Oh, LAVO -- you gangsturr you. From my past two experiences here, I have noticed that LAVO definitely has an affinity for hip-hop and dirty rap (Bay Area style!). Although, this could also be because Three 6 Mafia came and performed last Sunday!
But don't get me wrong -- LAVO is every bit swanky, exquisite, and artistic. It's no big-name club (like TAO or XS), but for such a humble size, LAVO is surprisingly fun all thanks to the rowdy, upbeat music and club goers.
Some downsides?
[ - ] Dance floor is way too crowded
[ - ] Raucous crowd = more drunk, perverted, grabby dudes
Solution? I recommend getting a table / bottle service. Both times my friends and I came here, we got bottle service for "free." This basically means that we didn't pay for the table, but instead gave a generous gratuity to our VIP host. How? Find friends of friends who know people in Vegas or wait for LAVO promoters to approach you during the day.
Granted I've never eaten in their downstairs dining area, I'm sure their food is also noteworthy. While we were upstairs, Christopher Mintz-Plasse (aka McLovin) dined with friends for his 21st birthday.