First Food & Bar

FIRST Food & Bar

Located on the 2nd floor in The Shoppes at The Palazzo, FIRST Food & Bar brings the authenticity and character of the neighborhood bar and diner concept back to life, minus the kitsch. This hip, yet comfortable restaurant and lounge is set in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and has the vibe of a late-night spot blended with the casualness of a local eatery. FIRST caters to those who stagger in to feed their late-night cravings, as well as those looking for mid-day business lunch.

From the high, open ceilings to the tribal tattoo imagery embedded in the floor, FIRST reflects an industrial, urban design. The furniture mashes up styles that are modern, vintage and gothic set to a palette of dark, warm colors making the more than 10,000 square foot restaurant feel intimate and edgy.

"You can build restaurants and have great food, but you can't buy it a soul. It's about the people, the culture and the fiber of the neighborhood. We're in the heart of The Strip, so our "neighborhood" leaves room for interpretation and allows for creativity with my menus," says DeMarco.

No stranger to creating a late-night destination, DeMarco put industry dining on the map in the '90s with the opening of First in New York. The restaurant was a mecca for NYC society from Mayflower Madam Sydney Biddle Barrows and Judge Ed Koch to famed chefs including Wolfgang Puck and Charlie Trotter. They came for his chicken wings and mini burgers and stayed for the after-hours action. FIRST Food & Bar will pay homage to those original ideals and create an undeniably revolutionary vibe on The Strip.

Weekly Events

FIRST DAILY HAPPY HOUR 4PM – 6PM and 12AM – 2AM - End your day, start your night, or forget what time it is altogether with 2 for 1 Draft Beers, Patron Tequila, and Stoli Vodka drinks. Round 2 begins every night at midnight… because one Happy Hour per day is just not enough.

FIRST CLASS SUNDAY BRUNCH 11AM – 4PM - Every Sunday be treated as a First Class passenger with bottomless mimosas and a tableside Bloody Mary cart. Voted “Best Brunch in Vegas,” and featuring Chef Sammy D’s oversized Lemon Poppy Flapjacks and a decadent cinnamon bun French toast served with tableside flambé banana Foster. “Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has indicated our final approach into Deliciousness.”

FIRST LATE NIGHT LOUNGE every Friday and Saturday 10PM – 2AM - Stiff Drinks, Hot Bites, A DJ for the people. Whether you’re seeking a place to get your night started before hitting the clubs or looking for the perfect spot to spend the evening at, FIRST LATE NIGHT LOUNGE is both. Featuring a late-night menu of all the hits… Original Mini Burgers, Lollipop Buffalo Wings, Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings and A LOT more.

HALF PRICE WINE every Monday 5PM – 12AM - Join us for dinner on Mondays and receive half-price select bottles of wine with your dinner reservation… because it’s not Monday’s fault it’s the first day of the work week. Let’s pour a glass and welcome it to the list of our favorite days.