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…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
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,…
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…
Great Basin National Park
Coming upon Kerouac's after all those miles is a happy moment indeed. Menu highlights include wood-fired pizzas with organic mozzarella and locally…
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…
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…
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…
Reno
Extensive menu chock-full of salads, smoothies and sandwiches that will make you feel healthy enough to justify another cocktail later on. Delicious grain…
Wasatch Mountains
Foundry Grill's changing menu typically offers items such as steaks, pasta and fish dishes, and veggie or Black Angus Wagyu burgers. It strikes a good…
Southern Nevada
This family-friendly Italian bistro, five minutes south of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, has been slinging red sauce since 1949. It's open around the…
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…
Northern Nevada
Don't miss a stop at the Griddle, one of Nevada's original and best retro cafe-diners, serving up fantastic breakfasts, diner classics and homemade…
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.
Southern Nevada
At this classic downtown diner, lines snake outside the door just for a chance to fork into waffles with design-it-yourself fillings like peanut butter,…
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…
Salt Lake City
Ecstasy by the steaming oversized bowl, Tosh's ramen comes with silken broth and crunchy sprouts, topped with a poached egg if you like it that way. It…
Arizona
A pit stop for pie? You betcha. Especially if it's a slice of fresh pie ($6) at Rock Springs Café in Black Canyon City. Only problem? This Old West diner,…
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,…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Family-style set-price breakfasts and dinners fuel hungry hikers and mule-riders year-round. You must make meal reservations before your descent, ideally…
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…
Santa Fe
Helmed by chef Enrique Guerrero, the culinary action at this beautiful old steakhouse revolves around the open flame, with a wood-burning grill,…
Moab
The ocean is about a million miles away, but with overnight delivery from Hawaii, you still get a creative selection of fresh rolls, catches of the day…
Park City
The fresh Tuscan-inspired pasta dishes you get at this small atmospheric Italian restaurant put the Main St competition to shame. Cortona's signature…
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…
Albuquerque
If you're driving east toward the Sandia Mountains and looking for easy picnic fare, swing south from Central Ave for tasty banh mi sandwiches and…
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…
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…
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…
Southern Arizona
Locally beloved, this institution has been luring ’em in since 1944. The signature 'fruit burros' (a fruit-filled crispy tortilla rolled in cinnamon and…
Las Vegas
Five-star chef Julian Serrano delivers artistic Franco-Iberian fusion in a museum-like setting where original masterpieces by Picasso oversee indulgent…
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…
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…
Moab
Meet greasy goodness. A triathlete couple bought this classic 1954 burger stand and smartly changed nothing. Milt's is known for it's grass-fed beef…
Las Vegas
Rockstar Spanish chef José Andrés is at the helm of this SLS headline restaurant that offers a twist on the traditional steakhouse, inventively blending…
Las Vegas
Ochre leather banquettes and raised bar seats add visual pop to this steakhouse offering from renowned French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Another…
Sedona
If tamales aren't usually on your radar, this unassuming little spot is a great place to try them. Portions aren't huge, but everything is made from…
Tucson
Tucson's to-die-for breakfast spot takes no reservations, so you'll have to join Yelp's waitlist to get in line. Indulgences range from duck confit to…
Las Vegas
The ever-so-slightly less chichi of Joël Robuchon's two Las Vegas establishments is really only marginally so. Its red-and-black interior, open kitchen…
Las Vegas
Wynn's buffet is an upscale version of the average all-you-can-eat feed on the Strip. A color palette of butter yellow, sea green and dusty rose, with…
Tucson
This rambling, buzzing hacienda has been making great Mexican food on this site since 1922. It's particularly famous for the carne seca, sundried lean…
