With musical headliners all around town, three different professional sports teams, and an annual international car race that zooms right through the heart of town, Las Vegas certainly lives up to its nickname as the entertainment capital of the world. In recent years, the city has undergone a culinary evolution as well, adding several critically acclaimed dining experiences up and down The Strip.
The new fine dining vanguard is a far cry from the all-you-can-eat buffets of yesteryear. Swanky, superlative, and often helmed by A-list celebrity chefs, these coveted eateries require reservations weeks in advance. Several have already scooped up Michelin Stars.
The best restaurants in Las Vegas, like everything else in Las Vegas, are larger than life. Regardless of what type of cuisine you’re craving, you’ll find it here — possibly topped with a hefty dollop of caviar. In this maximalist town, the world’s top chefs really let loose, upping the ante with elaborate dishes and over-the-top flourishes. Picture a private yacht that whisks guests to their tables, a hotel dining room inspired by a Yucatán rainforest, and 10-course tasting menus, and you start to get the idea.
If you’re looking to eat exceptionally well, look no further than these sought-after tables. Whether you’re celebrating a big win or just celebrating, here’s where to dine.
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Gymkhana
Chef: Sid Ahuja
Signature Experience: The design of this dining room reflects the ethos of the original Gymkhana in London: opulent and sexy, with dark, intimate booths.
What’s Awesome: When opened inside ARIA Resort & Casino, Autograph Collection in late 2025, it became the first fine dining Indian restaurant on The Strip. Given that its London flagship boasts two Michelin Stars, it’s easy to understand why it’s one of the hottest reservations in town. The menu takes inspiration from all over India, with an emphasis on boldly flavorful northern dishes. Chef Ahuja often adds lavish ingredients to regional specialties: Think venison biryani, Goan lobster curry, and saffron pilaf with morels and truffle. The drink menu stands out for its creativity, too; the Pina Col-Lassi is a clear piña colada that mimics the tropical flavors of South India’s famous coconut lassis.
Insider Tip: The Las Vegas iteration of Gymkhana has bites and drinks exclusive to the United States, such as the beef short rib pepper fry and wagyu keema naan.
CARBONE RIVIERA
Chef: Mario Carbone
Signature Experience: Diners have a front-row seat to the world-famous water show at the Fountains of Bellagio.
What’s Awesome: While the first CARBONE restaurant in Las Vegas specializes in handmade pastas and large-format meats, this version at Bellagio, a Luxury Collection Resort & Casino, Las Vegas is all about seafood. Options range from salt-baked branzino to grilled Dover sole, and each preparation is presented tableside with a flourish. The menu also includes deliciously fresh crudos, as well as CARBONE’S famous spicy lobster polpette fra diavolo. There’s even a crab cappellini and those iconic little rainbow cookies for dessert. Most of the fish and seafood is flown in from Italy two or three times a week, although if your tastes tend more toward the land, fear not: CARBONE’S veal chop Milanese is here, too, along with American wagyu steaks. The ambience of the dining room evokes the Italian coast, except for the dancing fountains, of course.
Insider Tip: CARBONE prides itself on theatrics. Order the tableside Caesar salad, sit back, and enjoy the show (before you enjoy your salad).
PRIME Steakhouse
Chef: Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Signature Experience: While most celebrity chefs keep low profiles, Vongerichten makes a point of cooking in his Las Vegas restaurants on a regular basis. When he’s on site, he usually visits the dining room and greets guests.
What’s Awesome: PRIME was one of the original restaurants at Bellagio — it opened when the resort debuted in 1998 — and the dining room underwent a luxe renovation in late 2024. The reimagined restaurant is better than ever, with blue and caramel hues and exquisite chandeliers. The menu mixes prime steaks (including A5 and F1 wagyu from Japan), seafood, and lamb with one of the largest and most elaborate wine programs in town. Some of the new additions are playful spins on classics, like a Cobb salad with lobster, and a side dish of Parmesan cheese soufflé.
Insider Tip: Try to reserve a table near the windows so you can watch the Fountains of Bellagio show go off every 15 or 30 minutes throughout the night.
Enjoy an evening of elevated Japanese dining at Morimoto Las Vegas. (Photos: MGM Resorts)
Morimoto Las Vegas
Chef: Masaharu Morimoto
Signature Experience: Teppanyaki, available at Morimoto inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, is one part dinner and one part theater. In this culinary state, skilled chefs dazzle diners by chopping, searing, and tossing beef, chicken, seafood, and veggies on a flattop grill with speed and superhuman dexterity.
What’s Awesome: An open kitchen and lively bar area welcome guests to this Las Vegas fine dining experience, designed to evoke the modern flair of a restaurant in Tokyo. The vast menu features an eclectic mix of raw fish and cooked steak, with standouts such as sushi, sticky ribs, tuna pizza, nigiri sushi, and wagyu beef carpaccio. Be sure to save room for dessert. The chef’s sweet take on a bento box is loaded with fruit tarts, hazelnut tiramisu, and more.
Insider Tip: For a worthy splurge, order the whole lobster with lemony crème fraîche and Morimoto’s own blend of spices.
Amaya Modern Mexican
Executive Chef: Khristian Magic Faustino
Signature Experience: Guests swear by the charred octopus as a showstopping dish. The cephalopod is grilled to smoky perfection and served with potatoes, chorizo, and beans.
What’s Awesome: The cuisine of coastal Mexico comes to life in this buzzy space on the mezzanine of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection. The dining room is lush and inviting, the warmth of natural wood in perfect harmony with the vibrant green of leafy plants and trees. In addition to fresh ceviche, lobster, and other fish dishes, Amaya is known for birria short ribs that practically fall off the bone. The bar offers an extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals, all served by a catador, or expert taster. On weekend nights, there’s usually a DJ spinning in the corner, and on Fridays and Saturdays, fire dancers delight.
Insider Tip: If you go with a big group, order the signature surf and turf, which comes with a wagyu filet mignon, dry-aged New York steak, lobster tail, and a trio of salsas.
Joël Robuchon
Chef: Eleazar Villanueva
Signature Experience: Dessert is a spectacle at Joël Robuchon, featuring a cavalcade of housemade pastries, macarons, candies, and more.
What’s Awesome: This gem inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, making it one of the longest-running fine dining restaurants on The Strip. It remains the only restaurant in Las Vegas to earn three MICHELIN Stars, and it has won other accolades, such as Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. In 2025, chef Eleazar Villanueva was a finalist in the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in the Best Chef: Southwest category. The 11-course tasting menu is as good as ever, featuring classic items such as caviar over a savory custard and pumpkin velouté served in a scooped-out gourd. The dining room is designed to resemble a luxurious art deco town house, complete with a verdant garden terrace and marble floors.
Insider Tip: For a slightly more approachable experience, check out L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon next door; many of the new dishes that appear on the tasting menu at the main restaurant debut as à la carte items here.These six luxury dining experiences are just a sample of the new wave of restaurants that have made Las Vegas a culinary destination. No matter which of these Las Vegas fine dining experiences you choose, you’ll feel like a winner — even if you steer clear of the casino floor.
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