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    Starboard Tack

    4.5 (207 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    STARBOARD TACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Loco Moco
    Steve C.

    My brother loves this place and I found myself in the area. The bartender was great, she kept checking on me and made sure I was doing ok. I ordered a couple of beers and followed by a manhattan. Great drink, and it hit the spot. The loco moco was good, the gravy had a unique taste that threw me off a bit. Overall though it was a good bowl and I am interested in trying something else.

    Heads about maintenance on a Monday morning.
    Michael V.

    Just a warning about them closing for maintenance. I called at 7:57 a.m. this morning to ask if we needed reservations if we were arriving around 9:30-10 a.m. and to confirm they their kitchen was open for the full menu. All seemed well. We arrived at 9:40 a.m. to see a sign outside that they were closed for maintenence from 9-10 a.m. It was a little annoying, but we walked to 7-11 to kill time. We returned and walked in at 10:01 a.m. to be told that they were going to be closed until 10:30 a.m., likely 10:45 a.m. So, we just ate ~$40 for the Uber round trip due to poor communication.

    Atomic something I can't remember the name of cocktail... it was delicious though!
    Lea P.

    Hunter is a fabulous bartender! She's SO NICE, attentive and has great recommendations! The food here is incredible! The drinks are really balanced and well thought out (tiki bar) and the ambiance is wonderful! Feels upscale but still has the local bar vibe that's comfortable and unpretentious! I definitely recommend the crab Rangoon dip, king pao Brussels, and here's a Taco Tuesday tip: order 4 and you get a free shot of reposado (for however long that promotion lasts)!

    8/31/25
    Joshua P.

    This is such a sweet spot to end a night out. They're open 24/7 and serve AWESOME FOOD with no cutoff time. I ordered the Chicken Katsu and my friend ordered the fish n chips after 2 AM! Joey was the bartender and was easy to talk to and order anything off the menu. He came with recommendations and an easy conversation. I'm going to try and make this place my cheers everytime I visit Vegas!

    Fried Chicken Fried Rice
    Lorri P.

    Cool dive bar vibe, lots of men here! The service is outstanding! Chantelle is my server and she's top tier! Thank you for making me feel welcomed! This drink, Purple Rain is delicious, highly recommended. I ordered the fried chicken fried rice and veggie lumpia. Wow!!!! Incredible!!! A definite must try!!! Can't wait to return!

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    Teri M.

    When I first drove up to this place by myself, I wasn't sure I should go in or not, since there wasn't much to the outside and I hadn't really been in this neighborhood before. I decided to trust the reviews and not worry about the facade. It was dark and colorful and thankfully not full of smokers at this time. I'm still not used to the fact that so many places allow smoking. There are, unfortunately, the video game consoles all over the bar, which is apparently a thing here also. I don't particularly like them because they don't leave much room for food or drinks, so I decided to go sit at a table once the bartender told me I could. I checked out the menu and decided that I would go for the oysters, since that was what I was looking for in the first place. I also ordered the poke bowl and a steak skewer. FOOD: Alright so, I'm just going to say it...some of these oysters were TINY. And oysters do not have a tiny price point either. I don't even know what kind of oysters they were or where they came from. To give credit, they were tasty and seemed to be fresh and I'm pretty sure the price on the bill was reduced by a dollar or two from what I remember seeing on the menu. Maybe they felt bad. I took a photo of TWO oysters next to a lemon wedge for scale. The poke bowl was fresh and pretty good but after a while I got sick of eating it, as I think they were a little heavy handed with the soy sauce. The steak skewers were not really to my liking. The marinade was way too sweet for me and the meat a bit tough. I probably won't order those again. All in all, I had decent service for there only being a bartender and no servers and I could see this being a good spot to meet up with friends for a drink. I didn't have any drinks this time but if someone invited me out to be social, I might try this place again.

    Beef skewers
    Sheila K.

    I've been here a few times for their drinks, food, and atmosphere and they have never disappointed. Their oysters are one of my favorites. and their beef skewers are absolutely delicious! Bartenders are quick and friendly.

    Fun place to try with friends
    Natasha M.

    We came here as a recommendation from my coworker, who always comes here. She stated that the food was delicious and so we absolutely had to try it out. It did not disappoint. Every item on the menu is so flavorful!! we couldn't decide what to get so we got a little bit of everything. We ordered the jerk chicken wings, the oysters which 10 out of 10 my fave, the adobo fries(best adobo I've had), the Thai chili dog, which was very good! Nothing out of everything that we purchased was bad the bartenders were all super friendly and super nice and very efficient and fast whenever our cups would empty they were quick with it. The overall vibe is very hipster/dive bar but very welcoming! It's a small little place, but has a lot of of personality and a lot of of great people to have conversation conversations with! Will be coming back soon

    Alanah N.

    I love starboard! My first time trying their food the adobo fries were just okay. The meat was very very fatty. I wouldn't get them again but I want to come back and try more! I love the plate very pretty especially for a dive bar lol

    Crab Rangoon dip
    Rachel R.

    Fun and well thought out drink menu. Asian and island fusion food. It's a different bar menu but I love that. Tiki decor. It is dark inside and a little bit warm but it's a non corporate drive bar and those always get my business. Tables and bar area.

    Chicarrones and Crab Ragoon Dip
    Josh J.

    This place has been here how long and I just heard of it?! The food was amazing and very reasonable priced with the drinks coming in super nice and flavorful! I'd definitely recommend both the Sabia Bird and Misbehavin. The Ragoon Dip and fresh chicarrones were perfect to go with the drinks too. The bartenders were very great at serving and letting you know to seat yourself as it's open 24 hours still too. Low lighting and great music from surf, LA Luz to the pixies playing while eating.

    Oysters
    Savannah C.

    Best bartenders, best food, best drinks, and best atmosphere. Super bummed they took the Mongolian cheesesteak off the menu. Adding the crab Rangoon dip to it was my favorite!! Tried the tempura brussel sprouts and Filipino dynamite for the first time last night and they were so good! I think now I've tried everything on the menu. Not pictured, the Filipino dynamite, but it was longanisa and cream cheese stuffed jumbo jalapeño wrapped in lumpia. Didn't catch what the oysters of the week were, but they get them weekly on Mondays usually.

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    I love Love LOVE starboard Tack! Best little bar on the eastside. Great music and amazing crispy fries. Stephen is the best.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, great vibe and am coming back for lunch! Comfy and convenient. Never closes. Wonderful folks all around!

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    Ask the Community - Starboard Tack

    Can you smoke at the bar?

    Yes

    Hi are kid's aloud in dinning area?

    No. Its a bar

    Does this place still serve Tiki?

    Yes

    Is this the same kind of menu it had in the 80s?

    No! It's an updated smaller menu that has some more "hipster" choices, think Hawaiian/ Asian/ Seafood fusion

    Is the secondhand smoke really noticeable in here? No smokers, how uncomfortable was it?

    Yes, I'm a nonsmoker & the smoke is definitely noticeable. People smoke up at the bar. I went for an event....Change clothes & shower when u get back.

    How do you get comped drinks here? Apparently not max bet gambling..

    Yes you do !

    Do they have a happy hour?

    3-5pm

    Who owns this now? Do they own other businesses? And do they live here? I like to support LOCALS

    Lyle Cervenka and Bryant Jane

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    4.4(97 reviews)
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    My husband and I are tiki bar aficionados and when we started wedding planning we knew we wanted to…read moreget married in Vegas. I did a lot of research and came across Glitter Gulch from Redditors who said the bar was whimsical, spacious, and catered private events; needless to say, I was sold! I reached out to Glitter Gulch and connected with Leah. She was super helpful in making sure that our reception was at the time we needed for the amount of guests we anticipated. Our wedding was 10-25-25 at 1pm at the SureThing, we booked the space from 3-5pm for 50 guests and it was under 2k. The day of, the entire staff was so helpful and took extra care of us. The food was great and our guests went in for seconds and thirds. The manager and hostesses were so sweet and even helped us cut our nearly frozen wedding cake! All of that to say had a wonderful time at the Glitter Gulch. Thank you to the entire staff for a memorable wedding day

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