Best of Vegas 2012

• 1) Mon Ami Gabi

  Located in the Paris Resort and Casino, and headed by renowned chef, Gabino Sotelino, not only does Mon Ami Gabi serve some of the Strip’s most scrumptious steaks, but it’s also an ideal spot for people watching. Sumptuous crimson drapes adorn floor-to-ceiling windows, which give way to a postcard-worthy view ...

• 2) Bouchon at The Venetian

  Nestled in an upper floor of the Venetian Hotel’s Venizia Tower, far away from the neon naughtiness below, is a 3-star Michelin-rated French restaurant renowned for its delectable dishes. The bistro is Bouchon and it is arguably one of the best restaurants on Las Vegas Boulevard. An epicurean production from � ...

• 3) Roy's Las Vegas

  One and a half miles east of the famed Strip, on Paradise Road, is Roy’s Restaurant – one of the most innovative kitchens in the greater Las Vegas area. The brainchild of world-renowned Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Roy’s menu can be described as Hawaiian fusion. While in Roy’s open-style dining room – with also ...

• 4) Tao Nightclub

  Located in the Venetian Hotel, and attached to a restaurant of the same name, Tao night club is where Buddhism and Hedonism collide. An orgy for the senses, Tao is sumptuously decorated in reds, golds and Asian-inspired art, and there seems to be just as many DJs as there are rooms. If you’re not a fan of long ...

• 5) Rehab

  Who says a night club has to open at night and be indoors? Rehab, at the Hard Rock Hotel, is a pioneer in Las Vegas daytime clubbing Guests start arriving in the late morning and the party continues so long as the sun is out. Bathing-suit clad revellers merry-make around (and in) a giant, shell-shaped pool, as a ...

• 6) Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas

  Hofbräuhaus is truly an original. It is an exact reproduction of Hofbräuhaus Munchen. It has a beer garden as well as a beer hall where one can enjoy the the finest beers Las Vegas has to offer. All of Hofbräuhaus beers are brewed in Munich under the age old purity law. With a thorough selection of hearty Bavari ...

• 7) Spearmint Rhino Las Vegas

  While it’s true that Las Vegas has become a vacation destination for couples and families, it’s still got its fair share of gentlemen’s clubs. And one of the most popular around is the Spearmint Rhino. Like many club’s in Las Vegas, the Spearmint Rhino uses a counterintuitive cover policy: if you walk int ...

• 8) Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

  The Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand captures the casual ambiance of the California dining experience. This restaurant features a contemporary "bar and grill" menu restaurant, a full bar and glass- enclosed private dining room.

• 9) Spago

  A member of the Wolfgang Puck family of restaurants, and one of the first high-profile kitchens to open their doors in Vegas, Spago is the definition of chic dinning. Located in the Forum Shops at Caesars mall, Spago is considered one of the best “celebrity-sighting/people-watching” places around. Unlike othe ...

• 10) BOA Steakhouse

  Located inside Caesar's Palace, Boa Steakhouse has private rooms, bar dining, bar/lounge, full bar, patio/outdoor dining, personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), a great view of the Strip, and fine wines.

• 11) Envy the Steakhouse

  Just of The Strip, on Paradise Road, inside the Casino-less Renaissance Hotel, sits one of the best steak houses in Las Vegas – ENVY. The self-styled “exquisitely elegant” restaurant serves up “sinfully delicious” dishes in the luxurious Pat Murphy-designed space. Voted “the best restaurant off the St ...

• 12) Paymon's Mediterranean Cafe & Hookah Lounge

  The Hookah Lounge offers flavored tobacco, smoked with a hookah, and a bar with specialty drinks. Enjoy a relaxing evening in this Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern-style lounge. You can order appetizers from the cafe's Mediterranean menu, and spend the night in conversation.

• 13) Crown and Anchor British Pub

  This English-style pub offers live music, neighborhood atmosphere, football broadcast on multiple wide screens, and a relaxed vibe that can be a welcome change to the high-intensity clubs on the Strip. Located just a few minutes from the Strip, the Crown & Anchor appeals to a wide variety of people. The English-styl ...

• 14) Ghostbar

  Ghostbar is located 55 stories above Las Vegas on the top floor of the Palms Resort. This 9,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor lounge, with 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, is popular with both locals and tourists. The open-air skydeck offers a 360-degree view of this city of lights;the inside of Ghostbar is decorated ...

• 15) House of Blues Las Vegas

  House of Blues, inside the Mandalay Bay Casino, offers a wide range of musical performances, from a wide genre of music. When there is not a concert, there are themed nights, and DJs, making it a favorite dance spot in Vegas. Friday nights come alive with 70s, 80s, and 90s dance hits, go-go dancers, and a crowd read ...

• 16) Postrio

  Wolfgang Puck's Postrio has been imported from San Francisco to the Venitian. Featuring contemporary American cuisine, a unique wine list, and fair prices, Postrio offers two dining experiences: the elegant dining room and the casual outdoor patio.

• 17) Drai's after hours

  Considered one of the best after-hours clubs in Las Vegas, Drai's Nightclub is a late-night hotspot. Drai's Nightclub offers a comfortable and cozy plush den, oversized sofas and original art. Enjoy dancing to progressive house beats, deep house and trance. Dria's is also a gourmet resturaunt open until midnight ser ...

• 18) Piero Selvaggio Valentino - Las Vegas

  Luciano Pellegrini, named Best Southwest Chef 2004 is the executive chef of Valentino, known for upscale dining and fine Italian cuisine. Featuring an extensive wine selection, which has been the recipient of numerous awards, including Grand Award Winner (2006) from Wine Spectator and Best of Award of Excellence b ...

• 19) Gonzalez y Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant

  Gonzalez y Gonzalez offers south-of-the-border cuisine and a selection of more than 50 tequilas. Located in the village streets of the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, guests can enjoy an outdoor courtyard complete with lanterns and piñata. Casual attire.

• 20) Sapphire

  Do you like to “go large”? Yes? Looking to plan an “off the hook” bachelor party? Yes? Well than Sapphire is the gentlemen’s club in Las Vegas for you. Weighing in at over 70,000 square feet, Sapphire holds the award of “largest strip club in Las Vegas.” As such, they boast a large menu of party opt ...