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Al Fresco Dining

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Peyote

Opened in 2021, Peyote has emerged as an engaging, reliable spot in the Fremont East district for agave-fueled cocktails and modern Latin cuisine. Its fans include content creator Emily Romero (@ea...

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...

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...

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...

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Allegiant Stad./Town Square Area

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Mora Ice Creamery (Multiple Locations)

While other ice-cream companies are packing the butterfat into their products, the folks at Mora – based in the “Little Norway” of Washington state – put the brakes on, knowing that too much of a g...

Texas De Brazil

Texas De Brazil combines a Brazilian steakhouse with the bold attitude and hospitality of Texas. All of the meats are cooked the gaucho way -- over an open flame with natural wood charcoal. Top Che...

Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge

Double Helix has been a remarkably reliant presence at Town Square, an ever-changing retail plaza south of the Strip. Despite the outdoor mall environment, the lounge feels very much like a locals ...

SkinnyFats (Multiple Locations)

Americans love to talk about eating more healthfully. But when reality hits, so do the fats and sugars. SkinnyFats has found a way to balance our good intentions and grim realities with a menu devo...

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Aria

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Lemongrass

The most sumptuous of Las Vegas’ Thai restaurants, Lemongrass bills its fare as “a modern interpretation of Thai cuisine." Yet it gives plenty of attention to the classics, in an atmosphere designe...

Carbone

The local incarnation of New York City’s Carbone, located within Aria’s second-floor dining enclave, wowed our experts with its combination of elevated Italian-American classics, throwback VIP serv...

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Las Vegas is full of great steakhouses. But if you're looking for a sleek, contemporary package, Jean Georges at Aria should be at the top of your list. "It’s a classic yet modern steakhouse with ...

Bardot Brasserie

Michael Mina seems to have a restaurant in Las Vegas for just about every occasion, and several of them made our lists. His Aria outpost is a deceptively simple concept: a gorgeously appointed Fren...

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Arts District

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Letty's de Leticia's Cocina

Located on the northwest edge of the Arts District, and a stone’s throw from the Premium Outlets and Symphony Park, Letty’s de Leticia’s Cocina operates in a building that once housed one of Las Ve...

Good Pie

The pizza at Good Pie is made with such craft and care, it's hard to resist. More than a dozen of our experts clearly agree – with multiple chefs, journalists, restaurateurs, Instagrammers and othe...

Servehzah Bottle Shop & Taproom

Situated in the heart of the Arts District, the word cerveza is not misspelled in this bar’s name. Rather, it’s a play on the word by owners Tony Herrera, Johnny Barbosa and Tony Martinez. The thr...

Vesta Coffee Roasters

Nestled in a gleaming charcoal-colored building with a colorful mural in downtown Las Vegas, Vesta Coffee Roasters offers delectable brewed coffees using quality roasted beans. Coffee connoisseurs...

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Bagels

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Bagelmania

A huge winner with eight of those surveyed selecting it for the Bagel category (including freelance writer Matt Villano), one for Sandwiches (Las Vegas Advisor Publisher Anthony Curtis) and one for...

Weiss Deli

The word “iconic” might be overused, but not when it’s used in the same sentence as Weiss Restaurant Deli Bakery. Located in Henderson, the deli and bakery have been serving bagels and other delish...

Leone Cafe

Leone Cafe was one of the original tenants of Tivoli Village, and has been an island of stability as numerous spots around it have changed (in some cases repeatedly). Pass by nearly anytime of day ...

New York Bagel N Bakery

The Montesano family, longtime Southern Nevada restaurateurs who most recently had Montesano’s Italian Eateria, have both branched out and returned to their roots with this New York-style deli. Ne...

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BBQ

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Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ

Many barbecue lovers (and pit masters) are purists who only embrace the flavors of a single region. Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ embraces multiple styles from the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast Unite...

Rollin Smoke BBQ (Multiple Locations)

With two decades of barbecue experience and in cooking Southern-style meals, the father and son team of Rollin Smoke Barbeque has expanded to five locations (including T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant ...

Smoke & Fire

If Las Vegas barbecue options tend to run together after a while, just remember this: Among the signature dishes at Smoke & Fire is a trio of “World Famous Blueberry Chicken Sliders.” Are they real...

The Beast by Todd English

“The food at The Beast is so much better than it has to be, given its captive audience of people so blown away by the sights and sounds of Area 15 that they would probably eat just about anything a...

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Beer Pairings

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Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

As soon as you walk in, you’re welcomed by tributes to cars, trucks and motorcycles -- which just happen to be hanging from the ceiling. There’s also an immense display of Americana, with colorful ...

Pizza Rock (Multiple Locations)

Pizza Rock’s is a consensus pick in the pizza category, with nods from nine of those surveyed including food blogger/master BBQ judge Mercy Baron. (It also managed to score some votes in the catego...

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Located in The Venetian’s Restaurant Row, the Southern Table in the name is a not-so-subtle nod to Yardbird’s Southern-inspired fare. Menu highlights include Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomato BLT,...

Ri Ra

A big winner in the Irish category, Ri Ra was also selected as a top spot for sipping whiskey by journalists Elaine and Scott Harris, and as one of the best places to pair great beer with great foo...

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Bellagio

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Le Cirque

For over 40 years, Le Cirque was a New York City institution -- patronized by multiple generations of Big Apple A-listers as future culinary legends rotated through its kitchens. Today, the Bellagi...

Petrossian Bar

What better place to people-watch than Bellagio? It remains one of Las Vegas’ top resorts and always seems to bring in a varied crowd, no matter the time of day. And Petrosian, located right off th...

Prime Steakhouse

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Prime has long been regarded as one of Las Vegas premier steakhouses, opening with the Bellagio in 1998. The patio overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio is one of the to...

Yellowtail

Akira Back has spent the past few years opening signature restaurants in Asia -- even scoring himself a Michelin star in Seoul. But it was Las Vegas that put the former pro snowboarder on the culin...

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Big Splurge

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Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

Harlo is what you get if you could take an indulgent, modern steakhouse from the Strip and transplant it to Downtown Summerlin. The menu is in great hands with a kitchen team led by Chef Gina Marin...

Nobu

“The biggest problem Nobu Matsuhisa faces is that the groundbreaking dishes that made him famous were so damn good, they’ve been imitated by countless lesser chefs,” notes Al Mancini, host of the F...

Partage

Chef Yuri Szarzewski, Pastry Chef Vincent Pellerin and manager Nicolas Kalpokdjian all worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in France before moving to Las Vegas with a dream of opening a restaura...

Joel Robuchon

Perhaps not a “celebrity” by American pop-culture standards, Joel Robuchon was arguably the most famous and most celebrated chef in the fine-dining world. Among his countless honors: being named Ch...

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Boca Park/Tivoli Area

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Honey Salt

Golden Tiki managing partner/creator Branden Powers selected this restaurant as the place close to his home that he frequents most often. We get it. A foremost reason to be a repeat customer is the...

PKWY Tavern (Multiple Locations)

The six locations in this group offer between 150-250 beers, making it a worthy contender for largest beer selection in Southern Nevada. With so many options, it’s pretty much a certainty you’ll fi...

Echo & Rig (Multiple Locations)

Chef Sam Marvin’s Tivoli Village spot is doing something unique in Las Vegas: offering a full-fledged butcher/restaurant combination. The butcher shop (with glass meat locker on full display) shar...

Leone Cafe

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Brazilian

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Texas De Brazil

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...

Picanha Steak Restaurant

This affordable, counter-service spot on the emerging foodie South Rainbow foodie corridor was a popular choice among the Neon Feast contributors -- including food blogger Philip Tzeng, who calls i...

Via Brasil Steakhouse

Via Brasil Steakhouse entices with traditional Brazilian cuisine. As a rodizio-style churrascaria steakhouse, it specializes in meats on skewers, cut at the table by servers. There are over 21 gril...

Breakfast

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Toasted Gastrobrunch (Multiple Locations)

Looking for a bottomless mimosa brunch on a weekday? In the ‘burbs? Don’t worry -- Chef Sami Ladeki has you covered. Ladeki’s Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza chain is a Las Vegas institution. So many were...

Della's Kitchen

Nationally renowned travel writer (and frequent Las Vegas visitor) Matt Villano recommends this eatery as a great spot for breakfast. Located steps from the Delano lobby, on the walk to Mandalay Ba...

Publicus

On the easternmost edge of the Fremont East District of Downtown Las Vegas, this canteen-style restaurant and coffee bar bring a funky vibe, international appeal and neighborhood atmosphere for bre...

Bouchon

Thomas Keller is the only American chef to have been awarded simultaneous three-star ratings from Michelin for two different restaurants (Per Se and The French Laundry). So having the Las Vegas inc...

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Breathtaking Views

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Lakeside

Line-caught sustainable fish, colossal lobsters and other internationally sourced seafood delicacies offered with a view of Wynn Las Vegas’ Lake of Dreams are what landed Lakeside at the Wynn on ou...

Skyfall Lounge

Located atop The Delano, Skyfall boasts a northern-facing patio with a gorgeous view of the south end of The Strip. And while the resident DJs keep the crowd dancing until midnight every weekend, w...

Ocean Prime

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call the patio at Ocean Prime one of the best outdoor dining experiences in Las Vegas. The perch has a spacious layout and enviable location in the heart of the St...

The Legacy Club

Everybody loves a drink with a view in Las Vegas, and few bars nail the idea better than the Legacy Club. It's a sophisticated cocktail lounge on the 60th floor of the Circa resort on Fremont Stree...

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Brewpubs/Brewhouses

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Lovelady Brewing Company

The first brewery to open in the revitalized, historic Henderson Water Street District, this family-owned and -run business was founded by four brothers (named Lovelady), one of whom (Richard) was ...

Trustworthy Brewing Company

The only brewpub on the Vegas Strip, this location on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian is an offshoot of the original spot in Burbank, CA. The décor features an elevate...

CraftHaus Brewery

The Booze District in Henderson is so named for the distillery, three brewpubs and winemaking business in the industrial complex, including this brewpub/production brewery. The communal setup of ...

Big Dog's Brewing Company

Big Dog’s has the distinction of being the home of Las Vegas’ first brewery, which opened in 1993 under the name Holy Cow! But the location of this Draft House has been renowned as an excellent spo...

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Brunch

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Toasted Gastrobrunch (Multiple Locations)

Honey Salt

Fuhu

Run by the same group that operates the adjacent Zouk nightclub, Fuhu offers a modern Pan-Asian menu in a beautiful indoor-outdoor space, with an energy that makes it a perfect stop before or after...

Kitchen Table

A top brunch pick by Chef Carla Pellegrino and longtime Review Journal food writer Heidi Rinella, this eatery is owned and operated by classically trained Le Cordon Bleu graduate Chef/Owner Javier ...

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Buffet

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Bacchanal Buffet

Boasting what is believed to be the largest spread of any Vegas buffet, this Caesars Palace feast was recommended by seven survey respondents -- including Modern Luxury editor Emmy Kasten, Golden T...

A.Y.C.E Buffet

Looking at the crowds lined up an hour or more before the A.Y.C.E. Buffet opens every Wednesday (lobster night), one has to laugh at the so-called “experts” who predicted buffets would never return...

Wicked Spoon

A top buffet pick of five survey respondents, including food blogger Leanne Notabartolo and chef host Lorraine Blanco Moss (https://fromchefwithlove.com), this buffet at The Cosmopolitan has distin...

The Buffet at Wynn

The buffet pick of several of those surveyed, including Fuku Burger owner Colin Fukunaga and food writer Andy Wang, this is one of the city’s largest with 16 food kitchens and more than 100 dishes,...

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Burger

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Honey Salt

Smoke & Fire

Holsteins

A focal point of this room is a life-sized pink and white Holstein cow, which sets the mood for the unique gourmet burgers on the menu. Among them is The Gold Standard, made with dry-aged beef sirl...

Echo & Rig (Multiple Locations)

Given the immense popularity of the original Echo & Rig, an expansion into Henderson was a logical step. Bravo to chef/owner Sam Marvin for waiting until this prime piece of real estate in The Dist...

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Butcher

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Echo & Rig (Multiple Locations)

Larry's Great Western Meats

Larry’s has been serving Las Vegans fresh meat for decades, and its central location near the Springs Preserve makes it a must-stop for many. The recent installation of 45 feet of brightly lighted...

Eataly

Founded in 2007 in Turin, Italy by Oscar Farinetti, this Italian-themed marketplace has more than 35 locations worldwide, including one at the front of Park MGM. It encompasses a butcher shop, fi...

The Butcher Block

Numerous local experts who participated in the Neon Feast survey mentioned The Butcher Block in this category, and no wonder. The shop, which was started by a former Strip-resort butcher who ventur...

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Caesars Palace/Forum Shops

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Nobu

Stanton Social Prime

Stanton Social Prime, the latest Vegas restaurant by Food Network favorite Chris Santos, offers up an indulgent menu, striking the right balance between comfort food familiarity and over-the-top pr...

Bacchanal Buffet

Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen

Located in front of Caesars Palace, fiery chef Gordon Ramsay’s most popular TV show comes to life in the restaurant that bears his name. Part of the fun dining at Hell’s Kitchen is feeling like you...

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Cakes/Bakery

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Freed’s Bakery (Multiple Locations)

Tourists and recent transplants to Las Vegas may know Freed’s Bakery through the reality TV hit “Vegas Cakes.” But longtime locals know that the third-generation family-owned and operated bakery ha...

Blue Hen Chicken Co.

Chef Joel Walsh's fast-casual breakfast and lunch spot thrives on fresh local and regional produce with a welcome seasonal spin on crepes, pastries and incredible fruit-topped shortbread cookies. Y...

Carlo's Bakery

There was a time when you had to travel to Hoboken, New Jersey, to enjoy Buddy Valastro’s elegant baked treats and artistic cakes. Thankfully, it now just requires a trip to the The Venetian’s Gran...

Burgundy French Bakery

Located in Village Square, this bakery’s owner —Chef Florent Cheveau — is the 2018 USA World Chocolate Master, who after working at Jean Philippe Patisserie at Bellagio and Aria and as executive pa...

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Candy/Chocolate

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Royce’

Royce’ is based in Hokkaido, Japan, which is known for its cool climate and natural resources conducive to the production of fine chocolates. Their local outpost offers chocolates of numerous origi...

Aria Patisserie

A French celebrity chef who asked to remain anonymous (perhaps so as not to offend those he didn't recommend) is among the experts enamored with Aria Patisserie, a pastry shop and cafe whose 24/7 ...

Sweet Sin by Claude Escamilla

A chocolate fountain, from which flows the nectar of the gods, is the centerpiece of Sweet Sin, where longtime local pastry chef extraordinaire and two-time world pastry champion Claude Escamilla i...

Happy Ending Chocolate

Do a Google search for Happy Ending in Las Vegas and … well … you’ll find a lot of results that wouldn’t really find a spot in Neon Feast. This Happy Ending, which does popups at farmers markets a...

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Caviar

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Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

Petrossian Bar

Wally's

If you spend a lot of time in Beverly Hills, you already know Wally’s as the preferred wine store of the rich and famous (although they pride themselves on having wine by the glass in every price r...

Aqua

This restaurant’s recent name change, from Caviar Bar to Aqua, is a reflection of the increasingly diverse seafood menu Chef Shan Hergatt (SHO Shaun Hergatt, Juni, and the Michelin-starred Vestry) ...

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Celebrity Chefs

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Buddy V's

At the first restaurant by famed baker Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, star of the reality TV show Cake Boss, the majority of the Italian menu items are based on family recipes of his mom, grandmother,...

Momofuku

David Chang has succeeded where so many others have failed: creating a delicious fusion of American, Korean and Japanese influence that appeals to an international audience. Momofuku, established i...

Gordon Ramsay Steak

“If you want to experience Gordon Ramsay the celebrity, you go to Hell’s Kitchen,” says Al Mancini, host of the Food and Loathing podcast. “If you want to experience Gordon Ramsay the chef, the guy...

Bazaar Meat

Known as a pioneer of avant garde cooking techniques and for bringing Spanish tapas to the US, Jose Andres was an unlikely contender to helm Las Vegas’ top steakhouse. Yet no venue on or off The St...

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Centennial Hills Area

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Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse

You know how difficult it can be: Sometimes one member of the group wants a teppanyaki experience, but someone else would rather stick with sushi or sashimi. At Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse, you can d...

Meraki Greek Grill (Multiple Locations)

It's hard to find Greek food this good in such a quick and convenient format. But Meraki more than delivers with five locations throughout the valley. "This place is at least seven times better th...

Cracked Egg

Family-owned and operated since 2002, the philosophy here is that breakfast should be the most delicious meal of the day. The menu’s “Eggs with Attitude” includes 10 choices for egg scrambles, incl...

Yonutz Fantastical Donuts and Ice Cream

The founders of Yonutz Fantastical Donuts and Ice Cream decided to combine donuts and ice cream to create incredible unique desserts. The combination creates a level of decadence and deliciousness ...

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Cheap Eats

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Big Chicken

Everything is big at Big Chicken, including proprietor Shaquille O'Neal. Yet this fast-casual dining spot doesn't rest on being a celebrity vanity project. The NBA legend enlisted local chefs Matt ...

Good Pie

Shang Artisan Noodle

Chef and KNPR’s “Exit Spring Mountain” host Lorraine Blanco Moss says Shang Artisan Noodle is more than a restaurant. “It’s a tasty show,” Blanco Moss explains. “You get to watch these artisans pu...

O. Onigiri

Hungry and on short on time near Spring Mountain Road? Do your palate a favor and skip the burger drive-thrus in favor of the grab-and-go delights of O. Onigiri, which specializes in Okinawa-style ...

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Chicken

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Big Chicken

NoMad Library

The restaurant at the NoMad hotel within Park MGM was recently renamed NoMad Library -- a nod to the more than 25,000 books (many from the collection of David Rockefeller), that line its walls. The...

Sticks Tavern/To Be Frank

Jordan Camacho spent time in the kitchens of Charlie Palmer’s Stirling Club and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon before opening the To Be Frank hotdog pop-up during the pandemic. He's since gone brick-and-m...

Wally's

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Chinese

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Hakkasan Restaurant

Hakkasan Restaurant comes alive with "a club vibe and party atmosphere," according to Neon Feast's own Al Mancini, yet the MGM Grand's fine-dining destination for Cantonese cuisine and elevated dim...

Shang Artisan Noodle

Chinglish Cantonese Wine Bar

Finding elevated Cantonese cuisine in Las Vegas once meant choosing between the Strip and Chinatown. No longer. The Boca Park shopping plaza is now home to Chinglish, a family-owned restaurant that...

ShangHai Taste

ShangHai Taste is the "best spot for soup dumplings and craveable small plate Chinese," according to Bryan Bass, vice president of marketing at Carver Road Hospitality. Those signature soup dumplin...

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Coffee

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Publicus

Vesta Coffee Roasters

Nestled in a gleaming charcoal-colored building with a colorful mural in downtown Las Vegas, Vesta Coffee Roasters offers delectable brewed coffees using quality roasted beans. Coffee connoisseurs...

Mothership Coffee Roaster (Multiple Locations)

Neon Feast contributor Kim Owens, owner of Main St. Provisions, is an unabashed fan of Mothership. “Mothership Coffee not only has delicious beverages to ‘pick me up,’ but their food selections al...

Take It Easy Roasters

Josh Molina set the tone for the Arts District and coffee bars in Las Vegas -- together and separately -- with Makers & Finders, then followed it up with Take It Easy, which he envisioned as the an...

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Comfort Food

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Zippy's

Las Vegas has such a large population of Hawaiian natives, our city is often referred to as the “Ninth Island.” So the moment the Hawaiian chain Zippy’s announced that its first mainland location w...

Luv-It Frozen Custard

Looking to counter Las Vegas’ scorching temps and dry heat? This iconic Vegas ice cream stand has been cooling off customers in the same location since 1973. The fourth generation, Brittany and Bra...

Laguna Pool House & Kitchen

Laguna Pool House has two things going for it: the talent of experienced Chef Luke Palladino. and a serene location next to the pool deck on the sixth floor of the Palms Place high-rise. Whether se...

Half Bird Chicken and Beer

From the restaurant group behind Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown comes a funky, delicious new spin on fast-casual chicken, Half Bird Chicken and Beer. Located in Henderson on Green Valley Parkway nea...

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Convention Center Area

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Balla Italian Soul

Superstar chef Shawn McClain, who operates Libertine Social at the other end of The Strip, tackles Italian cuisine at Balla Italian Soul – adding another heavy-hitter to the already impressive culi...

Bagelmania

Benihana Westgate

The good news for longtime fans of this well-known brand is that when David Siegel purchased the former Las Vegas Hilton, he kept the classic Benihana (now known as Benihana Westgate) in tact. So a...

Bazaar Meat

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Coronado Ranch Area

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Toasted Gastrobrunch (Multiple Locations)

Zippy's

Jinya Ramen Bar (Multiple Locations)

Neon Feast contributor and Thrillist writer Rob Kachelreiss was one of a number of participants who recommend Jinya as one of the top spots in town for ramen, with Kachelreiss noting that it’s “a c...

Japaneiro Asian Infusion

Las Vegas Advisor publisher Anthony Curtis says the drive to Japaneiro, which is about five miles west of the Strip, is well worth it. “Terrific steaks in an unlikely location,” is what Curtis sai...

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Cosmopolitan

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Lardo

It's easy to see why Lardo was listed in our survey as having one of the best sandwiches in Las Vegas. The quick-serve counter was originally a food cart in Portland, before becoming a full-fledged...

Zuma

There are several high-end Japanese restaurants chains (many by beloved celebrity chefs) with outposts in Las Vegas casinos -- and on our lists. What sets Zuma apart, and what landed it here, is th...

Momofuku

Superfrico

Superfrico loves to get weird, mixing Italian cuisine with imaginative surroundings and interactive presentations. There's lots of oddball artwork, and trippy color patterns. Even choosing your own...

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Craft Beer Bars

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Servehzah Bottle Shop & Taproom

The Front Yard

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

595 Craft & Kitchen

The numerical moniker references the little-known fact that a portion of Rainbow Blvd. is designated State Route 595. A novel feature is a strip to set your glass on built into the metal bartop, fi...

Beerhaus

One of the best options for quality craft beer on the Strip, this take on the classic beer hall serves more than 40 brews. It also does more than give lip service to local beer, pouring nine to ten...

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Creative Menus

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HaSalon

HaSalon has big shoes to fill, taking over the dining room once home to Mario Batali's Carnevino and David Chang's Majordomo, in the Palazzo wing of the Venetian. To fill them, Chef Eyal Shani offe...

EDO Tapas & Wine

Neon Feast contributor Arlene Wszalek was among numerous survey participants who love EDO, for what she calls “brilliant food, imaginatively presented, [at] criminally reasonable prices. She went o...

Peyote

Partage

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Cupcakes

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Freed’s Bakery (Multiple Locations)

tsp. Baking Company

Dayna Roselli, co-host of the "Vegas Revealed" podcast and partner in Insightful Media, likes the wares at tsp. Baking Company, especially the fact that ”if you have a particular design you want fo...

The Cupcakery

For anyone growing up in the ‘60s and ‘70s, cupcakes were staples brought to school and parties. Then, sadly, the little cake in a paper cup lost favor -- on the verge of extinction, like the gelat...

Sprinkles

Some people take their cupcakes very seriously, and those include the folks at Sprinkles. While a favorite in Southern Nevada, it did close its brick-and-mortar Las Vegas retail space. However, it...

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Date Night/Romance

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NoMad Library

Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

Hugo's Cellar

When the topic of romantic restaurants is discussed in Las Vegas, Hugo's Cellar comes up almost immediately – and that includes our survey, where the place was frequently mentioned as a great date ...

EDO Tapas & Wine

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Deli

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Panevino

Celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino (who was raised in Italy) loves the deli at Panevino, calling it “a real taste of Turin.” Yet the place has a lot more to offer. Under one roof, Panevino hosts not o...

Bagelmania

Weiss Deli

Roma Restaurant & Deli

Las Vegas Advisor publisher Anthony Curtis finds Roma Restaurant & Deli a fine place to grab a sandwich. “Both their hot and cold sandwiches are good and there's a big selection, but I usually get...

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Desert Breeze Park Area

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Other Mama

“Not just sushi, which is great, but also a killer menu ranging from raw bar to cooked dishes accompanied by a great bar list,” says Bryan Bass, VP of Marketing for Strip operator Carver Hospitalit...

Mint Indian Bistro

Our local experts waved the flag of Mint Indian Bistro more than all other Indian restaurants combined. (Survey participant and food blogger Philip Tzeng also recommended its sister restaurant Divi...

Amore Taste of Chicago (Multiple Locations)

Amore is the kind of non-descript pizza place you find in countless strip malls in countless communities across the country – offering pizzas, pastas and sandwiches for takeout or dine-in. It’s car...

La Maison de Maggie

Neon Feast contributor, chef and “Exit Spring Mountain” host Lorraine Blanco Moss likes the “great crepes and galettes” at La Maison de Maggie, and they are indeed the specialty of the house. Gale...

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Desert Shores Area

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Aces & Ales (Multiple Locations)

One of Southern Nevada’s top spots for craft beer since 2013, you’ll always find “no crap on tap” here with a solid craft beer list of winners. They’re mainly from regional breweries (like Stone, F...

Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse

Bronze Cafe

Fast-casual meets healthy at Bronze Cafe. This Summerlin-adjacent café’s salads, sandwiches (“sammiches”) and sweets have gained it a loyal following over the years. Originally located in Downtown ...

Marché Bacchus

This French bistro was a huge winner, selected by 12 survey responders in five categories. Its fans include Secret Burger and Vegas Test Kitchen founder Jolene Mannina, Chef/Host Lorraine Blanco Mo...

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Dessert

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Honey Salt

The Paleta Bar

Paletas – Mexican frozen fresh-fruit bars – are available all over the Las Vegas Valley. But few do them to the standard of The Paleta Bar. They’re made in-house here, and the Albuquerque-based com...

Gordon Ramsay Steak

Yonutz Fantastical Donuts and Ice Cream

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Dim Sum

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Hakkasan Restaurant

Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum

When it comes to vegan dining in Las Vegas, the first spot many locals recommend is nearly always Chef Kenny’s. Chef Kenny Chye rose to fame at Veggie House, veganizing numerous styles of Asian c...

Dim Sum Cafe

While casual dim sum restaurants are commonplace in Chinatown – and growing in popularity on The Strip – it's a bit surprising to see one so authentic and genuine in a residential west valley neigh...

Orchids Garden

Longtime Las Vegans think of Orchids Garden when they think of dim sum, in large part because it’s served there all day, every day (along with lots of other Chinese dishes). The ladies with the ca...

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Dinner and a Show

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Bootlegger Italian Bistro

Owned and operated by former Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt-Bono, recording artist Dennis Bono and Lorraine’s son, music producer Ron Mancuso, this Italian eatery is equally beloved for its family-style It...

The Mayfair Supper Club

There was a time when getting the most out of a Las Vegas vacation meant rushing from a great restaurant to a stunning show to a cool nightclub -- always looking at your watch to make sure you were...

Sand Dollar Lounge

The legacy of the Sand Dollar Lounge dates back to 1976, but the place just keeps getting better over time. Located on the eastern edge of Chinatown, the bar is a reliable destination for free live...

Monzu -- Italian Oven & Bar

Chef/owner Giovani Mauro (Gio to his friends) has longtime ties to the Las Vegas restaurant world. Monzu operates in the same space that housed the first incarnation of his mother’s landmark restau...

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Dive Bars

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Frankie's Tiki Room

Frankie’s Tiki Room, opened by P Moss of Vegas icon Double Down Saloon fame, is housed in an unassuming little building that screams “’50’s Tiki Room” next to a gas station at Charleston Boulevard ...

Office Bar

Food writer Gemini Stevens says, “With sports on every TV, a full bar, a considerable draft beer offering, and the ability to order directly from next door’s Naked City Pizza, the Office Bar is a f...

Sand Dollar Lounge

The Golden Tiki

The fact that about 75% of the experts surveyed took the time to recommend The Golden Tiki (mostly in the Tiki Bar category, of course) demonstrates how universally beloved this place is. That’s be...

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Doughnuts

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Carl’s Donuts

Chris Decker, managing partner of Metro Pizza and baker extraordinaire, definitely knows his dough. And he appreciates the variety and quality of Carl’s Donuts. “The thing I love most about Carl’s...

Yonutz Fantastical Donuts and Ice Cream

Ronald's Donuts

Ronald’s Donuts is particularly popular for its vegan doughnuts, which it has been known to ship all over the country. Those plant-based treats occupy the top two rows of the glass display case in ...

Friendly Donut House

While Friendly, located in the southern part of Henderson, may be a little out of the way from most of the Las Vegas metropolitan area, chef/journalist Lorraine Blanco Moss (owner of fromchefwithlo...

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Food Halls & Food Courts

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Famous Foods

Resorts Worlds’ website calls Famous Foods Strret Eats “a curated collection of pan-Asian eateries mixed with crave-able concepts by award-winning chefs from around the globe.” That’s an elegant wa...

Eat Your Heart Out

Food halls continue to replace buffets in Las Vegas. And that trend holds true for the Durango Hotel & Casino, which opened in late 2023 in the Southwest Valley with the former, but not the latter....

Fremont Food Hall

A fresh round of renovations at the historic Fremont Hotel & Casino has brought the booming food hall trend to Downtown. The Fremont Food Hall plays it smart, offering something for everyone witho...

Block 16 Urban Food Hall

The gourmet food hall trend that's currently sweeping Las Vegas owes a lot to Block 16 Urban Food Hall. Because it was here, in 2018, that The Cosmopolitan took the traditional food court concept, ...

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Fremont East Area

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Mothership Coffee Roaster (Multiple Locations)

Peyote

Publicus

Le Thai

Le Thai was truly a game-changer for downtown Las Vegas, says Esther’s Kitchen chef/owner James Trees. “Le Thai is not only great, but it was the first restaurant to make an impact on Fremont East...

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French Casual

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Wally's

Bouchon

Bardot Brasserie

La Maison de Maggie

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French Formal

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Le Cirque

Partage

Joel Robuchon

Marché Bacchus

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Galleria/Whitney Ranch Area

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Sonoma Cellar

There’s apparently an unwritten law that every casino-hotel, be it on the Strip or in the suburbs, has to have a steakhouse. Usually it’s the resort’s top restaurant, and that’s definitely the case...

CraftHaus Brewery

The Booze District in Henderson is so named for the distillery, three brewpubs and winemaking business in the industrial complex, including this brewpub/production brewery. The communal setup of ...

PKWY Tavern (Multiple Locations)

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill (Multiple Locations)

Though they’re scattered across the country (especially in the West), The Great Greek has the feel of a mom-and-pop spot, due in no small part to their neighborhood locations, which are dotted all ...

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Gaming Bars With Great Food

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Sticks Tavern/To Be Frank

Distill – A Local Bar (Multiple Locations)

Distill embodies its tagline, “Classic Tavern Fare With A Delicious Culinary Twist,” at its nine locations. All offer 24/7 gaming, upscale food, house-made cocktails, beer, wine and private banque...

Jackson’s Bar & Grill

Self-proclaimed “Fuku Burger dude” Colin Fukunaga (founder and owner of the Las Vegas restaurants of that name) says Jackson’s Bar & Grill is a great place to go for an after-midnight meal. Specifi...

Starboard Tack

When asked to name their favorite gaming bar with great food, more of our experts named Starboard Tack than any other establishment or chain. Chalk that up to not only delicious food, but also a co...

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Gourmet Shop

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International Marketplace

Southern Nevada has a multitude of ethnic markets, but they’re primarily limited to a handful of cultures, and that’s a gap that’s aptly filled by the International Marketplace. A first glance wil...

Williams Sonoma (Multiple Locations)

Williams Sonoma, known primarily for selling professional-quality cookware, also sells gourmet foods. So here is the opportunity to experience the way of life with tantalizing meals living on Park ...

Eataly

Founded in 2007 in Turin, Italy by Oscar Farinetti, this Italian-themed marketplace has more than 35 locations worldwide, including one at the front of Park MGM. It encompasses a butcher shop, fi...

Williams Sonoma (Multiple Locations)

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Green Valley

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Weiss Deli

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ

Cantina Tequila

No less a foodie than Neon Feast dojo Al Mancini is a fan of this new spot: “I love everything about the absurdly over-the-top south-of-the-border decor, designed by the inimitable Branden Powers. ...

Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse

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Health Food

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Canyon Ranch Grill

With so much health-conscious and self-care activity going on just steps away, you wouldn't expect this restaurant at The Venetian’s Canyon Ranch Spa to serve a ton of greasy fried food, would you?...

Foodie Fit (Multiple Locations)

Foodie Fit is a meal-prep service with a decidedly healthy bent – “making healthy easy,” as the owners like to say. You choose the date and time you’d like it to be ready at either the east- or wes...

SkinnyFats (Multiple Locations)

Greens & Proteins (Multiple Locations)

Greens & Proteins is a quick-service restaurant featuring familiar favorites with a healthy twist. Selections include sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, burgers, soups, salads, smoothies, a juice bar, and ...

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Hot Dogs

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Sticks Tavern/To Be Frank

Amore Taste of Chicago (Multiple Locations)

Steamie Weenie

Why is it that hot-dog places tend to have such whimsical names? Perhaps it’s the very nature of the tube steak, which presents so much stuffed into such a compact package. Steamie Weenie, which de...

Dirt Dog (Multiple Locations)

Gourmet hot dogs are a growing trend in Las Vegas, but Dirt Dog is a little different. The California-born concept embraces the decadence of a “dirty,” over-the-top Nathan's beef wiener, wrapped in...

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Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

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The Paleta Bar

Luv-It Frozen Custard

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

The long lines that form outside Handel’s ordering window on nearly any balmy evening are testimony to the popularity of the ice cream from this mini-chain, founded in 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio. Wha...

Yonutz Fantastical Donuts and Ice Cream

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Indian

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Mint Indian Bistro

Saffron Flavors of India

Celebrity chef Rick Moonen says that when he moved into the Northwest valley “years and years ago,” he was excited to find this “surprisingly good” Indian restaurant in a neighborhood not known for...

Curry Leaf Flavors of India

“One of our favorite takeout options,” says Neon Feast contributor Gary F. LaMorte, founder of Honest Hospitality. Quality’s the main reason, he said, with the “biggest flavors in Southwest for t...

Pure Indian Cuisine

The views never get boring at Pure Indian, which is located right across the street from the airfield at the ever-busy Harry Reid International Airport (a tourist attraction in itself). Neither, fi...

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Inside Allegiant Stadium

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Evel Pie (Allegiant)

LOCATED AT SECTION 315 For a taste of the coolest block of Fremont Street, within Allegiant Stadium, you need to grab a slice from Evel Pie. They’ve scaled back on the offerings a bit for the foot...

Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani (Allegiant)

LOCATED AT SECTIONS 109, 137 & 346 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani is an icon in the pizza world, many would say the G.O.A.T. And his two Las Vegas Pizza Rocks (Downtown on 3rd Street...

Holsteins (Allegiant)

LOCATED IN SECTION 106 While the original Holsteins in The Cosmopolitan is beloved for its burgers, beer selection and boozy shakes, the stadium outpost pares down those offerings to the bare esse...

Ferraro’s Italian Street Eats (Allegiant)

LOCATED AT SECTION 328 CARTS AT SECTIONS 247 & 340 Unfortunately, these outposts don’t offer the high-end Italian dinners the Ferraro family has been serving locals and tourists since 1985. For th...

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Irish Pubs

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Sean Patrick’s Pub & Grill (Multiple Locations)

The menu and decor at the four Sean Patrick’s locations aren't quite as heavily themed as those at some Southern Nevada Irish pubs. The chainlet is owned by PT’s Taverns and has many of the same sp...

Ri Ra

McMullan's Irish Pub

McMullan’s fared well with the experts surveyed for Neon Feast. Bob Barnes, Gayot’s writer for Las Vegas, says it’s “as authentic as you can find in Las Vegas,” while Carver Road Hospitality vice p...

Nine Fine Irishmen

Looking for luck? Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino can offer the luck of the Irish, as well as authentic Irish cuisine. The delectably creamy colcannon cabbage soup (made with...

Italian (Off-Strip)

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Gaetano’s

As you approach the intersection of Eastern and Siena, you’ll probably notice the beacon of a large copper dome, signaling that you’ve arrived at Gaetano’s -- a pick of both World Pizza Champions t...

Basilico Ristorante Italiano

Located within a luxury apartment complex, Basilico courts locals who appreciate the nuances of fine dining, but don’t want to travel to The Strip to find it. So they’ve created a stylish, modern d...

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 ...

Nora's Italian Cuisine

While Nora’s has been around since 1992, second-generation restaurateur Marcello Mauro brought his family’s restaurant to its current location in 2016. It now resides in a stand-alone, two-story bu...

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Italian (Strip)

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Balla Italian Soul

Buddy V's

Carbone

Cipriani

This iconic Italian institution (which originally opened as Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy, in 1931) now has more than a dozen locations around the globe, including at the Wynn Plaza. Once you walk i...

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Japanese (Strip)

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Kusa Nori

Kusa Nori offers a little bit of just about everything that a diner might be looking for in a high-end Japanese restaurant. The sushi menu offers a solid selection of nigiri and sashimi, as well as...

Nobu

Yellowtail

SushiSamba

While Sushisamba merges the flavors and the energy of Brazil and Peru alongside those of Japan, it’s the Japanese influences that landed it on our list. Sushi lovers as impressed by nigiri and sash...

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Korean

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8 Ounce Korean Steak House & Bar

8 Ounce promises an authentic Korean barbecue experience and they’re ready to deliver. There’s a vast variety of meat on this menu starting with 12 cuts of beef (including belly, tongue, bulgogi an...

Hobak Korean BBQ

Veteran magazine editor and scenester Emmy Kasten finds much to like about Hobak Korean BBQ. “For an authentic, quality Korean barbecue feast in an energetic atmosphere, Hobak hits the mark every ...

Hanu Korean BBQ

Neon Feast contributor Adam Rains, beverage director/mixologist/brand ambassador (and tiki-attache!) for the Golden Tiki, says Hanu Korean BBQ is a feast for the senses. “Favorite things about Han...

CrunCheese Korean Hot Dog (Multiple Locations)

Branden Powers, the self-styled Wizard of BadAssary (and owner) of the Golden Tiki and Evel Pie, says CrunCheese is the best local iteration of an increasingly popular style of food. “If you love ...

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Lakes/Peccole Ranch Area

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Yassou Greek Grill Cafe

Dayna Roselli, co-host of the "Vegas Revealed" podcast and partner in Insightful Media, lists Yassou as one of her favorite places to pick up food when heading to a get-together or to a friend’s ho...

Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar

Hedary’s Mediterranean Restaurant

A new owner has taken over from founder Frank Hedary, but they’re dedicated to the same standard of excellence he established more than a decade ago during an explosion of Mediterranean/Middle East...

Paymon's Fresh Kitchen & Lounge (West)

The inspirational story of the Paymon’s owner/founder Paymon Raouf is legendary among longtime residents. He started the restaurant in the early 1980s, opening a small deli by the university with a...

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Late Night (After Midnight)

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Japaneiro Asian Infusion

Du-Par's Restaurant and Bakery

What makes a great pancake? It may be hard to put a finger on it, but the consensus seems to be that the folks at Du-Par’s Restaurant and Bakery have the formula down. Founded in Los Angeles, the ...

Jackson’s Bar & Grill

Hachi Japanese Yakitori Izakaya

Food blogger Philip Tzeng is an unabashed fan of Hachi Japanese Yakitori Izakaya. “Hachi is my favorite izakaya in town and it starts with the highest quality binchotan (Japanese charcoal) used by...

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Lone Mountain Area

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill (Multiple Locations)

Though they’re scattered across the country (especially in the West), The Great Greek has the feel of a mom-and-pop spot. That's due in no small part to their neighborhood locations, which are dott...

Oyster Bar (Santa Fe)

Few chefs can compete with the taste of fond memories. How else can you explain the cult-like devotion and national media attention the Palace Station Oyster Bar receives, while its sister restaura...

The Charcoal Room

This unassuming casino-hotel in the northern part of the Las Vegas suburbs may seem like an offbeat recommendation for a top steakhouse, but Station Casinos’ neighborhood spots have become adept at...

Saffron Flavors of India

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Macdonald Ranch/Anthem Area

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Kitchen Table

Hummus Bowls & Wraps

When it comes to quick-service, healthy dining options in Las Vegas, Hummus Bowls & Wraps is one of the best. With numerous locations across town, it first came on the scene in 2017 offering up bui...

The Butcher Block

Half Bird Chicken and Beer

From the restaurant group behind Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown comes a funky, delicious new spin on fast-casual chicken, Half Bird Chicken and Beer. Located in Henderson on Green Valley Parkway nea...

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Mandalay Bay/Delano

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Stripsteak Las Vegas

For a dining adventure that combines the modern American steakhouse with Asian influences, visit Stripsteak in Mandalay Bay, part of the celebrity chef Michael Mina’s local culinary collection. Sur...

Della's Kitchen

Skyfall Lounge

Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar

When we asked our experts where to go to watch a game, Flanker was the hands-down favorite. Brought to you by the team behind Carversteak in Resorts World and Casa Playa in Wynn, it may be the mo...

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Mediterranean/Greek

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HaSalon

Hummus Bowls & Wraps

Miznon

Miznon is a great way to try new flavors on the go with reasonable prices for the Strip. Eyal Shani's fast-casual service counter specializes in Mediterranean and Israeli street food in the Palazzo...

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill (Multiple Locations)

Though they’re dotted across the country (especially in the West), The Great Greek has the feel of a mom-and-pop spot. That's due in no small part to their neighborhood locations, which are scatter...

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Mexican

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Letty's de Leticia's Cocina

Bajamar Seafood & Tacos (Multiple Locations)

Las Vegans have two options for the seafood-focused Mexican bites of Bajamar: a strip mall location on Blue Diamond Road near Mountain's Edge and the original, just north of the Strip on Las Vegas ...

El Dorado Cantina Restaurant and Bar (Multiple Locations)

The first El Dorado Cantina Restaurant and Bar was opened in 2014, next to the largest strip club in Las Vegas. Open 24/7, the restaurant's menu combines organic and non-GMO ingredients with authen...

Birria El Compa

Food blogger Philip Tzeng seems to like Birria El Compa for all the right reasons. “While every other Mexican shop sells beef birria because it's easier and more convenient for them, Birria El Com...

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MGM Grand

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Hakkasan Restaurant

Joel Robuchon

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

It would be easy to write off Nellie's Southern Kitchen as a celebrity vanity project, but the Jonas Brothers' restaurant is more than meets the eye at the MGM Grand. Vegas Revealed co-host Dana Ro...

Morimoto

With 17 Masaharu Morimoto restaurants scattered around the globe, and countless imitators trying to replicate his success (including several in Las Vegas), what’s most surprising about the Iron Che...

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Middle Eastern

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Miznon

Dream Kabob Restaurant

Unlike most Las Vegas-areas restaurants that fly under the Mediterranean flag, Dream Kabob makes the point that it serves Persian food – “the finest … you can possibly come across in Sin City.” Tha...

Hedary’s Mediterranean Restaurant

Paymon's Fresh Kitchen & Lounge (West)

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Mountain's Edge Area

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Old School Pizzeria (Multiple Locations)

Giovanni Mauro earned acclaim and loyal customers at Monzu, which offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine and pizzas made with a dough fermented for five days; crafted with a 300-year-old Ne...

Tacotarian (Multiple Locations)

In April of 2023, VegNews named Tacotarian the Best Vegan Taqueria in America. We weren’t surprised, since VegansBaby.com founder Diana Edelman had already convinced us to include it on our list of...

Paina Cafe (Multiple Locations)

Paina Cafe may be best known for its excellent poke bowls. But it has a sweet offering as well. And the mochi doughnuts, which bring a new, springy-chewy dimension to the traditional fried cakes, a...

Naked City Express (Multiple Locations)

After helping Rick Bayless open a Mexican restaurant in MGM Grand, and going on to become that casino’s youngest executive chef, Buffalo native Chris Palmeri struck out on his own to open a hot dog...

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Near The Airport

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Panevino

Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

Survey after survey, Metro Pizza is repeatedly mentioned by multiple experts as one of their favorite Las Vegas pizza spots. That’s because, since long before Las Vegas’ current pizza renaissance, ...

Pure Indian Cuisine

Table 34

Table 34 is a true off-Strip pioneer: a consistent power-lunch and neighborhood dinner favorite for 20 years. Luckily, when it was sold in 2022, the new purchasers understand both the appeal of loc...

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Off-Strip Dining Institutions

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Aburiya Raku

When you notice Strip chefs flocking to a new restaurant, it’s a sure sign something good is afoot, and that was the case with Aburiya Raku shortly after it opened in 2008. “Aburiya Raku” translat...

Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

Dona Maria Tamales

Dona Maria Tamales is not only a landmark in Las Vegas – family-owned and -operated since 1980 – but beloved for its tamales and other authentic Mexican fare. Just how authentic? Longtime Las Vega...

Sen of Japan

In Japanese, the word sen means fresh. And Sen of Japan brings fresh Japanese cuisine to a restaurant and bar with a comfortable ambiance and well-deserved reputation of delectable dishes. Moreover...

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Old Fremont & Vicinity

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Hugo's Cellar

Barry's Downtown Prime

It's not easy for a steakhouse to stand out from the crowd in Las Vegas, which makes the success of Barry's Downtown Prime especially impressive. The restaurant by Barry Dakake (formerly of N9NE a...

Pop Up Pizza

When The Plaza’s Pop Up Pizza wasn’t included on Neon Feast’s inaugural list of Las Vegas’ top pizza spots, the pizza community (both local and national) noticed. And they weren’t happy. When we vi...

Fremont Food Hall

A fresh round of renovations at the historic Fremont Hotel & Casino has brought the booming food hall trend to Downtown. The Fremont Food Hall plays it smart, offering something for everyone witho...

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Old-Vegas Classics

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Hugo's Cellar

The Steakhouse at Circus Circus

“If there ever was a true hidden gem in Las Vegas, this is the place,” says Golden Tiki and Evel Pie owner Branden Powers. “It’s a throwback, not only to how Vegas used to be, but how steakhouses u...

Nora's Italian Cuisine

Italian American Club

Officially known as the Italian American Club of Southern Nevada, this nonprofit social club opened over 50 years ago. Today, it boasts a loyal following who come for both the entertainment and the...

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Palms and Vicinity

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Shang Artisan Noodle

Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum

Jackson’s Bar & Grill

A.Y.C.E Buffet

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Pan-Asian

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Fuhu

8 East

8 East’s chef/owner Dan Coughlin is an O.G. of the Fremont Street dining scene, who opened his restaurant Le Thai in what’s now known as the Fremont East District long before it was cool. So Circa ...

Kyu

First things first. This restaurant’s name is pronounced “cue,” which is a clever reference to the style of food served here. Because this large modern space with a view of all the Las Vegas Boulev...

Buldogis Gourmet Hot Dogs

Buldogis was a pioneer of Las Vegas’ fusion explosion that saw disparate cuisines paired in intriguing ways. In this case it's Korean (“bul” translates to “fired” or “grilled”) and hot dogs (that w...

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Paris/Horseshoe

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Gordon Ramsay Steak

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...

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 ...

Eiffel Tower

Located within the Paris Las Vegas tower for which it’s named, this restaurant is renowned for having one of the best views in town of both the Vegas Strip and the Fountains of Bellagio across the ...

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Park MGM/NoMad

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NoMad Library

Eataly

Founded in 2007 in Turin, Italy by Oscar Farinetti, this Italian-themed marketplace has more than 35 locations worldwide, including one at the front of Park MGM. It encompasses a butcher shop, fi...

Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar

This Park MGM offshoot of a Chicago favorite was a big winner in the Steak category and the pick of Instagrammer/Tik Toker Lindsay Stewart (@thelasvegasfoodie) for both a great steak and a romantic...

People Watching

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Petrossian Bar

Spago

Cabo Wabo Cantina

It would be easy to dismiss Cabo Wabo as just another tourist-focused theme restaurant, or a rock star vanity project designed to promote owner Sammy Hagar’s lines of tequila and rum. But Hagar is ...

Stanton Social Prime

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PHOTO UPLOAD SWEEPSTAKES

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Lakeside

Stripsteak Las Vegas

Toasted Gastrobrunch (Multiple Locations)

Honey Salt

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Pizza (Downtown/North)

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Good Pie

Pop Up Pizza

Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

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

Old School Pizzeria (Multiple Locations)

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Pizza (East Side/Henderson)

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Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

Pizza Rock (Multiple Locations)

Rebellion Pizza

This artisanal pizza restaurant in the Anthem Village center is owned and operated by longtime pizza business veterans Ricky Lewis and Ryan Perras, who spent several years at Pizza Rock and definit...

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...

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Pizza (Valley-Wide)

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Good Pie

Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar

Pop Up Pizza

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Pizza (West Side/Summerlin)

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Old School Pizzeria (Multiple Locations)

Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani (Allegiant)

LOCATED AT SECTIONS 109, 137 & 346 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani is an icon in the pizza world, many would say the G.O.A.T. And his two Las Vegas Pizza Rocks (Downtown on 3rd Street...

Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar

Naked City Express (Multiple Locations)

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Plant-Based/Vegan (100%)

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Truth + Tonic

This is one of the nine 100% plant-based Las Vegas restaurants recommended by VegansBaby.com founder Diana Edelman, who says: "The only all-vegan restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip happens to be ...

Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum

BLACKOUT (Dining in the Dark)

This is one of the nine 100% plant-based Las Vegas restaurants recommended by VegansBaby.com founder Diana Edelman, who says: "BLACKOUT (Dining in the Dark) is the only restaurant in town provid...

Crossroads Kitchen

Standards are continuously rising for plant-based dining in Las Vegas. And California chef Tal Ronnen gives Las Vegas a new alternative with Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World. Think of it as the ...

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Quick Bites/Grab-And-Go

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Good Pie

Miznon

Blue Hen Chicken Co.

O. Onigiri

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Quintessentially Vegas

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Joel Robuchon

Superfrico

The Mayfair Supper Club

Peppermill

This timeless classic combines a coffee shop, romantic lounge and late-night hangout into a piece of living Las Vegas history. Debuting on The Strip the day after Christmas 1972, it’s survived the ...

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Ramen

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Monta Ramen

Good ramen takes an extreme level of time, patience and expertise; very few apply as much as any of these qualities to their ramen as does Monta Ramen. It is a simple, traditional Tokyo-style rame...

Ramen Hashi

It’s no surprise Ramen Hashi was named a top ramen spot by numerous Neon Feast contributors -- including Instagrammers, a podcaster, a veteran print journalist and multiple restaurateurs (like Fuku...

Ramen Sora

Japanese natives Chef Yoshi and Chef Tomio teamed up to bring Las Vegas Ramen Sora, a restaurant that translates to “noodle soup” and “sky.” In it, they serve ramen with four bases: miso, shio (or ...

Jinya Ramen Bar (Multiple Locations)

Red Rock/DTS Area

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T-Bones Chophouse

The gleaming modern American chophouse encapsulates spectacular views, expansive menu, extensive wine list, handcrafted cocktails and stunning indoor and outdoor dining. T-Bones Chophouse features ...

Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

Lotus of Siam (Multiple Locations)

Lotus of Siam, which earned heaps of plaudits for its locations in Las Vegas’ tourism corridor over the past couple of decades, brings the love to the ‘burbs with this stunning offshoot at Red Rock...

Yard House (Multiple Locations)

This chain’s name comes from its early days, when it was best known for offering beer in a narrow glass that was a yard long. Today Yard House restaurants are more known for the oodles of beer taps...

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Resorts World

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Carversteak

While Carversteak is a new addition to the crowded Strip steakhouse scene, many already consider it among the best of the best. “Carver and Chef Daniel (Ontiveros) are well deserving to take their...

Fuhu

Kusa Nori

Famous Foods

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Rhodes Ranch Area

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El Dorado Cantina Restaurant and Bar (Multiple Locations)

The first El Dorado Cantina Restaurant and Bar was opened in 2014, next to the largest strip club in Las Vegas. Open 24/7, the restaurant's menu combines organic and non-GMO ingredients with authe...

B.S. Taqueria

Ray Garcia's B.S. Taqueria is one of two full-service, sit-down restaurants inside the Sundry food hall at UnCommons. It's a smaller, more modest operation than ¡VIVA!, the chef's Strip restaurant ...

Eat Your Heart Out

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 ...

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Robata

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Zuma

Aburiya Raku

Robata En

Numerous Neon Feast contributors recommended Robata En in its namesake category for charcoal-grilled foods, and no wonder; the restaurant’s menu is both extensive and a delightful blend of the fami...

SushiSamba

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Sandwiches

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Big Chicken

Lardo

Amore Taste of Chicago (Multiple Locations)

Half Bird Chicken and Beer

From the restaurant group behind Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown comes a funky, delicious new spin on fast-casual chicken, Half Bird Chicken and Beer. Located in Henderson on Green Valley Parkway nea...

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Seafood

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Lakeside

Oyster Bar (Santa Fe)

Other Mama

Aqua

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Seven Hills

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Hummus Bowls & Wraps

I Love Sushi

Recommended by celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino and longtime Review-Journal restaurant writer Heidi Rinella in the Sushi category, this Henderson eatery lives up to its name, as anyone who adores th...

Osaka Japanese Bistro

Osaka Japanese Bistro opened its Henderson location to complement its original Sahara Avenue establishment (in operation since 1967), while embracing a more trendsetting vibe. So the restaurant was...

Gaetano’s

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Silverado Ranch Area

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Greens & Proteins (Multiple Locations)

Freed’s Bakery (Multiple Locations)

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill (Multiple Locations)

Shish Kabob House (Multiple Locations)

The titular food really stars at Shish Kabob House with seven varieties on offer, all graced with magic marinades that add flavor and tenderness. Value is added by large portions, plus good deals a...

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Spanish/Tapas

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Firefly Tapas Kitchen + Bar (Multiple Locations)

EDO Tapas & Wine

Bar Zazu

Bar Zazu is a companion piece to Brezza, Resorts Worlds' stellar Italian restaurant. Both concepts feature food by Nicole Brisson -- one of the best chefs Las Vegas has to offer. But they offer dis...

Julian Serrano

Julian Serrano took Las Vegas fine dining to a bold new level when Picasso opened with Bellagio in 1998. And even in that formal French eatery, amid millions of dollars of art and a view of the Bel...

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Special Occasion (Off-Strip)

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Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

Hugo's Cellar

Partage

Barry's Downtown Prime

It's not easy for a steakhouse to stand out from the crowd in Las Vegas, which makes the success of Barry's Downtown Prime especially impressive. The restaurant by Barry Dakake (formerly of N9NE a...

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Special Occasion (Strip)

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Le Cirque

Hakkasan Restaurant

Joel Robuchon

Bazaar Meat

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Sphere Area (Off-Strip)

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Firefly Tapas Kitchen + Bar (Multiple Locations)

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...

The Front Yard

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...

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Spring Mtn Rd/Chinatown

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EDO Tapas & Wine

Partage

Aburiya Raku

ShangHai Taste

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Spring Valley & Vicinity

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595 Craft & Kitchen

Mint Indian Bistro

Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum

Parsley Modern Mediterranean (Multiple Locations)

Parsley’s Israeli-born owner came to Las Vegas via Los Angeles, where he honed his skills at his family’s Mediterranean restaurant, which specialized in the street food of their homeland. Now, he h...

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Steak (Off-Strip)

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T-Bones Chophouse

Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

Cleaver

The Charcoal Room

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Steak (Strip)

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Stripsteak Las Vegas

Carversteak

Prime Steakhouse

Jean Georges Steakhouse

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Summerlin South

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Toasted Gastrobrunch (Multiple Locations)

NeNe Japanese Contemporary Bistro

Fine Japanese food in elegant surroundings comes to the suburbs in this palace of sushi, sashimi, robata dishes, bento bowls, soups, salads, entrees and a number of vegan selections. Bluefin tuna,...

Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse (Multiple Locations)

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

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Sushi/Sashimi (Off-Strip)

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Other Mama

Sen of Japan

I Love Sushi

Nobu

“The biggest problem Nobu Matsuhisa faces is that the groundbreaking dishes that made him famous were so good, they’ve been imitated by countless lesser chefs,” notes Al Mancini, host of the Food a...

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Teppanyaki

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Kusa Nori

Nobu

Benihana Westgate

Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse (Multiple Locations)

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Thai

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Lotus of Siam (Multiple Locations)

Lemongrass

Le Thai

Lemongrass & Lime (Multiple Location)

Lemongrass & Lime, which proclaims itself “a Thai bistro,” has a location in Summerlin. But it’s the original location, in a Centennial Hills neighborhood that has a somewhat thin selection of seri...

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Vegan-Friendly

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Lakeside

Honey Salt

Craig's Vegan

The popular ice cream shop from Los Angeles has found a home at Resorts World. Craig’s Vegan, which is known for (you guessed it) vegan ice cream, is the only spot on The Strip with the word “vegan...

Firefly Tapas Kitchen + Bar (Multiple Locations)

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Venetian/Palazzo

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Buddy V's

HaSalon

Trustworthy Brewing Company

The only brewpub on the Vegas Strip, this location on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian is an offshoot of the original spot in Burbank, CA. The décor features an elevate...

Royce’

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Vietnamese

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The Black Sheep

Long before Jamie Tran captured the hearts of America on "Top Chef: Portland," she almost single-handedly made the Rhodes Ranch neighborhood a foodie destination for locals in-the-know. At The Blac...

One Bite Sandwiches

Henderson residents no longer have to make the trek to Las Vegas’ Chinatown to find a Vietnamese restaurant, since One Bite opened on Horizon Ridge Parkway, right in the middle of the pandemic. Wi...

Virgin/UNLV Area

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Big Chicken

Metro Pizza (Multiple Locations)

Nobu

Office Bar

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Watch The Game

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The Front Yard

Beerhaus

Chickie's & Pete's

Perhaps the City of Brotherly Love’s best-known chain sports bar, Chickie’s and Pete’s now offers its signature Philly cheesesteaks and crab fries at locations nationwide -- many within sports stad...

Tailgate Social

Local food writer Bob Barnes, who has been covering the local craft beer scene for a quarter of a century, named this Palace Station sports bar as his favorite place to watch a big game, noting tha...

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Water Street Area

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Lovelady Brewing Company

Biscuits & Bourbon

"While they do sell barbecue, I come here for the two things in the name, offered in a way that’s thoroughly unique in Las Vegas,” says Neon Feast founder Al Mancini. “While I’m not usually a fan ...

Sticks Tavern/To Be Frank

Fratelli’s Pizza Kitchen

Fratelli’s name tends to undersell it, because this Water Street District spot from three brothers hailing from Staten Island is far more than a pizza joint. A place that centers its business on h...

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Wynn/Encore

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Lakeside

Wing Lei

Over the past few years, pricey, traditional, high-end Chinese restaurants have become de rigueur in Las Vegas’ most exclusive resorts -- a nod to the Asian high-rollers courted by their VIP casino...

Cipriani

Mizumi

Wynn’s gorgeous Japanese restaurant, which recently underwent an extensive renovation, resonates with different people for different reasons. Restaurateurs Crystina Nguyen and Joe Muscaglione are ...

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