Soulbelly BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Downtown South ·
Texas-style BBQ, craft beer, cocktails & live music
Texas-style BBQ, craft beer, cocktails & live music
"Pitmaster Bruce Kalman, a Top Chef alum, has made Soulbelly a must-visit Vegas barbecue spot. When picking up curbside, the smoky aromas from the wood smokers will have your mouth watering before the food is even served. The menu features slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork, plus hearty sandwiches like the half-pound smoked burger topped with burnt ends, caramelized onions, gruyère cheese, and malt vinegar aioli on Texas toast. Choose from platters piled high with meats and house-made sides for sharing, or sandwiches built for solo dining." - Janna Karel
"New Jersey-native Bruce Kalman, who appeared on Season 15 of Top Chef, shows his love for central Texas barbecue at his Arts District smokehouse with smoked brisket, chicharrones, and plenty of Shiner Bock to wash it down. Try the “Belly of Soul” sandwich with brisket, pickled onions, crispy onions, cheese sauce, fried egg, and spicy barbecue sauce. Live music makes for a fun atmosphere." - Janna Karel
"A destination for Texas-style barbecue known for smoky, hearty meats and a lively atmosphere that includes live-music performances on weekends." - Alex Schechter Alex Schechter Alex Schechter is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers travel, food, and dining. His work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Monocle, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Even those who have not yet tasted chef Bruce Kalman’s food are likely familiar with his culinary chops — he’s appeared on season 15 of Top Chef, as well as Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. In Las Vegas, he takes up residence on Main Street, where his smokers are nestled between two breweries, wafting sweet woodsmoke into the air that lures in bar hoppers like cartoons to a windowsill pie. That smoke infuses slices of brisket, softening it for a melt-in-mouth effect, and the underrated turkey breast, which is amply juicy and flavorful. An outdoor patio, brews from the neighboring breweries, and a rotating lineup of live music keep the vibes cool. Must-try dish: The Belly of Soul sandwich with brisket, both pickled and crispy onions, cheese sauce, a fried egg, and spicy barbecue sauce." - Janna Karel
"A neighboring barbecue operation that supplies excellent barbecue to the adjacent taproom and will deliver directly to the taproom or the shared patio, making it easy to pair smoky food with beer on site." - Bob Barnes
