BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark

Name: BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark
Address: 3871 S Valley View Blvd #8, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89103
Telephone: (702) 960-4000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3693 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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Embark on a culinary adventure unlike any other at BLACKOUT, a fascinating dining experience just off the Las Vegas Strip. Sitting in total darkness, your sense of taste and smell are completely heightened as you feast on a plant-based, multi-course, mystery meal of wonderful specialties.

Upon arrival at BLACKOUT, you're greeted by the friendly and entertaining staff. Next, you're led into the pitch-black dining room where your meal can begin. Taste and touch your way through a delicious lunch or dinner, one dish at a time.

At the end of your meal, the staff escorts you back to the lobby. Head back out into Vegas happy that you've had a truly unique sensory experience that you won't soon forget.

The Blackout dining experience is $89.95/per guest and includes admission and a seven course prix-fixe dinner.

Due to popular demand, reservations for BLACKOUT's Dining in the Dark are required.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(702) 960-4000
Website
http://dineblackout.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Break the ice and start your night out with something everyone will remember and talk about for a long time! Whether you’re entertaining clients in the or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant and wait staff will make it a spectacular event every time!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (855) 376-7751

Location
3871 S Valley View Blvd, #8, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Neighborhood
The Strip
Cross street
Flamingo Rd. and Valley View Blvd. Located behind Rio Hotel
Parking details
Free Parking for BLACKOUT Guests
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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$20.00 per person
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Multiple dates available
For a culinary adventure like no other, treat yourself to BLACKOUT "Dining in the Dark", an innovative dining experience off the Las Vegas Strip. Enjoy a multi-course dinner in total darkness and allow your sense of taste, touch, sound and smell to heighten. You will experience great food and dinner conversation like never before, all while you taste and touch your way through your 7-course dinner, one plate at a time. Dinner is $89.95 per guest and alcoholic drinks are available a la carte. Due to limited seating, we require a deposit of $20.00 per guest when booking this reservation. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 24 hours prior to your reservation in order to have your deposit refunded.

What 3,693 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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3,693 Reviews

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CamJ
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience started at 608pm, we did not check out until 830 pm this is an excessively long time. The server was polite and apologetic she actually had a difficult table working at the same time we were there. I thought the experience was very interesting however would have preferred a more timely service we sat for extended periods of time between the courses. I would recommend as I felt from the guest around and their timing our experience was a one off.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Must try when you are visiting Vegas.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was cool, novel sort of experience. Will definitely go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blackout is a completely unique dining experience. Trying to describe it will do it a disservice; you simply need to try it for yourself. However, I will say, that I absolutely loved it - being in complete darkness completely changes how you consume your meal (in a good way). I highly recommend it for anyone (unless you’re afraid of the dark!)
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WillM
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly unique dining experience where you must use your remaining senses. I had some reservations about the vegan menu going in but the food was very good. Service was excellent, I believe our waiter was Joshua and he guided us through the evening perfectly. I say guided because that dining room is absolutely void of light, 100% pitch black. Will be back the next time we’re in town to try a new menu.
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VanessaN
Tallahassee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here with family that was visiting from out of town. This was my second time visiting but my sister's first. Blackout Dining is such a unique experience, the food is good and our server, Larry, was helpful, friendly and funny. We'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was great! We went to celebrate my birthday and I definitely want to go back. Our waiter gave us jokes and laughter, the food tasted amazing, and we had fun trying to guess what was in each dish. You get to see the menu and what you ate at the end. The menu changes seasonally.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second visit to BLACKOUT. It was better than the first! My family enjoyed their first experience and the food was great. I was under the impression that the menu changed with the season. I noticed a few of the items were the same as my first visit two years ago. However, I enjoyed the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd courses the best. I can't wait to visit again.
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Kaytelyn
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Experience was great. Server was fun and helpful and it was super different. Though, for 264$ id have preferred to pick a much different restaurant. I liked 1 plate FULLY and it was soup. The food tasted really nasty in my opinion. There was alot i tried to push through because of course i thought i had already paid. In person they do not tell you what you will eat prior but did after and our guess's were pretty accurate. Dining was pitch black but honestly could accomplish this at home for 20$. And save 240$ of you have a picky eater i would highly not recommend!!
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ShereeG
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked this experience as something new and different for my hubby’s birthday. It truly was interesting and fun using your senses and small hints to guide you. One of the best parts was the reveal at the end - once you go then you’ll know. I absolutely would go again with friends.
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JeanineE
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the meal. Food was very good. Jake was a great server and very attentive. Great experience. I think it is a little pricey… but a good experience
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MargaretO
New Mexico
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lot of fun. Made us put our phones away and have conversation about the foods and textures!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. I would recommend that everyone try this at least once. I did hear some people there who were returning customers. The food was good. The staff was very attentive, and the service was great overall!
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MarniqueS
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My party was a bit worried about the experience and the Vegan menu BUT we were Pleasantly surprised. Larry our waiter was Amazing. Patient and full of knowledge. He read the room and made us all comfortable. I would say, try new things You only live once!
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jeanniferb
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pricy but the meal was good and the atmosphere was 90% of the appeal.
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ArthurL
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cam you get darker than dark? Can't see your hand in front of your face let alone the food. Amazing experience!
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WendyO
Las Vegas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really didn’t know what to expect. Walking in was the hardest even though you all walk in shoulder to shoulder. The food was delicious, our table tried guessing every course and were completely wrong. Our server Larry was amazing. We will be back for sure.
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AlisonM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Plant-Based Adventure We thoroughly enjoyed Blackout “Dining in the Dark” from the moment we stepped into the darkness until we stepped back in the light. We were pleasantly greeted and safely guided to our table. It was pitch black, and it felt a little bit like walking through a haunted house, without the ‘haunted’ part. The waitress, who wore night vision goggles, explained in detail where the table/chair was, in addition to everything on the table (water Glass, fork, plate, knife, etc.) She also recommended that we tuck our napkins into our shirt to avoid a mess. We could hear conversations around us, and they had music playing at the perfect volume to add to the ambience. Communication between one another and to the waitress was also an interesting experience since we are so used to eye contact and body language. It was all new, but fun and exciting. All seven courses were silently placed/removed from the table in front of us, as well as the trade-out of utensils as needed. We were given the basics as to how to eat what was in front of us, (utensils or hands) but no clues as to what it was we were eating. We started with soup, followed by jicama ‘tacos,’ puff pastries, and so much more. Each course was unique and delicious on its own. It was hard to decipher what we were eating without seeing it, and using taste, touch, and smell alone. Everything was so fulling that we were stuffed the fourth course, but we kept going. After the last course, we were shown a menu of what we ate, however we were not allowed to take a photo of it. We got about half of it right, but were shocked to see some of the things we ate as well. (Nothing weird! It was all upscale and plant-based.) Overall, it was a great experience with excellent service and food. I definitely recommend it to any curious souls out there.
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AshleyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must do!!! We enjoy this experience while in Las Vegas. Food was amazing! So nice to check out from technology and enjoy a great conversation!
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StephanieC
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Obsessed with this experience. The food was outstanding and our server Briana was THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I loved the darkness and felt very relaxed and peaceful. I’m dying to go back. Every single bite and sip was phenomenal.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wry fun adventure for the senses. Delicious food. Great service.
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BrandonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best dining experience I have had. Such a unique concept that has to be experienced to understand.
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StacyD
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very different, very cool — gotta try it! Food was excellent!
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AlanN
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Server Shawn was amazing. It was a great time with the family not overshadowed by electronics and phones. Good top notch and would definitely go back.
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LacyWall
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun experience. The wait staff are super friendly and helpful. The food is surprising good.
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KatrinaS
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really awesome experience, the food was all delicious, the service was really good and the atmosphere was nicely set up. I would go again to try the next menu.
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FOODIE
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coming in to Blackout, we didn’t know much about the experience except that it was Vegan friendly based on the reviews. Our friend who is vegan lives in LV and we were there to visit her! The check in process was easy and quick. The server was friendly and did a good job taking us into the restaurant, describing the layout of the table and helped us know what to expect! Despite some reviews, all three of us thought the menu was well thought out and each course was delicious! The drinks were good too. We had fun talking about what each course was and the ingredients! The server was very helpful and gave us some hints and confirmation about whether we guessed right. We came away satisfied with the food, service and experience. Only minor nit - the dessert was overly sweet and did not seem to match the description provided at the end of the meal. However, it was still good and kept us guessing!
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TravisS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best dining experience we’ve ever had! Service was great too!
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Especially for vegetarians! Recommending it to all my friends looking to visit Vegas
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NickS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very unique experience! Never been in a room so dark! Awesome experience once the food starting coming out, very enjoyable!
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TeeA
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is a total scam. The only thing true to fact is the complete blackout dining experience. The total mystery menu is a fraudulent misrepresentation of the food you are given. If you’re hungry looking for a good meal I highly suggest you do not go here
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BradyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That was the most fun experience I have had. It got us all to get together and talk and have a great time and talk and laugh. I would definitely go again! The server was so funny also and great service
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JazmyneM
Orlando
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an experience of a lifetime. You are truly dining in the DARK. I enjoyed being open to food I couldn’t see. It was all delicious and I can’t wait to come back again.
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MichaelG
Portland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We arrived at 7:35 for a 7:45 reservation, at 9:00 after standing outside the whole time we finally got seated. The meal felt rushed, the food was okay. We left hungry and disappointed. Would not recommend this to anyone.
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Moon
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything I had eating was amazing and full of flavor.
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JeffM
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience!!! A little expensive but a great food
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Lisa
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique experience wherein my partner and I really enjoyed trying to figure out what ingredients were used in each course and focusing on great conversation without any visual distraction. Awesome date night idea!
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AshleyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great time! Delicious, fun, and great service! Very unique experience
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JeanM
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a unique and interesting experience. Our server, Joshua was excellent! He clearly loves what he does and this made our first visit even better. We kept an open mind and tried all the food. The negatives, a rude group near us was a course ahead and loudly announcing what they thought was in the dish and then debating it. It’s a very expensive dinner, we were paying for the experience.
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KristinaB
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I'd have enjoyed it if I wasn't freezing in there.
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FAQs

BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark is rated 4.7 stars by 3693 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark

3871 S Valley View Blvd, #8, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Additional information

Cross street
Flamingo Rd. and Valley View Blvd. Located behind Rio Hotel
Neighborhood
The Strip
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free Parking for BLACKOUT Guests
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dineblackout.com/
Phone number
(702) 960-4000
Private party facilities
Break the ice and start your night out with something everyone will remember and talk about for a long time! Whether you’re entertaining clients in the or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant and wait staff will make it a spectacular event every time!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (855) 376-7751

BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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