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Las Vegas: Restaurants

Ever since Wolfgang Puck opened Spago, the first gourmet outlet, in 1992, Las Vegas casinos have started competing in the culinary realm. Bellagio alone serves up fare from several James Beard Award-winning chefs and others aren’t far behind. Even so, you can still get a superbly affordable meal at most casino buffets.

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Andre's French Restaurant
In the middle of downtown Vegas, the cozy warren of rooms and equally sympathetic French cuisine transports you to a country...
french

Hugo's Cellar
Brick walls, candlelight, classic martinis, salads, and flambés prepared tableside with aplomb – not to mention...
american | editor pick

Table 34
Here you’ll find the town’s finest upscale comfort food, from fresh seasonal soups and crab cakes to artful...
comfort food

Border Grill
Despite its California roots, the menu at Border Grill draws from the many iterations of Mexican cuisine from across North...
family | latin fusion | editor pick

Garden Court Buffet
A lovely Victorian room in the Main Street Casino where live action stations include Chinese stir-fry, rotisserie, BBQ,...
family | buffet

Spice Market Buffet
The best value/quality offer on the Strip can be found at the buffet in Planet Hollywood’s Casino: rack of lamb, dim...
great value

Spiedini Ristorante
No one is considering a name change to Tuscany & Turf or the Gorgonzola Grill, but either moniker sums up the style of...
italian

Ellis Island
Imagine a 10-ounce sirloin with two eggs, potatoes, and toast for $8.99; pick up a free $5 blackjack play coupon and stop by...
great value

Lotus of Siam
Those in the know come for the northern Thai (Issan) menu where Burmese, Laotian, and Hunan Chinese influences meet in...
asian fusion

Sherwood Forest Café
Stop in night or day to the Excalibur hotel’s large, columned café for all-American (and kid-friendly) favorites...
family | open late

Stage Deli
Don’t be confused by all the namesake big city delis in town. Just head straight to Stage Deli at The Forum Shops in...
great value | deli