can host an intimate to a large group/gathering tailored fit to your requirements. We recently had our private event here with the Knights of Columbus' Fourth Degree Anniversary celebration and had at least an attendance of 27 guests. The food served was a three course gourmet meal- starting with a soup or salad. A choice of one of three entrees- chicken, beef medallion, or a fish dish. Dessert capped the last portion of the meal all created by the CSN culinary students. Not only it was scrumptious and delicious but it was appealingly plated and served like an Iron Chef dish. The service of the CSN team under - Eileen Metcalfe the Dean/ instructress of Food and Beverage Management Department was unparalleled and more personalized. We were served with our drinks and made sure our water cups were always filled up. We were taken cared of every step of the way and even took our group photo. This was by the way our second function in two years and we shall definitely come back and recommend this establishment to our friends and family! We were impressed with the service oriented individuals who are the promising future of what hospitality service is meant to be! Congratulations to the CSN Culinary and Hospitality Service Students and keep up the good work! You guys rock!!! read more

Definitely one of the best deals in town for fine dining. You receive a 3 course meal that is far superior to other dining establishments that charge far more. I enjoyed the fresh baked bread and butter initially brought out. Followed by a delicious caffe latte. My first course consisted of a nice potato leek soup. It definitely had great flavor and a nice creamy consistency. My second course was a salmon filet in a tasty sauce with potatoes and mushrooms. The salmon was cooked well and and split like butter when eating. The mushrooms and potatoes were lightly salted a very nice contrast to the salmon that flowed together very well. The star of this show would have to be the desert.The Raspberry Bavarian desert consisted of a delicious cake with a raspberry mousse and rice crispy filling topped with chocolate accents and paired with a raspberry sorbet and fruits. All I can say is AMAZING experience! read more

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Great atmosphere, delicious food, unbelievable price ($8.95) for 3 course meal (soup or salad, choice of 1 of 3 different entrées, choice of 1 of 3 different desserts, and bottomless nonalcoholic drinks)! Staff is great and students are preparing and serving food. Tips not accepted by students but you can still leave "tips" for students scholarship. Great place to have lunch or dinner! WARNING! Check their schedule online because they are not open every day - just during class hours and every week menus are different (but always DELICIOUS) Will be back for sure! read more

Russell's Restaurant - Vanilla bean cream raspberry Napoleon - American Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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My favorite semi private restaurant to enjoy. I'm always impressed with the quality of food that is served. Yes, it's a culinary school doing the cooking & there might be a dew mistakes sometimes. But you cannot beat the quality of food, price & service here. read more

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So proud of the students who run Russell's. Everything was fantastic. $10 for a 3 course meal is ridiculous, especially when the food is so bomb. If you ever get the chance stop by CSN North Las Vegas campus and see what the Culinary department is cooking up! read more

Russell's Restaurant - American Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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After eating here tonight, I'm convinced this has to be one of the best values in town! Seating was a little hectic and I ended up being asked if I mind sitting with a table of ladies who had an open seat at their table for six. All of the waitstaff here are super friendly, if not the most efficient, but cut them some slack, they're culinary students who may never have waited a table before in their lives. Just so you know in advance: Don't come hungry; the wait between courses can be quite lengthy as the restaurant usually fills up. Also, don't come when you're pressed on time. I'd say the dining experience here can take around two hours.. so take someone you enjoy being with! An awkward dinner could seem like forever here.. All meals are a three course affair from a prix fixe menu for $7.95 p/p and all tips (cash only for tips) go towards a scholarship fund. I went for the dinner that is available on Thursday nights featuring their aromatic menu. I believe the menus change according to semesters. For my appetizer tonight I had the crabmeat soup with soy bean curd. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting as it came with a clear broth that seemed to be flavored with doenjang, a Korean fermented bean paste. While the crab was fresh, the broth itself was much too salty. I love salty.. but this was an overload! Especially since my water didn't get a refill throughout dinner since our waitress was so busy. Most of the other diners at the table opted for the cream of mushroom soup which they said was delicious, and the salads that I did see looked crisp with some endive leaves thrown into the mix. For the main course I opted for the grilled beef tenderloin with potatoes au gratin and zucchini. The various steaks that were deposited around the table were very inconsistent as far as how they were done, but somehow it ended up that everybody got their preference. I myself prefer a rare steak, and my piece was a medium, but it was still the rarest on the table. The beef itself was flavorful and so so tender! The potatoes could have gotten a lot of help from some salt, and the zucchini was julienned beautifully. Other options were a scallop and shrimp scampi (jumbo scallops.. I had some regret over my steak when I saw these) with an asiago polenta cake and asparagus spears, and baked herbed chicken with pan gravy and morels. For dessert there were three options as well: a chocolate mousse dome, lemongrass spongecake and a pear tart with vanilla ice cream. I went for the lemongrass spongecake as that sounded a little different from the norm and I'm so glad I did! I didn't get much lemongrass coming through, so it was very subtle, but the cake itself was moist and delicious! And this coming from someone who doesn't care for dessert! All options were ordered, and all around the table were oohs and aahs. Three courses, great quality, $8. They take credit cards too! read more

First impression for a new customer. Spontaneous decision while out for a healthy walk near the college. Some days are just better than others by circumstance. This is one. Arrived in the building a few minutes before doors opened and staff began escorting those with reservations to seating. I was alone and expected to be on my way shortly as the first group was of 17 from a local ladies club. A few minutes later as the groups of two or three were being seated, I was invited by one of the younger students to join them at a table. I will be forever grateful. Thank you, Morgan. French Cuisine Class. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent staff service and attention to detail, absolutely fabulous dining experience. My mother never cooked like this. I must try to get out more often. French vegetable soup was seasoned so perfectly you might not realize you were eating so healthy. Entree was spinach crepe wrapped around perfectly prepared shrimp and crab al dente in a delicious light creamy sauce. Dessert labeled on menu as Bailey's Irish Cream something chocolate. I don't remember reading further. Had to have a bite of that. Think it was a cake with trimmings. No regrets at all. Flavored tea and wonderful coffee topped off the meal. Loved it. Loved everything about the entire experience. Great place to enjoy a light meal and some fine conversation with pleasant dining partners. read more

Russell's Restaurant at the College of Southern Nevada is a secret gem that has been flying under the radar for years. Although I love singing its praises, I also am hesitant to write about it for fear that it might become so popular that it will be impossible to get a seat anymore. Like the Westside Bistro, this is a "teaching" restaurant where all of the staff (cooks and servers) are students. For $7.95, you get a three-course meal with a drink. Each day, a different cuisine is offered. Today's meal, for the American Regional Cuisine class, focused on Cajun/Creole. (I also visited last week for Eastern European Cuisines, and the menu for the French Cuisine class is always a standout.) I had lunch with my husband--whom, I might add, is a CSN grad who served his time at Russell's years ago. For our starters, my husband had the gumbo (sadly, not very good), and I had the Oysters Rockefeller (VERY good!). We both had the muffaletta sandwich for our entree and Bananas Foster for dessert. I've had better muffalettas (including the one my husband makes), but the Bananas Foster was fantastic, from the awesome homemade ice cream to the perfectly balanced caramel sauce on the flambéed bananas. As today's meal proved, not every dish is successful, but the menus usually offer some surprisingly high-end products that you can rarely get for under $10 per course, let alone per meal. You can check out each week's menus online (http://www.csn.edu/pages/740.asp) before heading over to the college. Just make sure to get there well before the doors open at 11:45; once the tables are full, you're out of luck. As I said, this is a teaching restaurant, so you have to cut the staff some slack. But my one gripe with Russell's is that they need to teach their students to speed it up a bit. Service is usually slow, but today it was SUPER slow. Not many of us can take a two-hour lunch! (Although there was a large group of ladies from the Red Hat Society who were eating at a leisurely pace...) If you're not pressed for time and you want some fine dining at a reasonable price, head over to Russell's for lunch. Just don't expect five-star service to go along with the five-star menu items. read more

Good place to go for cheap fine dining food. You can't beat a full course meal for under $9. Other drinks than water or tea are additional. Food was good except for dessert - I didn't quite like the mousse too watery, soft consistency, I usually like it more firm. But as for appetizer and entree it was well portioned and great tasting. Was going to put 5 but service is a little bit slow and proper procedures for getting orders, details was not followed but hey it's a school. For a great inexpensive lunch or dinner and if your in he area why not. Check ahead for availability since they usually sell out. read more

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So much fun, and reasonable prices. This is a great dining experience for people on a budget and it helps the students learn! :)

I cannot express how awesome this restaurant is. From being a student in the kitchen, to a student working front of house, and now to a customer, I appreciate every aspect of it. The hard work the entire staff puts in to serve delicious food is outstanding. The food is always valued far more then you pay for a 3 course meal. This is the best bang for your buck. The quality is always fresh and top notch. The don't play. The restaurant doesn't make any money off of the customers, the plates are valued more than the $8 meal. Tips are exclusively used for scholarships for students. The bread and rolls are made by the pastry classes. Definitely recommend this place for an awesome lunch or dinner. Come early to be seated and call ahead of time if you have a large party. You're going to be impressed. read more

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Awesome fish tacos today! Loved the dessert too, great spiced ice cream. Service was good, very quick and polite server.

CSN culinary ad hospitality school has the best kept secret in town. A school lab restaurant that provides students with much needed experience and you with a three course meal for under 10 bucks per. read more

I think there are so few reviews about this place because it would be too crowded and you'd never get in if everyone knew about it. Seating takes place over the course of an hour, but if it's a full house I don't think you'd be able to get in at all since the meals will take the whole hour or more for everyone there. Since there were so many people, we ended up waiting and eating over the course of two hours. That being said, the price is worth the great food. The bread was cold, which was surprising, and at one point only one piece of bread was warm but the others were cold in the same basket. Not sure what was going on there, but the bread itself is fine as far as flavor and texture. The soup was pretty good, too, but the salads are just regular to my tastes, even with the fancy passion fruit dressing. The main course and dessert wowed me. Best creme brulee I've ever had, though the custard was a bit thin. Not sure if it was supposed to be like that. The cakes are good, too. Beverages come with the meal but you can only choose from the soda, and you get free refills on those. Coffee and other fancier drinks are extra. read more

The food was absolutely gourmet.The waiters were a bit unsure of themselves but their willingness to do the right thing was appreciated.The meal we had was among the few in my life that will not be forgotten. read more

Russell's Restaurant on the Campus of the College of Southern Nevada has reached the pinnacle of connoisseurship with its cultivation of a refined taste in Presentation and the Culinary Arts. The Piece de Resistance at this epicurean event manifested itself as a: Tirami-S Cake Mascarpone Mousse with Espresso-Soaked Lady Fingers, dusted with Cocoa Powder. Served in a Thin Bittersweet Chocolate Bowl -- at Russell's Restaurant st CSN Cheyenne Campus. read more

its hit and miss. but mostly hit. no matter what its the best deal in town for 9 bucks. it always has something good.