Las Vegas Mixtape v45: Eclectic Vegas: Dark, Rhythmic, and Fragrant

Track #4 (of 5): Du-par’s @Suncoast Hotel and Casino

The newly remodeled and glass-enclosed Du-par’s will take you back “home.” (Image: Vegas 411)

Given how the new year has started with global upheaval, you might be seeking out comfort food to calm your frayed nerves. May I suggest a visit to the newly remodeled Du-par's restaurant and bakery at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in the Summerlin area? 

Feeling nostalgic? Order this dish to get back "home." (Image: Vegas 411)

Try their satisfying “Gourmet Meatloaf,” consisting of “all-natural chuck and mushroom gravy, served with buttery mashed potatoes, root vegetables, and savory spices,” as noted on the menu. The kitchen sends it out with a complimentary fresh and fluffy dinner roll—a nice little bow on top of a meal that recalls much simpler times. Other nostalgic, gravy-rich options include the pot roast, chicken pot pie, oven roasted turkey, and fried country steak.  

The 24/7 Du-par’s is also a place to enjoy their famous buttermilk pancakes, omelets, French Toast, and pies.  They proudly honor Vegas’ ever-growing Hawaiian population with “island favorites” like loco moco and the no-kidding “Big Kahuna Plate,” comprised of Portuguese sausage, spam, steamed rice, katsu soy, green onions, and two eggs.

The past is beautifully honored here, as it should be.  (Image: Vegas 411)

If you didn’t know, Du-par’s is a Southern California institution that opened in 1938 in LA; the only one left there is the original Farmers Market location. Fortunately, Vegas is home to the only other Du-par’s. Be prepared to smile when you view the museum-quality, feel-good photos on the walls reflecting the restaurant’s history.