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My trip to Las Vegas last week was for a work conference, but I made the most of it! Namely, I ate lots and lots of good food while I was there. If you’re looking for some seriously tasty meals on the Las Vegas strip, I’d start with these…

Note: wherever you’re going to eat, I highly suggest you make a reservation! People without a reservation, even for lunch, had to wait for a significant amount of time for a table. Someone at the conference was telling me the earliest they could walk into a nearby restaurant for dinner was 11pm!

Yardbird Table & Bar, located in the Venetian on Restaurant Row. This was the first place I ate on this trip, and it was a great spot for lunch – it definitely set the tone for the visit! Their appetizers were delicious and decadent, especially the chicken biscuits. My group also swore by the deviled eggs (not my thing). I got a salad for my main course, which was surprisingly filling. I would definitely go hungry!

Grand Lux Cafe, located in the Venetian, right off the casino. A partner suggested we meet here for breakfast, as he had gone before, and he was spot on. There are so many options to choose from, ranging from a large buffet to an expansive menu. I got the Belgian waffle, which hit the spot, but he got the French toast, and it stole the show – it’s huge! The prices are also pretty reasonable, especially for a place so close to the action.

Lago, located in the Bellagio. My agency chose this for our dinner together, and it might have been my favorite meal of the whole trip. Not only did we have a lovely view of the Bellagio fountains, putting on a show every 15 minutes or so, but the food was so good! I ordered the lemon tagliolini, and I have not stopped talking about how bright and fresh it was. I wish I’d had room for dessert after, because the dishes we saw go by looked great.

SW Steakhouse, located in the Wynn, on the ground floor. This dinner was coordinated by a partner, and I have three words: short rib ravioli. The pretzel bread was a worthy starter, and our server actually sold me on the scallops as my main course – it did not disappoint. The sides are definitely shareable (we got two for three people), and I’m pretty sure I can still taste the cream they put in the au gratin potatoes. This is a great dinner option.

STK, located in the Cosmopolitan, on the third floor. It may take you a bit to work your way up there, but it’s worth the trek! I got the 8oz wagyu flat iron steak with truffle butter, which I can’t recommend more, but everything we had was great. The staff was so nice and attentive, ensuring we had a great time. When we were admiring the dessert of a neighboring table, our server coordinated one for us as well – as it turns out, it was the birthday dessert! This is a must-eat.

Hells Kitchen, located just outside Caesars. I didn’t make a return visit for this conference, but this was 100% a highlight from my last visit to Las Vegas, and I’m still recommending it to folks. If you’re struggling to get a dinner reservation, you may be able to sneak in for lunch – that’s what I did. Gordon Ramsay also has several other restaurant options in the area, so it may be worth exploring those as well.

Looking for drinks? I’d also suggest…

Petrossian Bar, located in the Bellagio, near the hotel entrance. The staff was very attentive to our needs.

The Chandelier, located in the Cosmopolitan, close to the casino. This was a favorite from the conference!

Amalfi by Bobby Flay, located in Caesars, across from the Vista cocktail lounge. Highly recommend their aperol spritz.