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Sometimes lunch calls for a full-blown tasting menu — and sometimes it’s a (very good) sandwich on the go
In a city like Las Vegas, lunch is essential. It could be a heaping plate of eggs, a sushi bento box, a loaded sandwich, or a warming bowl of pasta with a glass of wine, but whatever the impulse, it’s worth stopping to take a midday meal. Whether you’re catching a quick meal or exploring the city, you’ll need the fuel.
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This breakfast and lunch spot downtown serves a tight menu of super comforting morning and afternoon meals. For an extra cozy meal, go for the aptly named killer grilled cheese served on thick Texas toast and paired with tangy tomato soup.
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Come for the coffee and fresh sourdough bread. Stay for peaceful decor and overall good vibe. With a broader lunch menu than most coffee shops, Publicus is just right for an early afternoon pick-me-up. Start with a coffee and get a bento box of either orange chicken, crispy tofu, or bang bang chicken with rice and pickled veggies. Other great choices are the braised broccolini sandwich, the salad of the day, or a breakfast sandwich.
Le Thai’s lunch menu includes a lunch-sized choice of entree like spicy yellow curry curry, stir-fry noodles with ribeye, or spicy eggplant — all served with a drink for just $12. For $2, upgrade to a sweet and creamyThai iced tea. Also located downtown.
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Grab lunch on the go from Good Pie’s Main Street window where you can get a quick slice, or head inside for a sit-down lunch of grandma-style, Brooklyn, or Detroit-style pies. Greek salad, meatballs, Caesar salad, and more snacks round out the menu.
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The prix fixe daily menu at this Italian restaurant is a modest $29. Start with a choice of appetizer like the fennel soup, a main course of either Cipriani tagliardi with veal ragú, chicken spezzatino “alla pizzaiola” with rice pilaf, or the pan-seared filet of branzino with broccoli rabe. Plus, it comes with dessert. An a la carte menu is also available.
This Japanese restaurant goes all in on tempura and onigiri, making it just right for dining in or ordering to-go. A tendon bowl piles hot tempura pieces of ebi shrimp, soft-boiled eggs, lotus rook, and enoki mushrooms over steamed rice. Precisely shaped triangles of onigiri combine seasoned rice with salmon ikura, edamame, and spicy takana greens.
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Chef Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Mediterranean spot at the Venetian Resort has incredibly craveable pita sandwiches. Pick up extra napkins for a pita stuffed with rib eye and tahini, a juicy pita of wild mushrooms, and one with lamb kebab and roasted tomatoes. And don’t miss the bag of green beans. It’s exactly what it sounds like — and worth every one of the $11 price tag.
The three-course lunch special at Estiatorio Milos inside the Venetian makes for a just-right business lunch or a special midday meal. For $38, start with a choice of six options, such as oysters or tomato salad. The second course offers dishes including grilled salmon or a tuna burger. And select either karydopita, baklava, or house-made Greek yogurt for dessert.
One sandwich is loaded with tri-tip, arugula, roasted peppers, pickled onion, and garlic sauce — another with pulled pork, sweet and tangy sauce, coleslaw, and red pickled onion. Get a side of seasoned fries to share.
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David Chang’s Momofuku at the Cosmopolitan has a daily lunch special that’s worth stopping in for. It’s heavier than most lunches, but the tasting menu is an exciting mid-day sampling of Momofuku. Offered daily for $48 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., you get a choice of little gem salad or spicy cucumbers, a choice of pork croquettes in bechemel and kobacha squash with coconut yogurt and chili crunch, either shoyu pork ramen or mushroom ramen, and a dessert of house ice cream. An a la carte menu is also offered.
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Plenty of lunch time offerings exist within the Block 16 Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan. But one not to be missed is Lardo. This Portland-based sandwich counter focuses on all things pork, with savory, meaty sandwiches on firm ciabatta bread. Go for the Korean pork shoulder sandwich for kimchi, chili mayo, and cilantro. Or order the Pho’rench Dip with shaved beef, hoisin, Thai basil and a pho broth. Bonus: every sandwich can be served as a salad or over fries.
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Everyone in your group craving something different? The newest food hall on the Las Vegas Strip is your best bet. Stop in for pita sandwiches, super crispy Korean fried chicken, Steve Aoki’s pizza, and even sushi made right in front of you.
The expansive Italian food court inside Park MGM has every conceivable Italian dish — and available in both quick-service and sitdown formats. Go with a friend and split a spread of pizza, sandwich, and salad.
This southwest restaurant offers coffee and pastries, quiche, crepes, and cold-pressed juices. Its lunch menu has paninis, salads, and Neopolitan-style pizza. After lunch, browse the market which sells products such as fresh bread, eggs, and fruit as well as imported mozzarella, Tomahawk steaks, foie gras, and truffles.
Ai Pono Cafe’s owner, chef Gene Villiatora, is nearly as recognizable for his vibrantly dyed buzz cut as he is for his Hawaiian street food. Here, he branches out from Ai Pono’s roots in Orange County to the Durango Casino, with dishes that have earned something of a cult following. There’s crackhead chicken — fried boneless thighs tossed in sauce and topped with coconut garlic miso glaze, da “roots” plate of Korean short ribs with ahi katsu shoyu ahi poke, and garlic butter mahi mahi.
For $29 per person, the prix-fixe lunch menu includes the choice of one starter — like a salad or arancini — and one main entrée — like rigatoni or chicken parmesan. Add house-made focaccia bread for an additional $10. Or browse the grab-and-go section if you’re short on time.
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This sushi restaurant was born in the Las Vegas Arts District and now has a location in the food hall at the Durango Casino, where it offers an affordable lunch special. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, order a “box” lunch for $18.88. Options include a truffle poke box with a seafood selection, avocado, sushi rice, and a miso soup or the yakisoba box with
stir-fried soba noodles and vegetables plus a protein, and sides of steamed edamame, shrimp tempura, and miso soup.
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This sushi restaurnt offers lunch specials of bowls and bento, most for under $20. Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., go for a spicy tuna avocado bowl over sushi rice. It comes with salad, miso soup, gyoza, edamame, and shrimp. Or try a sushi bento with nigiri, half a roll, and sides.
Breakfast and lunch is served all day at CraftKitchen so crispy avocado tacos, Korean fried chicken burgers, churro-style waffles, and creme brulee-stuffed french toast is on the menu until the restaurant closes at 3 p.m. Chef Jaret’s selection of pastries and treats change daily meaning there is always the potential for cinnamon rolls, croissant-like kouign-amann, monkey bread, and scones.
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This breakfast and lunch spot downtown serves a tight menu of super comforting morning and afternoon meals. For an extra cozy meal, go for the aptly named killer grilled cheese served on thick Texas toast and paired with tangy tomato soup.
Come for the coffee and fresh sourdough bread. Stay for peaceful decor and overall good vibe. With a broader lunch menu than most coffee shops, Publicus is just right for an early afternoon pick-me-up. Start with a coffee and get a bento box of either orange chicken, crispy tofu, or bang bang chicken with rice and pickled veggies. Other great choices are the braised broccolini sandwich, the salad of the day, or a breakfast sandwich.
Le Thai’s lunch menu includes a lunch-sized choice of entree like spicy yellow curry curry, stir-fry noodles with ribeye, or spicy eggplant — all served with a drink for just $12. For $2, upgrade to a sweet and creamyThai iced tea. Also located downtown.
Grab lunch on the go from Good Pie’s Main Street window where you can get a quick slice, or head inside for a sit-down lunch of grandma-style, Brooklyn, or Detroit-style pies. Greek salad, meatballs, Caesar salad, and more snacks round out the menu.
The prix fixe daily menu at this Italian restaurant is a modest $29. Start with a choice of appetizer like the fennel soup, a main course of either Cipriani tagliardi with veal ragú, chicken spezzatino “alla pizzaiola” with rice pilaf, or the pan-seared filet of branzino with broccoli rabe. Plus, it comes with dessert. An a la carte menu is also available.
This Japanese restaurant goes all in on tempura and onigiri, making it just right for dining in or ordering to-go. A tendon bowl piles hot tempura pieces of ebi shrimp, soft-boiled eggs, lotus rook, and enoki mushrooms over steamed rice. Precisely shaped triangles of onigiri combine seasoned rice with salmon ikura, edamame, and spicy takana greens.
Chef Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Mediterranean spot at the Venetian Resort has incredibly craveable pita sandwiches. Pick up extra napkins for a pita stuffed with rib eye and tahini, a juicy pita of wild mushrooms, and one with lamb kebab and roasted tomatoes. And don’t miss the bag of green beans. It’s exactly what it sounds like — and worth every one of the $11 price tag.
The three-course lunch special at Estiatorio Milos inside the Venetian makes for a just-right business lunch or a special midday meal. For $38, start with a choice of six options, such as oysters or tomato salad. The second course offers dishes including grilled salmon or a tuna burger. And select either karydopita, baklava, or house-made Greek yogurt for dessert.
One sandwich is loaded with tri-tip, arugula, roasted peppers, pickled onion, and garlic sauce — another with pulled pork, sweet and tangy sauce, coleslaw, and red pickled onion. Get a side of seasoned fries to share.
David Chang’s Momofuku at the Cosmopolitan has a daily lunch special that’s worth stopping in for. It’s heavier than most lunches, but the tasting menu is an exciting mid-day sampling of Momofuku. Offered daily for $48 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., you get a choice of little gem salad or spicy cucumbers, a choice of pork croquettes in bechemel and kobacha squash with coconut yogurt and chili crunch, either shoyu pork ramen or mushroom ramen, and a dessert of house ice cream. An a la carte menu is also offered.
Plenty of lunch time offerings exist within the Block 16 Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan. But one not to be missed is Lardo. This Portland-based sandwich counter focuses on all things pork, with savory, meaty sandwiches on firm ciabatta bread. Go for the Korean pork shoulder sandwich for kimchi, chili mayo, and cilantro. Or order the Pho’rench Dip with shaved beef, hoisin, Thai basil and a pho broth. Bonus: every sandwich can be served as a salad or over fries.
Everyone in your group craving something different? The newest food hall on the Las Vegas Strip is your best bet. Stop in for pita sandwiches, super crispy Korean fried chicken, Steve Aoki’s pizza, and even sushi made right in front of you.
The expansive Italian food court inside Park MGM has every conceivable Italian dish — and available in both quick-service and sitdown formats. Go with a friend and split a spread of pizza, sandwich, and salad.
This southwest restaurant offers coffee and pastries, quiche, crepes, and cold-pressed juices. Its lunch menu has paninis, salads, and Neopolitan-style pizza. After lunch, browse the market which sells products such as fresh bread, eggs, and fruit as well as imported mozzarella, Tomahawk steaks, foie gras, and truffles.
Ai Pono Cafe’s owner, chef Gene Villiatora, is nearly as recognizable for his vibrantly dyed buzz cut as he is for his Hawaiian street food. Here, he branches out from Ai Pono’s roots in Orange County to the Durango Casino, with dishes that have earned something of a cult following. There’s crackhead chicken — fried boneless thighs tossed in sauce and topped with coconut garlic miso glaze, da “roots” plate of Korean short ribs with ahi katsu shoyu ahi poke, and garlic butter mahi mahi.
For $29 per person, the prix-fixe lunch menu includes the choice of one starter — like a salad or arancini — and one main entrée — like rigatoni or chicken parmesan. Add house-made focaccia bread for an additional $10. Or browse the grab-and-go section if you’re short on time.
This sushi restaurant was born in the Las Vegas Arts District and now has a location in the food hall at the Durango Casino, where it offers an affordable lunch special. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, order a “box” lunch for $18.88. Options include a truffle poke box with a seafood selection, avocado, sushi rice, and a miso soup or the yakisoba box with
stir-fried soba noodles and vegetables plus a protein, and sides of steamed edamame, shrimp tempura, and miso soup.
This sushi restaurnt offers lunch specials of bowls and bento, most for under $20. Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., go for a spicy tuna avocado bowl over sushi rice. It comes with salad, miso soup, gyoza, edamame, and shrimp. Or try a sushi bento with nigiri, half a roll, and sides.
Breakfast and lunch is served all day at CraftKitchen so crispy avocado tacos, Korean fried chicken burgers, churro-style waffles, and creme brulee-stuffed french toast is on the menu until the restaurant closes at 3 p.m. Chef Jaret’s selection of pastries and treats change daily meaning there is always the potential for cinnamon rolls, croissant-like kouign-amann, monkey bread, and scones.
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