15 Best Food Destinations in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has a long-standing history of great restaurants. The city has grown so fast in the last decades, seeing many celebrity chefs in the world of culinary setting up multiple craft food establishments in either mega-resort hotels or private entities off-the-Strip, that now it is practically impossible to select the very best restaurants from the hundreds of choices available. This guide lists and describes the ones recognized as 鈥渃r猫me de la cr猫me鈥� by critics and fans year in and year out. Some of these places are extremely expensive and some are mere gifts from culinary gods. Don鈥檛 hesitate to go downtown or stray off the Strip to fulfill your gastronomic desires.
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1. Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian
Emeril Lagasse, one of the most recognizable celebrity chefs on TV, has several trademark restaurants in Las Vegas, of which the most notable one is called Delmonico鈥檚, located at the Venetian Hotel. Winner of numerous awards for excellence, Lagasse has infused his trademark creole style with a traditional steakhouse and 鈥淏am!鈥� - you鈥檝e got something no one else in Las Vegas would even dare to try. New Orleans style appetizers, gumbo, and salads to complement the finest cuts of beef. And don鈥檛 forget to order some shrimp. Cooked with seasonings only Emeril could concoct, this is one meal that will satisfy every taste bud in your mouth and leave you trying to figure out how to get back here again before your vacation ends. Definitely a winner on all counts.
Where to find it:
Address:3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
at the Venetian Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Phone: 702 414 3737
Working Hours:
Daily Lunch: 11:30 am - 02:00 pm
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday: 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 05:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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2. Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Hotel
If you鈥檝e been to Paris, France, you might be disappointed over a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas, but then again, you might as well get disappointed to see the Statue of Liberty replicated there, too. But if you get over it, you stand a good chance of eventually becoming a big fan of everything related to the cuisine at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. You can, in fact, transplant what is good in France and improve on it. The Eiffel Tower Restaurant is certainly one of the must-visit establishments in Las Vegas, especially if you don鈥檛 plan on visiting France any time soon. "Romantic," "chic" and "panoramic" are all words that fall short of describing the Eiffel Tower experience, if you're a pushover for good French cuisine. And with the fountains of the Bellagio erupting across the street and the delicate aromas of decadent souffl茅s wafting from the kitchen, you鈥檒l be hard pressed to find a more romantic location to break bread with your belle amour. Oui, c鈥檈st magnifique!
Where to find it:
Address:Paris Hotel
3655 Las Vegas Boulevard S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Phone: 702-948-6937
Working Hours:
Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Lunch:
Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 03:00 pm
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday: 04:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday - Saturday: 04:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Bar & Lounge:
Daily: 11:00 am - midnight
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3. Top of the World at The Stratosphere
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Located more than 800 feet above the Las Vegas Strip in the Stratosphere Hotel and Tower, the award winning Top of the World Restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience. Enjoy culinary delights served in an elegant atmosphere with breathtaking views of Las Vegas as the restaurant revolves 360 degrees every 80 minutes. Under the direction of sommelier Dean Wachstetter, Top of the World Restaurant has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 1996. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. Dinner can be pricey but, considering the view, it鈥檚 well worth it.
Where to find it:
Address:2000 S Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89104, USA
Phone: 702 380 7711
Working Hours:
Daily Lunch: 11:00 am - 03:30 pm
Daily Dinner: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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4. Nobu Las Vegas Hard Rock
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Located at the legendary Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Nobu Las Vegas brings the critically acclaimed signature fare from its flagship Nobu New York restaurant to the Nevada desert. Classically trained in Tokyo, world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa has taken traditional Japanese cuisine and infused bold South American and Western flavors to create a style that continues to captivate audiences world wide. Like its award winning namesake, Nobu Las Vegas continues to enchant the palates of fans the world over. Pulsing nightly to a rhythm all its own, hip locals, chic party goers and serious connoisseurs all acknowledge Nobu Las Vegas to be one of the hottest dining destinations in Vegas.
Where to find it:
Address:4455 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA
Phone: 702 693 5090
Working Hours:
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday: 06:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday - Saturday: 06:00 pm - 11:00 pm
5. The Steak House at Circus Circus
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Sink your teeth into the most succulent steak of your life at The Steak House at Circus Circus, honored as 鈥淭he Best Steak House in Las Vegas鈥� for nearly two decades. Bring a hearty appetite and enjoy the superb flavors of mesquite-grilled steaks aged 21 days and cooked to perfection. Alternatively, give yourself a treat to the mouth-watering prime rib, lobster, lamb chops, crab legs and other seafood delicacies 鈥� all served up at affordable prices in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
Where to find it:
Address:2880 S Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Phone: 702-794-3767
Working Hours:
Daily Dinner:
Monday - Sunday: 04:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 04:00 pm - 11:00 pm
6. Lotus of Siam
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Jonathan Gold of Gourmet Magazine once called Lotus of Siam the single best Thai restaurant in North America and he鈥檚 not alone in such high praise. Just about every restaurant guide places Lotus of Siam in the top echelon of Las Vegas eateries. With an emphasis on northern Thai cuisine, the chef Saipin Chutima is known for such specialties as Kanom-Jean-Nam-Ngaew (vermicelli in curry sauce), Kang Hung Lay (pork stew), Green chili dip (fire extinguisher hot), and Nam Kao Tod (minced sour sausage to die for). Saipin Chutima has a following that extends worldwide and, for some fans, a trip to Las Vegas isn鈥檛 complete without a visit to Lotus of Siam. Don't be put off by the cheesy, strip-mall location; the real treasure is on the plate.
Where to find it:
Address:620 E Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89104, USA
Phone: 702 735 3033
Working Hours:
Lunch:
Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 02:30 pm
Dinner:
Monday - Sunday: 05:30 pm - 10:00 pm
7. Hugo's Cellar
Hugo鈥檚 is one of the 鈥淥ld Vegas鈥� classics that refuses to compromise its traditional-styled French cuisine for the new designer style chef-du-jour, flash-in-the-pan. And why should they? Their reputation for excellence extends from coast to coast and there are plenty of rave reviews proclaiming this as one of the best 鈥淥ld Vegas鈥� landmarks. Located below the Four Queen鈥檚 Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, Hugo鈥檚 Cellar has been voted by the locals as the 鈥淏est Gourmet Room鈥� for five years in a row. The cuisine is classic French, but you鈥檒l still find some of the best surf and turf in town. And if you鈥檙e in the mood, the Cellars 鈥淐hampion Chateaubriand and Lobster for Two鈥� is hard to beat.
Where to find it:
Address:Four Queens Casino Hotel
202 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Phone: 702-385-4011
Working Hours:
Daily Dinner:
05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
A couple of blocks off the Strip on Paradise Road is Del Frisco鈥檚 Double Eagle Steak House. This is a great steakhouse born from its roots in Dallas, Texas driven by the desire to serve only the best hand-cut steaks, chops and freshest seafood, including Australian cold-water lobster tails. And the prices won鈥檛 break the bank here either. Del Frisco鈥檚 uses the freshest ingredients to create mouthwatering appetizers, flavorful side dishes and irresistible desserts. Sommeliers are on hand to guide you through their extensive wine list and their bartenders will lift your spirits with hand-shaken martinis and crafted cocktails. Sometimes you just want a steak or a lobster tail that tastes the way you remember they should, not a cheap imitation. There鈥檚 nothing pretentious here to stand between you and a remarkable dining experience.
Where to find it:
Address:3925 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA
Phone: 702 796 0063
Working Hours:
Dinner:
Monday - Saturday: 05:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday: 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cocktails:
Monday - Saturday: 04:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday: 04:30 pm - 10:00 pm
9. Fleur by Hubert Keller
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If nothing else, the Mandalay Bay Hotel has one of the best selections of restaurants on the Strip, and that is not to sell the hotel short. Mandalay Bay excels in every thing they do and Fleur is one of the premier and most sophisticated restaurants on the Strip. From its show-stopping appearance to its San Francisco roots, chef Hubert Keller will create a five-course masterpiece you鈥檒l savor with every bite. But not everything on the menu is the items you can鈥檛 pronounce. They鈥檝e got good old-fashioned surf and turf too, but rest assured that when they bring oysters on the half shell, or the Fleur Burger with wagyu beef, fois gras, and truffle, you鈥檒l look twice at the presentation. Fleur is a great dining experience and is sure to put you in a great mood for the rest of your evening. And don鈥檛 forget to order the fresh fruit minestrone dessert. Yum!
Where to find it:
Address:Inside Mandalay Bay
Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Phone: 702 632 9400
Working Hours:
7 Days a week
Lunch: 11:00 am - 04:00 pm
Dinner: 05:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday Brunch: 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
10. Joe's
Located in the Forum Shops at Caesar鈥檚 Palace, Joe鈥檚 Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab is one of the most popular restaurants on the strip. Great food and service makes this a perfect and affordable spot for either lunch or dinner. Their signature dish is Stone Crabs. Discovered by the founders in the early 1920s in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, these delicacies are hand-harvested and then flown in where they鈥檙e grilled to perfection. Complementing a superior menu of seafood entries, chowders and bisques, Joe鈥檚 is no slouch when it comes to Prime Steak, and their Bone-in Signature Steaks are prized for their rich, on-the-bone flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. And what restaurant with roots in the Gulf Coast doesn鈥檛 make a Key Lime pie? Whether you opt for the homemade Boston Cream or the Havana Dream pie, your taste buds will thank you.
Where to find it:
Address:3500 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Phone: 702 792 9222
Working Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
11. Lawry's The Prime Rib
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The Lawry鈥檚 name has been a staple in Los Angeles since 1938 and is as synonymous with the word Prime Rib as "Tiffany" with diamonds, and it would be difficult to pick who鈥檚 the best. Lawry鈥檚 opened in Las Vegas in 1997 and was a hit the moment the doors opened. You鈥檇 think that with $5.99 Prime Rib specials at every gin-joint in town, why pay the high price at Lawry鈥檚? If you drink wine out of a box, this restaurant isn鈥檛 for you. Eating at Lawry鈥檚 is actually a very simple and straightforward experience. Pick which cut of meat you want and what size; the thin English cut, the regular Lawry鈥檚 cut, or the extra-large Diamond Jim Brady and when it arrives at your table - devour. And for total decadence, you can even request the end cut, which is extra crispy and gristly with plenty of fat still on the bone. Yes, they have chicken, pork and fish, and a fabulous selection of salads, but prime rib is the name of the game at Lawry鈥檚.
Where to find it:
Address:4043 Howard Hughes Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA
Phone: 702 893 2223
Working Hours:
Dinner:
Monday - Saturday: 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 04:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Lunch:
Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 02:00 pm
12. Morton's - The Steakhouse
Admit it! You're a carnivore! If you pick a charred and crusty rib eye steak dripping with fat before you鈥檒l ever choose a sung-bean salad with lemon juice and a spritz of olive oil, then certainly you are, a passionate one! They say you might be headed for an early heart attack, but if you're at Morton鈥檚 Steakhouse devouring one of their signature steaks, you鈥檒l die a happy man. This stand-alone restaurant dedicated to the art of 鈥淭he Steak鈥� has been a perennial 鈥淏est of Las Vegas鈥� award winner year after year. How do they do it? Remains a mystery, but certainly there might be some sort of a secret network that sends the best cuts of beef to a select group of restaurateurs and Morton鈥檚 is one of them. Morton鈥檚 is also known for their seafood dishes, but the steaks are their main attraction. You can鈥檛 go wrong or broke at Morton鈥檚. Go give it a shot.
Where to find it:
Address:400 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA
Phone: 702-893-0703
Working Hours:
Bar:
Monday - Thursday: 05:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 04:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday: 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dining Room:
Monday - Thursday: 05:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 04:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday: 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
13. Jo毛l Robuchon & L'Atelier
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When you're voted the Chef of the Century, you get carte blanche when it comes to who, what, and where you want to park your truffles, and chef Joel Robuchon has so much to offer, the MGM Grand built him 2 restaurants. The main restaurant is called Joel Rubouchon and if the prices don鈥檛 transport you to a new world, the food certainly will. It鈥檚 been proclaimed the best French food in America and he鈥檚 received so many rating stars, he鈥檚 got his own galaxy. Perfect food, perfect combinations, and perfect presentation. For a dining experience you鈥檒l never forget, make your reservation now. In some circles, his second restaurant L鈥橝telier is considered even better that the main establishment. What a dilemma. Do you go for perfection or more perfection. The choice is yours. A little less expensive and a little more casual, the cuisine at L鈥橝telier is equally as delicious and equally as attractive, but everything is scaled down a notch.
Where to find it:
Address:MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Phone: 702 891 7925
Working Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 05:30 pm - 10:00 pm
14. Strip House at Planet Hollywood
Awarded 4 stars by Forbes, the famed Las Vegas steakhouse evokes a retro environment in a stunningly modern way. Strip House is known for prime signature cuts of New York Strip Steak and Rib Eye charred to perfection. Table-carved Double Porterhouse and Cote du Beouf add drama to the experience. Decadent side dishes include Black Truffle Cream Spinach and Goose Fat Potatoes. The wine list offers depth and breadth to enhance the dining experience. Part of the unique experience of the Strip House is the sumptuous, all red d茅cor designed by David Rockwell, featuring vintage photographs from Vienna鈥檚 Studio Manasse. It鈥檚 very retro in many ways, but the choice of dishes is anything but. Have you ever had a 24-layer chocolate cake? There鈥檚 really nothing on the menu you won鈥檛 like. In fact, there鈥檚 nothing on the menu you won鈥檛 rave about. The Strip House is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Check it out.
Where to find it:
Address:Strip House Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Phone: 702 737 5200
Working Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 05:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 05:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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