New American$$downtown-fremont-east
Carson Kitchen in Las Vegas is Cory Harwell and the late Kerry Simon's downtown Fremont East dining room since 2014, the last restaurant the Rock 'n' Roll.
Signature: Bacon jam, Devil's eggs, Glazed donut bread pudding
Order: The bacon jam with baked brie and grilled bread; on the menu since opening day.
Tip: The rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and reservations are easier than the main room.
Spanish$$$$the-strip
Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres in Las Vegas is the James Beard winner's playful Strip meathouse, relocated from SLS Sahara to the Venetian Resort in late 2025.
Signature: Cotton-candy foie gras, Carrillera de vaca, Whole-roasted suckling pig
Order: The cotton-candy foie gras and a wood-fire-roasted suckling pig for the table.
Tip: Sit at the live-fire counter, not the dining room; the cooking is the show.
Chinese$$$$the-strip
Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas is the first Michelin-starred Chinese kitchen in North America, a Forbes Five-Star room with chef Ming Yu carving Imperial Peking.
Signature: Imperial Peking duck, Wok-fried Maine lobster, Dim sum platter
Order: The Imperial Peking duck carved tableside; pre-order at booking. Two-course service.
Tip: Children under five not admitted; book the early seating for a pre-Lake of Dreams dinner window.
Greek Seafood$$$$the-strip
Estiatorio Milos at the Venetian is Costas Spiliadis's Mediterranean seafood emporium, fish flown from Greek and Mediterranean waters and a produce-market.
Signature: Whole grilled fish, Milos special tower, Greek yogurt with honey
Order: The Milos special: paper-thin zucchini and aubergine chips with tzatziki.
Tip: Lunch prix fixe is significantly cheaper than dinner; the produce-market plates run all day.
Steakhouse$$$$the-strip
Bavette's Steakhouse at Park MGM is Brendan Sodikoff's Chicago import since 2017, a dim red-leather room with French flair and timeless steakhouse cuts.
Signature: Bone-in ribeye, Steak frites, Chicago shrimp de jonghe
Order: The bone-in ribeye with bordelaise and a side of duck-fat potatoes.
Tip: The bar serves the full menu and walk-ins are accepted; come early for a counter seat.
Steakhouse$$$$the-strip
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.
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.