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Where to Dine Solo in Las Vegas

These restaurants will show you a good time even if you’re eating alone

by Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Janna Karel Updated
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by Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Janna Karel Updated

Nights out in Vegas may bring to mind groups of friends, but the truth is the city is full of business travelers looking to have a decent meal between convention events and business dinners. You don’t need a big crew to have a fun, even rollicking, night out — in fact, you might have better luck scoring a seat at a hot restaurant if you’re on your own. Here are 13 of our favorite spots for a solo meal, whether you’re looking for a quick bite or an over-the-top feast.

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Triple George Grill

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This downtown steakhouse sees plenty of business lunches between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., so you’ll be in good company if dining alone. Sit at the bar for a more social experience, or tuck into one of the semi-private booths to dine privately.

201 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 384-2761
(702) 384-2761

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Esther's Kitchen

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Beloved by locals, Esther’s is a perfect spot for a low-key meal at the bar. The menu features its homemade sourdough, as well as a rotating selection of fresh pastas, pizzas, and plenty of smaller, seasonal dishes like tuna crudo and squash. The space is busy with a high volume of revelers every night, so you’ll never feel lonely at the bar.

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 570-7864
(702) 570-7864

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Brezza

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A spacious bar (with comfortable stools) means there’s always room for a single person to slide in and sample through chef Nicole Brisson’s Italian menu. Try a selection of appetizers like the signature Caesar salad and clams al forno for a lighter meal, or go big with a huge steak.

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd STE 115, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 676-6014
(702) 676-6014
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Famous Foods Street Eats

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The food hall inside Resorts World has dozens of stalls from which you can order skewers, sushi rolls, fried chicken, and pasta. Order a few items before heading back to a table or the self-serve bar area.

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 676-7000
(702) 676-7000

Raku

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It’s worth it to venture off the strip for dinner at Raku, where you can sample through the menu of izakaya-style dishes, including lots of grilled meats, noodles, and sushi dishes. If you’ve got a big appetite, opt for the chef’s tasting menu, which will give you the opportunity to sample all the hits.

5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 367-3511
(702) 367-3511

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Phở Kim Long Restaurant

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If a perfect bowl of pho sounds like your ideal solo meal, this is the place to have it. For less than $10, you can have some of the best noodle soup in the city. The rare steak and brisket soup offers an umami effect that’s warming from the inside out.

4023 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 220-3613
(702) 220-3613

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Big Dan Shanxi Taste

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Tucked inside a grocery store, the diners at Big Dan Shanxi Taste are largely solo eaters, so you won’t feel out of place. The special hot oil noodles with tomato and eggs is particularly satisfying, but you can’t go wrong with the menu of Xi’an specialties.

5115 Spring Mountain Rd Ste A, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 363-6669
(702) 363-6669

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Beijing Noodle No. 9

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While dining solo, you’ll find plenty to look at inside this upscale Chinese restaurant. Entertain yourself by sitting near one of the fishtanks inside. Or watch as the chefs hand-pull noodles in front of you.

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 346-4642
(877) 346-4642
Beijing Noodle No. 9
Beijing Noodle No. 9
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Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road

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Enjoy some of the best Thai food in the country (with a wine list that’s just as famous) at Lotus of Siam. Let the servers guide you if you’re not sure what you want, but don’t miss the Khao soi, a dish of crispy duck with curry sauce served on top of egg noodles.

620 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-3033
(702) 735-3033
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Momofuku

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Grab a seat at the bar just inside Momofuku and get spicy cucumbers, pork belly buns, and truffle ramen for one.

Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-2663
(702) 698-2663
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Carbone

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It’s pretty impossible to get a reservation at Carbone, but if you’re flying solo, you have a reasonable chance of snagging bar stool and the chance to indulge in rigatoni in a spicy, chile-infused vodka sauce and veal Milanese, as well as the opportunity to be transported back in time.

ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158
(877) 230-2742
(877) 230-2742

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The NoMad Library

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Walking through the door into the NoMad Library feels like transporting yourself as far as possible from the chaos of the casino just feet away. Cozy up at the bar and enjoy a cocktail, some oysters, and the feeling of eating dinner inside the fanciest library you’ve ever walked into.

3772 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-6785
(702) 730-6785
A book-lined dining room. Benoit Linero/The NoMad Hotel/Facebook

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Eataly

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If what you’re after is a quick bite that’s still delicious, head to Eataly, where you’ll have your pick of stations with options including fresh pastas and seafood, piled-high salads, and crisp pizzas. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy your meal at one of the high-top tables before getting on with your day.

Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-7617
(702) 730-7617
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Triple George Grill

201 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

This downtown steakhouse sees plenty of business lunches between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., so you’ll be in good company if dining alone. Sit at the bar for a more social experience, or tuck into one of the semi-private booths to dine privately.

201 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 384-2761
(702) 384-2761

Esther's Kitchen

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Beloved by locals, Esther’s is a perfect spot for a low-key meal at the bar. The menu features its homemade sourdough, as well as a rotating selection of fresh pastas, pizzas, and plenty of smaller, seasonal dishes like tuna crudo and squash. The space is busy with a high volume of revelers every night, so you’ll never feel lonely at the bar.

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 570-7864
(702) 570-7864

Brezza

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd STE 115, Las Vegas, NV 89109

A spacious bar (with comfortable stools) means there’s always room for a single person to slide in and sample through chef Nicole Brisson’s Italian menu. Try a selection of appetizers like the signature Caesar salad and clams al forno for a lighter meal, or go big with a huge steak.

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd STE 115, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 676-6014
(702) 676-6014
Brezza Louiie Victa

Famous Foods Street Eats

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The food hall inside Resorts World has dozens of stalls from which you can order skewers, sushi rolls, fried chicken, and pasta. Order a few items before heading back to a table or the self-serve bar area.

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 676-7000
(702) 676-7000

Raku

5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

It’s worth it to venture off the strip for dinner at Raku, where you can sample through the menu of izakaya-style dishes, including lots of grilled meats, noodles, and sushi dishes. If you’ve got a big appetite, opt for the chef’s tasting menu, which will give you the opportunity to sample all the hits.

5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 367-3511
(702) 367-3511

Phở Kim Long Restaurant

4023 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

If a perfect bowl of pho sounds like your ideal solo meal, this is the place to have it. For less than $10, you can have some of the best noodle soup in the city. The rare steak and brisket soup offers an umami effect that’s warming from the inside out.

4023 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 220-3613
(702) 220-3613

Big Dan Shanxi Taste

5115 Spring Mountain Rd Ste A, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Tucked inside a grocery store, the diners at Big Dan Shanxi Taste are largely solo eaters, so you won’t feel out of place. The special hot oil noodles with tomato and eggs is particularly satisfying, but you can’t go wrong with the menu of Xi’an specialties.

5115 Spring Mountain Rd Ste A, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 363-6669
(702) 363-6669

Beijing Noodle No. 9

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

While dining solo, you’ll find plenty to look at inside this upscale Chinese restaurant. Entertain yourself by sitting near one of the fishtanks inside. Or watch as the chefs hand-pull noodles in front of you.

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 346-4642
(877) 346-4642
Beijing Noodle No. 9
Beijing Noodle No. 9
Caesars Entertainment

Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road

620 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Enjoy some of the best Thai food in the country (with a wine list that’s just as famous) at Lotus of Siam. Let the servers guide you if you’re not sure what you want, but don’t miss the Khao soi, a dish of crispy duck with curry sauce served on top of egg noodles.

620 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-3033
(702) 735-3033
Pad see ew at Lotus of Siam Lotus of Siam/Facebook

Momofuku

Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Grab a seat at the bar just inside Momofuku and get spicy cucumbers, pork belly buns, and truffle ramen for one.

Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-2663
(702) 698-2663
Momofuku
Momofuku
Amelinda B Lee

Carbone

ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158

It’s pretty impossible to get a reservation at Carbone, but if you’re flying solo, you have a reasonable chance of snagging bar stool and the chance to indulge in rigatoni in a spicy, chile-infused vodka sauce and veal Milanese, as well as the opportunity to be transported back in time.

ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158
(877) 230-2742
(877) 230-2742

The NoMad Library

3772 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Walking through the door into the NoMad Library feels like transporting yourself as far as possible from the chaos of the casino just feet away. Cozy up at the bar and enjoy a cocktail, some oysters, and the feeling of eating dinner inside the fanciest library you’ve ever walked into.

3772 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-6785
(702) 730-6785
A book-lined dining room. Benoit Linero/The NoMad Hotel/Facebook

Eataly

Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

If what you’re after is a quick bite that’s still delicious, head to Eataly, where you’ll have your pick of stations with options including fresh pastas and seafood, piled-high salads, and crisp pizzas. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy your meal at one of the high-top tables before getting on with your day.

Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-7617
(702) 730-7617
Eataly Eataly USA

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