Best Cozy Restaurants in Sahara Avenue

The food and service was phenomenal. It’s a bit pricey, but worth the spend. I would recommend having lighted menus to overcome the dark ambience. It’s a little hard to view the menu with the light setting so low. Other than that - I would certainly return!

Got possessed by a craving for the octopus dish I had seen another order on my last visit, so booked dinner. Sat at the bar per usual and tried all new menu items to me. Drink- •How 'bout Them Apples ($17): Fresh-from-the tree sour apple, sharp and earthy. Wonderfully evocative creation from Guillermo (Tito). •Kaiju Amiga ($15): Very balanced between nutty sweetness and tang. •Clearly ($16): Like being on a breezy Caribbean beach, sunny, salty, citrusy. •Desparada "Saturn Return" 2022 Red Blend ($20): Very good pour. Food- Foie Gras ($25): Several-forkfuls portion of the rich fatty organ, accompanied by a thin eggroll spear. Very nutty, sweet, and crisp. Spanish Octopus ($24): About 10 octopus chunks, nicely charred outside the tender meat. Plentiful firm risotto grains, al dente and mildly salty (squid ink). Listed with a fire symbol on the menu; accurate. Chili quite prominent, asked for some bread ($2) to absorb and deaden some of the heat. Spiced and spicy. Value: Most excellent for the alcohol. Undecided about the food; liked what I had, still feeling the heat. Atmosphere: Surprisingly quiet at first, but noise level rose to its usual loud magnitude as the customers poured in. Service: Exceptional and attentive!

Esther’s never disappoints. Great business lunch spot. Attentive staff, great drinks and food! Not my first visit and won’t be my last!

Delicious meal. Very expensive, but it’s Vegas so that’s usual. Festive atmosphere and our group of 8 had a great time. One note: they have a Dover Sole on the menu for $85, far above other entree choices. I asked the server why it was so much more expensive than say the branzino or salmon, and she clearly didn’t know why, just saying that it’s because of the quality of the fish. Not a satisfying answer, but otherwise a great meal.

Oh my gosh! It was amazing. I'd forgotten to tell my husband about the password and he was so freaked out wondering where the heck I'd taken him lol. The place was dark and cozy and the music was perfect for a nice, romantic 40th anniversary. Thank you. We will definitely go back next time we're in Vegas