Mentioned by Time Out Las Vegas
The best restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond
"If Jiro Dreams of Sushi is your favorite documentary, Yui Edomae Sushi might be your favorite restaurant. Here, the role of Jiro is played by chef Gen Mizoguchi, a master of fish and rice who helped introduce Las Vegas to traditional edomae sushi as the opening chef of Kabuto. At Yui, Mizoguchi plays chef and choreographer for a brilliant parade of bites that progress over the course of an omakase tasting, from pickled items to grilled plates to gorgeously subtle sashimi and nigiri using fish and seafood you’ve never heard of—let alone tasted."
"One of the most amazing sushi experiences in Chinatown starts here at Yui Edomae. The edomae, which refers to the many delicacies caught in Tokyo Bay, sushi restaurant from Gen Mizoguchi features sophisticated, high-end sushi highlighting fresh fish flown in from Japan served in a basic setting. For reservations, call 702-202-2408."
"When Chef Gen Mizoguchi opened Kabuto (the other best Japanese restaurant on this list), he changed the landscape of Vegas omakase sushi forever. Chef Mizoguchi continues to raise the bar with Yui, focusing on omotenashi (genuine warm hospitality) and a luxurious omakase meal. Nowadays, many restaurants fly their fish from Japan."
"Primrose, located at the smoke-free Park MGM hotel, is a great spot to enjoy a proper breakfast. It’s more affordable than some of the other breakfast restaurants inside MGM properties, and a traditional steak and eggs meal with potatoes will only set you back $25. If you like mimosas in the morning (who doesn’t?), you can order the all-you-can-drink mimosa package for just $35."
"Opened in September of 2017, Primrose at Park MGM feels like you stepped into a cozy country home with its drawing room, dining room, and unexpectedly lush poolside garden terrace. The Provence-inspired all-day menu includes a little bit of everything, from omelettes and buttermilk pancakes to fresh salads, sandwiches, and pasta. Patrick Michael Chin"
"Executive chef Gregory Pugin took the helm here early in 2011, bringing a modern, lighter sensibility to Le Cirque's food that's long overdue. You can still get classics like blanquette de lapin" and Le Cirque lobster salad, but one bite of his langoustines with caviar, passion fruit, apples and vodka gelée will bring tears to the eyes of even the most jaded gourmets. The service staff is virtually unchanged in 12 years, sommelier Freddy Montandon still charms the ladies while convincing the captains of American industry to order something other than a boring old California cab, and the whole place buzzes with an intimacy that is without peer in Sin City. Save room for Philippe Angibeau's drop-dead desserts. In the Bellagio Hotel, 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, +1 702 693 8100, bellagio.com/restaurants/le-cirque.aspx, mains $39-$65, seven-course tasting menu $125. Open Tues-Sun 5.30pm-10pm, closed Mon"
"Colorful fabric hangs from the ceiling at this AAA Five Diamond Award-rated, Michelin star awarded French restaurant at the Bellagio, creating a canopy-like effect inside the dining room. Through the window are views of the resort’s famous dancing fountains. The menu from chef Alan Mardonovich is fittingly opulent, with a five-course prix fixe including options such as Japanese yellowtail with yuzu vinaigrette, roasted Brittany langoustine with caviar lemon beurre blanc, and citrus-glazed veal cheek."
"This French restaurant has received a Five Diamond rating from Forbes and AAA. Their menu contains some of the finest French food available on the Strip. The interior design of Le Cirque features an opulent dining area that has earned many accolades."
"One of Southern Nevada’s unique trail experiences, the Historic Railroad Trail is dog-friendly hiking trail along a former railroad grade with breathtaking panoramic views of the Lake Mead and Boulder Basin area. Designated as a national recreation trail, the 7.5-mile Historic Railroad Trail shares the rich history of the creation of Lake Mead and the construction of the Hoover Dam and winds through five massive tunnels, each approximately 300 feet in length and 25 feet in diameter, and along a portion of the original railroad route that was used between Boulder City and the Hoover Dam in the mid-1900s. Boulder City, NV 89005, Phone: 702-293-8990"
"Designated a Historic National Trail, this hike is an awesome opportunity to connect with nature while learning. The trail goes through 5 old railroad tunnels, which were last used in 1961. It’s also the last part of the Hoover Dam Railroad system that isn’t disturbed or underwater."
"Just west of Las Vegas, the limestone cliffs and alpine forested peaks of the lofty Spring Mountains rise unmistakably above the Mojave Desert. The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway is a modern, state-of-the-art interpretive center featuring educational dioramas, exhibits and artworks. Make this your first port of call for explorations into the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area section of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest."