We went in on a Saturday night around 5 and the wait was maybe 5 minutes. Â
They are all Irish so I had no reservations with having a Guinness that wasn't poured wrong. Â
Hubby had Shepherd's Pie- because who can pass up a traditional?, and I had the center cut pork loin... Both were great :) Â Filling enough that no dessert was needed, wouldn't have been able to!
Perfectly awesome Irish pub in one of the ubiquitous indoor casino malls that seem to connect most of Vegas these days. Â I'm afraid we didn't eat here, but the drinks were exceptional and the service was fun and fast. Â We were there during a slow period between lunch and dinner, and the the bartenders were conversational and friendly. Â The pub is beautiful; completely finished out with accommodations for live music. Â Of course, my wife was stuck in permanent eye-roll as there was an entire store dedicated to my favorite beer next door; loaded up on Guinness paraphernalia after our drinks.
Review Source:The food is ok- pretty much what you'd expect from a pub in Ireland- not super flavorful, but very filling. I had the potato&leek soup and the chop salad. My mom got the fish and chips, which she said was delicious. The real reason to go here is the bar. There is a regular full bar, PLUS a special Whiskey bar. Also, this place had the largest cider selection I've ever seen. Lots of giant flat screens made this a great place to watch the playoffs. Get out of the casino and go here.
Review Source:Was wondering around Mandalay Bay and looking for a place that serves food past midnight, full menu was not served, but we got the Ruben and also the chicken wings from their late night special menu, the food was tasty, the atmosphere was nice. Hey, and our server was Irish, how authentic is that? Â :-)
Review Source:They take 14 days to brine their corned beef. Enuff said.
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1. Friend had the fish and chips but said they weren't memorable enough to rave about them.
2. Though friend did have the Snake Bite and said it was 'awesome!'
3. But we both agree that the corned beef alone warrants a return visit.
4. And the waitresses are Irish! Love their accents!
I don't expect much from mid-priced restaurants in casinos. Â They're usually designed as restaurant fillers to offer enough variety to keep patrons from visiting other casinos. Â But Ri Ra stands out, so much that my friend and I ate here twice during our 3-day stay.
The classic Irish Pub, Ri Ra is outfitted with all the lacquered wood and trimmings you'd expect. Â European football on the television, irish-speaking employees (most of whom have work visas) provide authenticity. Â But the food is where it's at! Â I was blown away by something as simple as a corned beef quesadilla, and I can still taste the classic Reuben with a little Colman's mustard smeared for good measure.
If you want good, hearty Irish food, do yourself a favor and stop by Ri Ra next time you're at the Mandalay Bay. Â I'd even consider taking a cab from another casino for that quesadilla!
OMg, LIVE MUSIC!
That is the reason I come here, the quality of the live music is great. Â The person who books the talent knows their stuff. Â It is always Irish themed music, but not just traditional jigs & what not. Â The first time I came here, The Blaggards were doing some traditional song. Â I took a quick break. Â When I came back, they were doing Psycho Killer by the Talking Heads! Â I haven't heard that in a while & was stoked!
Most of the bands will do Irish folk, country, & some Irish based rock bands like U2, the Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, etc.
Drink prices, specifically beer & cider are actually good for a joint in the Mandalay. Â They'll have a cocktail of the month. This month is a Blackberry Mojito (for May). Â It is meh, but, I am not a huge mojito fan. Â I've done an Irish Whiskey flight and that was great & cheap. Â $12 for 4 2oz shots of increasing quality. Â
I've had some food. Â For sure, their Irish Curry is great with chips (fries). Â I would love to come for dinner, but I seem to only make it here on Tuesday nights.
The  service is friendly & fast, the ambiance is great with a private bar/room to the left of the stage & dining behind the bar/stage area.  If you need a more quiet spot, sit near the storefront & the sound isn't loud, in my opinion.
Soon, I may have a teacher for Irish jigs, & step dancing. Â That'll be a sight, a 6'1" Flip, wearing a tie dyed v-neck, step dancing to Seven Drunken Nights!
Repeat visit to this fine  Irish Pub in the shops at Mandalay Bay. Must have fish-n chips and sheperds pie!  I shared both when I went.. great beers and irish whiskey . Bands are hit  and  miss.. last trip I loved the band .. this time not so much.. but hey good times were had.  Nice to repeat a visit here and get the same great food and atmosphere!
Review Source:I've been to several Ri Ra's all over the country. It's a good spot for solid food and good Guiness. Most of the other locations have nicer ambiance, but similarly good Irish food. I've had several things here, but I normally gravitate towards the fish and chips. I had them at this location and they were spot on. The Guiness is decent, but not quite as good as it could be, hence I'm deducting one star.
The prices are reasonable, but still a bit expensive due to the location. This venue is in the mall connected to the Mandalay Bay.
First the greatest thing about Ri Ra: they offer 40% off on food, every Friday, for locals. And you only need to show one local I.D., so its possible to take friends there with you. That being said, our first visit there as locals [we had stopped in for a drink once before, as visitors to Vegas] was a mixed experience.
The atmosphere is quite pleasant, it feels like a real Irish pub once you get into it from the "mall" that houses it. Not surprising, since it was brought over from Ireland. And they play lovely Irish music, but when we went (early evening) it was at a level that still allowed us to talk. And our waitress, also an import from Ireland, couldn't have been nicer.
My husband ordered the chicken curry, along with a flight of Irish beers. I had the fish and chips, along with an Irish hard cider. The beverages are filled all the way to the rims. They were at the temperature and level of carbonation (not overdone, on either) that we expect in a pub that knows its business. My husband loved his curry, and I thought the fish was the best I'd ever had: a huge moist filet with thin shattery crust. And the remoulade served with it was delicious...I'd put that on everything! The "chips" (fries) weren't as crispy as Americans are used to, but we've found that in many other countries they are used as a base for the main entree, not as a side. So that seemed authentic. Even the brown bread served with the meal was tasty...it reminded me of the brown bread my mom used to bake in cans, for Sunday evening dinners! (And served with real Irish butter.)
Now, the reason I took off a star. The dessert was abysmal. They were out of creme brulee (not Irish, but pretty ubiquitous in Vegas). So we ordered the special: strawberry trifle. What we were expecting was the standard trifle in a glass bowl, with liquor-infused cake, custard/pudding, and berries layered, with whipped cream on top. What we got was a couple slices of store-bought pound cake on a plate, each topped with one sliced strawberry, which were almost inedible because they were under-ripe and not sweetened. And a small dollop of whipped cream.
Don't know if they didn't have the "real" trifle prepped, and just hurried to make up a substitute; or if this pub which tries to be authentic in most other ways just doesn't know what a real trifle is. Whatever...it left us with a bad ending.
Like any Vegas dining/drinking spot, you never know who or what is going to sashay through the door, so its a great place to people watch. Just go someplace else to get dessert.
Ri Ra located inside Mandalay Place looks just like any store-front restaurant you'd find in a mall. Â However walk-in and you will discover several rooms with Irish decor and you'll begin to see just how large this place really is!
I was split between many items on the menu since they had simple food with little "twists" thrown in. Â I decided on a meatloaf burger made with veal, topped with mashed potatoes, onion rings and a Guinness ketchup. Â Before I get to the burger, we also split some potato cakes, very crispy on the outside with a balsamic dressing, but soft on the inside.
The burger was different but very tasty packed with flavor (most likely to all the toppings going on!) and it left me very satisfied throughout the day. Â Two other people at the table had a huge piece of fish and chips and I stole a bite or two of the soft cod.
Overall I would come here again, especially on Friday's where locals get 40% off! Â I am looking forward to trying all the other menu items (my own Fish & Chips, Guniess burger and Shepards Pie come to mind!)
Well if I am back in the neighborhood and looking for an Irish Pub, this will be the place to stop in!
I didn't have a full meal, as I was meeting friends after I had already dined, but since it was a bar I figured I could partake in some of the other dishes.
I started with a Smithwick's (Which the cool kids, I learned, pronounce as "Smiddick's") which I quite enjoyed. Â Then moved on to a Irish Iceberg. I didn't really care for the Guinness + Milkshake + Caramel of the Irish Iceberg, but i didn't hate it. Then on to an Irish Coffee, served authentically in a glass, which was really good. Â If that wasn't enough, I finished it off with a Guinness Sundae. Â Mmm, Mmm! How is that for not eating a full meal?
I would absolutely return!
I found this place between the Madalay Bay and Luxor hotels while looking for something good to eat for under $50. Â The mall between the two resorts has several nice places like this.
I found the service to be great. However, I was sitting at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and welcoming and came with an Irish accent to go with the Irish bar. Â He didn't give the feeling that he wished I would order drinks instead of food and also made recomendations.
One of his recomendations was the fish and chips. Â I figure that I can get that at home, but if a nice guy recomends it then it must be something they are proud of. Â I ordered it.
The fish was very good. Â One very large piece of battered fish sitting on chips (french fries). Â With some malt vinegar the fish was excellent. The chips were not. Â They were soaked in grease from the fish and soggy. Â Too bad really. I thought they were a victim of bad platting.
I would definately go back. Â Next time no fries and hoepfully I can raise the score.
Vegas baby! My friends were all raving about this place and what cracked me up is that when they took me there I realized this was my old sponsor bar from playing rugby back in Providence RI. I love the bar there so I was excited to go in Vegas. Food and service were fun and great although I was surprised at the pricing - but again, VEGAS! Duh. We had a blast with the live music later on and it ended up being a great night before our friends wedding.
Review Source:Best Irish pub in town!!!
If you're looking for an authentic Irish pub, look no further. Everything from this bar has been shipped from Ireland, reconstructing the true essence of what a pub really stands for. Authentic pubs are hard to come by in Vegas, this pub is worth a trip to the strip if you're a local. It definitely transports you back to Ireland.
In terms of food, I think Ri Ra is definitely a 4/5. The Irish potato cakes are delicious - I highly recommend these as an appetizer. The potato cakes themselves are light and fluffy, and the accompanying sauces are so flavorful.
The Guinness BBQ burger is really good. It has a great smoky flavor and the sauce is great. The chicken curry is really good. It isn't too spicy, but it has a nice flavor.
The staff is really friendly, and the restaurant is really nice and relaxed. I just think that the prices, even for Vegas, are a little high. For this reason alone I might skip Ri Ra in the future and spend the same amount of money at a place that I feel has better food for the same price.
Overall, good food, nice staff, and fun restaurant, if not a little overpriced.
This is a beautifully crafted bar. Â That much I cannot deny. Â The moment you walk in, the immense wood filled bar strikes your vision - statutes, old pictures, and that fabulous old wood imported from Green Ireland. Â Its undeniable pretty. Â And the fact that you can also order decent food, and a good beer - simply adds to the grandeur.
Our server seemed to be from Ireland. Â Or at least had a plenty good fake accent. Â Either way, they score cool points for that.
It's a large place, with many rooms tucked inside the long rectangular design. Â It seems like it would be a great place to hang out for a night with a large group, or to catch some rugby games.
Las Vegas is anything but Ireland. Â It's anything from green, and anything from old like the motherland. Â But at Ri Ra, for a moment, if you pretend and you've ordered enough glasses, you just might feel like you're there. Â Or almost. Â And that's enough.
Let me preface this review by saying that I KNOW MY IRISH BARS AND FOOD. I was born and raised in that magical country and I frequently return for lengthy visits. Ireland is my favorite place in the world.
And now, Ri Ra is my favorite Irish pub in the world that exists outside of Ireland. It is authentic and decorated perfectly. The rich, dark wood and the paintings and the lighting and even the Irish accents of some of the servers could not be more perfect. Walking into Ri Ra is like walking into one of the local Temple Bar watering holes in Dublin.
Ri Ra has an absolutely astounding selection of beer and cider - the best of what Ireland and England have to offer and in my opinion, more of a selection than any other Irish pub in town. (HELLO! MAGNERS/BULMERS ON DRAFT!!!) Also, they've got a great whiskey list and flight samples that rival even the Freakin Frog's attic!
We ordered the fish and chips to share and the sausage rolls as an appetizer. Sausage rolls are one of my favorite comfort foods, so I was really hoping Ri Ra came through with this one. And, THEY DID. The sausage rolls were perfect and tasty and crunchy yet soft - probably the best I have ever had. When our fish and chips came out, I knew I was in love before I even took the first bite because I could tell that these were freshly cut potatoes and a really great cut of fish - HUGE too.
Without a doubt in my mind, Ri Ra has the best fish and chips in Vegas - definitely the best I have had outside of Ireland.
They've also got a pretty awesome "late night chipper" menu that I can't wait to check out. If you visit the bar for a drink, they've got all the bar snacks you'd find in Ireland - Tayto or King crisps, chocolate, etc. You name it!
This place is amazing. Although it might be a bit pricey, you get what you pay for in terms of quality and service! If this bar was closer to my house and not located on the strip, I'd probably never leave.
Had lunch at Ri Ra on a Monday afternoon for a quick stop in, this is located in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place, between Luxor and MBay.
We both had the lunch specials, Guinness stew, Shepherd's Pie, side salads, soda bread and drinks. Â The servers and bartender were very helpful and nice, even though the place was busy. Â If you have a chance, sit at the bar and have lunch or dinner, you can people watch or enjoy the atmosphere. Â They do have drink specials as well and the bartenders I believe are all from Ireland.
The Guinness store next to it has a lot of branded items that are cool to see too.
I will plan to visit again, hopefully for dinner, overall the food was very good.
Today was my third visit to this lovely Irish Pub and I'm awarding it four stars based on comparison of other Irish spots in the valley. It's beautiful, it feels "authentic," and I haven't had a bad dish. Plus, most of the staff is actually from Ireland and are all really friendly!
I've tried a few dishes since each visit was with a large group and allowed for a greater variety of samplings. During this visit, I ordered the "IRISH POTATO CAKES" again and it was good. It had a mashed potato consistency with a nice crust and tasty seasoning. Great contrast between the sour cream-like sauce and balsamic reduction drizzle. I also ordered the "UNIQUELY VEGGIE" burger (housemade white bean patty, crumbled goat cheese, sun dried tomato pesto, cucumber, caramelized onions on toasted wheat) with a side of housemade chips. The patty was really great and everything came together well. The goat cheese was a tad too much, but that's just the nature of the cheese. It also needed a little more flavor or just salt, which is a simple fix.
Their bar is wonderful too. I ordered a Jameson + Ginger and it had a generous serving of Jameson, plus delicious. Ruben enjoyed a Guiness Foreign Extra Stout (very cool Guiness store next door!).
I walked into this place feeling somewhat anxious, a lot tired, and slightly out of my depth. First time in Vegas, what can I say?
I left feeling full, content, replete, and well-rested. If that isn't a successful meal, I don't know what is.
I've been to a fair few "Irish pubs" before. I put that in quotes because usually, the most Irish thing about them is maybe their name, and the fact that they have Guinness and Harp on draft.
Not so, here! From the genuine warmth and hospitality the servers show, to the deliciousness of the pub grub, to the really decent drinks -- I was really, really pleased.
Foodwise, I had the Dubliner Burger and a side of chips with Irish curry sauce. That lamb burger...oh man, I hadn't expected to find something that good as my first meal. I hadn't. Yeah, I was crazy hungry, but I don't think it was just the hunger talking. That was a seriously tasty burger.
As for the curry sauce...I'm a big curry fan in general. I love all different types of curry, including those milder ones that hail from the UK. There's a place for them all, I say. Especially on chips, and in the mayo on my Dubliner Burger.
The live music was excellent, too. I would have stayed longer if I didn't have plans.
This place was horrible. We came in a large group and the food quality was pretty bad and was not cooked properly. We started with a few appetizers, pub wings, mac and cheese (entree but ordered for the table), tenders and potato cakes. Out of everything so far the mac and cheese was the best.
Four of the nine ordered the porterhouse steak medium rare. When they all came out they were medium well to well done, completely dry, and no flavor at all. The few people that ordered fish and chips said it was good but I wasn't able to try.
The desserts were pretty bad as well. The brownie sundae was burnt when it was microwaved and hard. The guiness cake was decent.
If we didn't have show plans for the night we would have went to lawrys instead, but now we know to never come back.
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Dinner was good. I had the Irish mac and cheese. Not bad. Service was fine too, but we did have to wait a while for the check.
It's just like every other Irish pub you've ever been to, only they have a ton of Irish folks working here. It makes it that much more authentic, I guess. We spent a good 25 minutes chatting with the bartender about his homeland before moving to a table for breakfast.
They make a mean bloody mary, which washes down a respectable full Irish breakfast. It was really a lot of food, which helps make up for the fact that the brunch menu is small. For being a weekend and a brunch, the dining room was dead. Clearly everyone in Vegas was still sleeping.
With our friends visiting from Philly, we went to RiRa on a Friday night, when a great deal for locals - 40% off food - is offered. Â One thing I love about Irish pubs is the decor - all dark wood and atmosphere. Â I wasn't sure that an Irish pub at Mandalay Place would be authentic, but RiRa sure was: raucously loud, friendly, and, and hopping.
Our choice was to wait for a booth or try to have four of us eat at one of the tiny, high center pub tables with backless stools. Â Luckily, a booth opened up not long after we tried to settle in at the pub table, and we changed over to a much more comfortable spot. Â The waiter was great, despite the crowd and having to shout over the music that was way too loud.
We started with Irish potato cakes, delicious with the addition of a balsamic glaze. Two of us ordered the pork loin special, which differed a bit from the regular one on the menu, and it was terrific. Â Hubby had the Guinness Beef Stew, which he loved, and one friend, looking at the Reuben sandwich at the next table, decided to go with the Corned Beef and Cabbage. Â I tasted it and found it very bland. Â IMO, when it comes to corned beef, there's only one kind of place to get it, and an Irish pub doesn't cut it for me.
We almost never order dessert, but since our friends always do, we didn't want to watch them and drool, so we did, too. Â They got the blueberry crumble, which we would have gotten too, except it had an oat crumb topping. Â I sowed my wild oats years ago, so we passed on that and went with the Kerry Apple Cake. Â The apple cake turned out to sound better than it tasted, so I guess we should have gone blueberry. Â I also ordered coffee. Â They serve it in a French press, but the small one I ordered turned out to give me half a cup of coffee. Â For me, an 80-oz a day coffee junkie, this was unacceptable! Â The waiter, sweetheart that he was, brought me a gigantic French press, which the menu said serves 3-4, and it was just perfect!
Okay, so the music was too loud, and wasn't exactly my idea of Irish music - no "Danny Boy" was to be heard, mostly pop with an Irish flair. Â The restaurant was loud even without the music. Â It was crowded. Â But I loved it!!
I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this place. We got stuck in traffic coming back from a show and there was nothing else open for dinner. The bouncer at Mix lounge told us it was the only place open at 11pm (this is Vegas, why does everything close at 10?! BS...). We had walked past it earlier and decided against it, we were in a sushi kinda mood.
I am so glad circumstances basically forced us to come here because it is now one of my favorite places in Vegas (along with this amazing, yet magically disappearing, sushi place we found once on our way to the Shark Reef and have never been able to find again *sad face*).
Food - I had the Irish chicken curry and the mister had fish 'n chips. Both of us being from mixed Anglo-Indian backgrounds; and I, having very briefly read up on the history of Indian cuisine in the UK, felt curious to try this mystery dish. It comes with rice or chips...I got half and half in order to have both! Ah-mazing. And so much food! I almost made it to the end, but had to quit a few fries short of the finish line. Husband inhaled his fish, he had both sauces and loved the Irish one (not the tartar sauce, though that was delicious as well). The soup special was "leek and turkey" ...scrumptious! You can find "inexpensive" ($10-11) items on the menu although most entrees were around $16-$22 and most appetizers were in the $10 range. It is Vegas after all..
Atmosphere - there was a band playing Irish music. From reading other reviews, I guess it's a regular thing? Good, because it really set the tone, we LOVED it (they also add a band fee onto the dining receipt, very European heh). The decor is amazing. We didn't know where to look and what to admire first! Bathrooms were clean and comfortable.
Service - Excellent! All the servers were kind, courteous, friendly and very helpful! And most seemed to have Irish accents, we were left wondering if that was a condition of working there: to learn how to speak with an Irish accent. No way all the waitresses are Irish....right? I'm still not sure... anyway the manager came out towards the end of our meal to ask how everything had been. Really nice gesture :)
Their kitchen is open until 12 midnight but they were still bringing in, seating people and serving them up until we left at 12:01AM soooooo maybe that cutoff time isn't set in stone (?).
Excellent, outstanding everything. Definitely coming back.
Rà Rá, my love, where have you been all of my life?
I've become a regular to this place; especially since it's a great way to kick off the weekend. 40% off food for locals on Fridays, coupled with happy hour app and drink specials; All of which is accessible right when I get out of work? Incredible way to end the work week!
Food is superb--Quality Irish pub food with an emphasis on quality. Here's a rundown of some of food that I've tried:
-Potato cakes: No doubt, the best app I've ordered so far. A Must try. Balsamic glaze on the panko crisp blew my mind.
-Jameson glazed wings: I've had similar stuff at Firkin, but Rà Rá was here first. Delicious.
-Irish roast pork: Hefty cuts of pork loin and  roasted potatoes covered in a whiskey gravy, coupled with honey-glazed carrots. Fist bump love for this one. Salad comes with this one too, and well, it's a typical salad.
-Fish & Chips: I've had many a fish and chip in my day. The way they do it here is one of my favorites. Plus, it's a huge serving. Order it. Devour it. Enjoy.
Don't be surprised if you see me sitting there on a Friday evening enjoying some pints and grub. Props for showing some local love!
If you're looking for loud, live Irish music and a bottle full of whiskey, this is your spot. The music is a tad too loud for me when I am not intoxicated and actually want to have a conversation, but that doesn't mean it's not a cool thing. I don't think they have music every night, but they have it quite often. Â
I can't comment on the food, but if you're in the market for a bible's worth of whiskey to share with friends in a quality atmosphere, this is a nice alternative to a super-swanky Vegas lounge. Heck, the bartenders even have Irish accents, which makes me want to drink more.
The bar is beautiful, but my absolute favorite part is the little living room-styled back room. If you walk in, go to the end of the bar, and make a hard left you will enter what appears to be a rec room straight from a 70s Irish home. There are couches, wood paneling, bad wallpaper... every detail is perfect and cozy. It's an amazing room to host 20-30 people for a cocktail event, and a nice spot to pull up a stool, sip whiskey and listen to an Irish lilt.
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