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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

bduboff

Points +1445

Vegan
05 Jun 2023

A vegan dining experience not to be missed while in Vegas

We stuffed ourselves on the seven course vegan meal served in total darkness at blackout. While they do reveal the menu at the end when you're checking out, I'm not authorized to tell you what they served, but I can assure you it's all vegan! Creative and fun and truly pitch black dark dining ... The food was mostly excellent and we had a good time guessing what we were eating. Don't miss the experience that is blackout.

Pros: 100% vegan, Fun eating in the dark, Most of the courses were outstanding

Cons: Seven courses is a lot of food, A little pricey

EmvO

Points +145

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Fantastic!

We had an incredible all in the dark. 7 courses over 2 hours. Our server Joshua was hilarious and kept us well entertained. Expensive but worth every penny. Even our omni friends loved it.

Pros: All vegan, Unique experience, Relaxed meal

Cons: Expensive

Jason.Fontana

Points +1684

Vegan
21 Feb 2023

Very cool dining experience

Surprised my wife with reservations here and we both could not have been happier with the food and the the concept.

rose1713

Points +6

Non Veg
15 Feb 2023

Can't accommodate allergies. (Even though they say they do)

Went with a friend who was vegan and had an allergy. They must premake all the food as they couldn't remove the allergen from my friend's dish.

The reason this is so upsetting is because they state on their website that they can accommodate allergies, you have to make a reservation ahead of time, so they have an opportunity to ask ahead if there are allergies and make accommodations or tell you at that point no and turn you away. But they don't.

Pros: Cool idea

Cons: Can't accomidate allergies, Very expensive

RachelLevi

25 Apr 2023

Hi, thanks for your review. We can accommodate soy, nuts, mushroom, gluten and tomato allergies, which covers a large percentage of the general population with food allergies. We work very hard to accommodate most guests and also offer them a delicious meal. Our food is made fresh and our sauces and desserts are pre-prepped the same day as your reservation, which is why we cannot accommodate more allergies than what is listed. We also don't want jeopardize the flavor of any of our guests meals or potentially cross contaminate their meal with an dangerous allergen by not being prepared in advance to meet their needs.

I am sorry that your friend didn't have the experience she was hoping for. I always suggest calling restaurants ahead of time with any allergy questions so it can be notated in advance, and if you book on open table you can add the information in the notes section. Thanks for your time reviewing as it helps us to become a better company.

LaylaDarian

Points +74

Vegan
13 Feb 2023

You have to try this

So fun, amazing experience, food was delicious. My non vegan date told all his friends. He loved it too.

We went at 5pm and it was really nice being there before it got really busy and loud. I would suggest an early reservation!

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-13

Cons: Expensive but worth the experience

SoyKal-El

Points +5366

Vegan
01 Jan 2023

Worth the Experience

It’s definitely worth visiting at least once to try dining in absolute darkness. I also think it’s cool it invites non-vegans to try vegan food.

The food itself was not the best I’ve had but some dishes were quite tasty. It’s amazing how even some very familiar ingredients can be nearly impossible to discern in the dark…

Pros: All vegan, Very unique , 7 courses

Cons: A few dishes were quite salty, Expensive

vegan4life!

Points +20

Vegan
18 Dec 2022

Amazing food

The food is simply AMAZING. Every single dish was full of flavor. I wish they served the same 7 course meal I’m the light because I would love to eat there more often but eating in the dark more than once I don’t think I can do. It was quite the experience to be in pitch dark but I was ready for light and couldn’t wait to get out of there lol I will return though. I’ve told everyone I know to go there. Worth it.

Pros: 100% vegan , Great service , Great food

Lisa&Luke

Points +30

Vegan
29 Nov 2022

Pitch black! No joke!

I thought it would be dark in there, like lights out but this is, no kidding, NO light where you cannot see your hand in front of your face. Pretty cool and unique! I so badly wanted to visit when I heard it was vegan and badly wanted to give a good review but a one hour wait with a reservation was really disappointing. Second, read the waiver you sign carefully! Why does it mention the possibility of meat? We almost left but went and asked for confirmation that everything we were going to be served was vegan. Still unsettling.

Pros: Low key vegan dining!, Good food! , Fun experience!

Cons: Long wait WITH a reservation! , Sketchy waiver to sign mentions meat! , Awkward waiting room with people giving spoilers.

RachelLevi

25 Apr 2023

Hi, thanks for your review as it does help us to improve as a company! We will definitely look into improving our reservation wait time. As for the waiver, I can assure you that there is no meat or animal products of any kind. Our lawyer added the verbiage in there as a blanket statement when he created the waiver, never with any intention that meat would be served though. We (the owners) are personally vegan and have been for 15 years, so I do understand where you are coming from in that regard.😄I hope we see you back again!

squared

Points +61

Vegan
26 Nov 2022

Cool experience, sub par vegan food

Very unique to eat in pitch black. Service was great. Super loud. Food was over salted, used fake meats, and could have been so much better. Glad we went but food was disappointing.

Pros: Unique experience

Cons: Very loud, Food wasn’t great.

tarayoon

Points +1749

Vegan
25 Oct 2022

Giddy with excitement

This restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip to Vegas. I knew going in what to expect, but I still didn't expect what was coming.

Our waiter guided us through the pitch black restaurant, conga-line style. We both immediately started laughing from how much fun and ridiculous it was. You literally can not see a single thing inside besides a small light from the waiter's night vision goggles.

It's a 7 course meal that rotates throughout the year and they show you a menu of what you were eating at the end.

We were dissecting and guessing all of the flavors we could in the courses and were pretty spot on after the reveal. They tell you how to eat the food, but you can go in and just start feeling it around with your fingers.

Our waiter was such a blast. He was so funny, kind, and really made our time that much better. It's expensive but it was 100% worth it for the experience.

Pros: Unique, Fun, Great service

Mmaarrss

Points +512

Vegan
08 Oct 2022

FUN

I visited this place around Halloween of 2021. This place was our best Vegas experience which is saying a lot because we had a fantastic week there.

Everything IS vegan even though it may not be always clear. It’s PITCH BLACK while you are inside the dining area. You might see a teeny tiny red dot on a waiters goggles but that’s it. You’re not told what the food is until the end. They explain “how to eat” the food, but the full use of your other four senses are highly encouraged AND FUN. PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD.

I felt like a dummy because I ate with my eyes shut for some reason. Anyway, staff was incredibly nice and did not judge in any sort of way. This was crazy filling (seve courses?!?!) so come hungry!

Pros: Super fun, Friendly staff, FULLY VEGAN

AlonGilaieDotan

Points +37

Vegan
20 Sep 2022

Amazing experience and great food!

The food was delicious and the experience is amazing! ❤️

Pros: Delicious vegan food ❤️, Very nice waiters 🥰, Amazing experience 🥳

MelinaSantos

Points +236

Vegan
10 Sep 2022

Fun date night

Went with my husband for a date night. It was pretty fun and got to try a lot of things without judging based on sight!

Pros: Alcohol available

Cons: Expensive -understandably

bunnyabt

Points +214

Vegan
18 Aug 2022

Fun date night!

Jake was such a good waiter! My girlfriend and I had a lot of fun trying out all the food and guessing what everything was! Crazy how everything is plant based! Super allergen friendly and they have mock meats/mock dairy

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-31

Cons: A little loud, A little pricey

JohnEP

Points +46

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Amazing Date Night

This is a great spot for an intimate evening with your partner or a group of friends/family. Seven small courses and not a single disappointment. Everything is delicious and 100% vegan. This is becoming a required stop on any Vegas trip.

Pros: Amazing food, Great experience , Friendly staff

dreadjohn

Points +847

Vegan
18 Jun 2022

Oh wow this was good

Definitely didn't require fancy clothing. Was very busy on an early Thursday night. They'll make you lock up your phone. The 7 course meal is a surprise. Revealed only at the end. You get only what they serve. Also, staff uses adult humor.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-18

Pros: The food was effing fantastic, Free parking, off strip. , Really fun

Cons: Don't come here if you can't do $100, Loud cuz it's crowded/no pics inside. , You may get served something you don't like.

KristyN12

Points +59

Vegan
30 Apr 2022

Great date night experience!

I enjoyed this experience so much the first time I make it a point to come here every time I’m in Vegas. The entire menu is a surprise but it’s allergen friendly and completely vegan. The servers abs host are really friendly and enthusiastic which adds to the fun experience of the date. Experience is great food is great and it’s a memorable date night!

Pros: Every course is a surprise but vegan, Servers and hosts are enthusiastic

RicinBeans

Points +508

Herbivore
23 Apr 2022

A unique experience for a vacation or special occasion

So, as the other reviews have mentioned, the dining room is entirely in the dark. The servers have night vision goggles and your party is escorted conga-line style to your seats. No phones or glowing electronics are allowed (there is a locker for you to store them in) so it is TRULY pitch dark in there. There are 7 (I think) courses, and the server will describe to you how to eat each one (without telling you what it is).

It may seem kind of gimmicky, and I suppose it kind of is, but it honestly made for a pretty cool experience. It is pretty trippy to eat say, a Brussel sprout and know you're eating something familiar but be unable to pinpoint exactly what it is because you can't see it!

The actual food is quite good. Would it be worth the prices they were charging if it was just a normal restaurant? Probably not, but obviously since the service is so involved the prices are understandable.

I also like that they are pretty subtle about the fact that they are a vegan restaurant, so I imagine this exposes a lot of otherwise stubborn meat eaters to some delicious vegan food.

Due to the expense I don't see myself coming back here anytime soon, but it was definitely worth it for the experience and I would absolutely recommend it to others.

Pros: Unique dining experience, Friendly, attentive service, Great food

Cons: Expensive

MeganCarrillo

Points +36

Vegan
08 Mar 2022

Amazing Experience

So unique and such a unique experience

Pros: 100% vegan, Great experience, Friendly staff

chefshannon

Points +274

Vegan
09 Jan 2022

Unique experience!

Truly excellent 7 course meal! All while eating in complete darkness! Pre set menu that is not revealed until after dinner #Veganuary

Pros: Unique experience , Excellent food , excellent cocktails , Great for a special occasion

Cons: Expensive but worth the splurge, I had a little trouble with not being able to see, Not for picky eaters - must be adventurous

GavinGraham

Points +24

Vegetarian
08 Jan 2022

Foodie Fun

It’s like a game to try and guess what you’re eating with every dish. We loved every bite and laughed the entire time. Amazing food and experience.

Pros: All vegan, Many courses brought one at a time., Unique experience

Cons: Maybe if pitch black darkness bothers you

Chelsea724

Points +1110

Vegan
20 Dec 2021

Amazing experience and incredible food

Wow!!! I was so nervous to go here. Eat in the PITCH BLACK???? But im so glad we did it. YES! It is expensive. But it’s 7 courses of mind blowing vegan food, fun staff, and unique experience. I’ll probably never do it again but so glad I did. You won’t be disappointed.

SKEats

Points +23

Vegan
03 Dec 2021

What a sight!

Went here with my hubby (non veg) for our anniversary and what an experience!

I had been wanting to go for some time, but we were a bit apprehensive about the concept of not being able to see our food or even know what we're ordering. We finally shook the nerves and made the reservations. I'll tell you know if you're on the fence, just do it!

A bit of entertainment and delicious food, it was well worth the price to us. It was fun relying on our other senses to attempt to guess what we were eating (my husband and I made a competition out of it to see who would be closest to the correct answer) and listening to the cacophony of people trying to do the same. It was a laugh to say the least. If you're looking for quiet and romantic, ehhh I'm not so sure this is the place, but nonetheless a unique experience.

Taste and Flavor wise, everything came out well prepared. With having no choice on what you're being presented, some foods may not be suitable for every palate, but there wasn't much of anything I can say we downright didn't like. Even my "meat-eater" husband devoured everything on his plate (or so he said, I mean I couldn't see him lol)

If we had to do all over, 10/10 would return no doubt. It's a cool experience.

Pros: Good Food, Entertaining, Nice portions for money spent

Cons: A little noisy (didn't really bother us but still)

Veganmouse

Points +1291

Vegan
29 Oct 2021

Incredible experience

Food was delicious and overall experience was amazing. Felt very zen and relaxing eating in the dark, and fun trying to guess the menu

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Price

QuiyanaScott

Points +105

Mostly Veg
26 Sep 2021

Loved it!

All the dishes were phenomenal, my waitress was phenomenal, and because it was completely dark my usually quiet boyfriend actually conversed with me lol. Win-win situation!

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-26

Pros: Food , Service , Experience

Cons: Expensive

Weniki1013

Points +64

Vegan
02 Jul 2021

Great food and experience

It's a unique experience, for sure. The food was fantastic and love that it's vegan. The service was great as well and would highly recommend for anyone to try at least once. Pricey but worth it.

Pros: Lots

Cons: Pricey

Ch246

Points +566

Vegan
14 Oct 2020

Fun!!

Really fun experience and great food!!!




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