eat

greatdowntownspot for breakfast. i ordered the corned beef and hash with pouched eggs. it was awesome. service and staff were great. inviting atmosphere. food was great.

located indowntownvegas, a spot revisited by locals and extra brownie points if found by tourists. it's a local spot that has a great sense of community with emphasis on all things comfort. all ingredients are responsibly sourced with leafy greens locally sourced. the space comes together with different elements from the green colored walls, to the exposed brick with the mixture of mismatched paintings and decor. bringing in a bright and relaxed atmosphere, great breakfast brunch vibe that’s rumored to push out pretty damn good comfort food.

we all ended up getting sandwiches which were all served on their ciabatta bun, let’s just rave over how perfect this bread was. crisp outer layer with the soft spongy interior that soaks up all the juices and sauces that are layered on. talk about levels of flavour. who knew the bun that a sandwich is served on could elevate the meal so much more.

shrimp po’boy - ($14) - juicy sautéed shrimp topped with spicy napa slaw and cilantro finished with a sriracha mayo. this was a darn good sandwich. spicy mayo and the spicy slaw gave a really good kick in flavour and there was a hefty amount of shrimp stuffed in between. recommend 100%

roast beef - ($14) - the flawless layers of roast beef with another flawless layer of arugula, presentation alone was captivating. served with mayo with sprinkles of pickled red onions, this was a heavy sandwich compared to the shrimp but flavours were awesome and also really satisfying.

free range chicken - ($12) one of the more basic sandwiches with the added addition of their pesto mayo; which was probably the ingredient that stood out the most. added with that ciabatta bun and boy, this basic juicy chicken sandwich just leveled up to a whole new experience.

all of the sandwich choices had a slice of pickle and the added option of choosing between chip, soup,salad or potato salad. i opted for chips and the other two got the potato salad. my chips were yummy, but the potato salad wasn't a crowd pleaser for us. not creamy enough to our liking i suppose.

service wasn't spectacular. had to ask our server twice for a water refill, huffed when we wanted to clarify the brunch menu items and all in all didn't seem pleased that she had to serve us. she also didn't remember to add our orange juice to the bill, which made up for the shoddy service.

i had been meaning to make it to eat for awhile now, having heard great things about chef natalie for awhile now. lunch was tasty, i had thedowntownblta and it was filling with just the right amount of crunch. the vibe was casual and laid-back, with a staff to match. this place can get packed - and they only open the patio on the weekends. can't wait to go back and try something new on my next vegas trip!

after dining at eat, i am happy to report that good food can be found indowntownvegas. the breakfast items at eat are huge and very tasty. our waitress did an excellent job of recommending items and chef natalie young has developed a restaurant that serves as good a breakfast as i have had anywhere in las vegas. i highly recommend that you give this restaurant a try if you visit the downtown/fremont st. area.

i'm two years late to the party, but i finally ate at eat. a few weeks ago, frank wasdowntownon business and called me up asking for a recommendation for lunch. i told him to try eat. afterward, he told me about the awesome blta w/ egg sandwich he had. he took me to check it out the day of the santa run, but the santas kept us from getting to carson and 7th so i'd have to wait to try eat. then, last week; success! if driving be prepared to feed the parking meter. the restaurant sits on the lower level of park avenue apartments. this tired building is sure to experience a revitalization thanks to thedowntownproject. carson ave has become a hot spot fordowntowndining and it began with natalie young's eat. she was the first to partner with tony hsieh and see her dream to fruition. she is currently working on her next venture, chow. eat bustled on a late saturday morning, while there was no line out the door. there was a wait for a table, but counter seating was available. we settled in and gazed over the menu. our server asked, "can i get cinnamon biscuits started for you?" many might be duped by the question thinking they are complimentary, only to be surprised later by an $8 charge on the bill. it is a bit sneaky so be warned. yet, we said, "yes, bring them on!" the tender biscuits swim in strawberry compote and are topped with berries. it reminds me very much of strawberry shortcake, add some fresh whipped cream and it'd be the perfect dessert. when it came to ordering we skipped right over the breakfast items and went straight for the sandwiches. i had to try the dwblta ($11) myself and frank went for the killer grilled cheese with tomato soup ($9). during the week more sandwiches are available, they all sound fantastic. however, if i ever get a chance to dine on a weekday, the chilaquiles will be mine! i added cheese to my dwblta, i skipped the egg; i don't dig runny eggs, blasphemy, i know. this sandwich was great! all components married beautifully and the

eat? more like weak. first off, i just want to say, what a lively and well thought out title you have!! it does absolutely nothing for the ambiance, environment, or atmosphere.

so we go into this place that closes in 45 minutes (2:00pm) and we are seated with an effortless menu in our hands. if you have seen the 90's movie "my cousin vinny" then you had a choice of:
breakfast
or
lunch
i had the lunch, my mother had the lunch, and my sister had the breakfast. the prices were steep for no apparent reason. i'll tell you why.
this "cafe" sits behind the newly constructed container park near thedowntownarea and gives off no connection to the "urban" look that the whole community is looking for. if this place is not known by word of mouth then one would think it was an old relentless leasing place trying to scrape money to stay and keep its doors open. you would also think it has been here at least since the early 80's.
good for them for putting their name out there by social media, but i honestly don't see how this is going make it for long. the food screams help at the top of its lungs because they are in desperate need of taste, flavor, and palate cleansing. with a menu that only has maybe and i mean maybe 3 or 4 choices for lunch or breakfast that their descriptive plate names would coincide with the food that you get. i feel like the kitchen is saying, "heh heh heh, just kidding no soup for you and if you want pico de gallo then cut up your own tomato." yes folks, i asked for pico de gallo but all i got was chopped up tomatoes in a ginormous bowl with one scoop of pico in it (i got charged $.50 for one scoop of a tomato!!) so anyways, we get our food and it is simply not- that- great. i could've easily gone to one of the local casinos that always advertises steak and eggs for $4.99 or even pancakes for cheaper price.
however, the point of going to this place was to seek out some truth that lies behind the whole commutative urban development surrounding the newly improveddowntownarea. this new area is supposed to cater to the locals that is why they replenished and rejuvenated this whole neighborhood in the first place. well, hello, i did expect the prices to be more for me, the local, not the tourist.
it doesn't matter anymore, what does matter is that if you want to keep your high prices and rip off your customers from not serving urban stylish food than don't stay open too long, and move to the strip where you can rip off all the tourist you want.

a breakfast/lunch joint that's worth giving a try is  eat.  in downtown.  this place caters to those who prefer traditional meals and to those who are adventurous.  either way, these meals are wholesome!  also, chef natalie adds a french culinary twist to her foods, using the freshest, sustainable, and locally-sourced, organic ingredients, whenever possible: fresh-brewed passion fruit iced tea- the flavors were wonderfully blended together. beignets w/ homemade jam and vanilla-scented mascarpone- our waitress suggested us to try these popular delights.  they were fluffy, not greasy, and the jam and butter complemented these beignets .  these are a must-haves!downtownbenedict - poached eggs , turkey bacon, spinach, tomato and herbed hollandaise on a whole wheat muffin.  this is a healthier twist to a traditional dish! huevos montuleños - two eggs over easy with red and green chili, black beans, peas, feta, and sauteed bananas on a corn tortilla.  this breakfast dish has multiple flavo

impressed.downtownlas vegas has shocked me once again! this cute indoor outdoor restaurant is really good! fresh simple ingrediants with amazing taste that at first you see the plate and think (this isnt very exciting then you take a bite and burst into flavor) i was very impressed went here for late lunch and enjoyed every bite! there potato salad rocks loved it so much took two home!

eat is currently the only restaurant of it’s kind downtown, and it’s quite a bit more “revitalized” than the neighborhood that surrounds it. chef natalie young delivers where it counts with good food across the board and a couple of standouts to keep people coming back. when people look back on the rejuvenation ofdowntownand ask which came first, the vibrant urban eateries or the vibrant urban community the answer will be clear: eat came first.

delicious, high quality food in a modern urban diner setting. exactly the kind of quality morning spotdowntownhas lacked for years.

not so wow customer service. as a resident ofdowntownlas vegas who eats every meal out, i am always pleased to see a new offering in the local restaurant scene.

after giving this new breakfast and lunch spot a couple of weeks to settle in, my girlfriend and i walked the three blocks from our home at the ogden for a light breakfast, coffee, and newspapper.

when we arrived on a wednesday, there were only about 10 dinners in the place, so when our host seated us at a small table in a dimly lit area, we asked to be seated near the windows where there was more light to read out papper.

even though there sere at least six open tables in that area, our hosts replied that we sometimes get busy and we don't like to seat two people at a four top table. i just looked at him and asked, are you serious, there is no one seated in that area. he again replied that they might get busy and that all he could offer us was the small table or the lunch counter.

as my wife and i sat down, we looked at each other and said, that was the wrong answer, over hearing us, he comes back to the table and says, well, if you are going to be that upset about it, i will move you. i declined.

instead of just walking out, we ordered a cup of coffee, while we enjoyed our coffee, two other two-somes and a single diner were searted in the area that we had asked for.

not the kind of wow customer service that thedowntownprojects other companies strive so hard to deliver.