What Restaurants in Las Vegas Have the Most Interesting Atmosphere?
Nov 18th, 2002, 07:14 AM
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What Restaurants in Las Vegas Have the Most Interesting Atmosphere?
I've been to LV before, and have read a great many of the old posts here about restaurants.
We're going to LV in a couple weeks for my DH's birthday, and I'm wondering what restaurants stand out most for atmosphere (still with good food, of course. We don't want Medieval Times or cheesiness). We got a great rate at Venetian of $119!
To be more specific, I don't necessarily mean sophisticated atmosphere, just interesting and memorable...something unique.
I've read a lot of comments about places like Aureole and Red Square. They sound interesting to me.
Anyone have any favorite recommendations?
Thanks.
We're going to LV in a couple weeks for my DH's birthday, and I'm wondering what restaurants stand out most for atmosphere (still with good food, of course. We don't want Medieval Times or cheesiness). We got a great rate at Venetian of $119!
To be more specific, I don't necessarily mean sophisticated atmosphere, just interesting and memorable...something unique.
I've read a lot of comments about places like Aureole and Red Square. They sound interesting to me.
Anyone have any favorite recommendations?
Thanks.
Nov 18th, 2002, 08:46 AM
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The Voodoo Lounge in the Rio.It is on the top floor of the hotel, making it the highest point to see the entire city and strip. The view is amazing. The food is pricey but good. Very good atmosphere, always a party feel.
We have celebrated a couple of birthdays there and they do a nice cake and candle thing for you too
We have celebrated a couple of birthdays there and they do a nice cake and candle thing for you too
Nov 18th, 2002, 09:51 AM
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The Voodoo Lounge is on the 51st floor of the hotel..
"Best Night Spot."
—Nevada Magazine
"Best Hotel Bar."
—Casino Player's "Best of Gaming 2001"
Alive with mystical sights, sounds, and flavors, the VooDoo Café and Lounge will cast you under its spell! Situated high above Las Vegas on the 50th and 51st floors of the Rio's Masquerade Tower, the VooDoo provides a breathtaking view of the city like no other!
Rooftop Fine Dining: VooDoo Café
Travel to the VooDoo Café, where Chef Joseph Cisneros serves American cuisine with a French Creole flair. Enjoy intimate, inviting candlelit dining with an extraordinary view of the city.
Indulge in our daily specials, or start off your meal with our "Blue Water Seafood Platter" follwed by a "Menage et Trois" of Filet Mignon, Lobster, and Prawns. Top off your meal with our signature dessert, Bananas Foster, a New Orleans favorite prepared tableside.
Open daily 5 p.m.-11 p.m. For restaurant reservations, call 1-800-PLAY-RIO.
For the enjoyment of our guests, no sneakers, flip-flops, torn jeans, and T-Shirts please.
Party With A View: VooDoo Lounge
After dinner, walk upstairs to the 51st floor and enjoy one of the VooDoo Lounge's award-winning cocktails. Flair bartenders concoct specialty drinks like the award-winning "Witch Doctor," a mix of four Rums and tropical fruit juices. Surround yourself in ambiance and take in the extraordinary views of the Las Vegas Strip from our comfortable inside seating or outside on our terrace. Open nightly 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Enjoy live music starting at 9 p.m.
Attire: Business casual
For the enjoyment of our guests, no sneakers, flip-flops, torn jeans, and T-Shirts please.
The elevators to the VooDoo Café and Lounge are located on the second floor of the Masquerade Tower.
"Best Night Spot."
—Nevada Magazine
"Best Hotel Bar."
—Casino Player's "Best of Gaming 2001"
Alive with mystical sights, sounds, and flavors, the VooDoo Café and Lounge will cast you under its spell! Situated high above Las Vegas on the 50th and 51st floors of the Rio's Masquerade Tower, the VooDoo provides a breathtaking view of the city like no other!
Rooftop Fine Dining: VooDoo Café
Travel to the VooDoo Café, where Chef Joseph Cisneros serves American cuisine with a French Creole flair. Enjoy intimate, inviting candlelit dining with an extraordinary view of the city.
Indulge in our daily specials, or start off your meal with our "Blue Water Seafood Platter" follwed by a "Menage et Trois" of Filet Mignon, Lobster, and Prawns. Top off your meal with our signature dessert, Bananas Foster, a New Orleans favorite prepared tableside.
Open daily 5 p.m.-11 p.m. For restaurant reservations, call 1-800-PLAY-RIO.
For the enjoyment of our guests, no sneakers, flip-flops, torn jeans, and T-Shirts please.
Party With A View: VooDoo Lounge
After dinner, walk upstairs to the 51st floor and enjoy one of the VooDoo Lounge's award-winning cocktails. Flair bartenders concoct specialty drinks like the award-winning "Witch Doctor," a mix of four Rums and tropical fruit juices. Surround yourself in ambiance and take in the extraordinary views of the Las Vegas Strip from our comfortable inside seating or outside on our terrace. Open nightly 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Enjoy live music starting at 9 p.m.
Attire: Business casual
For the enjoyment of our guests, no sneakers, flip-flops, torn jeans, and T-Shirts please.
The elevators to the VooDoo Café and Lounge are located on the second floor of the Masquerade Tower.
Nov 18th, 2002, 09:58 AM
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I'll see your Voodoo Lounge and raise you a Stratosphere...restaurant located 80 stories above the desert.
Top of the World Restaurant
Located more than 800 feet above the ground in the Stratosphere Tower, the award- winning Top of the World Restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. Awarded "Best Gourmet Room" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Top of the World features culinary delights served in an elegant atmosphere with unparalleled views of Las Vegas as the restaurant revolves 360 degrees in one hour.
Top of the World Restaurant
Located more than 800 feet above the ground in the Stratosphere Tower, the award- winning Top of the World Restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. Awarded "Best Gourmet Room" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Top of the World features culinary delights served in an elegant atmosphere with unparalleled views of Las Vegas as the restaurant revolves 360 degrees in one hour.
Nov 19th, 2002, 01:38 PM
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Gail,
My suggestion would be to reserve at a couple of the places you're interested in before you go, take a look at them the first day you get there, and then cancil your reservations for the places that aren't contenders. That said, here are a few of my picks (I will attempt to suggest a few places that others may have missed):
1. Hugo's Cellar: Located under the Four Queens (downtown) this brick and wood restaurant is a dinosaur. Wonderful ambience, exceptional service and great comtinental cuisine: they don't build them like this anymore.
2. Moongate: Located in the Mirage this beautiful Chinese restaurant allows you to dine among cherry trees in full blossom (sure, they're fake--but beautiful none-the-less). Fine service backed by well-rendered cuisine. This is one of the few places you can have Peking Duck without ordering it 24 hours in advance--exquisite!
3. Binion's Steakhouse: Located at the top of Binion's Casino downtown (where else!?) this fine restaurant combines prime steaks (they own their own cattle company) with views of downtown Vegas. No, it's not nearly as high as the Voodoo Lounge or the Stratosphere but their prices aren't nearly as high, either.
Being partial to the Mirage (I stay there frequently) I also recommend their teppan yaki Restaurant called The Mikado. With its real streams and Japanese artwork and setting, this place gives the impression of dining in a royal Japanese estate. The last chef we had there was a teppan yaki teacher and was nothing short of astounding to watch.
Godd luck,
DJ
My suggestion would be to reserve at a couple of the places you're interested in before you go, take a look at them the first day you get there, and then cancil your reservations for the places that aren't contenders. That said, here are a few of my picks (I will attempt to suggest a few places that others may have missed):
1. Hugo's Cellar: Located under the Four Queens (downtown) this brick and wood restaurant is a dinosaur. Wonderful ambience, exceptional service and great comtinental cuisine: they don't build them like this anymore.
2. Moongate: Located in the Mirage this beautiful Chinese restaurant allows you to dine among cherry trees in full blossom (sure, they're fake--but beautiful none-the-less). Fine service backed by well-rendered cuisine. This is one of the few places you can have Peking Duck without ordering it 24 hours in advance--exquisite!
3. Binion's Steakhouse: Located at the top of Binion's Casino downtown (where else!?) this fine restaurant combines prime steaks (they own their own cattle company) with views of downtown Vegas. No, it's not nearly as high as the Voodoo Lounge or the Stratosphere but their prices aren't nearly as high, either.
Being partial to the Mirage (I stay there frequently) I also recommend their teppan yaki Restaurant called The Mikado. With its real streams and Japanese artwork and setting, this place gives the impression of dining in a royal Japanese estate. The last chef we had there was a teppan yaki teacher and was nothing short of astounding to watch.
Godd luck,
DJ
Nov 19th, 2002, 02:24 PM
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I would suggest The Olympic Gardens This is a wild place with lots of gorgeous people and a really fine floor show. If you tip (just like Vegas!)you can get a table close to the stage. After the show there is an opportunity to meet the performers!! Great time and most are really friendly. With this kind iof atmosphere who cares about the food---or if they even serve it!! Go here and have an exotic good time!!
Nov 19th, 2002, 03:12 PM
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Gail, I go to vegas every year for my b-day and usually have dinner at Bertollini's in Ceasars because you get to sit "outside" by the fountains. It reminds me so much of sitting in the plazas in Rome!
I've been to Red Square and found it a bit overhyped. Didn't book at Aureole as the food reviews are so hot/cold.
I've been to Red Square and found it a bit overhyped. Didn't book at Aureole as the food reviews are so hot/cold.
Nov 19th, 2002, 03:29 PM
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I have been to The Olympic Garden and would highly reccommend this place also. Exotic? YES!! Beautiful people? YES!!! Fun Crowd? YES!!! Do the performers mingle and talk with the audience after their sets? Most do and it is part of the fun!!! I say start your night here and you won't go anywhere else!! A great find in Vegas!!
