The Best Bars for Foodies in Las Vegas

While the Vegas Strip is legendary for its world-class entertainment and drinks, there are a few places that are outside the Strip that offer just as much—if not more—in the way of stellar customer service, premier food, and drinks, and even live entertainment. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. From amazing decor to unique offerings, here are some of the best water holes in Vegas.

The OpenTable Team

23 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	CHICA Las Vegas, T-Bones Chophouse - Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, Top of the World Restaurant - The STRAT Hotel Casino & SkyPod…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Unspecified, Steakhouse…
Neighborhoods:	The Venetian and Palazzo, Red Rock Casino, The STRAT Hotel & Casino…

CHICA Las Vegas

$$$$

Unspecified

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.6

2524 reviews

CHICA Las Vegas is conveniently located in the Venetian Hotel in the Grand Canal Shoppes. Headed up by master chef Lorena Garcia, the first Latina woman to head up a restaurant on the Strip, CHICA Las Vegas offers a wide assortment of wines, spirits, beers, and specialty cocktails.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

T-Bones Chophouse - Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa

$$$$

Steakhouse

Red Rock Casino

4.6

2870 reviews

Located at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in the Summerlin district of Las Vegas, T-Bones Chophouse boasts an impressive 7,500 bottle wine loft along with a respectable assortment of beers and select spirits. T-Bones Chophouse also won the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best Steakhouse Award in 2011, so they've been one of the best bars in Las Vegas for quite some time.

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Top of the World Restaurant - The STRAT Hotel Casino & SkyPod

$$$$

Steakhouse

The STRAT Hotel & Casino

4.6

20534 reviews

A rotating restaurant located on the 106th floor of the Stratosphere Hotel on the Vegas Strip, the Top of the World Restaurant is a sight to see. They offer New American fare, and their wine cellar took home the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 21 years in a row. They also have signature cocktails and a "drink your dessert" menu—which offers an adult twist on classic treats like key lime pie.

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Lupo by Wolfgang Puck

$$$$

Italian

Mandalay Bay Resort

4.5

3130 reviews

Lupo is just one of the many offerings by the Austrian-born celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck in Las Vegas. Located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Lupo offers traditional Italian fare complimented by an award-winning glass-enclosed wine room. Lupo also offers sangria, cranberry mojito, and a fine selection of draft beers.

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Vintner Grill

$$$$

Contemporary American

Summerlin

4.8

4707 reviews

The Vintner Grill is another venue located in the tony Summerlin district of Las Vegas, but it's the only one to offer guests an outdoor cabana. Though the dining fare is more "New Mediterranean" in its style, its drink menu includes more than 400 choices of wines from Germany, New Zealand, and Austria. It also has more than 30 choices of microbrew beers and an assortment of cocktails, all hand-picked by an in-house sommelier.

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Emeril's New Orleans Fish House

$$$$

Seafood

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

4.6

6836 reviews

From celebrity chef, Emeril Lagasse, Emeril's New Orleans Fish House offers a twist on traditional Creole cooking, and that twist extends to the drinks menu. Conveniently located in the MGM Grand on the Vegas Strip, Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is the only bar in Las Vegas to offer the Sazerac, a Creole favorite made with cognac and absinthe. Other Creole-inspired favorites include the Four Roses Bourbon Coffee Infusion and the NOLA Peach Tea.

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Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis - Green Valley Ranch Resort, Casino & Spa

$$$$

Steakhouse

Green Valley Ranch

4.7

2910 reviews

Located in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, in the Green Valley Ranch Restaurant Bar and Casino, Hank's Fine Steaks and Martinis lives up to its name. With more than twenty different martinis and a small selection of house red and white wines, Hank's Fine Steaks and Martinis offers martinis for half price during Happy Hour. The venue also offers live entertainment and first-run films for guests to enjoy.

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Las Vegas

$$$$

Seafood

Forum Shops at Caesars

4.8

19708 reviews

Spread out over two stories on the Vegas Strip, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab offers upscale dining and upscale cocktails. Boasting an impressive wine list with offerings from Italy, Australia, and the Napa Valley, and more than 100 cocktails and aperitifs, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is for the discerning patron.

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Mon Ami Gabi - Las Vegas - Main Dining Room

$$$$

French

Paris Hotel and Casino

4.6

32145 reviews

Mon Ami Gabi has several locations throughout the United States, but as one of the best bars in Las Vegas, it's conveniently located in the Paris Hotel and Casino. The venue offers a variety of signature drinks, including the Bee's Knees and the Espresso Martini, in addition to a "French" version of the Sangria—made with French wine and Grand Marnier.

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SUSHISAMBA Las Vegas

$$$$

Japanese

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.7

4756 reviews

Located in the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian Hotel and Casino, SUSHISAMBA makes the list of the best bars in Las Vegas because of its traditional Japanese fare. In addition to offering the best sushi in the city, SUSHISAMBA offers a few Brazilian drinks in addition to its enviable assortment of sakis and Japanese whiskeys.

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Carmine's - Las Vegas

$$$$

Italian

Forum Shops at Caesars

4.7

8255 reviews

An Italian restaurant that's the cousin of the two restaurants of the same name in New York City, Carmine's in Las Vegas is conveniently located in the Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino. In addition to offering hearty Italian fare like Chicken Marsala and Lasagna, Carmine's offers a wide assortment of beers and wines to compliment the family-style Southern Italian dining.

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Scotch 80 Prime - Palms Hotel & Casino

$$$$

Steakhouse

The Palms Hotel & Casino

4.5

1039 reviews

Located in the legendary Palm's Casino and Hotel, Scotch 80 Prime is often touted as a celebrity hotbed thanks to superstars like Jon Bon Jovi, who has hosted brunch parties at its storied location. Beyond the famous faces, however, Scotch 80 Prime makes the list of the best bars in Las Vegas because of its "Timeless Cocktail Cart," which provides a luxury cocktail experience, handcrafted to your liking by an in-house expert.

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Delmonico Steakhouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.8

12655 reviews

Another restaurant headed by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, the Delmonico is located in the Venetian Resort Hotel on the Strip and offers a New Orleans/Creole-style twist on classic fare. Because red meat reigns supreme on this menu, Delmonico's patrons eschew the sweet drinks in favor of bourbon and whiskey.

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The Palm Las Vegas

$$$$

Steakhouse

Forum Shops at Caesars

4.6

6039 reviews

The Palm is a landmark in Sin City, it's been in business since 1926 and owned by the same family ever since. The offerings are classic, and if you’re looking for a more "down home" feel without all the bells and whistles of "New Vegas," you will find The Palm to be the place for you.

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Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

$$$$

American

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

4.5

1886 reviews

Speaking of celebrity chefs, few are more well-known worldwide than Wolfgang Puck. Here, the second best bar in Las Vegas that bears his name, Puck has curated an all-American bar and grill menu that features classic bistro fare with a no-frills beer and wine list and select signature cocktails.

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Bazaar Meat by José Andrés - Sahara Las Vegas

$$$$

Steak

Sahara Hotel & Casino

4.7

3262 reviews

A sleek offering by the SLS Hotel and Casino, Bazaar Meat is an upscale steakhouse that won the James Beard Award for its menu. In addition to its select beer and wine menu, Bazaar Meat has two signature drinks: the Scarlet Pimpernel, which features vodka and Paven and La Invencible, which features sherry and bitters.

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Yardbird Table & Bar - The Venetian Las Vegas

$$$$

Unspecified

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.7

7787 reviews

Another Venetian Hotel and Casino offering that boasts a farm-to-table menu, the Yardbird Southern Table & Bar features classic Southern cooking and a drink menu to match. What makes this Vegas Strip standard a favorite is its extensive cocktail and wine menus. But its signature drink, the Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade, garners most of the attention in this otherwise low-key venue.

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Strip House - Las Vegas

$$$$

Steak

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

4.7

3910 reviews

The Strip House in Las Vegas is the sister location of the Strip House in New York City. With separate rooms for private dining and an on-site speakeasy, the venue offers an extensive beer and wine list with more than 250 wines to choose from. It also has a cocktail menu that features modern takes on classic drinks.

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CUT at The Palazzo Las Vegas

$$$$

Steakhouse

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.7

5396 reviews

The final restaurant to bear Wolfgang Puck's name on this list is THE CUT, located at The Palazzo Hotel and Casino on the Strip. Puck's offerings at this location are much more creative, with such interesting cocktails as the Mother's Little Helper and Alito's Way.

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Eiffel Tower

$$$$

French

Paris Hotel and Casino

4.7

23411 reviews

Located in the Paris Hotel and Casino, the Eiffel Tower bar and grill is just as iconic as its namesake. Boasting itself as one of the most "desirable restaurants on the Strip," the Eiffel Tower features a robust beer and wine menu to complement its equally robust lunch, brunch, and dinner menus.

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The Capital Grille - Las Vegas

$$$$

Steakhouse

Fashion Show Mall

4.8

4256 reviews

When it comes to upscale dining, there are few that can compare to The Capital Grille. Located just across the street from the luxurious Wynn Hotel, The Capital Grille has an unparalleled wine menu expertly curated by its in-house sommelier. Best of all, you can take a bottle home with you.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Benihana - Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, NV

$$$$

Japanese

Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

4.6

2879 reviews

This chain Japanese restaurant has remained in business over the course of several decades due to its commitment to quality, fun, and relaxed atmosphere. Like most Japanese restaurants, Benihana has a well-curated sake menu, but it also showcases a fine selection of beers and wines, and a few signature cocktails as well.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Lawry's The Prime Rib - Las Vegas

$$$$

Prime Rib

Paradise

4.7

10806 reviews

Not much has changed at Lawry's The Prime Rib over the course of 80 years. This art deco style steakhouse made the list of the best bars in Las Vegas because of its selection of house wines and its "drink of the day" cocktail, which changes every day.

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