Last night, Aug. 16, U.S. superstar athlete and controversial swimmer, Ryan Lochte, was spotted at Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino (Photo credit: Joe Janet).

Ryan Lochte with friends at Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub
Photo credit: Joe Janet
Lochte, joined by 10 of his friends, was at the Vegas hotspot celebrating his bachelor party and birthday. After dining at the acclaimed Cantonese restaurant noshing on signature items including Crispy Duck Salad and Sanpei Chilean Seabass, Lochte and crew headed to the nightclub just before midnight.

Servers spell out “Ryan” as Ryan Lochte parties at Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub
Photo credit: Joe Janet
Seated at a VIP table behind the DJ booth, Lochte and pals sipped on Grey Goose vodka, Avion tequila and Veuve Clicquot Champagne while listening to hits performed live by Steve Aoki. As celebrations came to an end, Lochte closed out an $11,500 bill before leaving the nightclub around 3:30 a.m.