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dishes at a bright, open kitchen THE STRIP: Estatorio Milos $$$
and gleaming sushi bar. Tropical Greek Map A3
cocktails are also on offer. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
NV 89109
THE STRIP: Javier’s $$ Tel (702) 698-7930
Mexican Map A3 The seafood at this beautifully
Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 styled gourmet restaurant is
Tel (866) 590-5637 flown in from Athens daily.
Classics from south of the border Diners pick their own fish
are given a contemporary from market-like stalls.
Californian twist at Javier’s.
THE STRIP: Fin $$$
THE STRIP: Jean Chinese Map A3
Philippe Patisserie $$ Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV
American Map A3 89109
Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S. Tel (702) 791-7111 Closed Tue, Wed
Tel (702) 693-8865 Choose from the clay-pot dishes
Dominated by a spectacular floor- or select a live fish from the tank
to-ceiling “cho colate fountain,” in this elegant restaurant. Guests
this irresistible pastry shop/café have a choice of how the fish is
offers crêpes, cookies, and cakes, prepared – most can be braised,
to go with its chocolate and coffee. wok-fried, or steamed.
THE STRIP: Spice Market Buffet $$ THE STRIP: Julian Serrano $$$
Buffet Map A3 Spanish Map A3
Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S. Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109
Tel (702) 785-5555 Tel (877) 230-2742
Perfect for groups, an impressive A wine ”angel” selecting a bottle from Sublime Spanish tapas and full-
variety of dishes, including the four-story wine tower at Aureole size dishes made with ingredi-
Mexican, Italian, Asian, Middle ents imported from Spain, such
Eastern, and American, are served including lavish brunches, at this as succulent Serrano ham.
at this restaurant. Leave room for bistro on the tenth story of The
the decadent desserts. Venetian hotel. THE STRIP: Lakeside Seafood $$$
Seafood Map A3
THE STRIP: Le Village Buffet $$ THE STRIP: The Buffet Wynn, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
Buffet Map A3 at Bellagio $$$ NV 89101
Paris, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 Buffet Map A3 Tel (702) 770-3310
Tel (702) 946-7000 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109 Facing the Lake of Dreams, where
Unlike other Las Vegas buffets, Tel (702) 693-8111 a nightly light show takes place,
the main focus here is French This upscale buffet has Tuscan- the specialties here include
food, immaculately prepared inspired decor and serves a wide swordfish marinated in chipotle,
and presented. There is also a range of quality dishes such as and New Zealand seabass.
huge range of regional cuisine. Kobe beef, prime rib, rack of
lamb, smoked salmon, and iced THE STRIP: Michael Mina $$$
THE STRIP: Yardbird crab legs, as well as dim sum, Contemporary American Map A3
Southern Table & Bar $$ sushi, and pasta. Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
Southern Map A3 NV 89109
The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S. THE STRIP: D.O.C.G. $$$ Tel (702) 693-8865 Closed Sun
Tel (702) 297-6541 Italian Map A3 This Michelin-starred chef’s
Southern fried chicken that is Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas restaurant offers inventive seafood
free-range and hormone free is Blvd S., NV 89109 preparations, and vegetarian and
the mainstay at this rustic yet Tel (702) 698-7920 seasonal dishes. The wine list
trendy eatery. Acclaimed New York City chef features limited productions of
Scott Conant’s version of a relaxed American and European labels.
THE STRIP: Aureole $$$ wine-and-food spot, this place
Contemporary American Map A3 has a menu ranging from creative THE STRIP: Mon Ami Gabi $$$
Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas pasta to prime steaks. Popular French Map A3
Blvd S., NV 89119 dishes include margherita pizza Paris, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S., NV 89109
Tel (702) 632-7401 and gnocchi with sausage. Tel (702) 944-4224
Arrive early at Aureole just to Dine on Parisian classics,
watch the “wine angels“ (wine THE STRIP: Emeril’s New including onion soup and steak
stewards in harnesses) ascend Orleans Fish House $$$ frites, on the patio overlooking
the four-story glass tower of Cajun/Seafood Map A3 Bellagio‘s fountains.
outstanding wines. Dine on the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S.,
excellent prix-fixe tasting menus NV 89109 THE STRIP: Nobu $$$
in the intimate Swan Court. Tel (702) 891-7374 Fusion Map A3
Star chef Emeril Lagasse serves Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas
THE STRIP: Bouchon $$$ delicious Creole and Cajun Blvd S., NV 89109
French Map A3 reci pes – guests devour his Tel (702) 785-6628
The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S. gumbo and signature barbecue. This landmark restaurant, belonging
Tel (702) 414-6200 The extensive wine list is to Peruvian-Japanese celebrity
Renowned chef Thomas Keller embodied by a wine tower chef Nobu Matsuhisa, offers sup-
delivers impeccable French fare, of 2,200 bottles. erb cosmopolitan, fusion dishes.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 244–5
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