Las Vegas’ Top 5 Restaurants

Joël Robuchon at The Mansion
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Tropicana Ave.)
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-7925

His name says it all; Joel Robuchon created trendy French cuisine as we know it today; especially don’t miss the pan-fried sea bass. Come starving and be dazzled by the 16 course tasting meal. Very expensive (you may have to trade in the car).


Mix
The Hotel at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S (Tropicana Ave. & Russell Rd.)
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-9500

Mandalay Bay was one of the first to have great restaurants; “see and be seen” at Alain Ducasse’s eatery where we love their Roasted Maine Lobster with curry. Expensive (trade in the wardrobe).


Fleur de Lys
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Tropicana Ave.)
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-9400

A classic French haunt for those who insist on authentic “old school” French cuisine. Try their slow roasted wild Alaskan Salmon, one of Scott’s favorite dishes. Expensive (trade in the boyfriend).


Wing Lei
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Desert Inn Rd. & Sands Ave.)
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3388, 888-320-WYNN

Chinese food and atmosphere simply does not get any better this side of the Great Wall; we spent a lot of wontons for the exquisite shark fin soup, but two can eat comfortably at $100 per person. Expensive (spend the down payment for your house).


Alex
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Desert Inn Rd. & Sands Ave.)
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3300

Hands down the finest and most luxurious restaurant in Las Vegas and possibly the Americas; opt for the chef’s tasting menu or the sommelier menu ($375 per person, and well worth it), and demand the lobster with black truffles. Expensive (mortgage your house).