A Taste of Soho in Las Vegas: Greene Street Kitchen Review
When you are looking for an amazing place to enjoy a meal in Las Vegas, the options are virtually limitless. The City of Lights is home to some of the best and most unique dining establishments in the world, and many of the nation’s best chefs have chosen to build their careers there.
If you are searching for a taste of New York City’s Soho district in the Nevada desert, you have to check out Greene Street Kitchen. Located inside the Palms Casino Resort, Greene Street kitchen is as much of a dining experience as it is a cultural one. As soon as you venture inside, you are transported to another place and time whether you can experience incredible street art, an arcade, delectable food, mouth-watering drinks, and so much more.
Sound amazing? Keep reading to check out our review of this trendy Las Vegas restaurant!
About Greene Street Kitchen
Before we dive into the (amazing) cuisine, let’s talk about the restaurant itself and how it got started. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the restaurant was created by Clique Hospitality and has a unique “speakeasy” feel. Visitors enter through a fully-functional video arcade featuring an 8-bit videogame-inspired floor and retro games. The arcade also has a Coca-Cola-inspired “vending machine” that actually serves as a door that leads you into the main bar and lounge area.
Once you pass through the secret door, you walk through a tunnel before finding yourself in a 5,000-square-foot restaurant with décor inspired by the 1970s in New York City’s Soho district. The restaurant has several rooms, all of which are decorated with graffiti that echoes the punk, pop, and hip-hop culture that thrived during the era. No matter where you look, there is something new to discover. There is artwork from several famous artists, including Las Vegas’ first permanent work by Banksy.
Greene Street is designed to be part food haven, part art gallery. It serves up amazing modern cuisine in an atmosphere filled with historic art to create a truly unique experience for everyone who visits.
The Food
A lot of chefs and restaurants refer to the foods they serve as works of art, but at Greene Street Kitchen, they really mean it. The menu is inspired by the art community, and the chefs work with a huge palette of flavors to make each plate an exploration of flavors, colors, and textures. Eating at Greene Street is more than just a meal; it’s an experience.
Whether you are in the mood for a large meal or you would rather share plates with friends, there are options for every preference and appetite. Enjoy a hot or cold dish, try one of the restaurant’s tableside hot rock offerings, or dine on delicious organic or vegan fare. There are plenty of options to choose from, and no matter what you select, you won’t be disappointed.
Greene Street Kitchen features dishes from chef de cuisine Lanny Chin and executive chef Joe Zanelli and specializes in fresh seafood. If you are in the mood for something over-the-top, try the Legs and Eggs entrée, which features king crab legs and Kaluga caviar, or the 42-ounce tomahawk ribeye steak. Served with creamy Au Poivre and Bordelaise sauce, this meal is a carnivore’s dream.
There are plenty of lighter options, too. Try the specialty sushi, sashimi, or oysters. If you aren’t much of a seafood person, Greene Street also offers classics like buffalo wings and an ultimate burger with bacon jam. No matter what you are in the mood for, you can likely find it at Greene Street Kitchen.
The Drinks
The food isn’t the only thing that’s amazing at Greene Street. This Vegas hotspot also serves up all sorts of mouth-watering cocktails. The bar is home to some of the best bartenders and mixologists in the city, and they are experts in the art of creating amazing cocktails. They’ve pushed the envelope to develop innovative, creative, and truly unique signature cocktails, such as the Jail Break, which features a blend of Hendricks Gin, cucumber, a strawberry ice cup, and ginger sugar. Angels in Heaven is another favorite which was developed to honor respected artists who have passed away. Made from vodka, pineapple, melon grass, ginger, cilantro, lime, and a flower sphere, this drink is as unique as the artists of the era.
Greene Street also serves up traditional cocktails with unique spins that make them their own. No matter what option you choose, every drink served here is truly a work of art.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a taste of Soho in Las Vegas, you have to visit Greene Street Kitchen. For decades, people romanticized the history of the iconic Soho district and longed for its return. While turning back time and taking Soho back to its roots may not be possible, Greene Street Kitchen does a great job of capturing some of the magic.
In addition to serving up amazing cuisine and art-inspired beverages, the restaurant brings the art of 1970s-era Soho to Las Vegas. The walls are plastered in graffiti art that reflects the punk, pop, and hip-hop culture of the time to create an immersive experience that is unlike any other dining experience in the city.
Whether you are looking for a restaurant to try out with your spouse when visiting Las Vegas, you are planning a bachelorette party, or you want to host your next birthday party at a new and unique venue, Greene Street Kitchen is the perfect destination. With a private dining room that can accommodate up to 28 people and an option to buy out the full venue for groups of up to 350 people, there are options for parties of any size.
Greene Street Kitchen may be located inside The Palms, but as soon as you enter, you’ll be transported to another time and place. Check it out today to experience it for yourself!