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Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world, but it could easily be the restaurant capital, too. Here's a sampling of some of the great eats from the Strip.
Gordon Ramsay Steak
Paris Las Vegas
3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.parislasvegas.com/GordonRamsay
This is the first Vegas restaurant for Gordon Ramsay, the famous foul-mouthed Brit who has made quite a name for himself in American reality TV. Chef Ramsay and his crew have created an exclusive beef aging process, dry aged for at least 28 days in a Himalayan salt room, for Kobe and prime beef cuts, with demi-roasted bone marrow, pan-seared foie gras or butter-poached lobster tail suggested on the side. The shellfish, appetizers, salads and sides complement the beefy offerings. Try the five-course limited edition Hell’s Kitchen tasting menu, featuring a scotch egg, beef wellington and sticky toffee pudding. Open for dinner.
Price: $50-$70
Julian Serrano
Aria
3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.arialasvegas.com/dining/restaurants/julian-serrano
For tapas and classic Spanish fare, Julian Serrano is a favorite on The Strip. Whether you’re in the mood for a three-course lunch or the delectable dinner tasting menu, small plate dining is great by yourself or with a group. Start with the fisherman’s soup or a goat cheese salad with mint and almond, move on to tapas like raspberry Ahi tuna skewers, steak tartare, whitefish ceviche, traditional Spanish chicken croquetas, and prime beef and iberian pork sliders. A vegetarian menu is also available.
Price: $30-$50
MOzen Bistro
Mandarin Oriental
3752 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/fine-dining/mozen-bistro
Take a culinary tour around Asia, from a sushi bar to Indian and Thai dishes, in a relaxing and casual atmosphere. Choose from two Bento Boxes featuring six dishes of different origins, including India, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Dinner offerings also include fruit de mar fettuccini, Thai green curry and a tandoori platter. Don’t miss the desserts, such as green tea crème brulee and oven-roasted pineapple with vanilla mochi cake and coconut ice cream. MOzen offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, sushi and gluten-free menus.
Price: $30-$50
Sensi
Bellagio Las Vegas
3600 Las Vegas Blvd.
www.bellagio.com/sensi
In an effort to engage all five senses, Sensi’s innovative menu focuses on four specialties: Italian, Asian, American and seafood. The restaurant also prioritizes sustainably grown and naturally raised foods, getting some of its fresh herbs from a rooftop garden. Try the Thai coconut soup, organic butter chicken curry and tapioca pudding off the prix fixe menu. Unique creations from the dinner menu include the vegan risotto with roasted corn, tomatoes and asparagus; rosemary capretto, or young goat tenderloin with market vegetables and herb polenta; and Skuna Bay salmon with miso glaze. For a true taste of Sensi, try the five-course tasting menu. Open for dinner.
Price: $40-$60
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab
Caesar’s Palace
3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.joes.net/?loc=vegas
If you’re into seafood, this place is the real deal. From starters like oysters Rockefeller, shrimp and scallop ceviche, jumbo shrimp cocktail and colossal lump crabcake, to the fresh stone crabs harvested in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, you won’t be disappointed by the selection here. Entrees include lobster tail tempura, seared sea scallops with crispy braised pork belly, mushroom-stuffed sole and double-cut Colorado lamb chops. Joe’s also offers a gluten-free menu. Open for lunch and dinner.
Price: $30-$60
The Peppermill Restaurant and Lounge
2985 Las Vegas Blvd.
www.peppermilllasvegas.com
By Vegas standards, this restaurant is ancient — in a good way. It opened in 1972, and remains one of the last stand-alone structures on The Strip. If you’ve seen the movie “Casino,” you’ll recognize the neon decor, mirrored ceilings, fake blooming cherry trees and the signature fire pit in the lounge area. This cross between a diner and a supper club is open 24/7 and offers generous portions whether you’re ordering breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks or entrees. The desserts, including “colossal sundaes,” are worth the visit alone.
Price: $20-$40
Mesa Grill
Caesar’s Palace
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.caesarspalace.com/MesaGril
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has built a name for himself with his unique take on southwestern cuisine. True to its name, Mesa Grill showcases grilled meats with a nod to the west. Cascabel chile-crusted rabbit with spring pea couscous, cornmeal-crusted chile relleno, coffee-rubbed filet mignon with ancho chile sauce, and tiger shrimp and roasted corn tamale are just a few of the menu’s unusual but delicious offerings. And if you’re a tequila-lover, the selections here are top-notch. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Price: $30-$50
Olives
Bellagio Las Vegas
3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.bellagio.com/restaurants/olives.aspx
For innovative Mediterranean cuisine, look no further than Olives. The Todd English restaurant in the Bellagio provides an upscale casual experience for the lunch, dinner and bar crowds. The menu features traditional items with modern twists, like butternut squash tortelli with brown butter, amaretto cookies, sage and parmesan, fig and proscuitto pizza on rosemary crust or pork medallions over creamy feta polenta.
Price: $25 - $55
Bouchon Bistro
The Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Boulevard
bouchonbistro.com/lasvegas
Want to eat at one of the premiere fine dining establishments in Vegas? Look no further. Bouchon, located in the Venetian, transports diners to a heavenly French restaurant with traditional specialities like fruit de mer plates, steak frites, croque madame, and roasted chicken. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Try the sourdough waffles or quiche du jour to start your day, or the goat cheese salad for brunch. And don’t forget the delicious drink menu, featuring Bellinis, French 77s and Hibiscus cocktails.
Price: $40-$60
Earl of Sandwich
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.earlofsandwichusa.com
If you’re looking for inexpensive but deliciously filling fare available 24/7 on The Strip, look no further than this sandwich shop, a popular late night hotspot. Located inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, it’s a casual place where you can get your fill of fresh salads, soups, wraps and sandwiches, including seasonal favorites. Try the signature hot sandwich, featuring roast beef, sharp cheddar and horseradish, a Thai chicken wrap or a gluten-free salad.
Price: $10
Delmonico Steakhouse
The Venetian Hotel & Casino
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd
www.emerilsrestaurants.com/delmonico-steakhouse
Named after the legendary Delmonico Restaurant in New Orleans and operated by star chef Emeril Lagasse, this modern American Creole steakhouse is perfect for those looking to extend business-casual into the dinner hour. Whether you’re going to learn more about the secret menu of specialty whiskey cocktails, to try the rich lobster bisque or to satisfy your steak craving, you’ll find something delicious and memorable. Open for lunch and dinner.
Price: $30-$50
PUB 1842
MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
michaelmina.net/restaurants/locations/publv.php
With a nod to the year pilsner was invented, this bar and restaurant puts as much of an emphasis on its beverages as its food. Try one of 50 beer flights or an updated classic cocktail before delving into the menu, which focuses on adaptations of comfort foods like burgers and sandwiches. Whether you’re in the mood for lobster corn dogs, duck spring rolls with ginger-chili dipping sauce, a peanut butter crunch burger with bacon jam or apricot-glazed salmon, Pub 1842 will satisfy your appetite. Open for lunch and dinner, until midnight during the week and 1 a.m. on weekends.
Price: $20-$40
Five50 Pizza Bar
Aria
3730 Las Vegas Blvd.
www.arialasvegas.com/dining/restaurants/five50
The pizza here is being hailed as some of the best in Vegas — thanks to the 550-degree, two-sided approach to cooking the crust so that it’s thin, crispy and chewy all at the same time. Signature pizzas like the Blanco, with mozzarella and ricotta, white cheddar, olive oil and garlic, and the North Beach, with clams, smoked mozzarella and sweet onions, are only the beginning. This is also a great place for specialty beers on tap, seasonal salads, pastas, appetizers and small plates like house pickled veggies and shaved pork belly with grilled peaches and black garlic. Open for lunch and dinner, until midnight.
Price: $20-$40
Rx Boiler Room
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.mandalaybay.com/dining/rx-boiler-room/
Celebrity chef Rick Moonan, of rm seafood in Mandalay Bay, has expanded his culinary footprint by opening a more casual restaurant just one floor above his Las Vegas destination restaurant. Decor at the Rx (pronounced “Rick’s”) Boiler Room brings to mind the steampunk Victorian era, and the menu offers playful renditions of comfort food on both small and large plates. Try inventive items like the bucket of crispy fried game hen, shellfish shepherd’s pie, the Mediterranean collard green wrap or the Hawaiian-style green tea panna cotta. This trendy gastropub is open for dinner, has a full bar and is open until 2 a.m.
Price: $20-40
Tom Colicchio’s Heritage Steak
The Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
www.mirage.com/restaurants/heritage.aspx
Reality TV show judge Tom Colicchio, of Top Chef fame, is bringing his New York style and attitude to The Mirage with one of the newest restaurants on the strip. Having just opened in August, the buzz about this place has been loud. The focus here is on antibiotic-free meat from traditional farming operations, grilled over an open flame or cooked in wood-burning ovens. Try the Raw Himachi, Grilled Octopus, Soy Chili-Glazed skewers, Roasted Market Fish, or a variety of Heritage steaks.
Price: $60-$100
posted on 8/29/2013