When it comes to world-class entertainment, luxury brand shopping, and famous chefs, Las Vegas locals have it all. But sometimes the thought of navigating traffic on the Strip, paying for parking, and dodging tourists on a frenetic trek through a bustling casino floor is enough to keep residents closer to home. This is where the Guest House, a new restaurant projected to open in mid-December at Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard, comes in.

“We’d like to be that one place the local community can go without going into a hotel on the Strip that has access to the highest level of food, wine, and spirits paired with in-demand music programming all under one roof,” says Raj Kumar, founder of RDM Hospitality, the company behind the restaurant.

With those thoughts in mind, Kumar assembled a team that includes executive chef Todd Mark Miller, the chef behind Barclay Prime’s famous $120 Philly cheesesteak and a key STK alum, and George Martin, a Vegas restaurant industry pro who was the general manager at Prime Steakhouse, Bouchon, STK Steakhouse and other Las Vegas powerhouse restaurants. Their vision was keenly set on debuting the Guest House in Las Vegas first, but an opportunity to open last spring in Austin, Texas, shifted their focus. The Austin restaurant quickly became a celebrity magnet that attracted Michael Jordan, Gordon Ramsay, Steve Aoki, and other stars.

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On the heels of the Texas location opening, the team is putting the finishing touches on the sprawling 15,000-square-foot Vegas venue, which sits next to the Ethel M store and the mall’s playground. Upon entry, diners will be transported to an oasis of earth tones accentuated by live, lush greenery and an ambient fragrance with notes of tobacco, anise, and citrus. An open floor plan with soaring 13-foot ceilings will house multiple environments, meaning diners can choose between sharing charcuterie and a quiet glass of wine under the pair of nine-foot-long, 100-year-old crystal Egyptian chandeliers in the parlor — or a more energetic night out in the main dining room anchored by “the Babel,” a shimmering, cylindrical light fixture that will be surrounded by plush, round banquettes.

A live DJ will set the tone seven days a week from an oversized metal birdcage placed prominently between the sunken living room bar and the dining area. Additional standout elements include an 18-foot-long live edge wood table in the soundproofed private dining room, chain-linked empire chandeliers in the sunken living room bar, and a secret entrance and exit for VIPs to slip in and out unseen.

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The “New American” menu will include popular dishes from the original location, including chicken tenders, steak tartare, beet salad, and spicy rigatoni. The restaurant will bake its buttery feuilletée brioche daily and laminate it in front of guests in a window-enclosed corner, where fresh pasta will also be made during the day. Other offerings will include hot and cold seafood items, an expansive caviar menu, and exclusive Vegas dishes such as foie gras French toast and wagyu with fresh shaved truffle. Miller hints at secret menu items and special preparations — including a secret burger and the possible return of his celebrated cheesesteak — for savvy locals in-the-know to enjoy alongside the restaurant’s extensive wine menu and signature cocktails. Upon debuting in the former Tommy Bahama retail space, the restaurant will be open seven days a week, from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Other details will include free valet parking, a members-only speakeasy located behind temperature-controlled wine lockers, and luxurious vanities in the women’s powder room. “We are aiming to create something extremely special to the community — a beautiful environment that fosters excitement, inspires connection, and becomes a true gathering spot,” Kumar says.

The Guest House Las Vegas

The Guest House Las Vegas.

The Guest House