If you spent your youth trolling late-night karaoke at Ellis Island, the newly opened Front Yard provides a reason to return. This two-story addition to the 50-plus-year-old property is grown-up fun: a classy yet casual indoor/outdoor brewpub with large windows, Strip views and a retractable roof.
Bring friends and order shareable favorites like the warm pretzel with four-cheese fondue ($10) or the mac and cheese with house-made bacon ($7). To get in the beer garden mood, go for the four-sausage flight ($20), which includes jalapeño cheddar, linguica and a variety of mustards. The Alpine flatbread ($14) is another standout—bratwurst, caramelized onions and mustard seeds complement the Gruyère and Muenster cheeses—while the horseradish cauliflower ($7) and roasted veggie sandwich ($10) should please carnivores, too.
If it’s date night, start with oysters on the half shell ($17), dine on the horseradish-crusted wild Alaskan salmon ($16) or the half rotisserie chicken ($13) and then finish by sharing the romantic Berries & Cognac dessert ($7).
Naturally, Ellis Island brews flow through the taps. At $3 for classics and $5 for specialties, you can easily get your fill. Right now, the rotating specialties include a smoky Rauchbier, a doppelbock and a chocolatey coffee stout. Whimsical cocktails—like a bloody mary with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos—round out the drink menu.
THE FRONT YARD Ellis Island, 702-733-8901. Daily, 3 p.m.-midnight.
