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Second Street Grill
At this art deco downtown hideaway, which thankfully not many tourists know about, the chef flies in seafood fresh from Hawaii. Red-meat lovers can also get a steak with all the trimmings. Bring the love of your life, and dine like retro royalty.
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Sensi
At this beautiful spot tucked inside the spa tower, the minimalist architecture complements a harmonious menu of seafood and pastas showing Asian and Italian influences. The fantastic sorbets, gelatos and chocolate confections of Jean-Phillipe Patisserie are just around the corner, next to the world's tallest chocolate fountain.
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Shibuya
A stellar saké cellar, dramatic art spreading behind the sushi bar and tastebud-awakening hot and cold appetizers, like seaweed dressed up in orange ponzu sauce, Kumamoto oysters spiked with green apple tang or snapper ceviche with lemon-lime and white soy delight. Teppanyaki grill set menus come with lobster miso soup, plus a sampling of desserts.
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Simon Kitchen & Bar
The newest hard-rockin' option features the eclectic surf-and-turf fare of Kerry Simon, who made an appearance on Iron Chef on a Harley. 'Topless' apple pie, colossal crab cakes with papaya slaw, and wasabi mashed potatoes - they may be foodie fads, but the svelte scene puts it over the top.
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Social House
This trendy sushi and saké bar is designed for socializing. While the panko-crusted crab cakes, lemongrass shrimp and tamarind short ribs may not always hit the right note, the ultramodern setting with shoji-papered windows and a Strip-view patio with bonsai trees do.
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Sterling Brunch
Indulge in the best - and most expensive - Sunday champagne brunch in town. Ice sculptures and lavish flower arrangements abound, as do food stations featuring broiled lobster, caviar on ice - you get the idea. Reservations recommended.
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Sw Steakhouse
This high-roller's chic chophouse does exquisite renditions of such old-school classics as Bartlett pear salads, lobster bouillabaise and filet thermidor, but it's the prime cuts of steak that some rave are the best in town. An open-air patio overlooks the lagoon.
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Table 34
If you're killing time before a flight or starving upon arrival, detour here just south of McCarran Airport. In-the-know locals have long been fans of the chef's seasonal New American cuisine, evincing haute comfort food and Italianesque accents. Top-notch wine bar.
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Tableau
Feel like a VIP inside Wynn's ivory tower and experience the French-influenced stylings of chef Mark LoRusso, a meteorically rising Vegas star. The biggest payoff is at breakfast, featuring everything from peach ricotta pancakes to poached eggs with duck hash and citrus hollandaise sauce.
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The Buffet
The Bellagio competes for top honors for Vegas' best live-action buffet. The sumptuous all-you-can-eat spread includes such crowd-pleasers as smoked salmon, duck and innumerable creative dishes from all around the globe. Go for lunch, the best value.
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Todai
A magnificent all-you-can-gorge 160ft spread of Japanese, Chinese and Korean fare features 15 salads and 40 types of sushi. Lobster and shellfish added to the mix at dinnertime.
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Top Of The World
A dressy, revolving romantic roost perched atop the Stratosphere Tower. While taking in the cloud-level views, patrons enjoy impeccable service and delicious (if overpriced) mains such as Colorado rack of lamb and Dover sole. Reservations recommended for lunch, required for dinner. Excellent wine list.
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Triple George Grill
A wildly successful import from the San Francisco Bay area, it's bow the haunt of the city's movers and shakers, not only for its dry-aged steaks and classic seafood dishes, but also its Rat Pack-worthy cocktails and rare wines also poured at sidebar .
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Village Eateries
The cobblestone streets of NY-NY's ersatz Greenwich Village are bursting with incredibly tasty, wallet-saving options: Greenberg & Sons Deli, authentic down to the egg cream sodas; Fulton's Fish Frye for fresh fish and chips; gourmet Jodi Maroni's Sausage Kingdom, straight from Venice Beach; and Gonzalez Y Gonazlez, a tequila-soaked Tex-Mex cantina.
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Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
California flair pervades this bistro overseeing the casino floor. Truffled potato chips with blue cheese, skirt steak skewers, wood-fired pizzas and ricotta gnocchi in an ultra-contemporary setting are as thrilling as the New World wine list.
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Zeffirino
Housemade breads and seafood prepared with Venetian techniques are the highlights. Maestro di cucina Gian Paulo Belloni imports the most authentic ingredients straight from Italy, and his executive chef is Sardinian-born. Handcrafted furnishings accent the elegant dining room, with porch seating overlooking the canal.
