Restaurants in Las Vegas
Among the images that come to mind when people think of Las Vegas are food bargains so good the food is practically free. They think of the buffets -- all a small country can eat -- for only $3.99! While minor hotels still seek to attract guests with meal deals, eating in Las Vegas is no longer something you do ...
Among the images that come to mind when people think of Las Vegas are food bargains so good the food is practically free. They think of the buffets -- all a small country can eat -- for only $3.99! While minor hotels still seek to attract guests with meal deals, eating in Las Vegas is no longer something you don't have to worry about budgeting for. The buffets are certainly there -- no good hotel would be without one -- as are the cheap meal deals, but you get what you pay for and these days you often have to pay a lot. Virtually overnight, there was an explosion of new restaurants, most the creations of the so-called celebrity chef phenomenon from brand names such as Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse to such foodie faves as Joël Robuchon and Thomas Keller. For a while, this boom affected only the very highest end of the price category. In other words, boy, can you eat well, as long as you have a trust fund. While those restaurants still thrive and multiply, it seems, there has been a recent move toward more moderately priced restaurants that manage to provide excellent dining experiences without breaking the bank. Having said that, the truly great restaurants in town will still cost you an arm and a leg (and perhaps a kidney).
Great Meal Deals
We’ve already alluded to the rock-bottom budget meals and graveyard specials available at casino hotel restaurants, quality not assured and Pepto-Bismol not provided. As prices and deals can change without notice, we don’t want to list examples, but finding a full prime-rib dinner for around $10 is not rare (pun definitely intended).
Your best bet is to keep your eyes open as you travel through town, as hotels tend to advertise their specials on their marquees. Or you can go to www.vegas.com and click on "Dining" and then "Dining Bargains," though the tips and prices may be somewhat out-of-date. Following are three examples of current options for late-night munchies: Coronado Cafe at the South Point offers a $3.95 steak-and-eggs meal, while $2.95 gets you a hearty breakfast at The Sundance Grill at the Silverton. At the Hard Rock Hotel, Mr. Lucky's 24/7 is a particularly good diner, with particularly good people-watching. And then ask your server about the $7.77 steak, three barbecued shrimp, and sides; it's not on the menu, so you have to know about it.
Shhhhhh . . . Half-Price Meals, on the Strip & Off -- Cut-price meals at some of the city’s top eateries are being sold by Tix4Tonight, the same people who peddle theater tickets. Either stop by a booth, call [tel] 800/269-8499, or visit www.tix4dinner.com. Request a reservation from their list of partner restaurants (which vary often but can include gourmet options such as Hugo’s Cellar to all-you-can-eat like The Buffet at TI), pay a small fee, and get discounts of up to 50% off. Reservations must be made in person at a Tix4Tonight booth.
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Steak
Alder & Birch
As you’re navigating your way through the Mardi Gras-themed Orleans casino to find its new steakhouse, it might help to know that Alder & Birch looks completely out of place. In stark contrast to the garish holiday decor, the restaurant has a modern facade and floor-to-ceiling…$$Just Off The Strip
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French
Alizé
As one of the first French chefs to arrive in Las Vegas, Andre Rochat set the tone of fine dining, first in his eponymous cottage restaurant Downtown, and later, here, at the top of the Palms. Whereas the other Andre’s at Monte Carlo serves classic French fare, Alizé’s mandate is for…$$$Just off the Strip
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Deli/Hot Dogs
American Coney Island
Despite its name, this legendary restaurant came from Detroit, not New York, though the hot dog-heavy menu does suggest boardwalk fare. The original was opened in 1917 by a Greek immigrant who put chili, onions, and mustard on a griddled link, thereby creating a regional style of hot…$Downtown
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Steak/Seafood
Andiamo Steakhouse
When the Detroit-based chain arrived in 2013, it fit right in with the other steakhouses in town, perhaps because it “went native.” The outposts in its hometown are more modern and chic; here, they went all-in on the old-school, but upscale, Vegas vibe. The brick-lined hallway evokes…$$$Downtown
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New American
Aureole
Even if you have no idea what kind of food Aureole serves, you definitely know about its wine tower. The four-story, gleaming glass and steel structure in the middle of the main dining room not only houses one of the best wine collections in the city, but also has an added bonus of…$$$South Strip
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Steak/Seafood
Austins Steakhouse
Now, understand that we don’t send you out to nether regions such as Texas Station lightly. We do so here because, improbably, Austins Steakhouse has gained a reputation for serving what many consider to be the best steaks in town. Really. Even the snooty critics at the Las Vegas…$$$North & West of the Strip
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Italian
B&B Ristorante
Mario Batali, one of the original Food Network alums on the Strip, has an exorbitantly priced steakhouse as well as a wine bar and burger joint in town, but this is our favorite of the bunch. It isn’t your red-sauce-Italian kind of place. Here you’ll eat the kind of food you’d eat at…$$$Mid-Strip
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French
Bardot Brasserie
Chef Michael Mina’s take on a bistro is as classic as they come, down to the dark wood paneling, brass railings, and low lighting. If you’ve encountered a dish in a Paris neighborhood bistro, it’s on the menu here. Charcuterie and pâté are popular ways to begin dinner, as well as…$$South Strip
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Italian/Seafood
Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare
James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef Paul Bartolotta’s gorgeously designed, multilevel, indoor/outdoor space is proof that celebrity chefs are all very well and good, but it’s not the same as having them on the premises. In this case, the result is as authentic Italian food as…$$$North Strip
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Steakhouse
Bavette's Steakhouse
One thing you need to know about Bavette's: it's dark. Coming straight from the slot machines of the Park MGM casino floor into the library-esque foyer of the steakhouse, your eyes need to adjust. This is by design, in homage to the original Chicago flagship where legend has it the…$$$Mid-Strip
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Steakhouse
Bazaar Meat
Chef Jose Andres is one of the most avant-garde chefs of his generation, yet he manages to translate his whimsy into approachable food for the masses. Bazaar Meat, an offshoot of his Bazaar in Los Angeles, is his take on a Vegas steakhouse. The massive room feels like a hipster…$$$North-Strip
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Buffet
Bellagio Buffet
This is one of the most expensive buffets in town, but it was also the first to elevate the buffet experience by focusing on high-quality dishes and ingredients. The raw bar is a great place to start, with oysters, cocktail shrimp, crab legs, and smoked salmon, and while normally we…$$$Mid-Strip
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Eclectic
Best Friend
Roy Choi gave us the world’s first Korean barbecue tacos, and for that I would gladly call him my best friend. This Korean and Mexican mash-up is a product of his Los Angeles upbringing, where he built his culinary fortune on wares from his taco trucks. Here Choi showcases his…$$$Mid-Strip
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Barbecue
Big Ern’s BBQ
Barbecue is such a divisive topic that true connoisseurs refuse to believe that it can be properly made outside of the South. Add to that the fact that Big Ern himself is from California, and ’cue aficionados grow even more skeptical. But once you smell the smoke from his brisket or…$Downtown
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American
Black Tap
If there were awards for most Instagrammalbe restaurant, Black Tap would take the cake—er, shake. From the graffiti-covered decor to the over-the-top shakes and burgers, it's all photogenic, and servers actively encourage guests to share their exeperience on their social medium of…$$Mid-Strip
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Food Hall
Block 16 Urban Food Hall
The Cosmopolitan collected some of the United States' hot spots and planted them together in a corner of the second floor. Neon lights and high barstools at counters build an Asian night market vibe, where you can eat and drink your way through the various stalls—a bao (steamed…$$Mid-Strip
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Chinese
Blossom
Chef Chi Kwun Choi is not a household name like Emeril or Wolfgang, but his resume reads like a master class in the art of Chinese cuisine. He worked at some of the most prestigious restaurants in Hong Kong and, since coming to Vegas, has cooked at notable eateries like Pearl and…$$South Strip
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Bistro
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
When Cosmo added two new Japanese-heavy restaurants to their portfolios (Zuma and Momofuku), it made sense that the former Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill should change its focus. Not that they didn't make great sushi, but Blue Ribbon has never been a one-trick pony. So the New York…$$$Mid-Strip
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Burgers
Bobby’s Burger Palace
Though he’s best known for Southwest flavors (like those at his Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace), Food Network old guard Bobby Flay decided to go the more pan-American route for his second restaurant in town. Though the menu at the walk-up counter is almost exclusively stuff that goes…$South Strip
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Mexican
Border Grill
The Food Network made chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken into household names as the Two Hot Tamales with a contemporary take on authentic Mexican fare. Outside of Chicago chef Rick Bayless, there are few other gringos who understand the soul and flavors of the cuisine as well…$$South Strip
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Bistro
Bouchon
When Thomas Keller, one of the greatest chefs in the American pantheon, decided to open a restaurant in Las Vegas, rather than try to replicate his famed French Laundry in Napa Valley in a field already crowded with 4-hour fine dining experiences, he brought this relaxed bistro…$$$Mid-Strip
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Eclectic
Brooklyn Bowl
You got one-stop shopping at this multi-purpose venue: a two-story concert hall at The LINQ, a 32-lane bowling alley, and a restaurant that serves fantastic comfort food. Start on one floor and head to the rest in any order you like. The menu alone might just keep you in the…$$Mid-Strip
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Italian
Buddy V’s Ristorante
Though he’s best known as the Cake Boss on TLC, Buddy Valastro has a savory side too, which he thankfully has decided to share at this restaurant at the front of the Shoppes at Palazzo. The menu is rooted in his family’s original recipes, with favorites like a deep, hearty lasagna,…$$Mid-Strip
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Diner
Burger Bar
At the original fancy burger restaurant on the Strip, chef Hubert Keller encourages diners to get creative. Everyone starts with patty options that range from Angus beef to lamb to buffalo, then diners pile on toppings, from the usual bacon and cheddar cheese to the extravagant, like…$South Strip
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Mexican
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Sammy Hagar not only has his own brand of tequila, but a Mexican restaurant from which to serve it. Celebrity backer notwithstanding, Cabo Wabo has a fun party atmosphere that’s amplified when it spills out on the Strip-front patio. An offshoot of the original Cabo San Lucas…$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
Caesars Palace Bacchanal Buffet
The beautiful Bacchanal Buffet is the crown jewel of the buffet empire. It isn’t so much an all-you-can-eat buffet as it is nine different restaurants in one massive area. The space is divided into different, and different-looking, sections (one is glass enclosed, the back dining…$$$Mid-Strip
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Sandwiches
Capriotti’s
Originally from Delaware, this smallish chain (only in about a dozen other states, so it’s no Subway, thankfully) has had a hold on Las Vegas ever since it opened here 15 years ago. The storefront isn’t much to look at, but that’s okay when you’ve got enormous sandwiches to dig into.…$Just off the Strip
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Mexican
Carlos 'n Charlie's
There are a bunch of Mexican party bar/restaurants in Las Vegas these days, but this one is probably the most familiar owing to its multiple branches in Mexico and the U.S. The concept will also be familiar, with a bunch of wacky decor on the walls and ceilings (Is that a big plastic…$$Mid-Strip
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Italian
Carmine’s
The menu for this family-style Italian restaurant is plastered against the wall, and when you look at the prices—averaging $40 a pop for entrees—you will experience some sticker shock. But the blow is softened when you realized that each order is meant for at least four people (or…$$Mid-Strip
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American
Carson Kitchen
Chef Kerry Simon built his culinary empire all over Vegas, starting at Hard Rock, then the Palms, and a few other spots here and there, but this is his crowning achievement. It’s a two-story, relaxed, neighborhood restaurant—something that restaurateurs all over the city are…$Downtown
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Chinese
Cathay House
Ordering dim sum, for those of you who haven’t experienced it, is sort of like being at a Chinese sushi bar, in that you order many individual, tasty little dishes. Of course, dim sum itself is nothing like sushi. Rather, it’s a range of pot stickers, pan-fried dumplings, baos (soft,…$$North & West of the Strip
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Eclectic
Central Michel Richard
Washington, D.C., Chef Richard is aiming to reinvent the 24-hour Las Vegas cafe with upscale bistro. The trappings are certainly more luxe; instead of vinyl booths and keno boards, you get a sleekly modern design, full bar, and big windows overlooking the plaza in front of Caesars…$$Mid-Strip
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Thai
Chada Thai
It was only a matter of time before a Lotus of Siam (see below) alum left the nest to open his own place. Located in west Chinatown, this small, modern storefront tends to get busy late at night, when chefs and other industry folk get off their shifts. They’ve got a few Northern…$$Just Off The Strip
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Chinese/Mexican
China Poblano
Pronounced “CHEEna poBLAno,” this is chef José Andres’ unlikely mash-up of two popular cuisines. The menu explains that they are related thanks to the Spanish galleons that brought Asian spices and fruits to Mexico and chilies to China. The best part? It’s not really fusion fare, as…$$Mid-Strip
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American
Citizens Kitchen
After years of one high-priced fancy restaurant after another taking up all the room in Vegas casinos, the new trend is toward the more affordable, more casual eatery like this—a fantastic comfort-food kitchen with a wide-ranging menu and a comfy, at-home vibe. Start with the baked…$$South Strip
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Mediterranean
Cleo
Another Los Angeles transplant, Cleo gives a nod to the former Sahara hotel by retaining the slanted ceiling, an original design feature of the space, but updating it with a glamorous black-and-white portrait of Cleopatra. The big open room is narrow and long, with more booths than…$$$North-Strip
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French
Comme Ça
Chef David Myers’ resume reads like a culinary dream; he’s worked for Charlie Trotter and Daniel Boulud and has been endorsed by Wine Spectator and Oprah. This version of his popular Los Angeles restaurant is his first venture in Sin City and he seems determined to give the other…$$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
Corner Market Buffet
The old-school buffet at TI finally got its much-needed upgrade in 2018, along with a different name. The dining room is much brighter and feels less stuffy than before, but it’s the food that really needed the refresher. The updated menu hits on a lot of foodie trends, like the…$$Mid-Strip
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Italian/Seafood
Costa di Mare
People used to joke about being afraid to eat seafood in the desert until James Beard Award-winner Paul Bartolotta proved there was nothing to laugh about. He has since left, and his namesake Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare was handed over to Chef Mark LoRusso, and the biggest change…$$$North-Strip
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Continental
Crush
This long and narrow eatery from local restaurateurs Michael and Jenna Morton—who also own La Comida (p. ###) Downtown—is always busy, especially when there’s an event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Large steel doors (with text from the epic of Gilgamesh etched into them) separate…$$$South Strip
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American
Culinary Dropout
As you might be able to tell from the name, this restaurant wants to be the cool kid on the block. And I gotta say: they succeed. The inside is a black box, with open ductwork running across the ceiling, intentionally mismatched furniture, and ornate chandeliers. There’s no set…$$Just off the Strip
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Food Court
Cypress Street Marketplace
Often when we go to a Vegas buffet (and we are not alone in this), we sigh over all the choices, all those different kinds of pretty good, if not better, cuisines there for the taking, but of course we can’t possibly try everything. And yet, in some of the higher-priced venues, we…$Mid-Strip
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Creole/Steak
Delmonico Steakhouse
Though Emeril Lagasse is best known for his Creole fare at the original Delmonico in New Orleans, he’s fine-tuned the menu here to focus on meat. (If you want to sample his NOLA fare exclusively, you’re better off heading to the Fish House at MGM Grand.) The front lounge is a popular…$$$Mid-Strip
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Mexican
Diablo’s Cantina
]Outside of Border Grill, Las Vegas doesn’t have that many great authentic Mexican restaurants, but the ones we do have are fun. Located Strip-side of Monte Carlo, Diablo’s open first floor and second floor balcony offer great people watching and solid taqueria fare: burritos,…$$South Strip
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American
Dick’s Last Resort
A frat bro’s paradise, Dick’s is beer and beef-fueled, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything else, which is refreshing for those who don’t want to think too hard about dinner. You’ll be hard pressed to find any other restaurant serving entrees like barbecue half-racks of ribs and…$$South Strip
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Mexican
Doña María Tamales
For more than 30 years, this standalone restaurant has been the house that tamales built. Situated between the Strip and Downtown, it’s a convenient location when you need a proper Mexican fix. Its expansive menu that features all of Mexico’s greatest hits: ample platters of tacos,…$Downtown
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American
Double Barrel Roadhouse
Although it has all the trappings of a theme restaurant (hint: it’s not really a southern roadhouse somehow magically transported to the Las Vegas Strip), this one transcends the kitsch factor to stand on its own boot-clad feet as a place for great grub, great drinks, and some pretty…$$South Strip
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Sandwiches
Earl of Sandwich
It seems credulity-straining, but the sandwich was something that had to be invented, and thus someone got their simple yet ingenious idea named after them. At least, so the story goes, so sufficiently accepted as historical lore that it carries enough weight for the intrepid…$Mid-Strip
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American
Eat
Eat was one of the first restaurants to open during the recent period of gentrification Downtown, and fortunately, has managed to stay open, unlike others in its class. Chef Natalie Young cut her teeth at restaurants on the Strip for many years before finding this opportunity. She…$Downtown
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Italian
Eataly
In pretty much every major city with a serious food scene, there’s an Eataly. We're talking New York, Rome, Moscow, Istanbul, Paris and the list goes on. This 40,000-square-foot Italian market-cum-food hall sits at the front of Park MGM and is intended to look like a rail station. It…$$$Mid-Strip
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Spanish
EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine
José Andrés may get all the buzz for Spanish cuisine with his Jaleo on the Strip, but that comes with all the glitz and glamour of the Boulevard. Anyone who’s ever eaten in Spain will be much more familiar with the vibe at EDO, about a 10-minute drive from Andrés’ palace. EDO—which…$$Just Off The Strip
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Sandwiches
Egg Slut
Cosmopolitan has always been good at collecting restaurants with just the right amount of buzz. And few have been buzzier than Egg Slut, the Downtown Los Angeles transplant notorious for its long lines at the Eastern Market. The lines unfortunately translate to Las Vegas, starting…$Mid-Strip
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Creole/Seafood
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House
Few names in the American culinary world are as recognizable as Emeril Lagasse, thanks to his many shows in the early days of the Food Network. Before TV stardom, his original Fish House in New Orleans was his claim to fame. This outpost at the MGM Grand isn’t as good as the…$$$South Strip
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Greek/Seafood
Estiatorio Milos
Those who have been to an actual fish market in Greece or Tokyo might be familiar with this sight as your server gives you a tour past the kitchen: varying species and sizes of fish and shellfish all waiting on ice to be plucked and cooked. Much like those markets, the fish here have…$$$Mid-Strip
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Italian
Fellini’s
A Vegas institution in its original but now-closed West Las Vegas location, much beloved by in-the-know locals, Fellini’s is a classic Italian restaurant—you know, gloopy red sauce, garlicky cheesy bread—which isn’t meant to be an insult at all. It might not be ambitious, but it is…$$North Strip
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American
Fix
A just-right synthesis of gourmet dining and fun dining, Fix looks, as one visitor described it, like a "giant clam opening up toward the casino." . Which is appropriate for this surf-and-turf joint, with such cheeky dishes as crab cake poppers and lobster tacos. Best are the steaks,…$$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
Flavors at Harrah’s
The meat section is the most laudable part of this buffet. In addition to an excellent carving station that includes gorgeous specimens of hams, turkey breasts, and prime ribs waiting to be sliced, Flavors also sometimes feature Brazilian barbecue known as churrasco, not a typical…$$Mid-Strip
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Continental
Fleur by Hubert Keller
What used to be chef Hubert Keller’s fine dining Fleur de Lys has been dialed down to a more relaxed establishment, though we wouldn’t call it “casual,” per se. The dining room remains elegant, while the faux patio seating features leather club chairs, perfect to lounge in for lunch…$$$South Strip
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Chinese
Flock & Fowl
You may be wondering why I’m sending you to Downtown Las Vegas for something that sounds as mundane as boiled chicken and rice. What if I were to tell you this was the best chicken and rice you’ll probably have in the United States? It’s not just chicken and rice, of course, but…$$Downtown
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Food Court
Forum Food Court
You might wonder why we’d include a food court in a Vegas guide book when there are plenty of food courts in malls around the country. To put it mildly: decision fatigue. Sometimes you just want to eat, and not think too hard about it, or you just have a taste for one thing but don’t…$Mid-Strip
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Asian
Fu Asian Kitchen
From the family who ran the original Mayflower, one of the first upscale Chinese restaurants in town, comes this contemporary Asian eatery at Hard Rock. Fú means “luck,” which is what they’re hoping to bring you with dishes like their Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup and a…$$Just off the Strip
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Food Court
Fulton Street Food Court
This one looks like a food court at first glance, but it’s not. And while you order and collect your food yourself, it’s also not a buffet since you pay for each dish a la carte. This is Las Vegas’ first food hall, one of those vast marketplaces that are popping up all over the…$Mid-Strip
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Italian
Giada
Chefs usually have a restaurant or two under their belts before they are elevated to “celebrity chef” status, but Food Network staple Giada de Laurentiis did it the other way around. After finding success through showcasing her easy-breezy, California Italian cuisine on TV for many…$$$Mid-Strip
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Barbecue
Gilley’s
There’s really only one spot serving real barbecue on the Strip, and it’s this honky-tonk at Treasure Island. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t know how to two-step or are lacking cowboy boots, Gilley’s ’cue is loved by all. There’s a namesake beef and bean chili on the menu, but it…$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
Gold Coast Ports O’ Call
There’s nothing wrong with seeking out a cheaper buffet in the name of sustenance. While you won’t have the myriad choices as other buffets on the Strip, Ports o’ Call has a respectable seven live cooking stations, and some genuine hits among its dishes, like the full rotisserie…$Just off the Strip
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Sandwiches
Goodwich
Originally housed in a weird little kiosk outside of a local dive bar, Dino’s, Goodwich quickly made a name for itself with excellent, reasonably priced gourmet sandwiches. Now that it’s moved into its own brick-and-mortar space, the prices have slightly gone up, but the sandwiches…$Downtown
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Burgers
Gordon Ramsay Burger
Gordon Ramsay’s got a high-priced steakhouse, a more casual (but still pricey) pub, and then there’s Burger, his take on the classic American comfort food. It’s set in a Hell’s Kitchen-themed dining room, with lots of colorful booths and a wall of glass-enclosed fire near the front.…$Mid-Strip
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Bistro
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips
Slowly but surely, Gordon Ramsay is taking over the Las Vegas Strip. His most casual (and smallest) concept so far, the Fish & Chips joint is straight out of the UK, down to the newspaper wrap for crunchy filets of fish and copious piles of chips (or French fries, on this side of…$Mid-Strip
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Pub/British
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
If you want to leave Vegas being able to brag you ate at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants, yet aren’t into paying an arm and a leg for it (as you would at his steakhouse at Paris), and want more than just a burger to show for it (as you’d get from his Burger at Planet Hollywood),…$$Mid-Strip
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Steak/Seafood
Gordon Ramsay Steak
Though his TV persona on shows like Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares make chef Gordon Ramsay seem like a terror, in reality he’s a passionate chef who earned many accolades before he ever became famous. Out of his five restaurants in town, this is his finest. Enter via the…$$$Mid-Strip
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Eclectic
Greene St. Kitchen
If you don’t know that you’re looking for Greene St. Kitchen, chances are you probably won’t even know it’s here. The entrance is disguised as an ’80s video arcade with actual working games, but are those splits of Moët et Chandon sparkling rosé stocked in a vending machine? (Indeed,…$$Just Off The Strip
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American
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen
Even if his name wasn’t emblazoned (literally, with flames on the sign, much like the flames often found on his shirts) on the front of the restaurant, when dishes have names like Tatted-up turkey burger, and Dragon’s Breath Chili cheese fries, it’s obvious that this restaurant…$$Mid-Strip
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Chinese
Hakkasan
All those bright, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants you’ve been to? This is the complete opposite of them. Hakkasan’s first floor (above it is a dance club) is all about cutting-edge design: high ceilings and tall black lacquer lattices that evoke the feeling of walking in a maze.…$$$South Strip
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American
Hash House a Go Go
If you’re going to actually pay for breakfast in town, please don’t do it at a buffet (brunch is another story, though). Your first meal of the day deserves to be a good one. This is Vegas, after all, you need to be properly fueled. Enter Hash House a Go Go (either at The LINQ,…$$Mid-Strip
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Burgers
Heart Attack Grill
The only reason we can think of including this absolutely ridiculous restaurant on our site is so you can make an educated, conscious decision to not go here. Sure, the hospital theme, where the waitresses are dressed as naughty nurses and guests are wearing hospital gowns is “cute.”…$Downtown
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Continental
Hell's Kitchen
Slowly but surely, Gordon Ramsay has taken over the Strip, but this time he's done it literally. His newest restaurant, Hell's Kitchen, sits as close to Las Vegas Boulevard as a restaurant can without actually being in the street, standing proud and apart from its parent hotel,…$$Mid-Strip
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American
Herringbone
Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey opened Herringbone as his second restaurant on the Strip (the first was Searsucker at Caesars Palace, but we like this one better). The restaurant, which has original outposts in La Jolla and San Diego, specializes in what he calls "Southern California…$$South Strip
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German
Hofbrauhaus
If the name—and the looks—of this restaurant are familiar, that’s because it’s a Madame Tussaud’s-worthy replica of the famed beer hall in Munich (the one that’s been around for four centuries). The food is sehr German, including schnitzel, strudel, and wurst, but the real treats are…$$Just off the Strip
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American
Holstein’s Shakes & Buns
Who knew pigs dressed as cows could be this cute? That’s the motif at Holstein’s, created by local artist Juan Muniz, and it’s part of the appeal of this fancy burger joint, obviously meant to draw in a younger crowd, perhaps even luring in those waiting in line for Marquee right…$$Mid-Strip
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Continental
Hugo’s Cellar
Among Downtown restaurants, there are those that want to be cutting edge and cool . . . and then there are places like Hugo’s, which will never change. Nor does anyone want it to. As they’ve been doing since they opened, all women receive a red rose when they descend into the…$$$Downtown
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Mexican
Hussong’s Cantina
It is based on the legendary Ensenada bar, in business since 1892, which claims to have been the site where the margarita was invented (a bartender reportedly concocted the mixture in 1941 for either the daughter of a Mexican ambassador or Rita Hayworth, depending on who you…$$South Strip
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Deli
Jason’s Deli
There are five (and counting) local outlets of this nationwide chain, but this one is convenient to those staying east of the Strip and popular with locals, especially kids from nearby UNLV. It’s a bustling deli where all items are advertised as free of artificial trans fats and…$South & East of the Strip
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Mexican
Javier’s
Mexican restaurants are omnipresent in Vegas these days, but most focus on middle-market traditional tastes; think tacos, burritos, and fajitas. You can get versions of those things at this southern California transplant, but even those basics are served with upscale twists and…$$$Mid-Strip
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French
Joël Robuchon
There are fancy French meals in Las Vegas, and then there are meals at Joël Robuchon. Nearly every culinary accolade in the world has been bestowed on Robuchon: He has 28 Michelin stars under his toque—more than any other chef in the world. He’s won the Meilleur Ouvrier de France for…$$$South Strip
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Spanish
Julian Serrano
After years of being known as one of the first fine dining titans in Las Vegas (thanks to his restaurant Picasso at Bellagio), Serrano went back to his Spanish roots when he opened this restaurant at Aria. Definitely more relaxed and casual than its haute cuisine French sister, it…$$South Strip
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Thai
Komol
Once you get past the rundown strip mall in which this local’s favorite is found, the inside is surprisingly nice and has a large menu of poultry, beef, pork, vegetarian, rice, and noodle selections. They’ll spice the food to your specifications, but unless you’re a Thai expert, it…$Just off the Strip
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French
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Compared to its buttoned-up sister restaurant next door, the l’atelier (French for workshop) of Chef Robuchon is downright casual. Make no mistake, it’s still very much a fine dining experience, but one where you’re not afraid to use the wrong fork or laugh really loud. The best…$$$South Strip
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French
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Compared to its buttoned-up sister restaurant next door, the l’atelier (French for workshop) of Chef Robuchon is downright casual. Make no mistake, it’s still very much a fine dining experience, but one where you’re not afraid to use the wrong fork or laugh really loud. The best…$$$South Strip
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Mexican
La Comida
After passing on ownership of N9NE Steakhouse at the Palms, local restaurateurs Michael and Jenna Morton set their sights on Downtown and their first Mexican restaurant. It’s a very Downtown Las Vegas sort of place, in that Downtown restaurants don’t want to appear like they’re in…$$Downtown
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American
Lagasse’s Stadium
Emeril himself is a self-proclaimed sports guy, so he transformed this space (a former nightclub) into the best man cave ever. You can’t look anywhere without having an HDTV in your line of sight, as there are about 100 of them, broadcasting every sport imaginable. The draw here is…$$Mid-Strip
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Cajun/Creole
Lola’s: A Louisiana Kitchen
Regional cuisine often inspires passionate arguments about authenticity, but you’ll rarely find anyone more deeply protective of their food than those who love Cajun and Creole cooking. They will say, often with a fervor reserved for tent revivals, that you simply cannot get…$$Downtown
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Thai
Lotus of Siam
The grand poobah of the city’s ethnic restaurants, once named the “Single Best Thai Restaurant in North America” (by the late, great Gourmet magazine), and winner of the James Beard “Best Chef in the Southwest” award in 2011, the venerable Lotus of Siam remains one of the city’s…$Just off the Strip
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Soul Food
M&M Soul Food
Despite all the famous chefs who are trying to recreate their versions of comfort food, finding true soul food in Las Vegas isn’t easy. Especially when you have to trek off the Strip to get it. Before, you’d have to head to a potentially sketchy neighborhood, but M&M recently…$$North & West of the Strip
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Barbecue
Mabel's BBQ
Chef Michael Symon respects his meat, using humanely raised animals and smoking them all in-house as different styles of American ‘cue. Pork spareribs are dressed with Memphis-style dry rub with sauce on the side, or sauced as they do in Kansas City, using the chef’s own blend of…$$Just Off The Strip
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Buffet
Main Street Station Garden Court Buffet
The Garden Court Buffet is Downtown’s prettiest and most extensive buffet—and a darn good deal at less than half what the Strip casinos are charging for meals. Reminiscent of a Victorian train station, its ceilings are grandly arched, covered with white tile and small pinpoint…$Downtown
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Buffet
Mandalay Bay’s Bayside Buffet
The Asian bites are why we come here. Steamed barbecue pork buns are soft, sweet, and savory; shell-on salt and pepper shrimp are crunchy and eaten whole; and for whatever reason, we can’t stop eating the pot stickers. We also like the off-the-beaten path Mexican selections, like the…$$South Strip
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steakhouse
MB Steak
The latest spot from Morton Hospitality, which has other hits in town such as Crush at MGM, La Comida Downtown and the legendary, but now-closed N9NE Steakhouse at Palms, marks the first time that the Morton Brothers David and Michael have acutally done a restuarant together, the MB…$$Just Off the Strip
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Barbecue
Memphis Championship Barbecue
Twice a year, two 18-wheelers loaded up with apple wood from Murphysboro, Illinois, head to Vegas to feed the pits here. The wood provides the low and slow heat, and the scented smoke that gives the meat here its distinctive pink hue and full-bodied flavor. All is done to the…$$South & East of the Strip
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Seafood
Mercato della Pescheria
Miami has been importing quite a few restaurants to Las Vegas, recently, like Yardbird and the new Chica, and they’ve all landed at The Venetian. This latest addition has imported a lot of seafood with it. Tucked into the corner of St. Marks’s Square in the Grand Canal Shoppes, the…$$Mid-Strip
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Southwestern
Mesa Grill
One of the first Food Network chefs (after Emeril) to set up shop in Vegas, Bobby Flay has proved that his reputation, and his Mesa Grill, has some longevity. He’s known for creating strong Southwestern flavors, but with a delicate touch. The tiger shrimp and tamale is a mainstay at…$$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
Mirage Cravings Buffet
Mirage is one of those hotels that believes in the concept of under-promise, over-deliver. Visitors come to Las Vegas knowing about the Mirage, but they never have any idea of how good it is inside. The buffet is as underrated. It’s a gorgeous, ultra-modern space with familiar, but…$$$Mid-Strip
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Asian
Momofuku
It took a long time for a resort to woo New York golden boy David Chang to Las Vegas. So when he finally arrived, he was met with much fanfare—as well as high expectations. Like many headliners who pass through Vegas, he has whittled down his extensive Asian catalog to his greatest…$$Mid-Strip
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Bistro
Mon Ami Gabi
In a town full of faux French bistros, it can be difficult to figure out how they differ from one another. They all serve roasted chicken and steak frites; they all have quiche and charcuterie boards as starters. While Mon Ami Gabi might not have the caliber of chef behind it like…$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
MORE, The Buffet at Luxor
The mummies that used to rule this all-you-can-eat at Luxor have fallen victim to rebranding. Which is a shame, because now this buffet is really boring to look at. Fortunately, the food quality has remained as consistent as it was during pharaoh’s reign. There’s the 30-foot salad…$$South Strip
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Japanese
Morimoto
If you’re keeping track, you can finally cross another Iron Chef off your culinary bucket list. Masaharu Morimoto settled into the former Shibuya space at MGM in 2016, wisely keeping most of its minimalist design aesthetic. The celebrity chef enhanced an already legendary sake…$$South Strip
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Mexican
Nacho Daddy
Skip the ultra touristy chain restaurants for a legit local spot: Nacho Daddy. The 6,000 square foot restaurant promises as fun and rowdy of a time as you'd get at those tourist traps, but this one's owned by bona fide born-and-raised Las Vegans. Nachos are my favorite food group,…$Mid-Strip
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Pizza
Naked City Pizza
It turns out Buffalo isn’t just known for its chicken wings. The chef here, who started out at a casino on the Strip before breaking out on his own, was born and raised in upstate New York, and he’s introduced Las Vegas to his regional pie, made in rectangular pans like…$Just off the Strip
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Steak
Old Homestead Steakhouse
Though the steakhouse is a mainstay of Las Vegas dining, New York has been doing steak waaaay longer. Case in point: Old Homestead, which opened in 1868 in the Big Apple. When Old Homestead finally made it out West, they knew they didn’t have to mess with what’s been working for the…$$$Mid-Strip
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Italian/Mediterranean
Olives
If there was an Olives in our neighborhood, we would eat there regularly. A branch of Todd English’s original Boston-based restaurant, Olives is a strong choice for a light lunch that need not be as expensive as you might think. Here’s how to enjoy a moderately priced meal here:…$$$Mid-Strip
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Steak
Oscar’s Beef Booze Broads
What does a former mob lawyer and mayor of Las Vegas do after he retires? Hizzoner Oscar Goodman opens a steakhouse, of course. And it’s like a shrine built to a person who hasn’t died yet, including memorabilia and photographs from the 12 years he ruled this city. It also has all…$$$Downtown
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Asian
Other Mama
Other Mama quickly became the local darling when it opened a couple of years ago, and part of the allure was that its innovative chef, Dan Krohmer, had never even cooked in town before. Unlike the handful of other Strip-chefs-turned-locals-favorites, Krohmer was an alum of the…$$North & West of the Strip
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French
Pamplemousse
It doesn’t get a lot of play in the press these days, but that doesn’t mean that Pamplemousse isn’t still very much a part of the Las Vegas landscape. Set in a low-slung building on East Sahara, the restaurant has been around almost 4 decades, and was once the epitome of fine dining…$$$Just off the Strip
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Buffet
Paris Las Vegas Le Village Buffet
The French theme goes into overdrive at this buffet modeled after a countryside village, complete with faux outdoor patio seating and a painted sky on the ceiling above. The food is served at stations hailing the five regions of France, offering recognizable dishes, like charcuterie…$$$Mid-Strip
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Bistro
Payard Patisserie & Bistro
Parisian Francois Payard is best known for his buttery, sugary confections. His coveted chocolate croissants are available from the express line, but those who take the time for a full meal here are amply rewarded. There are few places on the Strip that match this elegant,…$$Mid-Strip
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Mediterranean
Paymon’s Mediterranean Café & Lounge
If you can get past the overwrought Mediterranean and Middle Eastern decor, you’ll discover yet another interesting and authentic ethnic cuisine experience in a strip mall in Vegas. The menu skips around the region with stops in Greece (gyros, pitas, moussaka); Italy (lasagna,…$South & East of the Strip
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Chinese
Pearl Ocean
The restaurant on the second floor of the Lucky Dragon hasn’t reinvented the wheel when it comes to Chinese cuisine, but rather it has taken the dishes its mostly Asian clientele love to sustain themselves on while gambling, and just does those dishes really well. Five Guys xiao long…$$North-Strip
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French
Picasso
As one of the original fine dining restaurants in Las Vegas when Bellagio opened in 1989, Picasso, like the priceless artwork that hangs in it, is timeless. Chef Julian Serrano has been in command since the beginning, and he’s still spinning haute French fare like no one else. There…$$$Mid-Strip
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Italian
Piero's Italian Cuisine
A beloved Las Vegas institution, Piero’s has been a longtime hangout for Vegas bigwigs from every industry—Rat Packers, hotel bosses, performers, and even folks they refer to as “casino industry businessmen,” which is a nice way of not calling them mob guys. On any given night, you…$$Just Off The Strip
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Mexican
Pinches Tacos
Popular in multiple locations around Los Angeles, this purveyor of traditional Mexican specialties almost didn’t make it to Las Vegas after a particularly uptight city councilman objected to the name, which can be used as an obscenity in some Spanish-speaking areas. After the dust…$Downtown
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Chinese
Ping Pang Pong
When high rollers jet in from Asia, this is usually the first place they head for a meal. In fact, the vast majority of the clientele is from that corner of the globe, because it’s nearly impossible to find Chinese fare this authentic elsewhere in Las Vegas. A lot of the menu is…$$Just off the Strip
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Mexican
Pink Taco
A megahip Mexican cantina, this folk art–bedecked spot is a scene just waiting to happen. There are no surprises in terms of the food; you know the drill—tacos, burritos, quesadillas—but it’s all tasty and filling, and some of it comes with some surprising accompaniments, such as…$$Just off the Strip
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Deli
Pink’s
If you’ve been to the iconic Pink’s in Los Angeles, you know how special this hot dog stand is. It’s stood near Hollywood for 7 decades, serving A-list celebrities right along with regular Joes who just want one of their all-beef dogs with the perfect snap. The Planet Hollywood…$Mid-Strip
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Pizza
Pizza Rock
Las Vegas used to be a not-very-good pizza town, but that’s slowly changing. When Tony Gemignani brought his California-based Pizza Rock to Las Vegas, he didn’t just bring one style of pizza with him, he brought all of them. Gemignani, who is also an 11-time World Pizza Champion,…$$Downtown
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Pub Fare
Pub 1842
Chef Michael Mina has three other spots in town, and this is his most casual, not to mention the most affordable. The 1842 in the name refers to the year that the pilsner was invented, and so Mina built this restaurant as a gastropub, where the brews are as important as the food.…$$South Strip
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Gastropub
Public House
Not to be confused with the restaurant by Robert Irvine at the Tropicana, this temple of spirits has one of the most extensive beer programs on the Strip. There are 24 taps alone, but that doesn’t include the more than 200 IPAs, lagers, and stouts that come in bottles and cans, all…$$Mid-Strip
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American
Public House
Not to be confused with the completely unrelated Public House at Venetian, this one is more sports pub than gastropub, with a satisfying menu of American classics and a boisterous atmosphere. The latter is due to the omnipresent TVs showing all manner of sporting events and the…$$South Strip
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Japanese
Raku Grill
If you’re one of those travelers who insist on knowing where chefs go to eat in their own towns, look no further than Raku. This tiny restaurant in an unassuming strip mall in Chinatown has earned a reputation for being one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas under the care of Chef…$$North & West of the Strip
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Italian
Rao’s
The original Rao’s in Harlem, New York City is purportedly the hardest reservation in the world to get. With only 13 tables, all of which are claimed with standing reservations, you’ve got to know somebody who knows somebody to eat there. When Rao’s finally decided to expand to Las…$$$Mid-Strip
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Asian
Red 8
This Asian eatery at Wynn is much easier on the wallet than just about every other restaurant in the resort (including the other Chinese restaurant, upscale Wing Lei). Dressed in red, the luckiest color in Asian mythology, it’s a funky, intimate spot overlooking the casino floor…$$North Strip
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French
Restaurant Guy Savoy
In 2006, at the height of the dining revolution in Las Vegas, there was an influx of French chefs to the Strip. Guy Savoy, who was a star in Paris, was recruited by the president of Caesars Palace based on one dish: the artichoke black truffle soup. Once you’ve tasted it yourself,…$$$Mid-Strip
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Irish
Rí Rá Irish Pub
How authentic is this Irish pub? It was imported piece by piece from West Cork in Ireland, along with a number of servers and bartenders (you can’t fake a brogue that thick) who’ve lucked out on a great work exchange program. The Guinness flows freely—not to mention properly, and at…$$South Strip
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Buffet
Rio’s Carnival World Buffet
Locals love this all-you-can-eat, as it was one of the first to offer a truly global dining experience (that went beyond the standard Italian, Chinese and American at other buffets), plus they loved the Village Seafood Buffet, which offered the best catches from the Pacific Rim,…$$$Just off the Strip
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Continental
Rose.Rabbit.Lie
Billing itself as a supper club, this haphazardly punctuated restaurant does a good job of straddling the lines between fancy dining room, weird entertainment space, and speakeasy. There used to be a show in the performance space next door, which was supposed to bleed into the…$$$Mid-Strip
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Diner
Sadelle's
Tucked behind the Bellagio Conservatory, Sadelle’s breathes new life into the all-day hotel cafe. The massive, airy dining room features muted blues and pinks for a serene setting, while natural light pours in through French windows, a rarity for Vegas restaurants. Breakfast is the…$$Mid-Strip
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American
Sage
This restaurant, from Chef Shawn McClain, often flies under the radar because while McClain has won James Beard Awards and owned a number of successful restaurants in Chicago, outside of culinary circles, he’s not a household name. As such, this is one of the most underrated…$$$South Strip
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Steakhouse
Scotch 80 Prime
As part of the Palms' nearly $700-million renovation, the hotel did away with beloved N9NE Steakhouse and transformed it into Scotch 80 Prime, a place that basks in its 21st century aesthetic. The gold-accented, dark-wood room is at once intimate yet opulent, surrounding you with…$$$Just Off the Strip
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Burgers
Shake Shack
As the first West Coast outpost of the New York burger institution, Shake Shack opened up with great fanfare outside, appropriately enough, New York-New York Hotel and Casino. At heart, it’s a simple burger joint, but the lines snaking out the door suggest that it’s more than that.…$Mid-Strip
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Italian
Sinatra
As the name suggests, this restaurant is an homage to Ol’ Blue Eyes, with giant portraits of him on the wall, and other memorabilia, like his Grammy and his Academy Award for his role in From Here to Eternity. The man behind the menu, Theo Schoenegger, was a longtime personal chef…$$$North Strip
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American
Spago
Before the French chefs, Emeril, or Gordon Ramsay ever set foot in Las Vegas, there was Wolfgang Puck. One of the first celebrity chefs—before celebrity chefs were even a thing—to see the future of dining in Las Vegas, Puck opened Spago at the Forum Shops in 1992. Now he has a wide…$$$Mid-Strip
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Eclectic
Sparrow and Wolf
A quick Uber ride down Spring Mountain Road brings you to the latest dining darling that has both visitors and locals vying for a table. The sleek, but intimate restaurant has earned itself a reputation as not only one of the hottest restaurants in town, but also as the newest…$$West of the Strip
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Buffet
Spice Market Buffet
Out of all the buffets in the city, this is one of our underrated favorites. Planet Hollywood’s former life as the Aladdin left the Middle Eastern cuisine of this buffet as its legacy. With well-prepared and flavorful options like a huge mezze spread of hummus, baba ghanoush, and…$$Mid-Strip
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Steak
Strip House
Tucked away into the mezzanine of Planet Hollywood, Strip House is dark and definitely romantic, though the low lighting isn’t the only thing contributing to the intimate atmosphere. The red-flocked walls are dressed with vintage burlesque and borderline naughty photos of barely clad…$$$Mid-Strip
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American
Table 10
Emeril Lagasse’s imprint is easy to spot on the menu here, from the subtle Louisiana influences on some dishes to the more obvious inclusions of things like his signature banana cream pie. That may a good or bad thing, depending on your feelings about the celebrity chef, but you…$$$Mid-Strip
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Mexican
Tacos & Tequila
Though its open-air dining room in the middle of the hotel makes Tacos & Tequila feel oddly exposed, the only real downside to dining here is that you’ll have to talk a bit louder. That will cease to be a problem once you dive into one of their margaritas, all made with…$$South Strip
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Buffet
The Buffet at Aria
Like everything else in Aria, its buffet is very pretty. Many stations are spread throughout the orange-tinted room, accented with brick and chrome. Unusually for Vegas, you can have your buffet food in the sunshine: floor-to-ceiling windows let loads of natural light in.…$$$South Strip
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Buffet
The Buffet at Excalibur
We get it: All buffets should keep up with the Joneses, but is there a way to do this without making everything look and sound alike? Sigh. Millions have been spent to rid the Buffet at Excalibur of its former King Arthur-and-his-round-table theme, making way for a bright, open,…$$South Strip
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Latin
The Commissary
A Latin kitchen done as a food court, the fun starts with the funky, mismatched decor that gives the sunny room a decidedly casual BoHo vibe. Order at a variety of stations and they’ll bring the food to you, starting with a list of fantastic tortas (the Cubano with ham and carnitas…$Downtown
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American
The Kitchen at Atomic
As the oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas, Atomic Liquors has managed to keep itself relevant for more than 70 years, and that means going with the ebbs and flows of Downtown. Now that the area is on the upswing, it seemed like the perfect time to add a restaurant. But just because…$Downtown
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Steak
The Steakhouse
Despite the unimaginative name, this mainstay at Circus Circus is one of the most underrated steakhouses on the Strip. Open for more than 3 decades, this place is about as retro as they come—no renovations here, we’re guessing. Probably the only difference between now and when this…$$$North Strip
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Pub Fare
Todd English P.U.B.
Out of the two restaurants of chef Todd English’s on the Strip (the other being his Mediterranean-inspired Olives at Bellagio up the Strip), we like this one better because, for some time now, it’s felt like English has forgotten about Olives, and therefore we have too. Absent chef…$$South Strip
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Continental
Todd’s Unique Dining
Chef Todd was at the helm of the Sterling Brunch at Bally’s for many years before he opened his own spot in Green Valley, wanting to serve the community he’d lived in for so many years, rather than just the tourists. Somehow, visitors got wind of his place too, so they’ve followed…$$$South & East of the Strip
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Continental
Top of the World
At nearly 850 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, this revolving restaurant is one of the best perches from which to see the city. The food used to come second, but has, of late, caught up with the lures of the view. The cuisine at Top of the World falls somewhere between a steakhouse…$$$North Strip
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Pub Fare
Triple 7 Brewpub
The wide-ranging menu of pub grub includes everything from salads to sushi, but it’s the almost shockingly affordable pizza and sandwiches that you should focus most of your attention on. The crispy-crust, simple pepperoni pie is “Mamma Mia!” worthy, and the cheesesteak, loaded with…$Downtown
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Venezuelan
Viva Las Arepas
Las Vegas strip malls are where you can find some of the best hole-in-the-walls we’ve got. Take Viva Las Arepas, which began in the kiosk now occupied by Goodwich, and gained such a following it needed a bigger kitchen and an actual dining room. If you’ve never eaten the Venezuelan…$Downtown
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Buffet
Wicked Spoon Buffet
When Cosmopolitan opened this buffet, they set into motion a revolution that many other buffets would follow. Modeled after food halls you’d find in Asia, Wicked Spoon began the trend of offering guests individual portions of dishes like eggs Benedict and short rib pasta in ramekins…$$$Mid-Strip
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Buffet
Wynn Las Vegas Buffet
Bottom line: It’s darn nice to stuff your faces in such lovely surroundings. Arched ceilings allow natural light to stream into the atrium, where pots and pots of flowers and plants give vibrant life to the otherwise neutrally colored decor. And for a mass-eating experience, much…$$$North Strip
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Eclectic
Yardbird
Miami probably isn’t the first place you’d think of for Southern comfort food, yet it’s the birthplace of Yardbird, a spot that nails down-home cooking. At first glance, it’s one of those trendy places with exposed filament lighting and reclaimed wood panels on the walls, but that…$$Mid-Strip
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Japanese
Zuma
If you’re thinking that the majority of restaurants that opened on the Strip this year focused on Asian cuisine, you wouldn’t be wrong. The only problem is telling them all apart. Zuma is the visually stunning one, with a view of the Las Vegas Strip to match. The combination of…$$$Mid-Strip
