Al fresco dining, eating outdoors

Al Fresco Dining

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While mother nature may only favor Las Vegas with a few weeks in the spring and a few more in the autumn that are perfect for dining outside, space heaters and misters allow for pleasant al fresco experiences for much of the year.

Spago

When Wolfgang Puck brought Spago to The Forum Shops in 1992, it was considered risky for a chef of his stature to open a restaurant in Las Vegas. After a shaky start, however, it became a local ins...

Al Solito Posto

Chef James Trees dominated our survey’s Italian category, with two of his very different restaurants each scoring more mentions than any other eatery. Where Trees’ Arts District original, Esther’s ...

Americana

The Desert Shores community, with its manmade lakes and waterfront dining, may be the most un-Vegas neighborhood in the Las Vegas Valley. As a result, it’s become a special place for locals seeking...

Beer Park

“I realize there are a lot of restaurants with spectacular views of the Bellagio fountains,” says veteran Las Vegas food writer Al Mancini. “But most of them are formal, pricey and behind glass. I ...

Mon Ami Gabi

This classic French bistro at Paris was recommended by more than a dozen of those surveyed, showing up most in the categories of French Casual and People Watching. Carver Road Hospitality V.P. Brya...

Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar

Dom DeMarco’s is a descendent of the famous DiFara Pizza in Brooklyn. And that New York pedigree shows in pies like the DiFara Special, a simple rendition in which the sauce is topped with mozzarel...

Lago

Lago’s al fresco waterfront dining, just a stone’s throw from the Bellagio Fountains with the Eiffel Tower in the distance, is one of the most spectacular culinary experiences in Las Vegas. And at...

Marché Bacchus

This French bistro has been a consistent favorite among our experts since our very first survey, when it was named by a dozen responders in five different categories. Fans include Secret Burger and...

Delilah

One of our F&B pros describes Delilah as “a stunning experience from the moment you walk past the velvet rope,” and it would be hard to disagree with that assessment. The restaurant channels the o...