Parsley Mediterranean - Las Vegas

I have been to Parsley on a number of occasions since this new location opened up on the west side of town.

Service is friendly and accommodating. My favorite menu items include the salads, wraps and Mediterranean nachos when I don't mind being bad.

There are often Groupons available if you are looking for a deal. They have many healthy options at a reasonable price.

Items sampled: shawarma steak and chicken nachos, wraps, salads and bowls

Location: 4985 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jun's Korean Restaurant on West Tropicana - Las Vegas

Jun's is a great little spot for Korean takeout or dining in. Prices are reasonable and servings are generous. 

I dined here with a friend for lunch and we were in and out in less than an hour. Everything we tried was good and the banchan was fresh and never-ending. 

It's nice to have this quick option on this side of town.

Location: 10140 W. Tropicana Ave, #122, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full House BBQ - Las Vegas

This is a great little spot on the east side of town.

Full House is a little hard to find but this cute little mom and pop restaurant is a great find. The server was so friendly and attentive and was happy to make suggestions after seeing us struggle to decide what to order from their extensive menu.

My friends and I shared a number of items which were all delicious. The highlights for me were the grilled eggplant and fried pork. The meats were flavorful and the grilled eggplant was great. Make sure you upgrade to the garlic rice, it's excellent and worth the up charge. 

The menu has a lot of variety there is something for everyone. I can't wait to come back with friends to try more items.

Items sampled: deep fried pork, grilled eggplant

Location: 9890 S Maryland Pkwy, Unit D19, Las Vegas, NV 89183

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Viet Noodle Bar - Las Vegas

Viet Noodle Bar is located west of Decatur on Spring Mountain Rd.

I arrived here for dinner with my friend and the restaurant is large and very clean. Service was attentive without being smothering. My friend and I took a little bit of time catching up so it took us a while to decide what to order.

We finally ordered and our food arrived quickly. The server kept the refills coming without interrupting our conversation. My vermicelli bowl was good, nothing mind-blowing but the meat was well-cooked, moist and flavorful.

The meal was great and I'm interested in trying out the rest of their menu.

Items sampled: shrimp and bbq pork vermicelli bowl 

Location: 5288 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Resting: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Island Prime - San Diego, CA

Dinner with my best friends during my recent visit to San Diego and our decision was dinner was easier than expected. 

We wanted steak and a view and Island Prime fit the bill! We arrived on time for our reservation and hey quickly brought us to our table. Right on the window with a great view of the water as we requested. 

We settled in and decided on some drinks and appetizers to start. Our server was friendly gave us some good suggestions. For my entree I ordered the ribeye and I couldn't resist the brussel sprouts for my side. While waiting for our entrees, they brought over the bread and despite trying to refrain from eating the bread, I just couldn't resist. Perfectly fluffy and delicious. 

Our entrees came and my steak was cooked medium rare just as I requested. The brussel sprouts were delightful as well. My friend preferred them to her order of onion rings so I let her have as many as she wanted. 

We were dining with my friend's seven year old and they had some decent options on the kid's menu, which I was surprised by. We anticipated having to shared our meals with her but we were able to get her her very own small filet for just $10. 

The view, service and meal was fantastic. Surprising, since one usually sacrifices food for views when it comes to dining at the beach.

Items sampled: ribeye, brussel sprouts, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Location: 880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

RaringS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Makai Pacific Island Grill - Las Vegas

Makai is a Hawaiian style spot that opened up recently. Despite only recently opening, I have already been twice and have enjoyed each visit.

You can select from several different sizes varying from a small bowl with one protein option to the largest option that allows you to choose three different proteins. On my first visit I ordered the poke, kalua pork and pulehu steak with brown rice. The kalua pork was good but not great but the poke and and pulehu steak were tasty. On my second visit I went with the Mochiko chicken and poke salad which was delicious. 

I enjoy that they offer so many health options and allow you to choose brown rice or salad in place of white rice. I look forward to returning soon for some more poke and Mochiko chicken. The prices are reasonable but can get high as you add additional add-ons.

Items sampled: Mochiko chicken, poke, kalua pork and pulehu steak.

Location: 5165 S Fort Apache Rd, Ste 150, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rosallie - Las Vegas

I have been here on two separate occasions and I can't believe I almost forgot to review this place.

Rosallie is a fantastic cafe that recently opened in the area. The pastries are amazing and so is the cute little shop. The owner and his family are so sweet, it's definitely a welcoming spot to enjoy treats.

The lemon tart, almond cake and almond croissant are a revelation. The quiche and teas that I've tried are excellent as well.

Having this in the area is amazing and I can't wait to make it a regular on my rotation.

Location: 6090 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️