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 dishes: Pastitsio, Lamb chops, Spanakopita
Must 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.
Address: 11700 W Charleston Blvd #160, Las Vegas, NV 89135
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.
FUHU at Resorts World in Las Vegas is the high-energy modern Asian dining room with cross-Asia plates, late-night service and patio fountain views.
Signature: Peking duck pizza, Crispy spicy tuna, Tableside Old Fashioneds
Order: Peking duck pizza on flatbread; the signature share plate built for the booths.
Tip: Late-night menu runs to 02:00 weekends; the after-show crowd from Resorts World theatres fills the patio.
Weera Thai in Las Vegas is the Sahara strip Thai room since 2010, a neighbourhood favourite for boat noodles, green curry and a deeper Thai menu than the average suburban room.
Signature: Boat noodles, Green curry, Pad see ew
Order: Boat noodles with beef and a side of crispy pork belly; the boat noodles are the kitchen's signature.
Tip: Lunch specials run 11:00 to 15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.
Esther's Kitchen in Las Vegas is James Trees's Arts District Italian dining room since 2018, named USA Today Restaurant of the Year 2026 and the anchor of South Main.
Signature: House-made pasta, Wood-roasted vegetables, Tartare
Order: The daily pasta on the open-kitchen counter; dough rolled in-house every morning.
Tip: Book two weeks ahead for weekend; the wine room runs a deeper Italian list than the floor.
Carson Kitchen in Las Vegas is Cory Harwell and the late Kerry Simon's downtown Fremont East dining room since 2014, the last room the Rock 'n' Roll Chef opened.
Signature: Bacon jam, Devil's eggs, Glazed donut bread pudding
Order: Bacon jam with baked brie and grilled bread.
Tip: Rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and is easier to walk in than the dining room.
