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 Chef opened.
Signature dishes: Bacon jam, Devil's eggs, Glazed donut bread pudding
Must order: The bacon jam with baked brie and grilled bread; on the menu since opening day.
Tip: The rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and reservations are easier than the main room.
Address: 124 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres in Las Vegas is the James Beard winner's playful Strip meathouse, relocated from SLS Sahara to the Venetian Resort in late 2025 with A5 Kobe and Finnish caviar.
Signature: Cotton-candy foie gras, Carrillera de vaca, Whole-roasted suckling pig
Order: The cotton-candy foie gras and a wood-fire-roasted suckling pig for the table.
Tip: Sit at the live-fire counter, not the dining room; the cooking is the show.
Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas is the first Michelin-starred Chinese kitchen in North America, a Forbes Five-Star room with chef Ming Yu carving Imperial Peking duck tableside.
Signature: Imperial Peking duck, Wok-fried Maine lobster, Dim sum platter
Order: The Imperial Peking duck carved tableside; pre-order at booking. Two-course service.
Tip: Children under five not admitted; book the early seating for a pre-Lake of Dreams dinner window.
Estiatorio Milos at the Venetian is Costas Spiliadis's Mediterranean seafood emporium, fish flown from Greek and Mediterranean waters and a produce-market tableside selection.
Signature: Whole grilled fish, Milos special tower, Greek yogurt with honey
Order: The Milos special: paper-thin zucchini and aubergine chips with tzatziki, plus a whole grilled fish picked at the case.
Tip: Lunch prix fixe is significantly cheaper than dinner; the produce-market plates run all day.
Bavette's Steakhouse at Park MGM is Brendan Sodikoff's Chicago import since 2017, a dim red-leather room with French flair and timeless steakhouse cuts.
Signature: Bone-in ribeye, Steak frites, Chicago shrimp de jonghe
Order: The bone-in ribeye with bordelaise and a side of duck-fat potatoes.
Tip: The bar serves the full menu and walk-ins are accepted; come early for a counter seat.
SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas is Alfred Portale's Strip steakhouse overlooking the Lake of Dreams, a Forbes Five-Star room with prime cuts and the nightly water show.
Signature: Dry-aged Wagyu, Lobster cocktail, Truffle creamed corn
Order: The dry-aged tomahawk for two; pre-order at booking to time it with the 21:30 Lake of Dreams.
Tip: Patio tables face the Lake of Dreams; the show runs every half hour from dusk until 23:30.
Yellowtail at Bellagio is Akira Back's Strip Japanese room, daily fish flown from around the world and a terrace overlooking the Bellagio fountains.
Signature: Yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, Akami tuna pizza, Wagyu skewers
Order: Akira's signature yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno and yuzu soy.
Tip: Ask for a terrace table to overlap with the fountain shows on the half-hour.
