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Savor Roasted Chicken at These 12 Las Vegas Restaurants

Cold weather calls for this hearty dish

by Krista Diamond
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When temperatures cool in Las Vegas, it’s time to trade palm-shaded patios and margaritas for dim, cavernous indoor restaurants that serve roasted chicken and root vegetables. Something about hunkering down on a dark, chilly desert night and sharing roasted chicken, potatoes, and wine just feels right. From steakhouses on the Strip to neighborhood restaurants around town, here’s where to find the perfect autumn/winter dish.

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Bok Bok Chicken

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Bok Bok Chicken originated in 2018 with one Las Vegas restaurant and has quickly spread to five locations locally plus three in Los Angeles. The casual spot specializes in Mediterranean recipes, many centered around Bok Bok’s namesake menu item. Diners can order a whole chicken with fresh pita, a half chicken with fattoush, or roasted chicken in a pita sandwich with vegetables.

7501 W Lake Mead Blvd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 761-9207
(702) 761-9207
Roast chicken
Bok Bok Chicken
Bok Bok Chicken

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Hawthorn Grill

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On the west side of town near the soaring cliffs of Red Rock Canyon, diners can escape the desert with a table by the waterfall at Hawthorn Grill inside the JW Marriott. The dinner menu features a roasted half chicken with spaghetti squash, Brussels sprouts, and tarragon.

JW Marriott, 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 507-5955
(702) 507-5955

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Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

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This tony steakhouse at the Golden Nugget offers a classic, upscale menu that includes roasted chicken with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Also on the menu is maple-glazed quail, wagyu beef, and Maine lobster.

129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 386-8399
(702) 386-8399
Roast chicken
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

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Chart House

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Chart House lures in diners with its fresh seafood menu and adjacent 75,000-gallon tropical fish aquarium at the Golden Nugget, but diners who prefer land to see will still find plenty of choices. The brick chicken is prepared with a young hen and is served with fingerling potatoes and roasted vegetables.

129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 386-8364
(702) 386-8364
Roast chicken
Chart House
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

The Barrymore

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Known for its vintage decor that belies its modern origins, The Barrymore at the Royal Resort is a locally loved spot just off the Strip that serves classic American fine dining. After ordering ahi tuna tartare or an iceberg wedge, diners can dive into the roasted chicken with white bean ragout, crispy carrots, and thyme jus.

99 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 407-5303
(702) 407-5303
Roast chicken
The Barrymore
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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

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Yardbird is a haven for fans of chicken in its many delightful forms, including fried on top of a waffle and inside a sandwich. The dinner menu at the Southern restaurant at the Venetian features an herb-roasted chicken breast doused with caper-parsley vinaigrette and served with farro and root vegetables.

3355 S Las Vegas Blvd #107, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 297-6541
(702) 297-6541

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Bouchon

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Thomas Keller’s sun-soaked, airy French restaurant at the Venetian focuses on seasonal fare prepared with simple ingredients. The roasted chicken here is served with potato puree, cabbage, bacon lardons, and jus.

The Venetian, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd Tower, 10th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200
(702) 414-6200

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Scotch 80 Prime

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One of the most highly anticipated 2018 restaurant openings in Las Vegas brought with it certified Kobe beef and $3 million in whiskey at the Palms. For diners who prefer poultry to steak, the menu features organic Mary’s chicken with pickled sweet peppers, potato, and grilled broccolini.

4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 942-7777
(702) 942-7777
Roast chicken
Scotch 80 Prime
The Palms

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Harvest by Roy Ellamar

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Roy Ellamar’s restaurant at the Bellagio features fresh, sustainable farm-driven fare. The roasted chicken at Harvest is sourced from Pasturebird, a poultry farm in California that raises free-range chickens. Diners can order a half-chicken brined with local ale and served with dipping sauce.

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-8865
(702) 693-8865

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The NoMad Restaurant

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Illuminated by warm, low lighting and outfitted with wall-to-wall bookshelves stuffed with more than 20,000 volumes, the NoMad Restaurant inside Park MGM is an intimate, stylish place where diners should definitely split the signature roast chicken. The NoMad roast chicken, which is intended for two, features a caramelized bird plus foie gras and black truffle stuffing and baby leeks.

3772 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-6785
(702) 730-6785
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China Tang

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Diners who like to share can settle in at China Tang at the MGM Grand and enjoy the restaurant’s Classic “Hammer Chicken.” The dish is stuffed with pork belly, mushrooms, and aromatic ginger, garlic and shallots, and is then wrapped in a dried lotus leaf and slow-cooked for five hours. After it’s ready, the chicken gets a splash of wine and a fiery table-side presentation.

The District, MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7380
(702) 891-7380
Roast chicken
China Tang Las Vegas
MGM Resorts

Oakville Steakhouse

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Oakville Steakhouse at the Tropicana serves a roasted lemon-herb half-chicken alongside eggplant, artichokes, tomatoes, and rosemary potatoes. The restaurant also offers a wine list with more than 150 selections, making it easy to find the perfect pairing for this dish.

3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 739-2376
(702) 739-2376
Roast chicke
Oakville Steakhouse
Tropicana Las Vegas

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Bok Bok Chicken

7501 W Lake Mead Blvd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Bok Bok Chicken originated in 2018 with one Las Vegas restaurant and has quickly spread to five locations locally plus three in Los Angeles. The casual spot specializes in Mediterranean recipes, many centered around Bok Bok’s namesake menu item. Diners can order a whole chicken with fresh pita, a half chicken with fattoush, or roasted chicken in a pita sandwich with vegetables.

7501 W Lake Mead Blvd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 761-9207
(702) 761-9207
Roast chicken
Bok Bok Chicken
Bok Bok Chicken

Hawthorn Grill

JW Marriott, 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145

On the west side of town near the soaring cliffs of Red Rock Canyon, diners can escape the desert with a table by the waterfall at Hawthorn Grill inside the JW Marriott. The dinner menu features a roasted half chicken with spaghetti squash, Brussels sprouts, and tarragon.

JW Marriott, 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 507-5955
(702) 507-5955

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

This tony steakhouse at the Golden Nugget offers a classic, upscale menu that includes roasted chicken with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Also on the menu is maple-glazed quail, wagyu beef, and Maine lobster.

129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 386-8399
(702) 386-8399
Roast chicken
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

Chart House

129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Chart House lures in diners with its fresh seafood menu and adjacent 75,000-gallon tropical fish aquarium at the Golden Nugget, but diners who prefer land to see will still find plenty of choices. The brick chicken is prepared with a young hen and is served with fingerling potatoes and roasted vegetables.

129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 386-8364
(702) 386-8364
Roast chicken
Chart House
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

The Barrymore

99 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Known for its vintage decor that belies its modern origins, The Barrymore at the Royal Resort is a locally loved spot just off the Strip that serves classic American fine dining. After ordering ahi tuna tartare or an iceberg wedge, diners can dive into the roasted chicken with white bean ragout, crispy carrots, and thyme jus.

99 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 407-5303
(702) 407-5303
Roast chicken
The Barrymore
The Barrymore/Facebook

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

3355 S Las Vegas Blvd #107, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Yardbird is a haven for fans of chicken in its many delightful forms, including fried on top of a waffle and inside a sandwich. The dinner menu at the Southern restaurant at the Venetian features an herb-roasted chicken breast doused with caper-parsley vinaigrette and served with farro and root vegetables.

3355 S Las Vegas Blvd #107, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 297-6541
(702) 297-6541

Bouchon

The Venetian, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd Tower, 10th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Thomas Keller’s sun-soaked, airy French restaurant at the Venetian focuses on seasonal fare prepared with simple ingredients. The roasted chicken here is served with potato puree, cabbage, bacon lardons, and jus.

The Venetian, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd Tower, 10th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200
(702) 414-6200

Scotch 80 Prime

4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

One of the most highly anticipated 2018 restaurant openings in Las Vegas brought with it certified Kobe beef and $3 million in whiskey at the Palms. For diners who prefer poultry to steak, the menu features organic Mary’s chicken with pickled sweet peppers, potato, and grilled broccolini.

4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 942-7777
(702) 942-7777
Roast chicken
Scotch 80 Prime
The Palms

Harvest by Roy Ellamar

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Roy Ellamar’s restaurant at the Bellagio features fresh, sustainable farm-driven fare. The roasted chicken at Harvest is sourced from Pasturebird, a poultry farm in California that raises free-range chickens. Diners can order a half-chicken brined with local ale and served with dipping sauce.

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-8865
(702) 693-8865

The NoMad Restaurant

3772 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Illuminated by warm, low lighting and outfitted with wall-to-wall bookshelves stuffed with more than 20,000 volumes, the NoMad Restaurant inside Park MGM is an intimate, stylish place where diners should definitely split the signature roast chicken. The NoMad roast chicken, which is intended for two, features a caramelized bird plus foie gras and black truffle stuffing and baby leeks.

3772 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-6785
(702) 730-6785
A whole roast chicken in a black roasting pan in front of a red background. Daniel Krieger

China Tang

The District, MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Diners who like to share can settle in at China Tang at the MGM Grand and enjoy the restaurant’s Classic “Hammer Chicken.” The dish is stuffed with pork belly, mushrooms, and aromatic ginger, garlic and shallots, and is then wrapped in a dried lotus leaf and slow-cooked for five hours. After it’s ready, the chicken gets a splash of wine and a fiery table-side presentation.

The District, MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7380
(702) 891-7380
Roast chicken
China Tang Las Vegas
MGM Resorts

Oakville Steakhouse

3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Oakville Steakhouse at the Tropicana serves a roasted lemon-herb half-chicken alongside eggplant, artichokes, tomatoes, and rosemary potatoes. The restaurant also offers a wine list with more than 150 selections, making it easy to find the perfect pairing for this dish.

3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 739-2376
(702) 739-2376
Roast chicke
Oakville Steakhouse
Tropicana Las Vegas

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