Why you should experience Chickie's & Pete's in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chickie's & Pete's is a celebrated sports bar and restaurant where the Las Vegas Strip's resort entertainment culture, Philadelphia sports traditions, seafood specialties, and classic American comfort food converge into one of SAHARA Las Vegas' signature casual dining destinations.
Set inside SAHARA Las Vegas along Las Vegas Boulevard South near Sahara Avenue and just steps from AZILO Ultra Pool, the restaurant fills the air with the aromas of sizzling cheesesteaks, steamed crab, Old Bay seasoning, roasted garlic, melted cheese, grilled onions, fresh-cut fries, and freshly poured draft beer as expansive television walls immediately establish an atmosphere devoted to sports and hearty American dining. Anticipation steadily builds as award-winning signature dishes, lively game-day energy, and attentive hospitality reveal a philosophy centered on authenticity, generosity, and fan-driven dining. The defining moment arrives when Philadelphia culinary traditions and contemporary sports bar culture unite through disciplined execution that allows bold flavors and celebrated house specialties to remain the unmistakable focus. The result is an experience defined by craftsmanship, energy, and one of the Las Vegas Strip's leading sports restaurants.
What you should know about Chickie's & Pete's.
Chickie's & Pete's is best known for being founded in 1977 by Peter Ciarrocchi Sr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, growing from a neighborhood crab house into an award-winning restaurant group recognized nationally for combining seafood, Philadelphia comfort food, and sports hospitality. The Las Vegas location opened inside SAHARA Las Vegas in 2019, bringing signature menu favorites including the trademarked Crabfries®, Philadelphia cheesesteaks, Mussels in Red Sauce, Snow Crab Legs, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Pete-zza, Buffalo Wings, Crab Cakes, Shrimp Scampi, and fried seafood platters to the Strip. Crabfries®, introduced during the 1980s and protected as a federally registered trademark, became the company's defining specialty, while Chickie's & Pete's has earned recognition from ESPN, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and the James Beard Foundation, which named Peter Ciarrocchi Sr. among its America's Classics Award recipients in 2023. Continued family ownership, more than four decades of restaurant history, nationally recognized signature dishes, and expansion across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nevada, and other eastern states have established Chickie's & Pete's among America's best-known sports bar brands.
Golden Crabfries®, steamed snow crab, sweet lobster, roasted garlic, Old Bay seasoning, melted cheese, grilled onions, and freshly baked rolls establish a culinary theme rooted in Philadelphia comfort food and Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions. Tender cheesesteaks, buttery crab cakes, crisp Buffalo wings, rich Lobster Mac & Cheese, mussels in red sauce, chilled draft beer, fresh seafood platters, and handcrafted cocktails deepen that foundation through bold seasoning, generous portions, and balanced preparation. Precise griddle cooking, disciplined seafood preparation, attentive frying, careful sandwich assembly, and polished hospitality preserve the integrity of every signature recipe while allowing Chickie's & Pete's celebrated culinary traditions to remain the defining focus throughout the dining experience. Together, Peter Ciarrocchi Sr.'s founding vision, the nationally recognized Crabfries®, Philadelphia culinary heritage, and disciplined execution create a dining character defined by authenticity, craftsmanship, and enduring American distinction.
How to fold Chickie's & Pete's into your trip.
Chickie's & Pete's works as the centerpiece of a relaxed afternoon at SAHARA Las Vegas.
Begin at AZILO Ultra Pool, where contemporary resort design and lively outdoor spaces introduce the property's atmosphere before naturally leading toward Chickie's & Pete's for Philadelphia-inspired comfort food. Continue to The STRAT Observation Deck, where panoramic views broaden the outing while showcasing the northern Las Vegas Strip from above. Conclude at The Punk Rock Museum, where carefully curated exhibits exploring punk music history provide a memorable finale that complements the character of this section of Las Vegas. The progression moves naturally from resort recreation to celebrated American dining before concluding with music history, revealing how hospitality, entertainment, and culinary tradition collectively define the district.
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