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Restaurants in Las Vegas

Most of the best restaurants in Las Vegas are to be found within the hotel and casino complexes, and they each fight to sign big names to draw in the crowds. Dining choices are usually overwhelming, even within individual properties, so you should have no problem finding your favourite cuisine.

The restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over $100)
Moderate ($50 to $100)
Cheap (up to $50)

These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including half a bottle of house wine or equivalent, tax and service.

There is an 8.1% restaurant tax in Las Vegas for both eat-in and takeaway purchases. The tax is normally added to the bill at the time of payment, although some buffets and fast-food chains may incorporate the tax in their prices. Service charges are unusual in Las Vegas (except for parties of eight to 10 or more); it is more usual to leave a 15 to 20% tip.

Expensive

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Cuisine: French

The first and youngest chef ever to win three Michelin stars, Robuchon has been dubbed the 'chef of the century'. This, one of two Robuchon restaurants at the MGM Grand, offers what many critics consider to be the best French food in North America. Sophisticated palates will enjoy an onslaught of flavours, with many ingredients flown in from France. A special dining experience by any standard.

Address: , 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Telephone: +1 702 891 7358.
Website: http://www.mgmgrand.com

Twist by Pierre Gagnaire

Cuisine: French

Situated on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is the first U.S. restaurant by world-renowned, three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. The menu infuses the simplicity of classic French cuisine with a modern spin, relying on a pairing of flavours and textures for which Gagnaire is renowned. 300 illuminated globes make the ceiling glow, reflecting the lights of Vegas below.

Address: , 3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas,
Telephone: +1 888 881 9367.
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/fine-dining/twist-by-pierre-gagnaire

barMASA

Cuisine: Modern Japanese

Arguably the best Japanese option in the city, barMASA showcases the culinary talents of chef Masa Takayama. The sushi and sashimi is simply prepared and ultra-fresh – the boast is that the bluefin tuna was swimming in the seas around Japan less than 24 hours before it arrived on your plate. Other dishes are blended in a distinctive splash of Southwestern Latino spice.

Address: , In Aria Hotel, 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Telephone: +1 877 230 2742.
Website: http://www.aria.com/dining/restaurants/barmasa

Moderate

Chart House

Cuisine: Seafood

Part of the Rush Tower development at the Golden Nugget Hotel, Chart House is immediately striking, with its 75,000 gallon aquarium integrated into the interior design. The menu is also predominantly aquatic in nature, with macadamia-crusted mahi and Lobster Francese heading up the signature dishes. The tropical fish floating around among the tables make for a relaxing atmosphere, a world away from the frantic casino downstairs.

Address: , 129 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Telephone: +1 702 386 8364.
Website: http://www.chart-house.com

Gonzalez y Gonzalez

Cuisine: Mexican

With its 'fiesta' atmosphere of candy-filled piñata toys and brightly lit courtyard dining, Gonzalez in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino is probably just as popular for its selection of traditional Mexican drinks as for its food. Typical meals include burritos, enchiladas and tacos (corn or flour tortillas filled with a choice of meat, vegetables and a spicy sauce).

Address: , 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Telephone: +1 702 740 6455.
Website: http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

Cuisine: Steak, Seafood

Whether you're looking for succulent filet mignon or a slab of prime ribeye, this place is regarded having the best steaks in town. Located in the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel in the heart of the downtown area, the setting couldn't be better either. Seafood lovers will also drool over the fresh scallops, lobster and crab, although vegetarians might be better off averting their eyes and looking elsewhere.

Address: , Golden Nugget Hotel, 129 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Telephone: +1 702 386 8399.
Website: http://www.vicandanthonys.com

Cheap

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas

Cuisine: German

A diverting alternative to the eateries along the Strip, the Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas aims to recreate the ambience, food and drink of an authentic Bavarian bierhaus, with live music, imported German beers and a good menu offering everything from giant pretzels and wiener schnitzels to Oktoberfest roast chicken. If you approach the evening in the right spirit – one of fun, principally – it makes for a good choice.

Address: , 4510 Paradise Road, Paradise, NV 89169
Telephone: +1 702 853 2337.
Website: http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com

JJ's Boulangerie

Cuisine: Sandwiches, Pastries

This small, open French-style bakery with terrace seating serves both pastries and freshly made sandwiches. Set on the edge of a Parisian-style promenade, the bakery is a great place to people watch while sipping a cappuccino. There is also an ice cream and confectionery counter featuring various light desserts at the back of the store.

Address: , Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, NV 89109
Telephone: +1 702 946 7000.
Website: http://www.caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/restaurants/jjs-boulangerie

P F Chang’s

Cuisine: Chinese

A cheap and cheerful Chinese bistro at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, P F Chang's offers a strong range of signature dishes (oolong-marinated sea bass and Mongolian beef among them) alongside a good drinks list. For the price, it's a decent option.

Address: , Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Telephone: +1 702 836 0955.
Website: http://www.planethollywoodresort.com
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This 2,000-room resort and casino is easy to spot: it's the one with the Statue of Liberty out front, standing proudly beside a miniature Brooklyn Bridge. Rooms in its Empire State and Chrysler Building towers are large, well-appointed and can be surprisingly good value. If you pick upon the faint sounds of screaming coming from outside, don't be alarmed. It's adrenaline junkies hurtling around the full-size rollercoaster that loops around the perimeter.

The Palazzo

Another to offer five-diamond luxury (Vegas has more hotels with this top industry rating than anywhere else in the USA), The Palazzo opened at the end of 2007 and has already earned a reputation as somewhere that takes bling and exclusivity to suitable heights. It's an all-suite property with a European influence and the largest standard accommodation on the Strip, and offers no fewer than 38 dining options to boot, shared between it and its sister next door, The Venetian.

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

With a stellar location on the Strip, attentive service and the best rooms boasting balconies overlooking the Bellagio's water fountains, The Cosmopolitan has deservedly become one of the top-rated hotels in Vegas since it opened in 2010. Rooms are sophisticated, modern and spacious, and amenities include a casino (of course), a nightclub, restaurants, rooftop pools and a spa. Make sure to have a cocktail in the bar built inside a giant chandelier featuring two million Swarovski crystals.

Fremont Hotel

It may not have an Eiffel Tower outside or a Grand Canal running through it, but the Fremont has a longer-standing claim to be one of Las Vegas's best-loved landmarks. Now the heart of the Fremont Street Experience, when it was built in 1956 it was the first high-rise hotel in the downtown area. Its history might be long in the tooth (for this city), but the 447 spacious guestrooms are regularly renovated and modernised.

El Cortez Hotel

One of the more modest casinos in Las Vegas, El Cortez's roots actually go back to the era of 'Bugsy' Siegel, one of the city's founders. These days, this Las Vegas hotel advertises a modest selection of rooms with furnishings that are generally simple but comfortable. The friendly atmosphere and central location to downtown attractions have long been one of the draws, despite it now being outmatched by the grandiose casinos of the Strip.

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

An inventory of over 5,000 rooms makes the MGM Grand one of the big players in terms of volume, but they've done their best to retain some character. Black-and-white movie photos adorn the guest rooms, and the art deco furniture also helps. Joël Robuchon, Michael Mina and Tom Colicchio add their names to the top-class dining rooms. The casino is gigantic, with Cirque du Soleil among the entertainment options.