Las Vegas Casual Dining Thread
We have the fine dining thread, but everyone needs some good casual places to eat, either on the strip or local. I'm finding that my list of go-to casual places is lacking.
Synopsis of other threads
Breakfast
Peppermill (24 hours and worth going to for cocktails too)
Du Pars in Golden Gate
Cracked Egg
The Egg & I
Egg Works
Hash House a Go Go
Original Pancake House
Deli/Sandwiches
Capriotti's (cheese steaks, but no cheese whiz)
Jimmy John's (quick sub chain)
Burgers
Fuddruckers
Fatburger
I Love Burgers
BLT Burger
Burger Bar
Holstein's
Stripburger
Bachi Burger
SmashBurger
Bar Food
Steiner's
Pizza
Aurelio's (Chicago Thin Crust)
Rosatti's (Chicago Deep Dish)
No Name Pizza Place (Cosmo) (NY)
Napoli
Metro Pizza
Settebello
Amore's
Broadway Pizza
Mexican
Macayo's
Bonito
Sushi
Both Sushi Mons (W. Sahara and also S. Maryland pkwy)
Sushi Kaya (Spring Mountain)
Oyshi Sushi (S. Rainbow)
Island Sushi (S. Eastern)
I Love Sushi
Naked Fish
Sen of Japan
Other Asian (WELCOME TO CHINATOWN)
LOTUS OF SIAM
Thai Noodle House
Archie's
Raku
Monta
Musashi
Pho Thanh Huong
Ichiza
Honey Pig
Mother's
Kim-Chi
Emperor's Garden
China Mama
Dong Ting Spring
Other
Hot'n Juicy Crawfish
Paymon's
Grape Street
Zaba's (Like Chipotle, more and healthier options)
Fat Greek
Ty! Im just trying to find a few quick spots that are better than the food court chains, cafe Americano etc. It doesn't have to be incredible. Will check out posh burger
Ty! Im just trying to find a few quick spots that are better than the food court chains, cafe Americano etc. It doesn't have to be incredible. Will check out posh burger
Proper Eats food hall at Aria is pretty solid. Chicken shawarma sandwich and the sushi are very good. Smash burger solid. Haven’t had the others.
Wahlburgers and Dave's Hot Chicken are just outside Horseshoe and good/solid.
Looking for decent casual dining options within walking distance of the horseshoe. What I know of is Earl of Sandwich in Planet Hollywood which is a bit of a walk, Ramsay burger planet Hollywood, secret pizza Cosmo (not sure how long this walk is), money line pizza Aria, Ellis Island restaurants. Anything else notable that's closer? Anything good in that outdoor food court thing they have? I'm pretty familiar with the fine dining restaurants in the area but know almost nothing as far as casual d
There’s a pretty good Italian place out the door of the food court of the Horseshoe and across the street. It’s called Batista’s Hole in the Wall. Family owned since the 70’s.
When I’m on dinner break at the WSOP, I see lines out the door for their terrible, overpriced food court options. I just go out the door, cross the street, and get some great lasagna or chicken parm for ~$30-35ish.
There’s a pretty good Italian place out the door of the food court of the Horseshoe and across the street. It’s called Batista’s Hole in the Wall. Family owned since the 70’s.
When I’m on dinner break at the WSOP, I see lines out the door for their terrible, overpriced food court options. I just go out the door, cross the street, and get some great lasagna or chicken parm for ~$30-35ish.
didn't know about Battista's until your post
window of our horseshoe room last trip was directly in line with the long leg of an anonymous strip mall parking lot across flamingo
only thing to see from that angle was the roof
at the far side stood a sign with sun faded pink font promising 'fine italian cuisine'
first impression being watered down red sauce
proceed to witness wedding parties unload from three stretch hummer limousines stacked up in a row
now it all somehow makes sense
didn't know about Battista's until your post
window of our horseshoe room last trip was directly in line with the long leg of an anonymous strip mall parking lot across flamingo
only thing to see from that angle was the roof
at the far side stood a sign with sun faded pink font promising 'fine italian cuisine'
first impression being watered down red sauce
proceed to witness wedding parties unload from three stretch hummer limousines stacked up in a row
now it all somehow makes sense
It has probably been at least 20 years since I was there, so this info is just a wee bit dated. When I went the food was ok but not outstanding, and IIRC included all the cheap Chianti you could drink. There was a strolling musician (accordionist?) who hustled every table by walking up and asking where you were from and then playing a location appropriate song. The guy was probably 85+ y/o then, so he may or may not still be strolling along.
The true beauty of the place was that it was pure 1950s Las Vegas. Tons of B&W pictures on the walls of vintage celebs and non-celebs. It is definitely worth at least one trip, but unless things have changed markedly, temper your expectations of the food.
Batista’s is great for the old school Vegas vibe, food is not good if I remember correctly.
Can't believe Margaritaville is closing. Wow, maybe Caesars is selling off the Flamingo. We used to love eating there and then playing in that old run-down poker room that is also gone. Damn, Vegas just ain't the same.
Have been wanting to try Barista's, but it never seems to be open or the right timing. We love the liquor/wine convenience store across the street from it, though! Been there many times 😉
why am i just learning about all of this right now?
A misspent youth?
or a misspelt truth
Get off the strip, actually just off the strip. Also have Ellis Island not too far from there on Koval. That place is a blast and a low rollers heaven. A little farther down is Double Down Saloon one of the funnest, cheap diver bars in town with a punk rock jukebox and 70s porn on the tvs.
Get off the strip, actually just off the strip. Also have Ellis Island not too far from there on Koval. That place is a blast and a low rollers heaven. A little farther down is Double Down Saloon one of the funnest, cheap diver bars in town with a punk rock jukebox and 70s porn on the tvs.
Now I'm glad I posted. I've stayed at Bally's multiple times and didn't know about these dive bars
Is that the one connected to Stage Door? Never had the cheap hot dogs but have had the $1 Buds.
Yep. Tried to go into Stage Door for my 53rd birthday (after buying a few bottles of wine next door with my husband), but I didn't have my ID and they wouldn't let me in! LOL. Maybe we'll stop there this time and I'll have a drink for my 56th 😉
Now I'm glad I posted. I've stayed at Bally's multiple times and didn't know about these dive bars
Paradise and Naples is an interesting intersection. One side is 2 huge gay bars, the other side is grimy with the DD, the tattoo shop I go to and Naked City Pizza, which is very good if you like deep dish pies.
Mother Wolf was phenomenal, 10/10 dinner. The focaccia, cacio pepe, and pistachio gelato in particular but everything was great.
Paradise and Naples is an interesting intersection. One side is 2 huge gay bars, the other side is grimy with the DD, the tattoo shop I go to and Naked City Pizza, which is very good if you like deep dish pies.
The Office Bar which I’ve never been to is basically part of Naked City pizza. Don’t they refer to this area as the fruit loop district. An interesting way to refer to the gay bar district. The owner is a pretty interesting character as well and also owns Frank’s Tiki Bar and a bar at the new punk rock museum.
well, for the longest time in portland the gay bar district was referred to as vaseline alley.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnside_T...
well, for the longest time in portland the gay bar district was referred to as vaseline alley.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnside_T...
Yeesh, that’s way worse.
Wj94, I’ve seen you post that you might be overly nice to restaurants because you worked as a server, I have to call you out for your mother wolf review. I can’t find one person besides you that would ever go back including myself. You get far better food at north Italia which is a small chain of simple American Italian food imo. Focaccia was really good though.
