Paradise Road and the East Side Restaurants
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1. Lotus of Siam
$$$ | East Side |This simple Thai restaurant has attained near-fanatical cult status, leaving some to wonder what all the fuss is about. It's simply that everything is so very good: Don't miss the starter of garlic prawns, sautéed with shells on; for a main course, try dishes like charbroiled beef liver mixed with green onion and chile, or the chicken and vegetables with Issan-style red curry. Be warned—several plates here can be some of the spiciest food you'll ever try. But another of Lotus's surprises is the phenomenal wine list of 300-plus choices, on which you might find a vintage to cool your palate. The original Commercial Center location at 953 E. Sahara Ave. was undergoing extensive renovations in early 2023 with plans to return, and a third location opened in Red Rock Resort in early 2023.
620 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104, USA702-735–3033Known For
- Spicy Issan Thai cuisine
- Garlic prawns
- Cult following
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2. Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant
$ | East Side |If you're looking for a type of place where the waitress calls you "honey," this locals' favorite has an old-fashioned, family-owned vibe. The food is better than the chain places, serving up hearty Mexican specialties, fruit-topped pancakes and waffles, and senior specials. Blueberry Hill has four locations, two of them near each other on the East Side a couple of miles apart on Flamingo Road. Both are open 24 hours.
1505 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, USA702-696–9666Known For
- Varied breakfast specialties
- Most meals available all day
- Casual, diner-esque atmosphere
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3. Casa Calavera
$$ | Paradise Road |Fans of the bygone Pink Taco will smile in recognition when they see its replacement's layout is much the same, including the convivial center bar. New operators still offer a Mexican menu and Día de Los Muertos decor, and the place is arguably even more fun now, thanks to greatly expanded outdoor patio seating against the backdrop of the pool area that keeps the 3–5 pm happy-hour crowd buzzing with hibiscus margaritas and sangria (special prices are in the bar area only). You have to comb the corners of the menu to find anything more adventurous than tacos and burritos, but they come in every form, from the standard chicken and carne asada to grilled fish and cauliflower. A Sunday brunch offers day-drinkers the tantalizing combination of mariachi bands and a $45 "bottomless" mimosa.
4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-693–5000Known For
- Lively, party atmosphere
- Outdoor seating
- Taco Tuesdays
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4. Crown & Anchor British Pub
$$ | University District |With 24-hour service and graveyard specials, Crown & Anchor is uniquely Las Vegas (and a favorite haunt of students from nearby UNLV). Most of the food is British, including the steak-and-kidney pie, bangers and mash, and authentic fish-and-chips. Sandwiches with American and British flavors are plenty, with frequent specials. The decor and faux-cottage exterior are decidedly British, and special events add to the fun: on New Year's Eve the celebration starts when it's midnight in the United Kingdom, which is 4 pm in Las Vegas. Long known as the all-hours Las Vegas mecca for British soccer die-hards, the pub has changed with the times and found ways for Vegas Golden Knights broadcasts to cohabitate with the Premier League, such as offering half-price appetizers during Knights games. The Little Crown & Anchor on Spring Mountain Road is, as the name implies, a smaller version.
1350 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, USA702-739–8676Known For
- Classic English foods
- Live "football" from across the pond
- Open 24/7
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5. ENVY Steakhouse
$$$$ | Paradise Road |This well-regarded restaurant at the elegant Renaissance Las Vegas offers an updated, clubby version of the Las Vegas steak house for the convention crowd. The preparations are inventive but don't veer too far from the beaten path in this contemporary dining room, bathed in jewel tones. Try an 18-ounce bone-in rib eye or any of the more average-size steak options. Non-beef choices include Atlantic salmon and barley risotto.
3400 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-784–5716Known For
- Modern steak-house vibe
- Steaks broiled at 1,400 degrees
- Indulgent desserts
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6. Ferraro's Ristorante
$$$$ | |Like time-traveling to Vegas’s vintage days when upscale restaurants were quiet and atmospheric, venerable Ferraro’s features a dark and decidedly romantic dining room with candles on every table, and a pricey menu stocked with steaks, fresh-made pastas, and Mediterranean-style seafood. Around since 1985 and in this location—directly across the street from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas—since 2009, this fine Italian eatery offers a happy hour of small plates nightly from 5 to 7 pm and bigger feasts throughout the evening. Among the popular entrées not found at most Italian restaurants are the popular rabbit simmered in its own juice and served over polenta, and tripe served in a spicy tomato sauce. And you can’t beat the signature veal osso buco.
2840 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-364–5300Known For
- 6,000-bottle wine cellar
- Osso buco
- Stewed rabbit served on polenta
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7. Firefly* Tapas Kitchen + Bar
$$ | Paradise Road |As the name suggests, this hip bistro focuses on small plates (many less than $10) that reflect most of the world's cuisines. Order several and you've got a meal, made even better with one of Firefly's signature sangrias or mojitos, available by the glass or pitcher. Options include ham-and-cheese croquettes, meatballs in a sherry-tomato sauce, marinated and grilled octopus, and shrimp in lemon-garlic-butter sauce. A few heartier entrées, such as paella, are offered as well. In the spring of 2023, the original location moved a mile or so to a larger building (which some may remember as McCormick & Schmick's) on the edge of the Hughes Center office park. There is also a second location in Southwest Las Vegas at 7355 S. Buffalo Drive.
335 Hughes Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-369–3971Known For
- Tapas from multiple cuisines
- Quick, friendly service
- Funky decor
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8. Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas
$$ | Paradise Road |There will be no quiet conversations here, just a loud dose of kitsch at this gargantuan offshoot of Munich's most famous brewery. The interior beer garden can make you feel like a tourist within a tourist town. As you down a brew in those notorious liter mugs, the drinking contests and strolling musicians somehow become more and more agreeable on too-hot Vegas evenings. Pair your beer with hearty Bavarian classics, including Bavarian potato soup with sausage, Wiener schnitzel, goulash, and Schweinebraten, or updated dishes such as chicken schnitzel salad or vegan frankfurters. For dessert, try apple strudel or Black Forest chocolate cake.
4510 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-853–2337Known For
- Raucous beer hall
- Strolling musicians and drinking contests
- Menu of German classics
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9. India Palace
$ | |The surrounding neighborhood has been on the decline for years, so don't walk here—but also don't be deterred from this clean and solid Indian establishment, which has weathered the changes. The pandemic halted and brought an uncertain future to the Palace's famed all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, but it remains open for lunch from the menu as well as an evening refuge for conventioneers who aren't on an expense account. The menu is packed with tandoori delicacies, crispy rice-crepe dosa, and a sizable roster of vegetarian dishes such as paneer tikka, a house favorite of marinated cheese simmered in a creamy tomato sauce.
505 E. Twain, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-796–4177Known For
- The city's most-tenured Indian restaurant
- Good service
- Modest prices for the convention corridor
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10. Kassi Beach House
$$$$ | East Side |The vibe is spelled out in the name of this sprawling indoor-outdoor casual Italian space from Los Angeles restaurateur Nick Mathers. It's a 300-seater with three bars; the atmosphere changes from the bar-centric lounge near the front entry to "beachside" near the Virgin Las Vegas pool area. The versatile menu follows the cues of the day, from brunch with sparkling wines to late-evening light bites. While a DJ spins beneath a disco ball, you can try the deceptively complex pizzas and salads or delve into more ambitious fare like lobster pasta or branzino.
4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USAKnown For
- Pool views
- Evolving from brunch to party atmosphere
- Thin line between lounging and dining
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11. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
$ | University District |This growing chain of zero-ambience fast-food eateries serves Hawaiian-style barbecue to a heavily Hawaiian clientele (Las Vegas is known as the "ninth island" to Hawaiians). The plate lunch is the draw here, and considering that it comes with two scoops of rice and one of macaroni salad (along with whatever protein you'd like; the choices naturally include Spam), it's no surprise that there are so many guys walking around calling themselves the Big Kahuna. There are 15 locations in the Valley.
4030 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, USA702-880–9898Known For
- Plate lunch with various meats
- Island-favorite Spam
- Quick and inexpensive
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12. L2 Texas BBQ
$$ | East Side |Taking its name from two owners (both named Larry), this barbecue joint moved to inherit the smoked meat addicts left stranded when Memphis Championship Barbecue abandoned the same location. The atmosphere is unchanged, and they didn't have to worry about the delicious smell of smoke that saturated the sheet-metal–accented interior. Barbecue fans are picky, but L2 seems to have held its own. It certainly delivers on quantity: the big hook is a $35, all-you-can-eat-in-one-hour special. Smaller appetites will find the usual one- or two-meat dinner platters, and those not so infatuated with barbecue will be happy to find an array of sandwiches and burgers to choose from for about $14, and even—gasp—a healthy roster of salads.
2250 E. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, USA702-260–6903Known For
- Big barbecue platters
- All-you-can-eat special
- Diverse choices beyond smoked meat
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13. Lindo Michoacán
$$ | East Side |Javier Barajas, the congenial owner and host of this colorful cantina group, named it after his birthplace in Mexico. He presents outstanding specialties that he learned to cook while growing up in the culinary capital of Michoacán. Don't miss the carnitas and try the cabrito birria de chivo (roasted goat with red mole sauce). Guacamole is made tableside, and the flan is a silken wonder. There's no reason to stick to Mexican-restaurant basics when the menu is so expansive—the lunch menu alone offers 37 choices. Two newer locations are in Henderson and Summerlin, but the original is a singular experience: A dense labyrinth of rooms with arched ceilings and brightly colored walls covered in bric-a-brac, and table visits from strolling mariachis.
2655 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121, USA702-735–6828Known For
- Specialties from Michoacán region
- Table-side guacamole
- Colorful, lively atmosphere
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14. Marrakech Mediterranean Restaurant
$$$$ | Paradise Road |Sprawl out on soft floor cushions and feel like a pampered pasha as belly dancers shake it up in a cozy Middle Eastern–style "tent" with a fabric-covered ceiling and eye-catching mosaics. The prix-fixe feast is a six-course affair that includes Moroccan-spiced shrimp scampi, a vegetable sampler, lentil soup, beef brochette, chicken with couscous and vegetables, and the tasty dessert b'stilla, which is baked phyllo dough layered with fruit. Moroccan and Lebanese wines flow freely in this upbeat spot where servers wear Moroccan robes and generations of visitors have been invited to join the belly dancers if they feel the urge. Factor in the short walking distance to convention facilities, and it's no mystery why this has become one of Las Vegas' longest-tenured restaurants (though, in a young city, that means 1979). Marrakesh was closed for a significant remodel in early 2023 but planned to be gyrating again in the second half of the year.
3900 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-737–5611Known For
- Belly dancers
- Fun atmosphere
- Great for groups
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15. Nobu
$$$$ | South Strip |Executive chef Nobu Matsuhisa helped fuel the popularity of the original Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, so it would have just seemed wrong for the restaurant not to carry over when the hotel transitioned into Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Although there's now an entire Nobu sub-hotel within Caesars Palace—and a newer one at Paris Las Vegas—this restaurant reflects the decor and menu of the Manhattan Nobu original, with bamboo and wood accents. But those who feel it's somehow a little different now are correct: the decor was spruced up during the hotel's remodeling, and there's a new outdoor space overlooking the pool. The menu comprises small- or moderate-size plates, making Nobu perfect for sharing but an easy place to drop a wad of cash (as all those artful food presentations add up). Entrées might include black cod with miso, yellowtail tartare with caviar, rock shrimp tempura, and Maine lobster with wasabi-pepper sauce. If you're feeling brave (and flush), opt for the omakase multicourse tasting menu, and let the chef make the decisions for you.
4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-693–5090Known For
- Nobu classics such as black cod miso
- Plenty of sushi and sashimi
- Quiet, efficient service
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16. One Steakhouse
$$$$ | |Brothers David and Michael Morton, restaurateurs whose father founded the Morton's The Steakhouse chain back in the day, maintain the tradition of a Morton steak house at the new Virgin Hotels. This one is quite a bit different than their MB Steak, dividing its seating between the front bar with a bit of a retro vibe and its rear dining room. The former is a little more casual—opening to the casino floor and punctuated with video screens—yet in a way more gorgeous, thanks to a giant acrylic lighting sculpture overhead, which changes colors every so often. Fans of the old steak house are still in good hands under chef William DeMarco. The menu still offers more than a half-dozen beef choices including Wagyu, as well as the tomahawk (32 ounces and $139) or double Porterhouse steaks for two. Roast chicken, scallops, or Alaskan king crab pasta are options for the nonbeef eaters.
4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, USA702-522–8111Known For
- De-stigmatizing "we'll just sit in the bar"
- 32-ounce tomahawk steak
- Table-side carving
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17. Piero's Italian Cuisine
$$$$ | East Side |Las Vegas has very few 40-year-old restaurants and none with the legend of Piero's. Located just across the street from the convention center for all but five of those years, Piero's is a blend of "expense account joint" and a classic Vegas mecca for those fascinated by the bygone '80s mob era, having hosted the actual characters depicted in Casino and later serving as a filming site for the movie itself. Little set decoration was needed in the meandering restaurant full of nooks and crannies, low ceilings, and dark paneling with two bars serving giant martinis in the middle of the action. And, oh yes, there's food: The basics are done with detail and served on huge platters, from the osso buco (off menu but usually a special) to pastas such as the Sunday Gravy (rigatoni with both meatballs and Italian Sausage).
355 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, USA702-369–2305Known For
- Feeling like a wiseguy
- Convention lanyards
- Generous portions
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18. Table 34
$$$ | East Side |A longtime off-Strip favorite for the business crowd got a bit of tweaking to both menu and decor when it changed hands in 2022. But it remains an intimate, modern-American favorite with an atmosphere resembling something you'd find in California wine country. Under chef Joe Valdez, the menu has shifted its focus to seafood dishes and daily specials, but the pizzas and pastas it's long been known for are still present. And it continues to be one of the few off-Strip eateries that's as busy with power lunches as it is during the dinner hour.
600 E. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, USA702-263–0034Known For
- Power lunches
- House-made pastas
- Contemporary decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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