The best restaurants in Las Vegas on the Strip and beyond

What is it: Miami’s farm-to-table Michelin-starred restaurant lands in Las Vegas with a stellar tasting menu.  

Why we love it: Top Chef season 13 champion Jeremy Ford’s affordable eight-course tasting menu ($135 per person) is a welcome addition to Resorts World. The menu changes seasonally with the vegetable-forward meal coming with proteins like Japanese yellowtail, duck or Wagyu beef—all artfully plated with swipes of sauces that appear like a painter’s brushstroke and airy foams. A wine pairing can be added for $70. 

Time Out tip: An à la carte menu is available at the bar where guests can grab everything from oysters ($30) and iberico ham fritters ($22) to a burger ($28) or butter poached lobster ($60). 

Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Bar & Lounge Sun–Thu 4–11pm; Fri,Sat 4pm–midnight; Main Dining Room & Patio Sun–Thu 5–10pm; Fri, Sat 5–10pm

What is it: A late-night hang with innovative pasta dishes and a stellar cocktail program.

Why we love it: Bramàre means “to crave” in Italian and it’s easy to see why the name was chosen because diners always come back for more. Fresh house-made pastas include tagliatelle with sage and a wild boar ragu ($29), while some pizzas come with unusual toppings like roasted chicken with Calabrian honey and chilis ($21). Another standout is the swordfish milanese ($47), which is breaded and pan-fried and somehow remains soft and flaky with a crispy exterior. The late-night spot also has an outstanding cocktail program. Try the Pollinator ($18) with flora liqueur garnished with a stick of bee pollen. 

Time Out tip: For a show, order a tableside affogato. It’s a nitro-infused affogato-style espresso martini that tastes like dessert in a glass. 

Address: 3900 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Opening hours: Daily 5pm–2am

What is it: A bright, flowery French restaurant with shareable dishes and an incredible brunch.

Why we love it: LPM’s combination of art, fresh flowers and shareable dishes makes for an inviting atmosphere and ideal weekend brunch spot. Located in the Cosmopolitan, LPM specializes in French Mediterranean cuisine. The shared brunch tasting menu ($85 per person) includes pastries, yellowtail carpaccio, lobster eggs Benedict and a grilled rib-eye steak. Go for dinner and choose between salt baked sea bass, whole sea bream, marinated lamb cutlets or orange-glazed, slow-cooked duck. 

Time Out tip: Add bottomless champagne, mimosas, Bloody Marys, wine or beer to your brunch package for an additional fee.

Address: 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Wed–Fri 5–9:30pm; Sat, Sun 10am–2pm, 5–9:30pm

What is it: A seafood-driven restaurant from chef José Andrés at the Shops at Crystals.

Why we love it: Bazaar Mar scours the ocean for the world’s freshest fish and seafood. On the menu, diners will find bluefin tuna sashimi with quail eggs, Ora King salmon carpaccio and a crudo with Hokkaido sea scallops. For a grand tour, try the Bazaar Mar Experience ($175) or José’s Creative Experience ($225) tasting menu to sample the best Bazaar has to offer.  

Time Out tip: Slip into Bar Centro on the mezzanine downstairs for casual bites. It’s a Spanish bakery and coffee bar by day serving pressed sandwiches ($16) before transforming into a cocktail lounge with caviar and desserts in the evening.  

Address: 3720 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 5–9pm, Fri–Sat 5–10pm

What is it: A fine dining French tasting menu from a Michelin-starred chef. 

Why we love it: When Guy Savoy opened his namesake restaurant at Caesars Palace, he joked about being “imported” to America and laughed about how his Las Vegas restaurant had one thing none of his famed Parisian ones did: a view of the Eiffel Tower. Sure, it’s a twinkling replica, but it’s a nice backdrop when you’re staring at A5 Japanese Wagyu beef and lobster on your plate. The restaurant offers both tasting menus ($455 per person, $755 with wine pairing) and à la carte options with Savoy’s legendary Colors of Caviar ($105) and artichoke and black truffle soup ($100) available separately. And with 12,000 bottles of wine you won’t leave thirsty. 

Time Out tip: The restaurant has its own valet entrance, so you won’t have to slog through the casino to get there.

Address: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Tue–Sat 5–10pm

What is it: Fresh fish and seafood from a two-time Michelin starred chef. 

Why we love it: Capturing the vibe and energy of Tokyo’s Golden Gai district in the Shinjuku neighborhood, Wakuda’s entrance of bright neon and glowing lanterns gives way to a modern dining room featuring stone and wood surfaces and Shohei Otomo’s large ballpoint pen canvases. What awaits inside this restaurant at the Palazzo is Michelin-recognized chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s delicate menu of fine sushi, Ora King salmon, soft shell crab and grilled meats. 

Time Out tip: Want to really treat yourself? Make a reservation to dine in the secret eight-seat omakase room and tuck into the nine-course menu ($225) while sipping rare Japanese whisky and small-batch sake.

Address: 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Daily 5–10pm

What is it: A neighborhood Mexican cafe with healthy options and handmade tortillas. 

Why we love it: Milpa is best known for its masa making—turning roughly 150 pounds of dried corn into tortillas daily. Tucked into those tasty tortillas are everything from beer-battered mahi-mahi, asada steak, barbacoa and, our favorite, the juicy birria most priced between $5-6. There are also two veggie tacos, cauliflower or mushroom, and several healthy harvest bowls ($13-$16) featuring items like chickpeas and quinoa. Another must are the tetelas: triangle masa pockets stuffed with either cheese and beans or creamy squash and served topped with eggs ($16). 

Time Out tip: With just about 30 seats, Milpa’s menu is geared to-go. Order online for pickup. 

Address: 4226 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Opening hours: Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 8am–5pm

What is it: An ode to classic French food with a delightful brunch. 

Why we love it: The weekend brunch at Bardot inside ARIA has become a Vegas institution. Chef Michael Mina has created a menu and experience that attracts as many locals as it does visitors. The brioche French toast with vanilla mascarpone and almond brittle ($28) is enough on its own to return but the short rib hash ($35) and quiche ($29) are just as popular. You can also order a variety of croissant Benedicts topped with either ham, smoked salmon, blue crab or avocado. 

Time Out tip: For more Mina, book the Garden Table at the Bellagio for an intimate dining experience in a gazebo in the middle of the botanical display.

Address: 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Tue–Thu 5–10pm; Fri, Sat 9am–10pm; Sun 9am–2pm; brunch Fri–Sun  9am–2pm

What is it: A throwback supper club with live entertainment accompanying dinner. 

Why we love it: When supper clubs came back into vogue in Las Vegas, Delilah set the bar high. Inspired by the idea of the old Vegas dinner-and-a-show concept, the stylish Art Deco-style room is designed to feel modern yet still gives off a retro vibe enhanced by the nightly jazz performances throughout dinner service. Delilah’s menu is heavy on steak and seafood. Diners will find beef Wellington for two ($190), Australian spiny lobster tail ($230) and caviar service.

Time Out tip: Delilah has a special late-night menu with items like shrimp cocktail, spicy BBQ chicken tenders, yakitori skewers and Korean street tacos running from $20 to $51.

Address: 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Daily 5:30–10:30pm; late-night dining: Thu–Sun 11pm–close

What is it: A standalone steakhouse and whiskey lounge on the north end of the Strip. 

Why we love it: There’s something to be said about an unpretentious steakhouse that doesn’t go out of its way to try to impress you but just does everything right. That’s Mae Daly’s. Here, it’s all about the beef and Mae’s has four types of steak to choose, from grass fed and American Wagyu to wet or dry-aged. These rock star cuts run from $74 for an eight-ounce filet mignon to $165 for a porterhouse meant for two. Once you settle on your steak, partner it up with a lobster tail ($39) or chilled seafood tower. Oh, and bacon lovers won’t want to skip the $35 bacon tasting: five meticulously prepared flavor-packed ways to enjoy America’s favorite breakfast staple. 

Time Out tip: Located across the street from the Strat, Mae Daly’s features free valet parking.

Address: 2211 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Opening hours: Dining room Tue–Sat 5–10pm; lounge Tue–Sat 5pm–midnight

What is it: A chic, cozy space where Cantonese cuisine shines.  

Why we love it: Fontainebleau’s Chyna Club marries a French Art Deco design with the flavors of East Asia. Request a table in the red room, which resembles a vintage study, and prepare for some Cantonese flair. The Peking duck ($129), which is carved tableside, is among the best in Las Vegas to the point that there is even an entire tasting menu dedicated to showcasing it in a variety of ways. Other signatures include spicy Mongolian-style Wagyu with white asparagus, drunken ginger chicken and crispy walnut prawns.  

Time Out tip: Chyna Club is closed every Monday and Tuesday, so you might want to tweak your itinerary just to make sure you can come in for a meal here. 

Address: 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Wed–Sun 5:30–10pm

What is it: A plant-based restaurant that could easily fool omnivores.

Why we love it: When chef Tal Ronnen brought his plant-based L.A. institution to Resorts World, just seeing whether a vegetarian or vegan restaurant could survive on the Las Vegas Strip was a defining moment. Thankfully, the restaurant has thrived, in most part because Ronnen’s dishes are immaculately consistent and even have meat lovers coming back for more. In a blind taste test, for example, you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference between regular calamari and his mushroom version ($20). Crossroads serves plant-based comfort food like stuffed zucchini blossoms ($17), baked mushroom scallops with linguine ($32) and eggplant filet ($32). 

Time Out tip: A Sunday brunch buffet ($48) provides a sample of breakfast items and a pasta station.  

Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 5–10pm; Fri, Sat 5–11pm; brunch Sun 10am–2pm

What is it: A quaint Italian neighborhood restaurant in the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas. 

Why we love it: Chef James Trees named this cozy downtown restaurant after his great aunt—the one he credits with helping him curate a menu of Italian comfort food favs. It’s rich with housemade pastas like rigatoni with black kale pesto ($24), sourdough pizzas ($19-$24) with some edge (sausage and honeycrisp apple or a duck confit pie are attention grabbers) and seasonal dishes worth making the trip downtown every few months.

Time Out tip: Sip a craft cocktail upstairs in the Treehaus, a homey bar with a laidback vibe. 

Address: 1131 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Opening hours: Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–3pm; brunch Sat, Sun 10am–3pm; dinner daily 5–11pm

What is it: A much-buzzed-about neighborhood restaurant known for its innovative dishes. 

Why we love it: Chef Jamie Tran’s creative menu has been attracting locals to Rhodes Ranch for years. Her originals include bao sliders with homemade sausage and fried quail eggs ($11), salmon skin tacos ($12), Thai basil shrimp ceviche ($14) and seared duck breast ($34).

Time Out tip: Give the vegan Vietnamese sautéed glass noodles a try, they pack a flavorful punch. 

Address: 8680 W Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Opening hours: Tue–Sun 5–10pm

What is it: One of the city’s last remaining buffets is the ultimate feast.

Why we love it: With more than 250 different items daily, many individually plated and some made to order, Bacchanal Buffet is an over-the-top experience. You name it, they have it. From  Japanese curry and lump crab avocado toast to fried chicken and waffles or grilled meats, it’s all here. But save room: The dessert station is our favorite. 

Time Out tip: The lines can be long. Book in advance through Squeez to guarantee your reservation. Prices for dinner range from $80 to $85. 

Address: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 3:30–10pm; Sat, Sun 3–10pm