Best Friend
The Strip, Las Vegas
Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Best Friend is a good pick for a lively Strip dinner when the group wants energy, shareable ordering, a less formal night out. Go earlier if conversation matters; go later if dinner is part of a bigger Las Vegas evening. Repeat visitors should order around the current menu instead of chasing a fixed list.
About Best Friend
Best Friend is a Las Vegas evening option open every day of the week. The basics are simple: it opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
For planning, use the hours and dress code to decide whether Best Friend fits your Las Vegas plans.
Choose it when the hours fit your Las Vegas dinner plan
Best Friend works well to evaluate as an evening venue because the schedule begins at 4 PM every day. Earlier evening plans are possible from that opening time, while Friday and Saturday offer the latest closing time at 12 AM. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Las Vegas restaurants guide, then compare options such as Best Friend, How Ya Dough'n Pizza, La La Noodle, La Pizza e La Pasta, NoMad Bar Las Vegas, Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly.
Timing is the main planning detail. Sunday through Thursday, the hours are 4–11 PM. Friday and Saturday, the hours are 4 PM–12 AM. For dishes, prices, service format, check directly before you go.
Repeat visitors should rely on current details, not assumptions
If you have been before, avoid planning around assumptions such as a fixed signature order, a particular menu format, or a guaranteed dining style. The dependable facts are the daily evening opening time, later Friday and Saturday closing time, smart-casual dress code.
For a wider Las Vegas plan, pair dinner research with our full Las Vegas bars guide, our full Las Vegas hotels guide, our full Las Vegas wineries guide, our full Las Vegas experiences guide. If Best Friend is not the right fit, consider other dining options or compare it with How Ya Dough'n Pizza, La La Noodle, La Pizza e La Pasta, NoMad Bar Las Vegas, Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly.
Quick reference: Best Friend is in Las Vegas, opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday, closes at 12 AM Friday and Saturday, has a smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- parkmgm.com
- Phone
- +17027306770
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Best Friend is a high-energy, modern Korean-American restaurant that leans into the Las Vegas Strip’s appetite for spectacle without sacrificing culinary seriousness. The room registers before the menu does: you notice the noise and the temperature of the dining floor first, then the precision behind the plates. The kitchen pairs technical skill with an unserious approach to formality, producing food that favors bold flavor and immediacy over ceremony. It’s a contemporary, trendy spot that feels effortless and deliberately loud in a way that makes midweek feel like a Saturday.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for nightlife and social occasions. Its loud-but-not-punishing energy and Strip location make it ideal for date nights that want buzz, group dinners and celebrations where the room’s heat amplifies the mood, and late-night outings that stretch past conventional dinner hours. The service and plating skew toward upscale casual rather than formal tasting menus, so it fits parties that want skilled cooking in a lively, unbuttoned environment rather than a hushed, ceremonious dining experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s bold, Korean-American flavors and pick a few of the signature plates to share—these are designed to stand out in a lively room. Highlights to try include the Kogi Short Rib Tacos, the Birria Ramen and the Southside Sticky Ribs; they showcase the hybrid cooking the restaurant is known for. Expect concentration of flavor and confident technique rather than delicate restraint, and plan to enjoy food in a social, animated setting where sharing and sampling across the table make for the best experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and immersive Koreatown-inspired space alive with color, lush sofas, hip-hop music from resident DJs spinning vinyl, and a lively party atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Kogi Short Rib Tacos
- Birria Ramen
- Southside Sticky Ribs
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose La La Noodle if the group wants a simpler casual meal with less of a production feel. Choose NoMad Bar Las Vegas if drinks and a bar-led New American format matter more than a high-energy restaurant room.
Restaurant context
How it compares on the Strip
Best Friend is the stronger choice when ambiance and group energy matter more than a tightly defined cuisine lane. La Pizza e La Pasta and Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly make more sense for diners who want Italian ordering with fewer decisions, while Best Friend is better for a louder, more social table.
For easiest booking energy, La La Noodle is the cleaner fallback if the group wants something casual and direct. How Ya Dough'n Pizza is the sharper pick for sourdough pizza specifically, not a full Vegas-night restaurant experience. If the priority is drinks and New American food in a bar setting, NoMad Bar Las Vegas is the better cross-shop.
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Compare Best Friend
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Friend | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| La Pizza e La Pasta | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| La La Noodle | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| How Ya Dough’n Pizza | Las Vegas | Sourdough pizza | No published awards |
| NoMad Bar Las Vegas | Las Vegas | New American | 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5112024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6412023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Best Friend?
For bookings, check directly with the venue. Plan around the hours: Best Friend is open 4–11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 4 PM–12 AM Friday and Saturday. If you are comparing options, La Pizza e La Pasta is another venue to consider.
Can I eat at the bar at Best Friend?
For bar seating or a bar-dining format, check directly with the venue. Best Friend is open daily from 4 PM, with later closing hours on Friday and Saturday. NoMad Bar Las Vegas may be useful as a comparison if you are considering another Las Vegas venue.
What should I order at Best Friend?
Check the current menu directly before you go rather than relying on a fixed recommendation. La La Noodle and Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly are other venues you may want to compare while planning.
What should a first-timer know about Best Friend?
Best Friend is in Las Vegas, opens at 4 PM daily, has a smart-casual dress code. Sunday through Thursday it closes at 11 PM; Friday and Saturday it closes at 12 AM. How Ya Dough'n Pizza is another option to consider while comparing dining choices.
Can Best Friend accommodate groups?
For group accommodations, private dining, or seating capacity, check directly with the venue and use the hours when choosing a time. La Pizza e La Pasta is another venue to compare for group planning.
