Must-see restaurants in Las Vegas

  • STK

    Las Vegas

    With the motto 'Not your daddy's steakhouse' and flush with fashionistas, high rollers and hipsters, Cosmo's STK rocks a nightclub vibe with DJs that you…

  • Firefly

    Las Vegas

    Firefly is always packed with a local crowd who come for the Spanish and Latin American tapas, including patatas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates and…

  • PRIME Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    Slightly past its prime, this fountain-side steakhouse, adorned with gilt chandeliers and plush velvet curtains, reveals a fantastic menu of not just…

  • Veranda

    Las Vegas

    With poolside seating, this upper-crust oasis at the Four Seasons Hotel feels far away from the ding-ding-ding of slot machines. During the week, expect…

  • Taqueria Cañonita

    Las Vegas

    Beside the Venetian's indoor canal, this vibrant eatery serves contemporary Mexican dishes out of an open kitchen – try the fresh, colorful ceviche trio,…

  • Hussong's Cantina

    Las Vegas

    This Baja-style cantina brings rowdy, south-of-the-border attitude to Mandalay Bay's mall. Although the original Hussong's down in Ensenada claims to have…

  • Tao

    Las Vegas

    Feng shui design pervades this over-the-top Asian bistro, where an enormous Buddha floats above an infinity pool. Tableside dim-sum service uses…

  • Lindo Michoacan

    Las Vegas

    Handmade ceramics and faux adobe walls make this hideout feel far away from the Strip. Family recipes fill the gigantic and satisfying menu of Mexican…

  • SW Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    Bearing Steve Wynn's own initials, this is not just any casino steakhouse: it's perched on the shore of the petite Lake of Dreams. A well-executed classic…

  • Yolös

    Las Vegas

    Duck underneath a searingly yellow sign into this casino cantina, where the Mexican and Southwestern menu holds surprises that include comparatively fair…

  • Crush

    Las Vegas

    Off the casino floor, an airy dining room and a cozy wine-cellar room compose this casual eatery and wine bar. On the seasonal Mediterranean menu, crispy…

  • Vickie's Diner

    Las Vegas

    It's remarkable that there's been a diner here so long, although it's changed hands over the years. Vickie's is a friendly, no-frills, no-fuss (and let's…

  • Buddy V's Ristorante

    Las Vegas

    Owned by TV's Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro, this unfussy Italian spot piles on the nostalgia with red-and-white checked napkins, New Jersey–style fried…

  • Giada

    Las Vegas

    Food Network celebrity chef Giada de Laurentiis has found her home off-screen feeding the jolly crowd of the Cromwell hotel, with rich and rustic, home…

  • Le Thai

    Las Vegas

    Although tasting none too authentic, this unpretentious Thai eatery has a lot going for it: a prime location next door to the hipster bars of Fremont East…

  • Envy

    Las Vegas

    A dramatic entrance leads inside where power brokers recline against high-backed chairs amid boldly colored paintings and theatrical curtains. The…

  • Carnegie Deli

    Las Vegas

    Late risers appreciate the anytime breakfasts at this diner with patterned black-and-white floor tiles and maroon high-backed booths. Cartoon-huge…

  • Park on Fremont

    Las Vegas

    The best thing about this gorgeous little oasis away from the Fremont St frenzy are its outdoor patio and courtyard areas. OK, the burgers are great too,…

  • Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar

    Las Vegas

    Diners, Drive-ins and Dives celebrity chef Guy Fieri has opened his first restaurant on the Strip at LINQ Casino, dishing out an eclectic menu of his own…

  • Noodle Exchange

    Las Vegas

    An authentic Chinese dining option at the Gold Coast casino, Noodle Exchange banks on quick service, a casual atmosphere and unbeatable lunch specials…

  • Steak House

    Las Vegas

    All clowning aside, this old-school establishment inside Circus Circus takes itself very seriously. Oil paintings of cows and neo-Victorian stained-glass…

  • Pin-Up Pizza

    Las Vegas

    Got a hankering for crispy, thin-crust pizza handmade from authentic Neapolitan-flour dough right before your eyes? This Strip-front pizza shop will more…

  • Carnival World & Seafood Buffet

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas' largest all-around buffet is found at Rio, with stir-fries, pizza, a taco bar and house-made gelato. There's a $15 seafood add-on for those who…

  • Fleur

    Las Vegas

    From French chef Hubert Keller of San Francisco's Fleur de Lys, this soaring space, outfitted with linen curtains and exposed-brick walls, specializes in…

  • Lemongrass

    Las Vegas

    Visually high impact, this Thai and pan-Asian kitchen offers a satay bar and quasi-authentic soups, curries and noodle dishes, from tom kha chicken to…

  • VooDoo Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    This place prides itself on its lobster bisque and the 50th floor view over the Las Vegas Valley. Both are above average; everything else is ho-hum. That…

  • Krayvings

    Summerlin

    Fuel up with a BBQ chicken wrap, protein bowl or kale smoothie before hitting Red Rock Canyon at this vegetarian-friendly cafe, in a strip mall near the…

  • Flippin' Good Burgers & Fries

    Las Vegas

    In Las Vegas' sea of gourmet burgers and overpriced eats, it's refreshing to find a small business that serves up a decent hamburger, cheesy chili fries…

  • New York Pizzeria

    Las Vegas

    This no-frills pizzeria turns out piping-hot garlic knots and large, dripping slices of pizza, mini calzones and overstuffed stromboli. Open late, it's…

  • Gyu-Kaku

    Las Vegas

    The Las Vegas outlet of one of Japan's, and now America's, most popular barbecue chains offers do-it-yourself yakiniku (grilled meat) barbecues at your…

  • Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

    Las Vegas

    We'd say that Mr. Ramsay's high-traffic fish and chippery (perhaps Vegas' most prominent) ain't all that fish-tastic, but we're afraid of him yelling at…

  • Go Vegan Cafe

    Las Vegas

    Vegetarians and vegans alike go west for this popular, healthy cafe serving sandwiches, smoothies, salads and baked treats.

  • Orchids Garden

    Las Vegas

    Locals love this old-school Chinese joint for authentic all-day dim sum (yum cha) that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

  • Naked City Pizza

    Las Vegas

    One of the city's favorite pizza joints, located within Moon Doggies bar.

  • Fat Choy

    Las Vegas

    Classic American diner meets Asian comfort food in this tiny space within the tidy Eureka locals' casino.

  • Espressamente Illy

    Las Vegas

    Quaff a cappuccino or gelato at this authentic Italian espresso shop.

  • Craftsteak

    Las Vegas

    This richly wood-laden steakhouse lacks exclusivity, what with all the monorail riders walking by. Celeb chef Tom Colicchio's menu of grass-fed steaks,…

  • Hecho en Vegas

    Las Vegas

    An offshoot of Tucson's El Charro Cafe, this lofty cantina by the monorail station hosts festive groups with pitchers of margaritas. Handmade tamales,…

  • Earl of Sandwich

    Las Vegas

    Penny-pinchers sing the praises of this super-popular deli next to the Planet Hollywood casino, which pops out sandwiches on toasted artisan bread,…

  • Café Belle Madeleine

    Las Vegas

    Quick food options abound in Le Boulevard at Paris shopping arcade. Some of the most authentically Parisian options include fresh-baked croissants, flaky…