Best Casual Restaurants in Sahara Hotel & Casino

The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very much in theme with the rest of Vegas; a departure from your current reality to a place where everything feels more alive. The staff are all courteous and kind, helping you make decisions and find the meal you’ve been on a mission to find your whole life. Don’t hesitate, just order it. Share it with a friend or eat it all yourself. You can’t go wrong with any of the freshly made pastas, with sauces that make you want to take up cooking classes. Although I didn’t have the salt baked wild branzino, the table next to me did and it was all anyone around us could talk about. It looked incredible and judging by their reactions, it certainly was. I had the giant 16oz meatball, which is almost big enough to be a meal on its own. Softball sized and covered in fresh ricotta, I couldn’t help but devour the whole thing. My server suggested the bucatini carbonara to pair with the meatball and she nailed it. Tender, flavorful and the perfect portion size. I was eyeballing that 20 layer chocolate and peanut butter cake, but as able to somehow resist temptation. If LAVO isn’t on your list of places to try in Vegas, it needs to be.

Outstanding, Fantastic!! My US Wagyu Rib Cap was Juicy and perfectly cooked and mac and cheese was fantastic!! Great experience!!

Party of six for Christmas dinner. 5/6 had the special prix fix menu and the food was exceptional—the soup stole the show. One party had a huge filet cooked to his liking. The whipped potatoes are also worth mentioning. Service was impeccable. Absolutely no complaints. Our waitress and the bus staff were attentive and responsive. Free parking, easy access from the Ahern. All good. I recommend Joel’s without reservation. We had a great time.

This was our second Christmas Eve dinner here, and it was amazing! The service is over the top, and the attention to detail was perfect. Our food was prepared exactly like we wanted, and the steak and crab were excellent! This has one of the best views in Vegas, and gave us another memorable experience! I think we have a new Christmas tradition! Also, our server was probably one of the best we have had in Las Vegas!

Went late afternoon. Numerous happy hour items available (happy hour 2-7). Split a Margherita Pizza and salad with my wife. Service was great and food was excellent and very reasonable! Highly reccomend!