We came to Firefly with a big group and basically treated the menu like a checklist. Ceviche…read moreshrimp, patatas bravas, pan‑seared scallops, manchego mac and cheese, tierra y mar skewers...and more. You name it, we tried it. Not a single miss. Everything came out flavorful, well‑seasoned, and perfect for sharing. (the only miss was that there wasn't more, but that's only because it was so tasty). I don't remember exactly what I ordered to drink, but it disappeared in seconds, and I could've easily taken down a whole pitcher without thinking twice. The whole table felt that way - dangerous. And yes, it's not on the Strip. Yes, it's absolutely worth going anyway. Yes, the prices are great. Sure, there's plenty of good food and drink on the Strip, but this place is 100% worth the short drive. We'd go back in a heartbeat.

Firefly Tapas Kitchen & Bar is a Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Bar with two locations in Vegas. The…read moreHughes Center Drive location is very close to the Las Vegas Strip. There are multiple rich looking large dining areas, a large bar area and a large patio. The Tuna Tartare was our favorite dish last time so we ordered it again. I don't know if they changed their recipe for it but what we were served tasted completely different. If you blow up both my tuna tartare photos you can see that last years plate contained a sauce unlike this years plate. Both menus (last years and this years) say that the tuna is suppose to be marinated. The chunks of tuna that I ate just tasted like raw tuna and the delicious tuna I had before. It still was an ok plate but not amazing like last time. We both enjoyed the Apple Manchego Salad. That was refreshing and delicious. So was the Tomato Basil Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese. I took the smaller 1/2 sandwich and didn't know that my half had most of the cheese. My husband was slightly disappointed with his half. I thought the stuffed peppers were tasty. The Steak and Mushroom Skewers had great flavors to them but the steak was chewier than it should be. I'm still a fan but the food wasn't perfect like last time. Service was mostly good but they don't bring you new plates.

My wife and I shared a birthday dinner here while in Vegas, and we cannot speak highly enough for…read morethe top notch service in booking us a table in advance, the uniqueness of the tasting menu, and how down to earth the host and waiters were. Never felt stuffy, And every dish on the tasting menu had a signature, Lara, and broaden our taste buds and horizons when it comes to new ways to enjoy foods. The environment is lively, and trendy! We will be back!

I came here, because one of my colleagues recommended this place. I wanted to eat at a restaurant…read morethat was away from the strip. The restaurant is small and cute. Reservations are highly recommended. I ordered the chef's tasting menu. My favorite dish was the jamón ibèrico. It was simple yet tasty, and reminded me when I was in Spain. My least favorite course was oddly dessert. The dish had a mix of fig and orange that did not agree with my palate. Highly recommend coming here if you are looking to splurge and get away from the strip

I took my wife here for our 2nd anniversary dinner and it was an amazing time. I was very skeptical…read moreat first because I'm a picky eater but all of the food was amazing. I even had a second helping of the octopus. We ate from the Sauve menu and we were full before getting through the entire menu. I did order extra of a few items but small bites don't mean you won't be eating a lot. The service was a amazing. They delivered the food fast and immediately removed any empty plates. Highly recommend.

Some dinners are good. Some are memorable. And then there are the ones where you sit back halfway…read morethrough and realize you're having entirely too much fun. That was this. From the jump, everything just clicked. The pacing felt natural, nothing rushed, nothing forgotten. You could tell there was intention behind the experience, but it never felt forced or overly polished. Just... dialed in. As it was a bit of a slower early evening, chef/owner Justin came to check in several times to see how we were doing and provided explanations of the food and the idea behind each bite. This not just dinner...it was an experience. I went all in on the menu and I'm glad I did, because this kitchen is not playing around. There's a confidence here that shows up on every plate. But a few dishes absolutely ran the table. The foie gras is rich in the way you want it to be, but balanced enough that you don't feel weighed down after a few bites. The wagyu carpaccio is ridiculous, melts instantly and somehow still feels light. And the toro crudo... that one didn't stand a chance. Silky, clean, just enough citrus and heat to keep it interesting. It's the kind of dish where you finish it and immediately wish you hadn't shared. And then there's the ensalada de naranjas. I ordered it three times, which honestly says everything. It shouldn't be the dish you keep thinking about, but here we are. The frisée and fried kale bring texture, the manchego gives it that salty edge, the candied walnuts add just enough crunch. But the oranges are unreal. Sweet in a way that almost doesn't make sense, no bite, no bitterness, just pure citrus perfection. You can tell they're something special, not the kind of thing you find just anywhere. What I appreciated most is that nothing felt like filler. Seafood, meat, vegetables, every dish had a purpose and actually delivered. It's rare to go through that much of a menu and not find a weak spot, but they pulled it off. And the service matched the food. Attentive, sharp, and genuinely welcoming without hovering or making it feel like a performance. The kind of service that makes the whole night flow without you even noticing it. This is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit, trying to decide if you reorder your favorites or pretend you have self control and try something new. Either way, it's awesome.

So happy to see this gem is still around. We lived in the area for years and years. Moved away and…read moremany years later came back for a visit. I am extremely saddened to see how drastically they have changed their decor. What made firefly such a hot spot and so sexy were the flamenco dancer paintings and the darker interior. Now it felt like something from California. It's still cute but I was shocked. We ordered all of our favorites and every single thing was perfection. Service was good. Pricing has gone up which takes away from the fun tapas experience. We noticed they have a really great happy hour.

Giving a gracious 3 stars because the food was delicious but the service and kitchen organization…read moredesperately need improvement. We waited 1.25 hours for one dish to come out and this was after me asking the server to bring even just one dish out. She told us the kitchen was backed up but gave no updates or something to help us with that wait. Further, albeit the server was being considerate of my allergy, she canceled a dish our party ordered because I was allergic to it without asking if we actually wanted to cancel it. The rest of our party could've eaten it so that was a mistake on her part albeit well-intentioned. Lastly, on top already mounting awkwardness and possible resentment, our grilled cheese was not melted so we asked for it to be re-done. One friend is vegetarian and this was her main dish than she didn't get to enjoy. When I asked if it could be pressed more, the server showed slight annoyance/confusion. The pacing of the meal was wildly slow. Our server told us twice that the kitchen was backed up but even so, 1.25 hours of waiting for one dish (even a cheese dish) is just bad time management. There was no offering to give free bread or anything to assuage the long wait which I feel is a missed opportunity in hospitality. Further, on our way out, no one said goodbye or thank you for coming which felt cold. The service was bad--period. That's not our fault; it's yours. It's a shame to write this but I'm doing so in hopes that the organization will improve. Not sure yet if I'd come back because of this experience.

We were very excited to dine here while visiting Las Vegas from San Diego. Anima by Edo did not…read moredisappoint. We chose the potatoes brava as well as the vegetarian experience. As my wife is vegetarian. From taste and presentation to service as well as setting everything was top notch 10/10. Highly highly recommend. Eric was a fantastic server and Joe the "silent partner" was beyond welcoming. The busser whose name we missed was so sweet and well spoken. The house martini and old fashion (don't recall the names) were perfection. We hope you get to enjoy this experience as much as we did.

Wanted to dine off strip while we were in town visiting. So glad we stumbled upon Anima! The food…read morewas exceptional. The restaurant was flexible, allowing us to order a pasta dish off their chef's pre fixe menu as we also ordered à la carte. We started with oysters topped with granita and smoked soy sauce. Flavor bomb! So good! We also had the cacio e pepe croquetas topped with egg yolk. Really decadent and good. The rigatoni amatriciana was unbelievably good. The pasta had the perfect chew, and the taste of bacon was forward and smoky. The sprouted cauliflower was something we have never had before. The garlic confit and sauce was perfectly balanced with right amount of acid. The braised short ribs were delicious, tender and velvety. The potatoes either the short ribs were a highlight for us. Cocktails were unique and also really tasty. Our server Andrew was so helpful and a joy to chat with. The restaurant is beautiful with perfect lighting, great ambiance for a date night. Highly recommend! Restaurant was about 15 minutes off strip, easy uber/lyft ride and way less pretentious than other fancy date night spots on the strip.

One of the conferences that I was attending had a vendor hosted event at the CHICA restaurant…read moreinside the Venetian. I only had some tapas that evening. it was great though! The first thing I noticed was just how packed the entire Venetian area was that night! Apparently No Doubt was in town performing at Sphere, and since the Venetian parking garage is basically right next door, the whole resort had a ton of energy and nonstop foot traffic. It was definitely busy! CHICA had a really fun atmosphere. The restaurant itself feels stylish and upscale without being overly formal. The décor had this vibrant inspired energy with music, lighting, and a social vibe that works really well for group dinners or events! Since it was catered for the event, I only tried a selection of tapas, but everything I had was really good! All of the food was flavorful, well presented, and easy to share while mingling! I really enjoyed the experience! Between the Vegas energy from the Sphere crowd, the lively atmosphere inside CHICA, and the solid food, it ended up being a really fun evening during the conference trip! Definitely somewhere I'd consider coming back to for a full dinner next time I'm on the Strip.

SO GOOD! Favorite spot of the day , hands down. What a great way to end our day trip to Vegas!…read more We started with two appetizers which were more on an amuse bouche. Small in size but packed with flavor. The Himachi? We could've eaten ten of them. Deeeelicious. The main course came out while I stepped away for a few minutes so I missed the fire show, but got to see it when another table got it later. The taste of the beef was absolutely amazing and loved the accrucements that accompanied it as well. We ended our meal with an almost missed Tres Leches. (Silly me didn't ask for the dessert menu, almost had grounds for being left in Las Vegas!). I'm so glad we circled back and got it, cause it was fan freakin tastic Service also was amazing - our server was so patient and kind

Jamón Jamón is like taking a quick trip to Spain without ever leaving Henderson. With three types…read moreof paella on the menu and a full lineup of traditional tapas, this is easily one of the most authentic Spanish restaurants in town. My personal favorite, squid ink paella, rich, savory, and packed with that deep ocean flavor that instantly took me back to my trip to Madrid. I brought my parents here because I wanted them to taste what I ate in Spain, and Jamón Jamón delivered. They got the experience without the jet lag. From the warm service to the food that's full of heart and tradition, Jamón Jamón is a gem for anyone craving true Spanish flavors.

For the most part, the meal was delicious. The only two items I wouldn't order again are the…read moreseafood paella and the mussels. Made a mistake of ordering the bread to dip in the mussels sauce, because the sauce wasn't even good... It just didn't do it for me. As for the paella, there was lots of seafood, but it was all very bland. I really enjoyed everything else. The prawns and the branzino were spectacular (the tomatoes underneath were too sweet for me though). Sucking out the inside of the prawn head is really tasty-- don't skip it! The oxtail and cauliflower were excellent in taste as well. Other great items included the papatas bravas & brussel sprouts; both of which were very crispy. -tapas were really large for tapas; wish the waitress warned us when I was ordering so much

What a great spot right in Chinatown in the same complex with one of my fave Thai places Lamaii…read more Cozy intimate feeling spot with a small but inventive menu. We decided to go with the tasting menu tonight since we hadn't been before and wanted a good sampling of what they had to offer. It did not disappoint. Not a single dud on that menu. Faves were the Oyster Duo, Octopus, Foie Gras and the Por Flank. Every single dish was flavorful and well seasoned. The service was outstanding and attentive with one tiny hiccup, not big enough to take a star away. I had specifically noted on our reservation that it was our Anniversary and it would have been nice if it was recognized but was not. Wasn't looking for any freebies but would have been a bit more special if mentioned. Not end of the world but a bit disappointing. All in all will be back to try our favorites again on the a la carte menu.

My son surprised me for Mother's Day by booking a reservation for 4 at Sparrow + Wolf. After…read morereviewing the menu, we decided to go somewhere else that had more options to accommodate everyone in our group. He canceled the reservation on Mother's Day and was fully aware of the stated $25 per person cancellation fee ($100 total). Unfortunately, the restaurant charged his card three separate charges totaling $250 ($100, $100, and $50). He contacted the restaurant and was initially told the refund would be processed within 3 days. After following up again 3 days later, he was told the employee who handles refunds was out of the country and that he should not have been told 3 days. He then received an email from Thaddeus confirming the cancellation fee was only $25 per person and stating he could use the $100 as credit toward a future visit if he showed the email at the restaurant. However, the additional $150 in charges was never addressed. My son replied to the email asking about the extra charges and still has not received a response 3 days later. At this point, he is handling the matter through his bank's fraud department. Very disappointing experience, especially with the lack of communication and accountability. I would not recommend this place.

First time coming here because hubby wants to try thr waygu burger in cheese sauce. So delicious!!!…read moreI had the Toshou katsu ramen. Love that they separate the katsu so it stays crispy. You do have to grind your sesame seeds but part of the experience. All the food was delicious.

Food was bomb! Yumi was an amazing server! we enjoyed it (: 10/10 recommend when in vegasread more