BOA Steakhouse Grand Opening Pics @ The Venetian Resort 11/8
BOA Steakhouse officially made its highly anticipated Las Vegas debut on Saturday, Nov. 8 with an extravagant grand opening celebration at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort.
The evening embodied the refined yet modern luxury that has made BOA Steakhouse a sought-after dining institution, blending distinctive design, exceptional cuisine, and a lively social energy fit for the Las Vegas Strip.
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The evening kicked off with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Vegas Chamber to celebrate BOA’s Las Vegas debut. Owners Lee Maen and Philip Cummins were joined by Chief of Operations Sam Hallak, Director of Operations David Ficklen, Executive General Manager Johnny Seo, General Manager of BOA Sunset Andrew Ha, Vice President of Marketing Jill Peterson Dukes, Corporate Executive Chef Brendan Collins, and Local Executive Chef Alex Lopez to officially welcome BOA Steakhouse to the city.
Guests entered via a forest green carpet, mirroring the rich, earthy tones of the new venue, and stepped into a night of celebration among some of entertainment’s hottest names. Celebrity guests included JaNa Craig, Zac “Taylor” Woodworth and Josh “Goldy” Goldstein from “Love Island USA,” Nicole Young (“Selling Sunset”), Tatiana “Tati” McQuay (“Gordita Chronicles”), Gilles Marini (“Sex and the City”), Madi Monroe (“Zombie Town”), viral content creator and model Mia “Dio” Angelina Donadio Cancio, and model and TV personality Holly Madison.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed signature BOA bites, including tuna tartare, bone marrow, hamachi crudo, and sliced New York strip on crostini, along with curated food stations in the venue’s three private dining rooms, such as wagyu cigars and a stunning caviar display atop an ice sculpture. Sushi selections from sister restaurant Sushi Roku and a Vegas-themed dessert station rounded out the night’s offerings.
Guests mingled among neon-lit photo moments and a photo booth, while DJ Sara Simms kept the energy high. Violinist Adrianna Thurber Shaw, known for touring with Rod Stewart, added a touch of live artistry to the evening with her dynamic sets.
Signature cocktails flowed all night, including standout creations like “The Elit” made with Stoli Elit vodka and caviar-stuffed olives, and the “Smoke Show,” a smoked Old Fashioned that let guests choose their preferred level of smokiness.
“Las Vegas has always been a natural fit for BOA,” said Lee Maen, founder and co-CEO of IDG. “We’ve created a space that feels both elevated and energetic, a place where incredible food, striking design, and the unmistakable excitement of Vegas all come together. This opening represents not just a new location, but a new chapter for BOA.”
Celebrities were enthusiastic about the night. Gilles Marini called it “one of the best parties ever,” praising the food and atmosphere. Nicole Young, a vegan, said she was pleasantly surprised by the variety of plant-based options and loved that she could enjoy a full vegan dining experience. Josh “Goldy” Goldstein, a fitness coach and steak enthusiast, was impressed by the steak selection and eager to explore BOA’s offerings.
JaNa Craig shared that she used to crave BOA Steakhouse while living in Los Angeles and was thrilled to finally have a Vegas location, adding that she plans to return often with friends and family. Though she typically prefers off-Strip dining, she said the restaurant’s stunning design and incredible food make BOA “worth the drive.”
Located at Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort, BOA Steakhouse is open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. and features signature dry-aged steaks, A5 wagyu, and innovative tableside presentations that redefine the modern steakhouse experience in Las Vegas.
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Photo Credits: Denise Truscello with Getty Images and Martin Miranda With OneSeven Agency
About BOA Steakhouse
BOA Steakhouse opened its flagship restaurant in 2001, reinventing the traditional American steakhouse for a contemporary clientele.
The BOA experience is bold, modern, and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself. The BOA menu features favorites like a 40-day dry-aged New York strip and A5 Japanese Wagyu, a legendary Caesar salad, and sommelier selections that keep guests coming back. The restaurant’s sophisticated cocktail program fuels the highly social and energetic atmosphere BOA is known for.
BOA Steakhouse has locations in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Austin, with BOA Las Vegas set to open in Fall 2025. For more information, visit their website.
About Innovative Dining Group
An award-winning group, Innovative Dining Group (IDG) operates some of the most successful and legendary restaurants in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and beyond.
IDG artfully combines exceptional cuisine with beautifully designed surroundings, resulting in restaurants just as popular today as when they first opened. IDG restaurants serve as the ‘home base’ for entertainers, business leaders, and locals alike. These tastemakers have come to rely on IDG to create the next great dining destination that they can call home. IDG venues reflect bold, modern interpretations of traditional concepts, reflective of the company’s dynamic partners.
Their chefs create menus with signature items that always land on the ‘must-have list’ in each market. IDG has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business with a strong reputation and purchasing power. For more information, please visit innovativedining.com.
About Grand Canal Shoppes
Located inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the center boasts 160 specialty brands and world-class restaurants nestled around a charming and faithful reproduction of Venice’s Grand Canal, complete with cobbled walkways, street-side cafes, and live entertainment.
Signature brands including Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, and Tory Burch create an unparalleled retail environment that includes a star-studded line-up of restaurants headed by famous celebrity chefs: Wolfgang Puck’s CUT, Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse, Buddy Valastro’s Buddy V’s and Carlo’s Bakery, Lorena Garcia’s CHICA, as well as Mercato della Pescheria, SUGARCANE, SUSHISAMBA, and Smith & Wollensky. The center is also home to ATOMIC SALOON SHOW by Spiegelworld.
For more information, visit grandcanalshoppes.com.
