Heading to Vegas used to be all about striking it big, and when the conversation turned to food, buffets were the highlight. But that's no longer the case. Food halls are now trending on the Vegas Strip and show no signs of disappearing anytime soon.
The latest food hall will open at The Venetian Resort, introducing some renowned names in the culinary world.
You can start eating there next summer and they’ll call it Via Via.
One of its main attractions will be All’Antico Vinaio, a famous sandwich shop from Florence, Italy. Known for its long lines and sandwiches loaded with cured meats and cheeses.
When Did The Las Vegas Food Hall Trend Start?
In 2018, The Cosmopolitan launched the trendy Block 16 Urban Food Hall. Instead of bringing in popular fast-food chains, they invited top chefs nationwide to create grab-and-go versions of their signature dishes. This spot is ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking quick, unique meals that aren't available at home.
The first Vegas food hall features multiple dining options, including famous concepts like Hattie B’s chicken from Nashville, Lardo sandwiches from Portland, and District Donuts from New Orleans.
When Resorts World Las Vegas opened in 2021, one of its main attractions was Famous Foods Street Eats. The venue captures the lively vibe of Southeast Asia's street markets and hawker stands by bringing in vendors directly from those markets. It spans 24,000 square feet.
From there, the food hall trend was born and continues to transform the Las Vegas experience.
Even More Food Halls Coming To Las Vegas
Via Via isn't the only food hall to look forward to in the coming months.
This winter, Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood casino will open Miracle Eats, featuring spots like Fat Sal’s, Tacotarian, Carnegie Pizza, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Lobster Me, and Fat Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Caesars Palace is transforming its ordinary food court into a celebrity chef-filled food hall. Later this year, it you'll find places like Esther Choi’s Mokbar, Buddy V’s Pizzeria by Buddy Valastro, and Tortazo by Rick Bayless.
Giant In-N-Out Burger Also Being Built in Vegas
On top of all of that, a new In-N-Out Burger is being built at The BLVD in Vegas. This location will make it the second In-N-Out on the Strip and is expected to be the largest one ever constructed.
The latest In-N-Out on the Las Vegas Strip may cover up to 10,520 square feet, with 8,020 square feet indoors and a 2,500 square-foot patio. In comparison, a typical In-N-Out with an interior dining room is approximately 3,900 square feet, according to the chain’s website.
The original site, which is now a museum and opened in Baldwin Park, California, is a meager 100 square feet.
Although buffets are becoming rare in Las Vegas casinos (according to Las Vegas Weekly, there are fewer than 15 in the entire valley) you still have plenty of dining options, as food halls offer a wide variety. If you're looking for a place to eat in Las Vegas, in between your spins on the slot machine, you can always cash in on all of the food choices Sin City has to offer.
