Restaurants near The Orleans worth trying
The Orleans Hotel & Casino has several on-site restaurants worth trying, from the steakhouse Alder & Birch to seafood at Big Al’s Oyster Bar, Asian dishes and sushi at Ondori Asian Kitchen, casual all-day fare at Copper Whisk Café, and pub food and drinks at Bailiwick. Most are inside the resort, so you can walk from your room (Deluxe Room, Strip View Room, Suite or Premium Room) without going to the Strip.
In this guide
Alder & Birch — steakhouse for dinner
Alder & Birch is the property’s polished steakhouse offering prime steaks, classic American entrees, shared plates and handcrafted cocktails. The venue is aimed at an evening meal and is often recommended for a smarter-casual dinner.
Service is limited to dinner and the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday, with regular dinner hours Wednesday–Sunday. Reservations are recommended and smart casual attire is suggested.
- Cuisine: Steakhouse / American
- Typical hours: Dinner 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Wed–Sun; some listings show extended Fri–Sat hours)
- Recommendations: reservations recommended; suggested attire: Smart Casual
| Restaurant | Main Meal Served | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alder & Birch | Dinner | Wed–Sun, ~4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Big Al’s Oyster Bar — Cajun/seafood for relaxed meals
Big Al’s Oyster Bar serves Creole/Cajun seafood including freshly shucked oysters, clams, pan roasts and bouillabaisse. It’s set up for casual lunch and dinner crowds and accepts reservations.
Hours vary during the week; official venue information lists later weekend openings and earlier weekday starts, so check current hours before you go.
- Cuisine: Creole/Cajun / Seafood
- Official hours (example): Mon–Thu 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Take-out: cooked items only (raw oysters and other raw products cannot be taken out)
| Day | Typical Hours (official listing) |
|---|---|
| Mon–Thu | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri–Sat | 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun | 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Ondori Asian Kitchen — Chinese, sushi and late-night options
Ondori Asian Kitchen offers a mix of Chinese and Japanese dishes plus a broad sushi selection. It's positioned for both relaxed dinners and later service into the night.
The restaurant is open daily with extended hours; one listing shows it open from 11:30 a.m. until midnight, making it a convenient option after shows or late casino sessions.
- Cuisine: Chinese / Japanese / Sushi
- Typical hours: Open daily 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (midnight) per venue listings
- Good for: sushi lovers and late-night dining
| Restaurant | Hours |
|---|---|
| Ondori Asian Kitchen | Daily ~11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. |
Copper Whisk Café & casual all-day dining
Copper Whisk Café is the resort’s all-day café serving breakfast specialties all day as well as lunch and dinner options. It’s known on-property for a signature Copper Whisk Cinnamon Roll and straightforward café choices like omelets, sandwiches and burgers.
The café is convenient for families and for guests who want a simple meal without going to the Strip; official venue hours show early morning starts through the evening.
- Cuisine: Café / All-day American
- Typical hours: Official venue page lists daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Good for: families, breakfast any time of day, casual meals near the casino floor
| Dish type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Breakfast all day | Cinnamon roll, omelets, griddle items |
| Lunch / Dinner | Turkey club, burgers, salads |
| Grab-and-go / café | Fresh fruit plate, coffee |
Bailiwick and other bars — pub food, drafts and live music
Bailiwick is The Orleans’ gastropub and lounge with small plates, larger entrees, specialty cocktails and a broad draft beer selection. It also hosts live music on some nights and runs a weekday happy hour.
The property’s other on-site bars include the Alligator Bar, Mardi Gras Bar and casino bars for quick drinks while gaming; hours vary by venue, and some bars extend later into the night.
- Bailiwick hours example: Mon–Thu 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Fri–Sun 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Bailiwick features 40 beers on draft (per venue descriptions) and a happy hour with discounts on drinks Monday–Thursday
- Other bars: Alligator Bar (casino bar), Mardi Gras Bar, plus several lounge spaces
| Bar / Lounge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bailiwick | Gastropub with drafts, small plates, live music; happy hour Mon–Thu |
| Alligator Bar | Full-service bar in casino |
| Mardi Gras Bar | Casino bar with slot/video poker built into the bar area |
Quick bites, food court and options for families
The Orleans has a food court and a variety of quick-serve counters near the bowling alley and arcade, including familiar chains and snack shops suitable for families and quick meals between shows or pool time.
Choices in the food court change over time, but listings include burger and sandwich counters, pizza, ice cream and café-style vendors for quick takeout or casual table service.
- Typical food-court outlets reported: Fuddruckers, Sbarro, Subway, Baskin-Robbins, Chick-fil-A and more (listings vary and vendors can change)
- Good for: families, groups with mixed tastes, late-night or post-show snacks
- Takeaway: many quick-serve counters offer convenient hours aligned with arcade/bowling center operation
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Burgers / sandwiches | Fuddruckers / Subway |
| Pizza / quick Italian | Sbarro |
| Dessert / snacks | Baskin-Robbins, donut and cookie shops |
