Must-see restaurants in Las Vegas

  • Joël Robuchon

    Las Vegas

    The acclaimed 'Chef of the Century' leads the pack in the French culinary invasion of the Strip. Adjacent to the MGM Grand's high-rollers' gaming area,…

  • Twist by Pierre Gagnaire

    Las Vegas

    If romantic Twist's sparkling nighttime Strip views don't make you gasp, the modern French cuisine by this three-star Michelin chef just might. Seasonal…

  • Restaurant Guy Savoy

    Las Vegas

    With Strip-view picture windows, this exclusive dining room is the only US restaurant by three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy. Both the culinary concepts…

  • Morimoto

    Las Vegas

    Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's latest Vegas incarnation is in his eponymous showcase restaurant, which pays homage to his Japanese roots and the cuisine of…

  • Jaleo

    Las Vegas

    The Vegas version of pioneering Spanish chef José Andrés' flagship restaurant in DC brings modern tapas to a light-hearted setting with a rustic-chic look…

  • Border Grill

    Las Vegas

    With colorful murals and views over Mandalay Bay Beach, this festive eatery dishes up modern Mexican fare designed by chefs from Bravo's Top Chef Masters…

  • Bouchon

    Las Vegas

    Napa Valley wünderkind Thomas Keller's rendition of a Lyonnaise bistro features a seasonal menu of French classics. The poolside setting complements the…

  • Tacos El Gordo

    Las Vegas

    This Tijuana-style taco shop from SoCal is just the ticket when it's way late, you've got almost no money left and you're desperately craving carne asada …

  • Momofuku

    Las Vegas

    This is a place to show others who know about David Chang's global sensation that you're a trendsetting jet-setter too. Cosmopolitan is the perfect place…

  • VegeNation

    Las Vegas

    Faced with a health crisis, veteran chef Donald Lemperle adopted a plant-based diet, and used his learnings to open Downtown's most exciting new cafe. His…

  • Raku

    Las Vegas

    At the place where LA chefs come to dine when they're in town, Japanese owner-chef Mitsuo Edo crafts small plates blossoming with exquisite flavors. You…

  • Catch

    Las Vegas

    Fresh from a $7 million renovation, this space had better be beautiful – and it does not disappoint. The seafood-centric menu is massive, focusing on…

  • Lotus of Siam

    Las Vegas

    Saipin Chutima's authentic northern Thai cooking has won almost as many awards as her distinguished, geographically diverse wine cellar. Critics have…

  • Wicked Spoon Buffet

    Las Vegas

    Wicked Spoon makes casino buffets seem cool again, with freshly prepared temptations served on individual plates for you to grab and take back to your…

  • Umami Burger

    Las Vegas

    This SLS burger offering is one of the best on the Strip, with its outdoor beer garden, extensive craft-beer selection and juicy boutique burgers made by…

  • Esther's Kitchen

    Las Vegas

    Locals are justifiably mad for the housemade seasonal pasta and heritage sourdough at this little Arts District bistro. Everything is extremely delicious,…

  • Echo & Rig

    Summerlin

    Sourcing the freshest cuts from its eponymous butcher, the idea is that customers will stop by the butcher and try it at home, once these talented folk…

  • Hot n Juicy Crawfish

    Las Vegas

    The name says it all: spicy, hot and juicy crawfish served by the pound or in baskets and a wide range of other seafood treats. Ridiculously popular.

  • eat.

    Las Vegas

    Community spirit and creative cooking provide reason enough to venture off Fremont St to find this cafe. With a concrete floor and spare decor, it can get…

  • Bacchanal

    Las Vegas

    As over-the-top as Caesars Palace's statuary of Roman gods and goddesses, this is the Strip's most expansive and expensive buffet. An all-you-can-eat…

  • Chinatown Plaza

    Las Vegas

    Head west from the Strip along Spring Mountain Rd and you'll find yourself in the heart of Las Vegas' strip-mall Chinatown. Slightly off the tourist radar…

  • Top of the World

    Las Vegas

    While taking in the cloud-level views at this revolving romantic roost perched atop the Stratosphere tower, smartly dressed diners enjoy impeccable…

  • Scotch 80 Prime

    Las Vegas

    One wonders what Jean-Michel Basquiat would have thought of his paintings as backdrop to patrons carving into $49-per-ounce Japanese Wagyu beef in the…

  • Ramen-ya Katana

    Las Vegas

    Granted, purists who follow the Japanese religion of ramen might get picky, but we won't. In a sea of complicated, overpriced and prohibitive dining,…

  • Peppermill

    Las Vegas

    Slide into a crescent-shaped booth at this retro casino coffee shop and revel in the old-school Vegas atmosphere. You can eavesdrop on Nevada cowboys and…

  • Triple George Grill

    Las Vegas

    Inspired by the classic San Francisco steakhouse Tadich Grill, Triple George is hugely popular with business lunchers – though a new 'Power Lunch' $15…

  • Carson Kitchen

    Las Vegas

    This tiny eatery with an industrial theme of exposed beams, bare bulbs and chunky share tables hops with downtowners looking to escape the mayhem of…

  • Le Village Buffet

    Las Vegas

    An incredible array of fruits and cheeses, a toasty range of breads and pastries, and macaroons for dessert make this one of the best-value buffets on the…

  • Milk Bar

    Las Vegas

    Momofuku dessert program wünderkind Christina Tosi has brought her Milk Bar concept to Las Vegas, inspiring rapture and adoration. Try her cereal-milk…

  • Golden Steer

    Las Vegas

    The Rat Pack, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis all dined at this fabulously retro steakhouse with the steer's head out front. Soak up the vintage Vegas vibes.

  • Eiffel Tower Restaurant

    Las Vegas

    At this haute eatery midway up its namesake tower, the Francophile wine list is vast, the chocolate soufflé is unforgettable and views of the Strip and…

  • Nobu

    Las Vegas

    Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's sequel to his NYC establishment is almost as good as the original. The setting is postmodern Zen, with glowing yellow lanterns,…

  • Cut

    Las Vegas

    Peripatetic chef Wolfgang Puck strikes again and this time he's on fire – 1200°F (649°C) in the broiler, to be exact. Modern earth-toned furnishings with…

  • Costa di Mare

    Las Vegas

    Even in Vegas it doesn't get much posher than Costa di Mare, where you can book a private cabana beside Wynn's Lake of Dreams and dine on fresh…

  • Sage

    Las Vegas

    Chef Shawn McClain brings seasonal Midwestern farm-to-table cuisine to the Strip. The backlit mural over the bar almost steals the scene, but creative…

  • Stripsteak

    Las Vegas

    Esquire magazine once named chef Michael Mina's butter-poached, bone-in-top loin one of the USA's very best steaks. The chef's minimalist steakhouse…

  • Sushisamba

    Las Vegas

    Done up with the colors of Rio and with martial-arts flicks projected onto the walls, Sushisamba is a chic integration of Peruvian, Brazilian and Japanese…

  • Picasso

    Las Vegas

    Five-star chef Julian Serrano delivers artistic Franco-Iberian fusion in a museum-like setting where original masterpieces by Picasso oversee indulgent…

  • Sinatra

    Las Vegas

    Ol' Blue Eyes would've felt right at home in these classy surrounds, with chandeliers, cream-colored banquettes, classical statuary and garden views. The…

  • Delmonico Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    Designed by Emeril Lagasse, Delmonico Steakhouse is a reliable classic on the Venetian's restaurant row. Big oak doors open into a vaulted ceiling space…