herbs & rye

herbs & rye is a dark and dimly lit restaurant & lounge located about 7 minutes off the strip. the menu consists of classic american & italian fare like juicy steaks and pasta. additionally herbs & rye's massive menu of handcraftedcocktailsis arranged by the period of which the cocktail was made famous. 

we sipped oncocktailsfrom the "prohibition era," spanning from 1920-1933. this is a late night spot. a perfect place for a late dinner and night cap cocktail. they close at 3 am.

cocktails: the rat pack and the hemingway are great options!
food: calamari, steak and potatoes are delish!

seemingly sketchy location, check. line 20 deep waiting to get in at 5pm on a saturday, check. fantastic steaks, check. one of the best nights ofcocktailsi've ever had, check. get off the strip and get to herbs & rye. must visit every time i go to vegas.

heavily praised for an extensive era-specific list of craftcocktailswith a menu full of sustainable organic meats and plates far more interesting than the average bar or lounge herbs & rye had long been a place of interest and with recent reports suggesting the kitchen to be firing on all cylinders i finally decided to stop by, a saturday feast for one in the dimly-lit dining area my reward for eschewing alternative plans on las vegas boulevard south. designed in a style somewhere between “old time vegas”

great restaurant and definitely a must off strip. the meatballs and chorizo and the spicy mussels were excellent. i also had the frisco and the brown derbycocktailswere great. we were so stuffed, we didn't order steak entrees we are the main attractions. the fresh made donuts were an excellent dessert choice. now, it's dark and cozy, so i think it's best for a romantic dinner. the decor is of 20's prohibition which adds to the pizazz of the drink specialties. i want to go back before leaving vegas.

after driving pass by  herbs & rye  for many years i finally went in to see what all the hype was about this place.  they serve classiccocktailsthat were popular during the prohibition era and before that time like the gothic age (unknown-1865) and golden age (1865-1900): here's an example of of some of the drinks: i loved all the drinks they made, wasn't disappointed with any of them: herbs & rye also serves italian food like  flatbreads , pasta, and  they're known for the steaks they cook, i'll try some next time!  i only had the appetite to drink: i really enjoyed my time here especially the atmosphere of a " speakeasy feel".  they get busy during the weekends so if you plan to dine in, make a reservation !

herbs and rye cocktailthecocktailsthey serve are all authentic classics – creative variations are not encouraged, in fact i could tell i made the bartender rather uncomfortable when i asked about them, and that’s a good thing! the bar is teaming with liquors, cordials, bitters (many house-made), glassware (they even have copper mugs for a proper moscow mule) and garnishes. they use premium ingredients and take care to build your cocktail the way it might have been done fifty years, or one hundred and fifty years ago. the drinks are strong and flavorful, and the bartenders are knowledgeable enough to help you discover your new favorite old drink. if you already have a favorite, they can probably make it – correctly.

this place was excellent just what we needed. we had just had a fewcocktailsat dcr and came down to herbs and rye to eat at it was great ,service was excellent , and the cocktail were impecable. the best in the city with out any question. this place is a must try!!!!


-----18 apr, 2010-----

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-----16 mar, 2010-----

excellent food great service and even bettercocktailsthis place is fir true foodies. one of the best experiances we have had in las vegas off the strip.


-----10 feb, 2010-----

this is a must try the food is excellent and thecocktailsare great. the feel of the place is wonderful. very very old vegas.

wow what a night at herbs and rye what started off as a simple dinner date at herbs and rye ended up being " the hangover 2 " i could not stop drinking there cocktails.they were amazing. the food i order was great but back to thecocktailsthey were great my date and i ended up a little to tipsy so they called us a cab. i think the owner paid the cabbie and told use to just get home safe lol. i'll have to pay him back. thanks for the good times guys.


-----16 mar, 2010-----

just left herbs and rye a little bit ago and it was excellent the place is not what i expected at all from the out side it looks like a whole in the wall. but once inside it was a complete shock the walls had burgandy velvet wall paper with a deep wood color bar. we ate at the bar and were blown away by are barmans knowledge and politeness. he definitly made our experiance. he guided use threw the menu and pointed use in the right direction. we for the first time had a meal paired withcocktailsand not wine and it was great to say the least we will be regulars to herbs and rye.

classic vegas. great vibe awesome decor and perfectcocktailsnot to mention the delectable food.

this is a great place to eat and have drinks. the food is excellent and there are a lot ofcocktailsto choose from. kitchen is open late which is great after a night out on the las vegas strip. the calamri is probably one of my favorite things on the menu. the service is great and the staff is very friendly.