Yellowtail

Akira Back has spent the past few years opening signature restaurants in Asia -- even scoring himself a Michelin star in Seoul. But it was Las Vegas that put the former pro snowboarder on the culin...

Big B's Texas BBQ

BBQ isn't something aficionados take lightly. So when Texas native Brian Buechner opened Big B's in Henderson, to recreate his backyard grilling on a grander scale, it was impressive to see the out...

Buddy V's

At the first restaurant by famed baker Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro, star of the reality TV show Cake Boss, the majority of the Italian menu items are based on family recipes of his mom, grandmother,...

Echo & Rig (Multiple Locations)

Chef Sam Marvin’s Tivoli Village spot is doing something unique in Las Vegas: offering a full-fledged butcher/restaurant combination. The butcher shop (with glass meat locker on full display) shar...

Spago

When Wolfgang Puck brought Spago to The Forum Shops in 1992, it was considered risky for a chef of his stature to open a restaurant in Las Vegas. After a shaky start, however, it became a local ins...

Border Grill

A pick in the Brunch and Mexican categories by social media marketer and Instagram influencer Emily Romero (@eatmelasvegas), this modern Mexican eatery at Mandalay Bay is the brainchild of celebrit...

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Las Vegas is full of great steakhouses. But if you're looking for a sleek, contemporary package, Jean Georges at Aria should be at the top of your list. "It’s a classic yet modern steakhouse with ...

The Golden Tiki

The fact that about 75% of the experts surveyed took the time to recommend The Golden Tiki (mostly in the Tiki Bar category, of course) demonstrates how universally beloved this place is. That’s be...