While this wasn't my first visit to The Golden Tiki, it was my first time making a reservation. In…read morethe past, I've popped in on a whim whenever I was in the mood for something fun and different. As someone who loves all things quirky and unusual, The Golden Tiki has always been right up my alley. When a friend came into town and wanted to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday, I thought it would be the perfect place to kick off our evening. I was able to make an online reservation just a couple of days in advance, which was quick and painless. What I didn't realize was that they offer a weekday happy hour and live music! We were seated in "Bull***t Corner," which turned out to be the perfect spot. We had a great view of both the bar and the entertainment, making for a lively and entertaining atmosphere. Also, can't forget to mention the service. The hosts were fun but our actual server was absolutely hysterical and fit right in with the fun. She kept us laughing throughout our visit, while also being incredibly attentive. Despite the busy atmosphere, she made sure our drinks were flowing, checked on us regularly, and made sure everything was taken care of. It's not often you find someone who can be both entertaining and genuinely great at their job, but she pulled it off effortlessly. Our guests were genuinely impressed, and everyone had a fantastic time. The drinks were excellent as always--I honestly don't think I've ever had a bad cocktail here. I haven't had the chance to try their food yet, and we decided to stick with a few drinks since we already had dinner reservations elsewhere, but after this visit, I definitely plan on coming back on a weeknight to order from the food menu. If you're looking for a fun, unique Vegas experience with great drinks, and plenty of personality, The Golden Tiki is always a solid choice.

Step out of the sun into this tropical space. A little pirate meets a tiki meets underwater dreams…read more Eclectic decor, tasty drinks, happy hr a dj and a large wrap around bar. Caught the happy hr and enjoyed the piranha punch and a pina colada. Love the starry sky and the bathroom decor. Just see for yourself. Even though I like ginger I wasn't a fan od the scorpion drink. The bartenders were upbeat and welcoming and made grest drinks. It can get packed so if you need a table call ahead for a reservation or get a first come first serve seat at the bar.

WOW! It's been a minute since I've been to the Rio and explored. And we were here for a show and…read moreended up checking out this place after a bartender told us to on property after the show ended. And I'm so glad we did! This is such a cool bar on property at the Rio. It's a very Brazilian vibe in here and just so cool. The lounge seating is absolutely beautiful. I just got a gin and tonic, but next time I come back here, definitely grabbing one of their tropical cocktails which looked so good. There was live entertainment when we were here, too. Such a cool spot. Would definitely come back here again!

A new development on our last visit was the new Lapa Lounge Bar. A large round bar between the…read morecasino floor and the front doors. Adhering to the Brazil vibe, it has a gold jaguar climbing the bar and a very chique vibe with pops of gold and patterned seat upholstery. And it's a perfectly convenient stop for a drink when meeting others in the lobby to leave for dinner. Bartender Christian is as friendly as all the staff at the Rio and took great care of us. The cocktail game is real and we had some excellent, beautiful drinks. There was a live singer some nights. (Lapa & Luckley's have happy hours a few days a week) Also, I don't know how often this happens, but while in the casino we were given a buy one get one coupon for drinks here! But be sure to tip on your total before the discount ;)

This may be the best bar I have found in Vegas. Certainly top amongst the craft cocktail options…read more (Including fancy spots in the arts district) Most of my drinks were off menu. I just spoke to the bartender and he invented things on the fly. I challenged him to make me something with bourbon and coconut that did not suck. He made something incredible. He carbonated the coconut milk. Added other secret ingredients. Amazing. Then the food. The steak tar tar served on top of roasted bone marrow! Omg. Awesome. The chef came out and chatted with us. He is one of those artists who is very passionate. Highly recommend.

What an amazing and memorable experience ! We had trouble finding a spot to eat and drink for my…read morehubby's birthday( forgetting that we need to make reservation ahead bc it's Father's Day ) We were greeted with the warmest welcome from bartender John then bar manager David was more than pleasant and welcoming. Later we met the head chef chandi who made us the most delicious curry branzino with a side of fried rice and a fabulous comp tofu cheesecake for his birthday. I met the most wonderful girl next to me at the bar waiting for her friend who also happens to celebrate birthday today! It's like fate. We had an instant connections and I was shocked she spoke such fluent mandarin! For the drinks we were given different kind of infused shots and then so many gourmet cocktails one after another it was mind - blowing. Everything is carefully selected and curated. The service was so personable that it felt like a private event that was just catered towards us. Nothing was rushed. We felt like we were at home in Chicago not a traveler one bit!

My husband and I are in town for a wedding and decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner. IT DID…read moreNOT DISAPPOINT! My husband is definitely more of a foodie and I'm happy to try new things but usually stick to what I know. We ended up doing the Chefs Tasting menu to try a little bit of everything and wow! The staff was kind but our waitress was 10/10 on her own! Super attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, our water glasses were always full and she was incredibly kind. The overall vibe of the place was intimate with the darker lighting, music was on but not blaring and even with the tables a little closer together I felt like you were still able to have privacy. The oysters were amazing! One was chilled and one was cooked. My favorite was the chilled and my husbands favorite was the cooked. I had never had oysters before and am now a huge fan! We added the Foie Gras to our menu and were blown away by how good it was! First time trying it, all the rave about Foie Gras is true! The snapper tostada is another highlight for us! So fresh and delicious and all the flavors went together incredibly well. Overall we really enjoyed our dining experience, trying new things and will definitely be back whenever we come out this way again.

This restaurant has been on my list for years, so I was really looking forward to finally trying…read moreit. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. For two people, our bill came to $420, which set very high expectations. To make matters more disappointing, a 20% gratuity was automatically added to our bill, even though we were only a party of two. I didn't notice anything indicating that beforehand. Based on our experience, I felt the service was closer to 15% than 20%. The biggest issue was that almost every dish was overly salty. Oxtail Hummus - Probably our favorite dish. The hummus itself was flavorful and wasn't overly salty, but the naan was just okay. I was hoping for more texture with crispy edges. Bánh Cuốn - I appreciated the creativity of the dish, but the rice roll was surprisingly hard and chewy in the center when bánh cuốn should be soft throughout. The sauce was also very salty. Wood Fired Lumina Lamb - The lamb itself was good, but the nước chấm was extremely salty. Spanish Octopus - The octopus was cooked well, but again, it was overly salty. Snapper Tostada - Good, but nothing particularly memorable or unique flavor-wise. Rabbit Dan Dan Paccheri - I loved the perfectly al dente pasta, but the sausage was far too salty. Coal Roasted Dry-Aged Dorade - The crispy skin was excellent, but overall the dish didn't wow me. Oysters - The raw oysters had interesting flavors but leaned salty. The grilled oyster was my favorite of the oyster selections. The staff was genuinely friendly, and I appreciated that they were attentive about clearing and replacing our plates throughout the meal. However, the pacing of the meal really slowed down halfway through. We were there for almost two hours, and our dessert took at least 20 minutes to arrive. In fact, our check was brought to the table before our dessert, which felt odd. Las Vegas has an incredible dining scene with so many amazing restaurants. For a meal that cost $420 for two people, I expected something memorable. Instead, most of the dishes were overwhelmingly salty, the pacing was slow, and the overall experience simply didn't justify the price. I really wanted to love this place but I left feeling disappointed.

Checked out of the hotel and wanted to get a drink at the bar to kill some time before my flight…read more The bar has plenty of seating at the bar and around the area. I opted for a comfier lounge chair next to the bar and checked out the menu on the table. When I was ready to order, I went up to the bar. Which, if you've been to bars in general, they happily take your order and you wait and bring the drinks back to your seat. Well not at Vesper. Went up ready to order and the bartender asked where we were seated and said a waitress would come by and that we couldn't order with him. We sat, we waited 15-20 mins and no one came around. We waited long enough and decided it wasn't worth our money. If trying to get an order in was this difficult, can't imagine what the rest of the service is like.

I arrived to the vesper bar and found a nice couch next to the bar…read more The atmosphere is nice and the bar looks very appealing. I sat for around 15 minutes waiting for service and then walked up to the bar instead to order drinks. He rejected my offer and said the waitress would take my order and to return back to my seat. The waitress has not come around. she has been standing in the corner looking at nothing for the past 20 minutes.

I stumbled across this place sort of randomly and from the outside I wouldn't have given it much of…read morea second thought had I not had a recommendation for it. Once I stepped foot inside and saw a completely packed house with an hour and a half wait and barely standing room at the bar, I knew it was worth whatever wait or process I had to go through. Ultimately I lucked out as an individual. I was able to snag a bar top seat pretty quickly and had I known then I was sitting down to what was going to be one of the best meals of my life, I would have been visibly more excited. Not only was the service absolutely top notch, the people and the regulars there were extremely friendly and outgoing. The vibe was perfect, a strange mix of a place that felt like it had been there for 200 years yet was somehow high energy and vibey. From a killer cocktail recommendation to one of the best steaks I've had in my life and coming from Oklahoma City, where I work a mile away from the stockyards and can get great quality fresh beef six ways from Sunday, that's saying a lot. I usually despise most things truffle but if I was forced to eat that truffle mac and cheese every day for the rest of my life I would consider it a life well lived. While I would have never ordered it on my own, a customer next to me recommended the porn star cocktail and I have to say it was also one of the most delicious things I've ever had in my life. Ten out of ten, top notch experience. Would recommend. Will be back every time I'm in Vegas, no questions asked.

We were in Las Vegas last week. You exceeded our expectations. Demi our waitress was the most…read morepleasant waitress. Prompt service, excellent to us. I even asked her how she seems so happy. She said she just is that way. Please don't ever let her go anywhere. We will be asking for her by name. The food was exceptional. The atmosphere was great. We will be back everytime we are in Las Vegas.

Came here for Mother's Day and honestly had such a beautiful experience from start to finish. The…read moreambiance immediately stood out the velvet red decor, dim lighting, and music created such a fun but still upscale vibe. It felt like the perfect mix of lounge and restaurant energy, making it great for both celebrations and date nights. The food was really good as well. We had the miso salmon, Hamachi fried rice tacos, Caesar salad, and shrimp, and everything came out fresh, flavorful, and well presented. The tacos were definitely one of my favorites and something I'd order again. I also appreciated their drink menu. They have a great variety of cocktails, but I especially loved that they offer non alcoholic drinks that still look and feel elevated instead of just being an afterthought. Overall, the service, atmosphere, and food made this a really enjoyable experience. You can tell a lot of thought went into the aesthetic and overall vibe of the place. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again, especially for a date night or girls night.

Unorganized Mess I…read morevisited Saffron Lounge today and left feeling bamboozled. We arrived right at opening and were the first table of the evening. This place is aesthetically gorgeous from the waterfall to the decor and luxury both seating. I noticed the hostess was also serving tables and the bartender (red flag). Service was extremely slow. My fried chicken wings arrived after and extended wait time, while my vegetable fried rice took even longer. My friends short rib were excellent she said but her mashed potatoes were actually cold. It felt as though part of the plate had been prepared and left sitting while the rest of the meal was finished. She declined to share the feedback because she didn't want to wait even longer. The restaurant was also out of plenty menu items as well as an ingredient needed for one of their signature cocktails. I ordered the wings but they were heavily seasoned with what tasted like additional seasoning added after frying. I literally coughed after taking a bite and my friend coughed as well trying to eat one due to all the seasoning. The kimchi Brussels sprouts had potential but they were tough and overly salty. The biggest disappointment was the vegetable fried rice. It was overwhelmed with soy sauce to the point that it was difficult to eat. My friend tasted it and immediately noticed the difference between my rice and her oxtail fried rice. I eventually walked to the bar and asked for it to be removed from the bill. The restroom had toilet paper scattered across the floor the trash can was overflowing there was no soap available and the sink area needed attention. Like this was at opening which means that restroom was dirty from the night before. The lack of organization was very noticeable. Employees seemed to be pulled in multiple directions and at one point I had to leave my table and walk to the bar to get assistance. Even the cook brought out food and commented that he should not have been serving which made the staffing challenges even more obvious. I genuinely wanted to love this place but with a $146 boll for two people the experience did not match the price point. I understand that staffing issues happen but this place is a hot mess. Customers should not have to absorb the impact through slow service inconsistent food quality and cleanliness concerns.

Tucked away on the second floor near the fitness center, Nowhere at Fontainebleau feels a bit…read morehidden with speakeasy vibes. It's a swanky lounge that's easy to miss, but definitely worth seeking out. I arrived right at opening and had the place to myself for a bit. The cocktail menu is creative and fun! I tried the "Let's Elope" and the "Country Club Wifey," and both were beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. A big highlight of the visit was the bartender, Seth. He was super friendly, engaging, and full of great recommendations. Later in the evening they have live music on stage. It's a great spot to unwind, enjoy some quality cocktails, and just relax.

Awesome place Great music…read moreNice atmosphere My only issue was I had a minimum $100 purchase for my seats and when I asked for my balance to see if I had met the minimum requirement the server lied to me, so we ordered more than we needed. My fault for not confirming. I hate the feeling of being taken advantage of.