20 Iconic Las Vegas Restaurants That Define Sin City's Food Scene

Golden Steer Steakhouse

The Golden Steer Steakhouse has been dishing out quality chops (wet-aged for 35 days) and seafood staples since 1958. Famous customers have included everyone from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to Marilyn Monroe and Natalie Wood. Stepping inside this famous Las Vegas restaurant—one of the oldest in the city—feels like you’ve traveled back in time thanks to its moody vibe, red booths, and photos and memorabilia from years past.

Must order: Bone-in rib eye

Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge

An exciting blend of restaurant and lounge, the Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge has served as a popular gathering spot for locals and travelers alike since its 1972 inception. All in all, there’s lots to love about the kitschy space, complete with neon lights, faux foliage, and a fire pit. Sink into one of the plush velvet booths and dig into omelets, burgers, steaks, and (so much) more. Or, pop into the lounge area to sip all sorts of cocktails, from white Russians to screwdrivers.

Must order: Peppermill burger

Wicked Spoon

Sin City is known for its extravagant buffets, and Wicked Spoon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is among the best. This brunch spot offers options for everyone, with dozens of delicious dishes ranging from short rib and steamed snow crab to tried-and-true classics like omelets, pancakes, pasta, and tacos. Did we mention there’s also a mashed potato bar? Go all-out with bottomless mimosas, Champagne, bloody marys, or Bud Light draft, or indulge in craft cocktails. Cheers!

Must order: Steamed snow crab with drawn butter

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen

Chef Gordon Ramsay’s (in)famous restaurant, inspired by his hit TV show of the same name, can be found at Caesars Palace. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Las Vegas Strip, the 8,000-square-foot space includes a bar and a private dining room. The restaurant serves modern American cuisine with high-quality ingredients, but eating here is an experience in and of itself, with nods to the series. Diners can see “competing” red and blue teams of chefs at work in the open kitchen set under bright lights. Get a table for lunch or dinner to be part of the fun. 

Must order: Roasted beef Wellington

Mizumi

Helmed by executive chef Jeff Okada Ramsey, this popular Japanese restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas serves up some of the best sushi and sashimi in Sin City, alongside tempura, robatayaki, noodles, and soups. Signature offerings include the sweet saikyo miso-glazed toothfish and wagyu beef fried rice. Mizumi also offers a teppanyaki menu for a hibachi-style approach to your meal. For an extra-special experience, guests can request to dine under the stars at a “floating table” on a platform in a lagoon next to a waterfall.

Must order: Miso toothfish saikyo-yaki

Eiffel Tower Restaurant

Located in the half-scale replica Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas hotel, the aptly named Eiffel Tower Restaurant serves haute French cuisine in a stylish setting. Make a reservation for dinner to indulge in escargot, caviar, and rack of lamb; alternatively, go for brunch to enjoy an extravagant three-course menu featuring French toast à la crème brulée and lobster eggs Benedict. Perched more than 100 feet above the Strip, the restaurant overlooks the famous Bellagio Fountains.

Must order: Classic escargots

Cipriani Las Vegas

“The thing about dining in Vegas is there’s the best version of almost anything you want to eat,” says Fora travel advisor and cofounder Henley Vazquez. “One of my Vegas go-to’s is Cipriani Las Vegas, which boasts incredible Italian fare (they also have Japanese dishes from the Yotto menu),” she says of this swanky eatery inside Wynn Las Vegas. “My personal fave is the baked tagliolini with ham, a cheesy, bubbly tangle of house-made pasta paired with addictive béchamel sauce and prosciutto,” says Vazquez. Go for lunch or dinner any day of the week—just be sure to book your table in advance to avoid the crowds.

Must order: House-made baked tagliolini with ham

Carbone

The Vegas outpost of this NYC staple—which can be found inside the Aria Resort & Casino—comes highly recommended by Fora travel advisor Kay Hart, who loves the eatery’s signature spicy rigatoni vodka dish as well as the branzino. Since getting a reservation here is notoriously difficult, Hart recommends setting an alarm to check online at midnight 30 days from your desired date.

Must order: Spicy rigatoni vodka

Tacos El Gordo

When hunger calls late at night, head straight to Tacos El Gordo, open until 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The laid-back taco joint has several locations throughout the city, including one on the Strip. Don’t leave without ordering a side of guac or salsa, both made from scratch daily.

Must order: Chorizo tacos

Bardot Brasserie

Helmed by award-winning chef Michael Mina, this ritzy French brasserie inside the Aria Resort & Casino is the place to see and be seen in Las Vegas thanks to its buzzy ambience. Go for happy hour, dinner, or weekend brunch to feast on fancy favorites like caviar deviled eggs and French onion soup. Bardot Brasserie boasts an extensive selection of vintage Chartreuse and a robust France-focused wine list. The restaurant is closed on Monday, so you’ll need to plan accordingly. 

Must order: French toast

Spago

For the ultimate splurge, check out celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s beloved Spago restaurant. Located inside the Bellagio Resort & Casino, this fantastic fine-dining establishment serves upscale American fare for dinner daily and brunch Friday through Sunday. Options abound, from house-made pasta to 30-day dry-aged steaks. If you can, nab a seat outdoors to enjoy Instagram-worthy views of the resort’s iconic fountains. Otherwise, you’ll be just fine in the stylish main dining room, which features sparkling chandeliers, stunning artwork, floor-to-ceiling windows, and contemporary decor. 

Must order: House-smoked salmon pizza

Siegel’s Bagelmania

Craving an East Coast-style bagel in the heart of Las Vegas? “I always recommend the bagels at Siegel’s Bagelmania,” says David Varley, regional vice president for food and beverage at hotel management company Highgate. He describes the decades-old establishment—part bagel shop, part deli—as a “Vegas institution.”

Must order: Everything bagel with lox schmear

Restaurant Guy Savoy

For a luxurious meal, look no further than Restaurant Guy Savoy in the Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace. The Vegas satellite of the chef’s two-Michelin-starred Paris restaurant offers his signature spin on classic French cuisine, with dishes that resemble works of art. A standout is the Colors of Caviar appetizer, which layers contrasting varieties of the delicate fish eggs. Ask the sommelier to guide you through personalized pairing options from the wine collection of more than 12,000 bottles. Request a table overlooking the Las Vegas Eiffel Tower or, for the ultimate indulgence, partake in a nine-course, Champagne-splashed dinner at the exclusive Krug Chef’s Table adjacent to the kitchen.

Must order: Colors of Caviar

Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets

Saint Honoré bills itself as the first-ever couture doughnut and beignet patisserie, and it constantly goes viral on TikTok for its uber-creative made-from-scratch sweets. Take your pick of fan favorites such as crème brûlée doughnuts and churro beignets, or seasonal specialties like pumpkin spice doughnuts. Vegan and gluten-free offerings are also available. If you go on a weekend, don’t miss the DoughSaint, a croissant-doughnut hybrid that’s hand-rolled and decorated—and takes two days to make. These one-of-a-kind treats are only available on Saturday and Sunday, and ordering ahead is encouraged.​

Must order: DoughSaint 

Casa di Amore

This old-school Italian haunt features nightly live music and serves delicious dishes like baked lasagna and chicken marsala. “Sit in a red vinyl booth or grab a spot at the bar next to a local and play video poker while drinking Chianti and eating a massive bowl of pasta,” says Fora travel advisor Jane Henzerling. While the restaurant is about five miles from the Strip, Henzerling says it’s well worth the Uber ride. Alternatively, “It’s not far from the airport, so it makes for a good last dinner stop before you fly home.”

Must order: Linguini bolognese

Lotus of Siam

Authentic northern Thai cuisine in the heart of Las Vegas? Only at Lotus of Siam. A roughly 10-minute drive from the Strip, this award-winning, local-loved restaurant serves up flavorful fare such as crispy duck, tom yum soup, softshell crab, and dozens of other excellent entrées to satisfy any craving. Complete your meal with one of the Thai-inspired drinks like the Tom Yum-Mi (made with lemongrass-infused tequila) or the vodka-based Lychee Blossom.

Must order: Khao soi (a coconut-curry noodle dish)

Sparrow + Wolf

Head to Chinatown to try Sparrow + Wolf, which dishes out globally inspired cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients. Menu highlights at this dinner-only haunt include Spanish octopus with squid ink risotto, Japanese sweet potato, and Korean barbecue rib eye, to name a few. Can’t decide what to order? Consider the tasting menu, which is comprised of four splendid courses. Save room for one of the eclectic desserts, such as a miso-spiked Chantilly crème puff served with sesame praline and Asian pear.

Must order: Oxtail hummus

Le Cirque

This award-winning restaurant inside the Bellagio is a must-visit for any foodie. The eight-course tasting menu is worth the splurge since you’ll dine on delicacies like frog legs and foie gras. The Adam Tihany-designed dining room is especially noteworthy, with its colorful decor and whimsical flair. Note that Le Cirque is closed Monday through Wednesday, and children under 10 are not allowed.

Must order: Ossetra caviar

The Golden Tiki

Immerse yourself in over-the-top tiki kitsch at The Golden Tiki in Chinatown. Shrunken heads, faux tropical greenery, and a giant open clamshell you can sit in create plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops. Accompany a classic tiki drink like a mai tai or a painkiller with Asian-inspired bites, including crab rangoon, hoisin lime-glazed ribs, and fried gyoza. Groups can order the pupu platter—served on a wooden surfboard-shaped tray—and share their chosen cocktail in a Fishbowl that serves two to four. The bar has a daily happy hour and regular live music and DJs. Reservations are recommended.

Must order: Pupu platter

Delilah

“Part supper club with Broadway-level entertainment, part ultimate Vegas scene, nowhere else can successfully combine the two without forgoing the impeccable service levels and gourmet dishes that Delilah achieves,” explains Fora travel advisor Sara Wilcox.

Located inside Wynn Las Vegas, the restaurant serves elevated American dishes such as black truffle lobster rolls and a dry-aged tomahawk steak. Children 12 and under aren’t allowed in, and like its original Los Angeles location, the Sin City outpost has a no-photos policy that’s strictly enforced (read: you will be asked to leave). 

Must order: King crab cavatelli alla vodka