Best Cozy Restaurants in The STRAT Hotel & Casino

Loved our experience here. Got a reservation for our 12th year anniversary 3 wks earlier and I requested for us to sit at a good area. We were seated near the entrance and not the loveseat which was a disappointment. The lady from the next tome kept the noise level so high and she talked the entire dinner. Love the vibe as we entered and the classic cars outside to add to the vintage feel. Ordered the bacon sampler which is an experience. The caesar salad was meh then porterhouse for 2 with the potato gratin and wild mushrooms as sides. Really really good . The chocolate souffle should be ordered right away bec it takes time to make. Carrie gave great ssrviceand we chatted with the owner Rich. They are very pleasant and made our experience great. The Mary Pickford cocktail is good if u want sweet. Just wish they do something special for occasions like anniversaries. Other restaurants will at least give a note like at the Palm or chocolates at Partage but overall great food and service

I had an absolute amazing time at Esther’s Kitchen. From the ambience to the decor and service, it’s all tip notch. I came in to surprise my now fiancée after proposing to her in her birthday and they congratulated us with a glass of wine of the house. Our server, who I believe is named Alex, was absolutely stellar and did an amazing job explaining the menu and some of there great dishes there. I knew what cocktail I wanted to try and it was a great balance of the bourbon tase but with a subtle sweetness. My fiancée didn’t know what she really wanted and Alex made her a cocktail that was spot on for her palate with a few questions! We ordered the Basil, Burrata, and Anchovy butter to go with the bread and they all were great, highly recommended! I ordered the dry age steak and my fiancée ordered the Risotto and both were wonderful,. The steak had a great crust on the steak with a good depth of flavor. The risotto was super rich and flavorful. I recommend adding the Parmesan on top to make it that much better. I can’t wait to come back in the future to try more of the menu! One of, if not, the best dining experience off strip in Vegas that isn’t crazy on your pockets! Make sure you ask for Alex, she is amazing server and made our special day that much better!

The Japanese A5 was served on a hit plate which cookes the meat as it came to the table. Because of this the steak was cooked more than medium rare and the hot peppers that came with it were too spicy to eat. The brussel sprouts were underwhelming. Overall, the service and other many items we ordered were wonderful. I recommend the New York steak, potato puree, and Sticky Toffy Pudding...simply delicious!!!

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.

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!