Las Vegas Nevada used to be a menagerie of fast food joints, cheap buffets and pub fare. Restaurant owners were wary of the “city of sin,” and were deterred by the violence and open prostitution. Yet, as the scene on the Vegas Strip improved with better police forces, more luxurious Vegas hotels, better shows and more high-rolling tourists, the market was ripe for celebrity chefs to explore their passions in this world-class city. Once big names like Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse moved in, the precedent was set and the Las Vegas Strip restaurants became diverse and buzz-worthy.

Some people come to Vegas Nevada for Las Vegas Strip luxury. They want to stay in the finest hotels, drink the finest wines and eat the finest meals. Price is of no concern to them, especially if they’re used to winning big rounds of poker or are celebrating a very special occasion. But where does one go to find gourmet feasts by celebrity chefs? One esteemed restaurant is called “Alex” and is located in the Wynn Hotel, which offers a five-star, four course menu. Two of the most popular dishes are the pancetta wrapped veal with Swiss chard and sweetbread-artichoke fricassee and the roasted wild turbot with lyonnaise potatoes, wild mushrooms and endives.

Chef Stratta’s four-course menu goes for $145/person. Another classy fine dining choice is “Joël Robuchon at the Mansion” located at the MGM Grand. Inside, the dining room greets guests with 1930s elegance that includes velvet and black marble, as well as a breathtaking garden and indoor dining terrace. For the indecisive, there are spectacular six and sixteen course tasting menus highlighting French cuisine. The menu offers more than 750 wines and over 100 champagnes, as well as items like sautéed lamb chop and sea urchin with potato purée.

For travelers who haven’t quite hit it big at a Las Vegas casino yet, there are more modest offerings that are explosive in flavor but not in price. “Cravings” in the Mirage Hotel boasts the biggest menu over any other Las Vegas hotel restaurant, with buffet-style dishes from Japan, China, Mexico, France, Italy and more for $15-25/person. “The Sterling Brunch” at Bally’s Steakhouse fills bellies with seared salmon, smoked fish, bagels, fresh shrimp, waffles, omelets, sushi, sashimi and desserts, making this the ideal option for a special occasion, at only $30/person.

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