Dining at El Cortez: on-site restaurants, bars and hours
El Cortez Hotel and Casino has multiple on-site restaurants and bars across the casino floor and in its main dining room. Key outlets include Siegel's 1941 (breakfast/lunch, becomes Alex Prime Steakhouse at night), Hot Noods and Sushi Ichiban for Asian options, Eureka! and an on-property Starbucks, plus several bars and lounges — all venues follow the property's 21-and-over policy.
In this guide
- Overview: what to expect from dining at El Cortez
- Siegel's 1941 (breakfast & lunch) and Alex Prime Steakhouse (dinner)
- Asian dining: Hot Noods and Sushi Ichiban
- Casual American and coffee: Eureka! and Starbucks
- Bars and lounges: where to drink and when
- Practical dining tips: reservations, hours and policies
Overview: what to expect from dining at El Cortez
El Cortez offers a mix of daytime and evening restaurants plus several bars on the casino floor. Dining ranges from scratch-made comfort food to a nighttime steakhouse service, Asian noodle bar, sushi spot, and craft-American options.
The property operates as an adults-only (21+) hotel and casino; everyone dining or drinking on site must meet the 21-and-over requirement and show valid ID on request. Meals are priced à la carte — the daily amenity fee does not include restaurant or bar meals and drinks.
- Daytime to early-afternoon: Siegel's 1941 (breakfast & lunch).
- Evenings: Alex Prime Steakhouse (nightly dinner in the same dining room as Siegel's).
- Casual/fast options: Hot Noods (noodle bar), Sushi Ichiban (sushi, all-you-can-eat), Eureka! (burgers/craft beer), and Starbucks.
- Multiple bars and lounges on the casino floor: Ike's Bar, Roulette Bar, ShowBar and The Parlour Bar.
| Venue type | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Full-service restaurant | Breakfast, lunch or dinner (varies by venue) |
| Casual / grab-and-go | Starbucks and limited takeout menus |
| Bars & lounges | Cocktails, beer, late-night service on the casino floor |
Siegel's 1941 (breakfast & lunch) and Alex Prime Steakhouse (dinner)
Siegel's 1941 serves scratch-made American comfort food with breakfast and lunch hours; the dining room shifts to Alex Prime Steakhouse each evening. Siegel's hours are daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a limited takeout menu available 2:30–5:00 p.m.
Alex Prime opens nightly at 5:00 p.m. and operates as the hotel's steakhouse for dinner service. Alex Prime's posted hours are 5–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5 p.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday; dinner reservations are available through OpenTable.
- Siegel's 1941 highlights: breakfasts (including matzoh brei and country-fried steak), sandwiches and comfort-lunch items.
- Alex Prime focus: USDA Prime steaks, raw bar items, seafood and a curated wine/cocktail list.
- The same dining room services both concepts; seating capacity for the combined space exceeds 150 guests.
| Venue | Hours (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Siegel's 1941 | 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily (limited takeout 2:30–5:00 p.m.) |
| Alex Prime Steakhouse | Opens nightly at 5:00 p.m.; 5–10 p.m. Sun–Thu, 5–midnight Fri–Sat (reported) |
Asian dining: Hot Noods and Sushi Ichiban
Hot Noods is El Cortez's full-service Asian noodle bar with ramen, udon and wok-fried noodle dishes; listings report hours around 11:30 a.m. until late evening (hours vary by source). The restaurant was developed with Chef Po Fai Lam and includes a bright interior design.
Sushi Ichiban operates as an all-you-can-eat sushi option on property; reported hours vary by listing, with service generally in the afternoon and evening (examples: 3:00 p.m. to 9:30–10:30 p.m. on weekdays/weekends per some reports).
- Hot Noods: ramen, udon, wok noodles; reported Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday later.
- Sushi Ichiban: all-you-can-eat sushi format; reported evening service with variations by day.
- Because hours vary between third-party listings, check the concierge or call ahead for current opening times.
| Restaurant | Reported hours |
|---|---|
| Hot Noods | Typical listing: 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Sun–Thu), later on Fri–Sat |
| Sushi Ichiban | Reported afternoon/evening hours (varies by source); confirm with venue |
Casual American and coffee: Eureka! and Starbucks
Eureka! provides a craft-American menu focused on burgers, small plates, craft beer and spirits; reported hours cover late morning into late night with slightly longer weekend hours. It offers a casual setting for lunch, dinner or late-night meals.
A Starbucks on property serves coffee, snacks and quick bites for grab-and-go needs; it is located alongside other dining outlets added during the property's expansion.
- Eureka! reported hours: generally from late morning (around 10–11 a.m.) into late night with weekend hour extensions — check the concierge for current times.
- Starbucks: convenient for coffee, pastries and quick items; standard Starbucks menu and service hours depend on the store's posted schedule.
- Both are suitable when you want quicker service than a full-service steakhouse dinner.
| Venue | Style |
|---|---|
| Eureka! | Craft-American, burgers and beer; casual dining |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop; grab-and-go items |
Bars and lounges: where to drink and when
El Cortez has multiple bars on the casino floor and in intimate lounge settings. Ike's Bar operates 24 hours in the Pit area on the casino floor; other bars include the distinctive Roulette Bar, the ShowBar for video/sports and performances, and The Parlour Bar for classic cocktails and live piano on weekends.
Hours for many bars vary and some operate around the clock (Ike's Bar). For up-to-date nightly entertainment listings or to reserve a private event space in a bar, contact the concierge or the bar directly.
- Ike's Bar: 24-hour bar on the casino floor with lounge seating and multiple TVs for sports.
- Roulette Bar: designed to resemble a giant roulette wheel — hours vary; check with concierge.
- The Parlour Bar: cocktail lounge with leather chairs and Friday–Saturday live piano performances.
- ShowBar: stage plus large video screen for sports and performances; bar-top video poker is available.
| Bar | Notable feature |
|---|---|
| Ike's Bar | 24-hour service, sports TVs, bar-top gaming |
| Roulette Bar | Unique roulette-wheel design on the casino floor |
| The Parlour Bar | Classic cocktails and weekend piano performances |
Practical dining tips: reservations, hours and policies
Reservations: Alex Prime accepts reservations via OpenTable for dinner service; for other restaurants and for large groups contact the hotel concierge. Walk-ins are common, but busy nights on Fremont Street can fill quickly.
Hours: many venues have reported hours but hours can change; the best way to confirm times for Hot Noods, Sushi Ichiban, Eureka!, and the bars is to call the hotel or check the concierge desk on arrival. Siegel's 1941 and Alex Prime have the most consistent published schedule.
- Phone help: BookResorts agents are available 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350 for booking-related questions.
- Age policy: the entire property, including restaurants and bars, enforces a 21-and-over policy; valid government-issued photo ID is required.
- Payments: restaurant and bar purchases are charged à la carte; amenity/resort fee does not cover meals or drinks.
| Topic | What to do |
|---|---|
| Confirm hours | Call the hotel concierge or the venue directly before you go |
| Make reservations | Use OpenTable for Alex Prime or call concierge for other bookings |
| ID and age | Bring valid photo ID — all guests must be 21+ to enter dining venues |
