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A vegan restaurant that offers a unique dining in the dark culinary adventure where the mystery menus are revealed at the end of your dining experience. Dressy attire. Reservations are suggested. Est. 2017. Open Mon 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm.


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97 Reviews

First Review by annthurium

RobertaSáGriner

Points +26

Vegan
25 Nov 2024

🌟 Blackout Dining in the Dark - A Unique and Unforgettable Experience! 🌟

If you’re in Las Vegas and looking for something truly out of the ordinary, Blackout Dining in the Dark is a must-try experience. It’s one of those activities that you’ll remember for a lifetime and one I can’t recommend enough for vegans, non-vegans, and adventurous foodies alike!

🌌 The Experience
Dining completely in the dark was mind-blowing—it’s unlike anything else we’ve ever done. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was intriguing. Once you’re seated in pitch-black darkness, your senses come alive. Without sight, every bite becomes an exploration of flavor and texture, and we found ourselves guessing (and often laughing) about what we were eating. Spoiler alert: we struggled to identify some dishes, which added to the fun!

Pro Tip: If you arrive early and happen to be the first ones seated, the experience feels even more exclusive and immersive. It’s like the entire space is yours to explore through taste and sensation - you may panic as I first did (just be aware).

🍴 The Food
The food was absolutely delicious. While the portions were on the smaller side, we both left satisfied and not at all hungry. Each course was thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors were exceptional. It’s impressive how much effort goes into creating dishes that delight your taste buds while leaving you guessing.

🙌 The Service
The staff was wonderful! They guided us through the process with ease and made sure we felt comfortable in the dark. Their attention to detail and professionalism really stood out, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable.

📍 The Location
Conveniently located not too far from the Strip, it’s easy to include this in your Vegas itinerary. Whether you’re staying on the Strip or nearby, the short trip is absolutely worth it.

💡 Final Thoughts
Dining at Blackout is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that engages all your senses and challenges the way you think about food. It’s fun, adventurous, and perfect for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone. Whether you’re vegan or not, this is an experience everyone should try at least once.

Book your reservation and prepare for an unforgettable evening. You won’t regret it! 🌌🍽️✨

Vegan_Taster

Points +571

Vegan
19 Nov 2024

Food okay but fun experience

Really enjoyed the experience but maybe best not done hungover. Food was okay but worth a visit for sure

Janedz

Points +40

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Unique Experience

Service was great, felt like a special occasion. Food was good, was a thought provoking experience. Made for good conversation, pitch black- truly. Could not see a thing. Not sure we would do it again but glad we did it once.

nataliar0sa

Points +16

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

what an experience!

everyone in vegas MUST come.

Pros: everything

Cons: none

AllyKnight

Points +280

Vegetarian
19 Sep 2024

Incredible Experience

Bring your appetite. It's A LOT of food, and all delicious! Our carnivore friend remarked that it was officially his favorite restaurant he's ever been to. The entire experience is incredible and inspiring; not just the food, but the experience itself, and spending time with friends without all the cumbersome worries of physical appearances, just minds/true spirits, it felt oddly liberating. We also shared many laughs over the unique situations we encountered with our dishes. So much fun. The staff was also super friendly, sweet, and helpful. Just amazing.

VeganBec

Points +1022

Vegan
30 Aug 2024

My senses came alive

Sorry no pics!! 7 courses of whole food plant based dining eating with my hands never felt so good and naughty. We celebrated our 22nd anniversary here and was given a lovely gift at the end - a gesture! Our server gained our trust immediately and was so engaging and encouraging. It was great to see the menu at the end to see what we guessed right (or not). No I won’t spoil the surprises and tell you what they were. Love love love this place. The view (apparently) was so pretty. Hehehehhe

beancurdled

09 Sep 2024

Congratulations on your anniversary. What a fun way to celebrate!

VeganBec

09 Sep 2024

Kajinspice

Points +64

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

First time eating in the dark!!!

Very cool atmosphere, trying to use my sense of smell and taste to figure what I am eating was a different experience!!

Pros: Food, Staff was fun!, Unique

Cons: Having to pay an admission fee

Freckles_

Points +365

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

For the Experience!

Meat-eaters and vegan rejoice! In the dark, no one can tell what you're being served. It is an unforgettable sensory experience that engages every sense... except for sight. The food was excellent, no complaints! The price is still a bit steep, but if you're in Vegas looking for a new and unique experience, I would come here.

cravingdonuts

Points +67

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Never disappointed

I've been here several times and it's always delicious. The menu changes seasonally but one never had anything I didn't like. Service is fun and friendly and I totally recommend the wine pairings.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-01

StephanieJackson

Points +22

Vegan
16 Apr 2024

3rd time was just as amazing

My husband I travel from Ny to Las Vegas often. We make it a point to experience Black Out Dinning every chance we get. We just visited again last night and loved our 7 course meal! Always had amazing service and fun waitress/waiters too. Just do yourself a favor and go!

Pros: Experience of complete darkness , Food is so flavorful , Staff is so friendly and fun

EmdotAlice

Points +4752

Vegan
13 Apr 2024

A fun experience

I convinced a couple of my coworkers to come try this place with me. It was very fun! The first course, a soup, was my favorite. It was fun trying to find the food and theorizing what we might be eating. The food was good, but I think you’re paying more for the experience. Not sure I would pay the same price to come here again. It’s definitely worth trying though if you have adventurous companions to join you.

silo

Points +930

Vegan
22 Mar 2024

A superb experience - highly recommended

Had such a great evening here. The food was excellent and the staff friendly, fun and attentive.

I don’t want to give away too much else about the way it all works but it’s a superb experience. Highly recommended.

Veggie_Chip

Points +84

Vegan
27 Feb 2024

Fun Experience

Full vegan 7 course meal completly in the dark. Very fun experience. They were accommodating to a severe nut allergy.

Pros: Good food, Waiter was friendly, Unique experience

edav344

Points +2709

Vegan
06 Feb 2024

So unique!

This was such a fun and unique experience! You literally eat a 7 course meal in pure darkness - not even able to see the outline of your hand in front of your face. The food was all very tasty and surprisingly hard to accurately guess - but I'm also notoriously bad at distinguishing flavors. They show you the menu at the end so you know what you ate, but ask that you don't take photos or share with anyone so you don't ruin the experience. The wait staff wears night vision goggles and are super helpful at guiding you through this difficult dining experience. About three or four of my courses were finger foods which was fun as I don't usually experience the texture and feel of my food. The darkness is meant to heighten other senses while eating which for me worked for touch but not necessarily taste. Overall this was a very enjoyable experience and worth the roughly $90 per person. You could also add a ~$50 wine pairing which I strongly considered, but I'm ultimately glad I skipped it as it would have made it much more difficult! It would definitely be doable though.

gwild

Points +1596

Vegan
02 Feb 2024

Great experience

This was an experience we will never forget. The server meets you at the door and dons his night vision goggles. You put your hand on his shoulder as he takes y

ou through to your table to sit down in complete darkness. Each of the seven courses had different textures, temperatures and flavors. We loved them all. After the meal you can view the menu and see if your guesses were right. They ask you not to take photos of the menu or tell others so you don’t ruin their experience.
A long time vegan should have no problem identifying most of the dishes.
It was expensive but a worth it for the memory.

Pros: Experience you will never forget, Funny and friendly servers

Cons: Expensive

labalkum

Points +362

Vegan
15 Jan 2024

A Unique Experience!

What a new experience! Loved the concept. Wonderful staff, great food!
If you take a taxi, tell them it’s near the Rio!

Pros: Sitting next to a wall! Seriously!!!, 7 courses- so filling!, Perfect wine pairing option!

Cons: A bit loud…, Hard to find (our taxi had issues)

karzazen

Points +582

Vegan
15 Jan 2024

Pricey and very salty

It was a fun experience. We paid $89 per person but we didn't finish most of the food. Everyone at the table (5 of us) complained about how salty the food was. 1st course a carrot ginger soup was very salty, the 3rd course a finger food with a dip sauce was also super salty, we didn't even touch the dip sauce. I wish the owner would tone down on the salt so we can actually enjoy our food.

Pros: Waitress

Cons: Very very salty , Desert was too sweet

VegansForTheCulture

Points +191

Vegan
07 Jan 2024

An AMAZING Experience!

Once you get over your initial panic, this place is incredible. The food was soooo delicious, the concept is intriguing, the staff was exceptional and it was just an overall great experience. I want to visit Vegas again just for the restaurant.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Great experience

Cons: Expensive

jdinuoscio

Points +83

Vegan
02 Jan 2024

A must in Vegas!

This was such a fun experience! I didn’t think we’d ever get a chance to try a plant-based dining in the dark experience and Blackout did not disappoint! Seven courses of mystery meals was so fun for trying to guess different flavors and what we were having. The staff was kind and knowledgeable and it made for a really unique dining experience! Highly highly recommend checking this place out!

Pros: Great food, Fun/different experience

mermermis

Points +145

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Highly recommend! Fun experience!

Oh my goodness this was a fun experience. The wait staff are fantastic and the meals were all so delicious. I highly recommend this to everyone!

Pros: Food, Wait staff, Experience

cjfussner

Points +1308

Vegan
21 Oct 2023

Very Interesting Experience

The waitstaff are very personable and make the experience enjoyable. It is uncomfortable dark and takes a few minutes before you can relax and enjoy it. If you’ve never done a multi course vegan mean then you will love this. If you have, then focus on the being in the dark aspect as the food is average. It’s very fun to share food guesses with your date. It’s a very fun experience but don’t come for the food come for the experience.

IamLisette

Points +1263

Vegan
15 Oct 2023

Fantastic!

Blackout Dining in the Dark was a fantastic experience! Dining in complete darkness and enjoying a full vegan menu is something everyone should try. It might be a bit intimidating at first, but the staff is incredibly kind and explains everything thoroughly, helping you every step of the way.

After about 10 minutes, you start to relax and get comfortable, and eating in the dark becomes a unique and enjoyable experience. The food is not only delicious but heightened by the sensory adventure. What made it even better was the fantastic wine pairing, which complemented the dishes perfectly. It’s an experience you truly must have! You should definitely make a visit to Blackout Dining in the Dark.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-07

BlessYap

Points +224

Vegan
08 Sep 2023

THE BEST DINING EXPERIENCE EVER

Literally, you don’t see anything while eating the 7-course meal

Pros: Unique and experience , Delicious food , Fun server

MathewSpry

Points +65

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

Excellent experience

Had a really great time. Was such a Strange but fun time and the servers were so incredibly fun. Food was all great and they catered well to preferences of ingredients. Well recommended

Vegica

Points +777

Vegan
15 Jul 2023

Great experience!!!!!!

Such a great experience!
The staff is very friendly, our waitress was amazing!
The food was very tasty, we loved every of the 7 courses, simply delicious. And i was so funny to try to figure out what we where eating.
My father has allergies. He was taken into consideration, he even got a vest so that the waitress knew that he got other courses than we did.
When you are leaving they show you the menu with the pictures.
I can only highly recommend this unique experience!!! Absolutely worth the price!

Pros: Full vegan, Delicious, Unique experience

Sunnysock

Points +85

Vegan
23 Jun 2023

Out of sight!!!

This was a very delicious and extremely unique dining experience!!!

AlisonMHell

Points +79

Vegetarian
05 Jun 2023

A Must Do

I really love this concept and the food was delicious! Forces you into an intimate dining experience.

Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Experience




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