Dining in Las Vegas

Fix at the Bellagio

Expensive

" Not-to-be-missed for drinks or a meal"

$75- $150 pp

Meals:

• Sensi at Bellagio - designed by Japanese firm Super Potato
• SW or Okada at Wynn - where the stars eat
• Aureole at Mandalay Bay
• Mix at THEhotel - no view in the city is better
• Picasso and Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio - eat on the lake front to see the fountains at eye level
• Le Cirque at Bellagio - designed by Adam Tihany
• Osteria de Circo at Bellagio - designed by Adam Tihany
• Fin at Mirage - for upper end Chinese
• Onda at Mirage - for upper end Italian
• Bradley Ogden - super chef with super prices at Caesars
• Rao's - reservations required for the NY Italian restaurant at Caesars
• Charlie Palmer's Steakhouse at Four Seasons - connected to Mandalay Bay
• Panevino - on Sunset south of the strip.  Italian and the best view of airport
• Michael Mina at Bellagio - the chef and the room are worth the $$$
• Joel Rubechon at MGM Grand - a hot spot
• Nob Hill at MGM Grand
• The Mansion at the MGM Grand
• Daniel Boulud's Brasserie at the Wynn
• Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars - the contemporary cuisine is a knockout. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Alex at Wynn - Classic Boulud at Steve Wynn's new casino .(Epicurious, 2007)

Drinks:

• Mix at THEhotel - take the scenic glass elevators up from lobby near Mandalay Bay connection
• Parasol Bar Terrace - have drinks at dusk to see the animatronic show on the lagoon

Moderate

$35- $60 pp.

Meals:

• Olives at Bellagio - ask for lake view
• Japonais at Mirage - for Japanese cuisine
• Social House at Treasure Island - dinner on the terrace to watch the pirate ships
• Stack at Mirage - unique wood ceiling and walls by Graft design
• Fix at Bellagio - good people watching
• Kokomos Steakhouse in Mirage Atrium
• Craftsteak in MGM Grand
• Cafe Bellagio - off the conservatory
• Voodoo Steak & Lounge - 50th floor Roof of Rio great outdoor view of the strip and great music!
• Rosemary's at 8125 West Sahara Ave - with family-friendly service, much of their food has a Southern tinge. (Epicurious, 2007)

Drinks:

• Japonais at Mirage - for upper end drinks
• Social House at Treasure Island - drinks on the terrace to watch the Pirate ships
• Revolution - $11 million Beatles themed lounge designed by Cirque du Soleil for drinks inside.
• Voodoo Lounge - 50th floor Roof of Rio great outdoor view of the strip and great music!

Budget

Breakfast/Snack/Lunch

$18-$25 pp.

• THEcafe at THEhotel in Mandalay Bay- beautiful room with inexpensive meals
• The Buffet at Mandalay Bay - view of "The Beach"
• Cafe Lago Buffet at Caesars - by the pool
• Cravings at Mirage - designed by Adam Tihany, it is the most elaborately designed buffet anywhere
• Red White Blue at Mandalay Bay
• Voodoo Lounge on the 50th floor Restaurant at Rio
• Food Court at the third Floor of Fashion Show Mall
• Big Mama's Rib Shack at 2230 West Bonanza St - venturing beyond ribs and beans. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay - prices range from $6 for a veggie burger to $60 for the Rossini. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Lotus of Sian at 953 East Sahara Ave -few entrees exceed $15 which has repeatedly been named one of the best Thai restaurants on the continent.(Epicurious, 2007)
• Spago at Caesars - Wolfgang Puck has managed to diversify without sacrificing quality at this laid back cafe that fronts his formal restaurant. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood - open for all meals, though lunch, at $16, is the best deal around. (Epicurious, 2007)
• 'wichcraft at MGM Grand - gourmet-to-go is the idea here at chef Tom Colicchio's New York City sandwich shop. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Café Chloe at 4155 South Buffalo Dr - pasta portions could fuel a squad of marathon runners. Reservations are not accepted so be prepared to wait. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Fausto's Mex-Grill at 229 North Stephanie St - delectable Mexican street fare.  The breakfast burritos are thick and the rest of the daily menu contributes little to healthy arteries.  Open 5am to midnight. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Firefly at 3900 Paradise Rd - located in a strip mall, come here for beer, conversation, and Mexican-style tapas. Open to 3am. (Epicurious, 2007)
• Inka Sí Señor at 2797 South Maryland Parkway - Anticuchos (grilled skewers of beef, shrimp, or pork) are typical.  Try ceviche - raw fish marinated in citrus juice - with a tart Pisco Sour. (Epicurious, 2007)