FINE DINING in Las Vegas

ChanelGirlE · Jun 17th, 2008, 12:43 PM

hello all! the dh and i are planning a trip to vegas in august and we're looking for fine dining restaurants for our anniversary. we've already eaten at OLIVES in Bellagio... it's Todd English's restaurant on the patio over looking the Bellagio water show, we loved it!

i know there are PLENTY of great fine dining restaurants in vegas, so what do you all recommend?

i read up on the Eiffel Tower restaurant on top of the Paris Hotel and Casino... anyone been there?

Vegas Long Legs · Jun 17th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Depends on what you want to pay.
Do you have an amount in mind?
What type of food do you like? Have you considered Prime or Picasso both at the Bellagio?
Eiffel Tower restaurant has a great view, but I think you can do better on the quality of food.

azhangie · Jun 17th, 2008, 05:10 PM

There's a steakhouse right by the entrance of Palazzo that's pretty yummy. Its french steakhouse so expect to wait a while before ur food comes.

ValleyO · Jun 17th, 2008, 05:20 PM

I've heard great things about the steak restaurant in the Four Seasons. We stayed there a few years ago (would also highly reccomend the hotel) but didn't get a chance to eat there ourselves.

Krysta · Jun 17th, 2008, 08:02 PM

I really like the restaurants at Wynn, particularly Alex, SW and Daniel Boulud, I've eaten at those restuarants many times and never been disappointed.
I've had lunch at Okada and Bartolotta, the meals were delicious so I'd imagine they'd be great for dinner too.

Circo, Le Cirque and Prime at the Bellagio are great as well.

ChanelGirlE · Jun 17th, 2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Long Legs

Depends on what you want to pay.
Do you have an amount in mind?
What type of food do you like? Have you considered Prime or Picasso both at the Bellagio?
Eiffel Tower restaurant has a great view, but I think you can do better on the quality of food.

Price doesn't matter. The dh and I love trying any fine dining restaurants. I've heard of Picasso from the Bellagio website... thanks for the suggestion and the tip about the Eiffel Tower restaurant, I wouldn't want to be disappointed with the food-- especially for their prices!

Elara · Jun 17th, 2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Krysta

I really like the restaurants at Wynn, particularly Alex, SW and Daniel Boulud, I've eaten at those restuarants many times and never been disappointed.
I've had lunch at Okada and Bartolotta, the meals were delicious so I'd imagine they'd be great for dinner too.

Circo, Le Cirque and Prime at the Bellagio are great as well.

I second this- Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare was fantastic at the Wynn (we went for dinner). If you like italian seafood, you really can't go wrong there.

peace43 · Jun 17th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Boa Steakhouse on the top floor of the Caesar's Shops is a great place! Excellent service and the steak is wonderful!!!

illinirdhd · Jun 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Another recommendation for Picasso. It's fantastic. I also enjoyed Alex at the Wynn. (I was not thrilled with either the Chinese or the Sushi restaurants at the Wynn.) Tao at the Venetian is fabulous too. If you're into high end sushi, try Shibuya at the MGM Grand - love it.

If you're looking for great steaks and a really nice bar, try the Golden Steer on Sahara, just west of LV Blvd. It's an old Vegas restaurant (and the outside is VERY deceiving, so just go in!); the steaks are the best I've had in town. Everyone I've taken or recommended there loves it. It's an old Rat Pack/John Wayne/Joe DiMaggio hangout.

My other favorite is Panevino (mid-range prices) on Sunset, just east of LV Blvd.

ms.fashionista · Jun 19th, 2008, 03:42 PM

If you are looking for fine dining...you HAVE to go to l'atelier de joel robuchon. It is in the MGM hotel. He is the godfather of french cuisine. But be prepared to drop at least $1000 per couple if you get his chef's tasting menu. Expensive but soooo worth it! Enjoy!

Vegas Long Legs · Jun 19th, 2008, 07:41 PM

^^^ yeah baby! You can't do much better than this - anywhere, even Paris.

lovelygarments · Jun 19th, 2008, 08:00 PM

My daughter and I just returned from Las Vegas, and our best meal was at Tao at the Venetian. Wonderful sushi, Kobe beef, and other scrumptious things. I had a small filet mignon with a shell of wasabi/crumbs. OMG - it was so good. I had a martini there that was Asian inspired - yummy! Bouchon at the Venetian is also terrific - Thomas Keller's restaurant. Las Vegas has become a true fine dining experience.

ChanelGirlE · Jun 20th, 2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ms.fashionista

If you are looking for fine dining...you HAVE to go to l'atelier de joel robuchon. It is in the MGM hotel. He is the godfather of french cuisine. But be prepared to drop at least $1000 per couple if you get his chef's tasting menu. Expensive but soooo worth it! Enjoy!

Thanks for the info! The DH said he's heard of joel robuchon so definitely worth checking out! On the MGM website there's the l'atelier de joel robuchon and another one just called joel robuchon and the joel robuchon one says the 6 course tasting menu is $250 per person. is the other $1000/couple tasting menu different?

We're torn between Picasso, Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, and the joel robuchon restaurants.

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Originally Posted by lovelygarments

My daughter and I just returned from Las Vegas, and our best meal was at Tao at the Venetian.

Las Vegas has become a true fine dining experience.

We've eaten at Tao in NYC which is probably the same as the Vegas one... such good food!!! & Your last sentence is SOOO true.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!! Much appreciated.

ms.fashionista · Jun 20th, 2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChanelGirlE

Thanks for the info! The DH said he's heard of joel robuchon so definitely worth checking out! On the MGM website there's the l'atelier de joel robuchon and another one just called joel robuchon and the joel robuchon one says the 6 course tasting menu is $250 per person. is the other $1000/couple tasting menu different?

We're torn between Picasso, Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, and the joel robuchon restaurants.

My apologies...I meant Jöel Robuchon...the L'atelier is his bistro restaurant.

Yes, there are 2 tasting menus. One 6 course for $250 and the other tasting menu is $385 for 16 courses. If you can, I suggest you go with the 16 courses. They are small plates so you will be able to finish it. With wine, it is more coz the $385 only includes food. And with taxes and tips, it will be well over $1000 per couple. It is a great experience, you will never have an experience like this in the US, only in France! I was totally in awe of their bread cart! Just the bread cart, they had like 20 different kinds of breads!

illinirdhd · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ms.fashionista

My apologies...I meant Jöel Robuchon...the L'atelier is his bistro restaurant.

Yes, there are 2 tasting menus. One 6 course for $250 and the other tasting menu is $385 for 16 courses. If you can, I suggest you go with the 16 courses. They are small plates so you will be able to finish it. With wine, it is more coz the $385 only includes food. And with taxes and tips, it will be well over $1000 per couple. It is a great experience, you will never have an experience like this in the US, only in France! I was totally in awe of their bread cart! Just the bread cart, they had like 20 different kinds of breads!

That sounds fantastic! I'm going to keep that on my to do list for next time DH and I have something to really celebrate!

Jun 17th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#1
ChanelGirlE xoxo Joined: Jan 2008 Location: City Girl Posts: 325	FINE DINING in Las Vegas hello all! the dh and i are planning a trip to vegas in august and we're looking for fine dining restaurants for our anniversary. we've already eaten at OLIVES in Bellagio... it's Todd English's restaurant on the patio over looking the Bellagio water show, we loved it! i know there are PLENTY of great fine dining restaurants in vegas, so what do you all recommend? i read up on the Eiffel Tower restaurant on top of the Paris Hotel and Casino... anyone been there? __________________ peace. love. chanel.

Jun 17th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#2
Vegas Long Legs Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,446	Depends on what you want to pay. Do you have an amount in mind? What type of food do you like? Have you considered Prime or Picasso both at the Bellagio? Eiffel Tower restaurant has a great view, but I think you can do better on the quality of food. __________________ Planning next voyage! Oct/Nov '08

Jun 17th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#3
azhangie Piggy Fajita Joined: Sep 2007 Location: I see cows and hills Posts: 1,433	There's a steakhouse right by the entrance of Palazzo that's pretty yummy. Its french steakhouse so expect to wait a while before ur food comes. __________________ coffee addiction

Jun 17th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#8
peace43 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,897	Boa Steakhouse on the top floor of the Caesar's Shops is a great place! Excellent service and the steak is wonderful!!! __________________ My collection....

Jun 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#9
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,380	Another recommendation for Picasso. It's fantastic. I also enjoyed Alex at the Wynn. (I was not thrilled with either the Chinese or the Sushi restaurants at the Wynn.) Tao at the Venetian is fabulous too. If you're into high end sushi, try Shibuya at the MGM Grand - love it. If you're looking for great steaks and a really nice bar, try the Golden Steer on Sahara, just west of LV Blvd. It's an old Vegas restaurant (and the outside is VERY deceiving, so just go in!); the steaks are the best I've had in town. Everyone I've taken or recommended there loves it. It's an old Rat Pack/John Wayne/Joe DiMaggio hangout. My other favorite is Panevino (mid-range prices) on Sunset, just east of LV Blvd. __________________

Jun 17th, 2008, 05:20 PM	#4
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,436	I've heard great things about the steak restaurant in the Four Seasons. We stayed there a few years ago (would also highly reccomend the hotel) but didn't get a chance to eat there ourselves.

Jun 17th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#5
Krysta Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 329	I really like the restaurants at Wynn, particularly Alex, SW and Daniel Boulud, I've eaten at those restuarants many times and never been disappointed. I've had lunch at Okada and Bartolotta, the meals were delicious so I'd imagine they'd be great for dinner too. Circo, Le Cirque and Prime at the Bellagio are great as well.

Jun 19th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#10
ms.fashionista H-Happy! Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,597	If you are looking for fine dining...you HAVE to go to l'atelier de joel robuchon. It is in the MGM hotel. He is the godfather of french cuisine. But be prepared to drop at least $1000 per couple if you get his chef's tasting menu. Expensive but soooo worth it! Enjoy! __________________ A Wish Come True...

Jun 19th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#11
Vegas Long Legs Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,446	^^^ yeah baby! You can't do much better than this - anywhere, even Paris. __________________ Planning next voyage! Oct/Nov '08

Jun 19th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#12
lovelygarments Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,278	My daughter and I just returned from Las Vegas, and our best meal was at Tao at the Venetian. Wonderful sushi, Kobe beef, and other scrumptious things. I had a small filet mignon with a shell of wasabi/crumbs. OMG - it was so good. I had a martini there that was Asian inspired - yummy! Bouchon at the Venetian is also terrific - Thomas Keller's restaurant. Las Vegas has become a true fine dining experience. __________________ Lovelygarments Check out my handbag collection on TPF's showcase: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-149629.html