Fodor's Expert Review Joël Robuchon

The late chef Joël Robuchon left his mark on Vegas with haute cuisine at two gorgeous, side-by-side restaurants. The more glamorous manse that bears his name offers the ultimate gastronomical rush, with elaborate dishes and luxurious ingredients in several multicourse menus. The most elaborate is an 18-course tasting menu offering a waltz of rarefied creations, accented with sauces, froth, and froufrou, costing a small fortune, even without wine. This is one impressive operation and a fitting venue for a celebratory meal, though a few restaurants in town deliver nearly as splendid service and food at a lower price point. The less formal, though still highly refined, L'Atelier offers à la carte entrées plus a long list of small "tasting" portions that are whipped up in the central exhibition kitchen, with its gleaming, wraparound seating and startling organic flourishes.