Sharing some of my favorite places to dine in Vegas.
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Vegas has really transformed. You can zipline down Fremont Street under a canopy of lights, visit the Container Park, learn our history at the Mob Museum, and dine dine dine. Here are a few of the local favorites.
MTO Café — downtown near the City building. Great comfort food. Unfortunately, not a fan of the one in Downtown Summerlin. Not the same vibe.
On Main Street across from the City Building. MTO Café
Le Thai — great Thai food on Fremont Street.
Can be a long wait but worth it! Le Thai
Eat — make sure you checkout their hours. Breakfast and lunch only. Cute atmosphere and a great local story behind this place.
Off Carson, easy parking on the street if you go there for breakfast. EAT Downtown Las Vegas
Pinches Tacos — these folks do tacos right and the Downtown Container Park is a must see. Lots of Pinches in town these days. Still like the one Downtown.
Off Fremont Street, easy parking on the street. Family fun in the daytime and adult fun at nite. Pinches Taco
Center Strip
There is so much great dining in Vegas. Every hotel has a top chef restaurant offering. Lot’s of choices. To me when you are here it’s all about the view when you are dining Center Strip. Here are some of the top spots – IMO. Make sure you call for reservations and tell them you want a seat with a view.
Sushi Roku — their plating is amazing! Go at night and get a great view of the Strip. Located in the Forum Shops at Caesars.
Reservations for sure at this one. Sushi Roku
Mon Ami Gabi – classic French Bistro dining in the Paris Hotel & Casino. You will think you are in Paris. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Go at night and watch the fountains at Bellagio from your table. Mon Ami Gabi
Voodoo Steakhouse – great creole inspired steak place. You can not beat the views from the top of The Rio anywhere in town.
Totally worth leaving Center Strip to check out the views. Voodoo Steakhouse at Rio
Delmonico Steakhouse – not known for the views but the place is on every top steakhouse list. Just what you would expect from a restaurant with Emeril’s name on it.
Located in the Venetian Hotel & Casino near the convention center. Reservations for sure, especially during tradeshows. Delmonico Steakhouse
Off Strip Local Favs
Baguette Café — run by the sweetest man and his parent’s that you will ever meet in your life. Great great story behind this place. They also host Gears and Grinds Vegas events for the gear head enthusiast!
Way off the Strip with excellent food. Baguette Cafe Facebook page
Bob Taylors Ranch House – now this is a steak house. It has been in Vegas for years and one of the best kept secrets around.
Any good driver will know how to get you here. Bob Taylor’s Ranch House
Divine Café – moved to the Springs Preserve a while back. Great history about our town at the Preserve, close to downtown.
Their sweet potato tots with sauce is addictive. Divine Café
Milpa – everyone that I have brought to this little contemporary Mexican restaurant in the south part of town just loves it. Such good, fresh food! Service is awesome!
I love their bowls. I always go for the shrimp! Milpa
Table34 – this off strip restaurant in the south part of town is both elegant and amazing. Family sold it to a long time Vegas restaurateur post COVID. I am sure it is still wonderful.
Check the website for hours. Table34
Leticia’s Cocina – sadly moved out of my immediate neighborhood in the northwest but is still close enough! Two locations now in Vegas inside both the Santa Fe Casino.
Looking forward to checking out Leticia Mitchell’s spot off Main Street Letty’s de Leticias Concina.
Tea and Whisk – off Spring Mountain Road this eclectic tea shop is wonderful. Make a reservation to meet Leo. He is a master at his craft. So kind, warm and helpful. A lovely experience.
Nittaya’s Little Kitchen – this little place is always packed and always delicious! There is a sister kitchen in Summerlin that I have not tried called Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen. Love the one out in the Northwest part of town. Everyone I take there loves it.
Nittaya’s Little Kitchen in Northwest
Coffee Religion – Centennial – my little neighborhood coffee shop. I treat myself to their jasmine green tea. A little more $$ than SBX but worth the splurge. They also have incredible food! Big fan of their Turkey Avocado Sandwich. I do want to try their High Tea sometime!
Madhouse Coffee – not a coffee drinker but love the vibe of this place. And the green tea is wonderful. The chocolate confections can be a little naughty! Bring your best girlfriends here.