After the club scene cools off you need to re-energize with a decent meal so you might want to have a list of options. Stay away from 24 hour buffet lines, do you really need prime rib that has been sitting out all night? Toucan Harry's at the Stardust was once my favorite spot for the very late night meal, these days I have my meal of Bourbon and ice at any bar that will serve me. You on the other hand should have a club sandwich and fries.

MGM MirageThis is a good transition place for the late but not too late meal. It's still lively and you get the feeling that the evening is winding down but if you need to you could start all over again. Sushi at midnight always works.
It's a coffee shop but it's the Mandalay Bay and they do most things right. Late night meal should consist of either the Marbled Rye Pastrami or the club sandwich. They soak up a lot of the alcohol and they get you comfortable for the morning wake up call. You can also opt for the Belgian waffle but that might throw you off for the real breakfast you'll be having in a few hours.

Photograph © 2007 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, IncIt's a lounge so you'll actually kill two birds with one stone here. End your night at the bar with a scorpion by the fire and then stroll over the the coffee house and fill up on a stack of pancakes and coffee. That's Vegas, Baby!
Play poker for most of the night and then walk over and have a steak and some sourdough toast. It's old school and the prices are still very reasonable. Downtown Las Vegas still gives you the bargains you need to keep the trip under budget.

Photograph © 2007 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, IncPrime Rib any time. Need I say anything else? Centrally located, friendly people and good food. If you are a fan of late night beef this is where you will be, period. Walk out of Drai's and step into the Victorian room. Order some sourdough toast, just because it seems to always be extra good.

Photograph © 2007 Zeke Quezada, licensed to About.com, IncIf you won't make it there before they close just pick up a Woody Allen and put it in a safe place for later. Huge sandwiches make for perfect late night meals and this much Pastrami and Corned Beef will satisfy your craving for the salted cured meats for awhile.