Desert Shores

lakes northwest · 89128

Desert Shores is the 1980s Summerlin-adjacent gambit where Collins Development dug four lakes into the Mojave and called it waterfront living. It mostly works. The lakes are real, the paddleboards are real, and the lakeside restaurants at Lake Jacqueline do the date-night thing without requiring a Strip reservation or a valet tip. The catch is the catch of all northwest planned communities: HOA fees that fund the very water you came for, home prices that priced out the original buyers' kids, and a vague sense that you have moved to a brochure. Bring a date who likes brochures.

$40,124

median income

$1,736

median rent

The data

Desert Shores by the numbers

Median individual income in Desert Shores is about $40.1k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Desert Shores pays about $1,740 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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12 spots across Desert Shores

Desert Shores
Drinks
Frankie's Tiki Room
Tiki bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,283
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1712 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 3,283 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Frankie's Tiki Room.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Desert Shores
Dining
Nittaya's Secret Kitchen
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,470
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8427 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,470 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nittaya's Secret Kitchen.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Desert Shores
Drinks
Starboard Tack
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 735
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2601 Atlantic St, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 735 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Starboard Tack.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Desert Shores
Dining
Ghost Donkey
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 561
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
The Cosmopolitan of, Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 561 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Dining
BESO Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 525
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4435 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 525 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BESO Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Dining
Aromi Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 401
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2110 N Rampart Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 401 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Aromi Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Dining
The Naughty Angel Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.9 · 384
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2971 S Sammy Davis Jr Dr Ste 142, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 384 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Naughty Angel Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
FriClosed
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Desert Shores
Dining
Mimi & Coco Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 381
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
40 Costa Di Lago, Henderson, NV 89011
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 381 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mimi & Coco Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8 PM
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Drinks
Mangos Beach Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 225
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
6650 W Vegas Dr #104, Las Vegas, NV 89108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 225 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mangos Beach Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
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Desert Shores
Activity
Raptor Play Park
Park★ 4.7 · 110
Wheelchair access
Find it
6075 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Raptor Play Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Drinks
Nocturno cocktail bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 82
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1017 S 1st St #180, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nocturno cocktail bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Call Site Maps
Desert Shores
Activity
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
Art museum★ 4.9 · 57
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
5850 N Park St, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps

Desert Shores

Desert Shores by the numbers

Local date spots

Frankie's Tiki Room

Nittaya's Secret Kitchen

Starboard Tack

Ghost Donkey

BESO Restaurant

Aromi Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

The Naughty Angel Steakhouse

Mimi & Coco Bistro

Mangos Beach Bar

Raptor Play Park

Nocturno cocktail bar

Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum

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