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13 minutes read1. Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
In SAHARA, you’ll find a celebration of all things carnivore. If you’re a fan of steaks, this menu is guaranteed to leave your mouth wide open. Andrew Zimmern, one of the leading food experts in the world, called this location “the best meat house in America”. We’re not going to argue with that! José Andrés is a Michelin-starred chef who has taken the idea of a steakhouse to the next level with a raw bar and wood grills that give you an authentic experience.
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Some of the most popular dishes include caviar flights and cotton foie gras. This restaurant is one of the few in the city that serves authentic Kobe beef. You’ll find classic cocktails reimagined with a contemporary twist at the location’s Bar Centro.
2. Delilah
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: American Fine Dining
- Website: here
- District: The Strip
- Average check: $100 per person.
Las Vegas and glamour go hand in hand. If you’re drawn to the city for the glamour of a bygone era, you need to get a reservation for Delilah. This location opened in 2021 and has been making waves ever since. It’s still one of the hardest reservations to grab and has the feeling of an old-styled supper club. You’ll be transported to another time with interior décor that makes the room feel like a luxurious space. Its 1950s-inspired décor even includes vintage Hermes fabric being used for the upholstery.
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Delilah is the perfect choice if you’re celebrating a milestone occasion or want to get dressed up during your vacation. Joshua Smith is the chef at this establishment and has carried over many fan favorites from its Los Angeles location. While you might not expect it, this place is famous for its chicken tenders. Don’t skip on ‘Grandma’s Gooey Butter Cake’ and keep your eyes peeled for A-Listers. This versatile menu has everything from seafood to Wagyu beef and Maine lobster.
3. Joël Robuchon
- Rating: 5/5
- Cuisine: French
- Website: here
- District: The Strip
- Average check: The tasting menu for two with wine is $1,100.
You’ll find this next spot in the MGM Grand Resort, and it has one of the city’s most famous tasting menus. Guests can spend hours sitting back and relaxing in this Art Deco room with its French cuisine that makes it one of the best places to eat in Las Vegas if you’re a foodie. You’ll see cuisine in this place that you’ll not find anywhere else, with every course guaranteed to impress.
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This intimate experience works for solo travelers and is the perfect choice for date night. It’s a splurge but one you’ll want to budget for. Trust us. You’ll know it’s worth it when your first course (La Caviar Imperial) arrives.
4. Balla Italian Soul
SAHARA is the resort you want to stay in if you’re planning to eat your way around Vegas. This recommendation is the second restaurant you’ll find in the hotel that’s worth a visit. Teleport yourself to the Mediterranean with an Italian menu that celebrates all things Italian. There are dishes to suit everyone in your family, from classic pizzas inspired by Rome to pasta that your taste buds will fall in love with. You’ll find options with a little spicy twist you can wash down with an Aperol Spritz.
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5. Edo Gastro Tapas & Win
- Rating: 3.5/5
- Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
- Website: here
- District: Chinatown
- Average check: $100 per person.
Edo Tapas & Wine is a Las Vegas hidden gem you’ll find in Chinatown near one of its popular strip malls. Oscar Amador Edo is the chef behind this menu, inspired by his children growing up in Barcelona while taking a new approach to tapas with an ever-rotating tasting menu and a mixture of hot and cold dishes. It’s worth a visit just for a “bikini”, a sandwich made with Mahon cheese and sobrasada that you’ll dream about for weeks after your trip.
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6. Wing Lei
- Rating: 5/5
- Cuisine: Pan-Asian Fine Dining
- Website: here
- District: The Strip
- Average check: $100+ per person.
This is a piece of history you want to visit when you’re on vacation. Wing Lei is famous for being the first Chinese restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star in the United States. It’s the spot you’ll be recommending to your friends, with an authentic dining room and signature cocktails that will have you coming back for more. The Imperial Peking duck is the most popular menu item, but you’ll find a range of Thai, Chinese, and Japanese dishes at this Pan-Asian spot.
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7. Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: French Fine Dining
- Website: here
- District: The Strip
- Average check: 18-course menu is $525, but you can expect to pay over $100 per person for à la carte meals.
Las Vegas is the only place other than Paris that can give you dinner with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Guy Savoy’s restaurant at Caesars Palace serves à la carte and tasting menus to suit every appetite. Seared foie gras is one of its most infamous items, and the artichoke and black truffle soup is not something you’ll have every day. While it’s located in Caesars Palace, it has its own entrance, meaning you can save the casino for after dinner.
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8. Pine Bistro
- Rating: 3.5/5
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Website: here
- District: Southern Highlands
- Average check: $50 per person.
Are you looking to escape the Strip? Head to the Southern Highlands. It’s where you’ll find Pine Bistro and some of the best Mediterranean dishes this side of the Atlantic. It’s the brainchild of Dany Chebat, the location’s executive chef, who isn’t afraid to use spice as he draws on his Lebanese culture to create small plates, including a must-order eggplant and zucchini tower, and main courses you’ll want to save space for. What makes this recommendation stand out is its craft hookah and signature cocktails. Save this spot for any late-night dining.
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9. Osteria Fiorella
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: Italian
- Website: here
- District: West Charleston
- Average check: $30-$50 per person.
Another restaurant to check out away from the Strip is Osteria Fiorella. Its outdoor patio is reason enough to visit and gives you a view of some of the best sunsets in the city. Snag a booking for just before sunset to enjoy golden hour with meals prepared by James Beard Award-winning chef, Marc Vetri. Highlights include ravioli with oyster mushrooms and Maurizio pizzas. This restaurant is perfect if you’re visiting for a bachelorette party or a girl’s trip.
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10. Crossroads Kitchen
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Website: here
- District: Central Vegas
- Average check: $50+ per person.
If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this is the spot for you. Crossroad Kitchen is a plant-based destination redefining the city’s culinary scene. Even the meat eaters are coming here. You’ll find it hard to tell the difference between these plant-based alternatives and the real deal.
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What we love about this location is that it’s all about comfort food, and its spaghetti with impossible meatballs feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Check out the brunch buffet menu, which is packed with gluten-free options.
11. Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar
When Park MGM reopened after its refurbishments, this restaurant was one of the first food spaces to open its doors. This isn’t like the other steakhouses you’ll find in the country. It has an elegant French feel without making it formal. You can imagine old Hollywood stars sitting down for dinner here amongst the red leather seats and Tiffany lamps.
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There are plenty of intimate spaces perfect for couples and small groups.While meat is the main event, there are vegan options on the menu.
If you’re a wine connoisseur, you’re in for a treat with its curated selection of international wines.
12. Bacchanal Buffet
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: International
- Website: here
- District: Central
- Average check: typically, $85 per person, but the price varies based on time and holiday seasons.
Sometimes you don’t know what you want. We’ve all been there. When this happens, you want to head to Bacchanal. The options are virtually limitless, with over 250 items to choose from with a range of pre-prepared items alongside dishes you can have made to order. Highlights include lobster, fried chicken, rib stacks, salmon, and sushi. If you’re craving it, you’ll find it here. Make sure to come hungry and wear a pair of comfortable trousers.
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13. Ocean Prime Las Vegas
- Rating: 5/5
- Cuisine: European
- Website: here
- District: The Strip
- Average check: $50 or more per person.
What we love about Las Vegas is that it’s a metropolis of some of the country’s best culinary destinations. Although there are almost 20 locations across the United States, this Ocean Prime restaurant is a new take on seafood and steak. The 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace gives you some of the best views of Vegas’ most recognizable locations as an al fresco dining option with a twist. Have your camera ready if you order a seafood tower, as it’ll come out presented with dry ice smoke.
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What makes this location different from others is its lounge menu, perfect for a late-night visit or if you want to grab a glass of champagne during the day. Its gin cart makes it a must-visit for martini lovers.
14. Wicked Spoon
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: International
- Website: here
- District: Central
- Average check: $47 during the week and $54 at weekends. Bottomless drinks are an additional $25 per person. Children cost $23.50 and $27 on weekends.
Buffers regularly top the list of Las Vegas restaurants, and this one at The Cosmopolitan is a favorite amongst the locals. It serves all-day brunch with something for everyone’s taste buds. Take advantage of the bottomless mimosas or splurge on innovative cocktails to sip alongside breakfast classics like pancakes and omelets or a meatier alternative like short ribs. One of the highlights of this ding experience is the mashed potato bar you’ll have to see to believe.
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15. Eiffel Tower Restaurant
You can eat in the Eiffel Tower without having to travel to Paris. Look out at the Bellagio Fountains from the 11th floor of the Paris hotel and channel your inner Marie Antoinette with some of the most stylish cuisine in the city. The three-course brunch menu serves staples like eggs benedict with a lobster twist, while escargot is the go-to choice for dinner.
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Its romantic ambiance makes it the perfect destination for date night. You can choose from over 1400 options on the wine list with exclusive bottles from France and the United States. The bar is open daily from 5 pm to 10 pm for drinks and snacks.
16. Wakuda
- Rating: 5/5
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Website: here
- District: Central
- Average check: $100 to $500 per person.
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Tetsuya Wakuda is a world-renowned chef with famous locations in Australia and Singapore. His Waku Ghin restaurant in Singapore’s Marina Bay has two Michelin stars, with his new self-titled restaurant being his first in the United States.
While the menu focuses on Japanese cuisine, including a mixture of contemporary and traditional options, these dishes use some of the best ingredients from around the world.
The lounge is one of the most stunning in the city, with custom prints designed by Shohei Otomi and a quirky dining room that features sculptures of sumo wrestlers. Experience Japan by taking your taste buds on a journey they’ll never forget. If you’re splurging, sample small-batch sake and some of the rarest whiskies in the country.
The Omakase experience is what this destination is famous for, with only six spots available per night. It costs an eyewatering $500 per person with an additional $250 for a wine or sake pairing.
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17. Trattoria Nakamura-Ya
- Rating: 3.5/5
- Cuisine: Tokyo Style Italian
- Website: here
- District: Chinatown
- Average check: $25 to $50 per person.
Can’t get enough of Tokyo-inspired food? If Wakuda is out of your price range, visit this Italian Japanese spot instead. Kengo Nakamura has curated a menu that reflects his experience working in Italian restaurants in Tokyo, serving Italian classics with a Japanese twist.
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Think of spaghetti with Japanese aromatic herbs and spicy bruschetta served alongside pasta with briny uni and a creamy sauce that melts in your mouth. This destination is another you’ll find in Chinatown for a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city center.
18. Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: British
- Website: here
- District: Central
- Average check: $150 to $200 per person.
Did you go to Las Vegas if you didn’t visit a Gordon Ramsay restaurant? This resturant is inspired by his ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ TV show and has an open kitchen, bar, and two dining rooms. If you’ve seen the show, you’ll be familiar with the show kitchen and its contemporary dishes. Don’t skip the beef wellington. Ramsay has several locations international locations, but this spot in front of Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace is the most recognizable.
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19. Partage
- Rating: 4/5
- Cuisine: Parisian
- Website: here
- District: Central
- Average check: 5-course menu is $110 per person.
It’s no surprise that Parisian cuisine is considered some of the best food in Las Vegas. Partage is another European-inspired spot with a modernist menu and a French team that serves seasonal tasting menus. Get ready for a gourmet dining experience with five-, seven-, and nine-course meals to choose from. Duck is one of the standouts on the menu, and the 12-seat private room offers first-class service if you’re planning a group trip.
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20. Spago
Spago is another splurge-worthy restaurant in Las Vegas. You’ll find this fine-dining destination in the Bellagio. It’s the brainchild of Wolfgang Puck, with terrace seating that’s worthy of a slot on your Instagram feed with a front-row view of the fountains.
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Choose between the weekend brunch menu and the á la carte dinner options, including 30-day dry-aged steaks and smoked salmon pizza.
There are seven Spago destinations across the United States, with the Las Vegas location offering some of the best service in the state. This location offers vegan and gluten-free options.
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Book your Las Vegas vacation with ZenHotels
Las Vegas might be considered ‘Sin City’, but it’s a culinary dream come true. It’s a vacation where calories don’t count! A vacation like this is the perfect chance to try a new style of food or visit a celebrity-owned restaurant. Make your reservations ahead of time and come hungry. Start planning your trip with this list of the best places to eat in Las Vegas.
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