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)