Downtown Vegas spot serving inventive, shareable comfort food like crispy chicken skins and butter burgers, with a hip vibe and rooftop patio.
"Modern downtown restaurant Carson Kitchen has an al fresco rooftop and a rock and roll sensibility reminiscent of its founder, the late celebrity chef Kerry Simon. The restaurant shakes up its menu seasonally, exploring new ways to play with nostalgic comfort foods. Reliable mainstays include pork belly served in a pool of ocher buffalo sauce and a cast iron skillet filled with sweet and smoky bacon jam and a slice of melted Havarti, ready to be scooped onto toasted slices of baguette. You also can’t go wrong with the starter of crispy chicken skins with smoke-infused honey." - Janna Karel
"Find a menu of shared plates, sandwiches, flatbreads baked in the hearthstone oven, garden dishes, entrees and a playful take on desserts. On the drinks side, micro-brewed soda brands, such as Virgil's, along with handcrafted cocktails and an array of small-batch brews and global wines. Open for lunch and dinner." - Janna Karel
"Carson’s Kitchen does fancy Southern-style comfort food in a restored hotel space downtown. When it isn’t 110 degrees outside, ask for a seat on the rooftop patio where you can drink one of their funky cocktails, like the Let’s Hug It Out made with mezcal, house sour mix, amaro, and lavender bitters. Get the crispy chicken skins with smoked honey to share with the table, their molasses-glazed meatloaf sandwich for your main, and the donut bread pudding for a gooey end to the meal. Carson’s is a great spot to grab a chill dinner before heading to a show at the Smith Center a few blocks away." - emmy kasten
"Carson Kitchen’s cozy rooftop patio reflects the neighborhood charm of the Fremont East location. Diners can settle in beneath the twinkling string lights above and enjoy the restaurant’s signature reimagined comfort food menu, which includes crispy chicken skins with smoked honey, tempura green beans, a creative cocktail list, plus beer and wine." - Janna Karel
"You won’t be the first to visit Carson Kitchen just for the crispy chicken skins, served with a smoked honey sauce for dipping. Takeout and online ordering available." - Janna Karel
