Why you should experience Ada's in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ada's is a refined wine bar and restaurant where Downtown's creative spirit, culinary innovation, world-class wine culture, and Arts District character create one of the city's most distinctive dining experiences.
Set along South Casino Center Boulevard near California Avenue and just steps from Esther's Kitchen, the restaurant welcomes guests into an intimate contemporary space where an acclaimed wine cellar, seasonally inspired cuisine, and thoughtful hospitality steadily heighten anticipation from the first pour onward. Natural light, carefully curated design, and a menu that evolves with the seasons reveal a dining experience devoted equally to exceptional food and remarkable wine. The experience concludes with an appreciation for a restaurant where culinary creativity, adventurous wine exploration, and polished execution become inseparable. The result is a dining experience defined by refinement, craftsmanship, and one of the Arts District's premier food and wine destinations.
What you should know about Ada's.
Ada's is best known for reopening in December 2025 at 1130 South Casino Center Boulevard after relocating from Tivoli Village, with Chef James Trees and LEV Group transforming the original Esther's Kitchen space into a larger downtown home that returned the restaurant to its original name honoring Ada Coleman, the pioneering head bartender of London's Savoy Hotel. The restaurant forms part of Chef James Trees' acclaimed restaurant portfolio alongside Esther's Kitchen and Al Solito Posto, while Wine Goddess Kat Thomas directs an internationally recognized wine program and Chef de Cuisine Jackson Stamper leads a seasonally driven menu of shareable contemporary American plates. Recognition including Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence (2024), The World of Fine Wine's Most Original Wine List (2024 and 2025), and Wine Enthusiast's Top 50 US Wine Restaurants (2023) established Ada's among America's leading wine-focused restaurants before its move to the Arts District. Continued leadership by James Trees, Kat Thomas, Jackson Stamper, and LEV Group, together with an internationally focused cellar, adventurous seasonal cooking, and one of the nation's most celebrated wine programs, have established Ada's among Las Vegas's defining contemporary dining destinations.
Rare bottles from emerging wine regions, thoughtfully composed seasonal plates, vibrant produce, pristine seafood, house-made pasta, carefully aged cheeses, and elegant charcuterie establish a culinary identity rooted in curiosity, balance, and ingredient quality. Refined small plates, delicate desserts, inventive cocktails, globally sourced wines, restrained seasoning, and beautifully judged textures deepen that foundation through flavors designed to complement each pairing. Precise cooking, disciplined wine service, attentive hospitality, and meticulous presentation preserve the integrity of every course while allowing exploration and discovery to remain the defining focus throughout the meal. Together, Chef James Trees' culinary vision, Kat Thomas's acclaimed wine program, seasonal cuisine, and consistently polished execution create a dining identity defined by originality, refinement, and enduring culinary distinction.
How to fold Ada's into your trip.
Ada's is best experienced as the centerpiece of an evening exploring the culinary and creative heart of the Arts District.
Begin at The Arts Factory, where working galleries, artist studios, and rotating exhibitions introduce the neighborhood's creative identity before settling into Ada's for an exceptional food and wine experience. Continue to Esther's Kitchen, whose nationally recognized culinary reputation reinforces the district's emergence as Las Vegas's leading dining destination. Conclude at First Friday Las Vegas, when scheduled, where local artists, live music, and community celebrations provide a fitting finale celebrating the neighborhood's creative energy. The progression moves naturally from artistic expression to refined dining before concluding with the Arts District's signature cultural gathering, revealing why this neighborhood has become one of Las Vegas's most compelling destinations.
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