Taverna Costera

Taverna Costera is a true local gem in the heart of the Downtown Vegas Arts District. The food is delicious, with an interesting menu that offers something for everyone. As great as the food and drinks are, it’s the atmosphere and community vibe that really set this place apart. Live music with local artists, community group gatherings, business group meetups, there is always something cool going on there. Side note: the owner is a local musician and business advocate, whose generosity and support for local events has made a huge difference to the community. Love supporting good people who love our city!

I visited this restaurant on a Friday night during the First Friday event in the Arts District. We arrived at 5pm to a lively, friendly restaurant. The options for Vegan eaters are limited but you will find some things. I had the Hummus appetizer which was really delicious! My friend had the Brussel sprouts which she said were amazing! My drink was not really strong and the server was nice but slow and hard to locate at times. Despite this, the experience was very nice. They had live music in the form of a gentleman who played guitar and sang very well. I would definitely recommend the restaurant and I will be returning.

Definitely our favorite restaurant in Las Vegas! We enjoyed the food, the vibe, and superfriendly people. Live music on the roof top was awesome. Highly recommended!👍

If you're seeking an extraordinary culinary experience accompanied by an inviting atmosphere, stunning artwork, and a friendly team, look no further than this establishment. Its seamless integration with a delightful coffee shop and the addition of live performances in their restaurant elevate the overall experience. Furthermore, the presence of an outdoor fireplace adds a touch of cozy charm. For those with dietary preferences, rest assured that they offer delectable vegan options.

Kind of a strange mix of vibe. The menu is sort of fancy and high end with the food being plated nice but the ambience was very casual and the servers even more casual. My wife's salmon was really good, but my chicken in the power bowl was pretty dry. We were all dressed up because we were headed to a show and felt a little out of place.

It was hot outside during the First Friday Festival so we decided to go inside and eat. Great restaurant. Great service. The waitress was real sweet. We even came back the next day with my aunt and uncle for brunch which was amazing. Steak was cooked perfectly. Steal parmassian fries were so tasty I wanted more. We even got the same waitress. Again, she was a sweetie. Great restaurant.

Where do I begin? Taverna Costera exceeds all expectations when it comes to food and beverage. They are serving up some delicious, elevated coastal cuisine. I love that they offer a Hawaiian inspired menu. If you love Spam Musubi’s, I definitely recommend getting your hands on one (or two) of them. If you’re looking for the perfect brunch spot for large groups, events, and more, this is the place for you. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the food and the colorful cocktails. The plating was exquisite and everything was super flavorful. I’m so glad that I got to meet both the owner and the chef; they are very hospitable and I absolutely love what they’re doing. Next time you’re Downtown, make sure to check out Taverna Costera. Did I mention that they also have a beautiful rooftop area that they use at night?

*Must Read!* My new favorite restaurant in Las Vegas! Absolutely incredible. The food was amazing, but not just that, but the art and music too! I could never be able to say how much I appreciate good service, a delicious meal, and at a surprisingly super affordable price. The band, J and J, was amazing, and the staff was super attentive to our needs. Seriously a 10/10

Beautiful Brunch Spot In Downtown Las Vegas! Always Love this Place Chef Roman Launched brunch New Menu's. I tried the new brunch menu for the first time, and everything was beautiful, pretty, and delicious. I drank a recommended cocktail to go with it, and this is truly a gem in Downtown Las Vegas. This place all the employees are friendly and where you can enjoy a pleasant meal and music! 10/10 Very nice place! I want to go again soon and try the happy hour menu!

The environment itself was fun, and in a great location. The rooftop bar is awesome. 1. There was one waitress who seemed to have a bad day, she was very moody and not friendly at all. 2. Food was OKAY. 3. Cocktails was OKAY. I don't think I would come back on my own, or really recommend it.

Ambiance: Last Thursday night was my first time to enjoy a visit to Taverna Costera! Located in the heart of the "Arts' District", Taverna offers a relaxed and trendy vibe, good service and what I considered overpriced food. I KNOW it will get VERY noisy if they have live music and more people in the dining room. So, I recommend checking ahead what they have going on during your visit. Food: I asked about the cauliflower and chicken dish and they no longer offer it. I ended up with a $32 bowl of rice, a few pieces of fatty beef and shrimp that was basic at best. I left a good portion in the bowl. I also had the Passion Fruit Sorbet $8, which cleaned the taste of the rice bowl concoction from my pallet. If I visit again, I'll read the menu more carefully and try something different and more memorable. Service: I had made dinner reservations online through Yelp for 5:30 and planned to attend the music venue on the rooftop at 7pm. To my surprise the dining room had plenty of seating. It wasn't noisy because their weren't very many customers. So, that made for good service. All the staff I encountered were friendly and efficient. Rooftop: There is a stairway AND elevator to the rooftop venue. There's a large bar, small stage and limited seating (so get there early if you want to get a seat). They also have fans with mist systems to cool the air. (much appreciated). Final Thoughts: Call ahead to find out what's going on during your visit, read the menu carefully and check out the Happy Hour Menu and Tapas offers! Taverna Costera, give me a reason to come back again.

Food and service were both great. The atmosphere is awesome artist vibe. Love the are near the Smith center building up! We will definitely come back before another Broadway show. The brussel sprouts were a great app to share. I had the poke bowl and my friend had the tacos, we both left very satisfied.

Went here for my birthday with friends. Everyone was impressed by their entree, and we received such wonderful service. Haven't experienced the rooftop garden yet, but they feature live music. I'm sure it will be great.

Our server was fantastic, immediately recommending the gin fizz and it did not disappoint! As a matter of fact we went with most of his recommendations and were not let down one bit. The ceviche was the star of the show tho. Do not wait, get them now!

Fun vibes, prompt, friendly service, and excellent food. My chicken orzo dish was full of flavor. The chicken was tender, the sun-dried tomatoes were plump, and the spinach had just enough of a wilt to it. The taverna burger was juicy, seasoned to perfection, topped with goey cheese and some thiCCCer than a snicker crispy bacon. The rough chopped lettuce was fresh, and the side of fries were hot and crisp. My lavender drink was refreshing and lightly sweetened. An observation: I can tell a lot about a place by the energy level of the staff. Our waitress clearly loved her job and the restaurant. When we told her it was our first time, she was eager to give us a little tour of the venue and invited us back for brunch, music on the rooftop, and mentioned that the place is popping during First Friday. Easy five stars! An Arts District gem!

Came on a Wednesday around lunch time. We sat in the patio area and it was pretty doable with the Vegas heat since the fan was running! We sat under the roof to give us some shade since we had our baby with us. This place is located in the Arts District. I was so glad I found it while looking for unique places to dine near by. I love how they have vegan options as well! The service was exceptional and a fresh breath of air seeing that it's hard to find good service nowadays. We had Alexis. He was amazing and so attentive. We got the Mexican Street Corn Riblets as starters. What a visually stunning way to serve it. It was so good too. Not too spicy and had the right about of seasoning. We asked for nachos on the side to dip with the guacamole. For drinks, we got the Yellow Birdy Colada and the Coconut Whisky Sour. Both super delicious. Love how the colada was on the rocks and not blended. For entrees, my husband got the Vegan Spring Pasta with shrimp. I got the Furikake Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. The Vegan Spring Pasta was good but could be better. I thought the shrimp would come inside the pasta cooked. My husband said the pasta didn't taste fresh but it was good. My salad was delicious. Highly recommend it! Bathrooms are limited. Only one stall per women/men's bathroom. Parking limited near the place. You have to park in the back on the other side of the building for more parking. I think you may need to pay. We got lucky and got a parking spot in the front. I bet this place is gorgeous at night. There were a whole bunch of bistro lights hanging in the patio. Lastly, there is a coffee shop inside. I think it's called Dragon's Alley Coffee. Looks like they were just opening when we went. It looked like they had vegan options such as vegan katsu curry and vegan spam musubi. I would definitely come back! As a local, I felt like I was in a different city. The food was great. The service exceptional, the atmosphere, worth it.

Very cool spot & exactly what you want in a restaurant in an Arts District! My fiancé and I absolutely love this place. The staff are super cool, the menu is unique and has something for everyone (including myself being vegan), and the atmosphere is incredible. I highly recommend going during the weekend when they have live performances and brunch (reference the plethora of flavors for mimosas!).

Taberna Costera was ok, let's start getting into my experience. For appetizers I went with the pork belly and the fried calamari steak. The calamari was good and the sauces they put on they were also tasty. The pork belly had a different taste that wasn't my favorite. It was the seasonings they added and the sauce it came with did not pair well. For dinner entrees I went with the Ahi poke bowl and the Italian topped steak. The poke bowl was ok it needed more flavor. The ratio to rice and fish don't equal out, to much rice in the bowl. The steak was cooked well and the shrimp that came with them were really good. The side of rice was not good. Overall my experience was ok. Wouldn't see myself coming back

In honor of our one year wedding staycation anniversary, I chose to reserve a table at Taverna. I initially chose it for their rooftop option but don't actually know if they have one since we ate inside. Our Panko calamari was good, we normally don't eat wasabi because it burns our nostrils but.. the sauce wasn't to overwhelming. I ordered the steak and shrimp combo.. reading is fundamental... bleu cheese on the steak threw me off and I had to scrap it all off. Steak was cooked right, I learned I prefer my steak more cooked as well. Let's just say I learned a lot about myself. My wife ordered lamb chops and she said they were good. I'm not a fan of lamb chops so I'll have to take her word for it. All in all, we'd come again for a more casual outing and try their other dishes. Michael, our server was attentive and funny.

Taverna Costera is a very unique bar, restaurant, art gallery, & music venue located in the arts district of Las Vegas. The food they serve is very unique and seems to be artsy fusion or very non-traditional. We started by sharing the non-traditional arancini made with pretzels. They differed from traditional arancini but still were tasty. I tried the ahi salad and my husband had the Hawaii meets Philly steak. Both were reasonably good. Our server was engaging and efficient.

This place has several places to dine rooftop dj music, dining area Music outside patio live band It was great! I was there on Sunday for brunch. I had the loco moco it wasn't the best version I've ever had, however combined with the ambience and the service it was pretty good. I was there with a group of ladies and I tried to take pictures of their dishes as they came out. I will post pictures below. I don't remember all the names.

Rooftop bar is cool. Live music. Good music. Downtown is getting awesome. Come and enjoy

This Vegan Spring Pasta is fucking delicious. If you're vegan and you're around you should pop in just for this.

Loved the white chocolate matcha mocktail. We had the hummus and the flatbread. Everything was amazing other than the service was quite slow. It didn't help that some guy was pissed off at the bartender for not saving his spot on open mic night. That's what made them distracted. So I can't really fault her for that. He was a dick to her for no damn reason!

This was a last-minute stop when our initial happy hour place didn't work out. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the decor and most of all the service. We had amazing food, and it was quite affordable. I really enjoyed their margaritas and their calamari sticks.

We did not enjoy your experience when we dined at Taverna Costera. We arrived during happy hour, which was a welcome surprise. We ordered the hummus + tzatziki + pita for an appetizer, and it was all right. The carne asada street tacos were the best part; the steak was cooked well and tasted good. I would order these again if I ever returned. Ralphy's flatbread missed the mark with the spinach cream, and it was underdone. The black truffle pasta tasted worse than boxed pasta and was bland. The white truffle sauce was not good. The food upset our stomachs that night and the following day. The servers were all very kind and the restaurant is cool with local art and music.

This was a random place we booked to have dinner before attending a comedy show down the street. We entered from the back end by accident so that was awkwardly our end. There was a lady doing paperwork that seemed confused we walked in that way. The food we had was good. My husband's burger was delicious. My hang up was the menu online was not the same as in person so my first 2 selections were not available. It looks like this place turns into a fun bar in the evenings with music.

It's possible that this review is just me, because people seemed to be enjoying their food and the atmosphere. First thing we noticed was the front entrance, it looks like the entrance to an office building that's about to close down. The second problem was the band that was playing right next to the dinner tables. Too loud and not a dinner setting, more like a dive bar vibe. The third problem was the service, which was spotty and often took longer than necessary. However, it's quite possible we thought it too long because we were uncomfortable there. The last and final problem, the food: The menu makes an effort at fusion, but really ends up with confusion. My wife ordered minestrone to start and it was served in a giant plate, only it was served more like a stew (almost no liquid) and with a huge scoop of rice in the middle, yes, I said rice, like the kind you'd have with an Asian dish. We both love white rice, just not a mountain of it in a dry minestrone. Then they brought out our main courses while the soup was still on the table making our small table extremely cramped. My wife got the Jack fruit curry. The curry sauce tasted as if from a can and the Jack fruit had no, zero, nada flavor. I ordered the "spicy" crispy chicken sandwich, which wasn't spicy, was burnt and the sauce tasted as if it was going bad. Small note, I asked for crispy fries and they were. All in all, we definitely won't be back. No pics as we just weren't excited by anything.

So we were traveling around downtown looking for a restaurant to eat at and we selected Taverna. We absolutely loved this place. Everything that we ordered was very fresh and I have enclosed some pictures, but I didn't take a picture of the Loco Moco, which was huge. Started out with the avocado bruschetta. My dining partner tried their flatbread pizza, and you're looking at a drink that we never had in our lives. It is mazagran. It's a cold drink with coffee and lemonade or lemon juice. It sounds funny, but it actually was really good. In closing. The service was great. A little hot right now here in Vegas, but you can go out and eat on the patio if you choose I highly recommend the place we loved it.

Went here with a friend for an open mic. I was a little confused on where to enter since they had a side entrance. I was seated quickly. I had a couple drinks and appetizers. The performances were enjoyable. It was my first time going to any sort of open mic so it was a fun experience. The drinks were good and so were the appetizers. After a few hours we went upstairs to see some live music. It was about $15 to get in. I love places that showcase local talent. Our servers at the restaurant were also super friendly.

From great food to live music on the rooftop this place is a great way to start the night. The menu has great health and tasty options with a Mediterranean vibe. I had the cauliflower and chicken bowl. Some of the best grilled chicken I've had in a Minute and I felt ready to take the day on after. Service was spot on and gave us enough space but was awesome around the corner if we needed anything. The downstairs is awesome with a side patio that makes for a great dinner at sunset! Rooftop gets poppin Thursday - Sunday with live music each night. Food and drinks can be served up there as well. Highly Recommend!

My wife and I decided to have lunch here for the first time, and we were not disappointed at all. We were greeted immediately when we entered the restaurant, and we got a table outside. The woman who serves was very nice and on top of things. My wife went with the chicken bowl with cauliflower, and I had the Katsu Loco Moco. We started off with the corn riblets, which were truly incredible. The Moco Loco was also incredible, full of flavor, and the Japanese curry was delicious. My wife enjoyed hers as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

It's an amazing restaurant, the bartender Birdy and server Jessica are absolutely on point.

Running errands in the downtown LV area and wanted an informal outdoor dinner. Based on Yelp photos and reviews, Taverna Costera fit the bill. Street parking at 5 PM on a Wednesday - no problem. We had our pick of tables on their rear patio (see photo). There were a bunch of high tops and a choice of couches to pick from. We went with a high top. Michael, our server, was by right away to answer questions about the menu and make helpful suggestions. Service was excellent throughout. Happy hour has $5 margaritas and half price on a bunch of the shared plates. We shared the Cracked Corn Riblets (HH price $7.50). Nice presentation of 5 small corn cobs with a spicy mayo, Parmesan and tajin sauce - not at all spicy and very tasty. We also got Portabello Mushroom Risotto ($22). Another nice presentation of sliced portabello mushrooms over a generous portion of pretzel mushroom risotto and broccolini. DELISH!!! Outstanding ambiance on a very private patio, excellent service, and great food not found on most other menus. A great choice for an outdoor diner in DTLV.

This place exceeded my expectations. Birdy took great care of us with some superb happy hour service. Highly recommend this spot for happy hour and especially during first Friday to escape the heat.

Went here to see my friends band on the rooftop! This place is such a cool vibe loved the stage and bar area! Lots of places to sit. The downstairs inside bar is cool they have machines at the bar to gamble. And places to sit away from the bar as well. They also have a big patio area The menu has a lot of great choices including their ramen which was amazing and I had a strawberry salad that was delicious! Ask for Kelsey she's incredible, top notch!

Taverna Costera was amazing! They were able to host all of us very easily and were phenomenal. Making sure we got our food on time and our checks were able to be split. Really appreciated the staff and the food was amazing! The ambiance was perfect for good conversation!

This is a very noisy place when it's full! Came here for brunch with a group and it was very spirited inside because another large group was celebrating a birthday. It also featured a band that day so it was very difficult to talk even to the person next to you. The food was good and the waitstaff was very friendly.

I originally found this place when I went to a nighttime event on their rooftop. I ate food but figured it was good because I was tipsy. I had to return when I was sober and now I go at least twice a month for lunch. They're a lively corner spot in the Art's District, ample free parking, always popping, dining area that's family friendly- indoor and outdoor. Bar seating, booth, or table seating available. Bathrooms are actual closed door stalls with a shared sink area. Wall decor appears to change depending on local artist features. Service at bar or table, indoor or outdoor, is always top notch. They are very attentive, friendly, give you the "I wanna get to know you" vibe...iykyk that's why I go back! My personal favorite is the Cesar salad with steak! So mouthwatering and full of flavor. Most of the food appears to be Polynesian infused...they have tapas to full dishes...omnivores to carnivores. Everyone with any palette was included in this menu. They also have a full bar, lots of good non-alcoholic drinks too.

Absolutely a MUST for brunch here in Vegas. The food is fantastic, and the menu is full of delicious tapas and treats. The bottomless mimosas don't hurt either, until the next day Service was excellent at the bar, but if you want a table, make a reservation. This place fills up fast. The live band (acoustic) was amazing, playing all kinds of covers from a areity of artists. The signature drinks are a great way to start brunch, but the mimosas come in a large variety of flavors. Passionfruit and hibiscus were my favorites. Try the steak fries (delicious and cooked to your favorite. Temp) for a starter to share. It's big enough for two people. I ordered the seared tuna salad, and the salad was good, but the tuna was a little fishy. All-in-all, not a bad place to enjoy a brunch and live music.

We made a reservation at 11am for a friends birthday. We walked in and the staff were setting up for a big party, they couldn't be bothered with our small party of 6. They said they could seat us outside only, but when a party of 3 came in, they were happy to help them immediately. We waited patiently and then decided to leave and go to 1228 Main(this place was amazing!). The waitress asked if we wanted to speak to a manager as we were leaving. Heard this place was good, but will never know, I won't be back! Can't give the food a review because we couldn't even get seated. Horrible place for a birthday.

This place is super cute, great vibes! It's a good stop for some drinks and food. I will say their food is good nothing above average, I had the burger and it was a good burger but it wasn't great, my friend had the curry and it was too salty but luckily the chef made something else for her liking as she was vegan! So that was super accommodating, they definitely do have a variety of options in terms of food and are very inclusive of dietary restrictions on their menu. Their drinks are also pretty good, I had the pomegranate mule and it was really tasty. One thing about the staff is that they are not very attentive, I wanted to eat my burger with ranch and had to ask 4 times until I got it, but by the time I got my ranch my burger was a little cold lol also their ranch is one of the worst ranches I've tasted. Also, to make up for the fact that my friends dish was too salty they gave her a free dessert coupon so that was nice of them. Even though there was two of us.. All in all Taverna is a good spot. I'd come back even if their ranch wasn't the best!

Our first time visiting and wishing we would have visited sooner. The place is located in the heart of the art district surrounding other bars and restaurants and across from the Vegas Theater where we went to see The Laugh Factory. We were immediately greeted at the doctor and every single server that passed us by was also friendly. The restaurant and bar were was very clean and organized and pathetically pleasing with lots of decor pieces. While there, we got to experience live music which was an amazing touch to our experience. Our server was Stephen and I have to give him a special shoutout specifically because he was outstanding!! Stephen interacted with us the entire time we were seated and made us feel so welcome. We engaged in several conversations and he continued to talk to us even when he was exiting the door due to his shift being over. We continued to talk about him when we got home about how friendly he was out. He definitely stood out and one of the main reasons we will be returning. Overall a great experience and a place I would be highly recommending :) Oh yeah - we ordered the adobo pork fries and they were really good. The food was seasoned to perfection, fresh, and a great balance of flavors. The avocado crème was something I've ever tasted before and so delicious! Can't wait to try their other items. Can't say much about the drinks because we were pretty boring that night and opened for Cabernet lol. However, they had a menu with ton of selections to choose from.

What a lovely place! We had Sunday brunch here. The ambiance was really nice. There was a live band playing and we were seated right in front of them for a good view. The bottomless drinks for Sunday brunch was worth the price! I loved the sangria. You definitely get your monies worth here. We all ordered at the same time and only one of our friends was taking awhile to get to the table but the server acknowledged that and gave him a free cake. That was so sweet of her! All of our food was delicious and I can't even complain about the drinks. It was a more chill vibe than most of these other brunch places. I would say to come here early for parking due to another popular brunch place near by. I also made reservations a couple days before and they were able to accommodate us & our time that we had scheduled. I would definitely come back to this place for brunch!

Taverna Costera has been open for just about a year. I go to a theatre across the street quite often, but I never paid much attention to Taverna. Coming from a play one night, I saw the name in lights, and I decided I would need to try it. I had a 5 PM play on Sunday. What better time to try Taverna by coming there first and then going to the play. I went to the door at the corner of Boulder and First but saw a sign "Diners" and an arrow pointing to the other entrance at the other corner of the building. The entrance where I was is the entrance to the bar. When I came in, I was at the dining room. I was asked if I wanted to sit in the dining room, in the bar, or on the patio. I chose the patio as it was a pleasant November afternoon. I was shown to a four top. It was a super place to have early dinner. My server, Stephanie, came over and asked about drinks. She brought my iced tea andf then answered questions I had. When I see tapas and shareables, I have to know if they are OK for the solo diner. After some explanation, I opted for the Paniola burger which the menu describes as: a burger with pineapple BBQ, gorgonzola cheese, crispy onions, tomato, and ranch dressing. Burgers come with fries or salad. I opted for the fries. While waiting for dinner, I noticed the TV panels over the door and I was able to watch a football game. Then the burger arrived and it was time to dig in. The burger was good. I didn't get much pineapple flavor but that was OK. The cheese and crispy onions along with the ranch dressing were where the flavor came from. The burger was well done. I didn't ask when I ordered if I could have it on the rare side but I never thought of asking and would have preferred it to be less cooked. Stephanie checked back to make sure everything was OK. She was just a delightful and helpful person! When it came time, she brought a dessert menu. I opted for the Basque cheesecake cup. In a short time, she returned to tell me they were out of them so I took option #2, the deconstructed ice cream sandwich--a deep fried bao bun, vegan vanilla coconut ice cream, fresh berries, and coconut raspberry chocolate syrup. The bao was lightly browned and was separated in two pieces. There was no chocolate with the raspberry syrup. The ice cream had no coconut taste but tasted solely of vanilla. However, this a really different dessert and it was very good! I was brought the bill and I paid with my iPhone using the QR code on the bill! Boy I like this way of paying. I left, went across the street, and entered the theatre just as the house opened! Great timing after a good meal! Now that I know something about Taverna, I'll stop in again at a future play at the Art Square Theatre!

All 3 entrees ordered by our party were mediocre. The service by the hostess was the most positive part of the experience, and it went downhill from there. It's a beautiful interior and patio but the service and food quality were lacking.

Copied straight from my Facebook post that this establishment ignored I'm writing this to explain my experience as a fem black diner in Vegas. I recently went to taverna Costera for dinner. I called ahead of time and was told that I was able to dine after a private party at 6:30pm. When I arrived around 7:30, I was told that I couldn't dine until 9pm due to the private party. Bummer but it was a Friday night and I found a way to keep myself occupied cus I really wanted to try the dinner menu. Upon arriving back a little after 9, I was informed by an Asian looking woman who immediately tried to make me leave (she path blocked me from going into the dining area) & absolutely would not listen to what I was told by the workers there (kept cutting me off). She rudely sent me to the coffee shop to order food. Well then the white redhead wom at the coffee shop, who would barely break eye contact with her phone to acknowledge me, did the exact same thing. She cut me off & barely let me get a word in. These actions to a black person feel VERY racist. I'm not looking for sympathy, "I've never had that experience" or a "have you spoken to the manager" comment. Please be tone deaf on another post. This post is purely to reiterate the black experience. This is not the space for people to shame me OR tell me what I should've done cus the fact of the matter is PEOPLE NEED TO STOP BEING FUCKING RACIST. Or at least open your eyes to micro aggressions. This is my warning to other black people, that maybe we should reconsider giving our money to this establishment

The food at Taverna is so eclectic and delicious. The food can be described as pan-Latin and pan-Asian with influences from Spain and the Mediterranean. I have been here several times and am pleasantly surprised each time. The service and ambiance are also very excellent. I enjoy the architecture of the building. I usually come here for networking events, and this space seems to be the go-to meeting place of the entrepreneurial scene in Vegas, and for good reason! The downstairs area is very nice, with art adorning the walls, and there is a beautiful spacious outdoor patio with a fireplace. Excellent for meetings and events, the venue also has an upstairs eating, with a stage and an additional bar. The bartender, Steve, was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. There is a very cool street food-style coffee shop within the space called Dragon's Alley. They serve high-quality coffee drinks and snacks with a great staff.

Taverna has a new chef & a new fall brunch menu that is absolutely crushing life! It is seriously so delicious! I've been dying to check them out for awhile and Sunday was the perfect opportunity. My favorite dish was the strawberry Belgian waffle sliders. They're like a fancy McGriddle, I loved the balance of salty and sweet. My runner up was the hamburger Katsu curry moco. A delicious take on a Hawaiian moco with a Japanese curry flare. Seriously tasty! The portions on all the dishes are huge & I don't think I tried anything I really didn't like. They also have bottomless mimosas/sangria and other fun breakfast cocktails. I had an espresso martini which was made just right. I will definitely be back again soon!

Came to First Fridays with my friend and she recommended this place as she was a Vegan. I'm not a vegan, but I was willing to give it a shot. Very convenient for us its in the same place as where First Friday. Cute place to just chill and get a few drinks. I ordered the Mediterranean cauliflower bowl and added ahi tuna and my friend got the Vegan Katsu curry. I did not know what to expect from my meal but I was it was usurpingly good. Very light and tasty. I would be open try more vegan meals at this spot.

Wanted to have dinner outside of the strip and not a chain restaurant. Found this restaurant on Yelp and based on the positive reviews, decided this try this place. We were greeted by a lovely hostess who seated us. The restaurant seems to be a favorite of locals. The atmosphere gives the vibe of a cool hangout place with a classy feel. We started out by ordering the follow appetizers: Tropical Shrimp Hibachi, Hibachi Ribeye Steak Fries, and Fried Brussel Spouts. All appetizers ordered were so tasty and had no regrets ordering them. OMG, my favorite of the three has to be the fried Brussel sprouts. I've had Brussel sprouts at many places, but the way they cooked this was delicious. Highly recommend guests to order this and the hibachi steak fries! For our entree we ordered : Fajita Couscous w/chicken, Teppanyaki bowl w/chicken, Mediterranean chicken pita and Hawaii-Meets Philly steak pita. All of our entrees were cooked delicious and very tasty. When we finished our meal, we went upstairs to the rooftop and listen to a live band. The restaurant is located in the Arts District. There is metered street parking until 6 pm. Definitely enjoyed our evening having dinner here. Highly recommend it!

The food here was soooo delicious! We ordered the fried brussels sprouts appetizer, Mediterranean orzo entree and lemon cheesecake dessert. Very reasonably priced and nice atmosphere. The cheesecake was not strongly lemony, fyi.

My husband and I just recently had our wedding reception here in the restaurant's courtyard. For a party of 30, it was the best venue ever when I researched a location for the reception. Taverna Costera was winning for pricing, flexibility and very accommodating. From Chef Chris to the venue manager Aili...we were taken care of wonderfully. Our menu was hand crafted, the space was warm, intimate and the cost for the space and food was sooooo price efficient. Ohhh, by the way...the food was to die for and the space was clean and really chill!! The team at Taverna was really easy to work with too. Laid back and just all around a awesome team!!! I highly recommend for dining and event space!!! P.s. the mahi mahi tacos, gyros fries, lamb chops, Mediterranean chicken....some of my favorites!!

FANTASTIC Sunday brunch. DJ Ikai'ka and DJ Day Won spinning 90s-2000s tunes during brunch. We had a great experience. I got the veggie omelet ($12)and bottomless drinks ($20). How affordable is that for bottomless drinks? They had mimosas and bloody Mary's but I got just champagne. The server was very attentive in bringing our additional drinks. He was a bit slow with taking our order and clearing the table, also we had to get our own water as he didn't refill our waters. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous. Lots of local artists' artwork on the walls for sale. Great location in the arts district. We took a look upstairs at the rooftop bar (it was not open yet) and the setup and view is amazing. The veggie omelet was delicious. Simple and affordable, just enough food. Definitely check this place out for Sunday brunch, atmosphere is upbeat and modern.

Chris is an artist of food! Best Brussel sprouts I've ever had, and I eat a lot of brussels. The chicken Katsu with curry was absolutely delicious. So excited to come back and try more items on the menu!

Fantastic food, excellent service and great music on the weekends! The brussel sprouts are a must try!

E X P E R I E N C E: Absolutely TERRIBLE. Seated right away and since everything sounded good, it took a while for us to decide what we wanted to order. One of my friends is allergic to gluten and had asked our server which items were GF. Server looked over the menu, almost as if they didn't want to look over it and didn't know which ones had gluten and even asked if rice was gluten. She left after taking our order. After some time, she returned and asked in a bit of an irritated/uninterested/deadpan tone, "are you allergic to gluten or just don't eat it?" Why should it matter? If someone mentions no gluten in their meal, there shouldn't be any additional questioning about someone's food preferences. For a place that had three occupied tables and a million servers at the time we went (which was about 6:45/7pm-ish on a Friday night), our food took FOREVER to arrive. Almost 30mins and not all the food came out at once. Probably about 7min intervals of food arrival. Our server didn't even ask if we needed anything, like extra utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. It was an assumptive, "you're good right?" And then left without waiting for an answer. Our water cup was never refilled. The server never came in between meals to check in on us. When a food item was missing, server was a bit dismissive, went to back and 10mins later came back with it. At the end of our meal, we asked if we could only order the ube ice cream without the Mochi muffins because we literally didn't need to wait another 30mins for that to come out. WE WERE WRONG. It took 20mins for the TWO SCOOPS of ice cream to be brought to us. So it takes about ten minutes per scoop. I guess the ice cream was really frozen. We obviously didn't learn our lesson to ask for the check when the ice cream arrived because that took another 15mins. But when we were paying, the server came over quick and made sure we paid AND started to clean our table. F O O D: Overpriced food you can clearly make yourself. Yes, it was delicious but it was tainted from the entire experience. The food is the reason this review isn't a one star review. I'm assuming the food is to resemblance fine dining since the plating and the ambiance is nice. We ordered a lot of tapas to share, a bowl and a pizza. Everything we ate was delicious. Steak was medium rare and bit too chewy for my taste. The arancini was delicious, but it was cold when it got to us. The Japanese street corn was surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed the flavor. The cheese for the kalua pork nachos were already hardened (after being melted) so that was sad. When the pizza arrived, we noticed it was a flour crust and NOT a cauliflower crust. Also, a big note: the description of the food isn't complete. The musubi didn't mention there was egg in it. One person at my table was allergic to egg. And when we asked for one without egg, that took 20mins to get to us. So be wary when ordering. Personally, I tend to overlook the service and focus on the food but I was utterly disappointed. I won't be returning but I'm hoping that they improve on their service, work on their order to table turn around time, and take a customer service 101 training course.