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You will have a lot of choices for dining
when you are in Las Vegas, including restaurants from
just about every national chain in existence. However, the list we provide below is
focused on exceptional restaurants that provide a unique, high quality, culinary
experiences. It is unlikely that you can find a concentration of food of
this quality, prepared by some of the best chefs in the world, in any other
city (perhaps, Paris).
At least one night while you are in Las Vegas, you should try a
restaurant from this list (and at the prices some of them charge, one night
might be all you can afford).
Speaking of prices our pricing guide does not include wine or other
alcoholic beverages. Next, the restaurants we have labeled with a price
range of Moderate-Expensive, offer a wide variety of meals and you can buy
low or buy high, causing us to blend the categories where we thought the
range of menu choices and prices warranted. Please note, prices may change
and our pricing categorization may not be accurate or reflect your values. Check the menu prices
before you order.
Note reservations are recommended for all restaurants on the list below and may be
required by some of the restaurants. Check with the hotel or the
restaurant to be safe.
We have arranged our restaurant recommendations by hotel. Have your
concierge make reservations for you.
Use our
map of
casino-resorts to determine the locations
mentioned below, if you want to walk to dinner.
MGM GrandJoël Robuchon - The famous French chef, called the
"Chef of the Century" by
many, has opened his only fine dining establishment in the United States at
the MGM Grand. Robuchon’s gourmet quality food comes at a price, as a six course tasting
menu averages $225 per person. (very expensive). If you are
interested in more information or making reservations, click the following
link from the MGM Grand -
5 Diamond Award Winner: Joël Robuchon Restaurant at MGM Grand
L’Atalier de Joël Robuchon –
Robuchon’s L”Atalier features causal dining …at a counter where you can
watch your gourmet meal being prepared (expensive)
Craftsteak – mainly known for its Kobe Beef, this restaurant is a classic
steakhouse with a great reputation among Las Vegas natives. (expensive).
For more information or to make reservations, click the following link from
MGM Grand Dining
.
Casual
Emeril’s - one the several restaurants by Emeril Lagasse, the celebrity chef.
(Moderate)
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Moderate)
Bellagio
The Bellagio is the only hotel in the United States with two AAA Five Diamond
restaurants (Le Cirque and Picasso).Le Cirque - A fine restaurant perched above the dancing fountains. It
specializes in French cuisine. (Expensive) (Three course tasting $98) (tie
and jacket preferred but not required). For more information or to
make reservations, click the following link from the Bellagio -
Five Diamond Culinary Magic on the Strip - Le Cirque at Bellagio!
Picasso - Features French-Mediterranean cuisine. (Expensive (prix fix
$95 per person). This may be the best of the Bellagio's fine restaurants and
certainly one of the best in Las Vegas. Picasso's Chef Serrano is a
past winner of the James Beard Award for "Best Chef, Southwest".
(For reservations or more information click the following link from the
Bellagio -
Picasso at Bellagio - Five Diamond Mediterranean Cuisine
.)
Prime - The Bellagio’s steakhouse with view of its famous dancing fountains.
Prime décor reflects the old, plush- style American steakhouse ((jackets
preferred). (Expensive). For more information or to make reservations,
click the following link from the Bellagio -
Best Steakhouse in Vegas! PRIME at Bellagio.
Caesar’s Palace
Guy Savoy - Serves classic French fare and is the only US restaurant of the
legendary winner of three Michelin Stars (the restaurant is managed by his
son). (Very Expensive)
Casual
Rao’s – a well known and popular Italian food eatery that originated in East
Harlem, New York. (Moderate to Expensive)
Caesar's
Forum Shops
Spago Café and Dining Room - This restaurant has become a Las Vegas favorite
of many with its predictable yummy food, offered at a reasonable price and
with great service. (Moderate to expensive)
Wynn'sSW Steakhouse (Could that SW be Steve Wynn?). In any event, many consider
his restaurant the best steakhouse in Las Vegas. (Expensive)
Alex - fantastic meals from the French Riviera
(Expensive - Jacket suggested). Gaining a reputation as one of the
best restaurants in Las Vegas.
Tableau - Considered
the Wynn's signature restaurant, Tableau serves nouvelle cuisine with just a
hint of French-style preparation.
Danile Boulud Brasserie -a classic French Brasserie that has attracted
notice and is building a significant following. (Moderate to Expensive)
Corsa Cucina - Great Italian food in a comfortable setting. (moderate to
expensive)
Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare – Seafood with an Italian flair has made this
a very popular Las Vegas Restaurant (moderate to expensive).
Okada - One of the best Japanese dining experiences on the Strip,
(Moderate to Expensive)
Wing Lei
- Sophisticated Chinese from Shanghai with a French influence.
There are some unique treats on the menu. (Moderate to Expensive)
VenetianThe Delmonico Steakhouse, an Emeril Lagasse owned and operated restaurant,
that is rapidly gaining a reputation as the best
steakhouse in Las Vegas, (Expensive)
Tao Asian Bistro – specializing in Pacific Rim cuisines is one of the “in”
places in Las Vegas. It has great food and a very cool (popular) nightclub..
(expensive)
Bouchon – A French Bistro restaurant that has received significant
national exposure and rave reviews. You may want to try this for a heavenly
but sinful breakfast. (moderate)
MirageKokomo’s - a steakhouse, known for its beef and huge lobster tails, that is
known both for quality and quantity. (Moderate). For more details or
to make reservations, click the following link to the Mirage -
The Mirage Dining
.Onda - Classic Italian cuisine with some innovations and a "rustica" orientation.
(Moderate). For more information or reservation, click the following
link from the Mirage -
"Best Italian Restaurant" by the Las Vegas Concierge Association: Onda at The Mirage
Planet HollywoodThe Strip House at PH is the Las Vegas
instance of the famous New York steakhouse, perennially listed in most lists
of the "Top Ten" steak houses in the U.S. Click here
for more information from
Planet Hollywood.
(Moderate to Expensive).If you are in the mood, you can get
a red hot from the famous Pink's Hot Dogs. (Inexpensive - at least
relatively- using Las Vegas standards).
Mandalay BayAureole, a Charlie Palmer restaurant similar to the critically
acclaimed Aureole in New York City, features what it called Progressive
American Cuisine (expensive). For more information on the restaurants
at Mandalay Bay or to make reservations, click the following link from the
Mandalay Bay -
Mandalay Bay Dining
Four SeasonsCharlie Palmer Steakhouse - Zoomed to the top of the
charts shortly after its opening. (Expensive)
The Palms
N9NE Steakhouse - One of the most popular places to see and be
seen in Las Vegas, N9NE provides top quality food in a chic setting.
(moderate to expensive)
Alizé - Considered by many to be the best of André Rochat's
restaurants (see below), the Alizé, at the top of the Palms features
world-class cuisine with a French influence and impeccable service.
Don't pass on the deserts. (moderate to expensive)
Luxor
Cathouse Lounge - For something a little different, you might try
the Cathouse Lounge, which combines a world-class restaurant with an upscale
lounge designed to replicate a 19th century European bordello. Your
meal will be a combination of sultry entertainment and good food.
While not for everyone, it reflects the "new" Las Vegas.
Non-Casino restaurants
Smith and Wollensky
3767 Las Vegas Boulevard (opposite the Monte Carlo)
Premier American Steakhouse. (Moderate to expensive)
1 702 862 4100
Andre’s French Restaurant has been at the top of the best French
restaurants in Las Vegas for years ( Moderate to expensive). Andre’s also
has a restaurant at the Monte Carlo and at the Palms.
401 South Sixth Street
Las Vegas, Nevada. 89101
1 702 385 5016
Ruth’s Chris at 3900 Paradise Road ((702) 791 7011) is a modest cab drive from the Strip if
you are looking for an old favorite. (Moderate)Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
620 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV
89119
(Moderate)
1 702 691-2053
If you are at Lake Las Vegas, consider eating at the Medici Café and Terrace
at the Ritz Carleton that was voted one of Americas 20 best new
restaurants when it opened. (Moderate)
1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway,
Henderson, NV
1 702 567 4700
Not So Fine Cuisine - but oh so enjoyable anyway. If you are up all night, have a car and taste for a
tasty, cheap, heart
clogging breakfast, look in the Yellow Pages for the locations of the
Blueberry Hill chain of restaurants. The food is great, but the restaurants
can be crowded on weekend mornings. Their waffles and pancakes are great values.
Click any section of the circle below for our page containing that
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