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.