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DINING
A World of
FLAVOR
No matter what you’re into, Las Vegas has a restaurant to satisfy your craving. From global cuisines to regional favorites to sprawling buffets, if you want it, you’re bound to find it.
FOR THE Foodie
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
Meat lovers will have plenty of options for fulfilling their carnivorous cravings. For classic steakhouse cuisine— think Alaskan king crab legs, aged steaks and rich side dishes—opt for a longtime mainstay like THE Steak House at Circus Circus Las Vegas. Or, go for some fresh seafood, like Dorade royale or Faroe Islands wild salmon, at Greekinspired estiatorio Milos inside The Venetian. At The
NoMad Library
inside the NoMad Las Vegas hotel at Park MGM, dine on decadent dishes of all kinds; foie gras-stuffed chicken, suckling pig, steak tartare—it’s all on the menu. For groups craving diverse offerings, it’s a one-stop shop at Block 16 Urban Food Hall, located on the second floor of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Boulevard Tower. This one-of-a-kind lineup showcases habit-forming culinary creations from foodie capitals across the country. Start your journey at District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew., a New Orleans favorite that continuously cranks out small batches of handmade donuts in creative flavors such as Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Bananas Foster, as well as coffee and sliders. For spicy hot chicken, Hattie
B’s Hot Chicken
brings its mouthscorching version from Nashville to Las Vegas, along with Southern sides and dessert. Originally a Portland food cart, Lardo is a porkcentric sandwich shop that celebrates excess with offerings like the porkdrenched double burger and the pork meatball banh mi. At
Tekka Bar: Handroll
& Sake, savor sushi rolls and an eclectic sake program.
Holsteins Shakes
and Buns offers mouthwatering burgers, musttry bar snacks, decadent shakes and a wide selection of craft beer.
Not sure what you’re in the mood for? Take your pick from a cornucopia of food choices at an all-you-caneat buffet, such as Carnival World Buffet at Rio AllSuite Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, touting more than 200 dishes— everything from freshly carved meats to sushi to tacos.
THE Steak House
Celebrity Chefs
The Las Vegas Strip is studded with high-profile restaurants with famous chefs at the helm. Get a taste of world-renowned culinary talent at a few of these notable hot spots.
WOLFGANG PUCK
Famous for combining classic French techniques with the fresh ingredients of California cuisine and the bold flavors of Asian cultures, James Beard awardwinning chef Wolfgang Puck has become a powerhouse in the culinary world. Savor his innovative cookery at numerous Las Vegas outposts: Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand, Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Bellagio, CUT by Wolfgang Puck at The Palazzo or his newest hot spot, Wolfgang Puck Players Locker in Downtown Summerlin.
DAVID CHANG
Flavor-packed noodle bowls, bao buns piled with fillings and family-style meat dishes grace the menus of chef David Chang’s restaurants. Slurp up ramen at Momofuku inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, savor smoked short ribs at Majordōmo Meat & Fish inside The Palazzo and indulge in a “Tasty”—a griddled patty topped with melty American cheese and caramelized onions served between two King’s Hawaiian rolls—at his new eatery, Moon Palace at The Palazzo.
BOBBY FLAY
After 16 years of serving up Southwesterninspired dishes at Caesars Palace’s Mesa Grill, chef, cookbook author and Food Network TV host Bobby Flay opened a new Italian-inspired seafood restaurant, Amalfi, in Mesa Grill’s place in 2021.
CHRISTINA TOSI
At Milk Bar inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, sample the creative concoctions of this award-winning pastry chef, author and TV personality—we’re talking Cake Truffles, her famous Crack Pie and boozy Fancy Shakes in flavors like Cereal Milk White Russian and Fancy Chocolate Malt Cake Shake. watch chefs in action in the open kitchen touting the show’s iconic red and blue sides. Be sure to order Ramsay’s famous Beef Wellington, and pair it with an innovative cocktail.
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
This Italian-born chef and TV personality boasts two Las Vegas restaurants: Giada, a bright and airy space inside The Cromwell Las Vegas, where you can dine on Italianmeets-Californian dishes while overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio; and Pronto by Giada, a fast-casual concept inside Caesars Palace, for fresh, Italian-inspired salads and sandwiches.
GORDON RAMSAY
You may know this fiery chef from watching his intense reality TV show, Hell’s Kitchen, and now, you can feel as though you’re stepping on the set at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen inside Caesars Palace. Here, you can