Hash House A Go Go Closes at Rio, The Kitchen Table Up Next

By Scott Roeben, on December 27 2025
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A longtime fixture at the off-Strip Rio resort has closed.

It’s Hash House A Go Go. We put it in the headline, so we shouldn’t have to repeat ourself.

Next up in the space, a new concept called The Kitchen Table. We haven’t seen that in any other news outlet, so we’re claiming the scoop until we hear otherwise, at which point we’ll just ignore whoever tells us that because it messes with our narrative. Or as we like to call it, Saturday.

Somebody had to do it, and that somebody is usually us.

Anyway, Hash House still says it’s at Rio on their official site. Awkward.

Hash House A Go Go opened at the Rio in 2007.

This seems like a good place to add a perfunctory paragraph about Hash House.

Hash House A Go Go was founded in San Diego in 2000 by chef Jim Rees. It is well-known for its huge portions and twists on comfort food, including its well-regarded Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles. Like many of the dishes at Hash House A Go Go, this one is served on a plate the size of your standard helipad.

The chain has locations across the U.S., including in California and Illinois.

There’s a location at Plaza downtown, as well as at the Linq casino. Another location in Vegas-adjacent Henderson closed recently. Here are more.

Wasting no time, Rio has another restaurant concept already in the chamber for the Hash House space.

The new concept, The Kitchen Table, opens Dec. 29, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Who in the name of Maximus Decimus Meridius’ tunic gets up at that ungodly hour? These freaks need to be under constant surveillance, in our opinion.

The new restaurant hasn’t been officially announced yet, but we’ve been told reliably it will be “breakfast and lunch with a modern spin and a strong beverage program.”

Recently, we’ve enjoyed asking A.I. what it thinks the logo for a restaurant like this might look like.

ChatGPT went to town on this bad boy.

Need something simpler and more versatile?

Check back Monday to see how close A.I. got to the real logo.

Sorry, human graphic designers, you had a good run. A.I. can crank out this crap 24/7, and this logo only used 7.8 million gallons of water to cool its data center servers. Totally worth it! Almond farmers use much more water than A.I. In fact, almond cultivation in California alone consumes more than four times the water used by all data centers in the entire U.S. combined annually. We got that fun fact from ChatGPT, so grain of salt.

Big thanks to @iLikeAza on Twitter for the tip about the closure of Hash House A Go Go.

Rio will be sharing more about the restaurant on Monday, and we’ll update our story accordingly.

If you are one of those mutants who gets up early and eats breakfast, check the new place out and we pray for mercy upon your soul.

Update (12/27/25): Our friend Ryan S. informs us he had the scoop a week ago. We are ignoring him and claiming “parallel creation” as we were not aware of his post and acquired the scoop on our own. Parallel creation in copyright law provides protection by ensuring that two creators who independently arrive at similar works without copying each other are both shielded from claims of infringement, as long as their creations are original expressions of their ideas. This is what Johnny Kleptometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal says every time we point out he stole our intellectual property. The difference is he’s a thieving asshat and we are not.

Update (12/27/25): We were reminded there was a Kitchen Table restaurant in Vegas-adjacent Henderson, for about a decade. That restaurant closed in May 2024 and has no affiliation with The Kitchen Table opening at Rio.

Update (12/29/25): Rio has released more information about The Kitchen Table, including the menu. Because we know how you are, here’s the first page of the menu.

The menu is slight, but you aren’t exactly exhaustive, either. Not sure why we tried to hurt you like that, sorry.

Here’s the booze portion of the menu.

Your handy guide to day drinking at Rio.

Here’s the Bloody Mary flight.

The Bloody Mary was originally called “Bucket of Blood.” Regale your server with this trivia, along with the fact mimosa comes from the Latin word, “mimos,” meaning mime. Servers love being regaled.

Here’s what The Kitchen Table looks like inside.

They probably should’ve called it The Kitchen Table and Chairs, just to avoid possible confusion.

Do your thing, ChatGPT: “This restaurant interior blends classic American diner warmth with a refined, contemporary sensibility. The palette leans heavily into soft sage greens and warm woods, creating a calming, approachable atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Paneled half-walls and upholstered booths add architectural structure and intimacy, while the patterned carpet introduces subtle texture without overwhelming the space. Decorative plates arranged artfully along the walls function as casual focal points, reinforcing a homey, comfort-driven identity. Overhead, the coffered ceiling and large, diffused light panels provide even, flattering illumination that keeps the room bright without feeling harsh. Overall, the design strikes a deliberate balance between familiarity and polish—inviting, unpretentious, and well-suited for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience.”

Plus, all the ketchup you can eat, free!

Oh, and we asked ChatGPT specifically about the carpeting: “The carpeting plays a quietly important role in grounding the space. Its tight, repeating geometric pattern—rendered in muted tans, greens, and soft browns—adds visual interest without competing with the furniture or wall treatments. Functionally, it softens acoustics and enhances comfort, which is especially effective in a large, open dining room. Aesthetically, it reinforces the restaurant’s retro-leaning, American comfort-food vibe, subtly echoing mid-century diner and hotel-restaurant design. Rather than making a statement, the carpet acts as connective tissue, tying together the green palette and warm wood tones while keeping the overall look cohesive and approachable.”

ChatGPT is really good at this. Despite the use of em dashes, we are moot. Please don’t tell Casino.org.

Here’s what the official page on the Rio site says: “Rooted in the warmth of a shared table, The Kitchen Table is a modern American breakfast and lunch spot serving familiar favorites with a fresh point of view. The menu celebrates classic comfort food pancakes, eggs, burgers and brunch staples elevated through quality ingredients, creative touches, and options for every appetite, from lighter plates to indulgent, hearty fare. Brunch is a highlight, with a lively beverage lineup featuring signature Bloody Marys, mimosas, spritzes, and specialty coffees that invite guests to linger and enjoy the moment. Set within a cozy, nostalgic space with a contemporary edge, The Kitchen Table is designed for easy mornings, long brunches, and everything in between a place where good food, great drinks, and good company naturally come together.”

Translation: Sleep in. You’re in Vegas.