We live and dine in Orange County, but we frequent Las Vegas and always stay on the strip, so we can give a great perspective for visitors looking for the best restaurants that span all price ranges. There are more options than we could ever try, but we’ll show you our favorites!
We’ll define “on the strip” as roughly anything on Las Vegas Blvd., from Mandalay Bay all the way up to The Strat Hotel. And if you’re willing to go off the strip, there is a whole other world of incredible eats, still under a 10-15 minute ride away. Make sure to see our list of favorite restaurants off the Las Vegas strip too. If you’re looking for something as the sun is rising check out our list of the best breakfast in Vegas as well.
When your bellies are full from dining you can take a break from dining with the best things to do on the Las Vegas strip! Below is our constantly evolving list of what we think are the best restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip.
1. Mother Wolf ($$$), Fontainebleau Hotel
The most surprising thing about this restaurant was just about every single dish was spot on. To me, this is absolutely not the norm when dining anywhere fancy or not. So we were just in constant shock as the dishes rolled out, that one after another, everything was amazing: pizza, fried squash blossoms, their famous bread, meatballs, shrimp, steak, lamb chops, penne, cocktails, bread pudding and tiramisu.
We tried and loved just about everything. The only thing our large group was not happy with was the undercooked cacio e pepe–trust me it was way under al dente.
Mother Wolf is semi upscale classic Italian dining, which they describe as a “tribute to la cucina Romana – a mosaic of ancient, pastoral, and urban culinary heritage.” The dining room has an open feeling dining room connected to other diners that feels more lively than intimate. Their professional waitstaff was on point–friendly, funny, efficient, and not stuffy at all.
We’re happy to know there’s a location back home by us in Los Angeles if we ever wanted to revisit, and another location for y’all out in Miami too.
Type of food: Italian
Price: $$$ ($60-90 pp)
What to order: pizza, bread, squash blossoms, steak, cocktails
Hotel: Fontainebleau
Address: 2777 South Las Vegas Blvd Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
2. The Golden Tiki ($$)
I’ve been to many tiki bars in Southern California and while traveling, but The Golden Tiki holds a special place in my heart. They’ve got the right cocktail of high quality drinks, quirky and high quality tiki decorations, live singers, history and shock value–it’s just all around fun.
First of all at a tiki bar, I need the drinks to be good. I’ve been here multiple times now, and whether you’re ordering off the regular menu, or happy hour menu, classic tiki drinks, tiki themed shots, or fish bowl, we haven’t had a bad drink yet. I love the painkiller here! The Dole soft serve reminds me of the same dessert back home at Disneyland’s Trader Sam’s tiki bar. If you’re craving a bite, they have great snacks here too.
There’s a lively atmosphere here, usually crowded at any time of day (they’re open 24 hours a day!) And it’s cozy, dim-lit environment where you can escape the heat to enjoy your drinks. Make sure to enjoy the bar decor, the many shrunken heads on display, even the bathroom decor and wallpaper–this place is packed with decorations.
It’s an extra treat here if you catch their live singers during happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays. We’ve had the pleasure of catching two singers on different occasions and both were excellent. This is a spot we keep coming back to since it’s a very short ride to from The Strip. Make sure you make a reservation ahead of time because it get’s packed during prime lunch and dinner times.
Type of food: Tiki Bar, Lounge
Price: $$ ($20-50 pp)
What to order: Painkiller, Dole Soft Serve & Pineapple Juice, Mai Tai, Fishbowl
Address: 3939 W Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89102
Website | Yelp
3. Bavette’s Steakhouse ($$$), Park MGM Hotel
We’ve heard good things from Bavette’s Steakhouse from friends and from locals in Vegas so we finally tried it and were thoroughly impressed. Bavette’s Steakhouse is a cornerstone of Chicago (a city we also LOVE) which opened in 2012, and this Vegas location’s opening being around 2018. We’ve actually dined at this Vegas location multiple times as of summer 2025. This steakhouse is located inside Park MGM, and was a classy, very dimly lit, and lively vibe.
We got a half order of bread, one wagyu cheeseburger ($37), one dry aged ribeye ($100) cooked medium rare with a side of wild mushrooms, and one order of mashed potatoes. Sounds pretty plain on paper but everything was surprisingly delicious. I was shocked because most of my steak experiences are mediocre, overpriced, and end with me thinking I could just make the same thing at home. But this was not the case here!
We also tried the branzino ($52) here, which comes deboned for ease of eating. This fish was excellent. Well seasoned, just the right firm texture, on a bed of slightly minty pesto–I’d definitely order this again.
It was great quality steak and burger, great service and ambiance—I’m definitely coming back to Bavette’s in the future. For reference our bill for two people was $183 before tip.
Oh I should also mention we got some complimentary cocktails, and an amuse bouche at the start—this was unexpected but it may be related to us booking this restaurant on the MGM app with what was labeled as a “VIP” registration. So if you have this option you may get similar perks.
Type of food: Steakhouse
Price: $$$ ($60-120 pp)
What to order: dry aged steak, cheeseburger, branzino
Address: Park MGM Hotel, 1st floor, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
4. Red Dwarf
One of the best pizzas I’ve had in Las Vegas (and maybe some of the best I’ve had anywhere!) was off the strip & inside a dive bar. Red Dwarf offers both tropical tiki drinks and a low-key atmosphere, along with one of the best Detroit-style pizzas in the city.
We ordered the white pizza, which came layered with a cheese blend, mushrooms, and was topped with a creamy garlic sauce, all on their signature Detroit-style crust. We loved the airy and crispy crust that reminded us a lot of focaccia. I haven’t had many Detroit-style pizzas, but this is one of my favorites so far. We’ve also tried the Meatsa Meatsa (pepperoni, sausage, brown sugar glazed ham) and the Pineapple Does Belong on Pizza (brown sugar glazed ham, pineapple, jalapeño) and they were all delicious.
Since it was a tiki bar, we also ordered a painkiller, which was on the stronger end of drinks, but solid. Red Dwarf also makes seasonal cocktails, too. Personally I prefer tiki drinks at The Golden Tiki or Stray Pirate in Vegas, so I would not come to Red Dwarf only for tiki drinks.
You’ll have to drive to the east side of Las Vegas to get to this bar, but it’s definitely worth the drive from the main strip. It’s about 3 miles / 11 minutes to drive from Wynn hotel to this pizza joint. There’s plenty of parking, and you’ll know you’ve found the right place when you see a red-colored building. Red Dwarf also has live music throughout the week, so make sure to check out who’s playing on their website. Note that this is a bar, so all guests must be 21 to enter because they check for ID at the entrance.
Type of food: pizza, dive bar, tiki bar
Price: $ ($20 pp)
What to order: signature Detroit-style White Pie pizza, Meatsa Meatsa, Pineapple Does Belong on Pizza
Address: Eastside off the strip, 1305 Vegas Valley Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Website | Yelp
5. LPM Restaurant & Bar ($$$), The Cosmopolitan
After being burned at many popular and expensive restaurants in Las Vegas, our expectations going into LPM Restaurant & Bar weren’t very high. And we were pleasantly surprised at how much we loved the quality and execution of all our dishes during dinner. LPM features French Mediterranean cuisine that completely takes you out of the bustling glamor of The Cosmopolitan and straight into the French Riviera.
LPM offers à la carte and tasting menu options for brunch and dinner, as well as a cocktail hour menu at the bar. As you sit down, you’ll find fresh on-the-vine tomatoes, a whole lemon, and a serrated knife that’s meant for you to dress the complimentary rosemary bread and rich extra virgin olive oil. For dinner, we opted for à la carte and ordered thinly sliced octopus dressed with lemon and green chili, garlic-buttery escargot that was perfectly tender, rosemary French fries, and a seasonal lobster risotto that showcased the umami complexity of the seafood broth. We were very impressed by all of the dishes we ordered because they featured fresh ingredients and simple, but well-executed cooking.
One of the best things LPM offers is its bar menu. You’ll need to try their famous tomatini cocktail that is a caprese in a glass, and they mean it! This drink takes you on a journey of multiple layers of savory and tangy flavors, making it feel like you’re drinking caprese. If tomatoes aren’t your thing, there’s also an experiential cocktail menu called “Recipes for our Friends” that celebrates French artist Jean Cocteau. This menu is full of fun flavors, including toasted pineapple, Greek yogurt, and white cacao. There’s also a non-alcoholic cocktail menu.
You’ll find LPM Restaurant & Bar on the 3rd floor of the Boulevard Tower in The Cosmopolitan. Reservations are easy, but if you’re planning a large group, it’s best to reserve in advance. During nice weather, you can also sit on the outdoor patio.
Type of food: French, Mediterranean
Price: $$$ ($ pp)
What to order: tomatini, seasonal risotto, thinly sliced octopus
Address: The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 3 Boulevard Tower, Level Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
6. Din Tai Fung ($$), Aria Hotel
Din Tai Fung is always a comforting and familiar meal no matter where we eat it (Costa Mesa, Portland, or Las Vegas). Every time we stay at the Aria, we like to hit up Din Tai Fung when we crave Asian food. Our favorites are the pork xiao long bao, cucumber salad, sweet and sour pork ribs, and chocolate xiao long bao. You can order to-go as well.
I’ve yet to order an entree at this restaurant, which I didn’t like. I’m also very happy to see lots of vegan options that actually taste great, such as vegan spicy wontons, soy noodle salad, tofu noodles, vegan wonton soup, and vegan noodles with sesame sauce.
Like most of their locations, Din Tai Fung is super popular even when there are tons of other food options on the strip. You might need to wait a bit for walk-ins if you can’t make a reservation beforehand. Luckily, Din Tai Fung at Aria is plugged into their MGM app, so you can make a reservation using your mobile app. Din Tai Fung is located on the casino floor at Aria.
Type of food: Taiwanese
Price: $$ ($60 pp)
What to order: pork xiao long bao, cucumber salad, sweet and sour pork ribs, chocolate xiao long bao
Address: Aria hotel, 1st floor, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89158
Website | Yelp
7. Bardot Brasserie ($$$), Aria Hotel
We’ve dined at Bardot Brasserie for brunch and dinner and liked the French-inspired ambiance. Bardot Brasserie is by Chef Michael Mina, who says this restaurant was inspired by Hemmingway’s time in Paris.
You’ll find traditional French brasserie dishes like French onion soup, escargot, and steak. Since Bardot Brasserie prides itself on its beef Wellington, we ordered this for brunch and split one order three ways, although you can easily share this with four people. I also liked their caviar service, which comes with mini potato latkes and blinis.
If you love live music, I recommend visiting during brunch because there’s a live singer and a small band playing covers at the front. Dinner has a similar vibe sans music, but it’s still very lively and fun. Making reservations here is relatively easy within a week of visiting. It’s located at the Aria on the Promenade level next to Carbone, across from the four massive prints of Christopher Walken.
Type of food: French brasserie
Price: $$$ ($75 pp)
What to order: Beef Wellington, caviar service, escargot
Address: Aria hotel, Promenade on 2nd floor, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89158
Website | Yelp
8. Carbone ($$$$), Aria Hotel
Just like its sister restaurant in New York, Carbone in Las Vegas is one tough reservation to obtain. But once you get it, you’ll be rewarded with their (famous) savory and spicy rigatoni, a tangy, fresh-made Caesar salad, and a fancy dining table experience. The spicy rigatoni was my favorite dish here, and I made a spicy vodka pasta recipe to eat this back at home too!
I’ve dined here a couple of times and have had different experiences, which were potentially dependent on the time of night–from exquisite, old-school service with Italian music humming above at 6:00 pm to a somewhat relaxed host and hip-hop sounds bursting through the speakers at 11:00 pm.
Regardless of the time, the food was delicious, and the interior decor made you feel like you were dining in an old Italian-American restaurant you’d find in New York. Reservations open 30 days in advance, so if you want to eat here, sign up ahead of time because I’ve heard they turn walk-ins away. If you have a host at an MGM property, they might be able to hook it up with a reservation too (this is how we got last minute reservations!). Carbone is located at the Aria on the Promenade level across from Bardot Brasserie.
Type of food: Italian American
Price: $$$$ ($125-200 pp)
What to order: spicy rigatoni, Caesar salad
Address: Aria hotel, Promenade on 2nd floor, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89158
Website | Yelp
9. The Mayfair Supper Club ($$$$), Bellagio Hotel
The Mayfair Supper Club is one of my favorite dining experiences in Las Vegas because it combines my favorite things: live music and food. Specifically, on Sunday nights, The Mayfair Supper Club features a live jazz band that plays various genres of music throughout their dinner service.
I was expecting lots of songs from the Gershwins, but happily welcomed lots of newer music, like Britney(!), remixed into jazz. Sometimes, the band and singers seemed to be in sync with the beautiful Bellagio fountain show outside that you could see from the dining room. Note that due to the music, it can be pretty loud inside. So, it may be hard to have a quiet conversation with your dining guests, but the band takes breaks every 15 minutes or so.
I really came for the show, but I was also pleasantly surprised at how good dinner was. My favorites were the truffle pasta, fresh lobster, Caesar salad, and prime rib. We were plenty full after dinner. It’s a menu based on many American classics, and you can choose from an a la carte menu or prix fixe option.
The beautiful and maximalist interiors were striking once you entered–full of deep teals and pink hues covering the lobby, bar, and dining room. We highly recommend getting a reservation because this place is very popular for celebrations. On Fridays and Saturdays, they also have a Mayfair Afterdark live show that features acrobatics, music, and dining.
Type of food: American
Price: $$$$ ($150 pp)
What to order: truffle pasta, prime rib, lobster, Caesar salad
Hotel: Bellagio, casino floor
Address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
10. Tekka Bar ($$), Cosmopolitan Hotel
No matter how busy Cosmopolitan gets, you can always rely on an opening at Tekka Bar: Handroll & Sake. It’s similar to other handroll spots like Los Angeles’ Kazunori, where you sit at the bar and order from a prix fix or a la carte handroll menu. This spot is an excellent restaurant if you need something quick and tasty. My favorite rolls to order are salmon, king crab, and bay scallops. They also offer beer on tap and sake options.
Tekka also offers take-out options; however, they only make cut rolls instead of traditional handrolls for takeout–see my post explaining the difference. They don’t take reservations, but the service is relatively fast, and seats open quickly. Since it’s located in Block 16 Food Hall, there are also other options, such as donuts from District Donuts or chicken sandwiches from Hattie B’s.
Type of food: Japanese
Price: $$ ($40 pp)
What to order: fresh hand rolls
Hotel: Cosmopolitan Hotel, Boulevard Tower Level 2 in the Block 16 Food Hall
Address: 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
11. Bazaar Meat ($$$$), The Venetian Resort
We never got a chance to try Bazaar Meat by José Andrés while it was still in LA, so his Las Vegas location was the next best option. First and foremost, Bazaar Meat is known for its vast array of bone-in ribeye and certified Japanese Wagyu beef options. The servers helped us a lot with selecting different options and even let us choose the exact steak to sear. We opted for Washugyu Angus ribeye, Snow-Aged Wagyu, and Ohmi Wagyu for our party of 6, and enjoyed the tableside Wagyu searing show. We’ve had wagyu in Tokyo, and these pieces were JUST as tender and rich.
The little snacks on the menu were some of my favorite bites, like the famous cotton candy foie gras that balanced sweet and rich in a perfect bite. We also ordered the A5 “Philly cheesesteak” that was thinly seared pieces of wagyu on top of a puff ball filled with cheese; This was one of my favorite dishes of the night because the “airbread” pita was the right amount of crispiness when paired with the sharp white cheddar filling and salty, corned beef Wagyu.
Bazaar Meat is a sister restaurant to his recently opened Bar Mar restaurant in both Las Vegas and Chicago. We visited Bazaar Meat when it was at the Sahara hotel (its last day there was in September 2025), but it has now relocated to The Venetian Resort.
Type of food: steakhouse, Spanish, tapas
Price: $$$$ ($165 pp)
What to order: cotton candy foie gras, A5 “cheesesteak,” wagyu, bone-in ribeye
Address: The Venetian Resort, 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
12. Tacos El Gordo ($), North & South Strip
If you want authentic, flavor-packed tacos, a no-frills vibe, way better quality than fast food, and having a full meal for ~$15, Tacos El Gordo is a must try.
My first Tacos El Gordo experience was many years ago at the Chula Vista, CA location, just 10 miles away from the California-Mexico border. Being from Orange County, it was still quite a drive to still stand in line for 30+ minutes for tacos. But it was a fun experience with groups of friends, and the tacos were incredible and hit the spot e-v-e-r-y time.
Tacos El Gordo first opened in Las Vegas in 2010, and since the locations in Chula Vista and San Diego, CA were much closer to me, I’ve never opted to try it in Vegas, but I’m glad I finally did! Their store setup is the same and unusual setup: there are about 7 lines at the main counter, and you choose a line based on the type of meat you want. So if you want, for example two tacos, and one type of meat for each, you will have to queue up twice–or come with friends and have each line up in different ones and order for each other. And of course the food is just as good as I remember in California.
We dined at the location on Sunset, just south of The Strip, since we wanted to just drive up and park. We had: asada tacos – tender, flavorful, comes with thick smear of guacamole, adobada tacos: rich/fatty, slightly tangy and flavorful, and asked for a side of grilled onions, yellow peppers, and jalapeños which were excellent. The peppers were grilled tender, not charred, then oiled and salted. The tacos are decently sized. I ate four total, but could have been good with three.
Everything was well-balanced: the seasoning, the meat tenderness, and the tortilla quality was great. There’s a salsa bar there, but if you order the tacos “with everything”, they’re good to go after a squeeze of lime. Definitely returning here on future trips.
Type of food: Tijuana style tacos
Price: $ ($13 pp)
What to order: carne asada taco, adobada taco, ask for side of grilled peppers & onions
Address: North Strip: 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 & South Strip: 2560 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Website | Yelp
13. Peppermill ($$), North Strip
The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge is one of my favorite eateries because it’s got a vintage flare, an affordable menu, great drinks, and huge portions. When you’ve been out all night on the strip, and it’s three in the morning, you can always rely on Peppermill to be ready to bring the goods.
One of my favorite dishes is the chicken fried steak plate with freshly fried chicken steak and gravy, eggs, toast, and hashbrowns. It’s enough to feed two people or a very hungry athlete. Don’t skip out on their cocktail menu because their piña coladas are so good. If you want to stop by their fireside lounge, it’s the perfect place to relax and grab a drink on the strip.
It’s open 24 hours on the weekends, and on the weeknights, they’re open past midnight most days. On a busy Saturday night, we had no issues reserving a party of 10 by calling ahead around 4:00 p.m. the same day. And if you want a souvenir to remember the night, they also have photographers who will take your photo and print out a special memento for a small fee.
Type of food: American diner & lounge
Price: $$ ($40 pp)
What to order: chicken fried steak plate, piña colada
Address: 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
14. Craftsteak ($$$$), MGM Grand Hotel
Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak is a traditional steakhouse inside the MGM Grand that offers an a la carte menu filled with dry-aged meat, fatty wagyu, fresh seafood, and poultry. This restaurant is known for sourcing beef from famous ranchers and artisanal producers like Snake River Farms.
We dined here with a group of three people, and we got to share many items on the menu. We tasted the dinner rolls, fries, roasted onion, seared scallops, ribeye steak, brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. We also sipped on some glasses of wine here. Overall, the food is pretty high quality, even if it’s not too adventurous. If you want a slightly upscale classic steak experience, this is it. We spent about $120 per person, which is a bit pricey in my opinion.
You’ll find Craftsteak in the District area of MGM Grand, right next to other famous restaurants like Morimoto and Wolfgang Puck. Finding a reservation at Craftsteak is very accessible, and you can even find many available times on the same day.
Type of food: Steakhouse
Price: $$$$ ($120 pp)
What to order: steak, french fries, potatoes, mushrooms
Address: MGM Grand Hotel, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
15. Harvest ($$$), Bellagio Hotel
Harvest at the Bellagio focuses on traditional American dishes like filet mignon, braised salmon, and roasted chicken, all made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. They have a full bar and offer many cocktails, wines, and beer.
I’ve been here a few times now and have been amazed at the quality of the food each time. I’ve tried items such as raw oysters, gem salad, filet mignon, bone marrow, potatoes, seasonal fish entree, and cheesecake. The seasonal fish entree was so good I got it again on a future visit.
Harvest also offers a vegan menu for diners on a plant-based diet. Harvest is open for dinner, and it’s pretty easy to book a table on the same day or even walk up. They also offer a happy hour daily from 5:00-6:00 p.m. with discounts on cocktails and snacks. You’ll find Harvest on the first floor of the Bellagio. Like everything else in the Bellagio, it can be difficult to find, but it is down a long and windy hallway between the main lobby and the MGM tram.
Type of food: American
Price: $$$ ($80-200 pp)
What to order: raw oysters, seasonal fish entree
Address: Bellagio Hotel, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
16. Wing Lei ($$$$), Wynn Hotel
With its elevated ceilings, gilded interiors, and an outdoor backdrop of a serene garden featuring a larger-than-life gold dragon, Wing Lei is what I would imagine a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant at the Wynn to look like (but it seems only the Wing Lei in Macau is Michelin-rated). There’s even a sign enforcing a smart casual dress code at the front–which I appreciate–and online reviews show they actually turn you away if you wear sneakers or shorts. With all the fancy stuff noted, I’d only come back to eat the Peking duck at Wing Lei (if I wanted to drop major cash).
Wing Lei is known for their tableside service of imperial Peking duck, and this was one of if not the best one we’ve eaten. It was also the priciest Peking duck I’ve ever ordered ($138), which is not surprising given the level of ambiance at this restaurant. The service begins with a server rolling a cart full of accoutrements, including options of crepes and/or bao, sliced scallions, cucumbers, and three versions of hoisin sauce (original, sesame, and truffle).
You’ll also start with a rich and very tasty duck consommé. The Peking duck is the center of the show on the rolling cart and cut tableside–you’ll also have an option to order fried rice with the leftover duck meat on the carcass. The server assembles an example of a duck crepe and a bao and leaves the rest for you to assemble as you eat.
While we did notice that part of our duck had a slight burnt section, this didn’t ruin the experience. The majority of the duck had such crispy skin and tender meat that we pushed aside the thought of the small burnt piece. The skin was so crunchy, it reminded me a lot of roasted lechon! We also noticed that it was a lot less oily than other Peking ducks we’ve had previously. The thinly folded bao and crepes were also great and not too thick (although I would’ve liked less cornstarch in between each of the pieces of crepes).
Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend any of the other items we ordered because we found them too sweet, such as the Alaskan salad, which had a very creamy (possibly mayo-based) and very sweet dressing that covered the entire dish. The duck fried rice was good, but it wasn’t any different than most fried rice I’ve ordered for a fraction of the cost. The rice pudding we ordered was just okay, and the three other complimentary sweet treats they gave didn’t stand out.
I would only revisit Wing Lei to order the Peking duck–which was phenomenal.
Type of food: Chinese
Price: $$$$ ($169 pp before tip)
What to order: imperial Peking duck
Address: Wynn Hotel, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
17. Egghead ($), Aria Hotel
As someone on a daily potato diet, I eat at Egghead frequently whenever I’m in Vegas and staying at the Aria. If you’ve ever been to Egg Slut at its first location inLos Angeles or right next door at the Cosmopolitan, then you’ll love Egg Head. I love The Soho, which is an egg sandwich with tomato, bacon, fried shallots and a spicy mayo.
This fast-dining brunch spot is perfect for those who need a quick meal right before hitting the pool or to help fix your morning hangover. I must say the food court where Egg Head is, is much cleaner than the dining area at Cosmo’s Egg Slut.
I always order the crispy hash brown that’s one inch thick, deep-fried, and ultra-crispy in addition to a breakfast sandwich. It’s an affordable and quick breakfast option that’s my go-to. Egghead is located on the Promenade level in the Proper Eats Hall of the Aria. You can order at a kiosk or in person at a cashier.
Type of food: American, breakfast
Price: $ ($20 pp)
What to order: crispy hash brown, the Midtown breakfast sandwich
Address: Aria Hotel, 2nd floor inside Proper Eats Hall, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158
Website | Yelp
18. The Henry ($$), Cosmopolitan Hotel
The Henry offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with comfort dishes like steak and eggs, egg benedict, meatloaf, and steak frites. I’ll be honest, this is not a spot where my group or I go out of our way to dine, but it is good. Think Denny’s but wayyy nicer (and way pricier), with a full bar.
It’s open pretty late, and we go when it’s the only thing open because we don’t want to walk across the street or eat fast food. But it is very good quality, just not a meal that tries to be creative or do anything too fancy. If you want some classic American breakfast, steak, or brunch, you can count on The Henry to deliver delicious food. The cocktails are solid too
Located on the Cosmopolitan casino floor, it’s a fairly popular restaurant that’s filled whenever we walk by. I recommend making a reservation at least a few days in advance, especially if you want to eat at The Henry for brunch. If it’s around dinner time or late night, we rarely have had to wait for a table.
Type of food: American
Price: $$ ($25-40 pp)
What to order: The Henry Burger, fries, steak & eggs, short rib Benedict, breakfast burrito
Address: Cosmopolitan Hotel, 1st floor, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
19. Petrossian Bar ($$$), Bellagio Hotel
We love afternoon tea and tried new spots while traveling, such as Sketch in London, Hotel Mitsui in Kyoto, and the Moana Surfrider in Oahu. The Petrossian Bar is right next to the famous Bellagio conservatory and gardens. You’ll hear live piano playing throughout your meal, and while it sounds nice, the bustling Bellagio lobby is full of tourists, and everything can be pretty loud as you’re sitting in the center of the casino.
The Petrossian Bar offers two options for afternoon tea: traditional afternoon tea ($55 pp) or caviar afternoon tea ($88 pp). Each person gets to choose one tea variety and receives an assortment of small bites, including scones with jam and clotted cream, mini tea sandwiches, and desserts. You can also order more items on the à la carte menu if you want more options on top.
While the dishes and tea were decent in taste, I wouldn’t come back due to the high price point, relative value, and lackluster experience. We originally booked a reservation for three, and upon checking in, we were told the bar had “run out” of afternoon tea spots due to an overbooking by an earlier Bellagio Villa group. This meant, instead of three spots, we were only given enough food and tea for two people. I have never encountered this situation with a restaurant before, and I was confused, especially since we were still able to order more items from the à la carte menu. While the service was satisfactory, it left a bad impression.
This bar offers afternoon tea only from Friday to Sunday, 1:00-4:00 pm, so we recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you decide to try it–hopefully, you won’t run into the same issues we did.
Type of food: American, afternoon tea, caviar
Price: $$$ ($45-75 pp)
What to order: afternoon tea
Address: Bellagio Hotel, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
20. Hakkasan ($$$), MGM Grand Hotel
If you thought Hakkasan was just a club, think again. Right next door to the Hakkasan nightclub is the Cantonese restaurant of the same name, which offers a full menu of Asian favorites with a twist in dark and moody interiors. Since we had a concert to see at the MGM Garden Arena, we popped into Hakkasan for dinner since it was in the same hotel and a 10-minute walk from the restaurant.
This restaurant has an all-black interior with a modern vibe and very high ceilings. There’s a glowing bar, so you really get some of the Hakkasan nightclub vibe. It’s an intimate, slightly upscale feeling and refined all around.
I was happily surprised by some items we ordered, like the crispy duck salad that used microgreens and pomelo or the supreme seafood clay pot with pea shoot custard. I highly recommend Hakkasan if you’re craving Asian food on the strip. I would make a reservation at Hakkasan at least a week ahead if you have a specific time; however, it’s not impossible to get seated as a walk-in if you come when it opens.
Type of food: Cantonese, Asian
Price: $$$ ($80-120 pp)
What to order: crispy duck salad, Peking duck bao, supreme seafood clay pot
Address: MGM Grand, 1st floor, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
21. Delilah ($$$$), Wynn Hotel
At the Wynn hotel & casino, Delilah offers a very classy, upscale dining experience with live music on certain days. The live band was great, and the singler that night was powerful and incredibly talented. However this place is incredibly loud and you have to yell to have a conversation–but some like this atmosphere. The food is fancy, safe, American fare, not trying to be inventive or creative. I would say it is quite pricey at the $166+ per person we spent.
The dining room was packed to the brim with very loud patrons, with the live band and singer competing for your ears. I was pleasantly surprised by the singer’s powerful voice, covering hard to sing songs by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, and others.
We ordered a lot including: Spanish octopus, 18 oz ribeye, rack of lamb (we ordered 4 pieces but were given and charged for the 8 piece), crab pasta (oversalted), asparagus side, carrot soufflé, truffle fries, cocktails and dessert. The octopus was surprisingly tender. Lamb was nicely cooked, not too gamey, but nothing extra special. The steak was solid, if a bit charred–good but not as amazing as our dry-aged ribeye at Bavette’s Steakhouse. The carrot soufflé was very sweet, and similar to sweet potato pie from Thanksgiving. Excuse the photos because it was almost pitch black in there!
Everything seemed like safe, upscale American food, which wasn’t incredibly creative, and it totaled $166 per person before tip. Personally, the noise level is too much for me to return because it’s hard to have a proper conversation here–for reference I attended EDC the night before this so this isn’t just about ‘loud’. The seating is packed very tight with waiters and patrons bumping into our seats all night.
This restaurant might be a good fit for you if you prioritize the lively atmosphere, the no-surprises American food, but want a fancy night out. If you want a similar experience, with less table/patron noise, but with more focus on the live performers, consider The Mayfair Supper club in the Bellagio Hotel.
Type of food: New American
Price: $$$$ ($150+ pp)
What to order: Spanish octopus, rack of lamb
Address: Wynn Hotel, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website | Yelp
22. Mizumi ($$$$), Wynn Hotel
I had high hopes for our dinner at Mizumi. The service and ambiance were great here—Mizumi has great vibes, but the food was just standard for how incredibly expensive it was.
Here’s what we tried here: seared yellowtail belly, grilled chicken skin skewers, grilled seabass skewers, shortrib skewers, mushroom skewers, crab croquette, wagyu fried rice, tofu crunch roll, and two cocktails. After tip we totaled $387.05, which is quite a large bill for two people.
The croquettes were too heavy without justification, none of the skewers were better than the ones at my local Japanese izakaya in Orange County, and the wagyu fried rice lacked seasoning. The rest of the dishes were ok, but I was just hoping for better.
The food presentation, lighting, and entire restaurant ambiance were amazing, if that’s what you are really looking for. Perhaps if you’re here just for drinks or cocktails at the bar and to enjoy the ambiance, that might be the only reason I come back here.
But as for the food, it’s nothing I’d really want to come back for, especially at these prices. Nothing was prepared wrong, but it was all just a little lackluster, kind of expected, and not super interesting. For better skewers, go to Raku in Chinatown.
Type of food: Japanese
Price: $$$$ ($100-200 pp)
Address: Wynn Hotel, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-1967
Website | Yelp
23. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon ($$$$) – Not recommended
We’re no strangers to fine dining which you can see on our travel posts, and we spent a lot to dine here with their pre-fixe menu. The staff is all very nice, and the food was solid. But I felt like this restaurant was lacking creativity and passion. The decor looks very 90s & dated. The presentation of food looks fine–fancy but also very expected and overplayed in my humble opinion.
This whole restaurant perhaps target a specific demographic, which is not me, but perhaps someone who wants to be reminded of their youth 20-30 years ago, with very safe food, in a semi fancy feeling environment.
Type of food: French
Price: $$$$
Hotel: MGM Grand, Level 1
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 1, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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