Californian$$$$the-strip
Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Bellagio in Las Vegas is the chef's relocated Strip room since 2018, a Forbes-recommended California-Mediterranean dining room.
Signature: Pizza with smoked salmon and creme fraiche, Veal Wiener schnitzel, Tasting menu
Order: The smoked salmon and creme fraiche pizza; Puck's signature dish since the original 1982 LA opening.
Tip: Ask for a window or terrace table to overlap with the fountain shows on the half-hour.
Modern Steakhouse$$$summerlin
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.
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 16:30-18:30 runs a half-price oyster list.
Modern Asian$$$the-strip
FUHU at Resorts World in Las Vegas is the high-energy modern Asian dining room with cross-Asia plates, late-night service and patio fountain views.
Signature: Peking duck pizza, Crispy spicy tuna, Tableside Old Fashioneds
Order: Peking duck pizza on flatbread; the signature share plate built for the booths.
Tip: Late-night menu runs to 02:00 weekends; the after-show crowd from Resorts World theatres fills the patio.
Thai$$east-sahara
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.
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 11:00-15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.
Seasonal Italian$$$arts-district
Esther's Kitchen in Las Vegas is James Trees's Arts District Italian dining room since 2018, named USA Today Restaurant of the Year 2026 and the anchor.
Signature: House-made pasta, Wood-roasted vegetables, Tartare
Order: The daily pasta on the open-kitchen counter; dough rolled in-house every morning.
Tip: Book two weeks ahead for weekend; the wine room runs a deeper Italian list than the floor.
New American$$downtown-fremont-east
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.
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.