Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

I came here for the first time with my bf while we were staying at Venetian over the weekend. Our server Tracy was the best! He gave us a lot of great recommendations and excellent service.
I was going to order their blackberry bourbon lemonade, but Tracy made a comment saying that there was another cocktail he thought I would like better. He chose the southern revival for me. I would’ve never thought of trying a cocktail with passion fruit in it, but it tasted so delicious. What a concoction!
For our appetizer we decided to go with the fried green tomato BLT, which came with 3 pieces. It consisted of fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and crispy pork belly. I’ve never tried anything like this before. I wish I could’ve ordered another one to go.
For my entrée, I ordered the Swine burger which came with a side of fries. My bf went with the ½ smoked bbq chicken. It came with French fries and charred okra with cotija cheese as its two sides. I had nothing bad to say about the food at all. It was simply delicious.
The food was amazing and so was the service. I can’t wait to come back here!

After reading some reviews about I had to give it a try. I’m glad I did… I had the caramel and chocolate waffles with a order of pork belly. The waffle was fire! Cooked to perfection. And the PORK BELLY!!! I thought I was in the south. This will be in my Vegas rotation.

Really enjoyed this place. Had the burger which was moist and juicy. The pork belly on it was a bit salty but the flavored worked. The deviled eggs were very good. A bit dry but delicious. The peach cobbler was a big hit. Not one of my favorite desserts but have to admit this one was very good.

I stopped in on my first night in Vegas because I had heard so much. The fried green tomato BLT was fussy, and the flavors were ok. The charred okra is a total pass (for me). I was expecting a crisper result — these were soggy and poorly contrived. The main courses may be good — I just left after the apps.
Update — To the owner’s credit, they contacted me immediately. They generously offered to correct the my perception and give me personal attention.

This place is legit! Located in the Venetian Resort/​Casino and easy to find…
The wait for a party of 7 was about 20 minutes at 2pm on a Friday afternoon. Friendly and engaging staff.
Tried their «Fried Green Tomato BLT» This consisted of a house smoked pork belly, smoky tomato jam, frisée, pimento cheese, and pickled lemon vinaigrette. It was so good!
I had their «Blue Plate Special» (two pieces of Lewellyn’s fine fried chicken, honey hot sauce
chilled spiced watermelon, house-​made buttermilk biscuit) which was amazing. The chicken is brined for over 24 hours and is super moist. The batter was spot on.
I also tried half a «Swine Burger» (short rib, brisket, and chuck blend, house smoked pork belly, house pickles smoked gouda cheese, pickled onions, frisée). This was a delicious. There were so many flavors going on with each bite! Try it drizzled with their bourbon sauce
Their fries are great too!
I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Las Vegas… and will try their signature dish:
Chicken ‘n’ Watermelon ‘n’ Waffles — (honey hot sauce, chilled spiced watermelon
vermont sharp cheddar cheese waffle, bourbon maple syrup)

This is a toughie to review. I’m a fan of Southern food, and I’ve been eyeing Yardbird since we checked into the Venetian Hotel. On the last day, I decided to take my parents there and give it a try…
Yardbird’s specialty is their fried chicken. The king waitress explained how the chicken is brined for 25 hours and flash fried in 3 minutes — quite impressive numbers! I guess bottom line: you get what you paid for. Chicken was delicious and moist on the inside, but for $ 26 for 4 pieces of chicken, I highly doubt I’ll return for seconds. That’s $ 7 for each piece! Ouch.
We also tried some other side dishes including biscuit sliders and deviled eggs. They were pretty good as well.
They do have a nice selection of American beers with some interesting IPAs! yay!

This place was pretty bomb dignity, but I’m a good ol’ southern boy at heart. Started off with a delicious sweet tea served out of a small mason jar. For lunch, I had the deviled eggs as well as the chicken biscuits. First off, the deviled eggs were piled high and delicious.
Second, the chicken biscuits were ridiculously good. Fluffy, layered buttermilk biscuits with fried dark meat chicken in between with a delicious pepper jelly. Between these two plates, I fell victim to a food coma.
Service was great, and atmosphere was low key. Will definitely be back.

Even with all the amazing places to eat in Vegas, you don’t always find a meal that is basically perfect from start to finish. However, Yardbird delivered, on a recent dinner visit with my mom. First of all, make a reservation! The place gets packed very quickly, and the tables are tight. We had a two-​top against a wall, and it was pretty cozy next to the other tables. I’m not holding that against them though! Just FYI.
My mom and I decided to share a few things: the Iceberg Wedge, the Classic Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Chicken ‘n’ Watermelon ‘n’ Waffles entrée. I also tried one of their the signature cocktails, the Southern Revival. First of all, I loved my drink; it was composed of Wild Turkey 81, passion fruit, basil, and served over block ice in a Mason jar. The flavors really melded well together. The iceberg wedge was fresh and delicious, and the unusual addition of charred corn added a unique flavor. The biscuits were flaky, buttery delights, and I wanted to smear that house-​made jam and fresh honey butter over everything and anything. Last but not least, we received our entrée. That fried chicken was amaaaazing– juicy and tender on the inside, perfect crispy skin outside– and everything that accompanied it was fantastic too. You could really taste the bourbon in the syrup, and the hint of cheddar in the waffle was the perfect amount. I wanted more of everything!
Since we were pretty full from our big comfort food dinner, we took a dessert to go: the Butterscotch Cake, which has bacon frosting (!!!), butterscotch sauce, toasted pecan and comes with bourbon ice cream. We ate the ice cream at the restaurant and it was very good. We had the cake later and it was a bit dense, but still quite indulgent and yummy.
We had a delicious meal at Yardbird, and we appreciated the friendly and attentive service as well. I would love to return in the future and try more of their awesome menu.

Our party was pretty torn on where to go for dinner. But Ms. G absolutely insisted on Yardbird. And I’m so glad she did!
The four of us decided to do some sharing and keep things simple. We started with the biscuits which come with apple butter! So delicious! But we were absolutely loading every bite with the sweet spread, so I think we ended up asking for more not once, but twice! (They don’t give you much to start but are happy to bring more for no additional charge.)
Then we opted for the whole fried chicken and I side of mac n cheese. Wow! This was some of the most tender chicken I’ve ever had! Very mild seasoning and a nice fried crunch on the outside.
This is definitely a place that’s worth visiting again!

Food was not perfect, and sometimes too simple, but I really enjoyed my experience here.
Pros:
— For food, really enjoyed the heirloom tomatoes (!!) and the mac and cheese.
— Décor is beautiful and inviting. Music puts you in a good mood immediately. Waitress was very friendly and welcoming.
Cons:
— Fried chicken was not as great as expected. Skin was soggy (not crispy) and felt like had been sitting for a while.
— Peach cobbler was a true disappointment. Waitresses really highlight this dessert– it’s their specialty and takes 30 min to prepare. It was massive, but I felt quality was sacrificed for quantity. It was too simple (no flavor to crust, much too many peaches) and tasted like something I can buy at Kroger.
I would love to spend another evening here, but will not give these two items another try.

Wow! I am thoroughly impressed by Yardbird. A week before our Vegas trip I saw it listed in my AAA Via email in their 6 places to go in Vegas article. For some reason this stood out more than the rest and I decided to make reservations for my husband’s birthday. I saw pictures of the maple glazed bacon donuts (mmm, bacon) and couldn’t miss out on those so brunch it was. We arrived and were greeted by the friendly hostess, and immediately after sitting we were greeted by our waiter. In Vegas the service is always pretty good because hotels live by their reputation, but each person on the wait staff from top to bottom was A+.
We ordered the donuts along with coffee and a couple cocktails. I had the Rumble N Sway, and my husband had the Southern Revival. I’d have to say mine was a bit strong for brunch (better for dinner) but it was smooth and tasty. The Southern Revival was a bit more refreshing. I’ll have to try the Bloody Mary I saw next time — it had a whole slice of bacon as part of their garnish! Yum! I didn’t see it on the brunch or cocktail menu somehow. Bummer! Anyhow, back to the donuts… they were SO tasty! They weren’t overly sweet or heavy, and the butterscotch dipping sauce was the bomb! I saved half of them for later, which were needed after a heavy drinking day in Vegas let me tell you haha.
Then I had the fried chicken and waffles and the hubby had a special biscuits and gravy. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, albeit a little heavy on the salt but better than bland, am I right? I didn’t need much of the bourbon maple syrup because everything just melted in your mouth. I wasn’t a fan of the watermelon but it was refreshing with all the heavy food. His biscuits came with a piece of chicken and then slices of thick bacon and country gravy over them.
After the meal, our server brought out a birthday «dessert» for the hubby’s birthday. Because we already had the donuts he gave us a coffee cake, but by then we were STUFFED to the brim! Really nice gesture though. Again, the service was a real star here. I’m going back each time I go to Vegas now because I still need to try the shrimp and grits, and for sure that bloody Mary!

Boring buffets and overpriced steakhouses are de rigeur in Vegas, which made me that much more intrigued by Yardbird. Could Southern-​inspired comfort food really manage to stand out — especially somewhere as over-​the-​top as the Venetian/​Palazzo hotel-​casino megacomplex?
The answer to that is an unqualified YES.
Yardbird is one of the best things going in the Venetian/​Palazzo, and on the Strip in general.
Of course, step one is just finding the damn place. Yardbird is buried deep in the resort, and you have to muddle your way through the endless expanse of the Venetian casino just to find it. The hike is worth the trouble, though. The slot machines and poker rooms become a fading memory once you make your way into the dark, stylish restaurant.
I was at Yardbird with a few friends (and reservations, which are an absolute must). After we were seated, we immediately started with a round of appetizers to share. First up were deviled eggs with dill, chive, and trout roe. These deviled eggs were easily the best I’ve ever had. They were enormous, packed with flavor, and had an incredibly silky texture. The combination of egg and dill — spiked with the saltiness from the trout roe — is pure heaven.
Next was Yardbird’s signature dish, the fried green tomato BLT. And believe me when I say that this dish is totally worth the hype. Perfectly fried tomatoes (without an iota of extra grease), nicely smoked and crisped pork belly, smoky and spicy tomato jam, fresh and crispy frisée, pungent pimento cheese, and tangy pickled lemon vinaigrette make every bite a party in your mouth. The flavor in this dish is just out of control.
I was already almost full after these appetizers, so I opted for something (quasi-)healthy as my entrée — the farmers salad, with a side of fried chicken on top. The salad itself was excellent, with abundant fresh veggies and a hard-​boiled egg for protein. But the superstar was really the fried chicken, which was some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. It beautifully crisped on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated with a wonderfully peppery mix of spices. Total perfection all around.
My friends each loved their entrees. One had the shrimp and grits, while another had the special of the day, which was a gluttonous mess of fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, bacon, and gravy. You know it’s a fantastic meal when everyone is so enamored with their dish that nobody wants to share.
Another plus is that the prices at Yardbird are surprisingly reasonable. Most brunch spots on the Strip charge twice as much for food made with half the quality and care.
Yardbird is just fabulous. It’s probably my favorite casual spot on the Strip these days. I foresee additional visits here in the (hopefully) not-​too-​distant future.

Amazing banana pudding desert served in a glass jar. GREAT bacon infused bourbon old fashioneds. Shrimp and grits were unctuous. This place resembles the yardbird in miami– it’s modern and cozy and dark lit. We sat at a couch and lounged and it wasnt too packed at 10pm.
Perfect meal!

5÷7÷16: Just stuffed our faces to nearly overflowing, still teetering, but for whatever strange reason I felt I needed more… need to drink! Finally after passing a few places, we found the Yardbird which called to us. Everything looked trendy. Lots of pretty people, but not steamy packed. Dressed well. And lots of couches! Looked awesome.
Well, as I said, we were stuffed, so we couldn’t try the food. But by the looks of all the pics posted, it would have been great. Anyway, we got some drinks, and just lounged around on the sofas in bliss…
1. Southern Peach $ 14 «Old Forester 86, Aperol, fresh lemon & thyme with white peach purée & sweet tea, 1 ¼″ block ice»: Unfortunately I cannot remember the fine details of this except that it was a great version of hard tea. I think it could have used more kick though, but it did have many unique flavors in their due to the extensive ingredient list. ⁸⁄₁₀
2. The Porkchop $ 15 «Duke bourbon, Yardbird dijon syrup!!!, yuzu juice & apple cider, 1 ¼″ block ice with a dijon thyme cube»: When I indicated I wanted this, the bartender asked me twice, «Are you SURE!?», further telling me that many people don’t like it due to the fact that there is a very heavy mustard taste. I was like HELLS YES!!! – mustard?! Never drank anything with mustard in it! Well… I was really disappointed from my first sip since I was expecting to be tasting some wild phenol peat-​bomb like Octomore Scotch, reminiscent of Lawry’s prime rib with waaaay too much mustard seed and horseradish on it. …blah… just a sweet cocktail. Waaaaaaaaaa?! Huge letdown. Couldn’t taste much of that mustard at all. They could have quintupled it without bothering me. Well, anyway, great idea… needs work. ⁶⁄₁₀
If I’m ever back around, this place would definitely be on my list of options.
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#lounge #american #cocktail

One of the chains I tried supposedly bring down south cooking to vegas, if this is down south cooking at its finest, sadly it was under par. Sampled something lighter on the menu, the fried chicken on top of biscuits, the fried chicken didn’t meet its mark for me, center was oily, not dry, use your fork to squeeze the oil out, it came with a sweet sauce, the kind used for lumpia’s (sweet clear with red bits) the biscuits were fluffy but lacked in their taste, pasty in middle, again it is a biscuit so it should be kinda pasty but not this much! Two pieces of fried chicken I wanna say both were thighs
Other then their food, their brews were good I sampled there house hef, that was delicious, but who doesn’t like a cold beer on tap!
Spot is in the venetian you can eat at one of the two window area and watch all the foot traffic walking by, or get seated in the darkness on the inside
Food ** biscuits and fried chicken for me fail
Brew **** I recommend this spots for their brews all I tried was their hef and I would order it again
Price $$
Service **** very friendly staff, all smiles
Ambiance **** large white shutters on outside, dark on inside, window seating is recommended if not atthe bar is also good

I haven’t had good Southern food in a very long time.
Fried Green Tomatoes:
The acidity of the green tomatoes cuts through the salty and fatty goodness from the pork belly. Interesting flavor and texture contrast in a bite or two. ⁴⁄₅
Deviled Eggs:
It is because of these deviled eggs that I found out what I’ve been missing out on. Delicate egg white with fluffy egg yolk with mustard and spices, topped with salty roe. I’m addicted! ⁵⁄₅
Chicken Biscuits:
Crumbly warm biscuits lightly drizzled with honey on top. The pepper jelly is a nice touch. A pretty thick cut of breaded fried chicken in between. Delightful! This is what I always get if I have plans of stuffing my face with their other delicious food. ⁵⁄₅
Mac and Cheese:
Overflowing with tasty cheesy macaroni with a mild heat. It is topped with bread crumbs for texture. ⁴⁄₅
Chicken n Watermelon n Waffles:
Perfectly seasoned and cooked chicken. The inside is tender and juicy. The outside is crunchy and has glorious flavors. The waffles are savory and come with a bourbon maple syrup. All that comes with a side of seasoned watermelon cubes. They just totally 1-​upped everyone else’s chicken and waffles. ⁵⁄₅
Maple Bacon Doughnuts:
These are only served for brunch. They’re small, light, fluffy, melt-​in-​your-​mouth, sweet and savory rings of fried dough. It comes with a side of maple glaze to dunk your doughnuts in. The best maple bacon doughnuts in this town! ⁵⁄₅
I’ve tried their super marvelous dessert: Hummingbird Cake with butter pecan ice cream. Oh my goodness! It was magnificent. The menu description did it no justice. Now, they took it off the menu. RIP, HC.
This place is always busy and so the service can be slow sometimes. And even if you have a reservation, you still have to wait 15−20minutes for a table.

My dining experience at Yardbird takes the cake, biscuits, chicken and gravy. My friend and I created our itinerary for Las Vegas and Yardbird was on the top of our list for Sunday brunch. The menu boasted about southern cocktails and comfort food favorites like shrimp and grits, peach cobbler and famous fried chicken.
The theme of the restaurant is a upscale southern parlor. There is a bar that features plush couches with chicken feathers in the seams. There’s a projector with Elvis and other artists.
We arrived at 11 and were seated immediately. We were informed of the famous chicken dishes and my party of 4 decided on the fried chicken, Mama’s chicken biscuits and Mac & Cheese. 2 of my friends ordered a mimosa and Southern Peach cocktail. The southern peach cocktail was served with thyme and a lemon garnish. Sweet and tasty. The Mac & Cheese was delicious! Lives up to the hype. Very similar to how the Haitian culture makes Gratin Macaroni and Cheese. Large noodles, thick like a casserole and oozing with cheese and flavor.
The biscuits were thick and similar to the texture of a scone. The service here was Excellent. I really wish the brunch featured more options and cocktail specials.

We were walking around the Venetian and we stumbled upon Yardbird. I’m so glad we did! Love the atmosphere, trendy but homey at the same time. The manager was so nice — we were out by the door checking out their menu and couldn’t decide if we were going in. We finally decided to come in and he offered us bourbon on the house! It was definitely a good welcome!
We ordered the Chicken n Waffles n Watermelon and the chicken is so gooooood!!! It’s so flavorful, it’s making my mouth water just thinking about it. The waffles were ok, nothing spectacular about it. It also came with chilled watermelon spiced with pepper, lemon and herbs and that didn’t to anything for me either. I could’ve just ordered a plate of their fried chicken. It was so good, it didn’t need anything else. We ordered a side of mac n cheese and that was pretty tasty, definitely recommend!
I’m so glad we decided to come in. Good food, great service!

Overrated and pricey for what it is. Went for lunch and had the fried green tomatoes to share as a starter and my brother and I each had the blue plate special. The chicken was good but not like Savannah good. And $ 5 for an iced tea is outrageous.
Service was really great, though. Bryce was a real pro and very pleasant. I would not rush back next time I am in Vegas.

Since there was no way for us to get into the Bacchanal buffet the day before, we didn’t even try again and went with getting a reservation at Yardbird instead. It turned out to be one of the better decisions during our stay in Las Vegas :-)
Since we had a suite at the Venetian anyway, we didn’t have to walk through half of Vegas to get to dinner — very nice, since the temperatures around Christmas were super chilly.
Anywho… I was super happy with our selection. I would have loved to get the roasted bone marrow for starters, but the guy on the table next to us got the last portion — which made me stare at him madly all evening, haha!
So we ended up sharing the fried green tomato BLT and it was SO GOOD!
As an entrée I had the shrimp ‘n grits and the hubby the pork ribs. I was happy, he thought the sauce on the ribs was a bit off… that was a bummer, but didn’t kill the mood at all.
Oh, btw… we had a coupon from the hotel for a house cocktail each. I can’t remember what it was, but it was really good. I don’t drink alcohol very often, so it gave me a nice buzz… sweeeet!
We skipped dessert, because of the fullness of our bellies, but got into a funny little argument with the waiter about one of the pictures on the wall. I was sure it was an old school Marilyn Monroe, the waiter and the hubby disagreed. In the end, the manager got on my side and that was settled as well.
Nice place, good food, pleasant atmosphere and service. Will go again if I have the chance.