9 editor picks in Las Vegas.
9 new american places in Las Vegas we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Las Vegas | New American across every city.
New American is where Las Vegas's independent chef scene is most ambitious, often in Downtown and Chinatown rather than the resorts. Carson Kitchen on S 6th St in Downtown helped open the door, while Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain Rd and Honey Salt in Summerlin push the style across the valley.
Sparrow + Wolf in Las Vegas is Brian Howard's Chinatown dining room since 2017, a James Beard Best Chef Southwest 2026 finalist serving cross-continent.
OrderThe Hong Kong-style wagyu beef cheek over noodles; the dish has been on the menu since opening.
TipThe chef's counter sits four; ask at booking. Brian Howard usually works the line on Friday and Saturday.
Carson Kitchen in Las Vegas is Cory Harwell and the late Kerry Simon's downtown Fremont East dining room since 2014, the last restaurant the Rock 'n' Roll.
OrderThe bacon jam with baked brie and grilled bread; on the menu since opening day.
TipThe rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and reservations are easier than the main room.
Honey Salt in Las Vegas is Elizabeth and Kim Canteenwalla's farm-to-table Summerlin dining room since 2013, a family-friendly Rampart Commons room.
OrderThe mac and cheese with prosciutto crumble; long-running signature plate.
TipWeekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday 10:00-14:30; the crab toast and house pancakes are the anchors.
Delmonico Steakhouse at the Venetian is Emeril Lagasse's Strip steakhouse since 1999, a long-running room with bone-in ribeyes and the chef's New Orleans.
OrderThe 36oz bone-in ribeye for two with the barbecue shrimp as a starter; Emeril's New Orleans classic.
TipWeekday lunch runs the full steak menu at a lower spend; the dining room is much quieter than dinner service.
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.
OrderBacon jam with baked brie and grilled bread.
TipRooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and is easier to walk in than the dining room.
Sparrow + Wolf in Las Vegas is Brian Howard's Chinatown dining room since 2017, a 2026 James Beard Best Chef Southwest finalist serving cross-continental.
OrderHong Kong-style wagyu beef cheek over noodles; menu signature since opening.
TipThe chef's counter sits four; ask at booking. Howard works the line most Friday and Saturday.
Honey Salt in Las Vegas is Elizabeth and Kim Canteenwalla's Summerlin farm-to-table dining room since 2013, a family-friendly Rampart Commons kitchen.
OrderMac and cheese with prosciutto crumble; long-running signature plate.
TipWeekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday 10:00-14:30; the crab toast and house pancakes are the anchors.
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.
OrderDry-aged 14oz ribeye plus a side of crispy Brussels with bacon jam.
TipThe bar serves the full menu and accepts walk-ins; happy hour 16:30-18:30 runs a half-price oyster list.
Carson Kitchen on 6th Street in downtown Las Vegas is Cory Harwell's small-plates room (co-founded with the late Kerry Simon in 2014), with bacon jam.
OrderBacon jam, devil's eggs, bacon burger
TipSit at the bar after 21:30 for the small-plates list; bacon jam with havarti on toasted baguette and the bacon burger are the standing order.
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