DW's Las Vegas Restaurant List·Last updated 05/29/26·98 entries

DW Vegas Food Recs

The famous David Williams restaurant google sheet, now in website form.

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spots
27
cuisines
28
locations
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price range
Cuisine
Where
Price
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Korean Steakhouse

COTE

Palazzo·$$·Maps

My top top number 1 spot in the city. Unreal experience. And affordable! Get the $88 Butcher's Feast.

top top number 1 spot in the city
American

Stubborn Seed

Resorts World·$$$·Maps

Blew me away. Great options for vegetarians too. Check this spot out.

Hot Pot

The X Pot

Palazzo·$$$·Maps

High end hot pot by the same owners as Mikiya. Way more than hot pot, all inclusive. One of my fav spots.

fav spots
French

Bar Boheme

Downtown·$$$·Maps

James Trees already has the best off strip Italian (Esther's Kitchen) and his French is just as good.

best off strip Italian (Esther's Kit
Steakhouse

High Steaks

The Rio·$$$·Maps

Shit location (the rio) but top tier chef (James Trees)...chef's win out. Go here if you want good steak but don't want to go to the strip.

top tier chef (James Trees)
Sushi

Doanburi

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Chef Jae started as catering/delivery high end sushi... now has a location serving strip quality sushi off strip.

Italian

Mother Wolf

Fontainebleau·$$$·Maps

Everything was incredible from the bread to the pizza to the fresh pastas. I enjoy this better than Carbone.

Spanish Seafood

Bazaar Mar

Crystals·$$$$·Maps

Jose Andreas of Bazaar Meats spanish seafood restaruant stands up to his name.

Burgers

Stay Tuned Burgers

Off Strip·$·Maps

Best smash burger in the city

Best smash burger in the city
Burgers

Capones

Fontainebleau·$·Maps

2nd best smash burger

best smash burger
Pizza

Miami Slice

Fontainebleau·$·Maps

Amazing NY style pizza. Skip the hot honey.

Steakhouse

Don's Prime

Fontainebleau·$$$$·Maps

Best beef tartare I've ever had. Contender for best steahouse in LV. EXPENSIVE

EXPENSIVE
Hot Pot

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu

Chinatown·$$·Maps

Addicted to this place. Next level hotpot. Get the "Diamond set" for unlimited Wagyu

American/comfort

Main St. Provisions

Downtown·$$·Maps

Trendy downtown spot with great comfort food. Enjoyed everything but the decor.

Japanese BBQ

Gangnam Asian BBQ

East side·$$·Maps

Sister restaruant of 888 Japanese bbq but with Lobster and A5.

Sushi

Sushi Hiro

Henderson·$$·Maps

Strip quality sushi restaurant without the strip prices. Hidden gem.

Pizza

Yukon Pizza

East side·$·Maps

One of Vegas' many excellent pizza places. Sketch neighborhood but worth it if pizza is your jam.

Chinese

Shang Artisan Noodle

Offstrip/Durango·$·Maps

Two locations both awesome. Fresh hand pulled and knife cut noodles. Get the spicy wontons and beef noodle soup.

Chinese

Mian Noodles

Chinatown·$·Maps

Authentic chinese soup shop. Not many in Vegas.

Italian

Al Solito Posto

Summerlin·$$·Maps

Sister restaruant to Esther's Kitchen which is one of my fav restaurants in the city. Fresh pastas are their specialty.

fav restaurants in the city
American/comfort

1228 Main

Downtown·$$·Maps

Another great off strip spot downtown with a really good burger. The main dishes were also excellent.

Italian (non traditional)

Basilico Ristorante Italiano

West side·$$·Maps

Interesting concept off strip. A mix of French and Italian for affordable prices. Need to revisit but enjoyed my one meal there.

Japanese

Ton Shou

Chinatown·$·Maps

Really good Tonkotsu and Japanese curry. Cool personal rice pots with crunchy bits on the bottom.

Mediterranean

HaSalon

Venetian·$$$$·Maps

Very hit or miss. Some dishes were great, some (the lamb ones) were not. Party atmosphere if that's your thing.

Sandwiches

All'antico Vinaio

Durango area·$·Maps

Very overrated sandwiches. Too much bread. Probably good if you remove one slice and eat it open face.

Korean BBQ

8oz

Chinatown·$$$·Maps

Still the best kbbq in LV. Pricey tho

best kbbq in LV
BBQ

Wild Fig

Summerlin·$·Maps

Soulbelly is the place to go if your'e on the strip but if you happen to be in Summerlin, this place has some good bbq.

Japanese/Omakase

Kaiseki Sanga

Chinatown·$$$$·Maps

Another LV omakase that is A+. Two seatings nightly with monthly changing menu. If you like Japanese, you can't go wrong here

Steakhouse

Peter Luger

Caesars Palace·$$$·Maps

Brooklyn legend in Vegas with the same old overrated steaks. Only reason to go is the lunch burger.

Chinese

Taste of Asia

Summerlin·$$·Maps

Hidden gem deep in summerlin in the Suncoast casino. Cheap prices for authentic chinese food. Peeking duck is excellent and affordable

Spanish/Tapas

Casa de Raku

Chinatown·$$·Maps

Located in old Raku Sweets, this is Chef Endo's take on Tapas. Hard to get a full meal but def a great hangout snack spot.

Japanese BBQ

Samurai Japanese BBQ

Chinatown·$$·Maps

My current fav Asian bbq spot. Get a "meat boat" and enjoy high quality meats with friends.

fav Asian bbq spot
Steakhouse

Golden Steer

Off Strip·$$$·Maps

Hard to get in but top notch old school style steakhouse. No fancy A5 but really good steaks and sides.

top notch old school style steakhou
Japanese

Yohama Noodles

Chinatown·$·Maps

Owned by poker players so you know the food is great. Tomahawk noodle soup is insane. Open late. Perfect spot

Pizza

Double Zero

Chinatown·$$·Maps

"Tokyo style" Neapolitan pizza. Thin style with high quality toppings. If you like this style of pizza, this is your place in Vegas

toppings
Ramen

Silverlake Ramen

Chinatown·$$·Maps

I love all ramen so it's hard for me to judge but this chain just came to Vegas and I really liked their Spicy Tonkotsu.

Steakhouse

Carver Steak

Resorts World·$$$·Maps

One of the better steakhouses in LV. Everything I've had here is excellent. Rib cap is the best steak.

best steak
French Bistro

Marche Bacchus

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Great French food and wine for lunch, dinner or brunch. Far from the strip but worth it.

Japanese BBQ

888 Japanese BBQ

Chinatown·$$·Maps

Now my 2nd fav Asian bbq in LV. Def worth the extra to get the Kobe menu.

fav Asian bbq in LV
Hot Pot

Nabe

Chinatown·$·Maps

Next door to 8oz. Always packed outside waiting for a table. Not as good as Shabuya imo but they are open late.

American

The Bedford

Paris·$$$·Maps

The $50 chicken is so good as are the pierogis. Get a spot at the bar for a quick dinner during the 60 min dinner breaks.

Steakhouse

Jack Binion's Steak

Horseshoe·$$$·Maps

Not too bad for being located in Ballys. Quality steaks and great sides. Same price as the fancier steakhouses though.

Pizza

Good Pie

Off Strip·$·Maps

Serious contender for best pizza in LV (Detroit). Unreal good.

best pizza in LV (Detroit)
Ramen/Japanese

Ramen Show

Off Strip·$·Maps

My 2nd fav ramen in Vegas. Great broth and hand pulled noodles. Also really good sushi for such an unassuming spot. Same owner (Go) as Izakaya Go

fav ramen in Vegas
Sandwich

Proper Sandwich

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Elite top tier sammy spot.

Elite top tier sammy spot
Italian

Roma Deli

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Poker player Todd Brunson's spot. Casual restaurant with five star food. Highly recommended if you are looking for italian outside of a casino.

American

Sparrow + Wolf

Off Strip·$$$·Maps

Inovative cuisine. Tasty steaks and great starters and great drinks. Great for date night.

American

Delilah

Wynn/Encore·$$$$·Maps

Best night out in Vegas. Good entertainment and awesome food. Security can be dicks. Don't even think about taking a pic.

Best night out in Vegas
Seafood

Water Grill

Caesars Forum Shops·$$$·Maps

Great spot for fresh seafood from the tank. They have it all. Secret spot that doesn't get a lot of attention.

Breakfast/Lunch

Neighbors Cafe

Off Strip·$·Maps

Coffees, teas, breakfast and lunch food. All done well. Vegas needs more spots like this.

Steakhouse

SW Steakhouse

Wynn/Encore·$$$$·Maps

Toss up between here and Cut for best steakhouse in Vegas but you can't go wrong. Service is impeccable.

best steakhouse in Vegas but you can
Greek/Seafood

Milos

Venetian·$$$·Maps

Was elite at the Cosmo, still elite at Venetian. Only lost the view

elite at the Cosmo
Steakhouse

Barry's Downtown Prime

Circa (downtown)·$$$$·Maps

Vegas has so many great steakhouses and Barry's is one of them. Same chef from the famous Nine at Palms. Old school vibe with modern food

Greek

Meraki

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Great casual Greek food with two locations. Perfect for lunch or takeout

Japanese

O. Onigiri

Chinatown·$·Maps

Musubi specialties. Great snack or lunch. All made to order!

Japanese

Zuma

Cosmopolitan·$$$$·Maps

Tendy and expensive but still amazing. If you are looking to splurge this is your spot.

Japanese

Sen of Japan

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Nobu quality from an ex Nobu chef for 1/3 of the price.

Japanese

Zen Japanese Curry

Chinatown·$·Maps

Japanese curry is very unique in a good way. Quick spot, great for lunch or dinner break. Second location on south side also.

Japanese

Kaiseki Yuzu

Chinatown·$$$·Maps

Really cool omakase spot. Gorgeous innovative cuisine. Good date spot or place to go with foodie buddies.

Italian

Monzu Italian Oven

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Best bread ever. Pizza that uses that bread also excellent. Food quality outshines its decor which is a vegas theme. Live music on weekends too!

Best bread ever
Italian

Brezza

Resorts World·$$$·Maps

Chef Nicole of the old Carnevino's new spot. Lots of the old staples and the dry aged beef program is back! I rate it about 80% Carnevino if you ever had the pleasure

BBQ

Soul Belly

Downtown·$·Maps

Best bbq in Vegas (but can't touch Texas) Evertyhing I've had there is very good. Open late and great outdoor seating.

Best bbq in Vegas (but can't touch T
Japanese

Izakaya Go

Chinatown·$·Maps

Very good variety menu. Ramen, sushi, skewers. Everything. Good spot for WSOP dinner break if you can have someone get there and hold the table

WSOP
Argentinian

Rincón de Buenos Aires

Off Strip·$·Maps

Good cheap steaks and comfort Argentinean food. Can easily do for 75 min WSOP dinner break.

WSOP
Seafood tacos

Bajamar Seafood

Downtown·$·Maps

Hole in the wall with elite seafood tacos. Love this place.

elite seafood tacos
Steak

Cut

Palazzo·$$$$·Maps

Amazing Kobe, pricey but best steak in Vegas now that Carenvino is gone.

best steak in Vegas now that Carenvi
French

Joel Robuchon

MGM·$$$$·Maps

Best meal in Vegas, pricey and long.

Best meal in Vegas
French

L'Atelier de Robuchon

MGM·$$$$·Maps

Smaller version of Joel Robuchon with ala cart menu available and does not take 3 hours

Spanish

é by José Andrés

Cosmopolotian·$$$$·Maps

Hard to get a ticket but well worth it. Super modern "experience" tasting menu that will leave you impressed.

French

Le Cirque

Bellagio·$$$$·Maps

Exquisite french food. Maybe best restaurant in Vegas. Been amazing for many years. Closing in August

best restaurant in Vegas
Steak

Bazaar Meats

Venetian·$$$·Maps

Great spot that moved from a bad location. In addition to excellent steaks, the apps and sides are great. Foie gras cotton candy is A+++++

Steak

Bavette's

Park MGM·$$$·Maps

Suprisingly good steakhouse out of Chicago with another contender for best burger.

best burger
Sushi

Kame Omakase

Chinatown·$$$$·Maps

Best Omakase/sushi in Vegas. VERY expensive.

VERY
Sushi

Kabuto/Yui

Chinatown·$$$·Maps

These two are basically the same place. Chef of one left and opened other. Omakase style.

French Bistro

Bardot

Aria·$$$·Maps

Great brunch and one of the best burgers in Vegas.

best burgers in Vegas
Italian

Carbone

Aria·$$$·Maps

I think its a little overratted but still amazing if that's possible. Very heavy meal but you will be pleased. American Italian

Mexican

Javiers

Aria·$$$·Maps

High quality Mexican cuisine. My favorite chips and salsa ever!

favorite chips and salsa ever
Steak

Echo and Rig

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Best value for steak in Vegas. Awesome steaks for about $30. Sides equally as great. Portobello fries are a must order.

Best value for steak in Vegas
Spanish

Edo Tapas

Off Strip·$$$·Maps

2018 restaurant of the year winner for Vegas.

Greek/Seafood

Elia

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Really good local Greek with fresh fish

Thai

Lotus of Siam

Off Strip·$$·Maps

DO NOT EAT AT THE RED ROCK LOCATION. Best Thai in the country. Huge menu and great wine list. The Nam Kao Tod is divine

NOT EAT AT THE
Thai

Lamaii

Off Strip·$$·Maps

I prefer Lotus but there are a few things I really enjoy here, mainly the crispy pork belly. Open until 2am which is huge.

Teppanyaki

Musashi

Off Strip·$$·Maps

No reason to ever go to Benihana. If you can get the owner Tiger to cook for you, do it. Best friend rice ever.

Best friend rice ever
Japanese influence

Other Mama

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Fresh seafood. Innovative courses and amazing drink menu

Italian

Piero's

Off Strip·$$·Maps

An old standby that has stood the test of time with traditional Italian dishes and fresh seafood. Excellent off strip option, thats not too far.

American

Vintner Grill

Off Strip·$$·Maps

Solid spot with consistently good food for many years.

Italian

Esther's Kitchen

Downtown·$$·Maps

Amazing fresh pasta. Exquisite bread service and overall great. One of the best off strip restaurants in the city

best off strip restaurants in the ci
Lounge

Clique

Cosmopolotian·$$·Maps

My 2nd favorite lounge, great for after dinner drinks when youre at the Cosmo

favorite lounge
French

Partage

Chinatown·$$$·Maps

High end French food much cheaper than one of the casino French spots. Very creative dishes.

Japanese/Sushi

Raku

Chinatown·$$·Maps

The spot that all the chefs in Vegas go to. Hidden gem. The skewers are solid but the key is to order the specials on the board. All of them.

Buffet

Bacchanal

Caesars Palace·$$·Maps

I'm not into buffets, but my friends love this place.

Lounge

Alibi

Aria·$$·Maps

My favorite lounge, great for after dinner drinks when you're at the Aria

favorite lounge
BBQ

Big B's Texas BBQ

Off Strip·$·Maps

Now with two locations! Brian and Natalia do a great job of giving me a place to satisfy my cravings for Texas BBQ that I grew up on!

BBQ
Pizza

Dom DeMarco's

Off Strip·$·Maps

Same as the famous Brooklyn spot. The DiFara Special is the play. Square Sicilian style

Mediterranean

Hummus Bowls & Wraps

Off Strip·$·Maps

"Chipotle" for Mediterranean food. Not a traditional restaurant but I eat this place 3x a week for lunch so had to include it.

Ramen

Ramen Kobo

Off Strip·$·Maps

No longer my favorite ramen in Vegas. Homemade noodles. Complex broth. Spicy is the specialty

favorite ramen in Vegas
Pizza

Settebello

Off Strip·$·Maps

Amazing wood oven cooked Napolentana pizza. Now 2 Vegas locations. The original in Henderson is better but both worth the trip.

Tacos

Tacos el Gordo

Next to Wynn·$·Maps

Best tacos in Vegas. Quick, cheap and delicious. Open late too.

Best tacos in Vegas