Las Vegas is America's entertainment + dining capital — and home to more celebrity-chef restaurants than any US city outside NYC. 3 Michelin-starred Joël Robuchon (the late chef's only US restaurant continuing his legacy) anchors Vegas fine dining. Below: 2-Michelin é by José Andrés, Gordon Ramsay (5 Vegas restaurants), Wolfgang Puck (3), Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, Carbone (Manhattan Italian institution's Vegas outpost). The buffet tradition reinvented at Wicked Spoon (Cosmopolitan, individual portion plates) + Bacchanal (Caesars, 500+ items). Plus the canonical California-into-Vegas In-N-Out, Downtown's 1959-vintage $0.99 shrimp cocktail tradition, and Pizza Rock (11x World Pizza Champion). We've organized 15 restaurants across 6 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
Joël Robuchon, é by José Andrés, Le Cirque — 3-Michelin tasting menus
Joël Robuchon (MGM Grand)
Joël Robuchon · MGM Grand
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MUST TRY
16-course Tasting Menu
Vegas's only 3-Michelin-star restaurant. Joël Robuchon (1945-2018) was the most-Michelin-starred chef in history (32 stars). His MGM Grand outpost since 2005 continues his legacy through hand-picked successors. 16-course tasting at $545 + wine pairing $325. The signature mashed potatoes (half butter by weight) are the canonical order.
$345-545
($345-545)
Tue-Sat 17:30-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 4-6 weeks ahead via OpenTable. 30 seats only — Vegas's most exclusive table. Strict business-formal dress code. Wine pairing $325 additional. Vegan/dietary accommodations with 48-hour notice.
2-Michelin-star tasting menu by Spanish chef José Andrés at the Cosmopolitan. 8-course tasting $295 + wine pairing $200. Front-row 8-seat counter only — direct chef interaction. Modern Spanish + molecular gastronomy. José Andrés is also famous for World Central Kitchen humanitarian work.
$295-450
($295-450)
Wed-Sun 18:00-21:00
Local tip: Reserve 4-6 weeks ahead via website. 8 seats only per service. Counter seating means watching chefs prep your dishes. Smart-casual dress code.
Gordon Ramsay (5 Vegas spots), Wolfgang Puck, Bobby Flay — A-list chef restaurants
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen (Caesars Palace)
Hell's Kitchen · Caesars Palace
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Beef Wellington + Sticky Toffee Pudding + Lobster Roll
Gordon Ramsay's flagship Vegas restaurant opened 2018. Modern British + bar dining + open kitchen view. Beef Wellington is the canonical Hell's Kitchen order — flaky pastry wrapping prime tenderloin. The bar-side cocktail program is among Vegas's best. Most-recommended introduction to celebrity-chef Vegas dining.
$80-150
($80-150)
Daily 12:00-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 2-3 weeks ahead. Open kitchen view tables are the premium seats. The Beef Wellington for two ($120) is the canonical order. Smart-casual dress code.
Wolfgang Puck's Vegas flagship — moved to Bellagio in 2017 with direct Fountains view. Modern California cuisine + the canonical Spago smoked salmon pizza (invented at Wolfgang's original LA location 1982). Outdoor patio + indoor dining with floor-to-ceiling Bellagio Fountains views.
$70-130
($70-130)
Daily 11:00-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead specifying 'Fountains-view patio'. Sunset to evening dinner with fountain show backdrop is the canonical experience. The smoked salmon pizza is mandatory.
Bobby Flay's modern southwestern + Tex-Mex Vegas restaurant since 2004 at Caesars Palace. The Sixteen Spice Chicken + Wild Mushroom Quesadilla are signature. The bar's margarita program is among Vegas's most-recommended (especially the Mesa Burning).
$60-110
($60-110)
Daily 11:00-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead. Lunch hours quieter than dinner — same menu at lower prices. The Margarita Trio flight ($35) lets you try all 3 signature versions.
Manhattan's iconic Greenwich Village Italian restaurant's Vegas outpost since 2021 at Aria. 1950s old-school Italian-American with red checkered tablecloths + tableside Caesar salad. The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka ($35) is the most-photographed Italian dish in America.
$80-150
($80-150)
Daily 17:30-23:00
Local tip: Reserve 2-4 weeks ahead via Resy. Walk-in standby possible at the bar after 22:00 weekdays. The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka is mandatory. Veal Parmesan is the canonical second order.
Cosmopolitan's hidden-entry speakeasy restaurant — entry through a 'pawn shop' lobby. Modern American small plates + bar program. The 'Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Shooter' is the iconic dish — gourmet take on the classic.
$60-130
($60-130)
Daily 17:00-24:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead. The pawn-shop entrance is part of the experience — don't try to enter through the back. Open until 24:00 — popular for late-night dining.
Brazilian-Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Venetian, open until 02:00 AM. The Roxy Sushi + wagyu beef are signatures. Vegas's iconic late-night fine dining option — perfect after-show or late-return-from-day-trip dinner.
$70-130
($70-130)
Daily 17:00-02:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 days ahead. Late-night ambiance + Strip-view tables. Open until 02:00 — perfect for late-return Grand Canyon/Antelope days.
Khao soi + Northern Thai curries + Wine list (Bib Gourmand)
Off-Strip Thai restaurant — the cheapest Michelin Bib Gourmand option in Vegas. Northern Thai cuisine + impressive wine list (3,000+ bottles). Featured in Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations + Parts Unknown.
$15-30
($15-30)
Daily 11:30-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-3 days ahead. Off-Strip location requires Uber ($15-20 each way). Wine list is the surprise — Northern Thai cuisine pairs beautifully with Riesling + Pinot Noir.
Cosmopolitan's signature buffet — different from typical Vegas buffets. Individual portion plates rather than bulk trays. 100+ dishes across global cuisines (sushi, dim sum, BBQ, Italian, seafood, pastries). Quality consistently rated #1 Vegas buffet.
$55-65
($55-65)
Daily 09:00-15:00 (brunch only)
Local tip: Brunch (10:00-15:00) is the value play. Bottomless mimosa upgrade $25. No reservation — walk-in queue 30-45 min weekends. Friday-Sunday is the popular brunch window.
Caesars Palace's largest Vegas buffet — 500+ items across 8 live cooking stations. Crab legs + prime rib + sushi + Italian + Asian + Mediterranean stations. The 'Las Vegas iconic buffet' experience.
$65-95
($65-95)
Daily 09:00-21:00
Local tip: Pre-book online for shorter queues. Friday-Sunday peak times. Crab legs station opens for dinner only (16:30+). Bottomless drinks add $20.
Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye + Lobster Bisque + Lake of Dreams show
Wynn's signature lake-side steakhouse with AAA 5-Diamond rating. Lake of Dreams projection show outside runs 18:00-23:00 every 30 min, visible from patio tables. Dry-aged USDA Prime steaks + house-made desserts.
$120-220
($120-220)
Daily 17:30-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 2-3 weeks ahead specifying lake-side patio. Order the dry-aged 32oz prime ribeye + lobster bisque. The Lake of Dreams show is the canonical visual backdrop. Smart-casual dress.
California institution since 1948 with several Vegas locations — Linq Promenade location is the canonical Strip stop. Cult-following burger chain — limited menu (Double-Double, Cheeseburger, Fries, Shakes). The 'Animal Style' secret menu (caramelized onions + grilled bun + extra spread) is the cultural touchstone.
$8-15
($8-15)
Daily 10:30-01:30
Local tip: Drive-thru cash-line is faster than indoor walk-up. Animal Style is on the not-so-secret menu. Open until 01:30 most locations.
Tony's Choice (mortadella + pistachio) + 11x World Pizza Champion
Tony Gemignani's Downtown Vegas flagship — 11x World Pizza Champion. Multiple style options (Roman, New York, Sicilian, Neapolitan). Counter-style + sit-down. Open until 24:00 — popular for after-show late-night meals.
$15-30
($15-30)
Daily 11:00-24:00
Local tip: Counter-style ordering. Tony's Choice (mortadella + pistachio) is the signature. Open until 24:00 makes it the canonical Downtown late-night pizza.
Quadruple Bypass Burger + Free meal if over 350 lbs (159 kg)
Downtown's controversial hospital-themed burger joint — bartenders dressed as nurses, customers wear hospital gowns. The 'Quadruple Bypass Burger' (8,000 calories, 4 patties) is the signature. Over 350 lbs (159 kg)? Your meal is free. Crude humor + theatrical experience.
$25-50
($25-50)
Daily 11:00-22:00
Local tip: Open daily for the spectacle. Counter-style + hospital theme is the point. Photos with 'nurses' free. Quadruple Bypass Burger eat-in-restaurant only (no takeaway).
SushiSamba (Venetian), Sage (Aria), Lavo — late-night fine dining until 02:00
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen (Caesars Palace)
Hell's Kitchen · Caesars Palace
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#1
MUST TRY
Beef Wellington + Sticky Toffee Pudding + Lobster Roll
Gordon Ramsay's flagship Vegas restaurant opened 2018. Modern British + bar dining + open kitchen view. Beef Wellington is the canonical Hell's Kitchen order — flaky pastry wrapping prime tenderloin. The bar-side cocktail program is among Vegas's best. Most-recommended introduction to celebrity-chef Vegas dining.
$80-150
($80-150)
Daily 12:00-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 2-3 weeks ahead. Open kitchen view tables are the premium seats. The Beef Wellington for two ($120) is the canonical order. Smart-casual dress code.
Wolfgang Puck's Vegas flagship — moved to Bellagio in 2017 with direct Fountains view. Modern California cuisine + the canonical Spago smoked salmon pizza (invented at Wolfgang's original LA location 1982). Outdoor patio + indoor dining with floor-to-ceiling Bellagio Fountains views.
$70-130
($70-130)
Daily 11:00-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead specifying 'Fountains-view patio'. Sunset to evening dinner with fountain show backdrop is the canonical experience. The smoked salmon pizza is mandatory.
Bobby Flay's modern southwestern + Tex-Mex Vegas restaurant since 2004 at Caesars Palace. The Sixteen Spice Chicken + Wild Mushroom Quesadilla are signature. The bar's margarita program is among Vegas's most-recommended (especially the Mesa Burning).
$60-110
($60-110)
Daily 11:00-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead. Lunch hours quieter than dinner — same menu at lower prices. The Margarita Trio flight ($35) lets you try all 3 signature versions.
Manhattan's iconic Greenwich Village Italian restaurant's Vegas outpost since 2021 at Aria. 1950s old-school Italian-American with red checkered tablecloths + tableside Caesar salad. The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka ($35) is the most-photographed Italian dish in America.
$80-150
($80-150)
Daily 17:30-23:00
Local tip: Reserve 2-4 weeks ahead via Resy. Walk-in standby possible at the bar after 22:00 weekdays. The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka is mandatory. Veal Parmesan is the canonical second order.
Cosmopolitan's hidden-entry speakeasy restaurant — entry through a 'pawn shop' lobby. Modern American small plates + bar program. The 'Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Shooter' is the iconic dish — gourmet take on the classic.
$60-130
($60-130)
Daily 17:00-24:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead. The pawn-shop entrance is part of the experience — don't try to enter through the back. Open until 24:00 — popular for late-night dining.
Brazilian-Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Venetian, open until 02:00 AM. The Roxy Sushi + wagyu beef are signatures. Vegas's iconic late-night fine dining option — perfect after-show or late-return-from-day-trip dinner.
$70-130
($70-130)
Daily 17:00-02:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-2 days ahead. Late-night ambiance + Strip-view tables. Open until 02:00 — perfect for late-return Grand Canyon/Antelope days.
Khao soi + Northern Thai curries + Wine list (Bib Gourmand)
Off-Strip Thai restaurant — the cheapest Michelin Bib Gourmand option in Vegas. Northern Thai cuisine + impressive wine list (3,000+ bottles). Featured in Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations + Parts Unknown.
$15-30
($15-30)
Daily 11:30-22:00
Local tip: Reserve 1-3 days ahead. Off-Strip location requires Uber ($15-20 each way). Wine list is the surprise — Northern Thai cuisine pairs beautifully with Riesling + Pinot Noir.
Carbone + Spago + Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen + Cirque pre-show dining. Hit the Modern California + Italian celebrity-chef circuit.
Luxury
$400-1,000+/day
Joël Robuchon 16-course tasting + é by José Andrés + SW Steakhouse premium. Vegas at the most-ambitious tasting-menu pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Las Vegas.
What's a daily food budget for Vegas?
Budget: $30-60/day (Wicked Spoon brunch + In-N-Out + casual buffet). Mid-range: $100-200/day (Carbone + Spago + Cirque pre-show dining). Luxury: $400-1,000+/day (Joël Robuchon + é by José Andrés + premium steakhouses). Vegas's food range is the widest in the US — $8 In-N-Out to $545 Joël Robuchon in same day possible.
What's the best Vegas buffet?
Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan ($55-65, individual portion plates + 100+ dishes) is #1 rated. Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace ($65-95, largest Vegas buffet + crab legs) is #2. Bellagio Buffet ($45-55, classic + fancy desserts) is #3. All require advance reservations on weekends.
Is Vegas dining good?
Yes — Vegas has more celebrity-chef restaurants than any US city outside NYC. Gordon Ramsay (5 Vegas restaurants), Wolfgang Puck (3), Bobby Flay (Mesa Grill), Joël Robuchon (3 Michelin), José Andrés (é at Cosmopolitan, 2 Michelin). High-end dining $80-545 per person.
Is In-N-Out really that good?
Yes — the canonical California-into-Vegas experience. Animal Style (secret menu — caramelized onions + grilled bun + extra spread), Double-Double Animal Style + Animal Style Fries are the orders. Cash-fast lane is the secret tip. $8-12 full meal. Visit at least once during Vegas trip.
How do I make restaurant reservations?
OpenTable (most Strip restaurants) or Resy (Carbone, é). Premium spots (Joël Robuchon, é by José Andrés, SW Steakhouse) need 4-6 weeks ahead. Gordon Ramsay + Wolfgang Puck 2-3 weeks. Buffets 1-3 days. Walk-in possible at lounge/bar seating after 22:00 at many top spots.
Should I tip in Vegas restaurants?
Yes — 18-22% mandatory at sit-down restaurants. Service charges sometimes auto-added at upscale ($30+ per meal) — check the bill. Tipping less than 15% considered very poor. Casino bar drinks: $1-2/drink tip mandatory. Buffet servers: $5-10/meal.
Are casino drinks really free?
Yes — casino cocktail waitresses bring complimentary drinks while actively gambling. Tipping $1-2/drink is mandatory or service stops. Drinks include beer, wine, basic mixed drinks ($5-15 value). Premium cocktails (Macallan, top vodkas) require extra payment.
Where can vegetarians + vegans eat?
Strong scene. Crossroads Kitchen (Resorts World, vegan fine dining $80-120), Tacos & Beer (multi-location, vegan tacos), VegeNation Downtown (100% vegan). Most Strip restaurants have clear veg menus. Bacchanal + Wicked Spoon Buffets have extensive vegetarian options.
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