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by Janna Karel Updated May 10, 2023, 2:18pm PDT

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by Janna Karel Updated May 10, 2023, 2:18pm PDT

In a city like Las Vegas, lunch is essential. It could be a heaping plate of eggs, a street taco smorgasbord, Okinawa onigiri, 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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707 E Carson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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PublicUs

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.

1126 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Le Thai 2

Le Thai’s lunch menu includes a lunch-sized choice of entree like curry, stir-fry, or spicy eggplant and a drink for just $12. For $2, upgrade to a Thai iced tea. Also located downtown.

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2202 W Charleston Blvd #5, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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Le Thai

Tacotarian

Vegans and meat-eaters alike flock to Tacotarian for its plant-based menu of Mexican specialties. Got for seitan versions of carne asada or al pastor, a take on a Baja-style fish taco that subs fried avocado for fish, or even a birria platter complete with broth for dipping.

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1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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Good Pie

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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1212 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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Square Pizza with sausage at the Good Pie — Good Pie

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Baby Birds Cafe

For a quick lunch next to Lake Sahara, Baby Birds Cafe offers salads and bowls that are as pretty as the floral-inspired dining room. Avocado toasts, smoothie bowls, and garden salads are plated with slices of watermelon radish, perfectly poached eggs, and even edible flowers.

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2910 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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A spread of bowls and salads with edible flowers — Baby Birds Cafe

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Tacos El Gordo

Tacos el Gordo has two Vegas-area locations. The Strip location often has a line, but it’s worth it for Tijuana-style tacos stuffed with juicy chorizo, suadero, adobada, and more.

3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Jardin

Until 3 p.m. every day, get breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings in this prim garden-inspired restaurant. Start with lighter morning fare like grilled chicken omelets or bacon and egg tacos. Or go for lighter afternoon selections like burgers, grilled salmon, and quinoa Greek salad.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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O.Onigiri

O.Onigiri does open-face Okinawa onigiri, a rice-wrapped snack stuffed with spam, egg, teriyaki sauce, and pretty much whatever else you can dream up. The soft shell crab onigiri is popular, or try the curry chicken katsu version with a potato croquette for an off-menu treat.

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4258 Spring Mountain Rd #102, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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Lamaii

Eater 38 star Lamaii is open daily from 11:15 a.m. on, so if your need for lunch strikes you at 3 p.m., you're in luck. They serve the same menu of Thai pork salad, fried pork with fish sauce, Thai oysters, drunken noodles, fried rice, curry, and more all day, which means going for lunch is a great way to pack in a special daytime meal.

4480 Spring Mountain Rd #700, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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Miznon

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.

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3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Lardo

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.

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

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Night + Market

LA-transplant Night + Market just recently launched lunch service on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a great place to grab a meal to start off a weekend. The menu includes a couple of lunch-only items, including a Thai steak salad with grilled ribeye and Thai boxing chicken, a barbecued chicken thigh served with sticky rice.

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4455 S Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

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Eataly

Where Eataly in other cities is mostly a grocery store, Vegas’s version is mostly a food court. Build your own perfect meal from counters serving salumi, fresh pastas, salads, seafood, and more.

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

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Neighbors

This bright, airy restaurant offers a selection of fresh-tasting hot and cold dishes until 3 p.m. Favorites include a honey ricotta peach tartine with bacon and white peaches, a shakshuka with slow-stewed spiced tomatoes, and a citrus cobb salad with spicy citrus vinaigrette.

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5910 S Fort Apache Rd #103, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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An airy restaurant filled with plants — Neighbors Cafe

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Lemon Tree Cafe and Market

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.

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6111 S Buffalo Dr Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89113

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Craftkitchen

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.

10940 S Eastern Ave Ste 107, Henderson, NV 89052

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Short rib hash at CraftKitchen — CraftKitchen

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707 E Carson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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.

Open in Google Maps

707 E Carson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Visit Website

Grilled cheese and tomato soup — Eat

PublicUs

1126 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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.

1126 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Visit Website

Le Thai 2

2202 W Charleston Blvd #5, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Le Thai’s lunch menu includes a lunch-sized choice of entree like curry, stir-fry, or spicy eggplant and a drink for just $12. For $2, upgrade to a Thai iced tea. Also located downtown.

Open in Google Maps

2202 W Charleston Blvd #5, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Visit Website

Le Thai

Tacotarian

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Vegans and meat-eaters alike flock to Tacotarian for its plant-based menu of Mexican specialties. Got for seitan versions of carne asada or al pastor, a take on a Baja-style fish taco that subs fried avocado for fish, or even a birria platter complete with broth for dipping.

Open in Google Maps

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Visit Website

A close-up of vegan tacos with lime wedges — Tacotarian

Good Pie

1212 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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.

Open in Google Maps

1212 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Visit Website

Square Pizza with sausage at the Good Pie — Good Pie

Baby Birds Cafe

2910 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

For a quick lunch next to Lake Sahara, Baby Birds Cafe offers salads and bowls that are as pretty as the floral-inspired dining room. Avocado toasts, smoothie bowls, and garden salads are plated with slices of watermelon radish, perfectly poached eggs, and even edible flowers.

Open in Google Maps

2910 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Visit Website

A spread of bowls and salads with edible flowers — Baby Birds Cafe

Tacos El Gordo

3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Tacos el Gordo has two Vegas-area locations. The Strip location often has a line, but it’s worth it for Tijuana-style tacos stuffed with juicy chorizo, suadero, adobada, and more.

3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Jardin

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Until 3 p.m. every day, get breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings in this prim garden-inspired restaurant. Start with lighter morning fare like grilled chicken omelets or bacon and egg tacos. Or go for lighter afternoon selections like burgers, grilled salmon, and quinoa Greek salad.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Jardin

O.Onigiri

4258 Spring Mountain Rd #102, Las Vegas, NV 89102

O.Onigiri does open-face Okinawa onigiri, a rice-wrapped snack stuffed with spam, egg, teriyaki sauce, and pretty much whatever else you can dream up. The soft shell crab onigiri is popular, or try the curry chicken katsu version with a potato croquette for an off-menu treat.

Open in Google Maps

4258 Spring Mountain Rd #102, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Visit Website

Lamaii

4480 Spring Mountain Rd #700, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Eater 38 star Lamaii is open daily from 11:15 a.m. on, so if your need for lunch strikes you at 3 p.m., you're in luck. They serve the same menu of Thai pork salad, fried pork with fish sauce, Thai oysters, drunken noodles, fried rice, curry, and more all day, which means going for lunch is a great way to pack in a special daytime meal.

4480 Spring Mountain Rd #700, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Visit Website

Miznon

3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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.

Open in Google Maps

3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Lardo

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

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.

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

Visit Website

Lardo

Night + Market

4455 S Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

LA-transplant Night + Market just recently launched lunch service on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a great place to grab a meal to start off a weekend. The menu includes a couple of lunch-only items, including a Thai steak salad with grilled ribeye and Thai boxing chicken, a barbecued chicken thigh served with sticky rice.

Open in Google Maps

4455 S Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Visit Website

Eataly

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

Where Eataly in other cities is mostly a grocery store, Vegas’s version is mostly a food court. Build your own perfect meal from counters serving salumi, fresh pastas, salads, seafood, and more.

Open in Google Maps

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

Visit Website

Neighbors

5910 S Fort Apache Rd #103, Las Vegas, NV 89148

This bright, airy restaurant offers a selection of fresh-tasting hot and cold dishes until 3 p.m. Favorites include a honey ricotta peach tartine with bacon and white peaches, a shakshuka with slow-stewed spiced tomatoes, and a citrus cobb salad with spicy citrus vinaigrette.

Open in Google Maps

5910 S Fort Apache Rd #103, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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An airy restaurant filled with plants — Neighbors Cafe

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Lemon Tree Cafe and Market

6111 S Buffalo Dr Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89113

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.

Open in Google Maps

6111 S Buffalo Dr Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Visit Website

Craftkitchen

10940 S Eastern Ave Ste 107, Henderson, NV 89052

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.

10940 S Eastern Ave Ste 107, Henderson, NV 89052

Visit Website

Short rib hash at CraftKitchen — CraftKitchen

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