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OFF STRIP: Pink Taco $ OFF STRIP: Piero’s $$$ dishes at a bright, open kitchen THE STRIP: Estatorio Milos $$$
Mexican Map A3 Italian Map A3 and gleaming sushi bar. Tropical Greek Map A3
Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Rd, NV 89169 355 Convention Center Dr., NV 89169 cocktails are also on offer. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
Tel (702) 693-5525 Tel (702) 369-2305 NV 89109
An ultra-hip, colorful cantina- This old-time haunt of the rich THE STRIP: Javier’s $$ Tel (702) 698-7930
style restaurant with Mexican and famous, starting with the Rat Mexican Map A3 The seafood at this beautifully
craft decor, Pink Taco has classic Pack, is popular with locals for its Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 styled gourmet restaurant is
dishes and an extensive veal dishes and fresh seafood. Tel (866) 590-5637 flown in from Athens daily.
margarita and tequila list. Classics from south of the border Diners pick their own fish
THE STRIP: Grand Lux Café $ are given a contemporary from market-like stalls.
OFF STRIP: Lotus of Siam $$ International Map A3 Californian twist at Javier’s.
Thai Map A3 The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S. THE STRIP: Fin $$$
953 E. Sahara Ave., 89104 Tel (702) 414-3888 THE STRIP: Jean Chinese Map A3
Tel (702) 735-3033 With a lavish Venetian-style interior, Philippe Patisserie $$ Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV
The Thai chef here prepares the extensive menu here has global American Map A3 89109
dishes from northern Thailand influences and includes Cajun Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S. Tel (702) 791-7111 Closed Tue, Wed
from recipes passed down shrimp and Wiener Schnitzel. Tel (702) 693-8865 Choose from the clay-pot dishes
through gener ations. Choose Dominated by a spectacular floor- or select a live fish from the tank
from a long menu of spicy stews THE STRIP: Payard to-ceiling “cho colate fountain,” in this elegant restaurant. Guests
Cocktails at the intimate and cozy Nora’s and curries with authentic herbs Patisserie & Bistro $ this irresistible pastry shop/café have a choice of how the fish is
Italian Cuisine, Las Vegas and spices. French Map A3 offers crêpes, cookies, and cakes, prepared – most can be braised,
Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S. to go with its chocolate and coffee. wok-fried, or steamed.
DOWNTOWN: Oscar’s Beef, OFF STRIP: Nora’s Italian Tel (702) 731-7292 Closed dinner
Booze, & Broads $$$ Cuisine $$ This pastry shop and casual café THE STRIP: Spice Market Buffet $$ THE STRIP: Julian Serrano $$$
Steakhouse Map A3 Italian Map A3 has treats from sweet to savory. Buffet Map A3 Spanish Map A3
The Plaza, 1 Main St., NV 89101 5780 W. Flamingo Rd, NV 89103 Breakfast and lunch range from Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S. Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109
Tel (702) 386-7227 Tel (702) 873-8990 lobster eggs benedict to Tel (702) 785-5555 Tel (877) 230-2742
Owned by the city’s former Savor family recipes with Sicilian chocolate strawberry crêpes. Perfect for groups, an impressive A wine ”angel” selecting a bottle from Sublime Spanish tapas and full-
mayor Oscar Goodman, this one- accents such as antipasto salad variety of dishes, including the four-story wine tower at Aureole size dishes made with ingredi-
of-a-kind eatery is housed in a and veal marsala, along with great THE STRIP: Rollin Smoke Mexican, Italian, Asian, Middle ents imported from Spain, such
futuristic glass bubble at the cocktails and an extensive wine Barbeque $ Eastern, and American, are served including lavish brunches, at this as succulent Serrano ham.
west end of Fremont Street. list, at this friendly restaurant. American Map A3 at this restaurant. Leave room for bistro on the tenth story of The
3185 S. Highland Dr., NV 89109 the decadent desserts. Venetian hotel. THE STRIP: Lakeside Seafood $$$
DOWNTOWN: Top of OFF STRIP: Alizé $$$ Tel (702) 836-3621 Seafood Map A3
Binion’s Steakhouse $$$ European Map A3 Juicy smoked beef ribs, spare THE STRIP: Le Village Buffet $$ THE STRIP: The Buffet Wynn, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
Steakhouse Map A3 Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Rd, NV 89103 ribs, brisket, smoked chicken, Buffet Map A3 at Bellagio $$$ NV 89101
Binion’s, 128 E. Fremont St., NV 89101 Tel (702) 951-7000 pulled pork and comfort-style Paris, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 Buffet Map A3 Tel (702) 770-3310
Tel (702) 382-1600 Gourmet cuisine is served in an sides are the draws at this busy Tel (702) 946-7000 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 Facing the Lake of Dreams, where
Enjoy spectacular views of the elegant, romantic environment restaurant near the Strip. Unlike other Las Vegas buffets, Tel (702) 693-8111 a nightly light show takes place,
Strip from Binion’s plush interior. with breathtaking views. The the main focus here is French This upscale buffet has Tuscan- the specialties here include
Classic dishes include lobster seasonally changing menu often THE STRIP: Cravings Buffet $$ food, immaculately prepared inspired decor and serves a wide swordfish marinated in chipotle,
bisque, porterhouse steak, and includes imported Dover sole or Buffet Map A3 and presented. There is also a range of quality dishes such as and New Zealand seabass.
the signature chicken fried lobster. pan-seared Muscovy duck. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 huge range of regional cuisine. Kobe beef, prime rib, rack of
Live piano music on weekends. Tel (702) 791-7111 lamb, smoked salmon, and iced THE STRIP: Michael Mina $$$
OFF STRIP: Morton’s The This place has eleven stations where THE STRIP: Yardbird crab legs, as well as dim sum, Contemporary American Map A3
OFF STRIP: Capriotti’s $ Steakhouse $$$ guests can watch dishes from a Southern Table & Bar $$ sushi, and pasta. Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
Sandwich shop Map A3 Steakhouse Map A3 range of cuisines being cooked. Southern Map A3 NV 89109
322 W. Sahara Ave., NV 89102 400 E. Flamingo Rd, NV 89169 The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S. THE STRIP: D.O.C.G. $$$ Tel (702) 693-8865 Closed Sun
Tel (702) 474-0229 Tel (702) 893-0703 THE STRIP: Grand Wok Tel (702) 297-6541 Italian Map A3 This Michelin-starred chef’s
Capriotti‘s serves sandwiches Renowned for its fine steaks, & Sushi Bar $$ Southern fried chicken that is Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas restaurant offers inventive seafood
measur ing up to 20 inches Morton‘s lets diners select their Asian Map A3 free-range and hormone free is Blvd S., NV 89109 preparations, and vegetarian and
(50 cm) long. Try the “Slaw B. Joe“ preferred cut. The dining room MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S. the mainstay at this rustic yet Tel (702) 698-7920 seasonal dishes. The wine list
bursting with house-roasted has an intimate club feel, with Tel (702) 891-7879 trendy eatery. Acclaimed New York City chef features limited productions of
beef and coleslaw. dark-wood furniture and photos Chefs prepare Thai, Vietnamese, Scott Conant’s version of a relaxed American and European labels.
of famous patrons. Korean, Chinese, and Japanese THE STRIP: Aureole $$$ wine-and-food spot, this place
OFF STRIP: Egg & I $ Contemporary American Map A3 has a menu ranging from creative THE STRIP: Mon Ami Gabi $$$
American Map A3 Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas pasta to prime steaks. Popular French Map A3
4533 W. Sahara Ave., NV 89102 Blvd S., NV 89119 dishes include margherita pizza Paris, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109
Tel (702) 364-9686 Tel (702) 632-7401 and gnocchi with sausage. Tel (702) 944-4224
This family-friendly restaurant Arrive early at Aureole just to Dine on Parisian classics,
offers huge pancakes and watch the “wine angels“ (wine THE STRIP: Emeril’s New including onion soup and steak
renowned eggs Benedict. Giant stewards in harnesses) ascend Orleans Fish House $$$ frites, on the patio overlooking
omelets are served with ranch the four-story glass tower of Cajun/Seafood Map A3 Bellagio‘s fountains.
potatoes and a banana-nut muffin. outstanding wines. Dine on the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
excellent prix-fixe tasting menus NV 89109 THE STRIP: Nobu $$$
OFF STRIP: In-N-Out Burger $ in the intimate Swan Court. Tel (702) 891-7374 Fusion Map A3
Fast Food Map A3 Star chef Emeril Lagasse serves Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas
4888 Dean Martin Dr., NV 89103 THE STRIP: Bouchon $$$ delicious Creole and Cajun Blvd S., NV 89109
Tel (800) 786-1000 French Map A3 reci pes – guests devour his Tel (702) 785-6628
High-quality burgers, fries, and The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S. gumbo and signature barbecue. This landmark restaurant, belonging
shakes can be found at low prices Tel (702) 414-6200 The extensive wine list is to Peruvian-Japanese celebrity
at this wildly popular California- Renowned chef Thomas Keller embodied by a wine tower chef Nobu Matsuhisa, offers sup-
based burger chain. Bright casual interior of Egg & I, Las Vegas delivers impeccable French fare, of 2,200 bottles. erb cosmopolitan, fusion dishes.
For key to prices see page 248 For more information on types of restaurants see pages 244–5
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