Las Vegas Restaurants

Las Vegas is one of America's hottest restaurant markets. Nearly every big Strip property has at least one and often two or more celebrity-chef restaurants. Away from the Strip, the unprecedented population growth in the city's suburbs has brought with it a separate and continuous wave of new eateries, both familiar chains and increasing numbers of legitimate destination restaurants.

Casino-resort dining basically falls into one of three categories. In the top echelon are the properties that have a half dozen or more bona fide star-status restaurants: Aria, Bellagio, Caesars, The Cosmopolitan, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Venetian/Palazzo, and Wynn/Encore. At the next level are those resorts with one or two stellar restaurants and a smaller range of worthwhile but not quite top-of-the-line options. On the Strip, these include The Cromwell, Mandarin Oriental, Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York–New York, Paris, Planet Hollywood, SLS Las Vegas, and Treasure Island. Off the Strip, you can add the Lucky Dragon, Palms, the Hard Rock, M Resort, The Rio All-Suite Hotel, Green Valley Ranch, the JW Marriott, and Red Rock Resort. Then there's everybody else: casino-resorts with maybe a decent eatery or two but that simply aren't known for great food.

Downtown Las Vegas has seen a big revitalization in the past several years, and that extends to restaurants. Although Downtown still lacks a destination restaurant, notable spots are Carson Kitchen, Therapy, Turmeric, Le Thai, and La Comida in Fremont East; and Pizza Rock and the older Triple George Grill in the Downtown 3rd District. There also are a number of good restaurants in the Downtown Container Park.

Outside the tourism corridor, Las Vegas has a number of marquee restaurants with increasing cachet among foodies from out of town—places such as Todd’s Unique Dining, Marché Bacchus, Nora's Italian Cuisine, and Lotus of Siam. There's great food to be had off the beaten path in Las Vegas, and you'll pay a lot less in these areas, too.

If you haven't been to Vegas in a few years, you'll notice some major changes. Names like Wolfgang Puck, Michael Mina, and Emeril Lagasse still have plenty of pull in this town, but the Vegas chefs commanding the most attention are French imports such as Pierre Gagnaire, Joël Robuchon, and Guy Savoy, along with vaunted U.S. chefs like Giada De Laurentiis, Charlie Palmer, and Mario Batali.

There's also a trend toward high-minded restaurants with exclusive-nightclub vibes. Note the success of see-and-be-seen Pan-Asian hot spot Hakkasan and Tao Asian Bistro & Nightclub, the youthful late-night haunts LAVO and FIX, and bordello-chic establishments such as Strip House—to name just a few. Elsewhere in town, Las Vegas's growing international—and especially Asian—population has created a market for some of the best Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Pan-Asian restaurants in the country.

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  • 1. Bouchon Las Vegas

    $$$

    When chefs name their idol, more than a few will cite French Laundry chef Thomas Keller, the star behind this stunning, capacious French bistro in the Venezia Tower. Soaring Palladian windows, antique lighting fixtures, a pewter-topped bar, and colorful tile lend a sophisticated take on French country design, a fitting setting in which to dine on savory, rich cuisine. Menu options include classics such as escargots de Bourgogne, steak frites, mussels with white wine, and an extensive seafood bar, and selections of cheese and caviar. Finish with profiteroles or crème caramel. A charming garden outside is perfect for an alfresco dinner or postmeal stroll. Return for brunch from 8 am to 1 pm Thursdays or 8 am to 2 pm Fridays through Sundays, when you might try roasted chicken with a bacon-chive waffle, Croque Madame, or seared foie gras. There's a freestanding Bouchon Bakery near the Venetian Theatre, offering breads, pastries, and confections.

    3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-414–6200
    www.thomaskeller.com/bouchonlasvegas

    Known For

    • Thomas Keller's bistro interpretations
    • Classic French-bistro atmosphere
    • Patio overlooking Venezia Pool

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Wed.

  • 2. Restaurant Guy Savoy

    $$$$

    In an ultraswank dining room on the second floor of the Augustus Tower, Michelin three-star chef Guy Savoy introduces diners to his masterful creations, such as roasted turbot with beet and garlic. The seven-course 5 Star Celebration Menu features signature dishes like the artichoke-and-black-truffle soup and hazelnut-crusted sweetbread. Prices are a little lower if you opt for the à la carte menu. The selections from Savoy's 15,000-bottle wine cellar only add to this restaurant's epicurean mystique.

    3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-731–7286
    www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants

    Known For

    • One of Las Vegas's best
    • Caviar room
    • Krug chef's table

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch

  • 3. Bardot Brasserie

    $$$$

    Michael Mina’s stunning Belle Époque dark-wood-and-glass wonder on the mezzanine level of ARIA has, as you might expect, a decidedly French accent, and old-world glory shines in dishes such as oeufs mimosa (caviar deviled eggs), duck à l'orange salad (with duck confit and sauce remoulade), and black cod bouillabaisse. At brunch, which runs from 9 am to 2 pm, Friday through Sunday, you can indulge in brioche French toast with vanilla bean mascarpone and almond brittle, or the pastry selection that includes canelé de Bordeaux and kouign-amann. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 pm daily, accompanied by cocktails like French 75 and Le Peche Mode.

    3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89158, USA
    702-590–8610
    aria.mgmresorts.com

    Known For

    • Foie gras parfait
    • Parisian gnocchi
    • Dayboat scallops

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch

  • 4. Dominique Ansel Las Vegas

    $$

    Locals and visitors alike were delighted when New York's cronut king set up shop in Las Vegas, at Caesars Palace across from The Colosseum. The shop serves Ansel's cronut creations as well as French pastries such as the best-seller kouign-amann, tiger-striped pain au chocolat, huge nutty almond croissants, macarons, and canelés. Mini-madeleines are piped to order and served warm, and Ansel's signature chocolate chip cookie shots and frozen s'mores are made while you wait. Creative, beautiful pastries like the Goldfish, flavored with calamansi, coconut, and mango, are another specialty, and quiche and sandwiches are available. There are a few seats inside if you'd like to sit while indulging in a croque monsieur.

    3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-731–7865
    www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants

  • 5. Eiffel Tower Restaurant

    $$$$

    This Paris Las Vegas restaurant is a room with a view. It's about a third of the way up the hotel's half-scale Eiffel Tower replica, with vistas from all four glassed-in sides. (Request a Strip view when booking for the biggest wow factor—it overlooks the fountains at Bellagio across the street; but expect to pay extra). Patrons are often pleasantly surprised that the food here measures up to the setting: the French-accented menu usually includes appetizers of cold foie gras torchon with duck prosciutto. On the entrée list, you might find individual Eiffel Tower beef Wellingtons, venison loin with huckleberry jus, and vegetarian dishes such as crispy roasted quinoa roulade with honeynut squash. The restaurant also offers a variety of caviar priced by the ounce, and brunch is served from 10 am to 2 pm weekends.

    3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-948–6937
    www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com

    Known For

    • View overlooking Bellagio fountains
    • Fine French cuisine
    • Caviar by the ounce

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential

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  • 6. Le Cirque

    $$$$

    This sumptuous restaurant, a branch of the now closed New York City landmark, remains one of the city's true temples of haute cuisine, despite increased heavy-hitting competition. The mahogany-lined room is all the more opulent for its small size: in a city of mega-everything, Le Cirque seats only 80 under its draped silk-tent ceiling. Even with a view of the hotel's lake and its mesmerizing fountain show, you'll only have eyes for your plate when your server presents dishes like sauteéd foie gras with pain d’epices streusel, candied orange and poached pear, or diver scallop with aromatic yogurt emulsion and crispy garlic root. Eight-course, vegetarian, or five-course tasting menus are available.

    3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-693–8865
    bellagio.mgmresorts.com

    Known For

    • Tiny, jewel-box room
    • Food not often found elsewhere
    • Fine, attentive service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential

  • 7. Marché Bacchus

    $$$ | West Side

    This French bistro-cum-wineshop is in a quiet master-planned neighborhood that winds around its own lake (!), a remnant of the era when Las Vegas cared even less about running out of water. The tranquil setting and view are rivaled by a wine list nearly 1,000 bottles deep, and tastings and wine dinners are held regularly. You can buy a bottle at retail prices in the store and then drink it on the premises ($10 corkage fee). Seating is in either the cozy dining room or on the expansive lakeside terraces, which have misters for summer use and fireplaces for winter. When you're ready to eat, start with a cheese or charcuterie tray and move on to seared foie gras with poached seasonal fruit or a roasted beet salad. Entrées might include a classic steak frites or blackened sea bass. Hear live music on select nights. Marché Bacchus also has specialty cocktails and a 4–6 pm happy hour.

    2620 Regatta Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, USA
    702-804–8008
    www.marchebacchus.com

    Known For

    • Serene view of lake and swans
    • Updated French classics
    • Nearly 1,000 wines

  • 8. Mon Ami Gabi

    $$$$

    This French bistro and steak house that first earned acclaim in Chicago has become much beloved in Las Vegas, in large part because it was the first restaurant to have a terrace overlooking the Strip. For those who prefer a quieter environment, a glassed-in conservatory conveys an outdoor feel, and still quieter dining rooms are inside, adorned with chandeliers dramatically suspended three stories above. The specialty of the house is steak frites, offered three ways, including classic, au poivre, and Bearnaise. The signature roast chicken A La Grand Mere is excellent, as is the classic skate wing schnitzel with parsnip and apple puree, and the prices are, on the whole, reasonable for the Strip. This place is also a favorite for breakfast or brunch, with dishes like classic eggs Benedict or French toast.  

    3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA
    702-944–4224
    www.monamigabi.com

    Known For

    • View of Strip from outdoor patio
    • Lots of steak frites variations
    • Great for breakfast or brunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential

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