The Westside Bistro

When you arrive, the staff warns you that the staff are all students. In my opinion, it was good because they were all nice and friendly which isn't always the case these daysThey have limited food options but the portions are the large and the entrees are fairly gourmet for the price. Entrees were under $18. I got a fried chicken sandwich for about $10And added a cup of soup and soda for $3. It was a great deal. The service was good. The hours are very limited so be sure to checkThat before going. Side note: the tips don't go to the server but back into the program to find scholarships which I thought was kind of neat. Tip: don't head in on the side where the Westside Bistro sign is. We did this and so did others while we were dining. You have to head in through the main entrance to the school and then turn right into the restaurant.

Went here and it was so good and nice service. I had never fried this place before so I was nervous but it was a very good decision

Located inside the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV), the Westside Bistro is a full-service restaurant run by students in training. I've been here several times for lunch and always had great experiences. First of all, the prices for lunch are inexpensive for what you get. The lunch menu has salads (chopped, Caesar) sandwiches (BLT, roasted tomato grilled cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, turkey melt), entrees (blackened salmon, fried catfish and fries, roasted chicken), desserts (cherry cobbler cheesecake, seasonal fruit crisp), and espresso drinks. There is plenty of seating, including counter seats. On my most recent visit, I had a terrific steak and frites entree (grilled steak, parmesan fries, truffle aioli) for $14.00. The students are professional and give excellent service; it's evident that CALV is doing a great job there.

I found this bistro on Yelp. I didn't realize it was a nonprofit culinary school and was so excited to be able to support it. I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious. When you enter in, the hostess explains to you that it is a school, so to be mindful that they are all learning and to please be patient. The food was extremely impressive, which was quite a surprise for the inexpensive price. The catfish was blackened to perfection with a tasty remoulade. The bayou shrimp cream sauce was pure buttery deliciousness, not to mention the shrimp was cooked to perfection. The steak was juicy and tender, the frites were perfect textured crispiness, even the garnish of micro greens and what seemed to be fried potato slivers. All the flavorful sauces were made from scratch. The lime remulsion sauce perfectly complimented the moist salmon. The breading on the chicken was light and very crispy with a subtle taste of buttermilk on the tender chicken. We unfortunately didn't have room for dessert, but I have no doubt it will be amazing. I totally recommend it especially for the good cause. Just go with a little extra time and patience for the students.

This is a training academy, but you would never know it. Service and food are better than most places. I know it sounds simple but you haven't had a grill cheese sandwich till you had this one. The price is more than reasonable it was 26 dollars for 2 with the tip.

Food is really good. It's a nice spot to grab something and talk. Service is great! Enjoyed it here!

What a fun experience! We were looking for a quick, yet interesting, lunch option on the way to the Vegas airport...and The Westside Bistro hit the mark! We had the chicken sandwich, grilled cheese, Turkey melt, and a salad. All of us thought our food was tasty and fresh. Each entree had some sort of unique quality that made it above average. They even had gluten free bread for one person in our party. Our check for 5 people was around $50. They do a buffet lunch every Friday, which would have been neat to experience as well. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area!

I heard good things about this restaurant. Look forward to trying it next time in Vegas.

Food is excellent, food and service is good done by the culinary students. Ambience feels like Hell's Kitchen without Gordon Ramsey yelling.

Westside Bistro is on Lake Mead and provides gourmet dishes prepared by culinary students. Menu is always changing but view what they currently offer for October.