If you thought that dining in Las Vegas consisted of eating in cheap all-you-can-eat buffets, then you haven't been to Vegas lately because today many Las Vegas restaurants offer world-class dining the likes of which you probably can't get back home.
Today, Las Vegas boasts almost as many fine restaurants as Paris or New York. In fact, some of the world's most notable chefs work there and fine dining abounds. No matter what your tastes are, you can get a great meal in Vegas from simply good food at Planet Hollywood to indulging yourself in Emeril's finest creations, you're sure to find something to please your palate.
Here are some Las Vegas restaurants you want to be sure to visit:
For moderately priced fare in a great atmosphere, you want to visit Bouchon located in the Venetian Hotel. This restaurant is in a French bistro setting and has outstanding food. It also includes a full bar and private rooms if you have a large party.
If your taste buds prefer four-star French dining, then you'll need to take them to Le Cirque in Las Vegas. This restaurant, imported from New York, incorporates all the great features of the Metropolitan delight. The lobster is exquisite and their heirloom tomato soup is a delight all by itself or can be even made more distinctive with the addition of morel mushrooms. It has a great circus themed decor but is it a very intimate restaurant that can certainly be a great place for a romantic dinner. If you intend to visit Le Cirque, and be sure you dress up for the occasion.
What would a discussion about restaurants be without talking about seafood and inside the Planet Hollywood resort you'll find the Commander's Palace which has the best seafood in Vegas. Inside this restaurant with its elegant black, gold and cream colored decor you'll find Cajun and Creole offerings as well as other tasty dishes. For example, you might try turtle soup or just satisfy yourself with the Tasso shrimp henican appetizer that's big enough for meal. If someone in your party doesn't feel like seafood, they can opt for the pork line with tiny and catch up for little bit his anger. While the Commander's Palace can be a bit pricey, the food is definitely worth it.
The Tillerman has been an icon of Las Vegas restaurants for more than 25 years and here you can get one of the best steaks in town. If you don't like turf, the fish is quite good here to. The wine list here is great and offers vintages from Spain, California, Argentina and South Africa.
If you're after something a little more casual you might try Planet Hollywood inside Caesars Palace. Here you can have anything from pizza to burgers as well as sandwiches and other American fare. A visit to any Planet Hollywood is interesting for music fans as there is plenty of music memorabilia including outfits worn by your favorite music idols and other decor to look at - and the food is pretty good too!
If you're going to be visiting the MGM Grand, then you've got to eat at Wolfgang Puck's bar and Grill. Here you'll get a taste of gourmet fast food in a California style setting. My recommendation - the main crab cakes.
Las Vegas restaurants offer fine cuisine and food choices to please everyone - yet another reason to come to Vegas!