The Crack Shack at Park MGM in Las Vegas is Richard Blais and Top Chef alums' Strip Jidori chicken shop, a counter-service room for sandwiches, oysters and breakfast.
Signature dishes: Jidori fried chicken sandwich, Chicken oysters, Schmaltz fries
Must order: The Senor Croque: fried Jidori chicken, bacon, fried egg and miso-maple butter on brioche.
Tip: Breakfast menu runs 09:00 to 12:00 with chilaquiles and biscuits; the line is shortest at opening.
Address: 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Eataly at Park MGM in Las Vegas is the Strip's 40,000-square-foot Italian food hall with two sit-down restaurants, a dozen counters, three bars and a marketplace.
Signature: Cacio e pepe, Affettati boards, Roman pizza al taglio
Order: Cacio e pepe at La Pasta counter, finished tableside in a wheel of pecorino.
Tip: Manzo (downstairs steak room) takes reservations; the upstairs counters are walk-in only.
Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Bellagio in Las Vegas is the chef's relocated Strip room since 2018, a Forbes-recommended California-Mediterranean dining room overlooking the fountains.
Signature: Pizza with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, Veal Wiener schnitzel, Tasting menu
Order: The smoked salmon and creme fraiche pizza; Puck's signature dish since the original 1982 LA opening.
Tip: Ask for a window or terrace table to overlap with the fountain shows on the half-hour.
Eataly at Park MGM in Las Vegas is the Strip's 40,000-square-foot Italian food hall with two sit-down restaurants, a dozen counters, three bars and a marketplace.
Signature: Cacio e pepe, Affettati boards, Roman pizza al taglio
Order: Cacio e pepe at La Pasta counter, finished tableside in a wheel of pecorino.
Tip: Manzo (downstairs steak room) takes reservations; the upstairs counters are walk-in only.
Main St Provisions in Las Vegas is Kim Owens and Justin Kingsley Hall's Arts District room on South Main, a daily-changing-menu kitchen with house-made pastas and rotating proteins.
Signature: Truffle gnocchi, Hawker bowl, Drinking-vinegar cocktails
Order: The Hawker Bowl: rice, marinated proteins and pickled vegetables; rotates with the season.
Tip: The patio runs first-come; ask for the patio booth at booking and aim for golden-hour seatings.
Kaiseki Yuzu in Las Vegas is Kaoru Azeuchi's intimate kaiseki dining room on West Sahara, a 14-seat counter with seasonal multi-course Japanese tasting menus and sake pairings.
Signature: Kaiseki tasting menu, Daily seasonal courses, Sake pairings
Order: The full kaiseki tasting; the courses change with the season and the chef's sourcing from Japan.
Tip: Reservations 14 days out only; the kaiseki menu rotates monthly so repeat visits get a different table.
Elia Authentic Greek Taverna in Las Vegas is the Boca Park family-run Greek room, a neighbourhood taverna with grilled lamb chops, pastitsio and house-baked spanakopita.
Signature: Pastitsio, Lamb chops, Spanakopita
Order: Lamb chops grilled over open flame with lemon and oregano; ask for the saganaki to start.
Tip: Lunch runs daily specials at a lower spend; the dinner mezze platter feeds three to four.
Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Bellagio in Las Vegas is the chef's relocated Strip room since 2018, a Forbes-recommended California-Mediterranean dining room overlooking the fountains.
Signature: Pizza with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, Veal Wiener schnitzel, Tasting menu
Order: The smoked salmon and creme fraiche pizza; Puck's signature dish since the original 1982 LA opening.
Tip: Ask for a window or terrace table to overlap with the fountain shows on the half-hour.
Harlo Steakhouse and Bar in Las Vegas is the Summerlin Downtown steakhouse off Charleston, a dim-lit dining room with USDA prime cuts and a 600-bottle wine list.
Signature: Dry-aged ribeye, Wagyu carpaccio, Burrata bruschetta
Order: Dry-aged 14oz ribeye plus a side of crispy Brussels with bacon jam.
Tip: The bar serves the full menu and accepts walk-ins; happy hour 16:30 to 18:30 runs a half-price oyster list.
