Carson Kitchen
The chef-driven Neighborhood catalyst of Downtown's Fremont East revival—string-lit mid-century courtyard, dedicated open-air rooftop bar, and $0 outside-AV fees.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Nevada's statutory +32.2% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $7,500 | $15,500 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $7,500 | $15,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $1,650 | $3,410 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $766 | $1,584 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.2% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $9,916 $104 / guest all-in
| $20,494 $216 / guest all-in
|
Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.
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Verified Google Reviews · Carson Kitchen
“We were sat at the uncomfortable table pictured. We had a reservation for 5. We did not want to sit at that table. We requested a change, which was eventually honored. There were hardly any tables say when we got there and they claimed…”
“This place has turned into our go to restaurant when we are staying on Freemont Street. Service is excellent, drinks are great, and the Food is amazing! We always try and sit on the Kitchen Counter to watch the small but talented kitchen…”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Sits one calm block south of the Fremont East neon arch at 6th & Carson—5 minutes on foot from Circa/El Cortez and 10 minutes via Main St / I-15 from LVCC.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $7,500 base + 22% admin ($1,650) + 8.375% tax ($766)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (95 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $11,847 | $13,775 | $16,255 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($3,306) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($1,431). | $4,074 | $4,737 | $5,590 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$3,849 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$9,195 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,544 | $5,346 | $6,148 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $20,465 | $23,858 | $27,993 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
11m transfer · World Market Center Expo (4 Mins) & LVCC West Hall (9-Min I-15 Express)
60 stories up with 1,000 ounces of pure gold bullion on display and 360-degree fire-pit views spanning Downtown, the Strip, and Red Rock mountains.
11m transfer · World Market Center Expo (4 Mins) & LVCC West Hall (9 Mins)
Chef Barry Dakake's 1960s-glamour steakhouse beneath Circa—four AV-ready private dining rooms with Strip-beating prime ribeye value.
12m transfer · World Market Center Expo (4 Mins) & LVCC West Hall (10 Mins)
Host fireside chats inside the real 1950 Kefauver Senate Hearing Courtroom, then descend to a working Prohibition distillery & speakeasy!