The Palace Station Oyster Bar
Oyster bar restaurant · Rancho Sereno
2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
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Highlights
Intimate 24hr casino eatery: oysters, gumbo, seafood mains
Intimate 24hr casino eatery: oysters, gumbo, seafood mains
"A 24-hour, 18-seat counter opened in October 1995 that sits right on a casino floor and operates without reservations or a dress code, this seafood spot has developed a decades‑long cult following despite — or because of — long waits. Its signature pan roast, a bisque-like, tomato-and-cream seafood stew spiked with a Cajun sofrito and a brandy-like undertone, is the raison d’être (the kitchen goes through roughly 33,000 gallons of it a year); customers typically eat it with white rice so the creamy base can cling and form a rich, porridge-like crust. Other staples include fat Gulf oysters, shrimp cocktail, herbaceous gumbo and etouffée, and diners choose spice on a 1–10 scale (there’s also an off‑menu “lava” sauce for masochists). Service is theatrical: cooks prepare orders in view using jacketed steam kettles (a setup that looks steampunk but delivers consistent, even cooking), turning the counter into a performance that pairs well with the smoky, slot-machine din of the casino. It’s not fine dining — staffers joke about the simplicity of the fare — but the precise, unchanging flavor profile and the immersive sensory experience keep locals and tourists returning year after year; expect waits that can stretch hours (shorter early in the morning) and remember the bar policy: no patrons under 21." - Lucas Kwan Peterson
"A recreation of a famously casual casino-restaurant oyster bar, offered as part of a resort's revamped dining mix to evoke local Vegas culinary nostalgia." - Matt Villano
"There’s practically a constant line to eat at Oyster Bar at Palace Station, which sits in the middle of the casino floor. Unlike some other lines in Las Vegas, this one is worth it and consistently full on regulars coming back for more. Belly up to the bar and watch the chefs steam clams and dole out homemade chowders and seafood pastas, alongside fresh oysters on the half shell. Diners can request a level of spice on their Cajun-style seafood, or go for Creole gumbo or Bourbon Street jambalaya." - Janna Karel
"One of the most Vegas experiences involves bellying up at an oyster bar for some bivalves, and Oyster Bar at Palace Station sometimes brings long lines of customers awaiting a seat in front of the live-action kitchen. Steamed clams, oysters on the half shell, homemade chowders, and seafood pastas all draw long lines of customers waiting to eat and ogle the kitchen. Request a spice level with Cajun-style seafood cooked-to-order or order Creole gumbo, Bourbon Street jambalaya, or cioppino 24 hours a day. The pan roasts are a must-order." - Janna Karel
"Fans of Oyster Bar at Palace Station have been known to circle the casino while waiting for one of the 18 seats here to open up. This locally loved spot is open 24 hours a day. The menu also includes shrimp cocktail, peel and eat shrimp, gumbo, oyster shooters, and cioppino." - Janna Karel
