Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails
Paradise Road, Las Vegas
Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical dinner pick for steak, seafood, classic cocktails off the Strip corridor. Book Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails when the group wants a familiar Las Vegas dinner format rather than a tasting-menu or cuisine-specific destination; dine in rather than treating it as a takeout play.
About Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails
5 PM is the useful signal here: Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails is an evening Las Vegas pick, with hours from 5 PM to 12 AM every day. For a first-timer, the basics are simple: the venue is in Las Vegas, it opens nightly at 5 PM, the dress code is smart casual.
The stronger reason to consider it is clarity around the basics. Plan for a smart-casual evening visit and confirm details such as awards, chef names, tasting menus, prices, seating, or service format directly with the venue.
Pick it for dinner, not lunch
Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails is open from 5 PM to 12 AM daily, so it should be treated as a dinner or later-evening option rather than a lunch stop. For takeout or delivery, check directly with the venue before planning an off-premise meal. If the goal is to compare more Las Vegas options, use our full Las Vegas restaurants guide.
The practical plan is straightforward: consider it for an evening meal in Las Vegas, dress smart casual, confirm operational details directly with the venue before you go. For pricing, seating, menu structure, dietary accommodations, or bar seating, check with the restaurant before building the evening around a specific format.
Who should choose it over another Vegas dinner
Choose Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails when the group wants a Las Vegas restaurant with nightly evening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Skip it if the night depends on a specific award history, a named chef, a tasting-menu structure, or a published price point; confirm those details before building the evening around them.
Compared with other named options, Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails is the more direct choice when its evening schedule and smart-casual dress code fit the plan. If your group is still deciding, you can also compare it with Lotus of Siam, Marrakech, Bramàre – Inspired Italian, Braseria by EDO, or Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road.
Planning details
- Location
- 3900 Paradise Rd Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89169
- Website
- cleaverlasvegas.com
- Phone
- (702) 538-9888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cleaver sits off the Las Vegas Strip and favors culinary focus over spectacle. The room is intentionally restrained: butchered meats, seafood and classic cocktails carry the evening while architectural theatricality takes a back seat. Paradise Road’s concentration of independent, chef-driven operations gives the venue a local, considered register; the dining room behaves like an occasion itself rather than a backdrop. Overall the atmosphere reads quieter and purposeful, a place where the cooking and drinks program define the night and the table is the principal attraction.
Best For
Cleaver is built for occasions that center on the meal — birthdays, anniversaries, group bookings and pre-event dinners — offering a serious steakhouse experience without the resort surcharge. Its meat-and-seafood format broadens the table’s reach so parties with non–red-meat eaters find thoughtfully sourced options rather than token dishes. The off-Strip address appeals to locals and anyone who prefers a quieter, less tourist-driven evening; it’s a natural pick for celebratory dinners, date nights and groups that want focused cooking and classic cocktails to anchor the night.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s butcher-and-seafood promise: the Cleaver-style filet and the NY strip are signature preparations worth ordering, and the pork belly mac and cheese is a notable, indulgent accompaniment. The menu gives seafood the same sourcing seriousness as the steaks, so opt for a seafood main when someone at the table avoids red meat. Complement mains with one of the classic cocktails from the bar. For larger parties and celebratory meals, mention the group size when reserving so the table can match the occasion-oriented format.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark interior with intimate booths, retro stylish atmosphere, darker bar area preferred over bright open room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Cleaver style filet
- NY strip
- pork belly mac and cheese
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Marrakech, Notable alternative
- Bramàre – Inspired Italian, Notable alternative
- Braseria by EDO, French and Spanish, French and Spanish
- Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road, Notable alternative
- Lotus of Siam, Thai, Thai
Restaurant context
How it compares in Las Vegas
Marrakech is the better choice when the point of dinner is a more themed, group-friendly night, while Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails is the safer pick for diners who want the steakhouse-adjacent comfort of meat, seafood, classic cocktails. For first-timers trying to avoid a polarizing choice, Cleaver is easier to understand; for a dinner that feels more event-like, Marrakech has the clearer angle.
Bramàre – Inspired Italian and Braseria by EDO are stronger if the group wants a defined culinary lane. Bramàre points toward Italian, while Braseria by EDO is the better fit for French and Spanish cooking. Choose Cleaver instead when the table is split between steak, seafood, cocktails and does not want to commit to one cuisine direction.
Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road and Lotus of Siam are the clearer calls for Thai food and a more specific food-first plan. Cleaver is easier to position as a general-purpose dinner, especially for mixed groups, but Lotus of Siam is the sharper alternative when everyone is aligned on Thai and the meal matters more than a steak-and-cocktail format.
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Compare Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| Marrakech | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| Bramàre – Inspired Italian | Las Vegas | ; | No published awards |
| Braseria by EDO | Las Vegas | French and Spanish | No published awards |
| Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road | Paradise | ; | No published awards |
| Lotus of Siam | Las Vegas | Thai | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails?
Dinner is the clear choice, because the venue is open 5 PM to 12 AM every day. That schedule makes it an evening Las Vegas option rather than a lunch stop. For other possibilities, compare it with Lotus of Siam or Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road.
Can Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails accommodate groups?
For group plans, confirm party-size policies, private dining, seating arrangements directly with the restaurant. The venue is open nightly from 5 PM to 12 AM. If your group is comparing options, Marrakech or Bramàre – Inspired Italian may also be worth considering.
Is Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails good for a special occasion?
It can be a sensible Las Vegas choice if your special occasion fits the schedule: evening hours and smart-casual dress. For specifics such as seating, pricing, or special arrangements, confirm directly with the venue. Braseria by EDO is another named option to compare.
What are alternatives to Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails in Las Vegas?
Other named options to compare include Lotus of Siam, Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road, Bramàre – Inspired Italian, Marrakech, Braseria by EDO. Choose based on the kind of evening your group wants, check current hours, dress expectations, reservation details with each venue.
