Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant has a spacious feel to it. This is in part due to the many large windows it has throughout. Its claim to Mediterranean food might be a little misleading, in that most people will think French, Spanish, Italian and so on. This isn’t exactly a place of the Mediterranean diet per se, it’s more a place of Lebanese cuisine.

If you’ve ever been to Spain you will know what tapas are. They don’t have them in the Middle East, but they have their equuivilent in mezze. The menu at Khoury’s tells you that, “”it is a tradition to eat mezze at every meal.” It’s a wonderful tradition too.

Lebanese food tends to come in many small dishes, rather than the three-course meals that the west often favors. When I say many, I really do mean many. expect an array of small dishes that will keep you occupied for quite a while. But it will be a highly enjoyable time spent, so don’t worry.

If you’ve never tasted a Lebanese wine, this is your chance. They produce a strong wine, but very smmoth wines too. They may not be on the world’s top ten list, but don’t let that fool you; they are excellent and you really should try one.

If you are visiting Las Vegas you really have to try several of the very fine restaurants there. Consider Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant as something different, but also an experience that you will never forget.

The 808 serves Hawaiian and Euro-Pacific cuisine. You probably should make a reservation as the restaurant is popular on most nights. You don’t have to dress up too fancy, but casual to smartly dressed is about right.

The restaurant is not open every evening. It remains closed midweek on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and is open every other evening, 5.30pm to 10.30pm, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, and 5.30pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.

The decor at the 808 is naturally Hawaiian. There is a watery feel to the ceiling, but it is largely an illusional effect. The colors that are used throughout are muted and blend well together to provide a relaxing effect.

Hawaiian fusion is one way to describe the food. It’s predominantly Hawaiian with a mixture of French, Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thailand. It’s difficult to describe any other way, except to say that it is simply heavenly.

The lobster has been described as “out of this world,” but it is definitely in this world and just waiting for you to sample it. I should warn you that the lobster is not cheap, but you will probably never taste lobster quite like it again.

The 808 can and does get busy. Service can be slow after 7pm or so. If you are in a hurry, then you probably shouldn’t be there. Slow down, relax, get a large drink and just bide your time. You’ll get served before long and it will be worth the wait. believe me, it will be!

When it opened, Renoir at the Mirage was just a little bit better than most retuarants in Las Vegas. Today it is one of only three restuarants in Las Vegas that has earned the AAA Five Diamond rating. That is how good the Mirage’s Renoir is considered to be.

Of course, the Remoir at the Mirage has one of the finest chefs in the country overseeing all the food, so what other can you expect but high quality! As http://uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/ so aptly put it:

“Executive Chef Alessandro Stratta was named one of America’s 10 Best Chefs by Food & Wine, and has several serious culinary awards including the 1998 Best Chef in the Southwest by the James Beard Foundation.”

It’s only to be expected in one of the finest Las Vegas restuarants that Renoir at the Mirage would have something connected to Pierr-Auguste Renoir, the famous impressionist painter. They do!. The restuarant is decked out with a number of original art works by this great man. At the Renoir you can enjoy fine food, and fine art too - an inspiration idea indeed.

What, you may wonder, might you be served at the Renior at the Mirage? According to http://www.mytravelguide.com/ you might enjoy some of the following:

“Entrees include roasted squab, Maine lobster and braised short ribs with horseradish potatoes. Salads include asparagus arranged with grapefruit, topped with citrus vinaigrette. If you have room for dessert, there is the apple and caramel tarte with fromage blanc ice cream.”

Las Vegas restaurants are many and varied. Some are good, some are bad, and some are sublime. Renoir at the Mirage is definitely in the sublime category. Go there and see for yourself!

The Alizé At The Top Of The Palms is, as the www.Andrelv.com web sites says:

“…located on the top floor of the Palms Casino Resort. Named after the gentle trade winds that sweep the French Caribbean Islands, Alizé features world-class cuisine, service and wine list with the most dramatic view of the famous Las Vegas Strip.”

André Rochat is the chef and proprietor of this popular, respected and award winning Las Vegas restaurant on the famous Strip. Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named this now famous restuarant as being one of the top quality new restuarants anywhere in the entire world.

The view from the Alizé At The Top Of The Palms is almost worth it alone. Overlooking the Strip from its high vantage point, it’s a pleasure to relax and watch the Las Vegas world go by far below. André opened his famous restuarant on November the 15th of 2001. The world-class food, the excellent service, and the sublime wine list quickly made it a winner all round.

The Alizé At The Top Of The Palms does not have a strict dress code. However, they do expect their diners to be considerate of others. They ask request that gentlemen wear, “resort-evening casual” dress, saying that jackets and ties are not essential, but on the other hand, jeans and a T-shirt is not quite respectful enough. Ladies are expected to wear, “considerate apparel.” They ask that everyone looks respectful, and above all, enjoys themselves at one of the finest of all Las Vegas restuarants.

There are hundreds of fine restaurants in Las Vegas. More than enough to choose from, all with their pros and cons. Among the finest to be found is one that stands on the site of the former and legendary Sands Hotel. It is the Zeffirino Ristorante at the Venetian.

As the Las Vegas Review Journal says, “…step into the romantic, dark woods of Zeffirino and you’re suddenly in Italy. Chef Gian Paulo ‘Zeffirino’ Belloni is serious about his seafood with an Italian flair, from the oyster bar on the ground floor to importing his own tomatoes and olive oil. All breads and pasta are baked on-site, and the pesto is world-famous.”

Some seriously famous people have agreed too. They include, Frank Sinatra, Mikhail Gorbachev, Luciano Pavarotti, Pope John Paul II, and Muhammed Ali. Thousand of ordinary people agree too; the Zeffirino Ristorante at the Venetian is simply outstanding.

You can sit and overlook the Grand Canal. It’s not the one in Venice of course, but it’s the closest thing to it to be found in the USA! Forget the lack of real authenticity - it looks real. And besides, the food is real - real good too. Some have considered the food to be the finest in the world. You’ll have to make up your own mind about whether or not that’s an accurate description. But I feel sure you will be very pleasantly satisfied with what you will find in Zeffirino Ristorante, the pride of the Venetian Hotel and Casino, one of the Las Vegas restaurants that you won’t forget in a hurry.

If you want to know the best places in town to eat you’ll usually get the best information from the local people – if they eat there then you know it’s going to be good food, affordable and not your typical tourist trap.

The Tillerman has been a Las Vegas landmark for over twenty years and this family run restaurant is just five minutes from the Vegas Strip.

Specializing in Steak and Seafood you can be sure to get a great meal here and at the same time be impressed with the elegance and class the restaurant offers.

Daily Chef Miguel Magana brings in the finest selection of seafood for the night’s dinner menu such as blue crab, jumbo shrimp and of course lobster tails along with oysters and calamari.

If seafood isn’t to your liking you may prefer the yellow fin tuna, rainbow trout, or stuff yourself on the Alaskan king crab legs.

Filet mignon, New York strip and rib eye steaks are also on the menu along with pork shops, lamb, chicken and pasta.

The Tillerman in Las Vegas also offers a unique dinning experience with the vaulted cathedral ceiling that has a retractable skylight that is opened when weather permits to give dinners the experience of eating al fresco (outside).

If you would like to dine in one of Las Vegas’ top five most romantic restaurants you may want to check out Embers at the Imperial Palace on Las Vegas Boulevard.

The Chinese/Asian themed restaurant is decorated with rich mahogany tables, red leather and brocade chairs but the food is not strictly Asian. Embers offers a wide range of dishes including steaks, seafood, and continental cuisine.

One of the favorites is the 24 ounce porterhouse steak but also popular are the chateaubriand for two and the filet mignon with Alaskan crab legs. Or, you may want to enjoy the fresh salmon and New York steak

For a special treat you may enjoy the cherries jubilee which is prepared right at your table.

For intimate fine dining at reasonable rates it’s easy to see why Embers is one of the top of the list for dinner in Las Vegas whether its steak, seafood, veal or lamb you’re craving you will want to enjoy a meal at Embers.

If planning to see some of the many sites in Las Vegas you may want to plan on having dinner at this top of the line Las Vegas restaurants, Hugo’s Cellar.

Located in the Four Queens Hotel on Fremont Street the ladies will certainly be impressed - each one is given a rose when she enters the restaurant everyone will be impressed with the class, elegance, and romance offered at Hugo’s Cellar.

Although the dress is casual dressy the food is all the way high class. From the table side salad cart to the Praline which is toasted pecan pieces in the Las Vegas restaurant’s special sauce flambéed at your table you will understand why this is one of the cities most popular places to eat.

A few other favorites at Hugo’s Cellar include:
Hugo’s Hot Rock Specialty
Scampi “Hugo”
Escargot Borguignonne en Croute
Broiled Australian Lobster Tails
Alaskan King Crab-au Buerre
Sea Scallops - Celebration

“Hugo’s” Monk Fish Bon-Femme is sautéed medallions served on a bed of sautéed carrots, leeks and mushrooms with a creamy basil sauce. Also offered are fresh fish such as Salmon, Chilean Sea Bass, Swordfish, and Filet of Red Snapper.

Five years in a row Hugo’s Cellar was chosen as “Best Gourmet Room” in Las Vegas by Review Journal readers. Stop in while in Vegas and you’ll understand why.

Located in the Sahara Hotel & Casino on Las Vegas Blvd. if you’re into atmosphere you should enjoy a great meal at the NASCAR Café.

You won’t find any fancy French cuisine here, good old fashioned American hamburgers and barbecue chicken are the main menu items but this Las Vegas restaurant is known more for its fun and excitement than its food.

Patrons of the restaurant will get a kick out of the names on the menu though such as ‘dipstick fried cheese, Talladega tenders, or how about a drink like Brickyard Lemonade and Caution Flag Margaritas.

From the wide screen TVs with surround sound to the 3 ton stock car that comes up from behind the bar riving its engine each hour this is not a ‘quiet’ place to dine.

A 70 mph roller coaster is also home at the NASCAR Café and if you would like to try your skills as a NASCAR driver you can hop on the Cyber Speedway and virtually become a NASCAR racer.

This is not the place for a peaceful tea totaller. Start your engines and get ready to have some great fun and excitement while satisfying your own need for fuel at this Vegas race themed restaurant.

The Excalibur Hotel Casino in Las Vegas offers more than rooms and casinos. Along with its medieval charm this Vegas landmark also offers its visitors seven different restaurants all in one location.

• Roundtable Buffet – Enjoy your meal in the style of the knights of the roundtable the buffet is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and on Sundays offers a champagne brunch.
• The Steakhouse at Camelot – is a contemporary steakhouse in a Camelot style setting. Serving only dinner the Steakhouse also offers a cigar room and piano lounge.
• Sir Galahad’s Pub & Prime Rib House – specializing in prime rib cut to order right at your table the Pub also serves dinner only.
• Regale Italian Eatery – another dinner only restaurant you will enjoy our Italian dinner while being entertained by string music.
• Sherwood Forest Café – open twenty-four hours a day you can get burgers in the morning or pancakes in the afternoon. The fair here is to please and let you eat what you want when you want.
• Village Food Court – not up to a heavy meal you may want to stop by the Food Court where you’ll find your back home favorites such as Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Starbucks, and several other well known names. Home sick? You may want to stop by here.
• Dick’s Last Resort – good old fashioned messy fun is the order at Dick’s where you will find such dishes as A Case O’ King Crabs and Ride’em Cowboy Rib Eye. Singing, dancing and hilarity are what you’ll get from the staff that will also encourage you to join in.

Roy’s in Las Vegas is a great place to enjoy casual dinning or grab some take-out. Offering a wide range of Hawaiian cuisine Roy’s also offers seafood and steaks.

Located at 620 Flamingo Rd in Las Vegas this is one of several restaurants owned by Master Chief Roy Yamaguchi. Others are found across the continental US, several in Hawaii, Japan and Guam.

Allow his roots started in Japan Yamaguchi’s specialties are a combination of fresh local ingredients, European sauces and Asian spices. The restaurant offers nightly selections, ‘Roy’s Classics’ and daily specials created by local chefs trained by Roy himself, along with the regular menu items.

An example of some of the menu items include:
• Roy’s Canoe Appetizer
• Roy’s Original Hawaiian Blackened Island Ahi
• Wood Grilled Szechuan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs
• Yellow Fin Ahi Poketini
• Wasabi Aioli, Avocado and Tobiko Caviar
• Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish
• Roy’s Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi
• Hibachi Style Grilled Salmon
• Roy’s Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé

Roy Yamaguchi has published three cookbooks, “Hawaii Cooks: Flavors from Roy’s Pacific Rim Kitchen”, “Roy’s Feasts from Hawaii” and “Roy’s Fish and Seafood”.

Just down the road from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and not far from several Las Vegas hotels and casinos dinner at Roy’s is a dinner not soon forgotten.

The Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas features a great variety of live music
performances. With such festive surroundings, you can’t help but have a great
time.

Bands perform Sundays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., and
Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. until midnight.

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is open daily from 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner and
offers two delicious specials: the weekday Bavarian Lunch special, which
includes a 10-oz. Hofbrau Original, for $9.99 (offer valid M-F), and the weekend
Four-Course Feast, which includes your choice of a roasted half-chicken,
Schweinshaxe, Sauerbraten or famous German pancakes PLUS a 10-oz.
Hofbrau Original or a glass of German wine or Champagne, for only $19.99
(offer valid Sat-Sun).

Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Las Vegas come very highly recommended by many of the visitors who also dine regularly at Mimmo Ferraro’s and Mermaid at Silverton. Carrabba’s Italian Grill has a quite well deserved 4.5 or 5 star rating in several reviews, including this one.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is located on Eastern Ave and offers up traditional southern Italian food in a friendly atmosphere that is sure to please even the most finicky Italian eaters, with gluten free items in chicken and beef, anti pasta and salads..

Some of the house specialties include favorites like open fire roasted chicken breast complemented with sun dried tomatoes, steak Marsala or famous Italian pasta dishes like fettuccine Alfredo or shrimp linguine sautéed in succulent garlic sauce. You can get wood fired pizza with fresh pasta from the open space kitchen

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is great for big groups or small, intimate settings for 2. You can make reservations to get your favorite table, or come in last minute and constantly get good service and great food and a very reasonable price.

Alex at Wynn Las Vegas is not your every day French Riviera , even for Las Vegas, and Vegas is known for some really amazing restaurants. The Alex is beautiful from the inside out, with a well disciplined staff that actually takes the time to explain the menu to those of us less versed in the fine art of French food.

Alex at Wynn Las Vegas provides a stunning atmosphere with intricate wood décor in the small bar/waiting area, There is an elegant, crisp setting in their sunken dining room and a peaceful garden patio area which you can access from beautiful French doors.

The menu list are filled with culinary delights including pan roasted Sea Bass, Ahi, Yellowtail Napoleon, Caviar, Shellfish, Pork and many other awesome treats to tempt your pallet. Top it off with a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with a sweet, fruitful bouquet to prepare you for the Sinful Chocolate.

When you are looking for a great, tasteful and eloquent restaurant that won’t empty your wallet, Alex Restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas will be sure to please you.

The Alize’ luxury restaurant is located on top of the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. 55 stories high, this restaurant is glamorous and the French Cuisine is Gourmet. You can sample brandy and cognac 2 centuries old, at prices equivalent to over 1 dollar per year, while looking out over the Red Rock mountains and the Las Vegas Strip.

As part of Andre’ Rochat’s Gastronomy Group, you can also sip some of the specialty drinks made with Andre’s own brand of vodka, or taste the infused difference drinking it neat. With it’s own wine room separating the bar from the restaurant, you can enjoy somewhat large and private parties.

The Alize’ restaurant also features some of Las Vegas’ tastiest specialties, including Smoked Scottish Salmon soaked in Sour Cream & Chive Blinis on Asparagus, Baked Anjou Pear salad with Roquefort Cheese, Muscovy Duck Breast with Baby Artichokes, Pink Radishes and Almonds.

They offer up some great seafood as well, from Ahi Tuna with Sauteed Foie Gras, to endangered Chilean Sea Bass, to Main Lobster.