Lisa Vanderpump’s sophisticated, purposely pink lounge at the Flamingo is as glam as you'd expect. Pinky’s serves up theatrical cocktails with cheeky names like Rich Bitch (a chocolate truffle martini), plus dishes that double as Instagram bait—think smoked salmon and mini bagels served in tiered birdcages. The Art Deco-inspired space is styled like a lush garden, filled with greenery, fresh florals, and potted plants. It’s unmistakably Vanderpump: over-the-top, camera-ready, and unapologetically fabulous.
The vibe: Pinky’s embraces the resort’s vibrant history. The restaurant surrounds its oversized booths and bistro tables with a lot of gold and brass. Flamingo motifs are also scattered everywhere throughout the room–there are even amusing paintings hanging on the wall of Vanderpump riding flamingos. For seating, the lavish 198-seat restaurant has a sunlit arboretum at the entrance, long bar (with a statue of a dancer spinning behind it) and VIP lounge large enough for 40. A small stage is available for live performances.
The food: Think finger foods. Delicate deviled eggs are topped with caviar and lobster. Tidy, couple-bite shrimp cocktails can be easily handled, as can the mini lobster rolls and macadamia-dusted chicken tenders. But it’s the birdcages that take center stage. These photogenic capsules arrive as either tiered charcuterie or cheese plates or with smoked salmon and bagels.
The drink: Pinky’s loves its cocktails, so be sure to try a blood orange mimosa, a flavored spritz, or, if you’re daring, a stiff vodka martini with caviar.
Time Out tip: Save room for dessert. Choose from the baked Alaska, fruit tarts, pineapple upside-down cake, or tiramisu brownie.