Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails

Cleaver is like a nice steakhouse on the strip, except that it’s easier to get to and lives up to the hype. Cleaver was a welcome surprise. The atmosphere is welcoming. You feel like you’re in an entirely different world once you step inside. The food is across the board well made and genuinely enjoyable. We had mussels, bread, Burratta salad, and prawn pasta which was AMAZING and far exceeded my expectations. It tasted like the noodles had been hand made moments before coming to the table. Our server was so sweet. I went for a business meeting and while the restaurant is lively, it’s not too loud, so we could hear each other well and have good conversation throughout our meal. Dessert was great too! Lava cake 😍

The crab cake was my favorite the broth or butter sauce served in it had an amazing flavor to it. And this valentines special mousse cake was so rich warm and delicious. Loved the ambiance of the whole place very elegant and wholesome.

Cleavers never disappoints… if you happen to come in and sit at the bar, make sure you get serve by Esteban. He is an exceptional bartender attention to detail. Always making great drinks. Amazing espresso martinis 🍸 👌🏻.

Next level talent. The taste will last in my memories till I return. The smells have you at hello. So much so I forgot to take pictures except for the Bone Marrow and dessert. The steak melted in my mouth the sides are big enough to share. Definitely will visit again.

We sat at the bar and had a phenomenal bartender. Kane went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and he offered suggestions from the menu. I was very impressed with his knowledge of each element for all of the dishes. We had the filet Philadelphia style, the ribeye med rare, the loaded baked potato, oyster shooters, lobster tail, and bone marrow with blueberry demi. The bone marrow is literally meat butter! The blueberry kind of took away from the delicious richness of the marrow. The reddish salad needs a little more vinegar or tartness to cut through the fat. But overall, I just love bone marrow. The filet was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. They also offer sauces and crusts for the steaks. I chose Philadelphia style, which is charred and rare in the middle. Again, it was cooked perfectly! I ended up with the creamy horseradish and the cleaver steak sauce. Both were really delicious, and I could've drank either one. So yummy. The ribeye we got with the blue cheese crust. I understand blue cheese is an acquired taste, but I highly recommend this addition. Again, it was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Since it's butchered in house, you're getting a beautiful cut of meat. We ordered the oyster shooters, one with mezcal and one with vodka. Both were absolutely amazing. The smoky mezcal with the briny oyster was a great pairing. Great flavor and mouth feel. Very fresh! The lobster tail was cooked to perfection. It had a creamy and herbaceous sauce and was presented beautifully. Worth the $$. The loaded baked potato had crispy pork belly, butter, creme fraiche, and a lovely cheese (can't remember the name of the cheese). Lastly, inquire about the happy hour menu. It is very generous and priced appropriately. If you go here sit at the bar and chat with Kane! Absolutely amazing bartender and really added to the experience. The rest of the bar staff were also never idle, always on top of clearing dishes or engaged with customers. Will definitely go here again! Thank you Kane!