Las Vegas has an extravagant food scene, and the Strip is packed with renowned restaurants representing flavors from all across the globe. Of course, what goes better with a jackpot win than a juicy steak?
Sin City is home to more than one perfectly-grilled steak, but with so many options from Michelin-star chefs, celebrity restaurateurs and more, it can be overwhelming to decide where to make your reservations. Check out our list of the absolute best restaurants in Las Vegas you must try.
Here is a list of 10 formal, fun, unique and modern steakhouses you can choose based on your dinner desires. Are you feeling cocktails, Italian dishes, the classic bone-in rib-eye? We've got you covered. As long as you stick to one of these restaurants, you're in for a great evening.
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3325 Las Vegas Blvd S. / Website
Located in the Palazzo at Las Vegas, CUT is one of the most popular dinner locations in both Las Vegas and its original location of Beverly Hills. Whether or not you’ve dined at his restaurant, Wolfgang Puck is one of the most renowned names in the culinary world, and the quality of his restaurant attests to his reputation. The ingredients are of the utmost quality, and the presentation of dishes is exquisite, making it a great place for a formal meal out. The Michelin-star restaurant offers upscale dishes consisting of classic steak cuts as well as Japanese wagyu beef. The selection is seemingly endless.
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3500 Las Vegas Blvd S. / Website
The Palm is even more refined since its 2016 renovation. Located at Caesars Palace, the restaurant can be found by the Colosseum, which adds to the ambiance of the restaurant. The restaurant has a longstanding history and solid fanbase since its opening in 1973. Famous for its USDA Prime aged steaks, seafood lovers can also enjoy a meal with perfectly cooked lobster and fresh ingredients. We recommend the creamed spinach and cobb salad to accompany your perfectly-cooked steak. Lunch here is also an excellent option.
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3720 S Las Vegas Blvd. / Website
You can’t miss Mastro’s tree-like architecture at the Crystals Mall of Aria Hotel. The best part about this steakhouse is its top-tier service, and the food is equally divine. Try the special lobster mashed potatoes, seafood tower and various steak cuts. Finish off your crazy-delicious meal with a signature butter cake—yes, butter cake. In addition to a fine dining experience, people can visit Mastro’s for the music and bar.
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3730 S Las Vegas Blvd. / Website
Jean George is a legendary chef, and his steakhouse at the ARIA Hotel proves his reputation. You can't go wrong with the certified A5 Kobe beef or F1 wagyu. The seafood is just as insane, including Chilean sea bass and crispy sushi platters. Dinner at the Jean Georges Steakhouse will satisfy meat-lovers, vegetarians, pescatarians and more with high-quality ingredients to please any palate, and the homemade sauce is the cherry on top of a high-quality meal.
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4455 Paradise Rd. / Website
Previously known as MB Steak, One Steak is the brainchild of brothers Michael and David Morton at the casino floor of the Virgin Hotels. The venue is dreamy, with beautiful lights that adorn the entrance ceiling. The ambiance is relatively casual, making it the ideal location for a fun night out with good food. There’s even an atrium perfect for picture taking. Taste is guaranteed, because the owners’ father is the founder of Morton’s Steakhouse, an American classic. Chef Michael Morton is confident, believing that his steak is “simply the one thing we do best.” Their traditional appetizers and main dishes are ideal dinner partners.
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3000 Paradise Rd. / Website
Edge Steakhouse serves a fine dining experience of the utmost quality. The menu is that of a classic steakhouse, but the cuts are above and beyond with sides cooked to perfection. Like other restaurants, the menu includes seafood, poultry and more. The interior is designed with high-end marble columns and traditional seating arrangements, making it the perfect location for a family dinner of multiple generations. Popular dishes include the steak and lobster, featuring a seven-ounce filet and lobster tail, and we recommend the French onion soup as an appetizer.
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JW Marriott, 221 N Rampart Blvd. / Website
If you’re looking for a spacious restaurant that can accommodate your large family dinner, or a bar to enjoy some cocktails before steak, Hawthorn Grill is just the place. The most popular dishes include the grilled salmon or filet and scallops, which goes to show this restaurant excels in more ways than one. The interior strikes the perfect balance between a mountaintop ranch and an upscale steakhouse, but the highlight of Hawthorn Grill is the waterfall view. Enjoy a cool evening breeze with your meal on the outside patio.
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3131 Las Vegas Blvd S. / Website
SW Steakhouse, located at the Wynn Hotel, offers an excellent meal with a side of entertainment courtesy the Lake of Dreams show. There are a wide variety of cuts available, including a porterhouse or bone-in rib-eye. The interior was modeled after the Las Vegas desert, and the music selection sets the tone of a high-end wine bar. Many critics have called this the best steak of their lives, all in a perfectly-Vegas locale.
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3770 S Las Vegas Blvd. / Website
Ever heard of Chicago-style steak? Bavette at Park MGM is a French and Chicago-style steakhouse featuring hints of fun and an upscale dining experience. It’s a little less formal, which makes it an ideal location to eat out with your friends. Go for the classic prime cuts and seafood menu, then stay for the craft cocktails. Charming and sexy, this is one meal you can't miss.
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3708 Las Vegas Blvd S. / Website
An in-house DJ at a steakhouse? The vibe at STK, situated in The Cosmopolitan, creates is a famous spot for celebrity sightings. With Stephen Hopcraft as its executive chef, STK is famous beyond the Vegas strip, with locations in Miami, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. If you’re ready for an energetic scene, it’s definitely worth a stop.
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3950 S Las Vegas Blvd. / Website
Stripsteak combines a fine steakhouse dining experience with Japanese cuisine in one modern and luxurious restaurant. The lavish interior is the first thing you’ll notice. The restaurant also uses organic, hormone-free beef, for those who prioritize quality ingredients. Let Chef Michael Mina enlighten your taste buds with extravagant sides and perfectly-seared filet mignon.
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2535 S Las Vegas Blvd. / Website
José Andrés’ restaurant at the Sahara is a little less classic and more of an attractive, stylish setting. You haven't seen dishes like this chef’s specialties. The meats may be unfamiliar, but you won’t regret getting a little creative. Unique menu items include a whole “suckling pig,” Ibérico pork and Butifarra spirals. You can tell the restaurant exists for carnivores because of its wood grill, which adds to the interior (and it really works). If you’re ready to take on any type of meat, Bazaar Meat is the must-stop spot.
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301 E Fremont St. / Website
As an Italian steakhouse, Andiamo brings a scrumptious collection of pastas in addition to its meat selection. The dry-aged collection is very popular, as well as the veal. The Italian side offers house-made meatballs and lobster truffle baked ziti, which feels upscale but familiar. For dessert, try the tiramisu or creme brulee. It's the perfect blend of Italian cuisine and classic steakhouse vibes, so if you can’t decide between pasta or steak, compromise here.
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Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas / Website
Prime, like its name, is a classic steakhouse located at one of the most popular and well-known hotels in Las Vegas: Bellagio. The chef is Jean-Georges, whose name alone proves Prime's credentials. The restaurant overlooks the Bellagio Fountain, so the night view is one of the best in town. We recommend that you get its namesake prime meat selections as well as seafood or lamb. If not for the food, go for the interior designed by Michael DeSantis, and take pictures during your fancy night out.
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8 E Fremont St. / Website
The entrance to Barry’s will capture your eyes and your heart. Situated between two escalators, the restaurant looks like a bucket of ice. The interior is all '50s and '60s vintage, with seating arrangements of individual booths for a single party. It's the ideal Las Vegas steakhouse, and surf and turf is one of the best in town. A wide array of delectable desserts seals the deal, but its the exquisite braised short ribs, stuffed shrimp, and the gnocchi that keep us coming back for more.
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