Special Occasion Restaurants

(This restaurant is PERMANENTLY closed ) Having accomplished being the most honored and awarded restaurant in Las Vegas is no small feat. But such are the accolades given to Andre’s inside the Monte Carlo Resort Hotel—the AAA Four-Diamond home of contemporary French cuisine inspired by renowned Celebrity Chef André Rochat. Old World charm is married with contemporary sophistication in the Andre’s multiple dining and lounge spaces, where lavish fabrics and intricate design details complement a menu that is similarly opulent. Savor the flavorful results of Chef Rochat’s personal touch in the main dining room that showcases the alluring juxtaposition of …

Boasting an energetic vibe and innovative new menu inspired by celebrity chef/owner Michael Mina's travels throughout the Mediterranean, SEABLUE is a stylish seaside-esque oasis inside the MGM Grand. Specialties like tapas and shellfish are served family-style in a lively setting fittingly reminiscent of a Mediterranean marketplace. SEABLUE is known for its own take on tapas and contemporary seafood masterfully prepared over the restaurant's mesquite and apricot wood-burning grill. All dishes are created around the concept of communal dining, for a social experience that stays true to the restaurant’s theme and point of origin.

Unfortunately, the Onda restaurant is recorded closed at this location. Located inside The Mirage, Onda is the second Vegas locale of Todd English, whose is also known for Olives restaurant in Boston and down the Strip at the Bellagio. The menu starts with basic ingredients of the Italian countryside with entrees like garlic encrusted sea bass with spinach and chicken saltimbocca. Add a wide array of California and Italian wines and some sweet temptations at the end of the meal and you have got a favorite among locals and diners looking for authentic Italian cuisine.

An oasis of fine food far from the mirages of the Las Vegas Strip, Rosemary’s Restaurant offers upscale dining amongst a relaxed atmosphere. It’s full service lounge and bar offers small plates, a gourmet nod to tapas. The art-adorned walls, superb service and southern sensibilities invite both the ladies who lunch and those looking for an elegant evening out. Whether dining a la carte or prix-fixe, the food is superb, and the extensive wine list and unique beer pairings complement the meal perfectly. Locals and tourists alike will revel in discovering this gem.

Upon entering the Tillerman on East Flamingo, just west of Eastern, a warm and inviting ambiance welcomes you into the dining room. Large trees reach for the ceiling and the cabin-like setting promises certain dining solace. The dull chatter of happily over-eating guests complement the aromas of the steaks and sautéed mushrooms throughout the room. The rotating tabletop salad bar is the first course of the satisfying meal to come, with its Romaine hearts, and iceberg wedges, sweet grilled veggies, marinated feta and perfect cherry tomatoes.

Chef Mario Batali and winemaker Joe Bastianich have brought straightforward, rustic Italian cuisine to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip with B&B Ristorante. Located in the the Venetian, this authentic Italian restaurant is the first of several successful establishments that this renowned team of restaurateurs have opened in Las Vegas. The food here echoes the soulful cooking of Italian mothers while incorporating a distinct modern flair, and the restaurant’s dark wood beams and Italian marble bar elude casual elegance. Try the Grilled Octopus with ‘Fagioli Marinati’ and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette appetizer to experience a perfectly tender taste of the …

Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino restaurant inside the Venetian Resort and Casino presents the gusto of contemporary Italian cuisine within the bright lights that encapsulate the Las Vegas Strip. Award-winning Executive Chef Luciano Pellegrini designs a palatable seasonal menu that includes enticing pasta dishes and decadent main courses. Satiate your appetite with exhilarating entrees like I Garganelli neri: black homemade pasta with lobster carbonara (bacon, cream, yolks and sea urchin). Or please the carnivore inside you with L’agnello: fork tender lamb ossobuco braised in red wine and serve with porcini infused gnocchi. Praised by Wine Spectator, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine, …

Located inside Bar Masa, Shaboo is an intimate dining area that offers the traditional omakase dining experience that has made Chef Masayoshi Takayama famous the world over. Omakase roughly translates into “it’s up to you,” meaning the chef picks each meal for you. Each table includes four “hot pot” cookers (also known as shabu-shaubu cookers). This allows guests to cook portions of meat and vegetables in pots of boiling water, right at their table. Contrasting sharply with the atmosphere of Bar Masa, Shaboo provides an intimate setting that is sure to make this restaurant as famous as its sister restaurant …

The Encore Resort and Casino houses Switch Steak, a satisfyingly contemporary steakhouse. Chef Rene Lenger has created a masterful menu of steakhouse staples, as well as more innovative takes on classic dishes – his Hudson Valley Foie Gras is pure decadence, and his 10oz American Kobe Steak is something to be longed for even after the meal ends. Indulgent additions to any entrée include the Lobster Tail for a true surf-n-turf experience, and the Black Truffle Creamed Spinach for a new spin on an old steakhouse favorite. Sample Chef Lenger’s culinary delights today and know what it means to be …

“Chocolate by the Bald Man”. A bold and enticing statement if ever there was one. In a world increasingly obsessed with weight and health, two Israeli chocolatiers are boldly bucking trend. Named after its two founders, Max Fichtman and Oded Brenner, Max Brenner. With equal parts rich decadence and fanciful whimsy, this chocolate chain is melting the hearts of both young and old. But it isn’t all sweets and lavish desserts, pop in to try Molly’s White Corn Croquettes, with house seasoned white corn & machego cheese balls dusted in panko bread crumbs & lightly fried. Or perhaps the Sloppy …

While hitting the Las Vegas Strip, there’s no excuse to not go out for steaks. That’s why P.J. Clarke’s New York Chophouse serves up six different cuts—including its hometown’s New York Strip—to satiate guest’s appetites and fulfill their need for beef. Combine that with a classic cocktail and plate of ice cold oysters shucked fresh from the marble topped Raw Bar and your Vegas dining experience is complete. A New York institution, P.J. Clarke’s brings its heritage from the mean streets of New York to the sandy dunes of Las Vegas with its hardwood paneling, a century–old, hand–carved Phoenix Bar, …

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This venue is no longer open.