From steakhouse dining on the Strip to burgers on the go, Las Vegas has it all when it comes to exciting dining experiences to tickle your tastebuds. It may be famous for its bright lights that dazzle and stage shows that delight, but the Entertainment Capital of the World has also become a world-class culinary destination. Whether you need a rapid refuel before heading back into the casinos or you prefer a romantic dining experience sampling sushi as you linger in the City of Light's never-ending illumination, you’re sure to find a restaurant that exceeds your expectations in every way.
Cañonita
Set right on the Grand Canal, Cañonita is an ideal place to enjoy traditional Mexican favorites while watching the gondolas glide by on the waterfront.
Cañonita fuses heritage with innovation by staying true to a menu of soulful, scratch-made Mexican recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From flavor-packed street tacos cozied in hand-pressed tortillas to spicy sauces and house-made guacamole carefully crafted from authentic recipes, every meal is a feast for the eyes and adventure for the taste buds. Executive Chef and Mexico City native Daniel Marquez lends his creativity to traditional dishes while also incorporating items inspired by his travels throughout his home country.
The restaurant’s dining room comes alive with the sizzle of carne asada and the rattle of jalapeño margaritas where color-soaked walls, rich leather, and warm wood furnishings bring a sense of comfort. Outside the restaurant, Cañonita’s Street Taqueria food truck façade recreates an essential element of Mexico City’s culinary and cultural landscape. The walk-up experience features a variety of street foods and house-infused margaritas located along the Grand Canal facing St. Mark’s Square.
Phone: 702-420-2561
Chica
John Kunkel, owner and founder of 50 Eggs Inc.’s newest concept, Chica Las Vegas, delivers the robust and vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine combined with a dynamic wine and mixology program. Crafted by celebrity Latina chef Lorena Garcia, the diverse menu draws inspiration from classic dishes and will give guests the opportunity to explore the flavors of Latin American cuisine as one culture, with influences from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, among many more. Eater Las Vegas calls Chica “the most-anticipated Las Vegas restaurant set to debut in spring of 2017,” and it is open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Multiple private dining areas will offer group space to enjoy a variety of events, from cocktail parties to large seated dinners.
Boasting the first Latina on the Las Vegas Strip, Chica promises to delight its diners with an astounding array of amazing dishes. There is no shortage of deliciousness to be found among Chef Garcia’s offerings, which create a delightful trail of flavors whose influences stretch from the tip of South America all the way to Las Vegas. Each and every bit of culturally unique food finds its pedigree equally in the homes of Peru or El Salvador as it does in the top restaurants of Mexico or Argentina. The home cooking that is enjoyed by the people of Central America and South America finds a home here in Chef Garcia’s kitchen, enhanced and made even more vibrant for Chica. Latin fusion cuisine is Chef Garcia’s forte, and it shows: appetizers, main courses, desserts, and even the drinks are specially crafted for their heritage and made to fit the modern, dynamic venue of Chica.
Phone: 702-805-8472
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Enjoy traditional American steakhouse flavor with a super-chic modern aesthetic at the award-winning AAA Four Diamond CUT by Wolfgang Puck. This second location of the master chef's Beverly Hills restaurant represents the height of culinary fashion and flavor for steak connoisseurs. CUT raises the bar for fine dining, having become the toast of the town with the James Beard Foundation and prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Wine Spectator.
Phone: 702-607-6300
Delmonico Steakhouse
Delmonico Steakhouse is Chef Emeril Lagasse's take on the grand American steakhouse. The restaurant brings back a time when lunch was an event, cocktail hour was not to be missed, and dinner with friends was a celebration. At Delmonico Steakhouse, we remember. Located in The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Delmonico Steakhouse takes its name from the legendary, century-old New Orleans institution, Delmonico Restaurant and Bar.
Phone: 702-414-3737
Mercato Della Pescheria
Mercato Della Pescheria is an authentic Italian and seafood restaurant, serving our guests market-style, so you can smell the aroma of fresh seafood and shellfish at the crudo station, and see for yourself the choicest meats at our macelleria station. Our chef creates authentic Italian restaurant cuisine, with the freshest all-natural ingredients in our open kitchen, where mouthwatering seafood, succulent meats, and homemade pastas are then served, if you wish, with a perfectly paired wine from the wine cellar.
Phone: 702-837-0309
Smith & Wollensky
Smith & Wollensky has returned to the Las Vegas Strip. The classic steakhouse features an open-concept bar and lounge off the promenade level, a main dining room on the second floor with an impressive wine wall and peek-a-boo view into the famed butcher room, 18-seat bar, a luxurious lounge, an all-glass private room overlooking the bar and promenade, and several private dining rooms fully equipped with accommodations allowing for groups of 20 to 500 – perfect for any date night or corporate gathering. Enjoy over-the-top steak and wine experiences featuring USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood, and award-winning wine lists, served with unparalleled hospitality for the ultimate in Vegas steakhouse dining, including a one-of-a-kind American wagyu Snake River Farms whole roasted porterhouse.
Phone: 702-637-1515
SUSHISAMBA
SUSHISAMBA offers a modern dining experience with flair. Award-winning design firm ICRAVE designed the interior, drawing on years of experience in the hospitality industry to create a hip restaurant with an architectural glass facade, dramatic 16-foot ceilings, and carnival-inspired ambience. At the heart of the restaurant is an oversize art installation that explodes outward and envelops the eating spaces, where you can sample delicate dishes or the signature caviar service.
Phone: 702-607-0700
TAO Asian Bistro & Restaurant
Experience a taste of the Orient at TAO Asian Bistro, which offers delicacies from China, Japan, and Thailand. Fresh food is expertly crafted and served in the dining room, where a 20-foot-tall Buddha floats above an infinity pool brimming with Japanese koi. With an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine and invigorating decor, TAO is just the thing to revitalize you before a night on the Strip.
Phone: 702-388-8338
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is a self-proclaimed house of worship for farm-fresh ingredients and classic Southern dishes and culture. Dining at Yardbird means experiencing classic Southern hospitality and dining on fresh, regional fare with a modern twist. Whether you want to duck out of the midday sun to sip some sweet tea or take a break from betting to snack on fried chicken, Yardbird has the table set for you.
Phone: 702-297-6541
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