Restaurant Guide – Las Vegas

Las Vegas started a dining revolution about 15 years ago, and the culinary scene continues to evolve. It all started in 1992 when Wolfgang Puck opened up Spago, and people lined up at the open kitchen, thinking it was one of the many buffet restaurants in Las Vegas. The race for top chef continues, and with each mega-project looming on the Vegas landscape, you’ll be sure to find accompanying gastronomic delights. Here are some of the restaurants we love:

Las Vegas Seafood Restaurants

Roy’s Las Vegas: It’s off the strip, but only a short distance east on Flamingo. Their Hawaiian cuisine features staples such as macadamia nut encrusted shutome, seared Ahi tuna and butterfish. Try the spicy tuna roll appetizer, and finish off with Roy’s chocolate soufflé, which will make your taste buds dance. The price range is $20-$50, and the attire is casual. The restaurant is open nightly, from 5pm.

Aquaknox at the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas: The décor will make you feel like you’re eating in an aquarium, and the bar is equally fascinating. Aquaknox does an excellent job with its entrees, and it impresses even the most hardcore seafood nuts. They won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2008, hardly a surprise with their impressive collection. The price range is $25-$75 per entrée.

Buffet Restaurants in Las Vegas

Circus Circus: The revered Circus Circus became famous for its traditional and basic buffet soon after opening in 1968 – and they want to keep things that way. Two soups, fresh fruit and mixed greens make up the display at the salad bar. You can get turkey with stuffing and gravy, beef stew, baked ham with raisins, fried shrimp, baked fish, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, pasta with sauces and Mexican specialties with Spanish rice at the entrée station. There are also desserts, fruit juices, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Breakfast is $9.99, lunch $11.99 and dinner $13.49.

Feast Buffet: The mood at this roomy buffet, located at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, is hassle-free. There’s a Farmer’s Market and a sushi booth, and six cooking stations. The American choices include pork chops and cornbread, and the Chinese station offers teriyaki duck leg. Or you can try the Mexican fajitas or the Italian pizzas. Breakfast is $7.99, lunch $10.99 and dinner is $18.99. Brunch is also available at $18.99.

Las Vegas Fine Dining

Alize: This restaurant summons discerning diners with its stylish décor, warmth and refined French cuisine from its location on the 56th floor of the Palms Casino Resort. Alize shares its magic not just through its fine food, but also through its immense selection of outstanding wine (in true French fashion). Alize serves up a fascinating mix of food, wine and ambiance, paired with spectacular panoramic views of the enticing and sparkling skyline of Vegas from the restaurant’s building-top location.

Joel Robuchon: World famous chef Joel Robuchon and his expert team have carefully crafted this restaurant with attention paid to every detail from the décor to the French-inspired cuisine, presented in a traditional and sophisticated multi-course meal. Following the French tradition, each dish is grouped together in six, sixteen or seasonal eight course pre-fixe dinners, producing a line of flavor and decoration that shows patrons how to truly value the art of fine cuisine.