So you’re in the desert and you need to get in a pool ASAP. That’s only natural. You’ll be there all day? All weekend? You’re going to have to eat, right? Might as well be good. Las Vegas goes all out in the culinary department: packed full of exciting new concepts, alluring flavors, and famous chefs. With all this innovation, why settle when you’re lounging poolside?
Relax, the research has been done for you, so you can have the very best food in Vegas poolside. You won’t go hungry at any of these poolside leisuring destinations. These are the top picks for hotels in Vegas that have upped the ante in poolside eats:
THE VENETIAN LAS VEGAS POOL DECK
The Venetian Las Vegas pool deck has four pools and lots of extra amenities like a splash pad and in-pool loungers. There are ample pool lounge chairs placed across the massive two acre area devoted to cooling you off in the hot Vegas sun. There are also cushioned daybeds in the middle of the pool, for lounging in style.
The poolside restaurant, Spritz, is open for breakfast and lunch. The menu has everything from a breakfast burrito to a truffle burger and a grain bowl. The cocktails are well made, and will hit the spot after hours in the sun.
Ventian also offers luxury cabanas for rent, accomodating up to 12 people. They are well designed, well stocked, and are sure to deliver that weekend in style in Las Vegas. So grab a few friends, rent a cabana, and see for yourself.
COSMOPOLITAN LAS VEGAS POOLS
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas has a pretty hip restaurant collection – Momofuku and Milk Bar, Beauty & Essex, and Eggslut, among others. Of course this attention to culinary detail would spill outside and onto the pool decks. The Boulevard pool is open year round, and the Chelsea pool is seasonal, offering a more relaxing atmosphere, opening end of March. They offer slightly different menus with some commonalities such as mini burgers, fish tacos, and salads. The Boulevard pool always has something going on, whether it be a lively atmosphere with live music on the pool stage or Monday dive in movie nights in the summer, with movie themed cocktails and creative movie snacks.
FOUR SEASONS LAS VEGAS
Another great option for poolside experiences and restaurants in Las Vegas is the Four Seasons. Like the Mandarin Oriental, it’s detached from the casino scene and offers a calm, relaxing atmosphere for catching rays and lounging the day away. The Four Seasons Las Vegas is a favorite for families who enjoy luxury travel. That being said, you probably still won’t find many kids at this pool, since the hotel offers access to the Mandalay Bay pool next door. Since you’ll be relaxing the day away, grab a bite from the pool bar menu, which may include items such as fish tacos, salads, and sandwiches. Hourly Evian spritzes and frozen fruit skewers are in your future. Pool opens up in March, weather permitting.
Some people head to Vegas to party, some to work, some to relax, but I sometimes go just to eat. Foodies be warned: there aren’t enough hours in a weekend to taste all the best chef creations in town, especially if you’ll be poolside most of the time. The good news is, you won’t go hungry or be disappointed at any of these picks for Best Poolside Food in Vegas. You may never even leave the pool, and I wouldn’t blame you. Some of the best poolside experiences are in Las Vegas, where sunshine is plentiful and indulgence is king. Relax, you deserve it.
