40 mid-range rooms in Las Vegas, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good rooms in Las Vegas, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Las Vegas food.
Lotus of Siam (Sahara) ★ 4.8
east-sahara · 953 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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.
Tip: The 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 ★ 4.8
1114 S Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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.
Tip: Friday morning cuppings (free, 09:00) are the easiest way to taste the current single-origin shelf; the Summerlin branch has a bakery.
Raku (Spring Mountain) ★ 4.8
spring-mountain-chinatown · 5030 Spring Mountain Rd Ste 2, Las Vegas, NV 89146
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.
Tip: Book 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 Japanese Noodle House ★ 4.8
spring-mountain-chinatown · 5030 Spring Mountain Rd Ste 6, Las Vegas, NV 89146
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.
Tip: Get 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) ★ 4.7
west-sahara · 620 E Flamingo Rd #10, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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.
Tip: Reservations essential; sommelier Bank Atcharawan curates a Riesling and Gewurztraminer pairing for the spice.
Ferraro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar ★ 4.7
spring-mountain-chinatown · 4480 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169
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.
Tip: Sit in the wine room not the dining room; ask for the Gambero Rosso Tre Forchette tasting menu.
Mothership Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6
8740 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
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.
Tip: The Sunset Road roastery hosts the wholesale operation; the Fremont and Henderson cafes run different rotating single-origins.
Velveteen Rabbit ★ 4.6
arts-district · 1218 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Velveteen Rabbit in the Las Vegas Arts District is the Dylag-sisters cocktail bar since 2013, with rotating drinks built around house-fermented syrups.
Tip: Sit 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 (Strip) ★ 4.5
the-strip · 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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.
Tip: Pay the cashier first then queue at the meat station with a ticket; adobada and suadero are the two to get post-midnight.
Soulbelly BBQ ★ 4.5
arts-district · 1327 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Soulbelly BBQ in the Las Vegas Arts District is Bruce Kalman's smokehouse since May 2021, plating salt-and-pepper brisket, Carolina pulled pork.
Tip: Order the salt and pepper brisket and the mac and cheese with pork parm crumbs (panko, parmesan, chicharrones).
Bouchon (Venetian) ★ 4.5
the-strip · 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: Book the 09:00 seating to walk the bakery counter on the way out; Sunday lasts the longest, until 14:00.
Esther's Kitchen (Arts District brunch) ★ 4.5
arts-district · 1131 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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.
Tip: Book 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 ★ 4.4
downtown-fremont-east · 124 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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.
Tip: The rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and reservations are easier than the main room.
Carson Kitchen ★ 4.4
downtown-fremont-east · 124 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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.
Tip: Rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and is easier to walk in than the dining room.
Elia Authentic Greek Taverna ★ 4.4
henderson · 11700 W Charleston Blvd #160, Las Vegas, NV 89135
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.
Tip: Lunch runs daily specials at a lower spend; the dinner mezze platter feeds three to four.
Pour Coffee Parlor ★ 4.4
8975 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Pour Coffee Parlor in Las Vegas is the West Charleston specialty cafe and microroastery, a single-origin pour-over programme with rotating beans.
Tip: The 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 (Cosmopolitan) ★ 4.4
the-strip · 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: From 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 and Atomic Kitchen ★ 4.4
downtown-fremont-east · 917 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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.
Tip: The 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 Burger (W Sahara) ★ 4.4
west-sahara · 2900 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
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.
Tip: Drive-thru moves fastest after 23:00; order Animal Style for the mustard-grilled patty and grilled onions.
Carson Kitchen ★ 4.4
downtown-fremont-east · 124 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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.
Tip: Sit 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 Cafe (Bellagio) ★ 4.4
the-strip · 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: Sit 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 ★ 4.4
spring-mountain-chinatown · 5693 S Jones Blvd Ste 106, Las Vegas, NV 89118
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.
Tip: Saturday and Sunday wait is 30 to 60 minutes; arrive by 08:30 or after 12:30 and order the French toast.
Eataly Las Vegas ★ 4.3
the-strip · 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: The downstairs Manzo dining room takes reservations; the upper counters run walk-in only.
Letty's de Leticia's Cocina ★ 4.3
arts-district · 807 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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.
Tip: Weekend birria runs out by early afternoon; come before 12:30 for a Saturday lunch.
Eataly Las Vegas ★ 4.3
the-strip · 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.
Tip: Manzo (downstairs steak room) takes reservations; the upstairs counters are walk-in only.
Able Baker Brewing ★ 4.3
arts-district · 1510 S Main St Ste 120, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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.
Tip: The 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 (Henderson) ★ 4.3
henderson · 7350 Eastgate Rd Ste 110, Henderson, NV 89011
CraftHaus Brewery in Henderson is the original Booze District taproom, pouring Belgian and German-leaning craft beers with viewing windows into the working.
Tip: Order 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 ★ 4.3
the-strip · 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: Sit in the Fireside Lounge for the sunken fire pit; the strawberry-stacked Fruit Pancake is the photograph and feeds three.
Able Baker Brewing (Arts District) ★ 4.3
arts-district · 1510 S Main St Ste 120, Las Vegas, NV 89104
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.
Tip: The 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 ★ 4.3
summerlin · 10100 W Charleston Blvd Ste 150, Las Vegas, NV 89135
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.
Tip: Sit on the garden patio if the weather holds; menu draws from Spain, France and Italy, the Mediterranean fish of the day is reliable.
Yardbird (Venetian) ★ 4.3
the-strip · 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: Order 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 (Cosmopolitan) ★ 4.3
the-strip · 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Eggslut at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the brunch counter for the Strip walk-in crowd, soft-scrambled Fairfax and brioche sandwiches plus.
Tip: Queue moves fastest 09:30-11:00; the Slut (coddled egg over potato puree) is the well-known single order.
The Original Sunrise Cafe ★ 4.3
henderson · 8975 S Eastern Ave Ste 6, Las Vegas, NV 89123
The Original Sunrise Cafe on South Eastern in Las Vegas is the two-decade neighbourhood brunch counter, doing Benedicts, omelettes and the Crunchberry French.
Tip: No 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 ★ 4.2
the-strip · 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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.
Tip: Breakfast menu runs 09:00-12:00 with chilaquiles and biscuits; the line is shortest at opening.
Weera Thai ★ 4.2
east-sahara · 3839 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
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.
Tip: Lunch specials run 11:00-15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.
Makers and Finders Roastery ★ 4.2
1120 S Main St #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Makers and Finders in Las Vegas is the Arts District Latin-American cafe and small-batch roaster, a coffee shop with Colombian-style espresso.
Tip: The roastery runs alongside the cafe; the bag retail wall has rotating origins and a separate cold-brew programme.
Tenaya Creek Brewery ★ 4.2
downtown-fremont-east · 831 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
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.
Tip: The Bonanza Brown Ale is the long-running flagship; nightly food trucks park outside and rotate Mexican, Korean and barbecue most weeks.
Du-Par's Restaurant and Bakery (Suncoast) ★ 4.2
summerlin · 9090 Alta Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89145
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.
Tip: Pancakes 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 ★ 4.2
henderson · 8975 S Eastern Ave Ste 6, Las Vegas, NV 89123
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.
Tip: Walk-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 (Henderson) ★ 4.2
henderson · 1000 N Green Valley Pkwy Ste 480, Henderson, NV 89074
The Cracked Egg in Henderson is the family-owned 2002 breakfast room on North Green Valley Parkway, plating omelettes, scrambles and eggs benedict.
Tip: Open at 06:00 every day; the corned beef hash and the chicken-fried steak with eggs are the local standing orders.