Paymon's Mediterranean Cafe Hookah Lounge

by Jen K.

Hookah lounge so good. One time they ordered too many chicken wings and had a special rotisserie-cooked wings. They were so good. I don't even eat chicken ... The food is decent. I can't imagine its too authentic. The seasoned fries are great, though. The apps are a nice accompaniment to the smokes. A bowl is ~$15 and a refill is like ~$8 I think. They have a variety of flavors. I remember when the whole no smoking where food is served thing was around. Paymon's complied for a sec, but then reverted back. Sometimes we get picky about how hot the coal is or how the shisha is burning, but the smoke boy comes around and makes it all better. The drinks are okay-priced. If you ask for a water, they'll give you a tiny Fiji for like $5. I think the food prices are reasonable, though. Get the app combo platter (classy, huh?) for $11 to feed a non-ravenous group of three. Baklava and rice pudding are vera nice. On the weekends, the lounge fills up. I've seen the restaurant side get busy, but not packed. The lounge is open late, but not late enough. 1a every night. The lounge is lowkey and chill. Its perfect for the nights you want to get out of the house, but not deal with the crowds or yelling over loud music. Sometimes they play Middle Eastern jams. Sometimes its like club electronica. * off the strip, non-casino

by Suzie Q.

I went in to check out their to go menu.  The decor in this place is absolutely beautiful!  I also took a look at the hookah lounge and I want to go there now!  Note:  They have happy hour smoking.  You get to smoke for 1/2 the price during those times.  Regular price is $15 per bowl.  Their food is incredible.  I took it to class with me and since the portions were so big, I ended up sharing with everyone.  Everyone kept asking me where this place was at because the food was so good.They serve this sauce with Athens fries.  I am not sure what type of sauce it was but it was really good.  The prices are definitely right!  I will be back for sure!

by Reggie M.

it doesn't matter which location you go to, but both paymon's are great off strip places to eat and smoke out!!! ha..ha..ha.  this was probably one of the first places to offer a hookah lounge in the vegas area.  thank, goodness!!!  the hookah lounge is great place to chill out at.  it 's decorated beautifully (if you are into the middle eastern theme), but it's a bit dark,  and the music can be loud at times.  so if you are looking for an intimate date place, the loud music may interfere.  the food here is yummy!!!  for appetizer's i recommend the flaming saganaki (Kefalotyri cheese lit on fire w/some rum and sprinkled w/fresh lemon juice).   I also like the baba ganosh (eggplant blended w/tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice)  as far as entrees, i always order either the  pastitsio ( a casserole filled w/ground beef, pasta, tomato, and cheese) or moussaka (a casserole of sliced eggplant, onions, potato, and ground beef).  i'm always too full to eat dessert, but i finish my dinner off with some dark rich sweetened turkish coffee.....

by OIivia H.

Visited Paymon's for the first time this past weekend for my Dad's 50th birthday. I was a bit leery when we walked in, it was not very busy. The hostess seated us right away and a friendly waiter got us our drinks. Started with a Magic Carpet, my stepmom got a vanilla type of martini. Martini was kind of gross, but mine was delish (redbull, vodka, and chambord. Simple enough.) We had the combination as an appetizer, comes with falaffel, tabouli, baba ganoush, hummus, and bouranni and stuffed grape leaves which I always avoid at all costs. My homemade tabouli is much tastier, but the rest was very very good. This was all new to my Dad and he was impressed. Dad got chicken fesenjan, which he swore was amazing, as a vegetarian I refused to taste it, so all I can say is my Dad is a total meat and potatoes guy, and he was about to lick that damn plate. Hubby had meatball sandwich, not really sure why they serve Italian here! I got the eggplant panini and was not impressed, a bit bland, just a plain mushy sandwich. But the FRIES... omg YUM they really are great!! We finished up with some tirimasu, heavy on the rum, just the way we like it, and some sort of dessert martini which they added dark chocolate to at my request. All of the food was good, not super amazing, and I should have avoided the Italian and enjoyed Meditteranean. I would go back, great atmosphere! We had my kids and sadly could not enjoy the hookah, but the lounge smelled divine when we passed by it!

by Kristin M.

Great place for a late night snack or meeting out for drinks!I've been quite a few times and always eat in the hookah lounge - you can't beat the comfortable ambiance!  I'm quite addicted to hummus, and theirs is fabulous!   They also make pretty decent specialty drinks.This place is also great for take-out, but its a bit on the pricey side, yet it gets outweighed when you dine there.

by Kelly M.

I love this Hookah lounge restaurant! The hummus and chicken were really tasty! The lounge is nicely decorated and the staff was friendly. Plus, after going to Men of Sapphire and paying $15 for a beer it was nice to pay $1.50 for blue moon. So if you have some extra down time in Vegas and want some good middle eastern food then I would make the trip.

by Matthew C.

Hint: Go here from 5p - 7p (every day of the week) for Happy Hour or Tuesday night which is Happy Hour until they close at 1am.I love Paymon's and have actually ended up there twice in the past week. If you go during Happy Hour, lots of specials with the big one being hookahs at half-off. Even if you can't make it during Happy Hour, no problem. Everything is still affordable and won't break the bank compared to other Mediterranean places located in the valley. On both my visits in the past week, service was consistent, friendly and fast and I had no problems at all with my orders. Highly recommended.

by MayMay W.

I'm not a hookah-girl, but that room that they've got at the Sahara location is absolutely beautiful.Here's what I have to say about Paymon's-- the food is excellent.  My favorite thing to get is a Greek salad and add on the salmon.  They make a light, but flavorful house dressing, just the right amount of cheese, and plenty of veggies.  It's definitely enough to fill you for a whole meal, or to share with a friend while you also order a round of their great appetizers (like hummus, grape leaves, etc).  It's also a good starter place if you are new to Mediterranean and Greek fare as the staff is generally knowledgeable, and the menus are pretty comprehensive. It's a great place to eat for a casual date or lunch meeting.

by Stephany S.

I am not a smoker, but an occasional hookah is always fun with friends. The Hookah Lounge attached to Paymon's is THE hookah lounge in town. It is right next to UNLV which proved convenient for my study buddies and I when we needed a break from our rigorous study nights (ha ha). The dcor is fitting of a Mediterranean theme, and I especially enjoy the collection of small shoes hung about the room. There is so much to look, one could lose track of time inside. The windows are blacked out, and warm colors fill the room to add to the time distortion. There are about eight tables and two big booths for your hookah party. The best part is that they serve food from the restaurant side. A small bar is located toward the back, and one of their rinks was featured on $40 a Day with Rachael Ray. I can't remember the name, but it is tropical and sweet, and if you asked, I'm sure they would know which one you were talking about. It pairs nicely with a fruity hookah too. The Hookah Lounge is small and cozy and always a good time.Recommended Hookah flavor: Mango Jasmine MintRecommended drink: A mojito. For sure.

by Fork D.

I'm a repeat customer of Paymon's, therefore I'm leaning toward 4 stars. Realistically, probably more 3.5 but let's not split hairs.The hostess was fantastic as soon as we walked in. She was friendly and alerted us to a nice booth that was just opening up, instead of just sticking us at any table.Our waiter was very familiar with all the dishes and recommended his favorites, as well as commented on the wines we were considering.Noticed that they have a 1/2 portion menu for a limited time that includes some of their huge portion items (like the Spanakopita).This evening we opted for the small Indian section of the menu (I know, Indian at a Mediterranean restaurant??)  The Chicken Tandoori was very tender and the Mango Chutney dipping sauce superb.  The portion was perfect also. The Chicken Curry dish was excellent, although I would have preferred more chicken. That was my only knock on the meal, although for the price I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker.The atmosphere is quite nice. And for the hookah smokers out there, the lounge is a great stop.All in all, Paymon's is a great off-strip stop and I will be back.