I've eaten here back before the remodel. I remember it was absolutely fantastic and had really reasonable prices. Of course I had high expectations this time. The fellow who seated me said I had to try the clam chowder and it was exceptional. He was absolutely right. I wish I would have stopped there. I didn't, so let's discuss. I ordered water with lemon, clam chowder and half salad with honey mustard dressing, and a chicken sandwich with a pickle. I received lemonade, a soggy salad, a chewy chicken sandwich that was over and a bun that wasn't toasted, and no pickle. I figured lemonade was close enough. I ate the pickled onions off the salad. It had roasted tomatoes on it, which had a good flavor, but also had the pith of the stem, so I had to spit out the middle. The honey mustard was soaked into the lettuce making it soggy. I had a couple of items but didn't finish it. The chicken sandwich had a light batter like you would find on fish. I think they cooked the chicken first and then battered it and cooked it again. The batter was light and flaky. The inside chicken was overcooked and there was a large portion that was dry and chewey. I didn't finish the chicken sandwich either. I was surprised the bun wasn't toasted. I know the standard they usually have. Today they were just off. They don't allow tipping, but you can scan the QR code at the table and donate to the school, or you can donate at the end just like you would with a tip. The staff was super friendly and attentive. A+ for the good intentions. Everything looked very pretty. The food was just a bit off this time. read more

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*** Review is for Restaurant Week 2026 menu *** I used to go to the student run restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu until it closed. I was unaware of the Westside Bistro until i saw it for Restaurant Week. The Bistro is part of the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. As their RW introduction says, "Westside Bistro operates as a student training restaurant for the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, providing hands-on learning opportunities for future hospitality professionals." The lunch menu for RW was three courses. For course 1, I ordered the soup of the day which was chicken vegetable. Large chunks of chicken with vegetables. Good broth and flavorful soup. Course 2, I chose the blackened chicken club. This was a blackened chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion, and Swiss cheese on a pretzel bun. This was quite a handful. It was a large and tasty second course. For course 3, I went with the lemon curd tart that was topped with an amount of browned meringue. It was a light way of ending my lunch Service was quite good. It seems like the time to go is around noon. Several tables were finishing soon after I arrived, and the bistro was quiet. Before I left, I got my iced quad espresso at the new coffee shop in the lobby. The bistro area is new. It is well appointed. This is a great place to stop in for lunch. I looked at their regular menu and there was a good number of choices from salads to burgers and dessert. Great find for RW 2026. read more

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I can't recommend this place enough! Everything is absolutely delicious!! I came here multiple times a week with friends bc it is just that good. The service was great each time as well. This place does get busy fast so would recommend going as early as possible. I had the chicken sandwich one day which juicy and fried to perfection. The fries were well seasoned as well. The next time I got the Rasta Pasta which was a special and not on the menu. It was sooo good and not too spicy nor was the sauce too creamy or overpowering. Every meal was also filling but light on the stomach. read more

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Exceptional grilled cheese and tomato sandwich, and I've been making them for 60 years. Good coffee with a diner like ambience. They accidentally overcharged us by $20, but we wouldn't have noticed if the manager didn't come back and point it out. Well they are training newbies so service wasn't all that good, but they were trying! No tipping unless you hide it! A Good sign is that they are expanding the dining room. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would!! I was invited here by my nephew who attends the culinary school. Although the students are practicing their skills, do not underestimate the quality of service and food. EVERYTHING was EXCELLENT!! The ambiance was nothing fancy but one of service...everyone there was doing their part. It was such a great experience and super affordable. Since they are students you only pay for the food, not tip for service which is a steal especially for the amount and quality of food. I would 100% be back!!! If you haven't tried it, you really should. read more

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Been eating here pretty often the past few years. When you walk in they will always give you the disclaimer that it is a school and all the employees are students learning their craft. That being said most of the time the food is great! It may always be different because of the different chefs, but haven't had a bad meal yet. Service be an adventure at times, but they'll aways take care of you. read more

My coworkers and I are regulars here and come often during our lunch hour. We enjoy the food and the prices are pretty reasonable, albeit they have increased recently. The bistro is run by students, so it's nice to be able to contribute to someone's learning experience. We have tried a variety of things from the menu including salads, chicken sandwich, and shrimp pasta. Our favorite go to dish is the burger. They also have a couple of really great dessert options. I took a star off because some of the students have been pretty rude and not helpful. Also, it's not the most efficient experience to begin with, but they have cooperated with us to get us out of there in enough time to make it back to the office before our lunch is up. Also, there is construction going on, so the feel of the bistro is not the same. Used to have windows on one side but now they're covered and it makes the room look smaller and darker. read more

The Westside Bistro - Chocolate and caramel cake - New American Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

Absolutely delicious food!! Recently found out about this place and placed an order to go (Salmon bowl, Westside burger and Turkey Melt) Everything had so much flavor. My husband and I loved it so much we have placed to go orders , 3 weeks in a row. Each time trying something different like the Bayou Shrimp pasta, Fried chicken sandwich , jalapeno popper soup and caesar salad. For restaurant week we tried the 3 course menu , had the Reuben fries , blackened chicken club sandwich, bistro salad and the lemon curd tart. The orders have always been correct, and you can tell that great care is taken when packaging our food. Which nowadays is hard to say. Orders are always incorrect or missing something but not here. They get it right every single time :) I can not recommend this place enough. Give them a try , you will not regret it... read more

Had lunch at west side today service was excellent. My husband had a hamburger and fries I had the salmon bowl everything was delicious! We are already talking about going back! read more

The Westside Bistro - Salmon bowl - New American Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

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When you arrive, the staff warns you that the staff are all students. In my opinion, it was good because they were all nice and friendly which isn't always the case these days They have limited food options but the portions are the large and the entrees are fairly gourmet for the price. Entrees were under $18. I got a fried chicken sandwich for about $10 And added a cup of soup and soda for $3. It was a great deal. The service was good. The hours are very limited so be sure to check That before going. Side note: the tips don't go to the server but back into the program to find scholarships which I thought was kind of neat. Tip: don't head in on the side where the Westside Bistro sign is. We did this and so did others while we were dining. You have to head in through the main entrance to the school and then turn right into the restaurant. read more

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Located inside the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV), the Westside Bistro is a full-service restaurant run by students in training. I've been here several times for lunch and always had great experiences. First of all, the prices for lunch are inexpensive for what you get. The lunch menu has salads (chopped, Caesar) sandwiches (BLT, roasted tomato grilled cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, turkey melt), entrees (blackened salmon, fried catfish and fries, roasted chicken), desserts (cherry cobbler cheesecake, seasonal fruit crisp), and espresso drinks. There is plenty of seating, including counter seats. On my most recent visit, I had a terrific steak and frites entree (grilled steak, parmesan fries, truffle aioli) for $14.00. The students are professional and give excellent service; it's evident that CALV is doing a great job there. read more

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Lately remodeled, different entrance with seating. Soon a new coffee bar with beverages, pastries. Delicious food, low prices , no tipping, culinary training facility, eager students, large free parking lot. Short hours 11a-2p. read more

Went here and it was so good and nice service. I had never fried this place before so I was nervous but it was a very good decision

Our organization recently held an event at the Culinary Academy, with catering provided in-house by the Westside Bistro. I can't emphasize enough how outstanding the food, facility, and service were! I highly recommend dining at the Westside Bistro and considering the Culinary Academy for your next event! read more

Wow this place is such a little hidden gem! It's located on the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas campus. The inside is pretty small, maybe about 10 tables and the restaurant is ran by students. The menu changes often and features a few items made to order or the $9 buffet. That's a deal you can't beat. On my recent visit I opted for the buffet which featured soups, a few salads, baked chicken, fish, pizza, potatoes and a few desserts. The options weren't super vast, but they were quite tasty. I'm looking forward to making more frequent visits and trying more options. read more

The Westside Bistro - Some buffet items from 4/12/19 - New American Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

I found this bistro on Yelp. I didn't realize it was a nonprofit culinary school and was so excited to be able to support it. I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious. When you enter in, the hostess explains to you that it is a school, so to be mindful that they are all learning and to please be patient. The food was extremely impressive, which was quite a surprise for the inexpensive price. The catfish was blackened to perfection with a tasty remoulade. The bayou shrimp cream sauce was pure buttery deliciousness, not to mention the shrimp was cooked to perfection. The steak was juicy and tender, the frites were perfect textured crispiness, even the garnish of micro greens and what seemed to be fried potato slivers. All the flavorful sauces were made from scratch. The lime remulsion sauce perfectly complimented the moist salmon. The breading on the chicken was light and very crispy with a subtle taste of buttermilk on the tender chicken. We unfortunately didn't have room for dessert, but I have no doubt it will be amazing. I totally recommend it especially for the good cause. Just go with a little extra time and patience for the students. read more

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This is a training academy, but you would never know it. Service and food are better than most places. I know it sounds simple but you haven't had a grill cheese sandwich till you had this one. The price is more than reasonable it was 26 dollars for 2 with the tip. read more

The Westside Bistro is a hidden gem! A student-run restaurant on the Culinary Academy campus on Lake Mead is open for lunch 11a-2p Monday through Friday. We love coming here not just to enjoy the delicious, fresh and beautifully prepared food, we like supporting the Academy while paying really affordable prices. Our waiter Tony was attentive, friendly and worked to ensure everything was right. My turkey croissant sandwich with arugula, tomato, avocado and bacon plus a side salad was delicious! DH had a cheeseburger and fries and he said it tasted seriously amazing. He's a burger connoisseur so that says something. I'm kinda torn- I want to tell the world about how great they are but I don't want it to get too popular. Might be too late oh well! Posting their current menu plus a photo of my lunch. read more

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Food is really good. It's a nice spot to grab something and talk. Service is great! Enjoyed it here!

What a fun experience! We were looking for a quick, yet interesting, lunch option on the way to the Vegas airport...and The Westside Bistro hit the mark! We had the chicken sandwich, grilled cheese, Turkey melt, and a salad. All of us thought our food was tasty and fresh. Each entree had some sort of unique quality that made it above average. They even had gluten free bread for one person in our party. Our check for 5 people was around $50. They do a buffet lunch every Friday, which would have been neat to experience as well. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area! read more

Westside Bistro is on Lake Mead and provides gourmet dishes prepared by culinary students. Menu is always changing but view what they currently offer for October. read more

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Food is excellent, food and service is good done by the culinary students. Ambience feels like Hell's Kitchen without Gordon Ramsey yelling. read more

This restaurant is legit! One of the best burgers I have had! Fries were crispy and seasoned well and the homemade ranch dressing was amazing!! Super friendly service! Everyone in my group loved their meal. Definitely returning! read more

This is the best kept secret in Las Vegas. Food is varied each day by theme and pricing is extremely affordable at $9 with beverage. Service is excellent and attentive. Make sure to fill out the comment card before you leave. read more

The Westside Bistro - Desserts, chips, pot pie etc. - New American Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

I used to be a student at The Westside Bistro so I'll be able to give an in depth review on this restaurant. I promise I won't be biased either haha. Westside Bistro is located inside The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. Most of the employees and and chiefs are actually students in training and are being graded in a real restaurant atmosphere . Their service and skills must be on point in order to graduate. The restaurant or shall I say bistro is not that big it's actually quite small and only open from 11am to 2pm, so the window of actually getting here on time is quite small. The ambiance is quite nice and has an upscale vibe to it . There are no booths here just table seating and they also have a patio area to eat at that bistro which opens only when the weather is nice. The service is outstanding!, students are well trained by the instructor and manager of The West Side Bistro Mrs. Starr Davis. They are not allowed to hit you with the "what you want to drink" or "what can I get ya". They are trained to say "welcome to the Westside Bistro my name is____ I will be your bus person/server today. May I offer you a coke or a coffee?" The students are also trained in tray holding, table clearing, and how to anticipate guest needs. At the Westside Bistro they make you feel very important with big friendly smiles :) just remember they're just students so dropping or spilling your drink is a possibility. Now for the food!!!! The bistro has an al la carte menu and also a buffet that changes everyday. Both are made by the students with the supervision of their superior. I had the Cobb salad which was excellent big serving the chicken and ham did not taste cold or defrosted very fresh ingredients. Also the bistro burger was also excellent ,the burger patty is cooked to your liking and those onion rings were off the chain! Haha You would never expect this place to have such good food and service but trust me you'll be delightfully surprised. Also the price is crazy affordable everything is literally only 9 dollars and that includes your drink also kids 12 and under eat for free. I do recommend GO GO GO ! read more

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We went for lunch and the food was delicious and reasonable! Service was impeccable. This is student-run and part of the Culinary School. They work hard to ensure you have a great meal. Their hours are 11:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday and they also do to-go orders. Highly recommend! read more

I came here for an early lunch. They open at 11 am. It's a culinary restaurant where a head chef trains other chefs to cook and serve excellent food. It's $9.00 for buffet and I believe kids under 7 eat for free. We had a buy one get one free coupon at this awesome place, so that saved us money. The waiters and waitresses were nice and were good about refilling our drinks. I honestly felt like royalty eating here. It's fancy and the food here was excellent. Everyday is a different menu. I got to try the gumbo, rice, catfish, mashed potatoes, chicken and jalapeño corn bread. I enjoyed everything except the catfish. Cat fish was really dry because it sat under a heated lamp. Gumbo was good with the rice. Mashed potatoes were soft and fresh. The corn bread was moist and perfect. I was getting full because everything was so filling. I washed my food with a Diet Coke. For dessert I had a strawberry mousse that tasted like a peanut butter mousse as well. It was topped with a crunchy sweet crouton. It was delicious! My daughter had a pumpkin pie and a chocolate brownie. I didn't get to try it but my daughter enjoyed it. Plenty of parking up front and it's next to a recreation center. Restrooms were outside of the dining area and surprisingly the restrooms were clean. The inside was small but it was very fancy with the food. I definitely would come back if I'm back in the area. read more

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We wanted to support the Culinary Academy but it didn't live up to the stellar reviews. I ordered blackened salmon which came with spinach and roast potatoes which were sitting atop what looked like half an inch of dirty dishwater; when I asked about it I was told it was "broth". It was flavorless and rather disgusting to look at and just made the food soggy. When it came time to pay we were never presented with a bill, just a student with a credit card machine to insert a card, info unseen. Won't be back. read more

The buffet is $9 and it came with a beverage. For the price and service I can forgive a lot. The service was good. No tip is necessary. I can't say it was the most memorable food I have ever had but I've had worse food and the presentation was good. All the entrees are $9 so it makes choosing easy. The staff is very friendly and upbeat too. Recommend you check it out. Good food for decent price. read more

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A cooking school - YAY - what a delight to eat at a cooking school! I loved it. My friend didn't like his carrots dente - but mine were perfect. The twice-baked potato soup was amazing! And things only got better from there - there was so much to try, I missed the fish, and now I wish I had had it. I'll have to go back. The desserts rocked my world! Also I had both an Arnold Palmer and a coffee, so I expected my bill to be higher because of it; but they were included! Imagine that!! I WILL BE BACK!!! read more

The Westside Bistro - Westside Bistro is the restaurant for Culinary Academy of Las Vegas! - New American Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

You wouldn't know it was as good as it is based on its location but this place has been delicious for many years. A unique experience and fairly reasonable when it comes to prices. read more

Excellent! This is a culinary school and they tell you that before you sit down. The food is incredible and prices are to die for

I tried this place for the lunch buffet since I was on this side of town. Yes, these are culinary students, and yes they do have an instructor supervising them. The buffet options are limited, but everything is done in small batches so it is fresh and hot. Since there are quite a few students in the kitchen and the dining area, service is very quick and drinks are refilled fast. Even though it is a buffet, the introductory appetizer for each table are some very well done thinly sliced potato chips that are not greasy, but super crispy served with a dipping sauce. At the buffet, you are also served by students. read more

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This place is definitely a hidden gem. The food was very good, the service was excellent. Considering that you can order off of a limited one sheet menu or utilize the buffet, my overall experience here the two times I've been here has been great. Both times I've had the buffet. Most of the food is pretty good, but there are some things that aren't. When coming here you are greeted with friendly people. If you're short on time, and need to eat quickly, this may be a place to come if you're in the area. read more

This was a great find! We had all flown in to visit some national and state parks but wanted to grab lunch before we headed out. The staff was very flexible about rearranging tables so we could sit together and the student staff were friendly and charming. Really nice buffet with many options and a good ala carte menu as well. Just the right amount of food and a very reasonable price for the quality. read more

The Westside Bistro is a restaurant that is a part of the Culinary Training Academy, which is an organization funded by a trust between a couple local unions and a couple local resort/casino companies. CTA provides training for individuals who wish to advance in or join the hospitality industry. The training is not only in culinary skills, but also house keeping and maintenance related jobs. The Westside Bistro is a part of the training for those students in the culinary program. Students work as food servers, cooks, and buspersons at the restaurant. Because of this, you will find incredible food and even better service for a very reasonable price. Yesterday, I visited the WB for lunch with a colleague. We had a meeting down the road, and had planned on a nice gourmet lunch. The WB is only open for Breakfast and Lunch during the week, but they do offer catering. Their lunch menu is very simple with a few sandwiches and salads, as well as a buffet. The buffet is the most expensive option at $7.95/person. The buffet is small, only a handful of stations, but it is AYCE. The food is what makes this buffet incredible. They always have veggie options (and both times I've been there has been a vegan option), and meat options alike. They also have a salad bar, and occasionally have a pasta bar. Yesterday I had the minestrone (which was fresh, full of veggies and delicious), the veggie calzone, the mashed potatoes (wow) and assorted salad and veggies. For dessert I had a small cup with peach and apple cobbler and a lemon raspberry concoction. According to my colleague, the catfish was also incredible. With your buffet, you do get unlimited standard drink refills. As previously mentioned the staff are incredible. We went when the Bistro opened at 11am, and there was at least 1 waiter per table, if not more. It got busier the closer to noon it got, but they still have a lot of staff for a small operation. The food servers and the chef were very helpful and knowledgeable. They explained to me what was in the food and how it was cooked. It is exciting to know that this training exists as sometimes it can be real hit or miss for service on the Strip. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely give the WB a try. It is a great place to have business meetings as the food is great, its inexpensive and the facility is pretty class (and small). It is also great to support an organization that provides great opportunities for our fellow community members to advance in their job, or to train for new careers in the hospitality industry. read more

The Westside Bistro - New American Near Me - North Las Vegas, Nevada

I didn't do my research before coming here and just picked it because it was cheapish and near the 15. We were pretty surprised when we arrived and realized the restaurant is run by students. The food was pretty good though the menu is very limited. The buffet did not look very good. The service was over attentive because the servers are still in training. Overall it's a good place to stop if you're passing through north Vegas, need a quick lunch, and are forgiving for the little mistakes student staff would make. read more

Can't beat a complete meal (Buffet or ale-cart)for under $10.00 and that includes a soft drink or coffee/hot tea service. School students from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas are running the Westside Bistro as part of their training. Menu changes daily with features specials. Awesome deal! read more

I found myself on this side of town and had to check Yelp for guidance on where we should eat & I found this little gem. Its attached to the Culinary school. When you walk in you are greeted by many students. They are all waiting on you. We ended up getting the buffet...which is more like a mini buffet. If you check in on Yelp you get $1 off..which makes it only $7 and that includes your drink. It was a great deal. The food is way above par since they are training to work in the finer foodie joints. Service was above and beyond as was the food. I will try to make it back since the menu changes daily. read more

This "teaching" restaurant is part of the Culinary Academy. What I've learned from going there is that it's a great place for an inexpensive yet filling lunch. The staff is friendly and attentive ... almost TOO attentive at times! At many restaurants, I have to wait to get refills on my drinks. At the Westside Bistro, I've often had two waiters ask me if I want a refill while a third is off getting it done. Although you can order off the menu, why bother? For the same price (under $10), you can go through the buffet, which is small compared to the casino buffets but provides plenty of tasty offerings. The staff behind the buffet line serves you, but you can go back as many times as you like. There's always a soup or two, a fresh salad, and a few pizzas, but this time (like most) I skipped these and stuck with the entrees and side dishes. Didn't care for the cold corn salad, but everything else was superb. Coq au vin and lamb shanks were both cooked perfectly, which even the top buffets usually can't pull off. Sides included kalamata mashed potatoes and rice pilaf, which were also executed perfectly. There were a few desserts to choose from, but after two helpings of meats and sides, I was stuffed. I did sample the flan, which was spicy and serviceable, and I had a bite of the brownie, which was pretty much ... a brownie. Because of the buffet-style dining, I was back to work in less than an hour, so this place is a great option for anyone working in the Spaghetti Bowl area (or even a bit further out). Take a lesson from me, and try the Westside Bistro for lunch. You won't be disappointed. read more