Asia Harrah's - Tel: 702-369-5000 A True mix of the Asian continent is found here in an
elegant setting. Try the "Supreme Asia Dinner." $20.00/person.
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 The Aladdin - 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 The Aladdin’s 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 the Aladdin - 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.
Renoir The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7223 French cuisine with an American flair, cooked up by one of the
most talented chefs in Vegas. Beautiful artwork by Master artist
Renoir adorns the walls. Renoir offers an intimate
and romantic dining experience. One of the best restaurants in Las
Vegas. A special seven course tasting menu goes for
$115/person.
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.
Al Dente Bally's - Tel: 702-739-4656 A stylish and contempoary Italian eatery. The service and food is
everything you would expect from an upscale Italian restaurant. Look
for the "chef's daily specials." Packed in solid, especially during
big conventions. Try the thin-crusted, plate-size pizzas.
$27.00/person.
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 the Aladdin - 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 Aladdin 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.
8-0-8
Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-731-7731
Jean-Marie Josselin is one of Hawaii’s most acclaimed chefs. He’s the
consulting chef at 8-0-8. His Euro-Pacific cuisine features lots of
fresh and exotic seafood, served up in a striking and modern setting.
$42.00+
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.
Border Grill Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-632 -7403 The "Too Hot Tamales" of Los Angeles and the TV Food Network fame
bring their south-of-the-border cuisine to Vegas. Gourmet Mexican fare
served up in a colorful beachside atmosphere. $27.00/person.
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.
Alan Albert's Across form Monte Carlo - Tel: 702-795-4006 A neat steak and chops house with super service. Try the prime
beef and the fresh, Maine lobster. $30.00/person.
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 Aladdin 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.
The Cheesecake Factory Forum Shops at Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-792-6888 A neat Southern California Chain located in in a wing at the Forum
Shops. A huge menu--250 items. The food is good. Save room for the
nice variety of cheesecakes. $23.00/person.
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.