40 editor picks in Las Vegas.
40 mid-range places in Las Vegas, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good restaurants in Las Vegas, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Las Vegas food.
Lotus of Siam on Sahara is Saipin Chutima's original Northern Thai room, reopened May 2026 at its Commercial Center home five years after a roof collapse.
OrderThe khao soi: coconut curry, egg noodles, crispy noodle nest on top. Saipin Chutima's signature plate.
TipThe original Sahara room reopened May 8 2026 with a limited dinner menu Wed to Sun; the Flamingo branch covers the full menu.
Vesta Coffee Roasters in Las Vegas is the Arts District on-site roastery and cafe since 2014, a single-origin programme with house-roasted beans and a quiet.
TipFriday morning cuppings (free, 09:00) are the easiest way to taste the current single-origin shelf; the Summerlin branch has a bakery.
Raku on Spring Mountain in Las Vegas is the Mitsuo Endo izakaya that draws Strip line cooks after midnight, robata until 03:00 and a tofu made fresh.
OrderRobata skewers, agedashi tofu, the line-cook industry plate
TipBook 24 hours ahead or arrive after 23:00 for the bar; agedashi tofu, kurobuta pork belly skewers and the soba salad are the standing late-night order.
Monta Ramen on Spring Mountain in Las Vegas is the 20-seat Chinatown shop since 2010, simmering tonkotsu broth in-house and turning out kaedama refills.
TipGet on the Yelp waitlist before you arrive; tonkotsu with a kaedama noodle refill is the standard, the seasonal limited bowls go on the chalk wall.
Lotus of Siam Flamingo in Las Vegas is the Chutima family's larger second branch, the full Northern Thai menu plus the city's deepest Riesling list.
OrderKhao soi and crispy duck on drunken noodles; Saipin Chutima's signature pair.
TipReservations essential; sommelier Bank Atcharawan curates a Riesling and Gewurztraminer pairing for the spice.
Ferraro's on Paradise Road in Las Vegas is the family Italian since 1985, named Gambero Rosso Tre Forchette 2024 and pouring Italian growers in a wine bar.
TipSit in the wine room not the dining room; ask for the Gambero Rosso Tre Forchette tasting menu.
Mothership Coffee Roasters in Las Vegas is Juanny Romero's woman-owned Nevada roastery since 2012, with five locations across the valley including the Sunset.
TipThe Sunset Road roastery hosts the wholesale operation; the Fremont and Henderson cafes run different rotating single-origins.
Velveteen Rabbit in the Las Vegas Arts District is the Dylag-sisters cocktail bar since 2013, with rotating drinks built around house-fermented syrups.
TipSit at the bar and let the bartender pour off-menu; the rotating cocktail menu changes every few months and ferments a few of its own syrups.
Tacos El Gordo on the Strip in Las Vegas is the Tijuana adobada counter open until 04:00 weekends, slicing pork from the trompo onto hand-pressed corn.
OrderAdobada and suadero tacos sliced from the trompo
TipPay the cashier first then queue at the meat station with a ticket; adobada and suadero are the two to get post-midnight.
Soulbelly BBQ in the Las Vegas Arts District is Bruce Kalman's smokehouse since May 2021, plating salt-and-pepper brisket, Carolina pulled pork.
TipOrder the salt and pepper brisket and the mac and cheese with pork parm crumbs (panko, parmesan, chicharrones).
Bouchon at the Venetian in Las Vegas is Thomas Keller's bistro doing weekend brunch on the patio, poached eggs hollandaise, quiche du jour. Family-friendly.
OrderPoached eggs with hollandaise; quiche du jour, then a fresh pastry.
TipBook the 09:00 seating to walk the bakery counter on the way out; Sunday lasts the longest, until 14:00.
Esther's Kitchen in the Las Vegas Arts District runs a Saturday and Sunday brunch with James Trees's seasonal Italian leanings: Pasta Fritti and eggs.
OrderPasta Fritti and eggs with fennel sugo; Meyer lemon pancakes with huckleberry jam.
TipBook on the website two weeks ahead for a Saturday or Sunday 10:00-12:00 slot; the Pasta Fritti and a Negroni sbagliato are the standard opener.
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.
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.
Elia Authentic Greek Taverna in Las Vegas is the family-run taverna now on West Sahara Avenue, plating grilled lamb chops, pastitsio and hot saganaki.
OrderLamb chops grilled over open flame with lemon and oregano; ask for the saganaki to start.
TipLunch runs daily specials at a lower spend; the dinner mezze platter feeds three to four.
Pour Coffee Parlor in Las Vegas is the West Charleston specialty cafe and microroastery, a single-origin pour-over programme with rotating beans.
TipThe pour-over flight is the room's signature; ask for the three-bean comparison if it's not on the day's menu.
Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the unmarked New York counter at the back of the level 3 record-lined corridor, slicing cheese and pepperoni.
OrderNew York-style cheese, pepperoni and sausage slices
TipFrom the Chandelier bar take the lift to level 3; the corridor between Blue Ribbon and Jaleo leads to the unsigned door, and slices run $6-7.
Atomic Liquors on Fremont East in Las Vegas is the city's oldest freestanding bar since 1952, with Atomic Kitchen alongside doing burgers, wings and bar.
OrderElevated bar burgers, wings, atomic mac
TipThe Atomic Kitchen menu runs the same late hours as the bar; order the smash burger and an Old Fashioned on the Fremont patio.
In-N-Out on West Sahara in Las Vegas is the nearest Sahara Avenue branch to the Strip, with drive-thru, dine-in and Double-Double service until 01:30.
OrderDouble-Double Animal Style, vanilla shake
TipDrive-thru moves fastest after 23:00; order Animal Style for the mustard-grilled patty and grilled onions.
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.
Sadelle's at the Bellagio in Las Vegas is the Major Food Group bagels-and-fish brunch room overlooking the Conservatory, with sliced-to-order smoked fish.
OrderSliced-to-order salmon and sturgeon on house bagels; sticky bun for the table.
TipSit on the Conservatory side for the floral display; the towering sliced-fish boards are sized for four and worth ordering once.
Mr. Mamas Breakfast and Lunch on South Jones in Las Vegas is the Greek-American family breakfast counter with hot griddles, omelettes. Open daily 07:00-15:00.
OrderFrench toast with cinnamon-vanilla batter; biscuits with sausage gravy.
TipSaturday and Sunday wait is 30 to 60 minutes; arrive by 08:30 or after 12:30 and order the French toast.
Eataly at Park MGM is the Strip's 40,000-square-foot Italian food hall with two sit-down restaurants, more than a dozen counters, a marketplace.
OrderCacio e pepe at La Pasta counter, prepared in a wheel of pecorino tableside.
TipThe downstairs Manzo dining room takes reservations; the upper counters run walk-in only.
Letty's de Leticia's Cocina in Las Vegas is the Arts District Mexican kitchen on South Main, a fast-casual room with Jalisco tortas, birria and weekend.
OrderTortas ahogadas: Jalisco-style pork sandwich drowned in tomato salsa.
TipWeekend birria runs out by early afternoon; come before 12:30 for a Saturday lunch.
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.
OrderCacio e pepe at La Pasta counter, finished tableside in a wheel of pecorino.
TipManzo (downstairs steak room) takes reservations; the upstairs counters are walk-in only.
Able Baker Brewing in Las Vegas is the Arts District anchor brewpub, named after the first two 1956 atomic tests and pouring 30-plus taps with a scratch.
TipThe Arts District Kitchen serves until close and is the only Main Street brewery doing burgers, banh mi and wings on the same ticket.
CraftHaus Brewery in Henderson is the original Booze District taproom, pouring Belgian and German-leaning craft beers with viewing windows into the working.
TipOrder the spent-grain pretzel rolls with warm beer cheese; the patio takes dogs and the room is non-gaming, rare for the valley.
Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge on the Las Vegas Strip is the 1972 neon-lit diner between Wynn and Resorts World, doing all-day breakfast.
OrderAll-day breakfast, oversized salads, fireside cocktails
TipSit in the Fireside Lounge for the sunken fire pit; the strawberry-stacked Fruit Pancake is the photograph and feeds three.
Able Baker Brewing in the Las Vegas Arts District serves the in-house kitchen until close, with brewpub burgers, wings and banh mi to soak up 30 craft taps.
OrderBrewpub burgers, wings, banh mi from the Arts District Kitchen
TipThe kitchen runs until close (not last call); Friday and Saturday nights the patio fills by 22:00, so order your food on the way to your table.
Vintner Grill in Summerlin Las Vegas is the patio bistro at the back of a West Charleston office park, with a Mediterranean menu and a covered garden.
TipSit on the garden patio if the weather holds; menu draws from Spain, France and Italy, the Mediterranean fish of the day is reliable.
Yardbird at the Venetian in Las Vegas is the Miami-born Southern dining room doing weekend brunch, with 27-hour brined fried chicken, blueberry pie pancakes.
OrderChicken and egg biscuit sandwich, then the giant cinnamon roll for the table.
TipOrder the giant cinnamon roll for the table on arrival; the chicken-and-egg biscuit sandwich is the brunch standard, fried chicken with honey-hot sauce.
Eggslut at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the brunch counter for the Strip walk-in crowd, soft-scrambled Fairfax and brioche sandwiches plus.
OrderThe Fairyfax (soft-scrambled egg, scallion, sriracha mayo) and the Slut.
TipQueue moves fastest 09:30-11:00; the Slut (coddled egg over potato puree) is the well-known single order.
The Original Sunrise Cafe on South Eastern in Las Vegas is the two-decade neighbourhood brunch counter, doing Benedicts, omelettes and the Crunchberry French.
OrderBurnt Ends Brisket Benedict; Crunchberry French Toast for the table.
TipNo reservations and Saturday and Sunday waits run an hour; arrive by 08:00 or after 13:00 and ask about the Brisket Benedict.
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.
OrderThe Senor Croque: fried Jidori chicken, bacon, fried egg and miso-maple butter on brioche.
TipBreakfast menu runs 09:00-12:00 with chilaquiles and biscuits; the line is shortest at opening.
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.
OrderBoat noodles with beef and a side of crispy pork belly; the boat noodles are the kitchen's signature.
TipLunch specials run 11:00-15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.
Makers and Finders in Las Vegas is the Arts District Latin-American cafe and small-batch roaster, a coffee shop with Colombian-style espresso.
TipTheir Take It Easy sister roastery on Wynn Rd supplies the beans; the bag retail wall has rotating origins and a separate cold-brew programme.
Tenaya Creek Brewery in Las Vegas is one of the city's first craft brewers, open since 1999 and pouring 28 taps in a smoke-free Bonanza Road taproom.
TipThe Bonanza Brown Ale is the long-running flagship; nightly food trucks park outside and rotate Mexican, Korean and barbecue most weeks.
Du-Par's at Suncoast in Las Vegas is the 24-hour buttermilk-pancake counter from the LA Farmers Market original 1938 chain, with house-made pies.
OrderButtermilk pancakes, made-from-scratch pies
TipPancakes are the order at any hour; the fresh-fruit pies in the bakery case are sliced through the night and best with coffee at 02:00.
The Original Sunrise Cafe on South Eastern in Las Vegas is the two-decade locals' breakfast counter where weekend Benedicts and the Brisket Eggs Benedict.
TipWalk-in only, no reservations; ask for the Burnt Ends Brisket Benedict, the Crunchberry French Toast is the photograph but the savoury benedicts win.
The Cracked Egg in Henderson is the family-owned 2002 breakfast room on North Green Valley Parkway, plating omelettes, scrambles and eggs benedict.
OrderEggs Benedict with corned-beef hash; skillet of the day with hash browns.
TipOpen at 06:00 every day; the corned beef hash and the chicken-fried steak with eggs are the local standing orders.
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