Las VegasRestaurants

American restaurants in Las Vegas

  1. A

    BLT Burger

    Here, French-trained NYC chef Laurent Tourondel grills up haute Black Angus beef, lamb and veggie burgers with all the trimmings, plus there are almost three dozen microbrews, liqueur-spiked ‘adult’ milkshakes, crisp sweet-potato fries and peanut-buttery s’mores for dessert. Beautiful mod diner-style furnishings have a background of enormous black-and-white photo murals that show off Nevada’s desert and snowy mountains.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Quark’s Restaurant

    Star Trek fans should beam directly into this surprisingly cool and palatable eatery. In a futuristic setting, fork into ‘Captain Janeway’s Salad,’ ‘Flaming Ribs of Targ’ and other amusingly named sci-fi dishes, which your server may force you to pronounce with a straight face. Chat with a Klingon or a Ferengi at the bar until your table is ready.

    reviewed

  3. C

    First Food & Bar

    Foodies will salivate over this haute bar and grill with a seriously creative edge. Order up Philly cheesesteak dumplings, Dr Pepper ribs with cheesy grits or a cotton-candy-flavored cocktail. Metallic industrial design, vintage-goth furnishings and carpeting with tattoo patterns all look especially sexy after midnight, when the clubbing crowd takes over.

    reviewed

  4. Lbs Burger Joint

    It’s a detour from the Strip, but so worth the trip for all-natural, hand-crafted beef, turkey or veggie patties lovingly laid on house-made buns, and piled high with boundary-breaking toppings like brie and wild mushrooms or smoked bacon with a fried egg. With warm sourdough pretzel sticks plus a vodka milkshake, it all equals a happy meal for adults.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Hash House a Go Go

    Before heading to Red Rock Canyon, fill up on this SoCal import’s famed ‘twisted farm food, ’ which has to be seen to be believed. The pancakes are as big as tractor tires and the farm-egg scrambles and huge hashes could knock over a cow. Meatloaf, pot pies, chicken ’n’ biscuits and wild-boar sloppy joes are what’s for dinner.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Carson Street Café

    Downtown’s most appealing around-the-clock coffee shop has surprisingly pricey grub. The chintzy Euro-flavored café dishes up an endless selection of sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, Mexican and Asian standards and more, all barely above average for Fremont St. Prepare yourself for long waits.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Top of the World

    While taking in the cloud-level views at this dressy, revolving, romantic roost perched atop the Stratosphere Tower, relish impeccable service and satisfying if overpriced mains such as wild king salmon or chateaubriand for two. Reservations recommended for lunch, required for dinner. Excellent wine list.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Rainforest Cafe

    Congo catfish, python pastas, primal steak and safari sundaes are on the family-friendly menu at this jungle-themed restaurant. The hooting and hollering of the wild-animal soundtrack is enough to keep little ‘uns distracted so that adults can converse.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Stripburger

    A shiny, silver-roofed open-air diner in the round serves up all-natural beef, chicken, turkey and veggie burgers, with chili-spiked ‘atomic’ cheese fries on the side. Draft microbrews, thick milkshakes and chocolate cake are served, too.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Terrace Point Café

    A refined country-club atmosphere and sunny poolside patio take the casino coffee-shop concept to a whole new level. Well-rehearsed service, enormous portions and whopping prices are sure to knock you out.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Serendipity 3

    At this pink candy-striped soda fountain, sink your sweet tooth into frozen hot chocolate and opulent ice-cream sundaes. Skip the so-so grill menu.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Verandah

    Upper-crust oasis feels far away from the ding-ding-ding of slot machines. Enjoy a light country-club menu and poolside patio seating.

    reviewed