How Barry’s Became the Hottest Steakhouse in Vegas | Chef Barry and Yassine Lyoubi DSH

Mar 15, 2025

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🔥 Chef Barry & Yassine on Building Vegas’ Hottest Steakhouse, Social Media & Restaurant Trends 🍽️🚀

In this delicious deep dive, we sit down with Chef Barry & Yassine, the masterminds behind Barry’s Downtown Prime, one of Las Vegas' most iconic steakhouses located at Circa Resort & Casino.

They share insider secrets on: ✅ How Barry’s became one of the top steakhouses in Vegas ✅ The power of social media & food influencers in the restaurant business ✅ The secret to creating an “Instagrammable” restaurant experience ✅ The rise of high-end dining & the future of steakhouses ✅ How they built a space catering to celebrities, athletes, and food lovers

This mouthwatering episode is a must-listen for foodies, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of the restaurant industry!

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🔗 Instagram: @BarrysPrime 🔗 Chef Barry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefbarryb/ 🔗 Website: BarrysPrime.com 🔗 Yassine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yassine.lyoubi/

⏱ CHAPTERS:

📌 00:00 – How Social Media Shapes the Restaurant Industry 📌 02:15 – The Importance of Instagrammable Dishes & Restaurant Design 📌 04:30 – How Barry’s Became One of Vegas’ Hottest Steakhouses 📌 07:10 – The Evolution of Vegas Dining & The Growth of the City 📌 09:45 – Real Estate Prices Then vs. Now & Investing in Vegas 📌 12:30 – The Unique Location & Design of Barry’s at Circa 📌 15:00 – What Makes Barry’s Stand Out From Other Steakhouses 📌 17:45 – The Competitive Steakhouse Market in Vegas 📌 20:10 – The Palms Casino’s Influence on Vegas Dining & Nightlife 📌 22:30 – The Secret to Longevity in the Restaurant Business 📌 25:00 – How Social Media & Influencers Changed the Restaurant Game 📌 27:15 – Food Influencers, Viral Marketing & The Keith Lee Effect 📌 30:00 – How Restaurants Adapt to Trends & Customer Expectations 📌 32:45 – The Future of Fine Dining, Vegan Options & Dietary Trends 📌 35:00 – What’s Next for Barry’s & New Ventures

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