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Anyone have some good vegan recommendations for Vegas?  I go a few times per year for work and always end up at some steak house for a business dinner and asking for pasta and broccoli.  If anyone knows of some good all-vegan or vegan friendly spots (preferably around Luxor/Mandalay or near Cosmo, please share!  Obviously I can use the app, but just wanted to see if anyone has some preferred spots.

Erika · Answer

Vegas has so many good spots! Inside of the Mandalay Bay is Slice of Vegas, it's an Italian restaurant that has a vegan menu with pizzas, pastas, and some other dishes like burgers/sandwiches, cauliflower wings, etc. I recommend their garlic knots and pizza.

Most of the restaurants inside of the Wynn hotels have good vegan options (the owner used to be plant based, not sure if this is still true, so he required all restaurants in his hotels to have veg-friendly options).

If you make it away from the strip I recommend Vegenation (close to Fremont St), Simply Pure (healthier/some raw options, also close to Fremont St), Ronald's Donuts and Vegeway (fast food - all vegan!) :)

Crito · Answer

Awesome!  Thanks for the feedback.  Especially helpful as I'll be spending most of my trip in Mandalay for a trade show.  I've passed by Slice of Vegas every year I've been there and never realized they had a vegan menu.  I'll definitely check that out.

Have you been to The Modern Vegan?  Seems like mostly good reviews but a few bad ones.  I was considering checking them out on my way from/to the airport.

Erika · Answer

I haven't had a chance to stop by The Modern Vegan yet due to traveling, etc. but it's on my list!😄There are so many good spots in Vegas now it's hard to keep up. Another one I forgot to mention (off the strip) is Veganos Kitchen. Really good if you like Mexican food. I'm sure there are more veg-option places I'm forgetting in/near Mandalay and the other hotels but I don't spend a lot of time on the strip.

herwin · Answer

Next time in Vegas you have to visit the Wynn and be so kind to share your vegan experience, or i am afraid it will be difficult to be your friend.
and yes, mr. Wynn still is vegan. And i didnt get that info from Google but first hand.

Crito · Answer

I met Steve Wynn at a company event. That man (though horribly flawed) is fascinating. He’s got stories about Sinatra and the rat pack that were hilarious. I actually didn’t know he was vegan until reading your post. 

A few years ago I ate at the W steak house at the Wynn and there was an entire vegan menu which was amazing. Most of the nicer restaurants there cater well to vegans even if not on the menu.

Crito · Answer

I met Steve Wynn at a company event. That man (though horribly flawed) is fascinating. He’s got stories about Sinatra and the rat pack that were hilarious. I actually didn’t know he was vegan until reading your post. 

A few years ago I ate at the W steak house at the Wynn and there was an entire vegan menu which was amazing. Most of the nicer restaurants there cater well to vegans even if not on the menu.

ShaliniChakrabarty · Answer

Its a bit pricier, but one of the best dishes I've ever eaten was in Lakeside at the Wynn. The Smoked Cream of Mushroom soup! The photo is on my profile!

Crito · Answer

Ok just left Vegas. Thanks for all the suggestions. Unfortunately client lunch and dinner meetings controlled most of my eating venues. 

Btw one frustrating thing searching reviews for vegan dish info is that it pulls anthing with “Las Vegans”. Oy. 

Here’s what I needed up with:

House of Blues - Impossible burger and had to remove cheese and sauce, add avocado and bbq. Boring but whatever. 

Sage at Aria - Amazing vegan tasting menu. Really great flavors through 5 dishes including a dessert. Only downside is nice restaurants make these beautiful vegan dishes but never balance the plate with protein or starch. No beans, pasta, etc. So it’s beautifully cooked and flavored veggies and sauces but it’s not even a little filling. Delicious though. 

The Modern Vegan - Stopped here on my way to the airport. Menu was huuuuge. I went with chicken and waffles (served over mashed potatoes) and it was exceptionally great vegan junk food. Loved it after a long night out.

herwin · Answer

wow, Crito, amazing! i never did meet Steve Wynn but i did do a research about him on the internet one time, and yeah i got the idea heis one of those amazing and smart people we could learn from or be inspired. I dont fully understand what u r reffering to with "flawed" though.
Thanks anyway for sharing!

Crito · Answer

That was just inserting my political opinion of him. Nice enough guy to meet though and some great stories.

Crito · Answer

Well.....[censored]: https://www.ktnv.com/dirtydining/the-modern-vegan-lands-on-dirty-dining It was still delicious. And by the way, this article has every sign of a hit piece. The constant attention to "vegan" or "plant based" as if those terms should be synonymous with the cleanliness issue. Violations are found at any kind of restaurant and should be of concern no matter where they are (though more severe health issues and contamination risk when it's meat and dairy).

Likesups · Answer

veggiehousevegas.com is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in spring mountain road las vegas. You can try here

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