Las Vegas Restaurants

Once a vast wasteland of buffets, Las Vegas has come of age in dining and drinking. As one of the most visited places in the world, Las Vegas has the talent and resources to feed the masses in style. Every budget and every taste is accommodated here. There are plenty of good places to eat in Las Vegas, and with such a huge concentration of restaurants, you will surely find something to satisfy your appetite.

Local cuisine

All-night buffets and free cocktails are Las Vegas' usual claim to culinary fame. In Las Vegas, nearly all foods needs to be shipped in, traveling hundreds or sometimes thousands of miles. But it wasn’t always so. Southern Nevada used to be a marsh of abundant water and vegetation which supported edible fruits and vegetables including Indian rye grass, once a staple for local indigenous people. In the 19th century, food and supplies were commonly brought in by boats that powered along the Colorado River.

Where to eat

If you like a fine dining experience with a spectacular view, ascend to the top of the Stratosphere for an evening at the Top of the World Restaurant. There is not a bad seat in the house, since the room slowly rotates one complete turn each hour. Frank Sinatra was a frequent visitor to Battista’s Hole in the Wall, where you will be served as if you are family. The Steakhouse at Circus Circus has been lauded since its opening as one of the best in the business.

There are also great places to eat away from the Strip and convention areas. Bob Taylor’s Ranch House, located in the northwest portion of the valley, has been a favorite of locals and celebrities since the 1950s. Drop in at Planet Hollywood, where you’ll see authentic movie props and maybe a real star or two.

Some restaurants have stood the test of time in Las Vegas, one being the Benihana at the Las Vegas Hilton. It has long been the popular choice for Japanese food, both for the exhibition-style cooking and the amazing special effects. Another fine choice for Asian specialties is the Mayflower Cuisinier.