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    The Hat

    3.7 (406 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE HAT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Pastrami dip
    Kaleigh T.

    I ordered the pastrami dip and fries at the drive thru, just before closing. I have been going to The Hat in Orange County for a long time and it has always been fresh and on point. Unfortunately, the pastrami was luke warm and it ruined the sandwich for me. I understand that closing steps and cleaning prep begin before closing, but it shouldn't impact the quality of food. Some things should wait. And that pastrami definitely tasted like it had been sitting out a bit. The fries were decent. And the speaker at the drive thru had a terrible sound, they were so loud, definitely needs some adjustments.

    Mae T.

    After waiting a few months we finally went to The Hat! Since opening lines have been crazy long and so glad we waited because we had the whole place to ourselves! No line at the drive thru and no one inside the restaurant! We ordered the Pastrami Sandwich and a small order of fries. Staff is super nice. 2 of them checked on us to see how we were doing. Restaurant was clean. First off, the small fries seemed more like a large! I couldn't get over how much fries were in the bag! They were so good! Nice and crispy. The sandwich was enough to share and the dip was hot and went perfect with the sandwich. It was packed with pastrami and it came with mustard and pickles too. The pastrami was very flavorful and the bread didn't fall apart. I haven't had many pastrami sandwiches so I can't say it's the best but it was pretty good! Would come back again especially for the fries!

    View from the drive thru
    Cheryl T.

    I love pastrami, so when I saw that The Hat was opening up, I was excited!!! But I waited a few months to let the crowds die down first. Drove out and got into the drive thru line, and it moved quickly, that was a big plus for me, cause I hate waiting in lines. Daughter and I each got a pastrami sandwich, I ordered one large Pepsi, and a large fries, to share, that came out to be $38 and some change. We didn't realize how big the sandwiches were and filled with meat, it was amazing, size and taste. Next time we're just gonna share one sandwich. Only because they're HUGE! WIll I go back, yes, most definitely!

    Out front l.
    Jeannine H.

    You have to try the pastrami !!! Next level food. The fries with gravy is better than any mashed potatoes at thanksgiving. The roast beef and aujou is amazing. Flavorful like it was from a steakhouse. This isn't fast food. I know it looks like a drive thru but the culture and quality is restaurant. Even if you just get a burger - the quality and taste is old school high end diner taste. The staff is no nonsense !! They are fast too !! The lines went down and you no longer have a wait down the street - so come and try it - and start with the pastrami -

    Pastrami on French roll
    Jacqueline C.

    A Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:30 PM. The drive-through line was very long. So we went inside to wait in a seemingly very long line that moved fast. The staff was moving like bees in a hive. All of the tables were full, people either eating or waiting for their food. It was crowded and busy; yet it was very clean and orderly. You can see the staff cleaning tables, sweeping floors, and changing the trash. It was so busy that the cashiers had to pause in between taking orders so the staff could catch up. Very understandable with the long line outside and inside. The manager was even behind the counter expediting. I ordered a pastrami on French roll with extra mustard and a small order of onion rings My food was fresh hot and absolutely delicious. The golden onion rings were photo worthy. The pastrami was so tender, not dry and chewy. Every time I get a pastrami, I keep the meat that has falling out of the sandwich, and I chopped that pastrami meat up the next morning and put it in my eggs. SO GOOD!!!! My favorite foods here are the pastrami, pastrami chili cheeseburger, the tamales with chili, the chili cheese dogs, and of course, the chili cheese fries with pastrami. That was just about everything right??? Needless to say, I highly recommend coming here and it is worth the weight now you will not have to wait long.

    Outside
    Christina R.

    A group of us came in right before the lunch time rush, so we were really lucky to not have had to wait in an extremely long line. It did get crazy busy while we were dining in and the line to the drive thru was intense as we were leaving. The people working here were friendly, no complaints there. I don't think there needs to be a big fuss about this place. I did think the pastrami was good, with great flavor and not too greasy/fatty, but it could have maybe been a bit juicier. The bread got a bit soggy, maybe that's where all the moisture went, but I am the type of person who kind of likes that. The disappointments were in the sides. The fries and onion rings were also a generous portion but kind of lacked flavor. I did like the self serve drinks with the orange bang. I used to exclusively get orange bangs in my childhood Hawaiian diner so this was a nice bit of nostalgia. Overall, I'd come in again but only if there was a short line.

    Peanut is kinda shy but he enjoyed the French fries and fresh air
    Sanhsany Aka Sunny S.

    We kept driving by this place and kept driving because the lines looked ridiculously long and we were always in a rush. Not today. Today we had plenty of time and there wasn't much of a line so we decided to brave it. Plenty of free parking and a short walk to the venue. Once we entered there was a short line. About 5-6 pp in line only and the line went fast. We wanted a pastrami sandwich that would wow us so I chose pastrami dip sandwich. Hubby chose chili cheese fries. The size of the fries! It was enough to feed 3, maybe 4 people. What I like is the self serve dispensers for the drinks. It allows me to go back and get a refill before I left. The pastrami sandwich was also big. It was enough for 2 people to share for sure. They put lots of shaved pastrami in it that spilled out of the bread. My only disappointment was there weren't any au jus to dip the sandwich into or some kind of sauce. The pastrami was also very thin and a bit dry compared to the best pastrami sandwich I've had in the past. We sat outside on a bench because we brought our dog with us. It was late, past 9pm so it was no longer hot. Peanut enjoyed the French fries I'll be back to try their milkshake and other menu item. Still waiting for that wow lol

    Pastrami dip
    Kat O.

    I have been a big fan of The Hat for years. We stop by the California locations at least 1x a year. We thought we'd wait for a bit to try this one as it always looks so busy. There was definitely a long line in the drive-thru but inside we were quickly able to order. The wait for the order to be received was maybe 5 min. I don't know but it didn't taste the same somehow. I felt like the fries were a little too stiff like maybe they weren't cooked all the way through. And the pastrami itself tasted different from the Cali locations. I might be being crazy but we'll be stopping next time we're in Cali to verify.

    Shelly W.

    Drive-thru or eat inside, either way, it is worth the wait!! The Pastrami sandwich is a 13/10. The Onion rings with gravy are a 13/10. Service & ambiance are always a 10! Restroom is clean They even have a cute merch tshirt for under $20!

    Menu
    Chad S.

    I finally got around to checking out the hype. I live close by so always knew about the hype was coming from LA. The day it open like OMG line out the door and drive thru. Insane. It still is but not as bad if walk in (drive thru the same always long line). Total luck. Literally walked in and straight to cashier place my order. NOT normal. Five minutes later line almost out the door. I ended up getting the pastrami dip because known for so first time order. I also got wet gravy fries. The pastrami is for real LEGIT. It moist, tasty, and could have just bowl of pastrami be happy. Talk about loaded. One sandwich is huge. I barely put dent in the fries cause was full. The bread sandwich's was on point. Whole sandwich was amazing. The brown gravy fries was tasty. The gravy had great flavor and nice amount covered the fries. So much more of the menu look forward to checking out. Service was five stars. They have it done amount of employees and efficient!!

    Lisa S.

    Nothing special. I waited a bit to let the crowds die down. Arrived at 10 and went inside. If you have even been to Ted's Hotdogs in Buffalo, NY, the vibe and look is very similar. The only person on the staff that ack anyone was the guy holding the door open who I think was the manager. The food was uneventful. I ordered the turkey on the French roll, no mayo and add pickles. There was zero flavor. No seasoning at all. The bread was flavorless as well. I added spread when I got home and threw it in the air fryer and still bland. Try onion rings were ok, no dipping sauce, just ketchup packets. The potato salad was the best thing. I ordered just a side of pastrami for my husband since he doesn't eat bread and he thought it was good. Way too many other options in town. Prices were good.

    Chili cheese fries
    Gordon S.

    This place is awesome. If you're in LV, take time from the strip and head over. It's crowded but the line moves fast. HUGE portions and tastes great.

    Jenn D.

    I waited a total of 20 minutes from ordering until I got my food and was pleasantly surprised. I'm so glad I waited until the hype died down before I tried to even attempt to get in line. We ordered the pastrami melt, the chili, and two pastrami dips. The pastrami dips were good. I thought the pastrami had a good flavor and wasn't too salty. The chili was meat chili with no beans and was just okay to me- not my favorite. However, the star of the show for me was the pastrami melt. It had a great flavor and the cheese was not too overpowering. The bread was nice and crispy like a good grilled cheese sandwich. I will definitely be getting that again. The only thing I would change is the slices of the pastrami. They seemed super small and shredded almost. I would prefer a larger slice. I didn't realize the menu was so big and I will definitely be trying other items when I go back!

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    Ask the Community - The Hat

    Can one order ahead of time for pick up?

    Sadly no. It's also not on any of the dashers if you want it you gotta wait in line. Meritocracy lol

    Is there a long wait for seating?

    15 to 20min

    Are they officially open now.?

    Today is their grand opening day! May 6th 2026

    Is this the same kind of Pastrami you'd get in a Jewish Deli?

    I don't believe so. It's a sub roll with thinly sliced pastrami with pickle and mustard. You can get it dipped or dry.

    Any new opening date set?

    May 6th - grand opening day :)

    Is there an updated opening date?

    I got an email on The Hat's mailing list stating the grand opening is May 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 am.

    Have they opened yet?

    No, not yet. Still under construction.

    Is the Las Vegas Location open?

    I don't believe so. On their website they say they expect to open sometime this spring and spring isn't till the end of March so that means End of March or latter.

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    The Sparklings - Spicy Seafood Pasta

    The Sparklings

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    2.6 miSouthwest
    $$

    My family and I love going to Sparklings for special holidays like Mother's and Father's Day. It's…read morea favorite because there is always something for everyone on the menu. It's also a gorgeous restaurant so you feel like you are going to a nice brunch or night out when you go. They have recently renovated and it looks much brighter in there. They also have some booth style seats which is great for parties because you can have a bit of separation. Our family personally loves the back semi-private dining room in the back. Calamari, portobello fries, truffle fries, and the sweet potato fries are always crowd favorites choices for apps. I love the portobello fries the most. I have had mostly brunch here but the menus are not limited to only the brunch menu. We love ordering savory foods and then ordering a sweet brunch item to share. All the pastas are good and have a big serving. I personally haven't ever had the same entree twice but everything has always taste good here. The one thing we really really love about this place is their affordability. You get big portions and it's not going to break your bank. Most entrees are $20 and under. You do not see that a lot anymore! Service is really nice but can be a little slow sometimes. We don't feel like it ruins the experience because we're spending time with family. We will definitely be back and back again.

    We arrived at 5:05 PM, just five minutes after the restaurant opened at 5:00 PM. When we got there,…read morethere were already two customers sitting at the bar. We asked if we could also sit at the bar, but the host told us it was closed. He even went to ask the bartender since there were already people seated there, but the bartender said no because the bar was closed. This was very confusing. If the bar was truly closed, why were two customers already sitting there? If there was a specific reason, it should have been explained instead of simply turning us away. The inconsistency made us feel unwelcome and gave us a poor first impression. I hope management can improve communication and provide a more consistent experience for future guests.

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    The Sparklings - Beautiful bar!

    Beautiful bar!

    The Sparklings - Mini burrata salad

    Mini burrata salad

    The Sparklings - Creme Brule

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    595 Craft and Kitchen - Weekend brunch now live!

    595 Craft and Kitchen

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    7 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    TLDR; you absolutely need to try this place…read more Came here with my girl for the first time and this place has blown me away. There's a very good, wide variety of craft beers to choose from. The cocktails are clever and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the menu had n Asian twist to it. The deviled eggs appetizer is ridiculous in every good way. The pork belly burger was savory and spicy and oh so yummy. And the cookies and cream cheesecake was the perfect way to top off the meal. I love the decor and punk rock vibe. To me, at least, it's very warm and inviting. Our server, Lexi, was very friendly and helpful and attentive. There really isn't anything negative about this place. It was our first gastropub experience and we'll definitely be coming back again.

    My girlfriend and I decided to try 595 on a Saturday morning for their new weekend brunch. The…read moreregular menu was also available so we ended up ordering from it. We were the first guests at 10 AM and I'm so glad that we went early! It started getting crowded around 11AM. It's a small space so when the drinks begin flowing it can get very loud. The service was great. Fast and efficient! Now for the food. We ordered to share, which I highly recommend. We ordered the fried deviled eggs to start. So yummy. Perfectly coated with a slightly tangy dipping sauce. Next was the lemongrass honey glazed pork umami bowl...that was fire ! The loco moco was amazing. Both dishes were well seasoned. They have great mocktails too! I'll definitely be back, but I'll avoid happy hour

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    595 Craft and Kitchen - Craft Burger - a fan favorite!

    Craft Burger - a fan favorite!

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    Blue Crab Fried Rice

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    The Black Sheep - Steak tartare

    The Black Sheep

    4.4(1k reviews)
    2.5 miSouthwest
    $$

    Out of town on a work trip and always looking for local spots with pizzaz - this was it!…read more They had me at asian fushion but then I learned this is chef Jamie Tran's spot. Firstly, service was great! My servers name was Jocelyn and she was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and attentive. I was asking questions about different dishes and drinks with completely different tastes and she was patient and very descriptive. For my beverage I opted for the "now What?!" which was extremely delicious and refreshing. For the starter I was between the Hamachi and the imperial rolls. Jocelyn said the imperial rolls are a very popular dish so I opted for those and they were amazing. I could've eaten 20 then for my entrée I had the ribeye. The cook on it was perfect and the jus was nice and flavorful with a good consistency. Needless to say, my plates were cleaned and I'll be saving the spot for any future trips to the Las Vegas area.

    I visited Black Sheep on a Saturday night with a friend and, although the restaurant was…read moresurprisingly quiet, we had a really great meal. We ordered the Imperial Rolls, Salmon Skin Tacos, Butternut Risotto and Bao Buns. The Imperial Rolls were crispy and full of flavor, and the tacos were delicious. The risotto was a generous portion and very rich, so we couldn't finish it--but thankfully we were able to take some home! The Bao Buns looked amazing and came with shrimp chips, but by then we were way too full, so we each took one home to enjoy later. I had a Riesling and my friend enjoyed the "As You Wish" cocktail. The vibe was cool, with a nice bar area, and our server Kayla was wonderful--friendly, attentive and welcoming. Overall, a really enjoyable dinner with great food and service!

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    The Black Sheep - Bar Area

    Bar Area

    The Black Sheep - Fried white trout in almost an au jus sauce.  Very savory, but maybe a tad too salty.

    Fried white trout in almost an au jus sauce. Very savory, but maybe a tad too salty.

    The Black Sheep - 8/9/25

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    8/9/25

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Oreo pizookie

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

    3.4(469 reviews)
    1.2 miSouthwest
    $$

    Great service with a smile, and quality food. Thanks to my Server Brad. He was polite and was on…read more good timing and persistent with needs.

    We were hungry while out and about so dropped in for a quick bite to eat…read more We were seated immediately and our server came over bringing us water within a minute of sitting down. We ordered mozzarella sticks, pizza, and blonde garlic butter shrimp with parmesean toast. The cheese sticks were great minus the incredibly tiny amount of marinara that came with the pile of cheesesticks. I had to ask for more marinara a few times. Because it's so good and that is what makes it! The pizza was fantastic! A perfect size for a single person to finish. The blonde butter garlic shrimp really surprised me. They were VERY good. Super garlic flavor and when you dip the toast in the sauce it makes your tastebuds dance. Really a stand out addition to BJs menu. If you like garlic and shrimp, i highly recommend them! Of course you can't come to BJs without getting a pizookie! We got the classic chocolate chip. It was good minus slightly overbaked. But still its a warm chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream goodness. If you stop in DON'T skip the pizookie. It's a MUST! If you don't want a normal size they have minis and they also have a sampler of 3 mini pizookies if you cant make up your mind of all the delicious flavors.

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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Inside

    Inside

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Margherita Fresca Flatbread

    Margherita Fresca Flatbread

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Their brewed option board.

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    Their brewed option board.

    The Guest House Las Vegas - Dessert that looks like cheese plate

    The Guest House Las Vegas

    4.2(616 reviews)
    3.7 miSoutheast
    $$$

    I just want to say what an amazing place; from the wonderful food, ambience, and superb…read moreservice..just wow!! I came here to celebrate my special day with a few of my close friends. I booked my reservation about 3 weeks ago and confirmed if I could also bring a cake. They told me it was fine to do. Upon entering, there's a cute formal sitting area perfect for photos and a large center bar that had serving chairs around it. The host was nice and asked if I had reservations, I told her yes and I asked if she can take the cake to be served after our meal. She gave it to a busier for them to take it in the back. We got seated immediately. Our server was the best! She greeted us as soon as we sat down. She gave us the run down for the cocktails and the highlights for the dishes. I also asked her about vegan options since one of my friend is vegan. She gave him a few options to choose from and gave him some of their house sough dough bread with oil and balsamic vinegar. He went with the spicy rigatoni and he devoured the dish lol. She was attentive making sure we were alright with everything. The house bead was so airy and light. The cocktail I tried was the magic mushroom. It was so good I got two of them lol. For appetizers, I ordered the scallop ceviche and coastal oysters which was fresh and just the right amount of seasoning. On to the main course; I had the salmon dish which had a shredded coleslaw on top and the creamy special sauce on the bottom. The fish was cooked perfectly every bite was delicious. Towards the end of our dinner our server sent out my cake and gave us their house made chocolate chip cookies to go!! Thank you Guest House for making my B-Day celebration a special one!!! I will be coming back!!

    Guest House's happy hour is absolutely amazing and easily deserves five stars. The drinks,…read moreatmosphere, and overall value during happy hour are hard to beat. However, outside of happy hour, you're paying a premium for food that, in my opinion, doesn't leave a lasting impression. At those prices, I expected a more memorable dining experience. Las Vegas has plenty of restaurants offering exceptional food that delivers a much better experience for the money. I'd definitely recommend checking out Guest House for happy hour, but for a full-priced dinner, there are better options in the city.

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    The Guest House Las Vegas - Awesome drinks

    Awesome drinks

    The Guest House Las Vegas - Caesar salad

    Caesar salad

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