Guide to Las Vegas Casino Food Halls (and Food Courts)

^{Eataly Las Vegas at Park MGM took the food hall concept to the Strip, and showed that a high-end quick-bite could lead people right in to the casino. (Image: courtesy of MGM Resorts)}

Many quintessential Las Vegas buffets have been closed and replaced with food halls and food courts. These quick-serve eateries are often the best “cheap eats” options for Las Vegas casino patrons.

Differences Between Food Halls and Courts

There are a few differences between food halls and courts. First, food halls typically don’t have national chain restaurants as part of them. The dining options may be unique or from local and regional favorites.

For example, The Cosmopolitan food hall has David Chang’s Bāng Bar, Hattie B's Hot Chicken, and Lardo, which are only in a few cities and nowhere else in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, multiple casino food courts have Subway, Nathan's, and Popeye's Chicken. Common shopping malls have them, too.

Second, food hall dining options are elevated and fresher than what you generally find in food courts. The latter often have food prepared in advance and sitting under a heat lamp. Food halls will typically make the food while you wait 5-15 minutes for your meal.

Another difference … some food halls may offer different experiences like bars, full quick-service restaurants, and retail shops. The food halls at Aria, Harrah’s and Resorts World each have a bar. Park MGM and Durango have sit-down dining in their food halls.

Often the Cheapest Option in a Casino

Both food halls and courts typically offer the least expensive meals inside a Las Vegas casino. These eateries are important in Las Vegas because not everyone wants to spend time sitting inside a restaurant waiting for food. There are many, including myself, who just want a quick bite before getting back to the Vegas of it all.

Price is another difference between the two fast-service dining options in casinos. Food halls tend to be a little more expensive than the courts.

The inexpensive fast food eateries from around the country might be more expensive inside casinos than at home but they’re still the cheapest dining option. Food hall stalls are often freshly made and comparatively boutique eateries.

Just because a casino uses the term "food hall” doesn't mean the eats aren’t from a chain. We did the research and sorted the venues appropriately. 

Here’s a look at the food halls and food courts inside the Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas casinos.

Vegas Strip Food Halls

Vegas Strip food halls offer a wide variety of dining. Quick-serve eateries from celebrity chefs, local restaurants, and different ethnicities are all available. Some of the food halls offer all of the above. 

Some casinos might have more affordable dining options in the food halls than the rest of the property. 

Aria: Proper Food Hall

• Seoul Bird - Korean fried chicken
• Parm - Italian-American sandwiches like Chicken Parm
• Wexler Deli - Jewish-style (not kosher) deli from LA
• Egghead - Breakfast sandwiches
• Laughing Buddha Ramen - Japanese
• Lola’s Burgers - Burger stand
• Pizzaoki- DJ Steve Aoki’s New York-style pizza
• Temaki Bar - Sushi and hand rolls

Caesars Palace: Celebrity Food Hall

• Bobby’s Burgers - Bobby Flay burger stand
• Chicken Guy - Guy Fieri chicken sandwiches
• Tortazo - Rick Bayless Mexican sandwiches
• Mok Bar - Korean food from Esther Choi
• Buddy V’s Pizzaria - Breakfast, pizza and sweets from Cake Boss
• Starbucks

Cosmopolitan: Block 16 Urban Food Hall

• Bāng Bar by Momofuku - flatbread sandwiches and rice bowls
• District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew. - Self explanatory from New Orleans
• Hattie B’s Hot Chicken: Only Las Vegas outlet for the Nashville, TN news stand
• Ghost Donkey: New York City tequila and mezcal hidden bar
• Lardo: Portland, OR sandwich shop
• Tekka Bar: Handroll & Sake

Fontainebleau: Promenade Food Hall

• Bar Ito - Sushi and sashimi
• Capon’s - Burgers and tenders
• El Bagel - Breakfast Sandwiches
• Miami Slice - Pizza
• Nona’s - Sandwich shop
• Roadside Taco - Tacos, burritos, and more

Harrah’s: Fulton Street Food Hall

• Bobby’s Burgers - Bobby Flay burger stand
• Chicken Guy - Guy Fieri chicken sandwiches (coming soon)
• Fulton Coffee - Sandwiches, sweets and coffee
• Fulton Noodle Bar - Chinese food and soups

Miracle Eats: Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood (coming soon)

• Fat Sal’s - Huge sandwiches
• Fat Tuesday - Daquieri’s
• Tacotarian - Plant-based taco shop
• Carnegie Pizza - NY-style pizza
• Dave’s Hot Chicken - Chicken tenders and sliders
• Lobster ME - Lobster rolls

Park MGM: Eataly

• Caffè Lavazza and Pasticceria - Coffee and sweets
• Cannoli & Bomboloni - Sweets
• Chef’s Table - Private Dining
• Crepes - Waffles, cannolis, and crepes
• Gran Caffe’ Milano - Bar
• Il Gelato - Gelato, sorbet, and pastries
• Italian Street Food - Sandwiches and sides
• L’Aperitivo - Wine bar
• La Carne e Il Pesce - Meat and fish
• La Pasticceria - Desserts and sweets
• La Pizzeria alla Romana - Pizza, pasta and more
• La Pasta Fresca - House-made pasta, salad, meatballs, and more
• La Salumeria - Charcuteri and wine
• Le Polpette - All kinds of meatballs
• Toscana Ristorante & Bar - Italian cuisine, wine, and cocktails

Resorts World: Famous Food Street Eats

• Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling - Traditional Shandong dumplings
• Blood Brothers - Texas-style BBQ
• Burger Barn - Variety of burgers from classics to modern
• Cha Chaan Teng - Dim Sum, noodles, and more
• Famous Food Center Bar - self-pour and automated beer, wine and cocktails
• Famous Pho - Traditional Vietnameese soup
• Fuhu Shack - Peking duck burritos and bowls
• Geylang Claypot Rice - Singapore claypot dishes
• Googgleman - Southeast Asian comfort food
• Han’s Fish & Chips - Fish, chips, and soup
• Harajuku Ramen - Create your own ramen bowl
• Kuru Kuru Pa Yakitori - Teriyaki Bowl concept by DJ Steve Aoki
• Michos Tacos - Street tacos and more
• Nori Bar - Sushi, hand rolls, and sashimi
• Salad Jack’s - Prepared and fresh salads
• Streetbird - Nashville-style hot chicken from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson
• Sweet Eats - Pastries and sweets
• Tier Sugar - Boba
• Wu Zhang - Noodle dishes
• Yaya’s - Mediterranean cafe with gyros, hummus, and more

The Venetian: Via Via (coming soon)

• All'Antico Vinaio - Wine and sandwiches
• B.S. Taqueria - Modern take on tacos
• Close Company - Bar
• Howlin’ Ray’s - Hot chicken
• Molly’s Rise and Shine - Breakfast foods
• Ivan Ramen - Ramen and izakaya-style plates
• Scarr’s Pizza - Pizza
• Turkey and the Wolf - Sandwiches, salads, and more

Vegas Strip Food Courts

Vegas Strip food courts offer cheap eats mostly from familiar chain restaurants with hundreds or thousands of locations around the country. While they're not fancy a quick meal won't cost an arm and a leg.

Excalibur: Castle Walk Food Court

• Cinnabun
• Del Taco
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Fatburger
• Jimmy John's
• Krispy Kreme
• Pick Up Stix (Asian)
• Pizza Hut
• Popeye’s
• Starbucks

Flamingo: Flamingo Food Hall

• Auntie Annie’s
• Bonanno’s (Pizza)
• Johnny Rocket’s
• Nathan’s
• WingZone

Horseshoe: Horseshoe Food Hall

• Nathan’s
• Pan Asian Express
• Sbarro
• Subway

Luxor: Luxor Food Court

• Bonanno’s (Pizza)
• Johnny Rocket’s
• LA Subs
• Nathan’s
• Original Chicken Tender

Mandalay Bay: Mandalay Bay Food Court

• Bonanno’s (Pizza)
• Greens Plus (Salad)
• Johnny Rocket’s
• Nathan’s
• Pan Asian Express
• Subway

MGM Grand: The Food Court

• Bonanno’s (Pizza)
• Häagen-Dazs
• Johnny Rockets
• Original Chicken Tender
• Nathan’s
• Pan Asian Express
• Tacos N ‘Ritas

New York-New York: NYNY Food Hall

• Capriotti’s (Sandwiches)
• NY Pizzeria
• Wing Zone

The Venetian: Food Courts (casino floor and Grand Canal Shoppes)

• Cocolini - Gelato and coffee
• Chipotle - Tacos, burritos, and bowls
• Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Drinks and pastry
• Curry Pot - Indian
• Fat Tuesday - Daiquiri bar
• Fire of Brazil Churrascaria Express - BBQ, burgers, and more
• Halo Halo Filipino Kitchen - All day dining
• Illy Caffè - Coffee and pastry
• Johnny Rockets - Diner food
• Juice Farm - Smoothies and fresh juice
• Lobster ME - Lobster rolls
• Panda Express - Chinese food
• Popeye’s - Fried Chicken
• Sloan's Homemade Ice Cream - Sweet treats
• Social Life Pizza - Create your own
• Subway - Sandwiches
• Trà Viet Coffee & Tea
• Waterfall Café - Breakfast and cocktails

Downtown Las Vegas Food halls and courts

Downtown Las Vegas casinos tend to be in much smaller buildings than the Vegas Strip. Since they're strapped for space there aren't many large spaces dedicated for quick-serve dining.

Fremont: Fremont Food Hall

• Huey Magoo’s - Chicken tenders and sandwiches
• Roli Roti - Sandwiches
• Craft Kitchen - Local breakfast and lunch shop
• Steak & Shake - Burgers
• Tomo Noodles - CA-influenced Asian and Hawaiian food

Plaza: Food Court

• Coffee Bar
• Fresh Mexican Grill
• Just Rice (Asian)
• Pinkbox Doughnuts
• Subway

Honorable Mentions

Most Las Vegas locals casinos have a food court. Two casinos have food halls that rival those in the touristy areas. Durango's food hall might be considered "destination dining" for cheap eats connoisseurs. 

Durango: Eat Your Heart Out

• Ai Pono Café - Hawaiian street food
• Fiorella - Quick serve Italian dining
• Irv’s Burgers - Burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and more from LA
• Nielsen’s Frozen Custard - Local custard shop (Don’t call it ice cream even if it looks and tastes like it.)
• Oyster Bar - Seafood stand never closes
• Prince Street Pizza - New York City pizza shop
• Shang Artisan Noodle - Local Chinese restaurant
• Uncle Paulie’s - Sandwiches
• Vesta Coffee - Local coffee and sandwich shop
• Yu-Or-Mi Sushi - Local sushi and cocktails

Rio: Canteen Food Hall

• Attaboy Burger - Burgers, fries, onion rings - that’s all
• Nama Nama - Street food-style sushi
• Shogun Ramen - Ramen and buns
• Southland Burrito Co. - Variety of burritos
• Tender Crush - Tenders and sandwiches
• Tony Luke's - Cheesesteaks and pork sandwiches from Philadelphia