Insider's look of the best Las Vegas restaurants you need to try

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach and if that’s true, then you are destined to fall in love with Las Vegas. I hope you brought your appetite because we’re serving up the top restaurants to try next time you’re on the Las Vegas Strip…

In this post, we will take a bite out of the best Las Vegas restaurants on the strip with tips and tricks that will make your next dining experience one for the books. We are headed to:

• Top of the World 
• Tao 
• Cut
• Lakeside 
• X Pot 
• Lago
• Foundation Room

Top of the World

As if the view isn’t enough to make your jaw drop, the menu is unmatched with delicacies that range from steaks to seafood and shareable sides. To end the evening, go up a few levels to the viewing deck where you have the option to be inside or outside to take in the view and grab some pictures.

Menu Recommendations Include:

• The Filet Mignon
• Mashed Potatoes (shareable size)
• Glazed Brussel Sprouts
• Lobster Tail Add-on
• Midnight Dream
• Elevated Margarita

Tips: 

• They occasionally run Groupon promotions where you get a 3 course meal for an excellent price.
• Get a reservation about 30 minutes before sunset to watch the transition from day to night, it is breathtaking! 
• There is a professional photographer that walks around and takes photos for you to purchase as well as with a frame.

Price: $$$$

Location: Stratosphere 

Make Reservations

Tao Restaurant

Definitely a must on your next trip! From the minute you approach the entrance, you are greeted with a row of stunning gold bath tubs filled with rose petals right up to the host stand. The decor is one of a kind and provides an ambience that transports you to another world, be ready with your camera...this is most definitely an insta-worthy paradise. This restaurant features a Japanese Koi-filled infinity pool, beautiful tapestries, a two-level dining area and a huge 20-foot Buddha statue as the center focal point.

Their menu boasts as assortment of asian delicacies as well as tasteful twists on classic dishes. Highly recommended dishes:

• Chicken Gyoza served with their specialty sauce
• Tempura Green Beans

• Chef’s Sushi Roll: Salmon, Tuna, Avocado and Aji Amarillo Sauce 

• Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Fried Rice

• Wasabi Crusted Filet
• Yuzu Sugar Crusted Dougnuts with Trio of sauces
• Giant Fortune Cookie with White & Dark Chocolate Mousse

Drinks:

• Divinity
• Lychee Martini
• Essence

Tips: 

• Birthdays: A free dessert is provided or you may request the giant fortune cookie for an additional fee. The fortune will give you a good laugh too.
• If you dine at Tao on the weekend, they will provide you with a stamp for free entry into the nightclub that same night. 

Price: $$

Location: The Venetian

Catch

An insta-worthy restaurant with the freshest seafood! The entrance alone will entice you with its tunnel of lights and floral decor. It is truly picture central. Brunch is offered on Saturday and Sunday and dinner is available every day of the week. For brunch, they provide a delicious fresh fruit basket to start!

Menu Recommendations:

• Beet infused Salmon Benedict
• Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
• Truffle Sashimi
• Filet Skewer
• Crispy Cauliflower
• A5 Wagyu Surf and Turf Roll
• Sauteed Snapper
• The best part is their famous desert! You hit it with a spoon and are greeted with a gooey surprise-highly recommend. 

Price: $$

Location: The Arya

Cut

Wolfgang Puck has done it again...a true delicacy awaiting at The Venetian. If you are a steak lover, this is a dream spot with a focus on prime cuts of steak from around the world. They also offer other incredible entrees for those who prefer to not have red meat! All their sides are sharing size which allows to try multiple items on the menu.

For the whiskey lovers out there...they have a beverage cart that goes table to table offering professionally smoked whiskey with exceptional presentation.

Highly Recommended Menu Items:

• Artisanal Bread Selection
• Wagyu Sliders
• Big Eye Tuna Tataki
• Kung Pao Cauliflower
• Cavatappi Pasta "Mac N Cheese"
• Japanese Wagyu New York
• Porterhouse Steak
• Black Forest Baked Alaska

Price: $$$$

Location: The Venetian

Lakeside

A beautiful waterfront dining setting with a show every 30 mins. This stunning restaurant offers both patio and indoor seating, with the outdoor dining being right on the lake terrace. Their Patio seating is on a "per request" basis with sadly no guarantee and a wait. They offer an assortment of food with their award winning dishes focusing on seafood. The "lake show" puts on a display of extravagant lights, colors and entertaining imagery right on the water while playing classic songs throughout the decades.

Highly Recommended Menu Items Include:

• Tuna Tartare
• Maryland Crab Cakes
• Spicy Lobster Bucatini
• King Crab Pasta
• Wagyu New York Strip Steak
• Baked Mac & Cheese
• Pretty in Pink
• Shooting Star

Tips:

• Let the server know if you are celebrating a birthday as they will provide a quality dessert!
• Book your reservation before sunset for beautiful colors on the water. Be sure to provide ample time to watch the transition from day to night, seating may take longer than expected.
• The parasol bar next door is an excellent spot to grab drinks while waiting for your table, they offer a range of unique cocktails! They are located right next to the restaurant entrance.

Price: $$$

Location: The Wynn

X Pot

A true experience to say the least. This beautiful restaurant is one of the newer additions to The Venetian and provides a delicious spread of delicacies with a fun dining atmosphere. Every aspect has a very modern feel, with robots who assist the servers in delivering food to each of the tables. Guests are given an individual hot sizzling pot or one to share for the table, depending on preference.

They offer a Chef’s Tasting Menu that delivers the perfect touch of numerous items on the menu, the courses continue to roll in as you sit there and enjoy. For the price we paid, we were amazed to see the amount of food we received. You may also order items individually if you so choose. Everything is very customizable here, adding a unique touch to tailor your meal to your palette.

Price:$$$

Location: The Venetian

The Foundation Room

Straight to the top of Mandalay Bay we go! This beautiful restaurant soars high above the Las Vegas skyline and tantalizes your senses in an incredible way. In addition, This restaurant doubles as both a restaurant and a club. It is accessed via elevator on the lobby floor.

The offer classic and sophisticated dishes as well as a large selection of wines, beer and cocktails. Highly recommended items on the menu include:

• Crab Cakes
• Tempura Cauliflower
• Pan Seared Diver Scallops
• Pan Roasted Chicken
• Mac & Cheese
• Pomme Puree
• Banofee Pie

Tips

• Eating dinner at the restaurant grants free admission into the nightclub the same night
• Huge photo opportunity to take advantage of on the balcony! One of the best views on the strip
• No professional/flash photography cameras are allowed

Price: $$

Location: The Mandalay Bay

In general, Las Vegas restaurant reservations are highly encouraged. As a result, It will give peace of mind and minimize any waiting time you may have. If celebrating anything special, make sure to mention it in the reservation notes or to the host as they are more than accommodating to add a little something special to the night.

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Bon Apetit, see you on the strip!