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The Barrymore
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
99 Convention Center DrLas Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: The Strip
(702) 407-5303
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
135 reviews for The Barrymore
Review Highlights
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"...were great - definitely try the lobster mac and cheese." In 9 reviews -
"Dont let the Royal Resort exterior fool you." In 13 reviews -
"Great wine list and very helpful sommelier." In 7 reviews
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135 reviews in English
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Review from Ben G.
I have eaten here 5 times now and have yet to have ANYTHING that was sub par. They have, sadly, taken the burger off the menu...after raising the price to $16 removed it altogether. I have a feeling it's popularity was just taking away from the rest of their incredible menu.
The pork belly is also no longer on the dinner menu, but there are some new items that have surfaced, including one of the best duck entrees I have ever had. Again, everything on the menu is at a price point that is right in line with the quality. But, not to worry for all of the die hard fans of the burger. I was there recently and asked about the burger, and our server said. "I think the chef wouldn't mind cooking one up for a special request."
My suggestions: Softshell crab and grilled octopus appetizers, The duck, Whatever is the daily special, and a side of the bacon and lobster mac and cheese.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/12/2012
This is one of my new favorite spots.
It's somewhat hidden over in The Royal Resort on Convention… Read more »
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Review from Kristin P.
Chicago, IL
5/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
The fact that the Barrymore is in the Royal Palace gives it an instantly seedy feel. It doesn't help that you have to walk through the hotel lobby to use the restrooms either. I guess the location is (kinda) beside the point.
Went for dinner last night and we shared an iceberg wedge salad (they split it for us, which was nice), lobster mac and cheese, and the famous burger. The salad was skippable. The lobster mac and cheese was good but I think I was expecting something more monumental given all the other solid yelp reviews. The burger was definitely the standout of the meal so thanks to yelpers for letting us know that we could secretly order it even though it was not on the menu. We had a few beers to go along with the meal & the total bill just under $100, not bad at all. They served us mini macaroons with our bill which was a nice touch too :) All in all, a pretty good place but probably not one that I will make a concerted effort to seek out again when I am in town. -
Review from Norm K.
The highlight for me was the bread basket. Good cheese lavash, a multi-grain bread with cherry and bacon bits, and sliced baguette. The cherry bacon bread was outstanding!
I ordered the Vadouvan Squash--squash, root vegetables in a rich curry with couscous. It was good, but I would have liked a bit more curry flavor to the dish.
After dinner, the server brought us a complimentary plate of miniature macarons. It was a tasty ending to the meal.
Service was good. My iced tea was replaced with a fresh one when I got low on the first one. Water glasses were refilled. Our server was super about 5 people paying with cash and credit cards.
The room was very loud when we first arrived at 7:30, but quieted down as some of the diners left. I like the film reels on the ceiling in going with their Barrymore theme. I think the place is a bit overrated. I don't think I'd make a return visit. The prices don't justify what you get. -
Review from Gustavo L.
Los Angeles, CA
5/14/2012
It is just ok.
I'm not a local so I was hoping to find a place off the strip on my visit to Vegas. The reviews appear to be promising but unfortunately the service and quality of the food was not the best.
The restaurant is within a small hotel that does need some renovation. Lobby is quiet and after leaving the cosmopolitan my first impression was that it was dead. Any other place in the USA I probably wouldn't have noticed.
The actual decor is nice and in good taste. The place is tiny so I do recommend making reservations. The hostess did offer outside or inside seating. I recommend inside since the outside is a simply patio and the decor of the inside is nicer.
Wait staff. Although they were nice an accommodating, it did take awhile (15 min) to get our drinks and some bread. Speaking of bread, I would have appreciated a heads up that the bread has bacon in it. I do my best not to each pork/beef etc so that wasn't cool.
The waiter really pushed hard for the special after I came thinking the scallops might be a good choice. Not sure if that was because of the quality or what but he made it clear not to order the scallops.
The food was just 'ok".
The Octopus, slight over cooked. They also gave me a huge piece that needed to be cut, not knife so left that on the plate.
Foie Gras - not cooked enough, cold. Made the fat taste like fat. Foie Gras can be delicious and this time it tasted like fat.
The special and halibut were tasty but not worth ever coming back.
The only good thing was the Barrymore drink. That was good.
Overall not really impressed. To bad, i would have like to have had a great meal. -
Review from John M.
Thousand Oaks, CA
5/26/2012
Lobster mac & cheese was very good. Entrees were enjoyable but not worth the price. Ambiance was nice Vegas feel.
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Review from Denrick B.
Chicago, IL
5/14/2012
I don't get all the hype and rave reviews from yelpers. Yes, the ambience is nice and the restaurant sports on some creative decor (there are movie reels in the ceilings!), but the food is just blah and the service is horrible.
As a disclaimer, I came here during brunch so you may get better mileage during dinner. We had three types of appetizers that were just flat-out unmemorable: The grilled artichokes, the soft-shell crab and the deviled eggs. The grilled artichokes weren't so bad, but the soft-shell crabs and deviled eggs lacked that "umph". The soft-shell crab needed more acidity to cut it's richness (no - the mandarin oranges simply did not cut it) and the caviar in the deviled egg were muddled.
For my main, I had the lobster benedict, which was god awful. The dish, a layer of soggy toast, asparagus, and lobster served with potato hash, was drizzled in a hollandais sauce that was too tangy for my taste.
The desserts could have also been better. I had the coconut panacota, and I've had many variants of this dish. I've always been fond of desserts with coconut cream as a base, and choosing these type of desserts have never failed me until now! The panacota was paired with fried granola-like coconut flakes that were just to sweet and overpowered the subtle coconut taste. To the chef at Barrymore, try adding hints of lemograss (ala Spring Chicago) and serving it with blood orange (ala NaHa) to bring out the subtle coconut-cream flavor.
One star for the food and inattentive server, plus another star for the clever interior design. -
Review from brad c.
Austin, TX
5/22/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Killer food. Lobster mac, and cheese!!!
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Review from Jade W.
After having a perfect dinner here the BF and I couldn't wait to go back.
We decided to come back for lunch to have their lunch offerings. I was real curious of their lobster roll but unfortunately it got taken off the menu a few weeks prior. We also wanted to know, is this the best burger in Vegas?
Grilled fish tacos - these were pretty decent. The fish were fresh and came 2 to a order. I like the grilled pepper and onion on the side - just like San Diego tacos. It came with their fries which were wonderfully sprinkled with fried herbs that added something special to their very crisp thin fry.
Steakhouse burger- we asked for medium rare and it came out well done, no pink at all. We haven't eaten a red meat in 5 months so it made me sad that rare meat meal was not. It was juicy enough for a well done burger so I can still tell it was quality meat. The bun was nice and the sweet carmelized onion-y BBQ sauce was fantastic. I dipped the fries in only that So far, to answer my own question - Bradley Ogden still wins.
The manager here was really great about it though and was apologetic and asked if he can get us a dessert. We got a coconut panna cotta w/ mango and a pink pepper merengue crisp. Desserts here are a strong point as all the desserts we've had here impressed the BF who normally doesn't give a crap about after dinner desserts.
Service was alright during the meal. It trailed off in the end when we were given our check but was held hostage by our server. Nothing gets me more antsy than that. I can wait for good food. I can excuse a bit if it is really busy. When you know a person it trying to leave I would get back to them in 1-2 mins of dropping it off instead of going off. Not also the time you want to make a guest anxious as it is the closest time to tip time.
Between the burger and the hostage situation, I think dropping a star is fair. I would go during dinner though. From my last reviews, there's this bartender with glasses and this one male server who is a absolute veteran that will make it shine. My last service and food experiences at night have been stellar enough that I'll be coming back of course.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/19/2012
I AM HAVING A FOODIE MOMENT.
I rarely here the BF say that.
We wanted another nice dinner for our… Read more »
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Review from Justin M.
Lincoln, CA
5/22/2012
Best restaurant I've been to in awhile. You'll not be dissapointed. Try the Foie Gras.
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Review from Brian N.
Bothell, WA
5/24/2012
Beef cheek pasta was a really delicious light ragu with wonderful tubular pasta. The house salad with a creamy champagne vinaigrette was a perfect little dinner salad. And they have Nolet gin there which is the best gin ever!
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Review from Emily R.
With Groupon in hand my fella and myself came here for lunch yesterday. We arrived around 12:30 and the place was pretty empty. The parking is very convenient for the Royal Resort. The restaurant is located just off the lobby area and it too was pretty desolate on a Saturday around noon. I understand since this is mainly known as a dinner location, so I gave them a pass there.
The hostess greeted us warmly and seated us in the side dining area. There are three areas for dining, the main room, the outside area and the side area. The decor is delightful. I love the retro Hollywood feel.
Our server was fantastic. He was very welcoming and friendly. He made recommendations and was very warm and conversational, telling us all about the restaurant and insisting on taking us on a tour of the other dining rooms after our meal. My fella and I started with the lobster mac n cheese and also got the steak frites and the steakhouse burger. The flavors were fantastic. Both of our entrees had slightly too many carmelized onions on them for my taste, but the meals were great. Our favorite dish was definitely the lobster mac n cheese. The flavors were phenomenal. We were literally licking the bottom of our bowl. The burger and steak sandwich were great as well. The bun wasn't my favorite so I ate the burger and toppings on their own.
After our meal, we were taken on the promised tour of the restaurant and I was utterly impressed with the fantastic service at the Barrymore. I can't wait to return to try all that their dinner menu promises. Love this place. -
Review from Sandy K.
I came in without reservations for dinner. I wanted to try their famous burger but it wasn't offered on the dinner menu. I was seated in the smaller dinning area located just off the bar area.
Started off with a bread basket - the bacon cranberry roll is definitely the standout of the various carbs. For my main entree I went with the Halibut which was served atop of crawfish etouffee. I also ordered a side of mushrooms. The halibut was decent - I've had fresher but the etouffee was the highlight of my entree. I wish the portion of the etouffee was larger! The mushrooms were average tasting.
Service was friendly and efficient.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/11/2011
I made reservations for a Tuesday evening. So this is what the Old Vegas was like? The old is in at… Read more »
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Review from Steve B.
Henderson, NV
4/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wow! Every aspect of this dinner was simply incredible. My girlfriend and I each were very happy with the entire dining experience and are already planning on returning with friends!
We each started off with a cocktail. I had The Barrymore which featured Gentleman Jack and we both agreed that it was very tasty with mellow notes of whisky followed with a nice citrusy finish, a very manly drink. Amber had the Spring Buzz which featured Hangar one wild blueberry, the taste that I had was very enjoyable no real notes of alcohol just a very fresh taste. I could see myself consuming entirely too many of these around a pool.
We started with the Grilled Octopus which was amazing, I really don't know how to describe this dish it's that amazing! It is a MUST HAVE for any dinner here.
We then ordered the Pan Seared Foie Gras as our "second course" NomNomNom! We don't always eat delicious delicious goose/duck liver, but I will say this was the best I've ever had. The lovely piece of foie gras looked like it was placed on a super soft piece of bread that was very sweet and would have been great on its own.
We then shared the Spring Lamb Duo which was quite a large plate of tasty lamb parts. The loin was my favorite part of this dish as it was perfectly cooked and went perfectly with the sauce that was on the plate.
The only thing I was unhappy with during dinner was that we didn't have any room for dessert!
Our waitress Emily was amazing!! Thank you so much!! Everyone at The Barrymore was very helpful and friendly.
We can't wait to go back! -
Review from Allison L.
Las Vegas, NV
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ok, so Yelp might have oversold me a bit on the burger :) It was a very good burger - lots of flavors going on with the steakhouse toppings. But when I order it medium, and my friend orders medium rare, you'd expect to see at least a _little_ pink on one of the plates... still, maybe a 3.5 star burger.
The lobster deviled eggs were the highlight, a solid 4 stars (I'd have loved to have seen some chunks of lobster in them!) but the flavors were great.
The lower points included us having a reservation at 10:30am (yes, early lunch, but I had to get my friend to the airport right after and this place just got such amazing reviews, I thought it'd be a nice place for her last meal here). Now, I got the reservation on Opentable, but their own website says they open at 8am, yelp says they open at 8am, and opentable gave me a 10:30 reservation. We show up right on time, but they don't actually open til 11. They were apologetic, and were trying to get things going for us faster, but still, for a nice place in Vegas, I'm used to getting at least a little something for being inconvenienced like that --- an offer for a drink or an app for the table would have won them an extra star, but alas.
And by the end of the meal, our drinks had been long empty as we were given the check.... and still no refills... There are only 9 tables in the place, a little more attentive service would have been nice, and might have bumped it up to 4 stars, too.
I will probably go back - I didn't get to try the mac and cheese (!), but it won't be top of my list for impressing an out of town guest. Decor is excellent though - nice ambiance if you can get a table. -
Review from Rod U.
3/27/2012
Retro chic from the bygone era of American classic films collides with reinvented American cuisine to create an interesting; ummm unique; ok, different, dining adventure.
The food sounds familiar but the updated approach to their preparation is not. Sometimes, grandmas recipes can be improved upon but sometimes its best to leave a classic alone.
The seared foie with a vanilla French toast and cherry chutney is perfectly balanced and delicious. Use the toast to mop up the foie fat and wow, the flavors are sublime. Successful reinvention! Then there is the steak tartare with a lemon crème fraiche and an olive tepenade that mask the raw beef flavor and instead heighten the metallic flavor. Eek.
For mains, top props to the fried free range chicken drizzled with a honey-sherry glaze. Juicy, crispy, and a finger licking good sweet / acidic glaze. The crispy Korean style pork belly is OK. The accompanying kimchee fried rice is not. Flat flavor and oily.
Finally, the steaks, the servers claim their prime but they are definitely not top prime or well aged. A little tough. A little lacking in beefy goodness.
Service is very good.
Nice selection of wines. The 50 under $50 list is well chosen and offers some good value. The Captains List has some great finds if you are willing to look but the lack of organization and obscene overpricing of top wines make it hard for any connoisseur to take seriously ('00 Mouton $2900 [$1200 over retail], '00 Lafite $5800 [$3300 over retail]).
The Barrymore fills the void, providing a Strip like, exclusive dining experience without the Strip prices or hassle. Is it worth it? That's for you to decide.Listed in: Best of the Strip - LV
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Review from Lauren K.
4/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Certainly no place for a vegetarian. The one option on the menu, some sort of take on curry stew, is ok. If you ask for the pasta selection listed on the menu, it will contain meat, and they will tell you every detail of it even though you already stated you are vegetarian.
Atmosphere is cute. I did not feel like I was in Las Vegas when eating at this quiet, dimly lit establishment.
I felt the meal was over priced, then again, what isn't in Las Vegas? -
Review from Tasha J.
4/13/2012
Thank you yelp!
I made a dinner reservation using open table and had no problem being seated and getting the booth we requested. We were there on a Friday at 7pm and the restaurant seemed a little on the empty side. Then dining room was very nice and the service was incredible! There must have been 2 staff members to every person working that night.
We didnt order a entree because we were strickly here for the Frenach onion soup and the Lobster mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was very creamy and wonderful! The french onion was probably the best we have ever had and we eat a lot of it. The broth was really dark and flavorful and the bowl was a decent amount. The bacon bread was pretty darm good too. We were not sure if it would be enough food, but being it was so rich we were both stuffed! The waiter was wonderful and even asked if we wanted more bread.
The only down fall which was my fault for not reading was their Bellini was not blended and i have never heard/tried a non frozen version. it was good, but it was really a tiny amount and not worth the $11. I ended up getting 2 Huge frozen Bellini drinks from fat tuesday on my trip anyways HAHA. This place was excellent and we will be back! -
Review from Phoenix P.
Henderson, NV
4/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
I like this place because it wasn't crowded and feels like a local spot.
Gorgeous restaurant. Food was good. Had the french onion gratin and a tuna melt.
It was my first time at this hotel and I was impressed. Would bring friends here for a drinks at the bar. -
Review from Ashley L.
3/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I think I found my new favorite restaurant! Or at least in Vegas...
Upon entering The Barrymore you can immediately tell you are going to be dining somewhere special. The "old Hollywood" theme was trendy, yet very inviting and comfortable. Definitely not what I would expect for an "off-the-strip" restaurant.
We arrived about 30 mins before our reservation and were directed to enjoy some cocktails at the bar until our table was ready. We decided to go outside to the patio, which was decorated with plush couches and lined with a fire pit. The host (possibly manger) was very attentive to our needs and we were relaxing with drinks in no time. Within a few minutes we were invited to be seated at our booth.
They say you can tell a great restaurant from the bread, and the cherry bacon rolls were all the indication we needed. To start, our table of four decided to split the lobster mac & cheese, roasted artichoke and calamari. To our delight, the appetizers were much larger than anticipated. If you pick just one app to start, you have to go for the lobster mac. It was the best part of the meal! The noodles were perfect for holding the creamy marscarpone cheese sauce, which tasted like it had hints of truffle oil mixed in with the lobster chunks. Pure heaven. For an entree I got the sea bass with brussel sprouts, which had a perfect sear. My table also enjoyed the ahi tuna (with delicious polenta) and filet.
We were completely stuffed after the meal but managed to make room for dessert since it was a double birthday dinner. We ordered the chocolate cake and ricotta cheesecake and the waitress served them with candles. Both were absolutely delicious and delicately portioned to not put us over the edge.
I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service was spot on, prices were reasonable and food was delicious. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town! -
Review from hospitality g.
Las Vegas, NV
3/27/2012
Don't believe the hype.
It's odd in Vegas when a restaurant reaches that underground prominence of hip factor. Foodies love it because it's actually good without trying too hard, it's not expensive, and no one really knows about it. Similar to when the food trucks started out. I felt like one of the few and knew I had to try it. Groupon sealed the deal.
This restaurant had none of the pitfalls of other new restaurants: No mass hoards of people, no terrible service, no huge waits, not even cold butter and hard bread or the usual "we'll be back once they settle in".
In other words: The restaurant was as it should be.
Why 3 stars? The whole app list was shellfish & fish intensive- 8/10 apps. I like apps to see what the restaurant can do creatively on the cheap. No such luck.
The entrees all sounded the same, so much so, the only item worth choosing was the SteakBurger. A burger at dinner, the Horror, I know. The frisee on the burger gave it a bitter taste, the onion marmalade gave it a sweet taste and the gruyere gave it a musty taste. It was just not doing it for me. When people say English Muffin bread you think the b-fast toast, but it's closer to a warm Foccaia type softness and airiness. Overall, this burger was a conundrum.
The dessert list (all $8.50) actually had apple pie with sorbet on top! That didn't even read right. We got ricotta cheesecake, which, read better than it looked. A half-circle of cheesecake with a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs on top served on the cheapest of plates.
Quaint dining room, stellar service, but throw darts at the menu when choosing because I'm sure it's all good. -
Review from Kathryn J.
Las Vegas, NV
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
The Barrymore is a small roomed restaurant that is for those looking for a cozy/romantic atmosphere. The plush pale blue booths make it even more so. The food is delicious, at it should be for the price. My boyfriend and I both had steaks and enjoyed their extensive wine selection. Its just a block off the strip in a very unassuming hotel, but the restaurant is worth going to.
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Review from Chris M.
Irvine, CA
3/18/2012
Right off the strip, this place was worth the venture. I believe they have a huge selection of wine bottles for under $50, and they were very helpful in deciding which bottle we wanted with our dinner. We ordered the lobster mac n cheese, the burger, and the hanger steak, all DELICIOUS!
My girlfriend and I cannot wait to go back, great ambiance, great service, great food, and it's a great place to eat while getting away from the strip for a night. Isreal our waiter couldn't have made our experience any better, he even called us a taxi after our dinner (which I suggest you drive there if possible).
Five stars no questions asked... -
Review from Kim-van T.
San Pablo, CA
I saw that The Barrymore had been written up as one of the best new restaurants in Vegas so I jumped at the chance to eat there during my last trip.
The Barrymore is located in the Royal Resort at the north end of the strip but technically off the strip. The hotel lobby was pretty nicely decorated and furnished with a pool table, foozball, and there was even a pianist playing on the piano! Swanky!
I seriously love the decor of the main dining area with the old school movie reels on the ceiling.
Our waiter was super sweet and very helpful with menu selections.
I had the signature Barrymore cocktail which was heavy on the whiskey with a slight hint of orange. It probably would have been more delicious if I hadn't been sucking down on a football full of daiquiri all day... sigh.
The table shared the calamari and lobster mac n cheese. The calamari were lightly breaded and super tender - loved the romesco sauce with it! The lobster mac n cheese was rich and decadent, definitely cannot eat too much of it in one sitting. For entrees I had the pan fried sea bass with a bean ragout and crispy baby brussel sprouts. Everything was super flavorful and I must admit my favorite thing on the dish were those crispy little brussel sprout bites!
At the end of the day I'm only giving The Barrymore four stars because although the food was delicious and flavorful, it wasn't mind blowing or extraordinary. Solid though. -
Review from Kevin B.
Cincinnati, OH
4/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
We had dinner on a Sunday evening at The Barrymore. The dining room was almost empty but the bar area was full. It was just a little bit weird eating in an empty room with almost personal service.
We started with cocktails, a boubon old fasioned and a belini. I am always looking for a good bourbon cocktail and although it does not rank in my top 5 I would highly recommend it.
The food was delicious. We shared an appetizer of fried artichoke which was stellar. We each has salads (chopped and a bibb lettuce and hearts of palm) and both were very fresh and dressed well. The salads are quite large and in hindsight we probably should have split one.
For entrees we had the scallops and the sea bass. Both were quite good - we thought the scallop dish was the better of the 2. The sea bass was quite a lot of food and very hearty.
The service from hostess to server to management was really quite good. I really had a sense that they all really care about this restaurant and will do their best to make their diners happy.
All in all really good food in a decent atmosphere (assuming that the dining room is more full). I'd probaby give 3.5 stars but since that is not allowed I give 4 based on the low prices (probably the least expensive meal we had in Vegas) and the really good service. -
Review from Anthony Q.
Henderson, NV
The Barrymore is a gem of a restaurant. It was certainly one of my favorite dining experiences. They didn't miss a beat from the beautiful old Hollywood glamor interior to the presentation, taste and pacing of the entrees. Their mixologist crafted fine drinks that made the evening feel more like a special event.
The highlights of the night were the "The Barrymore" drink, lobster mac and cheese, lobster deviled eggs, the complimentary bread (omg) and creme brulee.
Tips: The Barrymore is a cozy 1400 square foot restaurant so make sure you have reservations well in advance. Arrive at least 30 min early to your reserved time so you can enjoy a pre dinner drink at their well appointed bar. -
Review from Keith S.
2/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
The Barrymore is owned by Block 16 Hospitality which also operates LBS Burger, Holsteins, and Public House. In short, these guys are killing it! I can highly recommend every one of these restaurants.
The Barrymore is in a strange north strip hotel location that is not all that appealing from the outside. Once you get inside the restaurant that all changes. The decor is unique and it has a very nice feel. On the night I was there it was getting a little loud in the main dining room although it was mostly from one large party.
My wife and I both tried one of their speciality cocktails. She had the Harvest which is an an apple cinnamon drink that tasted just like an apple pie. I had the Basil which is a burbon drink with basil and lemon. It was one of the most unique cocktails I have ever had and also one of the most delicious. They also have a 50 under 50 wine list which is great for those of us like me that are pretty ignorant about wine and don't often buy expensive bottles.
I had Lobster Deviled Eggs, a tomato and mozzarella salad (a special that night), and the Short Rib Entree.
The Lobster Deviled Eggs were delicious and topped with a bit of caviar which added a great salty taste. My problem with them was that there was little to no lobster taste. For a $9 egg, I was expecting some lobster chunks.
The salad was amazing. They didn't re-invent anything here, but the dressing was perfect, the tomatos fresh, and the cheese was some of the softest and most delicious mozzarella I have ever eaten. A real winner here, I would order it again if it was on the regular menu.
The Short Rib was a generous portion with carrot mousseline (puree), red pearl onion, bacon marmalade, and natural jus. The meat was for tender and delicious. The pearl onions were pickled which made for an excellent suprise. I don't think I even need to get into the bacon marmalade, it was just as good as you might expect.
Great food, great service, unique cocktails, I'll be back here! -
Review from Steph P.
4/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Way overpriced @ $14/cocktail. All of the drinks we ordered with one exception were just whatever despite fantastical sounding descriptions. The one exception was the Bloody Mary made with mushroom truffle infused vodka, which is no longer going to be on their menu. Meh!
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Review from Mike C.
Been here twice. First time was with my master for her bday. Everything from the food to the service I recalled was nothing short of excellent.
We started off with the French Onion Gratin and Chicken Matzo Balls Soup. Both were amazing, but if i had to pick I would order the French Onion soup only because I prefer delicate veggies in my soup. Add some soggy bread and a thick layer of Gruyere cheese to that sweet beefy broth, and it will warm up any belly.
I had the Pan Seared Foie Gras to myself, and as always an order is never enough. I appreciate that they didn't unify the whole dish together because to me it's more enjoyable to build each bite than to dismantle to my preference.
For our main course we had the rich, savory Beef Ribs over a carrot mousselin. It was so tender that we barely applied any pressure with a spoon to trim it. To top off our entree off we order a Cream of Spinach and Mash Potatoes which is more like a Puree. I think we could have done without the Spinach for as the whole meal was just too heavy.
We we're too full to order dessert, but they sent out a sorbet for us anyways. Sweet!
Second time I came for their Steak Burger after all the reviews i read. Seriously, wow. It was all that and a bag of chip! My burger was cooked perfectly (med-rare), piled with bacon marmalade, topped with chopped crispy lettuce, and i think sliced tomatoes were up in the mix too.
I find the the additions of onions gave the burger an uncommon sweeter side yet still kept that smokey flavor. Pick it up a few notches by adding their signature Barrymore Sauce (mixture of ketchup and A1 with a little more tang) and you'll be savoring each bite. Don't be shy to dip your fries in the Barrymore Sauce too. It's an all-purpose condiment!
Comes with a basket of herbs fries, a slice of dill pickle. Worth the every penny at $13.5.
I've been quite eager to share my new discovery with my friends. Highly recommend this place to anyone. -
Review from Jadira R.
2/14/2012 7 photos
This place has such a gorgeous interior and it's definite plus that it's located inside the Royal House!
I ordered the Steakhouse Burger ($13.50) - grass-fed beef patty, bacon marmalade, gruyere cheese, frisee,oven-roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli. I think my favorite thing about the burger was that they used English muffin bread rather than your average burger buns. It really gave it a different texture and added to the mouthwatering flavor. The dish also came with a cute basket of very crisp and perfectly seasoned fries. Along with the burger, we shared some calamari that came with romesco sauce. The romesco sauce was definitely a nice complement to the very crisp and flaky calamari. For dessert, I ordered the pear creme brulee. It was a lot larger than other creme brulee dishes I've had elsewhere, but I'm not complaining ;) It was divine.
I can't wait to come back here, especially to try some cocktails!
Tips:
*Make your reservation through Open Table
*Try the Chocolate Coconut hot tea! -
Review from Andrew M.
Las Vegas, NV
2/24/2012 3 Check-ins Here
The Barrymore...intimate, classic and swanky. If you want an evening of modernized Rat Pack-inflected glamour in Las Vegas, this place will deliver. You can't help but "ooo" and "ahh" over the decor that includes chi-chi wallpaper, deep dining booths with golden eagles on each end and a ceiling lined with golden, classic antique movie reels.
As the other reviews state, the lobster deviled eggs and the lobster mac & cheese with truffle oil are a must. I even tried what was thought to be a simple shrimp cocktail but in reality was a colossal appetizer fit for a meal.
The service is supreme and the adult libations will surely take you back to the classier times of Las Vegas. -
Review from Anastasia H.
4/25/2012
We really wanted to love this place, but so much went wrong. First the server told me that I could have my first choice. At least ten minutes later, that offer was rescinded, so I picked the salmon with salad. My companion ordered the burger. The appetizer that I ordered never came. The salmon was raw on the inside and the salad arrived drenched in a dressing which I could not eat even though I had explained my allergies several times. The burger was acceptable.
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Review from Manolya E.
Thousand Oaks, CA
4/24/2012
Way too expensive for the quality of food you get. Nice decor and friendly staff though. 5 star restaurant price for 3 star quality food is not for me unfortunately.
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Review from Brenda L.
My husband took me here to celebrate my birthday. I've been wanting to check this place out and what a perfect excuse to throw down some Benjamins. We walked in and I instantly like the place just by the decor. It's like Mad Men meets stylish interior decorator....way cute place! The restaurant isn't too big itself probably 8 booths, 2 large tables and a smaller table.
We started off with the Lobster Deviled Eggs and Softshell Crab appetizer. The deviled eggs were good, but probably a lil too oily for my tastes. Softshell Crab appetizer was good, not my favorite but still good seeing as how softshell crab isn't my favorite. For dinner I ordered the surf and turf filet with 1/2 a lobster and my husband ordered the Cowboy ribeye. My filet was pretty tasty, BUT not as tasty as the Cowboy Ribeye that the husband got! Both pieces of meat were tender and flavorful. My lobster was a lil bit over cooked as it was a bit rubbery, but for 18.99 for half a lobster I think that's a bargain. Only thing is that you do have to crack the claw yourself and that got a bit messy. They should probably hand out wet naps just in case for the people like me that don't like to waste food. For dessert we ordered the coconut panna cotta (husband ordered it)....definitely not the best dessert, but I did like the mango and lil almond crispies or whatever it was on top.
Overall, service was very attentive and food was good. For all that food plus a soft drink and a beer, it was about 200 bucks so be prepared to spend some money for the good stuff! I know we will be putting the Barrymore into the rotation. =) -
Review from Clay H.
Las Vegas, NV
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tried the monte cristo. Over priced and underwhelming. Service was slow considering I was the only person there. Sorry. I hate to write bad reviews.
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Review from Gregory M.
Redwood City, CA
4/23/2012
Attentive service, old-school ambience, food was well prepared and presented, but over-priced.
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Review from Chris K.
Henderson, NV
4/30/2012
The three things that matter the most to me: service, food quality, and value. A strong fourth would be abidance/atmosphere. Don't judge a book by its cover-- as you pull up, the Royal Resort doesn't look like much, but once you get inside, you'll be amazed!
The atmosphere is a flawless fusion of old mafia "dames and dice," mixed with with some original modern paintings by an artist named TJ Morgan (I took note because the art in there is SO cool).
Our waiters, Israel and *bearded logger man*, were exceptional. I think one was in training, but that didn't hinder our fantastic experience. The service from the minute we were greeted by the hostess, to the clearing of our plates, was superb.
My only complaint with the food would be with the artichoke-- it was a little overcooked in my opinion. Other than that, the octopus is a MUST, as well as the ribeye paired with diver scallops. My boyfriend had the lamb duo, and we shared the lobster mac & cheese... both were phenomenal!
We were too full for dessert, but maybe next time... -
Review from Erin S.
Las Vegas, NV
4/14/2012
Celebrated my 30th birthday with the family at The Barrymore and it was wonderful. Started off our meal with a few apps consisting of frog legs (delicious, and yes they taste like chicken), and lobster Mac & cheese. Everyone's meal was so flavorful with simple ingredients. Our waitress was also very personable and accommodating. Cocktails were creative & refreshing. Even though I didn't get a birthday candle in my dessert I would definitely go back lol ;-) !!
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Review from Arlin B.
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a great new "gem" to find in Vegas for non-locals! The Barrymore is "old classic dinning" meets modern "Americano" style. This place reminds me of an extremely nice cigar lounge minus the smoke and odors that has been renovated by a modern designer =)
The lounge area is very nice area to start off your adventure with a glass of wine or cocktail. They have very comfy seats away from the bar that can be very cozy for two or opened up for small groups. They have a great sleection of wines and house specialty drinks.
The dinning areas are also very nice! Try to get a booth if you can, it's the best seat in the house. The food is as equally impressive as the decor. They have an award winning chef at the helm and he is excellent! We choose to eat in the lounge since it was lunch and had a burger with fries. The burger is grass fed beef cooked to perfection and the fries were more like frites with herbs and salt. It was delish! We also had a chicken Cesar salad that was also very good.
This is a great place for either drinks in the lounge or for dinning. They are open for for breakfast, lunch and dinner so give them a try if you're in the area. -
Review from Sabrina C.
Las Vegas, NV
2/9/2012 2 Check-ins Here
The cocktail list is delightful and full of fun concoctions and quality ingredients. Changes seasonally.
Highly recommend The Virginia Hill: Pisco, Lillet Blanc, peach syrup, fresh lemon juice, egg whites, and sage. Delicately smooth texture, herbal notes with a balanced flavor profile of fruit and citrus. And at $12 very reasonable for the amount of work the bartender had to put in to make it.
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Review from Quinlan F.
Los Angeles, CA
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
"Here's Looking at You Kid"
The Barrymore is a wonderful restaurant and bar located inside the Royal Resort Hotel walking distance from the Vegas strip. Sitting in this restaurant makes you feel like you experiencing what Vegas must have been like during the rat pack era.
I was very impressed with the food, drinks, and ambience of the Barrymore. i loved the decor, the service, and the cozy feeling of this place. Although the Barrymore is located inside the Royal Resort Hotel, it is as good as any of the best restaurants located in the more contemporary hotels.
We visited on a cold winter afternoon for happy hour. Lobster Deviled Eggs and a Barrymore Burger hit the spot. They offer a full bar with signmature cockatails. I had the Barrymore cockktail which offers an interesting distinctive taste all while giving you an alchohol fix, the wife had their margarita which was delish. The Barrymore offered other cocktails that I would love to try for my next visit.
The Barrymore definitely gets my stamp of approval: Q!Listed in: It's Vegas Baby!, MY STAMP OF APPROVAL
