New Restaurant opening! Tapas to the rescue at Marbella!

 The Mediterranean, Coast of Spain makes its home right off the Las Vegas Strip with Marbella Tapas Bar & Music of Spain. This sophisticated and stylish tapas bar, opening Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 will bring all the colorful flavors of food from Spain as well as musical entertainment and dancing to those looking for something unique. Located in the former Ruth’s Chris Steak House space on W. Flamingo Road, Marbella will fill a restaurant and bar niche that is central to the Las Vegas Valley, featuring innovative food concepts, signature cocktails and an extensive wine selection including Spanish, Argentinean, Chilean and Californian wines.

“We're very excited to be opening a new restaurant in this economy,” said Jamshid Nahreini, co-owner of Marbella. “We feel we're filling a niche and at the same time stimulating the local economy and opening up employment opportunities within the city.”

Marbella will offer a unique dining experience daily, with a tasteful selection of signature delicacies, including paella and ceviche, as well as traditional cocktails and signature drinks like Sangria, Mojitos, Caipirinhas and Margaritas all made with fresh fruit. Along with personal sized pizzas, gourmet burgers, steaks and seafood, Marbella will offer some vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring that a wide range of diners can experience the tastes of Spain. The restaurant will have a focus on buying local products when available, allowing guests to have a fresh, gourmet nosh at a reasonable cost.

Nightly, Marbella transforms its dining atmosphere into a trendy lounge and afterhours hotspot, similar to the Discotecas that can be found on the coast of Spain. Authenticity runs high with Flamenco dancers, Spanish string bands and DJs providing entertainment until the sun comes up. Marbella will offer diners a unique experience of high-quality food including late night options, enticing entertainment and other aspects of Spanish culture.

Throughout the week, Marbella boasts an exciting happy hour from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with menu and drink specials; and for those who miss happy hour, there is a daily bar menu with specialty items. Marbella transforms it’s Thursday nights into THE place to be for ladies, with a free cocktail, entertainment and dancing to compliment a “Ladies Night Out.” The party continues every Friday and Saturday night where Marbella will embrace the infamous Vegas late night crowd with music and dancing starting at 10 p.m. and boast a breakfast menu which will be available until 5 a.m.

Marbella is the perfect spot for a party or event. For more information regarding private events, please contact Melanie Bash at mbash@marbellalv.com.

Marbella is located at 4561 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nev. 89103. Hours of operation are Monday-Tuesday 4 p.m. – 2 a.m., Wednesday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 3 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 a.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Sundays feature a bottomless Mimosa & Bloody Mary brunch from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and live band from 7 p.m. - midnight. Guests can also become a Friends & Family member through Marbella’s website to receive 10% off their entire order each visit. For more information, please visit www.MarbellaLV.com and for reservations of parties of six or more please call 702-778-0200.