RESTAURANTS BY HOTEL
Restaurant
Cuisine
Price Range
'wichcraft
American
$10-$15
Craftsteak
Steakhouse
$100+
Diego
Mexican
$35-$45
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House
Seafoood
$34-$45
Fiamma Trattoria & Bar
Italian
$45+
Joel Robuchon
French
$200+
L’Atelier
MGM Grand Buffet
Buffet
$15-$25
Nobhill
Pearl
Chinese
Rainforest Cafe
$15-$20
Seablue
Shibuya
Japanese
Studio Café
$20
The Grand Wok
Pan-Asian
$25-$35
Wolfgang Puck’s Bar and Grill
24/Seven Café
Variety
$10-$20
Alize
Bistro Buffet
Blue Agave Oyster and Chile Bar
Garduno’s
Little Buddha
N9NE Steakhouse
Nove Italiano
$31-$50
Simon
Modern American
$30+
888 Noodle Bar
Asian
Benihana
Buffet at LV Hilton
Casa Nicola
$20-$45
Garden of the Dragon
Hacienda Margarita
Teru Sushi
TJ’s Steakhouse
Ago
AJ’s Steakhouse
Steak/Seafood
Mr. Lucky’s 24-7
Nobu
Pink Taco
Ah Sin
$20-$30
Du Parc
Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Le Burger Brasserie Sports Grille
Le Café Ile St. Louis
French American
$10-15
Le Provencal
Italian / French
Le Village Buffet
Les Artistes Steakhouse
Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant
al Dente
ASIA
Bally's Steakhouse
Steak
$25-$40
Ichiban Sushi
Sushi/Japanese
$15+
Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare
$70+
Daniel Boulud Brasserie
$35+
Okada
Red 8
Stratta
SW Steakhouse
Tableau
The Country Club, a New American Steakhouse
Wing Lei
$60+
Wynn Buffet
Zoozacrackers
$5-$15
All-American Bar & Grille
Buzios Seafood Restaurant
Seafood
Café Martorano
Carnival World Buffet
$15 - $25
Gaylord India Restaurant
Indian
Hamada’s Asiana
Janelas
Mah Jong
McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon
Irish
Rub BBQ
BBQ
Sao Paulo Café
Village Seafood Buffet
VooDoo Steak and Lounge
Creole
America
Chin Chin
ESPN Zone
$20-$25
Gallaghers Steakhouse
$70-$80
Gonzalez y Gonzalez
Il Fornaio
Nine Fine Irishmen
Andre’s French Restaurant
$50+
BRAND Steakhouse
$35
Diablo’s Cantina
Dragon Noodle Company
Market City Caffee
Monte Carlo Brew Pub
The Buffet at Monte Carlo
$9-$20
AquaKnox
$32+
B & B Ristorante
Bouchon
Canaletto
Canyon Ranch Café
David Burke
Delmonico Steakhouse
Enoteca San Marco
Noodle Asia
Pinot Brasserie
Postrio
European
Riva
Tao Asian Bistro
Taqueria Canonita
The Grand Lux Café
The Grill at Valentino
Valentino
Zeffirino
Augustus Café
Bradley Ogden
Café Lago Buffet
$16-$34
Chinois
Empress Court
Hyakumi
$25-$50
Mesa Grill
Southwestern
Nero's Restaurant
Payard Patisserie and Bistro
French, Bakery
Planet Hollywood
Rao’s Italian Restaurant
Restaurant Guy Savoy
Spago
Sushi Roku
Sushi
Aureole
Bayside Buffet
$16-$27
Border Grill
$25-$45
Burger Bar
China Grill
Fleur de Lys
Giorgio Ristorante E Caffe
$45
House of Blues
Southern, Creole
Noodle Shop
Red Square
Russian
Red, White, and Blue
Rick Moonen’s RM Seafood
$55+
Rumjungle
Brazilian
Shanghai Lilly
STRIPSTEAK
Wolfgang Pucks Trattoria del Lupo
Beach Club
Hamada of Japan
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Caribbean
Paradise Garden Buffet
$10+
Steakhouse46
Tropical Breeze Café
Voga
Big Al’s Oyster Bar
Seafood/Creole-Cajun
Canal Street Restaurant
Don Miguel’s
French Market Buffet
Fuddruckers
$10
Koji Sushi
Japanese, Pan-Asian
T.G.I.Friday’s
The Prime Rib Loft
BLT Burger
$22
California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza/Italian
$25
Caribe Café
Carnegie Deli
Cravings
$25-$30
FIN
Japonais
$60
Kokomo’s
Onda Ristorante
Paradise Café
$25+
Samba Brazilian Barbeque
STACK
$50
Botero Steak
Sinatra
Society Café
Switch
$28+
Wazuzu
Cabo Mexican Restaurant
Hachi
Salt Lick Bar-B-Q
Barbeque
T-Bones Chophouse
Terra Rossa Italian Cuisine
The Feast Buffet
CABO Mexican Restaurant
Food Express
Grand Café
Palace Station Oyster Bar
Pasta Palace
The Broiler
Steak, Seafood
The Feast Gourmet Buffet
Café Bellagio
Circo
Fix
Jasmine
Le Cirque
Michael Mina
Noodles
Olives
Mediterranean
Picasso
Prime Steakhouse
Steak and Seafood
Sensi
Italian/Seafood/Asian
The Buffet at the Bellagio
Breakfast: $14.95, Lunch $19.95, Dinner: $27.95, Gourmet Dinner:
Yellowtail Sushi
Camacho’s Cantina
$15
MRKT Sea & Land
Steak & Seafood
Pips Cucina & Wine Bar
Canter’s Deli
Delicatessan
Isla Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
Kahunaville
Hawaiian
Pho-Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Social House
The Buffet at T.I.
The Steakhouse
$25- $35
Capri Italian Ristorante
Costa del Sol
Feast Buffet
$8-$20
Guadalajara Bar and Grille
Hooters
Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse
$30-$50
Viva Salsa
Carmel Room
Ceres
J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub
Rampart Buffet
$8-$16
Shizen
Spiedini Ristorante
Carnevino
Italian, Steakhouse
CUT
Dal Toro
$18-$26
Dos Caminos
Grand Lux Café
LAVO
Mediterranean/International
$25-$32
Morels French Steakhouse and Bistro
Restaurant Charlie
Solaro
SUSHISAMBA
Japanese, Brazilian
Table 10
Woo
Zine Noodles Dim Sum
Carson Street Café
Golden Nugget Buffet
Grotto Ristorante
Lillie’s Noodle House
Red Sushi
Vic and Anthony’s
Casino Café
Circus Buffet
Garden Grill
THE Steakhouse
CatHouse
Company American Bistro
Fusia
MORE The Buffet at the Luxor
Pyramid Café
T&T Restaurant
$20+
TENDER steak & seafood
Charlie Palmer
Verandah
China Spice
Feast Around the World
Hank’s Fine Steaks and Martini Bar
Sushi + Sake
Terra Verde
Courtyard Buffet
Fellini’s
Lucky's Café
Naga Chinese Express
Roxy’s Diner
Top of the World
Dan Marino’s Fine Food and Spirits
Nippers
Beverages
$5-$10
Pete and Shorty’s Bar and Grill
Bar/American
Dick's Last Resort
American/BBQ
Regale Ristorante Italiano
Roundtable Buffet
$15 or less
Sherwood Forest Cafe
The Steakhouse at Camelot
DJT
H2(Eau)
Mediterranean, Asian
Embers
$24-$40
Emperor’s Buffet
$15 and under
Fireside
Ming
Flavors Buffet
Ming’s Table
Oyster Bar at Penazzi
Penazzi Italian Ristorante
Pepper Rose
Texas Barbecue
The Range Steakhouse
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill
Southern
Hawaiian Tropic Zone
Koi
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Pampas Brazilian Grille
Planet Dailies
American, European, Asian
Strip House
The Spice Market Buffet
Yolos
Island Buffet
Legends Steak and Seafood
Mizuno’s
The Garden Café
Tuscany Italian Café
Jon’s Bistro
Kristofer’s
$35- $45
Ristorante Italiano
World’s Fare Buffet
Marssa
Sushi, Asian
Medici Café and Terrace
Mix
The Café
The Restaurants at Mandalay Bay
Varies by Restaurant
Paradise Buffet
Second Street Grill
Tony Roma’s
American/Steakhouse
Suede
The Restaurants at the MGM Grand Hotel
Various Types
Wagon Wheel Buffet
Benihana Village Las Vegas Hilton - Tel: 702-732-5821 You'll have lots of fun here. It's a Japanese food show, featuring flying cutlery and plenty of excitement. Great beef, shrimp, and an excellent house salad. Make reservations and plan on spending about $28.00/person.
Chang's of Las Vegas 3055 Las Vegas Blvd., near Desert Inn - Tel: 702-731-3388 Chang at Bally's Hotel/Casino - Tel: 702-739-4111 Considered by many as having the best dim sum in the Valley. Excellent menu of Cantonese seafood. Try the hard to find steamed shark fin dumplings and the wonderful egg-custard filled pastries. About $25.00/person.
Chin Chin New York-New York - Tel: 702-740-6969 A fun Chinese eatery hailing from Southern California. Prices are great, under $17, and so are the hours, 11am - midnight (1am Fri & Sat)
China Grill Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-7404 A wildly intense environment that stuns the senses with architecture and decor. Large portions of super Asian specialties. Try the excellent Szechuan beef which is grilled in a spicy sauce. A cafe adjoins and delights all with a unique conveyor belt that delivers dim sum to those sitting at the bar. $40.00/$25.00 in cafe.
Chinois Forum Shops at Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-737-9700 Another Wolfgang Puck masterpiece, serving the finest in "New Wave Pacific" cuisine. Menu changes daily. Try the Whole sizzling catfish. The cafe is open for lunch and features some super sushi. $28.00+/person.
Empress Court Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-731-7110 The Empress Court serves up dinners fit for Chinese kings. Awesome fresh lobster Cantonese. You'll dine with silverware at this award winning, authentic Cantonese restaurant. Make reservations. $50.00/person.
Garden of the Dragon Las Vegas Hilton - Tel: 702-732-5111 The Garden of The Dragon is a winner with solid food and wonderful service. Dinner only. Try the shark's fin soup and enjoy it's excellent wine menu. Around $30.00/person.
Hyakumi Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-731-7110 Located in the beautiful new Palace Tower at Caesars. Chefs prepare authentic Japanese food tableside. Also an extensive sushi menu. Nice prices and great service. $18.00/person.
Hamada of Japan Flamingo Hilton - Tel: 702-737-0031 Polo Towers - 3473 Las Vegas Blvd. South - Tel: 702-736-1984 Luxor - 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South - Tel: 702-262-4549 Solid sushi and hibachi cooking. Some of the best Toro and Unagi in Las Vegas. $26.00/person.
Jasmine Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 Gourmet, Hong Kong style Chinese. Try the unusual sampling of live, fresh fish from the kitchen's tanks. $33.00/person.
Madame Ching's Treasure Island - Tel: 702-894-7349 A quality Chinese room at a quality hotel. Food is solid, presentation and service top-notch. Live lobsters. Closed Mon. and Tues. $25.00 - $30.00/person.
Mikado The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7351 Japanese food with superior service. It has the feel of a beautiful, private home amid placid streams and delicate gardens. $29.00/person.
Mizuno's Japanese Steak House Tropicana - Tel: 702-739-2713 Kimono-clad wait staff and teppan chefs prepare some great steaks tableside. $20.00/person.
Moongate The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7352 Lovely room and an even lovelier grand entrance. Chinese food at its finest. Plan on spending at least $38.00+/person.
Papyrus Luxor - Tel: 702-262-4774 Romantic with an island feel. Interesting Polynesian food and colorful, exotic drinks. Sample the terrific rare salmon, seared in a wok. A great value at $19.00/person.
Peking Market Flamingo Hotel & Casino - Tel: 702-733-3111 An 800-gallon aquarium lights up the entrance to Peking Market. This truly beautiful setting is also decorated with wood and lanterns You’ll find both traditional and exotic Chinese cuisine. Open Fri.-Tues. from 5:30-11 p.m. $22.00
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Planet Hollywood - Tel: 702-836-0955 American style Chinese cuisine with a twist. Always hip, busy and fun. $19.00
Royal Star The Venetian - Tel: 702-414-1888 Restaurateur Kevin Wu brings his second restaurant to Vegas. His first is located in Santa Monica, CA. The Hong Kong inspired cuisine here is superb and the decor is subdued, yet stunning. All seafood is selected from live tanks. Lobster, fish and prawns highlight the large menu. For lunch, the best dim sum in Vegas, served from 11a.m. Do ask for the wonderful "3 Fortunes dish." It will knock your socks off. Also try Wu's "Noodle Asia" eatery, also at The Venetian, next to the sport's book. It features dozens of tasty, pan toasted and wok tossed noodle dishes and it stays open late.
Shintaro Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 A gorgeous restaurant highlighted by a giant tropical fish tank. Teppanyaki, kaiseki and sushi styles. Also the most expensive beef in the world--Kobe. $38.00+/person.
Todai Planet Hollywood Desert Passage - Tel: 702-892-0021 This upscale Japanese seafood buffet serves lots of tasty sushi and seafood. Don’t miss the fresh lobster served at night. Lunch and dinner $15/$26 per person.
Tsunami The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes - Tel: 702-414-1980 With its urban décor, artistic influences and extensive Pacific-Rim menu, Tsunami blends the best flavors and influences from Japan, China, Korea, Thailand and Guam. Lunch and dinner at $17/$29 per person.
GOURMET Aureole Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-7401 Heralded NY City Chef Charlie Palmer and his team prepare some of the finest progressive American cuisine in the country. The architecture here is phenomenal. There's also a four-story, glass-enclosed tower of wine with a list that could be among the best in the country, and is the only Vegas restaurant to win the Wine Spectator’s “Grand Award.” $70.00/person. Andre's 401 S. 6th St. in Downtown Vegas 702-385-5016 and on the Strip at Monte Carlo 702-730-7955 Haute French food at its freshest and finest. Great daily seafood specials, such as the salubrious Atlantic salmon. Cigar lounge. With world-class wines, expect to shell out $50.00/person. Andre's on 6th street opened in 1980 and is one of the few original classic Las Vegas restaurants still open. Bradley Ogden Restaurant Caesars Palace next to the new coliseum - Tel: 702-731-7731 Famed Bay area chef Bradley Ogden specializes in new American cuisine using “farm fresh” ingredients from small farms. Atmosphere is like walking into someone's home. Great place to get dinner before a performance at the new Caesars Palace coliseum. Lunch and Dinner at $24/$55+ person.
Buccaneer Bay Club Treasure Island - Tel: 702-894-7111 This should be the dining highlight of most trips to Vegas. The decor is "exotic pirate." The room overlooks the popular street battle in front of the hotel, although only window tables get full view. First-class buffalo prime rib and pheasant. The best comes at the end of the night--prices are moderate here--$35.00/person. Reservations a must, and usually should be made several days in advance.
Commander’s Palace Desert Passage at Planet Hollywood - Tel: 702-892-8272 The famous Brennan family from New Orleans brings their legendary cuisine to Vegas. Do not miss the wonderful Turtle soup and great desserts. $45.00+
Drai's Barbary Coast Hotel - Tel: 737-0555 Drai's is a neatly appointed eatery in the basement of the Barbary Coast Hotel. The menu ranges from Italian to southern French. Try the seared jumbo scallops with citrus ginger sauce. Special late night entertainment and menu until 6am. $40.00/person. Eiffel Tower Restaurant Paris - Tel: 702-948-6937 Dine in romantic and panache ambiance on the 11th floor of a replica of the Eiffel Tower while enjoying spectacular views of the glittering “Strip” and fabulous water shows below. The updated French classic cuisine of Chef J. Joho, one of the worlds acclaimed award-winning culinary talents, is unparalleled. Entrees include wild filet of Atlantic Salmon, Pinot Noir Sauce; Dover Sole Meuniere; Sautéed Veal Medallions, Forest Mushrooms; and Roasted Rack of Lamb Provencale, Tarragon Jus. Reservations required. $75.00+/person.
The Embers Imperial Palace - Tel: 702-731-3311 A classic Strip gourmet room with some modest prices. Try the quality roast Long Island duck. $20.00/person. Call ahead.
Isis Luxor - Tel: 702-262-4773 Glass-enclosed Egyptian artifacts are everywhere and so is the wait-staff. Service here is top-notch. Try the grilled Veal scaloppini and Oysters rubbed in chili! A classic date or special occasion place. $36.00 per/person.
La Rotisserie De Artistes Paris - Tel: 702-967-7999 A strikingly beautiful restaurant with a menu that features succulent, slow roasted meat, fish, and poultry. Dine on the "mezzanine" level overlooking the main dining room. $35.00/person.
Le Cirque Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 The first spin-off of arguably the most famous restaurant in the United States. The finest in French food and service. $55.00+/person.
Lutece The Venetian - Tel: 702-414-2220 A modern and dramatic restaurant that serves the best of classic, familial and newer French cuisines. A neat terrace overlooks the Strip. Dinner only. $50+ per person.
Michael's Barbary Coast - Tel: 702-737-7111 If you can get into Michael's, you might have the "culinary experience" of your life. At least 4 servers will wait on you, and they do it almost perfectly. The "lit up" Shrimp cocktail is wonderful, as is the veal chop Florentine. $75.00+/person.
Nob Hill MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-3110 Top-notch Chef Michael Mina of Bellagio’s Aqua brings his Bay Area style cuisine to the Grand. Wonderful fresh fish entrees, a superb rack of pork and tasty desserts highlight the eclectic menu. $45.00+
Picasso Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 A gorgeous eatery packed full of real Picasso art. The menu is prix fixe. The cuisine is French with Spanish influences. 5 diamond restaurant. Picasso is one of the top restaurants in Las Vegas. Reservations are highly suggested. It has a relaxed and friendly staff with some of the best food around town. $65.00/person.
Pietro's Tropicana - Tel: 702-739-2341 A nice gourmet entry by the Trop specializing in tableside service. Great salads whipped up before your eyes. Try the Breast of Capon Kiev. About $26.00/person.
Postrio The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian - Tel: 702-796-1110 Wolfgang Puck brings American Cuisine with Asian and Mediterranean influences to The Grand Canal Shoppes. The menu changes daily, and features such items as grilled quail with spinach and soft egg ravioli, foie gras terrine with fennel and crispy fried scallion. Also gourmet pizzas, fresh pastas, and handmade pastries. Both a casual bistro-style cafe along "The Piazza" and an elegant dining room. $19.00/person for lunch. $36.00/person for dinner.
Spago Forum Shops - Tel: 702-369-6300 The menu changes daily and highlights Classical French, Asian, and Italian cooking and flavorings. Try the superb pizzas and the desserts. At least $40.00+/person, but less in the cafe that overlooks some of the best people watching in the world! Wolfgang Puck opened this restaurant in 1992. He is credited with starting the extravagant Vegas restaurant craze.
Top of the World Stratosphere - Tel: 702-380-7777 This huge restaurant revolves every 60 minutes over 800 feet above the Strip and offers a memorable view and dining experience. A solid continental menu. Sample the wonderful Chef's Compose Salad and the nifty "Chocolate Stratosphere" dessert. $39.00/person.
ITALIAN
Alta Villa Flamingo Hilton - Tel: 702-733-3111 This restaurant has the feel and the flavors of an old Italian villa. From the mouth-watering minestrone to perfect pastas and the wonderful broiled filet mignon. Worth a trip. Open Tue.-Sat. from 5-11 p.m. $23.00
Andiamo Las Vegas Hilton - Tel: 702-732-5664 This is one of the better Italian restaurants in town. The modern, open kitchen is wonderful--you realize how hard, but also how much fun, the chef's have in preparing your food. The breaded veal cutlet with mozzarella is fantastic! Make reservations. You should not be disappointed. Plan on spending around $29.00/person. Battista´s Hole in the Wall across from Bally's - Tel: 702-732-1424 For 30 years, Battista's has been serving up solid Italian food, amid one of the best and most memorable settings in town. Leave your hotel, try Battista's, and drink all the red or white wine you want with your meal. The cioppino is super! Only $27.00/person.
Bertolini's Restaurant The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-735-4663 Sit on Bertolini's patio and watch the Forum shopping frenzy, while enjoying solid Italian cuisine. Try the wood-burning oven pizzas and the many pastas. $20.00/person. Bootlegger Bistro 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. S - Tel: 702-736-4939 Casual dining in an Old World setting. Great pastas and chicken dishes. Open 24 hours. $27.00/person.
Canaletto The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes - Tel: 702-733-0070 Fresh seafood and the flavors of Venice with wood-fired rotisseries, grills and ovens. Located along The Piazza. $15.00/person for lunch, $26.00/person for dinner.
Francescos Treasure Island - Tel: 702-894-7111 Exciting Italian food with a Mediterranean flair, served up by an innovative and caring chef. A nicely appointed room with paintings by Tony Bennett and Phyllis Diller. Try the chef's menu. Great pricing, about $22.00/person.
Lombardi’s Desert Passage at Planet Hollywood - Tel: 702-731-1755 Lombardi’s combines the warmth and charm of a European cafe with the casual character of an Italian trattoria. Lots of swell Northern Italian food and great pizzas. $24.00
Market City Cafe Monte Carlo - Tel: 702-730-7777 Large portions of pastas at super prices. $12.00/person.
Onda The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7223 Fresh pastas, seafood and homemade breads.
Osteria del Circo Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 The Maccioni sons of Le Cirque pedigree own and operate this upscale Italian eatery with some swell views of Lake Bellagio. From gourmet pizzas to the finest in pastas and greens, this should be one of the hottest spots in Vegas for some time. Also a great lunch spot. $23.00/person.
Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino The Venetian - Tel: 702-414-3000 Famed LA restaurateur Piero Selvaggio features contemporary Italian, with much of the product imported from Italy. One of the best and most expensive grape lists in town. Also a cafe for lunch. $22.00/person for lunch; $45.00+/person for dinner.
Ristorante Italiano Riviera - Tel: 702-734-5110 A staple at the "Riv" since the mid-seventies. Beautiful murals adorn the walls. The cuisine includes both the contemporary and classics. Try the pasta rolls with ricotta cheese. $30.00/person.
Stivali Italian Ristorante Circus Circus - Tel: 702-691-5820 Pastas and homemade breads. Happy hour from 3:00 - 5:00p.m. with free appetizers. A great value. $16.00/person.
Trattoria del Lupo Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-740-5522 Wolfgang Puck's first Italian restaurant is a real winner. Its name means "restaurant of the wolf" in Italian. It reminds you of a rustic Milanese piazza, with lots of antiques and unique lighting fixtures. Puck made himself famous with pizzas and you'll find an open, exhibition pizza station at del Lupo. Dinner around $26.00/person.
Terrazza Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-731-7731 A beautiful Italian Restaurant overlooking the “Garden of the Gods.” The menu offers excellent pizzas, risotto, pastas and fresh seafood. Jazz music is performed nightly from 6 p.m. -midnight. Dinner nightly from 5:30-11 p.m. $22.00/$34.00
Tremezzo Planet Hollywood Resort Casino - Tel: 702-785-5555 This northern Italian eatery features an affordable wine list. Good salads, pastas and chicken dishes. Open for dinner. $20.00/$27.00
Zeffirino Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian- Tel: 702-414-3500 You’ll savor the fine, authentic Italian cuisine at Zeffirino, overlooking the Grand Canal at The Venetian Hotel. The Renaissance Italian décor is reminiscent of a Venetian Villa in every respect, creating warm and elegant ambience. Most of the wait staff is from Italy, bringing the charm, warmth, and caring service associated with European dining. Nightly dinner favorites include appetizers such as Carpaccio di Manzo Alla Moda (sliced raw beef with arugula, parmesan cheese, and mushrooms drizzled with truffle oil) and Zuppetta Del Doge Di Venezia (pan seared sea scallops with asparagus, king crab and lobster in tomato broth). Don’t miss the outstanding pasta dish Paffutelli Zeffirino (delicious homemade pasta filled with veal and parmesan cheese in pesto cream sauce). Also a fantastic Sunday brunch. Lunch $26.00/person; dinner $40.00/person.
SEAFOOD
Aqua Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 This is the upscale seafood house from San Francisco. The Tartare of Ahi Tuna appetizer will blow you away, and the porcini-crusted wild Turbot is among the best fresh-fish dishes in Vegas. $40.00/person.
Aquaknox Venetian - Tel: 702-414-3772 http://www.aquaknox.net Experience an environment designed to entertain your senses highlighted by a water-encased walk in wine cellar, raw bar & state of the art open kitchen. Amazing atmosphere. Stone crab claws from the Florida Keys. Menu boasts fresh seafood flown in daily, stone crab claws, caviar, lobster & filet mignon. $51.00/person. Buzio's in the Rio Rio - Tel: 702-252-7777 The best selection of seafood in the valley. Large holding tanks prove the freshness. The exhibition kitchen allows you to watch the chefs fillet and fry. Super seafood salads and fresh baked breads. Lobsters from around the world. The best thing about Buzio's is the price--only around $24.00/person.
Emeril´s New Orleans Fish House MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-7374 Emeril Lagasse is creating a culinary empire, and Las Vegas is fortunate to be one of his conquests! He cooks and serves the most ingeniously prepared seafood in town. From his Fish House Caesar Salad to the Louisiana Lump Crabmeat Cakes, Emeril's is a must-visit. You'll need reservations--good luck!! $45.00+/person.
Lobster House across from Monte Carlo - Tel: 702-740-4430 Dine on a fully rigged sailing yacht in the middle of the desert! Live Maine lobsters and plenty of nightly fresh fish specials. $25.00/person.
Ortanique Paris - Tel: 702-946-4346 The ambiance at Ortanique can best be described as exciting, sexy, casual elegance, with a splash and aura of a contemporary supper club. The cuisine is invigorating, refreshing, creative and tantalizing. The entertainment: sounds of cool jazz, rhythmic island music, reggae, and a cool after hours club. This adds up to a perfect recipe for a total, ultimate, unique, exhilarating dining and entertainment experience. Don’t miss the phenomenal “award-winning” jerked double pork chop (whopping 16 oz), with guava Bacardi spiced rum sauce, South American moros, topped with drunken raisin tropical fruit flambé. It’s spiced with flavors that come through yet not too “spicy” on the palate. Also try the exceptional Caribbean Bouillabaisse with halibut, diver scallops, Key West shrimp and Mediterranean mussels in a Kaffir lime. $37.00/person.
Rosewood Grille across from The Mirage- Tel: 702-792-9249 Phenomenal Maine lobsters and steaks. A choice "expense account" diversion from hotel dining and highly recommended. $30.00+/person.
Sacred Sea Luxor - Tel: 702-262-4772 The "pyramid" weighs in with another winner with Sacred Sea. Fresh seafood and great service, served up in an "underwater" atmosphere. Well worth the $30.00 per person.
SOUTHWESTERN
Coyote Cafe & Grill Room MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-7349 Nouvelle Southwestern cuisine at its finest! Mark Miller and his staff use blue corn, salsas, and chilies in ways that surpass most others. The chips are probably the best in town. A super wine selection highlights a great dining experience. $38.00/person in the dining room, about $16.00/person in the front cafe.
Margarita Grille Las Vegas Hilton - Tel: 702-732-5755 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great happy hour drinks and specials. $15.00/person.
Star Canyon The Venetian - Tel: 702-414-3772 Star Canyon’s motto is “welcome to Star Canyon, where the snakes are meaner; the service is friendlier; and the grub is grander!” This neat looking restaurant hails from Texas, as does many of its great wines. Do try the BBQ duck tacos and the excellent fried green tomato salad. Also an awesome bone-in ribeye and several great side dishes. Star Canyon is located on “restaurant row” at The Venetian. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $42.00/person.
Tres Lobos Stardust - Tel: 702-732-6111 Wandering, singing Mariachis make this a different hotel eatery. The food is solid, the atmosphere is colorful, and the prices are cheap. There's normally a wait. $8.00 per plate/person.
STEAKHOUSE
All American Bar Grille Rio Suite - Tel: 702-252-7767 The Rio + dining = excellence! Places such as the All American are the reasons why. A solid selection of steaks, great prime rib, and competitive prices. $25.00/person.
Bally's Steakhouse Bally's Hotel - Tel: 702-795-3990 Certified Angus Beef is the specialty here. Classic dark woods and top-notch service makes this a great dining experience. $30.00+/person.
Blackstone's Steak House Monte Carlo - Tel: 702-730-7777 Aged beef tossed on a mesquite charcoal broiler, along with plenty of fresh fish. $25.00/person. Charlie Palmer Steak Four Seasons Hotel at Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-5123 Celebrity Chef Charlie Palmer and staff do some great steaks in a beautiful room. Excellent service and an exceptional wine list. Service is crisp and professional. The fresh Oysters on the Half Shell are one of the best appetizers in the city. All beef is prime grade and aged 21 days. Don’t miss the excellent New York Bone-in Shell steak and the Pepper seared Hanger Steak. The fresh Stuffed Main Lobster is also exceptional, as well as all the side dishes. Do try the many wines by the glass, including Aureole Cuvée - a sparkling wine made exclusively for Charlie Palmer’s Aureole by California’s Iron Horse Vineyards. The Four Seasons is a non-gaming hotel attached to Mandalay Bay. It’s the only hotel in Vegas to garner the AAA 5 Diamond award. $38.00+/person.
Conrad's Flamingo Hilton - Tel: 702-733-3111 Recently renovated, Conrad's features a solid choice of beef and chops. $20.00+/person.
Craftsteak MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-7318 Celebrated New York City Chef Tom Colicchio from brings to Vegas some wonderful and unique meats. Don’t miss the braised “beef cheeks.” $50.00+/person.
Delmonico Steakhouse The Venetian - Tel: 702-414-3737 This is celebrity chef Emeril Lagasses second Vegas restaurant. You'll find top-notch service and some great beef. $38.00/person.
Elements Planet Hollywood Resort Casino - Tel: 702-785-5555 More than a steak and seafood restaurant, the adjoining Sushi Bar offers fresh oysters, clams and shrimp. Add a complete wine list and you have all the “elements’ for an evening of delightful dining. Open 5 to 11 p.m. nightly. $29.00
Gallagher's Steakhouse New York-New York - Tel: 702-740-6969 The raw beef is visible to all who walk by this classic New York City transplant. Atmosphere is clubby, service is top-notch. Worth a trip at a one-of-kind Las Vegas Hotel. About $35.00/person.
Golden Steer 308 West Sahara Ave. - Tel: 702-384-4470 Dine in a legendary restaurant that hosted such stars as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, John Wayne and Elvis Presley. This Western beef house has been serving great steaks since 1958. Several intimate dining areas make for either great romance or a solid business meeting place. The service here is seasoned and professional. Large, perfectly grilled steaks, along with a wonderful selection of chops, chicken and fresh fish entrees highlight the extensive menu. Reservations suggested. $40.00+/person.
Hilton Steakhouse Las Vegas Hilton - Tel: 702-732-5755 Sharp, modern art adorns the walls. Prime beef, chops and fresh seafood satisfies the palette. $37.00/person.
The House of Lords Steakhouse Sahara - Tel: 702737-2111 Beautiful waterfalls and plush seating highlight the cozy ambiance of the House of Lords Steakhouse. The menu features traditional cuisine, but what’s different here is each entrée includes a choice of soup du jour or salad, and a baked potato or fresh garlic mashed potatoes. Do try the tender New York Strip Steak and succulent Australian lobster tail. Other rwonderful selections include: the signature rib-eye served on the bone; double lamb chops served with rosemary mint glaze; medallion of veal prepared Picatta, Franchaise or Marsala style; and roast prime rib of beef au jus. Dinner only. A great value at around $35.00 per person.
Kokomo's The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7111 This romantic and enchanting tropical setting serves up dinner while a beautiful waterfall highlights your meal. Some of the best service in the valley. Try the sensational grilled rib-eye. $30.00+/person.
Kristofer's Steak House Riviera - Tel: 702-794-9233 Good value and a neat view of the pool. Check the blackboard for the day's specials. Full dinners start at just $20.00/person.
Luxor Steak House Luxor - Tel: 702-262-4778 Cherrywoods make this a tony room for beef, chicken and seafood. A Great Ham soup and Bernaise sauce topping for steaks. A good value at $22.00/person.
Neros Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-731-7731 A' la carte entrees of the top quality beef and seafood. Some of the best Maine lobster in town. $36.00/person.
Palm Restaurant Forum Shops - Tel: 702-732-7256 Top-notch management and a caring staff serves up some of the best broiled and slightly charred lobsters in Vegas. A hang out for local celebs - many, including this guide's publisher, have their colorful caricatures on the wall. Try the great lunch, signature potato chips, and wonderful selection of side-dishes. $40.00/person.
Prime Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111 This is Bellagio's answer to a steak house, but with a "gourmet twist." The consulting chef is Jean-Georges Vongerichten of New York City fame. The prime meats are served with some unusual and tasty sauces. $55.00 +/person.
The Range Steakhouse Harrah's - Tel: 702-369-5000 A rare view of the Palm-lined Vegas Strip, highlights your dining. Steaks, chicken and seafood. Try the super roasted corn chowder and southwestern specialties. $25.00/person.
rumjungle Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-7408 A wall of fire lights up the entrance. Brazilian rodizio-style BBQ is served up on flaming skewers.
Samba Grill The Mirage - 702-791-7223 "Rodizio" rotisserie roasted meats carved tableside. Music and a colorful Brazilian atmosphere. Lunch $15.95 and dinner $24.95/person.
Savanna Tropicana - Tel: 702-739-2376 Plenty of game dishes highlight the menu--buffalo, ostrich, and venison--along with beef, chops and seafood. $20.00/person.
Smith & Wollensky 3767 Las Vegas Blvd. South - Tel: 702-862-4100 This new steak and chop house out of New York City offers huge portions and some great appetizers. The Cajun rib-eye is a winner and so is the wine list. $40.00+/person.
The Steak House Circus Circus - Tel: 702-734-1010 Locals have loved this place for years. A large display case shows customers aging beef. Wonderful service. Try the celebrated Caesar salad. Prices are good--$26.00/person. William B's Steak House Stardust - Tel: 702-732-6111 Great prices in a turn of the century setting. Try the King Crab Cocktail and the Tornadoes of Beef Oskar. Only around $20.00/person.
THEMED RESTAURANTS
Harley Davidson Cafe 3725 Las Vegas Blvd. South - Tel: 702-740-4555 Some great eats and great prices. A don't miss for any "hog" fan. $11.00/person.
House of Blues Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-7600 What you'd expect to find at this entertainment center. Down-home southern food specialties. Cajun/Creole; try the jambalaya and fried catfish. Voodoo shrimp. Homemade cornbread. Sunday brunch features Gospel music. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Gaylord India Restaurant The Rio Suites - Tel: 702-777-2277 Le Provencal Paris - Tel: 702-967-7999 Spontaneous singing servers and country-style home cooking featuring "old world" favorites. Each entree includes several appetizers and desserts. $40.00/person. Mon Ami Gabi Paris - Tel: 702-944-4224 Celebrate the joy of life as the French do at Mon Ami Gabi, an authentic Parisian-style cafe designed of the 1700 baroque era. The cuisine is simple French food featuring Classic Steak Frites, and Fruits de Mer. A classic mix of ingredients and flavorful sauces will please the most discriminating palate. Dine in any of the indoor dining rooms that explode with character, or at the popular outdoor sidewalk cafe. You'll savor this bistro-style cuisine. $31.00/person.
Olives Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-8181 This Boston-based, eclectic eatery has a great location that literally spills into one of the most heavily traveled areas of Bellagio's upscale "fashion walk." The food is different--how about cod cakes with lobster romulade and Boston baked beans! $28.00/person.
Pinot Brasserie The Venetian - Tel: 702-735-8888 Joachim Splichal is a highly acclaimed chef and we're lucky to have him in our city. This bistro is full of French antiques and features some great shellfish. $36.00/person.
Planet Hollywood The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-791-7827 Don't just sit there, watch the videos and the walls. A great experience for movie buffs. $14.00/person.
Puck's Cafe MGM Grand - Tel: 702-895-9653 This is a "Spago Jr." and well worth a try if you're in the "Emerald Palace." $12.00/person.
Rainforest Cafe MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-8580 A recreation of a tropical rain forest, complete with lush vegitation, rain showers, and animated jungle creatures. A retail shop adjoins. A must for the kids. No reservations and long lines. And no smoking! $16.00/person.
Red Square Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-7407 Lots of caviar and Russian-inspired dishes. Try the "Siberian Nachos."
Stage Deli Bally's The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace MGM Grand A quality New York style deli. Large sandwiches, plenty of pickles, and good blintzes. $14.00/person.
Voo Doo Cafe Rio - Tel: 702-252-7777 The Voo Doo sits at the top of the new Rio tower, and the view is breathtaking. Cajun and Creole food with a twist. The drink prices are extreme, but the bartenders are a riot. $35.00/person.
The Wine Cellar, Tasting Room & Retail Shoppe Rio Suite - Tel: 702-252-7777 The world's largest display of wine, and a must see for any wine lover. Hundreds of wines available by the glass. Numerous sales and discounts, and a knowledgeable and well-trained staff.
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