Fodor's Expert Review Sage

Farm-to-table produce and artisanal meats flavored with innovative concepts from the Mediterranean are presented at Chef Shawn McClain's swanky Aria restaurant. Exciting fare includes spice-crusted venison loin with salsify and Kusshi oysters with piquillo peppers. Sage offers a tasting menu and vegan tasting menu in addition to those dishes à la carte. A big attraction is the bar program; mixologists incorporate fresh-fruit purees, boutique liquors, and homemade bitters into cocktails, and the bar offers more absinthe than any other spot in Vegas, more than a dozen from the United States, France, and Switzerland.