Crossroads Kitchen

Crossroads Kitchen is fine dining that happens to be entirely plant-based, brought to the Strip by celebrity chef Tal Ronnen. This isn't "vegan food" in the sad steamed vegetables sense—it's legitimately upscale cuisine that attracts omnivores alongside vegans because the food is actually excellent. The Monday through Friday, 4-5:30pm happy hour offers $10 cocktails, $8 wines, and $10 caviar with chips, which is a very specific, very bougie happy hour aimed at people who appreciate quality over volume.

The Vegan Fine Dining Angle

Let's be clear: Crossroads Kitchen is expensive. This is a white-tablecloth, date-night, special-occasion restaurant that takes reservations and has a dress code leaning toward smart casual. The fact that it's vegan is almost secondary to the fact that it's high-end. The happy hour is your entry point to experience the place without dropping $80+ per person on dinner. If you've never had well-executed vegan fine dining, this will probably surprise you—the flavors are complex, the presentation is beautiful, and you won't leave feeling like you missed meat.

Happy Hour Offerings

$10 cocktails at Crossroads aren't your standard well drinks—these are craft cocktails with premium spirits, fresh ingredients, and actual technique. At full price they're $16-18, so the happy hour brings them down to almost reasonable. $8 wines cover a selection that's drinkable and properly curated. The $10 caviar and chips is the flex item—it's kelp caviar (vegan), served with house-made potato chips, and it's both delicious and absurd in the best way. Ordering vegan caviar during happy hour at a Strip restaurant is peak 2026 energy.

The Short Window Problem

4-5:30pm is only ninety minutes, which is the shortest happy hour window in this entire list. That brevity tells you this isn't designed for people to camp out and drink—it's an aperitif situation for early diners or a quick stop for people who want a taste of the Crossroads experience. You need to arrive promptly and know what you want. No lingering, no "one more round"—you're in and out before the dinner rush starts.

Who This Is For

Vegans who want upscale dining options. Omnivores who are curious about high-end plant-based cuisine. Couples looking for a sophisticated happy hour that's not a sports bar. People who want to try Crossroads without full dinner pricing. Health-conscious folks who still want cocktails and ambiance. This absolutely is not for people looking for cheap drinks and wings—wrong place entirely.

The Atmosphere Premium

Everything about Crossroads is polished and intentional. The interior design is Instagram-ready, the service is professional and knowledgeable, the playlist is curated. You're paying for an experience that extends beyond just food and drinks. The happy hour pricing makes it accessible, but you're still in an environment where people are dressed well and conversations are at indoor voice levels. It's the anti-dive bar in every way.

Reality Check

Crossroads Kitchen happy hour is for a very specific audience. If you appreciate fine dining, want to try vegan cuisine done at a high level, or need a sophisticated drinking spot that's not another generic bar, this delivers. But the short window, higher-than-average prices (even with discounts), and upscale vibe mean it's not a casual drop-in for most people. The $10 caviar is genuinely good and fun to order. The cocktails are properly made. You'll spend more than other happy hours but get a fundamentally different experience. Know what you're signing up for and it's excellent; expect typical happy hour vibes and you'll be disappointed.