Dining at Golden Nugget — on-site restaurants and bars
Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino has a wide on-site dining lineup that ranges from steakhouses (Vic & Anthony's, Saltgrass Steak House) and seafood with aquarium views (Chart House) to casual diners, quick-service coffee and several bars and poolside outlets. Most restaurants welcome children; on-site bars and lounges are limited to guests 21+ under Nevada law.
In this guide
- Signature steakhouses: Vic & Anthony’s and Saltgrass
- Seafood and views: Chart House
- Asian, Mexican and Italian: Red Asian Cuisine, Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Grotto
- Casual, quick and grab-and-go: The Grille, CJ (Claim Jumper), Chick-fil-A & Starbucks
- Bars, lounges and poolside drinking: Rush Lounge, Ice Bar, Troy Liquor Bar and H2O
- Poolside dining and seasonal events
- Practical dining tips: reservations, dress code and parking
Signature steakhouses: Vic & Anthony’s and Saltgrass
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse is Golden Nugget's fine-dining steakhouse, serving USDA prime grain-fed beef, seafood and an extensive wine list. Hours are generally 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Sun–Thurs and 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Fri–Sat; the restaurant enforces a strict upscale dress code and admits at management's discretion.
Saltgrass Steak House offers a more relaxed steakhouse experience with Angus Beef steaks and seafood in a resort-casual setting. Saltgrass serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on an extended schedule, with hours varying by day.
- Vic & Anthony's — Fine dining; strict upscale dress code; dinner service evenings.
- Saltgrass Steak House — Resort casual; open for breakfast on weekends and serves dinner nightly.
- Both take reservations; check the concierge or reservation systems for current hours.
| Restaurant | Typical Hours | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse | 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (Sun–Thurs); 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat) | Fine dining / Steakhouse |
| Saltgrass Steak House | Mon–Thurs 4pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 9am–11pm; Sun 9am–10pm | Resort casual / Steakhouse |
Seafood and views: Chart House
Chart House in the Rush Tower centers around a large aquarium and serves seafood and steak in a dining room that overlooks the property's pool and aquarium features. It operates for lunch and dinner with hours that differ by weekday and weekend.
Chart House is noted for its scenic setting; if you want a table with a view, request one when you reserve or check in at the host stand.
- Location: Rush Tower (ask host for view seating)
- Hours: Mon–Thurs 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Fri–Sun 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Dress: Resort casual; reservations recommended for peak times
| Why choose Chart House | Notes |
|---|---|
| Large aquarium and Rush Tower views | Request view seating when booking |
| Seafood and steak menu | Serves lunch (weekends) and dinner |
| Fine-dining feel with relaxed attire | Reservations advised |
Asian, Mexican and Italian: Red Asian Cuisine, Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Grotto
Red Asian Cuisine offers sushi and a mix of Japanese and Chinese dishes; its hours are limited mid-week and stronger Thu–Sun service. Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar serves tacos, fajitas and tapas with later hours on weekends.
Grotto Italian Ristorante operates intermittently; it's listed among the property's Italian options and is suitable for date nights or family gatherings when open. Check the concierge or restaurant pages for current open days and hours.
- Red Asian Cuisine — Closed Mon–Wed; Thurs 4pm–9pm; Fri–Sun 4pm–10pm.
- Cadillac Mexican Kitchen — Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 10am–9pm.
- Grotto Italian Ristorante — intermittent hours; check ahead before visiting.
| Cuisine | Typical Hours | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Red Asian Cuisine (sushi, Japanese/Chinese) | Thu 4pm–9pm; Fri–Sun 4pm–10pm | Casual to special-occasion dinners |
| Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar | Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 10am–9pm | Late-night dining and groups |
| Grotto Italian Ristorante | Hours vary; not open every day | Italian dinners — check before you go |
Casual, quick and grab-and-go: The Grille, CJ (Claim Jumper), Chick-fil-A & Starbucks
The Grille covers all hours for many guests, with a rotating schedule that includes 24-hour service on some days. CJ (Claim Jumper) provides classic American comfort food for easy lunches or dinners.
For fast coffee and snacks, there are two Starbucks locations with staggered morning hours, and Chick-fil-A is available for breakfast and daytime quick meals on most weekdays and Saturdays.
- The Grille — Tue–Thu 7am–3am; Fri–Mon 24 hours (check current schedule).
- Chick-fil-A — Mon–Fri 6am–2am; Sat 6am–1:30am; Sun closed.
- Starbucks (North/Fremont) 6am–6pm; Starbucks (South/Carson) 5am–2pm — useful for early starts.
- Many full-service restaurants offer take-out; self-parking is not charged the day you dine.
| Spot | Typical Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Grille | Breakfast, late-night classics | Tue–Thu 7am–3am; Fri–Mon 24 hours (varies) |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick breakfast and lunch | Mon–Fri 6am–2am; Sat 6am–1:30am; Sun closed |
| Starbucks (two locations) | Coffee and pastries | North 6am–6pm; South 5am–2pm |
Bars, lounges and poolside drinking: Rush Lounge, Ice Bar, Troy Liquor Bar and H2O
Golden Nugget's bar scene includes lounge options in the casino and a number of bars that cater to different moods: Rush Lounge for live music and late-night energy, Ice Bar overlooking the pool for martinis, and Troy Liquor Bar for a Fremont Street view from the balcony.
Poolside H2O bar and the Hideout at H2O serve cocktails and bar food near The Tank. Note that Nevada law restricts casino floors and bars to guests 21 and older; children are welcome at most restaurants but not in bars or the casino.
- Rush Lounge — live music, signature cocktails; typical hours start around early evening.
- Ice Bar — poolside overlooking The Tank; signature crafted martinis; 21+.
- Troy Liquor Bar — second-floor Fremont Street balcony views.
- Hideout at H2O — 21+ pool area and poolside bar; room-key access for hotel guests.
| Bar/Lounge | Feature | Age Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Lounge | Live music and VIP service | 21+ |
| Ice Bar | Overlooks pool and shark tank; martinis | 21+ |
| Troy Liquor Bar | Fremont Street balcony views | 21+ |
Poolside dining and seasonal events
The Tank pool complex has poolside bars and lounges where you can order drinks and light fare; hotel guests access The Tank and Hideout with a valid room key. The Tank is family-friendly while the Hideout is restricted to guests 21+.
Night Swim is a seasonal 21+ poolside event held Fridays and Saturdays in summer with DJs and cocktails; it runs roughly from late May through early September and is separate from daytime pool operations. Check the hotel's events calendar for exact dates and times.
- Hotel guests — show valid room key for complimentary pool access.
- Cabanas are available for a surcharge and limited in number; reserve in advance if needed.
- The Tank hours and Hideout hours vary seasonally — check pool hours before you go.
| Pool Feature | Who Can Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Tank (shark aquarium, waterslide) | All ages (hotel guests and paid day passes) | Family-friendly; waterslide runs through aquarium |
| The Hideout at H2O (daybeds, cabanas) | 21+ only | Separate bar and cabanas; ID required |
| Night Swim (seasonal event) | 21+ | Fridays & Saturdays during summer — DJs and cocktails |
Practical dining tips: reservations, dress code and parking
Reservations are recommended for signature restaurants (Vic & Anthony's, Chart House) and for weekend evenings. Dress codes range from resort casual at many restaurants to a strict upscale code at Vic & Anthony's — check the restaurant policy before you go.
A useful parking perk: Golden Nugget's restaurants page notes that diners never pay for self-parking on the day they dine. For other practicalities, confirm hours and reservation policies with the concierge or the individual restaurant pages, since schedules can change.
- Ask about view seating when booking Chart House or other restaurants with scenic outlooks.
- If dining before an event, build in extra time for Fremont Street crowds.
- For special requests (dietary needs, celebrations), call the restaurant or the hotel's concierge.
| Topic | Advice |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Recommended for steakhouses and weekend nights |
| Dress code | Resort casual for most places; Vic & Anthony's enforces proper/upscale attire |
| Parking | Self-parking waived the day you dine in any Golden Nugget restaurant |
