Visit Las Vegas

We have landed in Las Vegas and are really loving it. Here are some places we are enjoying as we make the transition to being "locals".

🔥 = "muy caliente" special recommendation from yours truly
🌞 = has outdoor seating
👔 = warning! dress code in effect
🆕 = new opening or updated suggestion

Lounges & Cocktails

Less Classy

Meh

Steak

Honorable Mention

亞食 Asian

Honorable Mention

Avoid

Tacos

The Strip

Honorable Mention

Meh

Downtown, Fremont, Arts District

Chinatown

Elsewhere

🍣🍜🍻 Osaka (Anthem, Henderson) — If you don't think this place is good, you are missing the point. Is it Michelin-star Japanese food? No. Is the omakase going to make you see in new dimensions? No. But is it a great izakaya? Yes— the Asahi and Kirin are flowing, the fish is solid, the vibe is chill and you are welcome. Hang out for hours if you like. Grab a seat in the bar and soak in the repertoire of the piano bar guy who somehow plays like 6 of 7 nights a week. Even the graphic design and interior nails late 90s suburban izakaya in a white neighborhood, making the whole thing seem oddly sincere. Reminds me of home. If I take you here, it's because you're a real friend, and I think you'll get it. A++

🔥🌞 Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana (Green Valley Ranch, Henderson) — This has to be my favorite place in the suburbs and has never let me down over several dozen visits, so it has patiently earned its 🔥 designation. And as a matter of fact, it IS real wood 🔥 fired Napoli style pizza, very delicious, great negronis and charcuterie... reasonably priced! The patio is great year round and no one ever seems to use it, so, enjoy!

🔥 Naan & Curry (Anthem, Henderson) — Really delicious yet low key AYCE Indian lunch buffet. If you like Indian food, I haven't had better in a long time.

NY Pizza & Bagel (Anthem, Henderson) — The best bagel I've had in years.

Lucky Penny (Green Valley Ranch Casino, Henderson) — Diner style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all served around the clock. Delicious. Drink options not exceptional, but the coffee is fine. Open 24/7.

🌞 DW Bistro (Summerlin) — This place probably reminds me the most of the incredible artisan eateries that flooded Portland in its hey-day; it is very, very delicious; the wait and bar staff are superb, and there is lots of outside seating in a cozy plaza. From the website: "...a mix of Jamaican and New Mexican cuisine...a marriage of flavors like jerk spice and green chilies, DW Bistro is boldly flavored yet simply prepared..." Highly recommended.

🌞 Raiders Tavern (M Resort, West Henderson) — Food and drink not exceptional but the patio overlooks the pool and the views extend into the valley and out towards the Strip, beautiful.

Bar at M Café (M Resort, West Henderson) — The bar right next to the "Coors Chill Zone" is a cool little cocktail spot that has live piano jazz starting at 4 PM most weekend days. The service is friendly and sometimes they'll sneak over some food for you from the other restaurants. Chill.

Honorable Mention

TODO!

A list of places I've gotten tips on, but haven't tried yet. If you do, let me know what you think!

Recommended by Craig at Legacy Club: Roma Deli Panino Casa di amor Cabinet of Curiosities @ Horseshoe

Wolfgang Puck CUT Sinatra Grimaldi's Pizza @palatelv Baguette Cafe on Blog NY Bagel - closed Bootlegger Oscar’s Oscar night Olivera street rolled tacos The George patio happy hour M-F 3-6 F1 Grand Prix Plaza 1228 main Jazz? https://www.vicslasvegas.com/dining/

Mas Por Favor, Ramen Sora, Shang Artisan Noodle