Opening Date for the Highly-Anticipated Maroon
WHAT: Today, SAHARA Las Vegas has announced the grand opening date for Maroon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi, one of the country’s most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. The Afro-Caribbean steakhouse will debut on Friday, April 24.
Maroon marks Chef Onwuachi’s first West Coast restaurant and introduces a bold new culinary concept to the Las Vegas Strip, blending the traditions of the classic American steakhouse with the vibrant flavors and techniques of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. From the moment guests step inside, they are immersed in an energetic, transportive environment featuring island-influenced design elements, the aromas of live-fire cooking and the glow of the restaurant’s custom jerk pit at the heart of the restaurant. Maroon will celebrate the culture, heritage and fire-driven cooking of the Caribbean through a menu rooted in bold regional flavors, the menu will feature premium steaks, fresh seafood and vibrant sides complemented by signature spice blends, jerk techniques and live-fire preparation. Designed by New York City-based architecture firm Modellus Novus, the venue will feature a sophisticated bar-lounge, a 125-seat main dining room and thoughtfully appointed and intimate private dining spaces. At SAHARA Las Vegas, Maroon will become more than a restaurant, it will serve as a vibrant gathering place where food, music and culture converge to create an atmosphere worth remembering and returning.
RESERVATIONS: Reservations beginning Friday, April 24 and beyond can be made online at www.maroonlasvegas.com.
WHERE: SAHARA Las Vegas (2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109)
For more information, please visit www.saharalasvegas.com and follow @maroonlasvegas and @saharalasvegas on Instagram.
ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 60,000-square-foot casino features elegant designs and a newly expanded slot floor with approximately 30 of the latest slot machines from the world’s top gaming content creators, bringing the total to more than 650 machines. The casino features more than 30 classic table games, the Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Maroon, a Caribbean Steakhouse by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi (arriving spring 2026); Balla Italian Soul by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; and Zeffer’s Café. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.
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