9 Best Restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada

This restaurant, the crown jewel of the Sahara Las Vegas, is decorated in a subtle jungle motif and is clearly all about meat. There's an emphasis on shared plates, such as famed Chef José Andrés's signature cotton-candy foie gras and Ferran Adria olives, a nod to the legend's molecular gastronomy. Choose from steaks sold by the pound, such as wagyu/Black Angus and grass-fed rib steaks, smaller cuts such as skirt steaks and flat-irons, quarter or whole suckling pigs (the latter of which has to be ordered ahead), Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, and Iberico pork. Plus there's a raw bar, with choices such as oysters, shrimp, and the chef's signature caviar cone, as well as a meat bar, with three tartares, two carpaccio, and more. Besides the à la carte menu, there are five- and six-course tasting menus and vegetarian and pescatarian menus.

Grandiose, spectacular, and heart-stopping are three words to describe NoMad Library, the restaurant at NoMad Las Vegas. Inspired by the celebrated library of NoMad New York, the restaurant has 40-foot ceilings and is ringed with shelves of books—a backdrop that creates an intimate and sophisticated vibe. The food is worthy of this setting. Most dishes are communal, meaning they're designed to share. A signature dish is an American Wagyu prime rib (rubbed with porcini and black garlic) for two. Towers of seafood from the raw bar are nice starters, and tuna tartare is prepared tableside. Next door, in the NoMad Bar, a more casual menu is available for dinner and late-night bites. On weekends, there's jazz brunch, too.

Caesars Palace completely revamped its buffet experience with the Bacchanal Buffet. It's a culinary extravaganza of more than 250 menu items daily, plus nine chef-attended action stations and the support of 10 kitchens, with an emphasis on seasonality. Made-to-order sushi, baked-to-order soufflés, pizza made in a wood-burning oven, and individual portions of dishes that are served in steam tables elsewhere are consumed in three distinct dining areas with glass, wood, and steel decor themes.

Food halls have replaced buffets in several Las Vegas casino-resorts, but nobody does it as well as Resorts World, which has one with 16 minirestaurants and a pour-it-yourself bar. Famous Foods is inspired by the street markets of Southeast Asia, and the cuisine skews in that direction, with dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, yakitori, and Thai-styled braised beef. But you’ll also find Indian and FIlipino food, burgers, Texas barbecue, and Marcus Samuelsson’s Nashville-style hot chicken.

It's no easy feat coming up with a restaurant in Las Vegas that offers more than just a gimmicky theme or celebrity-chef pedigree. Harvest, a casual but cosmopolitan spot that's secluded from Bellagio's noisy gaming areas, succeeds by presenting a locally sourced, sustainable menu with a healthful tilt. The sandstone and glass walls and soothing waterfalls provide a suitably soothing backdrop to the seasonal menus, which might include seared octopus with white bean puree, salt and pepper fried shrimp with chile-lime mayo, or Wild Isles salmon. Quench your thirst with a glass of house-made ginger ale or a classic cable car. Vegetarian and vegan dishes also are available.

Frequented by local professionals and ladies-who-lunch, this spacious suburban spot serves farm-to-table–inspired dishes. Expect to see a lot of free-range poultry, whole grains, and seasonal produce on your plate. Chic, rustic decor—soft hues, reclaimed wood, and antique mirrors—lends a casual airiness to the dining room and conveys sophistication, despite its gingham-clad waitstaff. Appetizers, sides, and salads are stars here: "My Wife's Favorite Salad" combines locally sourced greens with duck confit, pine nuts, and pomegranate, crowned with a sunny-side-up egg, if you wish. In addition to caramelized sea scallops, charred filet mignon, and Nana's Chicken Curry, there are several offerings for the lighter appetite (and budget). Indulge in the Brown Bag Baked Apple Pie for dessert. A happy hour menu available from 3 to 6 pm bridges the gap between lunch and dinner.

Step into the regal dining room, tricked out with opulent chandeliers and elegant artwork, and any doubt that a buffet could meet Bellagio's standards vanishes. Even the most discerning foodie should find something to like among urbane cuisine like venison chops, apple-smoked sturgeon, and (especially) elaborate pastries. Some say the Buffet is overrated and overcrowded, but don't be put off by the naysayers—if you skip items that you could easily get at any Vegas buffet (such as pizzas from the wood-fired oven), you'll do well here. The staff does a first-rate job tending to everybody's needs. If you want to try to avoid the lines, show up right when dinner starts (5 pm). Beverage packages—offering two hours of mimosas, beer, margaritas and more—are available.

The Wynn prides itself on doing everything bigger and better than others in town, so the fact that fans rave about this buffet is no surprise. The place boasts 16 "food kitchens" (or live-action cooking stations), the newest specializing in eggs Benedict and Latin food. There are 90 choices in all, some of them made to order and including vegetarian and vegan selections. There's an emphasis on seafood, including Dungeness crab, snow crab legs, sushi, oysters, clams, shrimp and pan roasts, and meat selections may include prime rib, brisket, strip loin, steamship round, tri-tip, ham and roasted duck. The dessert table, with highlights including crepes and crème brûlée, never disappoints.

This popular Southern California restaurant, wine bar, and retail store has a sprawling two-story presence in The District at Resorts World. At dinner, expect dishes finished with truffles from wherever in the world they’re in season, such as cavatappi Bolognese or baked brie. Or choose a cheese or charcuterie plate. Dinner entrees for two or more include roasted duck with confit leg, or French sea bass. Try the vanilla-custard wood-oven French toast at brunch from 10 to noon on weekdays (9 to noon weekends). The shop carries 8,000 wine labels, plus spirits, beer, and food items from all over the world for taking along or consuming on-site.