Top Best American Restaurants in Paradise

"Downtown As possibly the most popular eating destination in the Fremont East area, CK’s main dining room can fill up pretty quick. So just head outdoors and sip on a drink in the courtyard while waiting for a table to open up, or head upstairs and enjoy your meal on the roof, which will be easy since the menu was recently updated with fun stuff like wild boar sloppy Joes, bone-in pork belly, and alligator gumbo flatbread. Sign up here for our daily Vegas email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town."

"The closest you are going to get to a classic New York rooftop bar is tucked away at the top of this dining destination. Besides being one of the premiere eateries Downtown, Carson Kitchen carries on founder Kerry Simon’s legacy with an atmosphere of sophisticated fun. The rooftop is like a destination within a destination, perfect for some of their famous bacon jam with baked brie and toasted baguette or an innovative cocktail."

"Walking into Hell's Kitchen, you'll feel like you're walking straight into a Gordon Ramsay TV show. Everything in here feels like a set, from the larger-than-life, open show kitchen, to the chefs dressed as "teams" in red and blue. There's branded stuff everywhere—shirts, aprons, cookbooks—and a giant vertical screen where Ramsay himself welcomes you into the restaurant."

"Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is one of the best places for cheap eats at the Venetian, especially for anyone who wants Southern food. The restaurant serves comforting, warm meals ..."

"The Peppermill Fireside Lounge is as Vegas as Vegas gets: With an over the top, neon-lit, flaming pool, plush romantic booths, and fabulous food. Its central location on the Strip, inside Somerset Shopping Center, means that it is easily accessible no matter where you are staying, so treat yourself with a truly Vegas breakfast. Indulge with one of their huge omelets with hash browns, English muffins, toast or a hot lemon-cranberry or blueberry muffin, or everyone's favorite - Munches' breakfast with sautéed peppers, onions, linguica sausage, tomatoes and mushrooms, served with three eggs, cheddar and Jack cheese, with toast or an English muffin."

"Hash House A Go Go isn’t the only restaurant that serves up a hearty breakfast. Another one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots is the Peppermill Restaurant, located on the north side of the Strip between Encore and The STRAT. Peppermill’s portion size is enormous, with one meal often being enough to satisfy two diners."

"Located not far off the Strip, Hard Rock Hotel has an unusual but beautiful spa. The entrance has a gothic look, with black wood, brass studs and gorgeous clay tiles on the ceiling. There's a co-ed lounge or "library" with crystal chandeliers and a black and white piece of art that shows the lyrics to "Stairway to Heaven." Reliquary is one of the few Vegas spas with a large co-ed bathhouse where you can hang out."

"Like the name states, diners can get some of the best cuisine that is distinctly American at this casual eatery. Chicken wings, burgers, steaks, prime rib and Granny’s apple and blueberry pie are just some of the items done right."

"Live entertainment and a roster of classics and modern interpretations of Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, martinis, and complementary bar snacks make the menu at this lobby bar at Mandalay Bay. Saturday nights feature dueling pianos. Do order the modern Manhattan, smoked behind the bar and served in a pipe-shaped glass."

"Creative cocktails, an energetic crowd, vibrant music and the best sushi outside Japan are among the main things that set apart the RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. This downtown venue offers superior sushi and takes pride in its fantastic Japanese inspired cuisine and signature rolls. Regardless of your order, it comes with a large side of Anything Can Happen."

"Join us for happy hour, Monday through Saturday, from 3 to 7 p.m. Every Sunday, come out to the Flying Fish Lounge for food specials from 8 to 11 p.m. and drink specials 8 p.m."

"This sibling-owned cocktail bar has been known for its cozy vintage furniture, dark and maximalist aesthetic, and mystical cocktail masterclasses since it opened. But recently it opened an outdoor patio that’s intimate, airy, and (most importantly) very, very pink. Aside from the 12 beers on-tap and seasonal cocktail menu, Velveteen Rabbit offers private event planning for all kinds of groups who want to rent out the outdoor patio."

"Sisters Pamela and Christina Dylag opened their ode to the children’s book in the Art District with trompe-l'oeil wallpaper and reclaimed furniture put together in smaller chatting areas. Look for an elixirs list with cocktails that find inspiration from the Golden Age of mixology, each with their own story. Jewel-toned decanters sit inside a Queen Anne cabinet behind the bar while a series of gold hands make up the beer taps."

"If you’re looking for a special bar experience, visit Velveteen Rabbit. The menu hosts delicious cocktails with unique ingredients, names, and stories. This bar is sure to stand out from the rest in downtown and we don’t think you’ll want to miss it."

"With expansive views of the dazzling Las Vegas Strip, Starlight on 66 features a stunning space 66 floors above the neon lights. The lounge showcases an exceptional collection of fine and rare spirits, handcrafted cocktails and globally inspired small plates."