Many of the great chefs have decided to set up shop in Las Vegas Restaurants. What does that mean to you? Now there is no need to go to New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles to experience culinary ecstasy. This list is very subjective and can be fluid, but, every time I have visited these ten places I have been rewarded with consistently good food. Las Vegas Restaurants will surprise you if you are accustomed to greasy buffets and cheap shrimp cocktails.
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1. Las Vegas Restaurants - Chinois
Honestly, I cannot live without it. I don't know how. If you have visited Chinois in Santa Monica you will notice the absence of pretentiousness, what is not missing is the incredible food. When I think of a Las Vegas Restaurant to send my friends to, I almost always list Chinois. It has been remodeled, there is a new head chef and things are still incredible. Mix and match, a little sushi a little Kung Pau Chicken. A beer, some wine and some saki!
2. Las Vegas Restaurant - Emeril's New Orleans Fish House
This is the Las Vegas Restaurant that you are dreaming about. If you make it past the oyster bar, good luck. Emeril Lagasse has brought his neo Cajun style to the MGM Grand and it is intoxicating. I can live on the gumbo and peel and eat shrimp. It's addicting so be cautious of this place.
3. Las Vegas Restaurant - Aureole
Zeke Quezada
The first time I ate at Aureole I wasn't impressed, however, my wife fell in love. Since then I too have begun my love affair with this place. Aureole boasts about its four story, bungee jumping wine cellar. This place does not need a diversion. This is the flash that you are looking for in a Las Vegas Restaurant.
4. Las Vegas Restaurant - Le Cirque
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Like its New York counterpart Le Cirque is incredible in its delivering a culinary work of art. Albeit at a price, but after a good day on the tables it's worth it. Enjoy the view of the lake as you cradle your fine red from their immense wine list.
5. Las Vegas Restaurant - Spago
Spago is what launched the Wolfgang Puck empire, today it still offers up great food on a daily basis. Not that I would know personally, I am so enamored with the meatloaf that I rarely will diversify my experience. My wife on the other hand never repeats her order and is always delighted. Wolfgang Puck has several Las Vegas Restaurants but this is still the best.
6. Las Vegas Restaurant - Michael Mina
Born in San Francisco this place has a way with elegant seafood. I personally enjoy the tasting menu as it allows you an opportunity to sample a few choice selections. Try for a table overlooking the gardens.
7. Las Vegas Restaurant - Bradley Ogden
The food is good but I might be more impressed with the way the place feels. They have done a great job with the bar and it is as comfortable a place to eat as you'll find in Las Vegas.
8. Las Vegas Restaurant - China Grill
Asian food with a fusion twist. This place will change the way you feel about Chinese take out. You might never be able to handle that Kung pao from your local eatery.
