Main St. Provisions

The Arts District has undergone a restaurant-driven renaissance over the last few years. And very few establishments have pushed its evolution from bohemian enclave to dining destination as much as Main St. Provisions.

Some of Las Vegas’ most beloved chefs have helmed the kitchen during its short history, each leaving his or her mark on the menu. Some may remember Ellie Parker, who was the restaurant's executive chef until winning Season 24 of Hell's Kitchen and joining the Gordon Ramsay empire. Current exec chef Miguel Tapia (another creative young talent) has built on her work while adding his own personal touches to the menu.

But it’s owner Kim Owens (a native Cajun and former executive at the Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse chain) who has maintained a single vision: a neighborhood restaurant where the menu is warm and welcoming, the staff knows all the regulars by name and even first-time guests feel at home. And it’s her feminine energy that informs the décor, supplied by local artists.

The ingredient-driven menu of upscale comfort foods changes with the seasons, based on what’s fresh and available. You’ll always find a nice selection of carefully sourced steaks. But it’s dishes like crudo, Navajo fry bread, risotto, and duck (along with a top-notch bar program) that make this restaurant so much fun.