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::: AJ's Steakhouse at Hard Rock
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Fine Steak House
4455 Paradise Rd.
Inside the Hard Rock Hotel
$35 or more
With it's old-school feel and piano player, AJ's features all the style you'd expect from a Vegas dinner house along with a classic American menu of steaks and chops.
Attire: Business casual.
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::: Alize at the Palms
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Gourmet French Dining
André Rochat brings his culinary excellence to the breathtaking top-story views of The Palms. Taste unbelievable gourmet delicacies from the award-winning André's.
Attire: Formal.
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::: America at NY-NY
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American
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the New York-New York on the Vegas Strip
$15 or less
Select from a diversified menu of regional specialties from across the USA in a dining room enhanced with billboard-sized postcards and the largest topographic map in the country. Favorites include a variety of state-specific dishes including Philly cheesesteak sandwiches from Pennsylvania, Buffalo wings from New York, all-American burgers and specialty drinks served in a 32-ounce Lady Liberty Souvenir Cup.
Attire: Casual.
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::: Chinois Forum Shoppes at Caesars
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Asian, Chinese, French, Japanese
3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars
$15 to $25
Wolfgang Puck's Chinois offers diners an array of traditional Hong Kong and Cantonese-style dishes. Meals may be ordered "family style" allowing diners the chance to sample items from the menu. There is also a stunning sushi bar featuring many specialties and delicacies from the ocean. Full bar.
Attire: Casual
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::: Cili on Las Vegas Blvd
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American with Thai & Asian influences
5160 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
At Bali Hai Golf Club on the Vegas Strip
$35 or more
This Balinese themed restaurant makes for one of the more romantic environments in all of Vegas. The richly appointed South Pacific decor features oversized tables and allows for generous separation between parties. Known for its exquisitely prepared steak and seafood dishes, Cili also boasts an impressive wine selection as well as other traditional and exotic libations.
Attire: Business casual
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::: Crustacean, Las Vegas Blvd at Harmon
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French Asian, Vietnamese
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Outside the Desert Passage at the Aladdin
$25 to $35
Turn your dining experience into a celebration of beauty, art, music and dance. Executive chef Helen An of Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills prepares new and innovative East-meets-West cuisine in a setting that captures the nightlife energy of the legendary metropole of French colonial Vietnam.
Attire: Business casual
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::: Eiffel Tour Restaurant at Paris
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French
3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Paris on the Vegas Strip
$35 or more
Experience the artful culinary skills of award-winning chef J. Joho from 11th floor of the Paris Las Vegas? Eiffel Tower replica. Updated French classics, complemented by cocktails and caviar from the sumptuous bar, are served in a sophisticated atmosphere punctuated by a stunning view from high above the Strip.
Attire: Business casual
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::: ESPNZone at NY-NY
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ESPNZone is the newest kid on the Vegas themed-restaurant block. This sports/ESPN-themed bar and restaurant is a sports fan's dream come true.
ESPNZone is made up of three separate areas - the Screening Room, the Sports Arena and the Studio Grill dining area.
The Screening Room features 11 "Zone Thrones," leather reclining chairs with speakers in the headrests and tray tables along the sides. Lucky patrons who manage to grab one of the chairs, will feel like they're right at home - except that they get to watch the action sitting just 10 feet away from two 14-foot TV screens, surrounded by 12 36-inch TV screens.
If you're not quick enough to get to a Zone Throne, don't worry- the booths lining the back of the room are nothing to sneeze at either. Each booth has its own flat 18-inch touch screen monitor mounted on the table, which can be used to either watch the games or to surf the Internet. Speakers are also set in the booth's headrests so that guests can hear a specific game.
The second floor of ESPNZone features the 10,000-square-foot Sports Arena - an area that is filled with games including a climbing wall, virtual reality boxing game, video games, a football throwing game, College Hoops free-throw game, a duckpin bowling alley and more.
The Studio Grill offers a variety of food, including typical sports bar fare such as chicken wings, cheese fries and sliders.
For those with more discriminating tastes, ESPNZone also offers entrees such as pastas, steaks, "Baby Back Back Back Back Ribs" and seafood.
Desserts are worth saving some room for. Try a Sudden Death Brownie or the Krispy Kreme sundae - two Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts smothered with hot fudge and caramel, served with strawberries and ice cream.
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::: Gallagher's at NY-NY
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Steak House - Fine
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the New York-New York on the Vegas Strip
$35 or more
Immerse yourself in the dark wood décor and bustling atmosphere reminiscent of the great East Coast chop houses. Well-chosen steaks and some excellent grilled seafood are still the order of the day. Select your own dry-aged steak from the glass-encased meat locker and watch as it's prepared on an open-flame mesquite grill. Gallagher's chefs have a kitchen timer for a heart, as all dishes are cooked to perfection -- and served by a wait staff that knows when to deliver the goods.
Attire: Business casual.
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::: Garduno's at the Palms
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Mexican
The Best of the Southwest
This well-known Vegas and New Mexico favorite has been voted "Best of Las Vegas" eight times. Garduños' serves authentic new Mexican specialties that are famous for their distinct flavor.
Attire: Casual.
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::: Gonzalez y Gonzalez at NY-NY
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Mexican
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the New York-New York on the Vegas Strip
$15 or less
Enjoy south-of the-border cuisine and a selection of more than 50 tequilas at this New York City-style Mexican cafe. Nestled along the village streets of the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, guests dine in the center of the city with an outdoor courtyard complete with lanterns and pinatas.
Attire: Casual
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::: Hard Rock Cafe
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The Hard Rock Cafe is the classic themed restaurant and probably Vegas' oldest. The cafe, which sports a 45-foot neon Gibson Les Paul guitar at the entrance, opened here in 1990. Inside, the Hard Rock Cafe pays homage to the ultimate Vegas performer -- Elvis -- with an entire Elvis wall, complete with a life-size statue of the King, plus some of his guitars and gold albums. Some of the other featured memorabilia in the Hard Rock Café includes Madonna's jacket, a feathered Elton John outfit and Marilyn Manson's guitar.
Besides memorabilia and a shop where you can buy every type of Hard Rock merchandise under the sun, the cafe offers some great food.
Appetizers include Tupelo Chicken Tenders (we told you they like Elvis here), Santa Fe spring rolls and handmade onion rings. House specials include home-style meatloaf, pasta bolognaise and honey bourbon New York strip steak. The Hard Rock offers some mouthwatering desserts and don't forget the drinks - how about trying the Hard Rock Hurricane, available in a take-home souvenir glass or the Hard Rock Pilsner? Fill it up with your favorite beer or cocktail and take home the 20-ounce glass as a memento of your visit to the ultimate rock 'n' roll restaurant.
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::: Harley Davidson Cafe
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Bikers and non-bikers alike will enjoy a visit to the Harley Davidson Café, which is - you guessed it - a Harley themed restaurant.
A 28-foot high, 15,000-pound Harley Davidson replica bursts through the façade of the café. Inside, you'll find over 15 custom motorcycles including bikes from Elvis (of course).
Seven of the latest Harley Davidson models are displayed from a conveyor belt that winds through every area of the café. An impressive American flag, made from 44,000 chain links and weighing over 7 tons, hangs 40 feet from the ceiling.
Warm up before your meal with a few cocktails. You can indulge in the Sturgis, the Hill Climber or the Kickstart - a mix of vodka, Chambord and cranberry juice - served either as a shot or as a martini. For the faint of heart, there's the Easy Rider - a grape soda with whipped cream on top.
For the main course, try the Choppers Cobb Salad or The Harley Hog Sandwich, made with Carolina pulled pork.
Desserts include the Hunka Hunka Chocolate Cake (Elvis would be proud) and the Tank Full of Sundae, served with three scoops of ice cream.
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::: House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay
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The House of Blues is a Southern/blues-themed restaurant. There is also a concert venue and bar on site, which routinely hosts some of the hottest acts in music.
The House of Blues restaurant is a great place to catch live blues bands while enjoying a menu full of savory southern selections. Food choices include Crispy Catfish Nuggets, Seared Gulf Shrimp, New Orleans Style Seafood Gumbo, Cajun Meatloaf, Louisiana Crawfish and Shrimp Etoufee, and Creole Jambalaya.
Visiting the House of Blues on a Sunday is a special treat. The restaurant hosts the Gospel Brunch, which offers live gospel music and an amazing buffet.
Some of the food selections include Smoked Barq's Rootbeer Chicken, Rosemary Cornbread Skillets with Maple Butter, smoked fish, and traditional breakfast items. You must buy tickets if you want to enjoy this entertaining meal.
The House of Blues also has the requisite gift shop complete with T-shirts, shot glasses and more.
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::: House Of Lords at Sahara
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Steak House - Fine
2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Sahara on the Vegas Strip
$25 to $35
The newly renovated House of Lords features cascading waterfalls, plush seating and cozy ambiance. The intimate atmosphere is complimented by a menu designed to tempt your palate - including New York Strip steak, Australian lobster tail, lamb chops with rosemary mint glaze and more - and its legendary service.
Attire: Business casual.
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::: Little Budha at the Palms
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Asian
Unique Asian Restaurant & Lounge with a Fresh Sushi Bar
The Little Buddha captures the eclectic atmosphere and style of the Buddha Bar, the café's sister restaurant which has won numerous awards in Paris.
Attire: Casual.
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::: Lupo at Mandalay Bay
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Italian
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
$15 to $25
Wolfgang Puck's traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Entrée selections include rigatoni with veal Bolognese and scampi style shrimp with risotto. Lupo features an exhibition pizza and antipasto station, a special bar and wine room located in the center of the dining room and a private dining room. Full bar.
Attire: Business casual
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::: Luctece at The Venetian
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French
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Venetian on the Vegas Strip
$25 to $35
Experience fine French cuisine, exquisite presentation, contemporary decor and superior service. Overlooking the glorious Grand Canal of the Venetian Resort and the magnificent views of the Vegas Strip, Lutéce is a premier location for sophisticated entertaining. Chef David Feau prepares light, fulfilling French dishes such as roast rack of lamb, Maine sea scallops, lobster in cognac cream and foie gras.
Attire: Elegant casual, jackets are optional
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::: NASCAR Cafe
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For all those racing fans who come to town for events at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the trip wouldn't be complete without a pit stop at the NASCAR Café. The two-level restaurant offers authentic NASCAR merchandise, giant television screens featuring NASCAR racing and nearly 20 authentic NASCAR stock cars.
The centerpiece of the café is the Carzilla Bar, the world's largest stock car, a Pontiac Grand Prix that weighs more than three tons. It measures 34 feet and 12 feet wide and is mounted on a hydraulic platform. Every hour it rises to the second level, starts its engine, blows smoke and turns on its lights. Almost makes you feel like you're at the track doesn't it?
The food here is appropriately named - Dipstick Fried Cheese, Winston Cup wings, Talladega Tenders and Supercharged Chili are just a few of the menu items. You can also enjoy some "High Octane" cocktails such as Battery Acid, Brickyard Lemonade and the ever-popular Caution Flag Margarita.
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::: N9NE Steakhouse at the Palms
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American
Chicago's Premier Steakhouse
Prime aged steak, fresh seafood, and imported spirits mark Chicago's most popular night spot. Enjoy the finest culinary specialties complete with an exclusive champagne & caviar bar.
Attire: Business Casual.
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::: Pink Taco at Hard Rock
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Mexican
4455 Paradise Rd.
Inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
$15 or less
Pink Taco features contemporary Mexico City style food in a funky and friendly atmosphere. It boasts all the classics -- a great guacamole, enchilada, etc., and features such house specialties as Sabana de Pollo and a special marinated carne asada. These, coupled with an well-stocked tequila and beer selection, should scratch any south-of-the-border itch.
Attire: Casual.
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::: Planet Hollywood at Caesars Palace
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American, Gourmet Pizza, Hamburgers, Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches
3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars
$15 to $25
Famous memorabilia and awesome merchandise surround guests as they dine on a variety of freshly prepared dishes, including pastas, exotic salads, award-winning burgers and more.
Attire: No dress code
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::: Postrio Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes
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Chops, Pizza, Seafood
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes
$25 to $35
Wolfgang Puck's Postrio serves contemporary American cuisine. Entrée include grilled bone-in rib eye steak and salmon baked in parchment paper with caramelized fennel plus pastas, breads and pastries. An extensive wine list compliments the menu. Enjoy both casual and formal dining as well as extensive banquet facilities. Full bar.
Attire: Casual.
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::: Quark's Bar and Restaurant at Las Vegas Hilton
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Theme me up Scotty! For an experience that is truly out of this world, try Quark's Bar and Restaurant, which is part of Star Trek The Experience.
The Trekkie-inspired environment features futuristic-looking metallic furniture and costumed employees. Laser-like lights give the place an eerie glow.
The bar offers drinks such as the Warp Core Breach, which is described on the menu as such: "Red Alert! Order this drink and prepare to separate your saucer section! Sensors indicate Bacardi Lemon, Bacardi Light, Bacardi Spice, Bacardi 151, Razzmatazz and SoBe power drink. We add pure ice crystals from the planet Exo III. You'll need more than one officer to handle this situation."
The drinks aren't the only unique offering at the bar. Rather than serving the more traditional peanuts or popcorn to snack on, Quark's serves gummy worms.
As for food, you'd better brush up on your Star Trek lingo because all of the menu items have Trekkie names. Some of the more notable are the Glop on a Stick (a corn dog) and the Holy Rings of Betazed (onion rings).
Other wacky menu items include Isolinear chips and dip, hamborgers, Class M pizza and the "Final Frontiers" desserts.
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::: Rainforest Cafe
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It's a jungle inside this rainforest-themed eatery - literally. The restaurant is decorated with jungle trees, flowers and rainforest animals. You'll even hear the sounds of the rainforest, including a tropical storm, while you dine.
Among Vegas' themed restaurants, this one has one of the coolest gift shops. The shop features apparel, home accessories, jewelry, plush toys, games and many gift items, which all incorporate the rainforest theme.
Visit the Magic Mushroom Bar to find a selection of specialty drinks, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies.
The Rainforest Café offers a wide variety of exotic menu items including Caribe Coconut Chicken, Jungle Safari Soup, Paradise Pot Roast and Mogambo Shrimp. Save room for dessert - the giant "chocolate volcano" features caramel and chocolate "lava."
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::: Rosemary's at The Rio
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American, French
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Inside the Rio Suites Hotel & Casino in Masquerade Village
$35 or more
Good food, good wine and good service is the cornerstone of Rosemary's and the preoccupation of award-winning chefs Michael and Wendy Jordan. The couple has been featured in major cooking magazines and television shows and now bring their fare to their second Vegas restaurant.
Attire: Business casual
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::: Rosewood Grille on the Strip
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American, Seafood, Steaks
3763 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Just across the Vegas Strip from the Monte Carlo
$35 or more
Delightful recipes from one of Vegas' most outstanding chefs make this one of the very best places for fresh seafood. Attentive, knowledgeable staff makes dining a pleasure in this warm, intimate restaurant.
Attire: Casual
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::: Roy's on Flamingo
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Hawaiian, Seafood, Steaks
620 E. Flamingo Rd.
East of the Vegas Strip
$15 to $25
Roy's blends European epicurean technique with familiar Asian, Pacific and even some local ingredients to create a unique cuisine it calls Hawaiian fusion. The result is Asian influenced food with genuine flavor and originality. Wines are truly contemporary and more fun than serious.
Attire: Business casual
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::: Royal Star at Venetian
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Chinese
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Venetian Hotel & Casino
$15 to $25
Upscale authentic Chinese cooking, like what you might get in a top-notch Hong Kong hotel, comes to Vegas in this spare, elegant dining room. House Special Crab, six-hour spareribs and abalone with yellow morels are just some of the specialties.
Attire: Casual
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::: Simon Kitchen and Bar at Hard Rock
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Steaks, American
4455 Paradise Rd.
Inside the Hard Rock Hotel
$25 to $35
Experience chef/partner Kerry Simon's signature American menu and striking food presentation. Multi-sensory appeal and palate-pleasing cuisine are the order of the day in this trendy eatery which features a Yabu Pushelberg-designed dining room with open kitchen and patio. Sophisticated-yet-playful combinations include a special-recipe meatloaf, tandoori salmon, innovative side dishes and decadent deserts.
Attire: Casual.
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::: SPAGO Forum Shops at Caesars
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American, Californian, Eclectic, Italian
3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars
$15 to $25
Wolfgang Puck blends fresh California ingredients with classical French cooking methods. SPAGO features signature House Smoked Salmon Pizza and the SPAGO Meatloaf as well as a selection of fresh pasta, salads, meats and seafood. Enjoy the casual café or the elegant dining room. Full bar.
Attire: Casual
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::: Top of the World at The Stratosphere
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American, Gourmet
2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. South
Inside the Stratosphere on the Vegas Strip
$35 or more
Enjoy unique American cuisine and breathtaking views of the famous Vegas Strip in the 360-degree revolving dining room nestled high atop the Stratosphere Tower. The award winning restaurant features steaks, fresh seafood, creative appetizers, sinful desserts and a nationally recognized wine list.
Attire: Evening wear.
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::: Tsunami at Venetian
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Asian, Sushi
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Inside the Venetian on the Vegas Strip
$15 to $25
Enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine, acclaimed sushi and a tidal wave of exotic cocktails served throughout this dramatic tri-level venue. With its urban décor, artistic influences and extensive Pacific-Rim menu, Tsunami blends the best flavors and influences from Japan, China, Korea, Thailand and Guam. Along with fresh sushi, Makimono, and Nigiri, Tsunami features a wide variety of wines, beer, specialty infusion cocktails and an extensive offering of sake.
Attire: Casual
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::: Valentino at Venetian
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Italian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Inside the Venetian Hotel & Casino on the Vegas Strip
$25 to $35
Piero Selvaggio has been called the best Italian restaurant owner in the country. The Vegas branch of his successful Santa Monica restaurant features chef Luciano Pellegrini, a swank dining room and a killer wine list. Start with the addictive parmesan chips called frico, and then progress to three-color potato gnocchi, main dishes like Mediterranean sea bass and exquisite desserts. You might even meet and be charmed by Selvaggio, who comes to town more and more as his legend grows here.
Attire: Business casual
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