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    4.5 (247 reviews)
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    Sandwhich
    Chloe N.

    I have been eager to try this place because of the glowing reviews. I was a bit disappointed because it was not freshly cooked. There was a line but it went by quickly. The cashier was very knowledgeable and told us that they are spicier/hotter than Dave's hot chicken so we adjusted our spice level accordingly. The service was very quick but that also implies that the food was already made and was probably sitting out. The food temperature was lukewarm and it did not seem as fresh as what you would get Dave's Hot Chicken ( there weren't different layers of flavors either). That being said, the chicken was the star and it was clear. It was definitely more spicier than most chicken sandwich places, in a good way and the chicken tasted premium. We enjoyed the sandwich but we think that our rating would have been higher if the food was fresh that would have contributed to the flavors and heat more.

    Hot chicken sandwich
    May W.

    I remember waiting an hour at the original Howlin Rays in LA, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out this location opened in the Venetian food court. The wait is MUCH shorter here and the chicken just as good. The hot chicken sandwich here was massive and we were able to share between two people. Food court in the Venetian had popular national treasure, including Scarrs pizza from NYC.

    Medium Solo Wing
    Darren S.

    As an east-coaster who is quite limited to a variety of regional restaurants, I was pleasantly surprised to find Howlin' Ray's located in the Via Via Food Hall in the Venetian! I've watched enough content creators to know what to get -- and most importantly "how" to get. NOTE: Prices will be higher as this is Vegas after all. For my meal I ordered several items: the Sando which came in at a whopping $17. I accompanied it with an order of shake fries ($6), a solo wing ($5), comeback sauce ($1) and a surprisingly lovely peach tea ($6). The total with tax came to about $37 and some change. (Oh, Vegas...) Spice level: Everything in medium. I have to say -- I enjoyed the entire meal. Of all the things I ordered, the sando was the clear winner. I was surprised how much I enjoyed all the flavors working together -- coleslaw, pickles, comeback sauce and the medium spice. The filet was about the size of a Popeyes chicken sandwich filet, nothing crazy. The wing was a bit disappointing. It had the same spice, but was cool to the touch. For a hot chicken spot, I was expecting the hot chicken to outshine the sandwich-- that was NOT the case. For this, I deduct one star. The fries were pleasantly seasoned, it was spiced but not exactly Cajun. The peach tea was the other winner of the evening, as it tasted like real BREWED southern sweet tea! I SEE YOU, Howlin' Ray's! Overall great experience, and glad to cross this place off my foodie bucket list! On to the next!

    Kelvin C.

    Smack your mama chicken! I was wrong about this spot, I walked by it many times thinking it would be a very average hot chicken that you see at any mall. Boy was I wrong. The wings were so frickin good! The flavor and seasoning was perfect, saltiness was on point, the crispness was light and airy. The chicken was so fresh and hot, I could barely eat it. Those fries were some of the best I've had in a long time. Crispy, tender on the inside, nice season. The Comeback sauce was honestly the best on I've ever tasted. Omg, I could not stop dipping the fries in it. I've had other comeback sauces, but this one had something in it that the others just don't compare. Overall, this is a legit chicken spot that is up there with the best of the best. Seriously!

    Connie T.

    Def go for the tenders. But the food is extremely salty no matter if you get medium or hot. Warning: Hot is actually pretty dangerous on an empty stomach; it'll hurt once it settles even if you think you can handle it with your mouth. I opted for just 1 hot tender (8/10 spice) and 2 medium (5/10 spice). Perfect balance for myself who tends to eat spice for every meal. Line was about 10 person long, but went by after 15 min. Food comes out quick ~10 minutes. Seating is in a cafeteria so there's usually a spot.

    Ryna D.

    Finally got to try Howlin' Ray's! We've never gotten Howlin' Ray's in LA because the lines are just ridiculous. So when I learned they've got a spot in Vegas, I knew this was our chance. Sure enough, no lines whatsoever, same hot chicken sandwich. And it was indeed very good. Just not, "wait in line for more than half an hour" good.

    Mild and medium tenders
    Amelea J.

    The line isn't as bad as it is in LA. It goes by pretty quickly. I think for as much as they charge in general, the sauces should be free unless people are asking for hella sauces. The chicken is juicy I'll give them that. The seasoning is good if you're a seasoning wing type of person versus a sticky sauce type. That's where the divide is. Would I get it again, probably not but I'm glad I tried it. This is located in the Venetian food hall and they're open until midnight - I think. Typical food court vibes where you struggle finding a place to sit.

    3 piece tender and fries.
    Jeff B.

    My partner and I split a 3-piece tender and ordered fries and one of the sauces. It was our first time, so got one mild and 2 medium. The chicken is excellent. The meat is really moist and juicy and the thin coating, both mild and medium, were terrific. The fries were nice and crunchy on the outside and tender in the inside. The counter staff were friendly and helpful as I explained that it was our first time. The sauce doesn't do much for me, but it does have flavor. I've been to chicken places where the sauce is largely mayonnaise. This is better than that. I prefer Raisin' Canes sauce. It's in a food court near the casino. Can't say much about the atmosphere other than it is a decent food court.

    Isabel C.

    (3.5/5) Despite being incredibly full from lunch, I trekked to Caesars food hall with a few friends to try their favourite french fry place - Howlin' Ray's. The branding is really endearing and I love that their french fry bag says "Have a hot day". I will say the french fries were definitely some of the crispiest and best seasoned fries I've ever had. The chicken tenders were spicy despite having chosen mild and very crispy on the outside, but moist on the inside. Honestly, there isn't much competition on my end especially coming from Canada where true Southern flavours don't have much presence. Despite not feeling hungry at all, I enjoyed the few bites I had and would love to return next time and try it with a full appetite.

    This dip is not your ordinary ranch! Get 2! *TENNESSEE TANG*
    Leonora S.

    Aahhhhh woooooo! *I'm howlin'* LOL The heat is ON! Wow. So let me tell you that the 1st time I was here, I ordered THE SANDO and opted for the MEDIUM which was described as "feel the burn." I can take heat and said next time, I'll order the next level up. For me, the sando was cool but I'll be choosing the TENDERS from now on. The 2nd time (2 days later), I ordered the TENDERS and whoa baby, those tendies are juicy and big! Easily shareable between 2 people. I leveled it up and opted for the HOT which is "burn, baby, burn"! And wow I felt the burn but IT WAS SO GOOD! You can cool it down by dipping it in their TENNESSEE TANG which is their version of a ranch and ooooohhhh it's so good! Not your average ranch! Get yourself 2 of them so you can also dip the seasoned SHAKE FRIES in it. I'm telling you, this all HIT! Each time, there was not much of a wait for service or food and the ladies who took my order were very nice.

    Shake Fries
    Eddi-ray C.

    One of my favorite chicken spots has a location in Vegas??? Absolutely sold. The line was a bit long but their service was fantastic and fast. I love the chicken sandos, hopefully you will too! They will warn you about the spice level and they are not joking! The first time I had X-Hot I was sweating profusely, but it was so good I had to come back everytime I see it around. If you're a hot chicken lover, do yourself a favor and grab one of these immediately!

    Amanjot K.

    Huge huge fan of howlin ray's! Love all the LA locations and now have added the Vegas location to that list. The food as always just hit right. The staff were super friendly and gave us the banana bread pudding for free since we patiently waited. It's in the foodhall so there are plenty of options but honestly love howlin to turn away from it. Lots of open seating so it's casual.

    Sando with fries
    Eric H.

    This place sits in a the food court corner on the casino floor. I ordered a Sando and an order of their fries. The wait felt a bit long for a chicken sandwich, felt around ~20 minutes. But the wait was completely worth it. This has to be the absolute best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life, it puts all the others I've had to shame. Very generous size of fried chicken, cooked to perfection and drizzled with their sauce, covered in coleslaw and pickles. Every bite was amazing. The wrapper around the burger was also tightly wrapped, so whenever I took a bite the contents would never spill out the other side. Their fries on the other hand are very spice heavy, definitely needs to be dipped in their signature sauce to make it more bearable, but they are quite good and crispy.

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    Our Shake Fries, Vinegar Slaw, Pickles, Comeback Sauce, and Tennessee Tang are all gluten free!

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    4.0(6.2k reviews)
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    It's rare to see a property this close to the Strip with its own open air parking lot that isn't a…read morestrip mall. That and the 24/7 hours half the week make it especially inviting to stop by. We went because of the reviews and the 7 am open time on a Monday. We took the observation that the portions are huge to heart (maybe literally) and took our chances on sharing a Sonoran omelette with hash browns and English muffins. My dear friend was very pleased with the taste, portions and the perfect texture and buttering of the muffins. The host was a little unwelcoming but the server was very cheerful and helpful so don't let that put you off. I had to pick out the jalapeños but otherwise the meal was pretty good. Our coffee bumped the total up by almost $10 and we tipped $8 so breakfast got two was actually $30: a typical price in 2026. The vibe is old school Vegas down to the neon, vinyl, stained glass lamps and even the amusingly blue and pink sugar to add their thematic color scheme to your pancakes or toast! I would definitely return.

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    Sadelle's

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    0.7 mi•The Strip
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    First, if you're staying at Bellagio, I highly recommend coming here in the morning while you're…read morewaiting for your room to be ready. It's very close to the lobby, and although there will probably be a long line, you're standing in the beautiful conservatory and botanical gardens while you wait. Once we were seated, someone I'm assuming was a drink runner greeted us and got us water right away. I assume drink runner because our food server didn't show up until later. She took a little longer than I would prefer for a first greeting, but we didn't have anywhere else to be. Her demeanor was warm and friendly, and she took down our order smoothly and quickly. I don't drink, so I started with a Golden Hour Spritz. I was worried it would be too sweet, but I think the ginger beer helped alleviate that a bit. Overall, a very good morning mocktail. We also started with the avocado toast as an appetizer. It had very bright flavors, and my husband and I loved the pickled onions. I got the Bellagio Benedict with French trout roe because I was feeling fancy, but not fancy enough to get the Baeri Royal Caviar. Such a big price jump! The pairing was cohesive and tasted great, and the saltiness of the caviar really adds a nice layer of flavor to a classic brunch dish.

    Sadelle's at Bellagio - Worth the Wait (Mostly!)…read more Breakfast at Sadelle's inside the Bellagio was quite the experience! We arrived around 9 AM and were greeted by a 40-minute wait. Clearly, this place is popular, and after trying some of the dishes, I can see why! The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, making it a great spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast in Vegas. Now, let's talk food! The French Toast was an absolute 10/10! Delicious, beautifully prepared, and easily one of the highlights of breakfast. The Eggs Benedict was another 10/10, perfectly executed and full of flavor. And the hash browns? Also 10/10! Crispy, delicious, and exactly what you want alongside a great breakfast. The Belgian Waffle was just okay. Nothing particularly special, especially compared to some of the other standout dishes. The eggs prepared freestyle were good, but the pancakes were a bit of a disappointment. They were slightly tough, which took away from what should have been a soft, fluffy breakfast favorite. And let's not forget the cappuccino--it was awesome! A really good cup of coffee can make a breakfast experience that much better, and Sadelle's definitely delivered on that front. Overall, a really enjoyable breakfast with some exceptional dishes and a few average ones. The 40-minute wait at 9 AM wasn't ideal, but the French Toast, Eggs Benedict, hash browns, and cappuccino certainly made up for it! Would I return? Absolutely! But I'd happily skip the pancakes and waffle and go straight for the French Toast and Eggs Benedict. And perhaps arrive a little earlier to beat that line!

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    Buddy V’s Ristorante

    Buddy V’s Ristorante

    4.3(3.9k reviews)
    0.2 mi•The Strip
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    Day 1 in Vegas, I had to check out this restaurant! I had heard so many great things about it, and…read moreit did not disappoint me at all. I had the Mother's Shrimp Scampi it was so good, The three-cheese bread was also great. In addition to the delicious food, the Cake Boss cocktail was sweet and delicious. This restaurant is located in the Venetian Shops and has ample seating and great customer service. They do charge a $50 fee if you can't make your reservation; however, they will work with you if you call and let them know about any concerns. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming! Definitely a good experience

    Buddy V's Ristorante is an amazing restaurant located at The Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes. You'll…read morefind them on the second level above Walgreens, right across from Carlo's Bakery and Rockhouse. Inside is spacious with ample seating for a table, bench seat, booth, and by the bar. There's awesome music playing in the background. I was listening to Mark Ronson "Uptown Funk" ft. Bruno Mars, which has the famous line "Don't believe me, just watch," a fantastic song! Menu offers a nice selection of antipasto, salads, pizza, pasta, mains, sides, desserts, beverages and cocktails. I ordered Caesar Salad ($17), and it's absolutely delicious! The fresh crisp romaine is tossed in a tasty Caesar dressing with shredded Parmesan. They use polenta croutons, which are so unique and magnificent! Croutons are soft baked, light, crispy, served warm, and amazingly yummy! Personally, this is the best Caesar Salad I've had in Las Vegas, and with those polenta croutons, I would get this again in a heartbeat, it's really good! For a sweet treat, I chose Panna Cotta ($15), such an extraordinary dessert and superb! It's gluten-free with several delicious components. There's vanilla panna cotta which is a soft cream custard, topped with passion fruit jelly that is silky smooth and not too sweet. It comes with a lovely sweet and tart raspberry lime granita sorbet, fun passion fruit popping pearls, and crispy white meringue, all complement each other perfectly with outstanding flavor! This is the most elevated panna cotta I've tried, it's super delightful, and left me smiling all night. Service from David and Jose is very kind, welcoming, accommodating, attentive, remarkably courteous, and exceptionally friendly! Everyone in the staff is so nice, genuinely caring, and I greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much for a pleasant and memorable dining experience! I highly recommend Buddy V's Ristorante, their food is delicious plus they have a hidden speakeasy that's definitely worth seeing!

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