Juicy picanha (top sirloin) at Fogo de Chão

 
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N9NE Steakhouse

Brand Steakhouse
Steak connoisseurs line up en masse for a table at Light Group’s Brand to taste its world-famous Brooklyn filet, with the option of “surfing your steak,” adding colossal crab, jumbo shrimp, or Maine lobster tail to your entrée. And who could forget dessert? Certainly not us! Try the chocolate tiered cake and be instantly transported to heaven. Monte Carlo, 702-730-6700

Carnevino
Designed as a true Italian castella, with deep wooden accents and soaring high ceilings, this Italian steakhouse at Palazzo features the oldest dry-aged steaks in the country. Each filet is aged locally and rubbed with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary for a divine herb crust. Thank the owner, master chef Mario Batali. The Palazzo, 702-789-4141; carnevino.com

Craftsteak
Known for its generous cuts of filet from family-owned farms, the bar at James Beard-award winner Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak also deserves acclaim. If you’re in a more classic, Sinatra-esque Vegas mood, soothe your palate with a drink from one of its 200 Scotch or bourbon labels, or choose from the extensive California wine collection. MGM Grand, 702-891-7318

Cut
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s consistently top-rated steakhouse introduces an elegant and chic atmosphere into the usually hyper-masculine world of steakhouses. Sip slowly, bite luxuriously, and bask in the intoxicating ambiance. The Palazzo, 702-607-6300

Fogo de Chão Steakhouse
The newest Brazilian steakhouse in Las Vegas, Fogo de Chão, adds some meaty spice to the Hughes Center. After you’ve decided among 15 entrées of fire-roasted meat, expertly cooked according to an authentic Brazilian recipe, gaucho chefs arrive to slice and serve your dinner tableside. 360 E. Flamingo Road, 702-431-4500

Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis
The only thing better than a succulent 35-day dry-aged prime New York steak at this Henderson hot spot is the extensive cocktail menu (full of, yes, martinis) to complement its irresistible flavors. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7515

Mastro’s Ocean Club
Decked out in glittering chandeliers and white linens, the ambiance and menu at Mastro’s attract only the finest and most distinguished palates. Following a scrumptious dinner from land or sea, waltz over to the piano bar to enjoy a late-night cocktail in an old-school Vegas environment. Crystals, CityCenter, 702-798-7115

N9NE Steakhouse
Sleek and modern, N9NE is a bonafide hub for movers and shakers looking for a mouthwatering 16-ounce NY sirloin steak. Steak toppings and sauces include a red wine reduction, 25-year-aged balsamic grilled portobellos, and spicy barbecue. Palms Casino Resort, 702-933-9900

Smith & Wollensky
All meat is USDA prime at Smith & Wollensky, the only freestanding steakhouse on the Strip. The three-story meat mecca lures diners from its perch across from CityCenter with signature indulgences such as a beef tenderloin trio and deconstructed rib eye with a side of bone marrow. Craving something more casual? The sidewalk Wollensky's Grill is great for people-watching. 3767 South Las Vegas Blvd., 702-862-4100; smithandwollensky.com

STK
Former Top Chef contestant Stephen Hopcraft fires up the kitchen at the sleek and sexy STK, putting his personal twist on the classic steak entrées with specialty toppings such as jalapeño onions, black truffles, and foie gras butter. The Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7990

SW Steakhouse
For all the glamour of Vegas, look no further than SW at Wynn, a celebrity favorite. The extravagant design features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Lake of Dreams, while the menu boasts a generous expanse of geography: Nebraskan corn-fed beef, Maine lobster, and Alaskan halibut. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3325