The Hat to open first Las Vegas location

Popular L.A. pastrami chain announces May 6 grand opening in southwest valley

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:53am

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A highly stylized, abstract illustration of a pastrami sandwich repeated in a grid pattern, rendered in bold, neon-like colors and heavy black outlines to capture the pop art aesthetic, conceptually representing the expansion of a beloved Los Angeles food brand into the Las Vegas market.The arrival of the popular Los Angeles pastrami chain The Hat in Las Vegas signals the continued culinary exchange between the two major West Coast cities.Las Vegas Today

The Hat, a popular pastrami restaurant chain based in Los Angeles, has announced the opening of its first location outside of Southern California. The new Las Vegas restaurant will open on May 6 in the southwest valley, marking the brand's expansion beyond its California roots.

Why it matters

The arrival of The Hat in Las Vegas signals the continued growth of L.A. restaurant chains expanding to the Nevada market, following the success of other iconic West Coast brands like In-N-Out, Randy's Donuts, and Silverlake Ramen. This reflects the strong cultural and culinary connections between the two cities.

The details

The new The Hat location will open at 6215 Rainbow Blvd. in the southwest Las Vegas valley, roughly 8 miles from the Strip. The restaurant will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., offering its signature pastrami sandwiches and other L.A. favorites to Las Vegas diners.

  • The Hat announced the Las Vegas opening on social media this week.
  • The new restaurant is set to open on May 6, 2026.

The players

The Hat

A popular pastrami restaurant chain based in Los Angeles that is now expanding to open its first location outside of Southern California, in Las Vegas.

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The takeaway

The arrival of The Hat in Las Vegas underscores the continued cultural and culinary exchange between the two cities, as iconic L.A. brands seek to bring their unique flavors and experiences to the Nevada market.