Social Station Kitchen and Bar, nestled in Henderson, offers a unique dining experience that combines modern comfort food with a vibrant atmosphere—the combination makes for a perfect neighborhood restaurant that locals and visitors can both enjoy for years to come.
“We wanted to create a concept that is the embodiment of hospitality – warm, personal and engaging service,” Kelley Jones, Partner of Leverage Hospitality Group, told us. “There are lots of great restaurants in Vegas, but many fall short of delivering good service. What makes it ‘for locals by locals’ is that we are entrenched in a neighborhood, and we want to create something for the neighborhood that is affordable and has a low price point. People love to hear affordable; many of our appetizers are below $10; many entrees below $20, and even the cocktail program has good drinks priced at $6 and premium drinks priced at $10.”
Modern Comfort Food and Vibrant Atmosphere at Social Station
With an extensive menu featuring a variety of dishes crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, this establishment caters to a diverse range of tastes. Though many of the menu items are familiar, diners will also find a selection of modern takes on traditional classic menu items. “We created the menu by doing a survey and asked over 100 people what their go-to comfort food is,” Jones said of the menu. “Based on those responses, some of our selections include classics such as grilled cheese with cheddar and Swiss on sourdough bread, a traditional BLT, and flavored eggs and chicken wings. Some people said that their comfort food was a Reuben Sandwich, so we decided to go with a Reuben Eggroll.”
Social Station’s location off Eastern Avenue puts it right in the middle of the local action while keeping the space close enough to the tourist hubs. Its location inside a shopping center makes it the perfect neighborhood spot—close to all the weekend errands without feeling as though you’re in a shopping center. “It’s a small restaurant, and you can see every part of the restaurant no matter where you are seated, which creates an intimate setting,” Jones explained. “We have nine large flat-screen TVs to show numerous sporting events at the same time. The name really says it all: Social Station; we want this to be a true neighborhood experience where you can come in and interact with your neighbors. We will also have outdoor seating to give the restaurant more of a homey feel. Our vision was to create something we wanted to go to.”
Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty brunch, a casual lunch, or an elegant dinner, Social Station provides the perfect setting. The prices are also set more for local clientele—there are no crazy strip prices here for the delicious beverage program. “One thing we had a lot of fun with was naming our specialty cocktails. We used lots of local names like Coronado, which is a tequila espresso martini,” Jones said of the cocktail program. “We have a cocktail named The Seven Hills, which consists of Old Forester 100-proof bourbon, Saint Germain, Amaro, and lemon juice. We have a cocktail named Over The Horizon, which is a takeoff of Horizon Ridge and our rendition of a margarita. Lastly, we have The Anthem Sour, which is our rendition of a whiskey sour. All of these specialty cocktails are priced at $10.”
(Courtesy Social Station Kitchen and Bar)
