Las Vegas Restaurant News

New Restaurants

1. North Italia | Henderson

North Italia has opened its 2^nd Southern Nevada location, at The District at Green Valley Ranch, with this new Henderson outpost marking the Fox Restaurant Concepts’ 42^nd in the US.

The décor features floor-to-ceiling windows, live potted houseplants, a black and white color scheme and wraparound bar with one side on the outdoor patio equipped with heating lamps.

Open daily for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the current seasonal menu offerings include crispy eggplant Parmesan with fresh mozzarella and spicy vodka sauce; black Mediterranean mussels with Calabrese salami and white wine and garlic butter broth; roasted salmon with caramelized romanesco and basil pesto; braised short rib marsala with beech mushroom, brussels sprouts and black truffle risotto; pizzas like the prosciutto with mission fig, goat cheese and arugula; breakfast carbonara pasta with poached egg, pancetta, English peas and pecorino; and pumpkin praline butter cake with toasted mallow, pumpkin seed praline and white chocolate crema.

North Italia
District at Green Valley Ranch Italian, 2235 Village View Dr., Henderson NV 89052 | 702-725-1128

December 2024

2. Roma Kitchen | Las Vegas

Roma Kitchen, serving classic Italian cuisine, is now open in Southern Highlands near Decatur and Cactus, and joins the eatery’s original location in Henderson.

The décor features a black and white color scheme with white tile floor, black curtains, white tablecloths, black booths and chairs and white brick walls.  

The kitchen is helmed by chef Ricardo Romo, who spent several years working at renowned restaurants on the Strip such as Michael Mina’s Seablue, STK, Mastro’s Ocean Club and Beer Park before opening his own: Chef’s Roma Kitchen on Horizon Ridge in Henderson.

Highlights of the menu are grilled vegetable salad with warm broccoli, artichoke, asparagus, cherry tomato and red pepper; gnocchi with cream sauce, truffles and mushroom; main courses including NY steak, pork chop, branzino, Chilean seabass, veal parmigiana and chicken marsala; and Italian dessert favorites like tiramisu, cheesecake, gelato and sorbet.

Roma Kitchen
10420 S. Decatur Blvd., #100, Las Vegas NV 89141
702-888-3414 | View Website
Openings: Mon.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4-10 p.m., Sun. 4-8 p.m.

November 2024

3. Chamana’s Café | Las Vegas

Chef Dan Krohmer and his Other Mama team have opened Chamana’s Café at 3655 S. Durango Drive, Suite 29. 

Situated in the same shopping center as Other Mama, the restaurant serves a unique blend of dishes that balance familiar flavors with time-honored Mexican recipes using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and perfectly brewed coffee in an Oaxaca-influenced café setting. Dishes include empanadas with options of bean and cheese, chorizo and potato, or chicken tinga; chilaquiles with tortilla chips cooked in rich salsa verde; pozole with hominy and tender pork topped with fresh fixings; and steak and eggs—grilled steak paired with eggs prepared to order with a choice of rice and beans or skillet potatoes with a side of homemade tortillas and signature salsa. 

Chamana’s Café
3655 S. Durango Dr., Suite 29, Las Vegas NV 89147 | 725-205-9846
Opening hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For more info and the complete menu, visit chamanascafe.com.

November 2024

4. Caramá | Las Vegas

Wolfgang Puck’s Caramá showcasing northern Italian food has replaced the celebrity chef’s Lupo at Mandalay Bay.

The décor contributes to a warm and opulent ambiance with black and white tile, marble chandeliers, brass light fixtures, mahogany arches, a functional ice cream car and a large bar with colorful floral wallpaper and a vintage-style mirror.

The menu includes fennel & arugula salad with blood orange vinaigrette and dried tomatoes; pizza patate e pancetta with fromage blanc, Yukon Gold potatoes and crisp pancetta; ricotta and spinach ravioli with toasted pine nuts and sage brown butter; grilled whole Mediterranean sea bass with lemon and capers; 12 oz Prime NY strip with confit tomato and mushroom-red wine reduction; and lemon semi-freddo with seasonal fruits and pistachio crunch.

Complementing the fare is a wine cellar with more than 7,000 bottles, including rare Italian, and an extensive whiskey collection with gems such as Baker’s and Whistle Pig 10 year.

To view the complete menus, click here.

> Caramá, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas NV 89119 | 702-632-7777, 877-632-7800
Dinner nightly

September 2024

5. Bramàre | Las Vegas

Bramàre means to crave in Italian, and it’s a fitting name for many reasons, including filling a void for those craving late-night dining (Bramàre is open till 3 a.m.) in a 24-hour town that has relatively few upscale dining options past 10 p.m.

The décor features hanging wicker basket lights, exposed ductwork, black brick walls and black suede banquettes.

The menu includes:

• pesce crudo comprised of Baja striped bass, Calabrian mayo, fennel, orange and pickled chilis
• pizzas with untraditional ingredients like braised beef cheeks with goat cheese, potato, sofrito spread and pickled onion
• Skull Island prawns oven roasted and served with frutti di mare broth
• tagliatelle with wild boar ragu, sage and Parmigiano-Reggiano
• “something” like tiramisu with tiramisu cream, espresso syrup and Italian grissini breadsticks

The Italian-inspired fare is rounded out with wines mainly from Sonoma, Napa and Italy.

Bramàre is open Tues.-Sat. from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
3900 Paradise Rd., Suite H, Las Vegas, NV 89169
702-342-2111 | View Website

September 2024

6. Bazaar Mar by José Andrés | Las Vegas

José Andrés Group has debuted Bazaar Mar, a seafood-driven restaurant on the main level of The Shops at Crystals.

The 7,428 square-foot space features playful touches with handmade 3D tiles shaped as vegetables, an oversized custom mural depicting a surreal seaside scene, custom seafood realism-inspired artwork, and an upside-down orange tree.

The menu is centered around seafood dishes, rooted in Spanish flavors with dishes such as cobia “rosa” ceviche with “rose” of leche de tigre, nasturtium leaf, sweet potato and corn nuts; bluefin tuna and fried egg with chu-toro sashimi, quail eggs, and soy dashi; and oyster mushroom “sea anemone” with mushroom essence, anchovy aioli and pickled sea beans. A selection of vegetables, salads and meat dishes is also available.

The beverage program features a Spanish-forward wine list with a large selection of white wine producers and bottles from small, family-operated wineries that José Andrés has built relationships with over the years.

Bazaar Mar by José Andrés, The Shops at Crystals, 3720 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89158 | 702-803-1100

August 2024

Menu Specials in Las Vegas

1. Joel’s Chophouse Offering Daily Discounts

Joel’s Chophouse at the Ahern Hotel is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., and is offering a special deal for each day.

• Tomahawk Tuesday—save $100 on 44 oz. Westholme Australian wagyu tomahawk ribeye with chef’s choice side dish (regular price $249.00)
• Wine Tasting Wednesday— sommelier guided wine tasting with Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey (RSVP required)
• Locals Night Thursday— present your Nevada ID and receive 35% off  (up to 4-guests)
• Half-Off Fridayؙ—select steaks are 50% off (excludes Wagyu Tomahawk)
• and Seafood Saturday—50% off hot or chilled seafood platter, shrimp cocktail, half-shell oysters and oyster Rockefeller.

In addition, there’s the Social Happy Hour nightly from 4 to 6 p.m. with 50% off wines by the glass, specialty cocktails and craft beers.

Joel’s Chophouse, Ahern Hotel
300 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas NV 89102 | 725-214-4800 View Website

November 2024

2. Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill Offering Tailgate Package

Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station is ready for football season and is offering its Ultimate Tailgate Package on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the football season.

Priced at $29 per person, the all-you-can-eat feast features stadium and tailgating favorites including cheese quesadilla, chicken tenders, potato skins, warm pretzel bites, Tailgate nachos, Philly cheesesteak, Tailgate burger, stadium dog, fries, tator tots and deep fried Oreos.

In addition, during Monday, Thursday and Sunday night games, Tailgate Social is hosting the Gridiron Roulette—at the start of each quarter fans spin a wheel to select a promotion for the entire restaurant that will last the remainder of that quarter with promotions including BOGO cocktails, $1 house shots, $15 domestic beer towers, Big Game ticket giveaway entries and half priced apps, sides and draft pints.

Tailgate Social is equipped with more than 30 HDTVs, providing optimum views throughout the space.

2411 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102 | 702-367-2411 View Website

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3. Harlø Steakhouse & Bar Argentinian Tasting Menu

Harlø Steakhouse & Bar in Downtown Summerlin is presenting its latest tasting menu, showcasing executive chef partner Gina Marinelli’s take on authentic Argentinian cuisine.

Available through the end of October and priced at $95 per person, the four-course tasting includes: 

• choice of grilled calamari salad with red wine vinegar, avocado and tomato; or provoleta with provolone, red chimichurri and charred bread
• sorrentino ravioli made with black pepper ricotta and paprika pomodoro
• choice of skirt steak served with chimichurri and Mountain Magic tomatoes or grilled dorade with oregano marinade and bloomsdale spinach
• Argentinian biscuits with dulce de leche, coconut and yerba mate.

Harlø Steakhouse & Bar 1720 Festival Plaza Dr. (Rosemary Park Dr.), Las Vegas, NV 89135

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4. Scotch 80 Prime Offering 50% Off Happy Hour

Scotch 80 Prime offering 50% off Happy Hour.

The menu offers 50% off on more than a dozen menu items and discounted prices on several drinks Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Discounted food menu items include dishes such as steak tartare with crispy rice and radish ponzu for $13, shrimp toast with Hokkaido milk bread and chili jam aioli for $13, 8 oz filet mignon for $32.50, 8 oz ribeye cap for $31, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass with shiitake mushroom and truffle dashi for $27, New Zealand Big Glory Bay king salmon with caviar beurre blanc for $26, and broiled lobster tail for $25.

Beverage specials include six original cocktails priced at $8 each, beers for $4-$4.50, half-off select bottles of wine and glasses of Austin Hope Cabernet or Harvey & Harriet White Blend for $12.

Scotch 80 Prime – GAYOT’s Rating: 14/20 | View Website
Palms Casino Resort, 4321 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103 | 866-942-7780

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5. Proper Eats Food Hall

Proper Eats Food Hall inside ARIA Resort & Casino is again offering The Ultimate Tailgate package every Saturday and Sunday throughout football season.

Priced at $59 per person, it includes unlimited eats of select menu items at nearly all Proper Eats’ concepts, including Parm Famous Italian, Wexler’s Deli, Seoul Bird, Pizzaoki, Happy Leaf and Easy’s Donuts.

The package is available only to guests seated in the Proper Bar area. Food orders will be taken in increments of two, guests will be limited to three hours and everyone at the same table must participate in the offer. All beverages are sold separately. Proper Bar offers more than 20 seats at the bar, plus high tops and comfortable booths and HDTVs surround the bar and lounge offering prime sports viewing from every seat.

Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino, CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109 | 866-359-7757

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6. Mott 32 Introduces Dim Sum Brunch

Mott 32 at The Palazzo has launched its “Brunch 32” dim sum brunch offered Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Highlights include 42-day applewood roasted Peking duck, Szechuan style dumplings with minced pork and chili oil, crabmeat & corn soup, stir-fried lo mein noodles, hot & sour seafood soup dumplings, scallop seafood dumpling topped with caviar and BBQ pork cheung fun.

Several unique cocktails have also been created to complement the brunch items, such as Kowloon Coffee made with vodka, single cup extraction coffee, cream and soy sauce; Tang-Tang, a margarita variant with tequila, mandarin, condensed milk, lime agave and house-made Szechuan coconut crunch; and Treasure Cloud, served tableside in a dim sum basket with champagne and exotic fruits like lychee, passionfruit, dragon fruit and mandarins.

The brunch also features weekly DJs and live entertainment.

To view the full menu click here.

Mott 32, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109 | 702-607-3232

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Las Vegas Restaurant Closings

1. Picasso at Bellagio Las Vegas

Read why Picasso restaurant at Bellagio Las Vegas has closed on August, 8, 2024 — a tribute to this temple of gastronomy by Sophie Gayot.

Chef Julian Serrano’s Picasso at the Bellagio has closed in August 2024.

The acclaimed restaurant named for the authentic Picasso artwork displayed on its walls, opened in 1998 when the Bellagio resort debuted and ushered in a new era of fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip. During its 25-year tenure, the lakeside restaurant with a stellar view of the Bellagio Fountains garnered much notoriety for its fine dining opulence. Serrano has also stepped away from his involvement at Bellagio’s Lago, but remains at the helm of Julian Serrano Tapas at ARIA Resort & Casino.

Picasso, Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-693-8865

MORE on GAYOT.com: Ocean’s 11 table where Julia Roberts and George Clooney sat at Picasso

2. Retro by Voltaggio

Bryan and Michael Voltaggio’s Retro by Voltaggio has concluded its one-year culinary residency at Mandalay Bay on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

The fun 80s and 90s themed venue debuted in May, 2023 with décor and nostalgic dishes with a twist. The restaurant’s entryway featured a museum-like display filled with nostalgic memorabilia the brothers grew up with and the menu included quirky items such as VoltaggiO’s, a take on SpaghettiOs with housemade O’s, arrabbiata butter and giant meatball presented in an aluminum can. Chefs Bryan and Michael said, “We had a blast bringing Retro to Las Vegas. Thank you to the Mandalay Bay team and the many creative partners who brought our vision to life. And to all the diners who visited and geeked out on the experience, we appreciate you and hope to serve you again real soon.”

READ MORE: Retro by Voltaggio at the Mandalay Bay full article.

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3. The Mirage

The Mirage opened in 1989

It has been an iconic property known for its outdoor erupting volcano show, Siegried and Roy Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, the Cirque du Soleil Beatles LOVE show and several restaurants representing a cross-section of cuisines. After Hard Rock International acquired the property in 2022, and now as of July 17 the entire property will be shut down as the resort transitions into the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Full-service restaurants closing include Diablo’s Cantina (Mexican), Heritage Steakhouse (steaks and seafood), Osteria Costa (Italian) and Otoro (Asian). Stack (steaks and seafood), previously closed in November, 2023.

As for the hotel, the rebranded resort will feature a 600-foot guitar-shaped hotel tower. The reopening is targeted for a spring 2027 opening, and the renovation will generate 2,500 construction jobs. Hard Rock is paying about $80 million in severance packages for employees.
The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-791-7111, 800-627-6667

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4. Margaritaville at the Flamingo

The tropical-themed Margaritaville at the Flamingo is slated to close on June 1, 2024, after its lease expires.

The restaurant chain inspired by the late Jimmy Buffet’s song has nearly 30 locations worldwide and the Las Vegas location had been open since 2003. The sizeable three-level restaurant with six bars featured live music, burgers and bar food and several varieties of margaritas. A statement by the company’s senior director of marketing Chris Blatz said, “After an incredibly successful 20 years in business serving locals and travelers alike, we are saddened by the closure, but the team is actively exploring new opportunities for the brand within the city and we look forward to our future in Las Vegas.”
Margaritaville, Flamingo Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-733-3302

5. Tropicana Las Vegas

The hotel, which first opened in 1957, closed on April 2, 2024, as it is slated to be demolished to make way for the $1.5 billion baseball stadium that will be the new home of the relocating Oakland Athletics.

With the demise of the historic resort comes the closure of a handful of restaurants, most notably Robert Irvine’s Public House. The celebrity chef’s gastropub opened in 2017 and was known for serving comfort food options (including pizza, sliders, ribs and fish & chips) inspired by chef Irvine’s culinary travels from around the world in a pub-like atmosphere. Also closing at the Tropicana are the high-end Oakville Tuscan Grill steakhouse and the quick-serve Red Lotus Asian Kitchen.

Tropicana Las Vegas, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702-739-2307

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