All about Las Vegas restaurants
Vegas baby. Vegas! They weren’t lying: what happens in Las Vegas … stays in Las Vegas!
How many times have you heard those slogans? Well, we agree, they are both very over the top. But, it really sums up your Las Vegas experience. Bottom line: Las Vegas is about controlling your husbands, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. at the door and freeing himself of any morality, concern, conscience. This is the place where everyone seems to think “anything goes”, and it usually is! People enjoy pretending to be someone else. Even the most conservative woman in your office will let her hair down and give in to that one-night stand; After all, it is in Las Vegas!
With all those poker faces and bragging in the casino scene, everyone thinks they are someone else long after they leave the tables.
Vegas is a place to act like that friend who always tells the best stories. It’s a place to stay awake long past bedtime, gamble your entire paycheck, act a little crazy, or do the things you’re always too afraid to do in the “real world.” It’s a place where you are supposed to get in trouble and mix things up. It is a city of brilliance and dreams, because you never know when your luck is going to catch fire.
Somehow, despite all this crazy nonsense, Vegas is still a big enough city to offer plenty of options for alternative yuppie couples as well. They can clean themselves up and enjoy a delicious meal or a dazzling show. They can run the tables with the best and waste the afternoon in the pool or spa. Things get boring in the bedroom? Taste a part champagne, a fancy hotel room, a part Vegas, and you’ll be doing it like rabbits again. Just don’t get too drunk, because you might wake up the next morning to find that Elvis married you in that little white chapel, with plastic flowers. Elegant, ey? I bet parents will love hearing that!
Yes, Vegas has a lot of adrenaline and you will feel the thrill of everything you do here. In a city where people have $ 10,000 on a card, even mundane everyday tasks like eating and drinking take on more excitement. And if eating and drinking is your thing, you’ve come to the right place. The best restaurants and chefs from around the world came to town and opened their doors. Now, you too can enjoy the highest quality cuisine on The Strip. Here, then, are our JourneyPod picks for Vegas-style dining, drinking, and dancing:
Restaurants
Bradley Ogden (Caesars Palace) – California celebrity chef Bradley Ogden recently opened this stylish and modern Caesars Palace restaurant, a first outside the Bay Area. In addition to a 60-seat lounge, the restaurant features a patio dining area that overlooks Caesars Coliseum and a faux patio with torch and waterfall fixtures. The emphasis is on fresh, regional and creative American food – try the “opah” and “halibut” and you’ll see why this restaurant is such an award. Everything here seems to be perfect and judging from the look of the locals, everything really is! Suggestion: try to get a seat in the back dining room near the fireplace, it’s the most romantic spot here.
Delmonico Steakhouse (Venetian) – Chef Emeril Lagasse has done it again, this time on the Las Vegas Strip! Located at The Venetian, your new Creole-influenced old Tuscan monastery-style property takes its name from New Orleans’ legendary century-old institution. Remember the time when lunch was a full-blown event and cocktail hour could never be missed? Delmonico Steakhouse remembers! Although beef is the main draw here, you won’t be disappointed with all the other options on this menu. And be sure to save room for the Fresh Blueberry Bread Pudding with Lemon Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce. Psst … if you want the “ultimate” dining experience, try reserving the chef’s kitchen table and enjoying a six-course tasting menu.
Il Mulino (Caesars Palace): Perfect for top-notch people-watching (ask for a seat on the 40-seat patio that overlooks the Forum Shops Strip) and decadent food, Il Mulino is sure to please. Diners sit in a sumptuous room with wrought iron chandeliers and a floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed wine rack. All meals here start with an abundance of delicious complimentary appetizers and the menu options are impressive. But you won’t just be impressed with the food, the tuxedo-clad wait staff and rich specialties are sure to make this your most luxurious dining experience while in town.
Daniel Boulud Brasserie (Wynn Las Vegas) – Who would want to pay $ 40 for a burger and fries? We would and we did and we loved it. Of course, the meat was the best in town and this was not just any burger. Boulud’s other signature dishes such as tomato steak, pissaladière tart, crispy pork belly and Dover sole fricassee are … how should we say “kick ass”. For upscale French cuisine served in a sumptuous country-themed setting, this brasserie is the perfect choice (overlooking the Wynn Lagoon).
Andre’s (Monte Carlo) – Repeatedly voted among the best restaurants in town, Andre’s is essentially housed in a 1930s Las Vegas home that has been converted into a charming, comfortable castle in the French countryside. Serving decadent French cuisine – everyone who leaves here is wowed. There are three private dining rooms and even a Louis XVI room, where diners can enjoy cognac and cigars. Tables are covered with Versace porcelain, candlelight, and fresh flowers. The menu is seasonal and always features an abundance of fresh seafood, poultry, and meats; try the duck wrapped in hazelnut crust.
Sushi Roku (Caesars Palace) – Los Angeles’ popular sushi hotspot is now available in Sin City. With its critically acclaimed modern Japanese food and zen-style atmosphere, Sushi Roku isn’t just a favorite with young, hip visitors, locals flock here too! And not only is the scene fabulous, but the food is to die for. Specialties include seared yellowtail sashimi with ponzu and diced chili peppers, and baked lobster roll with spicy creamy sauce. The signature cocktails are amazing; try the “Cantaloupe Martini” or the “Tokyo Cooler”. And if you’re in the mood for a view, booths 603 and 604 are elevated and allow you to look out over the Strip.
Piero’s Italian Cuisine If you’re looking to relive the days of the Rat Pack, head to this retro-styled Las Vegas mainstay off the casino strip (located at 355 Convention Center Drive). Piero’s has leather booths and an atmosphere infused with attitude. Don’t be surprised if you see some familiar familiar faces here; They also can’t stay away from the Roman-style stuffed artichokes and the restaurant’s signature spumoni.
Prime (Bellagio) – For beautiful views of Bellagio’s dancing fountains, visit Prime. The steaks come with six types of mustard and five sauces, all of which add sophistication to any cut. The restaurant’s signature steak is veal porterhouse with kumquat chutney and pineapple and caramelized cauliflower. And the dessert of choice, the chocolate cake with a warm, gooey center, isn’t too bad either! Note: If you’ve had a good day at the tables, enjoy a $ 1,050 shot of Chivas Royal Salute (bottled and released in 1953 in honor of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II).
Fleur De Lys (Mandalay Bay): Prix fixe contemporary French cuisine (with a Mediterranean twist) is presented as a work of art in this romantic and elegant enclave. Named one of the 2005 “50 Most Popular Restaurants in the Nation”, this is for many discerning palates, hands down the best food in Las Vegas. The food isn’t the only thing impressive here though, Fleur De Lys features a floral arrangement of 3,500 fresh ice pink rosebuds, the theater-style curtains on the small tables, and the hand-painted porcelain on each table just radiates grace and grace. style. If you are a vegetarian, don’t worry: the chef has been known to prepare something unique just for you.
Olives (Bellagio): A Mediterranean gem overlooking the lake (Bellagio’s dancing fountains), Olive’s is the less expensive relative of The Mirage’s Onda (as well as a branch of our boy Todd English’s original Boston-based restaurant). Don’t miss out on their signature wood-fired flatbreads with imaginative toppings and small goat cheese dumplings wrapped in a black olive flavored wrapper. Just make sure you leave room for the vanilla vanilla souffle – it’s so good it should actually be off-limits!
Michael’s Steakhouse (Barbary Coast Hotel) – A culinary masterpiece for more than 20 years, this intimate gourmet restaurant is known for its epicurean delicacies. Exquisitely furnished in luxurious red velvet, the restaurant features a vaulted ceiling with 40-panel stained glass, oversized wing chairs, and imported Italian marble. When dining here, try signature dishes including the Chateaubriand Bouquetierre or Rack of Lamb. And you must (we say: you must!) Leave room for dessert, like the Bananas Foster, the Cherries Jubilee or the famous selection of chocolate dipped fruits.
Aureole (Mandalay Bay) – The winery meets rappelling competition in this Charlie Palmer masterpiece. It’s as much an Aureole dining event as it is a culinary evening, and the wine list is exceptional (the restaurant boasts nearly 10,000 bottles). With that, guests are greeted by the spectacular 42-foot wine tower that houses these bottles. Then there is the food. The menu changes seasonally and the tasting menu, which changes almost weekly, offers three- and eight-course tasting options. If you see the pork tenderloin with sage wrapped in prosciutto on the menu, don’t hesitate.
Chinois (Caesars Palace) – Chef Wolfgang Puck’s casual Asian and French-inspired cafe features two levels of authentic Asian art, a water feature, and windows large enough to inspire people to watch the Forum Shops Strip. An exhibition-style kitchen allows restaurant guests to watch their tantalizing banquets being prepared. Try the passionately popular Chinese Chicken Salad and Spicy Kung Pao Chicken. If you and your group are particularly hungry, meals can be served “family style” to give you the opportunity to try more than one of Wolfy’s dishes.
Tao (Venetian): A visually stunning 43,000 square foot restaurant, banquet hall, ultra-lounge and nightclub, Tao has been a magnet for those on the “A” list (movie stars, sports celebrities and rockers alike ). Modeled after the sexy and successful New York restaurant of the same name, Tao finds himself under the watchful eye of the lucky and distinctive 20-foot Buddha. With two rooms, The Temple and The Emperor’s Ballroom, Tao boasts a variety of music formats, eight private boxes and an infinity pool. The menu includes Hong Kong, Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes with full entrees and small plates. Tao also has an extensive wine list with over 30 sake options. Make your reservations at least a week in advance or even the Buddha himself won’t be able to get you a table.
