First/Early in the Game Dates
First/Early in the Game Dates
Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis
Swing by Hank’s for a stellar Happy Hour of half-off dirty martinis and bands covering Sublime at the piano bar.
Esther’s Kitchen
This casual Italian spot in the Downtown Arts District has amazing housemade pasta and eight different types of sourdough bread.
Starboard Tack
One the best late-night spots, Starboard Tack is a quick drive from the Strip, and where you’ll find things like Thai mussels and pu-pu platters.
Pasta Shop Ristorante
Pasta Shop in Henderson is perfect for a dinner of reasonably-priced pastas, wine, and catching up.
Hatsumi
Hatsumi is a Japanese restaurant downtown with a long bar and a few booths where you’ll eat skewers and interesting small plates.
The Laundry Room
This secret bar inside another bar - Commonwealth in the Fremont East District - is reservation-by-text-only and one of the cooler places you can go.
Velveteen Rabbit
This creative cocktail bar in the Arts District has drinks with sundried tomatoes and olive oil, and a focus on local music and art.
Juniper Cocktail Lounge
Juniper in the Park MGM is big and a great spot for a couple drinks with coworkers after a long day.
Mike Morey’s Sip’n’Tip
Mike Morey’s Sip N Tip is a great, somewhat hidden beer bar downtown for a more casual nightcap.
Rosina
Rosina in the Venetian is one of the classiest looking bars you’ll find in Vegas; come for a cocktail with someone you’d like to impress.
Libertine Social
Libertine Social in the Mandalay Bay is where you should start your night of hotel-hopping; get a good cocktail and share a few small plates.
Other Mama
Other Mama in Spring Valley might be small - under 50 seats - but it’s still one of our favorite places for high-quality and creative seafood.
Sparrow + Wolf
You won’t find more creative food anywhere in Vegas than you will at Sparrow and Wolf in Spring Valley. Come with a few friends and share everything.