Hughes Center Area

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Conveniently close to the airport and to the Las Vegas Strip, here are some spots you just can’t miss on your visit.

Musashi Japanese Steakhouse

The “Japanese steakhouse” was an early introduction to a complex, multifaceted cuisine for a lot of Americans, and the time-tested Musashi evokes the spirit of that era. It’s in the tourism corrido...

Lotus of Siam

Lotus of Siam was thrust into the international spotlight a couple of decades ago when a prominent food writer said it was perhaps the best Thai restaurant in the country. That reputation has endur...

Via Focaccia

While Ellis Island’s counter-service sandwich shop is a relative newcomer to Las Vegas, it was eagerly anticipated and immediately embraced by Las Vegas foodies. That’s because its Sicilian-born ow...

Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

Metro Pizza scored big among those surveyed, with a number of the experts specifically mentioning the chainlet’s newest location on Sky Pointe Drive in the northern part of the valley, where it sha...

Pub 365

Named for the number of days in the year, this pub (tucked away inside the Tuscany Casino) has the same number of rotating beers on its list. Definitely a contender for one of the largest beer sele...

Firefly Tapas Kitchen + Bar (Multiple Locations)

“As Spanish cuisine explodes in popularity across the valley, let’s not forget that Firefly is the O.G. of the local tapas scene, and continues to offer great food at a fair price,” notes Food and ...

Fogo De Chao

A pick in the Brazilian category by Social Media Marketing Manager Emily Romero (@eatmelasvegas) and Esther’s Kitchen Chef/Owner James Trees, this Brazilian steakhouse with gaucho chefs is a carniv...

Cleaver

Cleaver’s owner, Nectaly Mendoza, helped launch a Las Vegas cocktail renaissance at his other local business, Herbs & Rye. Unfortunately, the Italian steakhouse cuisine offered there has never quit...

Marrakech Mediterranean Restaurant

Conventioneers and conference attendees have been flocking to this place since 1979 -- an eternity in Las Vegas. Along the way, locals have gotten in on the fun. Marrakech offers only one menu, wh...

The Front Yard

Ellis Island was home to one of Las Vegas’ first breweries, opened in 1998. And while most of their brewing now takes place in Utah, the Ellis family still produces a well-rounded collection of qua...