Andre's
Monte Carlo - Tel: 702-730 -7777
Haute French food at its freshest and finest. Great daily seafood specials, such as the salubrious Atlantic salmon. Cigar lounge. With world-class wines, expect to shell out $50.00/person.
Aureole
Manadalay Bay - Tel: 702-632-7401
Heralded NY City Chef Charlie Palmer and his team prepare some of the finest progressive American cuisine in the country. The architecture here is phenomenal. There's also a four-story, glass-enclosed tower of wine with a list that could be among the best in the country. $70.00/person.
Buccaneer Bay Club
Treasure Island - Tel: 702-894-7111
This should be the dining highlight of most trips to Vegas. The decor is "exotic pirate." The room overlooks the popular street battle in front of the hotel, although only window tables get full view. First-class buffalo prime rib and pheasant. The best comes at the end of the night--prices are moderate here--$35.00/person. Reservations a must, and usually should be made several days in advance.
Drai's
Barbary Coast Hotel - Tel: 737-0555
Drai's is a neatly appointed eatery in the basement of the Barbary Coast Hotel. The menu ranges from Italian to southern French. Try the seared jumbo scallops with citrus ginger sauce. Special late night entertainment and menu until 6am. $40.00/person.
Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Paris - Tel: 702-948-6937
You'll enjoy the view and romance from the 11th story of this 50 story half-sized replica of the Paris landmark. Classic French cuisine prepared by award-winning Chef Jean Joho and staff. $50.00+/person.
Fiore
Rio Suite - Tel: 702-252-7777
An exciting menu every week, with food served from an exhibition kitchen. Recent
special s included a charred tuna carpaccio, pheasant ravioli with prosciutto and sage cream sauce, along with flowers garnishing dishes that were edible! As always in a Rio room, the service is first-rate, and the new wine list is even better. $36.00+/person.
The Embers
Imperial Palace - Tel: 702-731-3311
A classic Strip gourmet room with some modest prices. Try the quality roast Long
Island duck. $20.00/person. Call ahead.
Gatsby's
MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-7337
Personable chef Terrance Fong creates some wonderful California-French cuisine. The decor is stunning. Expect to pay close to $70.00/person, but more with its outstanding, but expensive wines.
Isis
Luxor - Tel: 702-262-4773
Glass-enclosed Egyptian artifacts are everywhere and so is the wait-staff. Service here is top-notch. Try the grilled Veal scaloppini and Oysters rubbed in chili! A classic date or special occasion place. $36.00 per/person.
La Rotisserie De Artistes
Paris - Tel: 702-967-7999
A strikingly beautiful restaurant with a menu that features succulent, slow roasted
meat, fish, and poultry. Dine on the "mezzanine" level overlooking the main dining room. $35.00/person.
Le Cirque
Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111
The first spin-off of arguably the most famous restaurant in the United States. The finest in French food and service. If you go, take your coat and tie or they'll give you one! $55.00+/person.
Michael's
Barbary Coast - Tel: 702-737-7111
If you can get into Michael's, you might have the "culinary experience" of your life. At least 4 servers will wait on you, and they do it almost perfectly. The "lit up" Shrimp cocktail is wonderful, as is the veal chop Florentine. $75.00+/person.
Monte Carlo
Desert Inn - Tel: 702-733-4444
The atmosphere here resembles what you might find in a stately French castle. Beautiful gardens and a pool. It's one of the most romantic rooms in the valley. Upscale Continental cuisine. $60.00+/person.; call for reservations.
Napa
Rio - Tel: 702-252-777
With a world famous chef, Jean-Louis Palladin, and arguably the finest wine celler
in the world, Napa is the leader among the growing wave of the gourmet restaurants calling Vegas home. The presentation of "food as art" takes visitors and locals to new levels in experimentation and dining brilliance. Napa is a must for Epicureans or special occasion diners, who want to experience extraordinary food. $60.00/person.
Picasso
Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111
A gorgeous eatery packed full of Picasso art. The menu is prix fixe. The cuisine is
French with Spanish influences. $65.00/person.
Pietro's
Tropicana - Tel: 702-739-2341
A nice gourmet entry by the Trop specializing in tableside service. Great salads whipped up before your eyes. Try the Breast of Capon Kiev. About $26.00/person.
Postrio
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian - Tel: 702-796-1110
Wolfgang Puck brings American Cuisine with Asian and Mediterranean influences to The Grand Canal Shoppes. The menu changes daily, and features such items as grilled quail with spinach and soft egg ravioli, foie gras terrine with fennel and crispy fried scallion. Also gourmet pizzas, fresh pastas, and handmade pastries. Both a casual bistro-style cafe along "The Piazza" and an elegant dining room. $19.00/person for lunch. $36.00/person for dinner.
Renoir by Alessandro Stratta
The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7223
French cuisine with an American flair, cooked up by one of the most talented chefs in Vegas. Beautiful artwork by Master artist Renoir adorns the walls. A special five-course tasting menu goes for $95.00/person.
Seasons
Bally's - Tel: 702-739-4111
An exceptional gourmet room that changes its menu with the seasons. One of the
only houses in town that satisfies diners who want or need low-fat dishes. $50.00+/person.
Spago
Forum Shops - Tel: 702-369-6300
The menu changes daily and highlights Classical French, Asian, and Italian cooking and flavorings. Try the superb pizzas and the desserts. At least $40.00+/person, but less in the cafe that overlooks some of the best people watching in the world!
