Howlin' Ray's - Las Vegas

Honestly, Howlin Rays is definitely towards the top in terms of best chicken sandwiches. I got a chicken sandwich with their second hottest sauce and it was delicious. The spiciness level was very nice but would probably opt for their hottest sauce next time. Their fries are so flavorful and crunchy. And their tenders are huge but also delicious. Wish they had this on the east coast. Cant wait to try this again.

I left many 5 starreviews in Vegas so far...this is the most earned one! Legit best chicken tenders ever. Super friendly service. Banana pudding was delicious. Ordered the mild tenders & were extremely impressed by the fry job. Outside the crispy & juicy breading was 10xs better than the fried chicken I had at nellies for triple the $$! The meat was all white & juicy beyond expectation.

howlin rays is extremely good, definitely one of the best chicken sandwiches i’ve ever had. even the fries were amazing. one flaw is the price though, it’s pretty expensive but honestly, it’s worth it. the staff are extremely nice and the service is amazing. we got our food quick and it was fresh. this place is hard to find, if you’re not familiar with the venetian. 10/10

$25 for 3 chicken tenders and fries. Portion wise this was big enough for the price so no problem there. The chicken itself was juicy but it is coated in a very thick layer of seasoning/salt. It unfortunately made it very unenjoyable. Spice level wise there are 6 spice categories to choose from, I went down the middle and added hot sauce to it after.

Wow.. where to start.. Service was very friendly. There was a little bit of a wait, but the food is made fresh. I had the 3 JUMBO wings and fries.. Chicken was hot and very fresh. I had it brushed with the medium sauce. Just amazing. Nice heat with an abundance of flavor. I think there are 3 levels hotter.. Absolutely no way. The fries were thick, hot and seasoned nicely. I want to try the tenders next.. A little pricey for chicken wings, but its inside a casino so it wasnt too bad in comparison. Raising Canes might be in trouble 🤔. I need a nap!!!

Amazing chicken burger. Got the mild because wanted to taste the actual flavours. Got a tender in HOT. Big mistake!! They ain't playin!!! The rest of the foodcourt is overhyped, got a jerk chicken quasadilla from the Mexican place, ZERO flavour had to use Ray's sauce to give it some life. The server suggested the Banana Pudding, AMAZING!! just what you need after trying the HOT tender.

Over at Chicken Guy you get the smallest 3 chicken tenders for almost $20, .It's ridiculous. I'm so glad we came here because the tenders are absolutely huge and they are so good. Everything was delicious!! Dont sleep on The Sando because its BOMB. We got fries, The Sando, Banana Pudding and 3 Big Ol Tenders for about $45, which is a decent price in a fancy Vegas Casino like Venetian.

We were super stoked to find out that they just opened up a location here inside the Venetian food court! I've been to the LA location where the lines are always long. There wasn't a line here! They make some fried chicken, but do it extremely well. They have six level of spices to choose from, and I would say medium is perfect. We did try hot, and it was manageable. We ordered the chicken sandwich, wings, and tender. Everything we ordered was delicious. We actually came back again before heading back home.

If you've ever tried to go to the Howlin Ray's in LA and gotten rekt by the lines, you are like me. Honestly was so glad when I walked by it while staying at the Venetian. I got medium and it was perfect! The Hot is a huge jump from medium (trust me, I tried it and was absolutely insane). I really like how it's crispy but still tender. Make sure to get their comeback sauce!

I'm so excited to see better food options in the Casino food courts. The recent overhaul of the food court brought in some great eats. We decided on Howlin' Ray's and ordered a three piece chicken tender medium, added a side of fries and one of each sauce. The girl at the counter was polite and efficient and I placed and paid for my order quickly. Our order was ready in about eight minutes and the fries were hot & crisp and seasoned well. The tenders were HUGE! Crispy & juicy. The medium heat was perfect and their "ranch" style sauce was herbaceous and a perfect accompaniment. Value wise it was great too, the three huge tenders were $15 and the fries $5. We split the meal and were both full.

I've had Howlin' Ray's before at their Chinatown location in LA, and it was absolutely bomb. Knowing how good the chicken sandwich is, I had to try the Vegas location inside The Venetian. I went with mild this time, and it was perfectly spicy--last time I tried medium and that was just a bit more heat than I needed. This is still the standard I use to judge every other hot chicken sandwich, and so far, nothing else has measured up. Absolutely worth a visit. I'd definitely return and highly recommend it.

Howling Ray's have such good chicken . Usual You have to wait long lines in Los Angles, but this location is quick and efficient. I go with only the mild level, since I like their spicy, but I also like to taste the moist chicken tenders. It's located in the Venetian side of the casino floor. There's plenty of seats in the area, staff is friendly as well. Solid recommendation

There are hundreds of fried chicken places. Spicy and hot versions have gained attention and traction over the many years. One notable entry into this landscape, has been Howlin' Rays. It started out in LA and almost immediately after opening, caught fire. There were lines that lasted for 2 hours. So I never went. Then I thought I had a window. I managed to get there, with the parking lot hardly crowded. But it was on the day it was closed. LOL. Yes, I am dumb. So when they opened an outpost in Las Vegas, I knew I had a better crack. This branch is located in the new Via Via food court at the Venetian. There is hardly a line, but the menu, unlike in LA, is restricted to only 3 chicken options. The Sando, Tenders or the Wings. Then there are some sides. Nothing to write home about. I chose the Sando with everything (boneless breast, comeback sauce, pickles, and slaw on a butter bun). I kept wondering, how can they serve breast chicken meat that is usually very dry. But they did and that too, in a moist, tender and flavorful fashion. You get the option to choose 6 different heat levels. I went with medium (feel the burn). How was it? Fantastic. The fried chicken was optimally crisped to emanate a balance between crunch and the spice flavor. The chicken itself, really impressed me. All the ingredients were well balanced and constructed. Yes, it was worth the long wait for me, for an amazing fried chicken sandwich. Will I try it again in LA and ruin hours of my day? No way.

Holy spicy This was my first time trying Howlin' Ray's, and it didn't disappoint! It's located on the main floor in the Venetian. I want to first say that I'm thankful I saw the portion size from other customers. The food is HUGE! I ordered 2 sides of medium tenders and French fries. I feel like I can handle heat pretty well, but I was struggling a little bit, in a good way. I waited no more than 15 minutes to order and another 10 for it to be ready. This is in a food hall and it can get a little busy, but overall they were speedy and it wasn't too hard to find a place to sit.

Even Better Than the L.A. Location -- Same Amazing Flavor, No Long Lines We've been to the Howlin' Ray's in Los Angeles before, and this is the second location we've visited -- both deserve five stars, but this one even more so. The best part? No hour-long line like in L.A. This location is inside the food court at the Venetian, which makes it super convenient. If you're a local, you get three hours of free parking, so it's an easy stop for a quick meal or a craving fix. The food court is large, clean, and well-organized, and they have enough staff to handle a high volume of orders efficiently. The wait time is short, and the service is smooth. The menu is more limited compared to the Los Angeles location, but everything they offer is top-notch. The chicken tenders and sandwiches are incredible -- juicy, crispy, and seasoned perfectly. The spice levels are exactly as described, from mild to "super hot," and you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. Drinks are served in cans or bottles (not fountain drinks), which is good to know ahead of time. Overall, this is a must-try spot for fans of spicy fried chicken -- same quality and flavor you'd expect from Howlin' Ray's, just without the long wait. Highly recommend.

Howlin' Ray's is located in the food court at The Venetian. There are plenty of options to choose from, but I'm glad we went with this one. My husband and I both ordered the chicken sandwich, mild with fries. I also tried the banana pudding and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. One tip: be careful when choosing your heat level. We picked mild and were still a little surprised at how spicy it was! The service was good, and the food was great. Definitely a solid option if you're in the area.

Howlin' Ray's is great for fast casual dine-in. You'll find them in Via Via Food Hall at The Venetian. There's plenty of seating and good music. Menu offers chicken tenders, wings, the sando, fries, and banana pudding. I've tried the Shake Fries ($5) before and it's very good! They give generous portion of crispy crinkle cut fries tossed in cajun seasoning, it's not too spicy and has amazing flavor! I went back to try The Sando ($16), asked for extra pickles and request to have comeback sauce and coleslaw on the side. Oliver is so nice to place the custom order and the food was made fast! The Sando is excellent! Chicken is a big portion, moist, crispy, and taste fantastic with extra pickles on soft buttery brioche, so yum! They're very accommodating when you ask for the coleslaw and comeback sauce on the side, chicken stays nice and crispy, and the sauce is like a creamy chipotle, served as a light spread or dip. I enjoyed the coleslaw, it's like a delightful salad that complements well with crispy chicken, has a lovely sweetness, nice crunch, and very tasty! Service from Oliver and Allison is so kind, welcoming, cheerful, courteous, and pleasant!

I've tried Howlin' Ray's in LA and was not impressed, but wanted to give it another try when I saw that they had a location in Vegas. In short, I'm glad I gave this location a shot, because it was amazing! It's located in the Venetian food court downstairs, by the casino. The food court was really busy so it was pretty loud overall. The line looked long, but it moved quickly. We ordered a sandwich, tenders, fries, and banana pudding. The tenders were HUGE! I wish I had known how big they were, because I could only finish 2/3. Flavor was amazing, it was nicely breaded and crispy on the outside while juicy on the inside. The banana pudding was smooth and not too sweet, which made it a really nice complement to their hot chicken. The only downside is that water isn't complimentary here (or anywhere in the food court) so plan to pay extra for drinks.

We love hot chicken spots but almost are always disappointed with the hype of places everytime we try one. That still did not stop us from checking out Howling Rays for ourselves when we were staying at the Venetian this past weekend. I described to the guy taking my order my heat tolerance (we like it spicy but not nose running) he recommended the medium so we went with that. We ordered the jumbo wings, the chicken sandwich, fries and both sauces, it all came to about $37. Order was ready in about 7 min and we decided to take it up to our room instead of eating it there. We dug right in after getting back and washing our hands. The fries were plentiful, hot and sooo good especially with the sauces! The chicken sandwich was excellent although it was not spicy at all to us. Maybe the coleslaw on top dialed the heat down but I wish I would've got the hot. The jumbo chicken wings are jumbo for real (like wings just aren't supposed to be this big so it made me pause for a sec) lol but I ate one anyways. It was also very good. It could be a lil more crunch and again the medium wasn't spicy to us at all. Everything was hot and fresh and the service was great! We will definitely come back again next time we're at the Venetian!

Howlin' Ray's is famous in Los Angeles for its Nashville-style hot chicken and long lines but now brings that minus the lines to The Venetian. While it can get busy, the wait is much more manageable but the chicken is just as good. On my visit, I ordered the medium spiced chicken tenders with fries. The tenders were juicy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their comeback sauce. Pro tip: ask for honey and drizzle it over the tenders (or dip them) for a delicious sweet-and-spicy combo. If you're not in the mood for tenders, their chicken sandwich is also a standout as every component shines, from the crispy chicken to the crunchy slaw and soft bun. Definitely check out Howlin' Ray's if you're at The Venetian and craving Nashville Style Fried Chicken and fries.

I've been to Nashville...have eaten at all the top Hot Chicken spots. Without a doubt, Howlin Ray's is a CLASS above, and one of the best chicken sandwiches you can eat in the U.S.A. Quick serve, friendly service that was efficient. The bun, incredibly soft, pillowy. Pickles, perfectly crisp. The chicken...plump...juicy...perfectly crispy. Flavor and heat was PERFECTION. Without a doubt a top contender for the definitive Hot Chicken Sandwich experience.

I loved this place. It's located inside the Venetian food court. Once I placed my order I did not have to wait long. I immediately took the food back to my room so that I could eat my chicken wings without commentary I ordered the 3 wings and fries ($20 a bargain on the strip) Th wings were plump and crispy. The fries didn't require any touch ups. I'm not a big French fry fan but these were delicious and seasoned perfectly. I got the mild sauce for my wings. They come with a slice of bread and pickles. My new go to place.

As someone who's been obsessed with Howlin' Ray's in LA, I had to check out the new Vegas location--and let me just say, they did not disappoint. The Sandwich Hands down, one of the best chicken sandwiches of my life (and that's saying something, because I've had plenty). That perfect crunch on the outside, juicy chicken inside, tangy pickles, creamy slaw--all stacked on a soft bun that somehow holds it all together. Every bite is a flavor bomb. The Fries Crispy, seasoned just right, and the ideal sidekick to the sandwich. I was dunking them like crazy. The Vibe Just like the LA spot, the energy is infectious. The team is super friendly, upbeat, and clearly love what they do. It feels less like fast casual and more like being welcomed into someone's house for fried chicken magic. Overall Howlin' Ray's never misses. Whether you're in LA or Vegas, this place is a must. Come hungry, bring friends, and get ready for some seriously life-changing fried chicken.

Six year ago I stood in a three- hour line, in Chinatown, Los Angeles for the Howlin Rays Nashville hot chicken sandwich. People thought I was crazy but the other 150 people in line with me (all foodies) were onto a great revelation as to the "perfect fried chicken sandwich ". Today in Vegas, I am ecstatic as Howlin Rays is in the Venetian food court. The lines are shorter and the ambiance is different than the shoe-box original store front, but the Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich is just as good as I remembered. A huge and delicious fried chicken breast on a bun with homemade pickles, comeback sauce and slaw. There are six different heat selection to select from with BOLD favors. This is the GOLD standard for the perfect Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. The owner is not behind the counter barking out orders but his vision in alive and well. I'm proud you have survived and yet grown and expanded over the last few trying years. Thanks for making me smile today and remembering just how great you food is. Fabulous job!

Go MEDIUM or go home... I spent the block on Howlin Rays in attempt to soak up more of that Nashville Hot style flavor this place is known for. MEDIUM is totally the sweet spot. If anyone tells you different don't believe them (I'm totally kidding kind of). The savory (with a little kick of spice) flavor profile really showed up and showed out. I ordered the medium tenders just for myself this time instead of the wings and not only were the chicken tenders huge in size they were juicy, packed with flavor today and piping hot! I'm glad I came back for round two after coming across the chef on social media a few weeks ago while he was supporting another chef I follow new restaurant. I love the community and can't wait to come back and try the wings again and give Howlin that additional star... MEDIUM this time of course!

We're staying at the Venetian and Howlin Ray's is located inside the Venetian on the 1st floor Food Court. It's my first time trying Howlin Ray's. I really do not like spicy chicken and was happy that you can get your chicken "original" meaning NO spice. I ordered one wing, fries and a peach tea. My son accompanied me and ordered his chicken spicy. My son's been to the L.A. location Howlin Ray's and recommended it. We were both satisfied with our chicken order. The Sweet Peach Tea is refreshing. The customer service was great. There's plenty of seating as this place is located in a food court.

Worst chicken sandwich I have ever purchased. I should have returned it but after one bite... it looked like I at the whole thing. I will stick to Houston or Dave's Hot Chicken.

Tried Howlin' Ray's at the Venetian food court and it was such a fun experience! The place was clean and not crowded when we came around 9, and the wait was about 15 minutes. I went for the X Hot level and the staff really hyped it up -- they even cheered for me and asked if I wanted to sample before committing. Definitely the spiciest chicken I've ever had, and worth the challenge! The fries portion was huge -- easily big enough to share with a couple of people. Only downside is the water was pricey, but that's the Vegas food court for you. Overall, awesome service, great energy, and chicken that truly delivers on the heat.

Had the Howlin' Ray's Sando Burger (Hot) and omg the flavor was sooo good. The chicken was juicy, crispy, and packed with seasoning -- honestly one of the best I've had. But... the spice level was way too hot for me. I was basically sweating after a few bites. Next time I'm definitely going for a lower spice level so I can actually enjoy more of that flavor without dying

Food: sando country, fries, unsweetened peach tea. I'm not sure what the hype is. Must be for if you get it crazy spicy and since I can't handle spice I thought it was just ok. The chicken was big and I enjoyed the pickles and coleslaw in the sandwich, however I asked for no sauce and they put it in. Am I wrong to prefer chik-fil-A?? Service: I ordered it without the sauce and unfortunately they put the sauce so that was annoying as I didn't want all that mayo and spiciness. Ambiance: inside the Via Via Food Hall on the casino floor. Food court ambiance.

Being from LA, I am familiar with Howlin' Ray's. I first tried them during the pandemic when they were doing delivery from a ghost kitchen in my hometown, where they now have a brick and mortar. I've never been to the original Chinatown location because I heard about their long lines. Their newest location in Vegas was one of the reasons I booked a stay at The Palazzo, where Howlin' is one of the occupants of the newish Via Via Food Hall at the Venetian. When I visited, there was NO line! I always order the Sando, which comes with a boneless breast, comeback sauce, pickles and slaw in a soft bun. The tenders come on a slice of bread with pickles, a traditional presentation, but I like the cool slaw of the Sando with the chicken. I'm a wimp when it comes to spice, so I order mild, which is plenty spicy for me. There are 4 spice levels beyond mild. The Food Hall seating seems pretty plentiful, but I just went back to my room to watch "Friends" reruns. The sandwich was perfect, as always. I don't recall if the price point is the same as in LA, but the convenience if you're staying here can't be beat.

I've been super excited to try Howlin Ray's ever since I first started seeing reviews pop up about it. I admittedly had not heard of it before, but I love hot chicken so it was a must on my list. This spot is tricky to find, as I had read it was in the Venetian food court, but I haven't been to the Venetian in awhile and automatically assumed it was the food court in the Grand Canal Shoppes. Thankfully I used maps on my phone to find it lol! Helpful tip, it's near Blacktap and Bouchon within the actual casino floor. There are a few other fast casual restaurants in the same court area, but we were easily able to find a spot, it was around 8pm on a Friday night. It was noisy, but that's what you expect in Vegas. There was only one guy ahead of us in line, but as we pondered the menu, a younger guy behind us warned about how spicy the "hot" level was. My fiance and I both enjoy spicy food, so we decided to gamble and go with hot for our tenders. The cashier even asked us if we had tried their "hot" before, but we pushed on. I was surprised at how quickly our food was up, it wasn't even 5 minutes after placing our order. As soon as we took our first bite of the tenders, it was noticeably more spicy than other hot chicken chains. I was able to handle the spice, although my stomach has definitely been feeling the after effects lol, but my fiance tapped out. He ended up taking his tenders home so he could dowse them in ranch to cool them down. Flavor-wise, the tenders have a yummy mix of spices and the chicken was juicy and tender. It definitely seemed higher quality than other similar hot chicken spots. The fries were the star in my opinion. For $5 I was hoping they'd live up to what I had read and thankfully they did. They were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with an addicting spice blend sprinkled on top. I could easily have just been happy with those alone. The one knock was that they don't offer water cups, which we found odd, especially when they are serving spicy food! All in all, for $20 for the 3 tenders and fries, I think it was worth it for an occasional diet splurge. Most importantly, it was worth the calories! We will definitely be back, but maybe next time we'll take it down a notch to medium.

Just like the original location in LA - but with a far shorter line than what I remember. There is a slight upcharge from their original location but that's to be expected on the Strip. Service is just as friendly, and food came out quick! Location is very convenient being in Venetian's food plaza right next to the main casino floor. If you're decent with handling heat, I would start with their "hot" level which I think is closer to a typical medium. For the adventurous who can handle heat, "Howlin" was an experience worth doing at least once in my opinion. Not sure how this location does it, but when I had it in LA, it did entail signing a waiver and your food coming with a pair of gloves.

Just as amazing as the LA location! I had the chicken sando and it's still my #1 fried chicken sandwich of all time! Make sure to try their amazing banana pudding as well! The new spot is in the Venetian's newly redesigned food court -- very casual vibes and super convenient. Prices were surprisingly reasonable, especially compared to other options in the hotel. Definitely worth a visit!

Me and my Ohana enjoyed Howlin. We all felt that the chicken was excellent and I will say the mild heat is perfect. Unless you really like hot hot that will knock your socks off I'm sure Howlin will definitely take care of that craving for you. Great tenders great Sando and fries

Howlin Ray's is located in the Via Via Food Court in the Venetian's Casino Floor. You come here for a Hot Chicken Sandwich. Great things have been written about all the venders in this new food court and Eater Las Vegas mentioned that the medium hot chicken sandwich made a "best of the month." so I wanted to try it. They served us a BIG SLOPPY sandwich. (and big sloppy sandwiches are usually tasty) The fried chicken in the sandwich was very good. Nice, crisp, juicy, layered with flavors, a mild heats that were different, and sweet but not too much sweet. The chicken was very good but maybe the slaw and pickles might have been too wet? Maybe too much sauce? I don't know if our sandwich was too wet or made with the wrong kind of bread? Our sandwich was a wet mess and the roll disintegrated so it was hard to eat and enjoy all the layers. The shake fries with comeback sauce seemed freshly prepared and were tasty. Three stars is a positive review on Yelp and translates to A-OK.

I love that there's no line. Unfortunately there's also no care for the food which is why nobody's in line for it. Medium spicy sandwich - I can eat super hot. I'm southeast Asian and I eat Thai chili peppers no problem. The sandwich ended up being too hot for me. I thought I may have picked up someone else's order since it definitely didn't feel like a medium. The problem, though was the sandwich was super soggy. It was dripping wet to where the bun fell apart as I was eating. Also the patty was skinny and not crispy. Fries - the inside was so good, but the outside was burnt hard. The couple pieces that were not burnt were extra perfect. If they would just stick to the recipe and cook times, it would be really good. they can't treat this place like fast food or food court. This is Howlin' Rays that we love so much.

Hard to say anything negative about this place that I've been wanting to try in LA but have never got the chance to go there so once that I saw another location opened up while I was in Vegas, I knew that I had to go. Located inside the Venetian and the new Via Via food hall, there's a couple different places in there in case someone in your group doesn't want some delicious hot chicken. The line wasn't long and the menu is simple, I got a medium chicken sandwich, fries and banana pudding. It took about 10 mins or so for the food to come out and you just grab a seat anywhere since it's open seating or take it back to wherever you are. The sandwich was huge, with plenty of slaw and pickles which is greatly appreciated. Super juicy chicken, ton of seasoning and depending on your spice level, I thought the medium was a good way to taste the spice without ruining your day. The fries were nice and crisp and the banana pudding to end the meal was a great option to cool down any lingering spice. So glad that I was able to come by to try Howlin's Ray's and hopefully be able to check out the OG spot one day but this will have to do.

My one regret the last time I visited LA was that I didn't get around to enjoying some hot chicken from Howlin' Ray's at either of their locations. Then, without trying to look for it, I found one in the Venetian, where I was staying, within their small food court by the casinos, which is also home to some other upscale food vendors and a speakeasy. Being that I am a sucker for glorious hot chicken and Howlin' Ray's is raved about, I couldn't resist taking a short break from my conference to enjoy some. And enjoyed the fact that the kitchen turned the orders around quickly. Now, I have had hot chicken from a couple of Dave's Hot Chicken locations and a couple of Hattie B's locations -- granted, I have had hot chicken at some of the more local hangouts in Nashville, but I am getting to it. But from what I have enjoyed so far, Howlin' Ray's brings the heat. They. BRING. The. Heat. First off, their hot chicken is bona fide--excellent crispy skin. Juicy chicken. The spice mix is heavy, flavorful, and on point. They make delicious hot chicken. It's probably the most delectable and delicious hot chicken I have had in my life, and I have usually enjoyed wicked good hot chicken from the places I have frequented outside of one spot in South Florida, which is no longer in business. When you eat their hot chicken, you feel lucky to enjoy each bite of it, allowing you to go to a place of hot chicken purity. However, their heat levels are scorching. If you order the "Hot" heat for either ordering their wings (which I had) or the tenders (which I didn't), you will experience the spicy alchemy that is their heat. Their "Hot" level is a strong litmus test for whether you need to step back to something less hot or put your foot on the heat gas pedal. And the spice and seasoning are really on the chicken and will stick to your fingers, so if you're feeling the heat, you will definitely feel it more once you lick your fingers, which you can't help but do because the flavor is yummy -- no, I didn't eat my fingers. If you think the "Hot" is maybe hotter than not only you anticipated but hotter than you can handle, you will NOT want to order any chicken with the "Xtra-Hot" or infamous (apparently) Howlin' heat level (which is their hottest spice mix). Of course... I have to experience more than one heat level so I had ordered the X-Hot. All I have to say is, F&$%. The "X-tra Hot" heat level with this wing was like an absolute tsunami of heat that rushes at you at 200 miles per hour with a blood red sky and sun blaring at you across the horizon. It is hotter than the hottest levels I have had at Hattie B's or Dave's with their "Shut the Cluck Up" and "Reaper" heat levels. Substantially hotter. I was drinking the two refreshments I had in front of me -- the large water and the other sparkling beverage I ordered, trying to bring to heat levels in my mouth down with the pickles and bread that came with the wings for each heat level. I avoided the bread from the "X-tra Hot" wing when I realized even in the areas where the wing wasn't sitting, the spices from it still sprinkled on the bread and raised the heat level more. The sweat from my forehead and scalp was flowing -- not quite a waterfall but I was feeling it. Needless to say, I didn't try the Howlin' heat level on this initial visit. I probably will whenever I return to Vegas or LA, but do so at your own risk and expense. Because Howlin' Ray's brings it, and they bring it hard.

Howlin Ray's has hit the Vegas strip!! And real fans of HR don't have to worry about a diminished quality or experience. Johnny, Amanda, Juce, Mario, Ali, everyone from the OG team is there to make sure everything is run the right way and things don't change just because they are in a major hotel! Food is still absolutely delicious and the best chicken you're ever going to eat. Fries are hot and crispy, tenders and crunchy and soft, banana pudding is outrageous, and that Sando is still the best there is. The new staff is fantastic. The food hall is bright, new, and exciting. The whole HR set up is the best in the area! HR fans need to pay a visit and newcomers won't be disappointed

I walked in and admitted it was my fist time at Howlin' Rays and the entire staff howled a warm welcome for me from the kitchen to the ordering kiosk. I was overwhelmed in a more nice less awk way. The food was good. I wanted it to burn my tongue and the experience didn't disappoint. I ordered the Sando with medium plus and it was delicious. The fries are equally good. Great spot at the Venetian. Will return! And huge shout out to Lexie, Mark, Moniqa and the whole team!

Lives up to the hype. A deliciously made hot chicken sandwich. Didn't have a long line midweek for lunch. I wouldn't wait in a long line for it but it's definitely a bomb chicken sandwich with. Good portion of chicken. Inside the Venetian hotel first floor food court next to the casino.

Never had a chance to try the Howlin' Rays in Pasadena or Chinatown, so I was so excited they opened this one in Las Vegas at my home base, the Venetian. Came when they opened around 11 and there was already a lot of people waiting for their orders. However, once you order, the food comes out really quickly. Workers were super friendly. The owner Johnny was there still training up the staff and I talked to him for a bit. Super cool guy. I got the mild chicken sando, shake fries, single mild tender, and the banana pudding. Wasn't too spicy, but there is a little kick at the end. Chicken was a good size and was nice and juicy. My sandwich held up well too and did not fall apart while eating it. Fries were really good, nice and crispy and they give you a lot for $5. The banana pudding was a perfect treat at the end of the meal. I've had a lot of Nashville hot chicken, and Howlin' Rays lives up to its reputation. I will for sure be back on my next Vegas trip.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and it had the longest line out of all the the vendors at the new Venetian Via Via food hall. We wanted to try just the chicken strips and fried potatoes but they were sold out for the day. Ended up ordering the sandwhich at the Spicy level and an order of fries. The chicken sandwhich was good but nothing spectacular compared to other hot chicken places. The spicy level wasn't too spicy. The fries are pretty good and has a light coating that made it nice and crispy. It was also nicely seasoned. Overall it's good but isnt a place I would return to.

Delicious Nashville-style chicken spot located inside the new Venetian food hall. The staff brought great energy and were genuinely friendly, which added to the experience. There's also plenty of seating, so finding a spot to sit and enjoy your food isn't an issue. I ordered the mild chicken, and even that had a nice kick to it. The chicken was juicy and packed with flavor, easily standing up to some of the spots I've tried in Nashville itself. The fries were hot, crispy, and seasoned just right. Everything hit the spot. Overall, great food, good vibes, and definitely a place I'll be returning to.

I can't say that I'm a Howlin' Ray's day 1 when they were operating out of a food truck, but I've been going since they first opened their first brick and mortar location in Chinatown. My friends and I spent A LOT of hours waiting in that line. I'm talking waiting 3 to 4 hours, but it was fun. We'd all meet up and hang out in line and shared delicious sandwiches together. In addition to the waiting, my girlfriend at the time and I would drive ALL the way from Anaheim to LA just for Howlin' Ray's. This past weekend I finally got to check out their Vegas location for lunch and it's just as good as home minus the crazy wait times. There was a line, but I think I waited about 15 minutes. I have conquered Howlin' twice and as a spice fiend/addict, let me warn you now: Howlin' is NO JOKE. I have yet to try Howlin+ which is a "secret" spice level. However, if you're like me and like learning things the hard way be prepared to clear out the rest of your schedule for the rest of the day. Howlin' will have your ears ringing in pain, your mouth quivering from pure agony, a sudden episode of uncontrollable hiccups, and your stomach will feel like it's being ripped apart from the inside. 10/10 would do it again. However, for lunch I decided to play it cool and went with just a nice regular Hot which I think would be pretty spicy for a lot of people. Personally it was just right. X-Hot gets into painful territory as well and while it's not nearly as bad as Howlin, it's still pretty painful. Anyway, like I mentioned earlier, it's the same good ol' chicken sando from home. Delicious slaw, buttery bun, perfectly fried/cooked chicken, all creating the most tastiest bites every time you sink your teeth into it. Very balanced. The slaw is vinegar based if I recall correctly, so if you're not a fan of mayo, this is good news for you. The only downer is that they don't offer sides like the mac salad (which I LOVE) or Mario style, or waffles (yet), so just sandos, wings, fries, and tenders for now. Also to the yelper who said they'd rather eat Chick-Fil-A, just stop

Banana cream bliss at Howlin' Ray's, Venetian edition Listen, I came for the heat, but I stayed for the pudding. This banana cream pudding is the sleeper hit of the whole menu. It's rich, creamy, perfectly sweet, and honestly--outrageous. Each spoonful is a layered love letter: silky pudding, fresh banana slices, whipped cream, and the real MVP--soft, buttery cookie crumbles that soak just enough to melt in your mouth without turning soggy. It's the kind of dessert that makes you pause mid-bite and go silent. If you know, you know. And if you don't, change that immediately. Even after a heavy meal of hot chicken, this cup somehow disappears faster than your tolerance for spice. It's nostalgic comfort and Vegas indulgence rolled into one. Pro tip: don't share. Get your own.

We were excited to try the chicken here and luckily had almost no line. We got the chicken sandwich mild with fries and an order of the tenders medium spice. The portions are enormous. I would say if youre spice adverse, stick with the mild or country (which is the lowest spice level). Medium was actually kind of spicy and salty and I ended up rubbing a lot of the seasoning off. Suffice it to say, we worked up a sweat. I can't imagine safely and happily eating the spicy or howlin' level. The slaw and pickles are a nice way to cut the spice. Overall enjoyed this place and recommend to others looking for spicy chicken.

Very good good chicken sandwich from the famous Howlin Rays. Respect the spice level or you'll surely pay the porcelain god.

Wow the best fried chicken sandwich in Vegas! I feel like the best way to eat in Vegas especially lunch or when you travel alone or only with friends is to find a treasure spot in food court. This is one of those! If you like spicy, do medium, if you want to experience mild stomach pain you can do hot or the two levels up. Fries are legit too! I will be back again and again!

Howlin' Rays has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I tried their first location in Los Angeles when they opened, and am so glad to see them expanding to Las Vegas. The quality of the chicken and fries is exactly what i remember when I first bit into my meal this weekend. Service was friendly and quick. Now I can only hope they expand to the east coast closer to me!

As delicious as I remembered when I last had it in LA over 5 years ago! Went on a week night & thankfully there wasn't a crazy wait. I ordered the mild spicy chicken sandwich, since my tolerance for spice has gone down but honestly think I could still go to medium. Chicken was juicy & bread wasn't super soggy or falling apart when eating it. Fries were well seasoned & I love dipping them in their comeback sauce. Definitely a spot to hit up on the strip!

I was so excited to be visiting Las Vegas just a few weeks after Howlin Rays opened their first Las Vegas location inside the Venetian Hotel. As an avid Hot chicken and Chicken sandwich fan, I was eager to try Howlin Ray's. I tried the "Medium" spice level Chicken Sando, which was so flavorful and decently spicy from the breading into the marinated chicken. The sandwich is just so perfectly crafted, juicy and crispy chicken, a tasty slaw to balance out the spice, crisp pickles, their comeback sauce layered on the bottom and top of the sandwich, all between toasted buttery buns. All in all, without any exaggeration this is the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. Howlin Rays is a great addition to the Las Vegas Strip and absolutely lives up to the hype.

The best part of this location inside the Venetian food hall is the wait was short lol. I've had them twice in LA and each time there's always a line. The quality was great- the fries were fresh, seasoned and crispy. The tenders LARGE! I still love the sandwich the best Becuse their slaw is so good.

So happy that Howlin' Rays is here in Vegas! I waited for this moment! I remember waiting for 2 hours at the LA location! There was no line when we came here on a Sunday afternoon. It is located in the new Via Via food-hall in the Venetian hotel on the casino floor. The staff were very friendly and informative when ordering. I appreciated that so much! We ordered the medium and mild sando, fries, and side orders of their comeback sauce. (Their secret menu is coming soon) I asked about it. The Sandos were good, but lacking flavor. I wish it was more seasoned. The chicken was crispy and huge, which I liked. The coleslaw was fresh and it complimented the chicken. I have to say, the LA location definitely tasted better. The fries were delicious! It was flavorful and crunchy on the outside. The comeback sauce made everything taste better! Overall, we had a great experience just wished the chicken in our sandos were seasoned better.

Howlin Ray has always been the king of hot chicken. This new location inside the Venetian is just as good as their original too. Ray must like em thick cuz The chicken is thick and juicy and tastes of good quality. This comeback sauce is thick and creamy and adds the perfect flavor to the spicy chicken. This sandwich is top to bottom perfect. The food hall gets a hit crowded but the service is quick and friendly. Well worth checking out the best hot chicken in Vegas. Especially with free parking at the Venetian for locals.

This must be opening weekend or something - because it's not even showing up on Apple Maps yet?? This is in a hip new food hall in the Venetian. Food halls are soo hot right now, lol. Plenty of seating. I am SO HAPPY this is in Vegas. We moved to Utah recently, and this was a nice surprise taste of home (LA) during our visit. No chicken sandwich has ever topped Howlin Rays - and this location holds up to what we remember from Chinatown. Meat was perfectly cooked - juicy and flavorful on the inside, crunchy but not bready fry on the outside. I got mild because I didn't want to hurt my tummy, and despite the mild heat it did not sacrifice on flavor. Folks who served us were super nice, the chef was out here for the grand opening I think? This gives passion project that is actually run well - everything is intentional and you can tell they care about what they do and creating a good customer experience. They hooked us up with some stickers and postcards. $16 for a spicy chicken sandwich may seem steep (for the strip? Not even), but it was worth every penny.