Yardbird
Southern · South Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States
The Read
Chef
Sandra Palomo
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Yardbird is a practical Las Vegas choice when timing and Strip convenience matter more than a formal destination-dining setup. It suits late-evening celebrations, dates, business meals that need an easy booking path and a central location, though the available details do not support judging specific dishes, chef credentials, or price precision.
About Yardbird
11 PM is the number that matters here: Yardbird is a practical Las Vegas pick when timing is the main planning concern. In a city where dining plans can shift, the verified daily closing time gives Yardbird a useful role for guests who care most about schedule.
The case for choosing Yardbird is convenience first. Verified details are limited: Yardbird is in Las Vegas, keeps daily hours, lists a smart casual dress code. The available information does not verify chef credentials, signature dishes, price, menu format, or specific service features, so treat this as a logistics-minded choice rather than a heavily documented destination meal.
A late-evening Las Vegas choice when flexibility matters
Yardbird makes the strongest sense when the group values timing and a simple plan. Its verified hours run until 11 PM every day, with opening listed at 7 AM Monday through Friday and 9 AM Saturday and Sunday.
The verified dress code is smart casual, which is useful to know before planning the rest of the evening. Beyond that, the available venue details do not confirm table setup, room layout, privacy options, or pacing, so confirm those directly if they matter for the occasion.
Where it sits against other options
Choose Yardbird when the priority is a Las Vegas meal with daily hours and straightforward planning. For comparison, Cote, CUT Las Vegas, Estiatorio Milos, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Las Vegas may be worth checking depending on the group's preferences and availability.
For broader planning, use the Las Vegas restaurants guide, plus the Las Vegas hotels and bars guides if the meal is only one piece of the night.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yardbird places Southern-rooted comfort cooking squarely on the Las Vegas Strip, translating homey Fried Chicken traditions into a focused, high-volume restaurant concept. The writing emphasizes disciplined sourcing and technical care, so the mood reads like familiar, well-executed comfort food rather than fast-casual fare. On a corridor known for spectacle and celebrity-driven fine dining, Yardbird lands as an approachable counterpoint: relaxed and direct in its mission, but calibrated for the demands of Strip traffic. The result is a casual, confident dining room that feels both regionally specific and built for a busy, metropolitan crowd.
Best For
Yardbird works best for groups, brunch crowds and casual meetups where familiar, shareable Southern plates are the priority. The menu’s signature items—Llewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken, Chicken and Waffles and Buttermilk Biscuits—lend themselves to communal ordering, making it a reliable option for parties who want a straightforward, comforting meal on the Strip. Because the concept foregrounds hearty, timeless dishes executed with care, it’s equally at home with daytime brunch trade and evening groups seeking unfussy, well-sourced American food in a lively Las Vegas setting.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature items: Llewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken is the anchor, and the Buttermilk Biscuits are an essential accompaniment. For brunch visitors, the Chicken and Waffles is a clear pick; for groups, opt to share a whole or family-style portion of the fried chicken alongside sides and biscuits so everyone can sample. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on Southern classics, choose a mix of fried and comfort-plate items to showcase the kitchen’s strengths rather than ordering a la carte unfamiliar specialties.
Planning details
Location
3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Yardbird is not the fit
Try Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Las Vegas for a similarly accessible group option, or CUT Las Vegas if the night needs a more occasion-driven steakhouse setting.
Restaurant context
How Yardbird compares in Las Vegas
Yardbird is the easier recommendation when the group needs a late, central Las Vegas meal without turning the booking into a project. Cote is the sharper pick for diners who specifically want a Korean steakhouse format, while CUT Las Vegas is the stronger special-occasion steakhouse play if the budget and mood support a more formal dinner.
For a seafood-led meal, Estiatorio Milos is the more focused alternative. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Las Vegas is the safer broad-appeal cross-shop for mixed groups, especially when not everyone wants a steakhouse or a format-driven meal. Zeppola Cafe is less directly comparable, but can make sense when the occasion is more casual and the group wants a simpler stop.
Explore Las Vegas
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Yardbird guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Yardbird
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardbird | Las Vegas | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Cote | Las Vegas | Korean steakhouse | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #212026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #96Star Wine Lists 20262026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #22025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #102025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #652025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #732025 James Beard Award Semifinalists |
| Zeppola Cafe | Las Vegas | , | No published awards |
| Estiatorio Milos | Las Vegas | , | No published awards |
| CUT Las Vegas | Las Vegas | , | No published awards |
| Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Las Vegas | Las Vegas | , | No published awards |
How Yardbird Las Vegas compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yardbird good for solo dining?
Yardbird can be a practical Las Vegas option for solo diners who mainly need flexible timing. Verified hours are 7 AM–11 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM–11 PM Saturday and Sunday. Specific seating options and service format are not verified here, so check directly if you need a particular setup.
Does Yardbird handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified in the available information. If that matters, confirm with Yardbird before you go. The verified details are its Las Vegas location, smart casual dress code, daily hours.
Can I eat at the bar at Yardbird?
Bar seating details are not verified in the available information. Yardbird's daily hours may make it useful for flexible Las Vegas planning, but you should confirm seating options directly if you do not want a standard table.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yardbird?
The verified information confirms daily hours, but it does not verify a specific lunch or dinner menu. Yardbird is listed as open 7 AM–11 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM–11 PM Saturday and Sunday, so choose the time that fits your plan and confirm current menu details directly.
What are alternatives to Yardbird?
Other names to consider include Cote, CUT Las Vegas, Estiatorio Milos, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Las Vegas, Zeppola Cafe. Yardbird is the practical pick when its verified Las Vegas location, smart casual dress code, daily hours fit your plans.
