Sharing some of my favorite places to dine in Vegas.
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Vegas has really transformed. You can zip-line 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.
Le Thai — great Thai food on Fremont Street. They have added a location too. Can be a long wait but worth it! Le Thai
ECHO — I loved her former place Eat that was in the same location. I have to imagine that ECHO is amazing! Need to check it out ECHO
MTO Café — the original was in downtown near the City building. Great comfort food. Unfortunately, was not a fan of the one in Downtown Summerlin. Not the same vibe. Looks like they have closed both but the website hints that they may return. MTO Café
Center Strip
There is so much great dining in Vegas. Every hotel has top chef restaurant offerings. 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.
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
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
Grand Lux Cafe – another tradeshow attendee favorite. Huge menu, great service, and large portions. (Think Cheesecake Factory as they are related) Two located in Venetian and Palazzo respectively. Both great! Grand Lux Cafe – Venetian
High Steaks – The latest steakhouse at the top of the Rio Hotel and Casino just minutes off strip on Flamingo. The view is amazing!!! It used to be the Voodoo Lounge for a very long time.
Top of the Voodoo Lounge Nov 2013
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
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
Leticia’s Cocina – sadly moved out of my immediate neighborhood in the northwest but is still close enough! Two locations now in Vegas with one being inside the northwest located Santa Fe Casino. You will not find this location on her website however. Leticia’s Cantina
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. Tea and Whisk
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
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. Madhouse Coffee – Southwest
Pinches Tacos — used to frequent their restaurant in the Downtown Container Park. Over time looks like they just have one Vegas location now in Gramercy which is one of my favorite off strip dining locations. Pinches Taco
Fleming’s — was once my Friday night regular spot for a great steak, glass of wine and cool ambiance. Oh and I LOVE CRÈME BRÛLÉE!!
Pancho’s – I have been finding myself here quite often for lunch and dinner. Huge menu, friendly service. My favorite is the Del Mar Taco Salad. Lot’s of crab and shrimp on board that salad. Located in Downtown Summerlin shopping mall.
Old School Vegas – Gotta Do Once, or Twice
Bob Taylor’s Original Ranch House
So many good memories of dinners with friends at this place over the years.
Nice place for date night or getting together with out of town friends.
Great place to dine with friends staying on the Strip.
Another place with so many memories of meals with family and friend. Not far from South Point if you are staying at that end of the S. LV Blvd.
Another nice place for date night or getting together with out of town friends. Located downtown in Four Queens.
Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge
Long standing, award winner.