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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Las Vegas to ring in the New Year.

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American Fish Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at American Fish, Las Vegas, NV CityCenter
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-230-2742
Seafood takes a starring role at Michael Mina's American Fish at Aria. More...

Andre's Monte Carlo French
No Rating
Dining Room at Andre Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-798-7151
The renovated Andre’s offers French cuisine in the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. More...

Bacio by Carla Pellegrino Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Bacio by Carla Pellegrino, Las Vegas, NV Tropicana Las Vegas
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-739-2222, 888-826-8767
Italian restaurant in the revitalized Tropicana, transformed in the hands of chef Carla Pellegrino. More...

Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, Las Vegas, NV Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3305, 888-320-WYNN
Exquisite Italian cuisine offered casino-level indoors as well as al fresco overlooking a tranquil pond. More...

Bernard's Bistro by the Lake California
14/20
MonteLago Village
15 Via Bel Canto
Henderson, NV 89011
702-565-1155
Dine by the shores of Lake Las Vegas at Bernard's Bistro. More...

Bouchon French
14/20
Dining Room at Bouchon, Las Vegas, NV The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-414-6200
Chef Thomas Keller's Napa Valley fare is replicated in this Las Vegas setting. More...

The Capital Grille Steakhouse
14/20
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-932-6631
Steaks and seafood with a dazzling view of the Strip. More...

Central Michel Richard American
14/20
Dining Room at Central Michel Richard, Las Vegas, NV Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-650-5921; 877-427-7243
Chef Michel Richard brings a version of Central to Vegas. More...

Ceres Seafood
14/20
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf
221 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
702-869-7381
The contemporary-elegant Ceres offers a mix of seafood and American cuisine. More...

Charlie Palmer Steak Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Charlie Palmer Steak, Las Vegas, NV Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-5120
Bring your appetite to this elegant eatery, where the cuisine is served in hearty portions. More...

The Country Club American
14/20
Dining Room at The Country Club, Las Vegas, NV Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3315, 888-320-WYNN
Imaginative cuisine served in a comfortable atmosphere overlooking the beautiful Wynn golf course. More...

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Steakhouse
14/20
3925 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-796-0063
A fine-dining experience with classic steakhouse fare in an elegant setting. More...

Diablo’s Cantina Mexican
13/20
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-730-7979
Diablo’s Cantina presents a dining experience that includes good food and drinks overlooking the Strip. More...

d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar Italian
14/20
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-730-7966
An inviting blend of traditional and modern Italian cooking complemented by an expansive wine menu. More...

ENVY the Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at ENVY the Steakhouse , Las Vegas, NV Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
3400 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-784-5716
A steakhouse and wine-savvy establishment in the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. More...

Fellini's at the Stratosphere Italian
12/20
Stratosphere Tower Hotel & Casino
2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-383-4859
Dine on classic Italian fare amidst evocations of that nation's popular tourist sites. More...

Fix American
15/20
Dining Room at Fix, Las Vegas, NV Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-8400
Together with Sasson's nightclubs, his restaurant Fix has added “hip” to Bellagio's description. More...

The Grotto Italian
14/20
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
129 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-386-8341
The Grotto features not only attractively presented and creative cuisine, but also a beautiful view of the resort’s palm tree-lined pool area. More...

Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Hank Green Valley Ranch Casino
2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89052
702-617-7515
A steakhouse worthy of its namesake. More...

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Seafood
14/20
Forum Shops at Caesars
Caesars Palace
3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-792-9222
Seafood and other cuisine reminiscent of the legendary Miami institution. More...

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon French
16/20
Dining Room at L MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-7358
Peak inside Joël Robuchon's culinary vision while perched at the granite bar as a bevy of disciples concoct dish after impeccable dish. More...

Le Cirque French
16/20
Dining Room at Le Cirque, Las Vegas, NV Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-8100
Sophisticated, contemporary cuisine with views of Lake Bellagio and its water-and-light show. More...

Little Buddha Asian
14/20
Palms Casino Resort
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-942-7778
Asian-French cuisine served in a romantic setting to hip aficionados. More...

Mesa Grill Southwestern
15/20
Dining Room at Mesa Grill, Las Vegas, NV Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-650-5965
Bobby Flay's high-profile personality is a good fit for a town like Las Vegas, and he makes it the site of his first restaurant beyond the Big Apple. More...

Michael Mina Bellagio Seafood
16/20
Dining Room at Michael Mina Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-8199
A walk through Bellagio's dazzling botanical gardens to Michael Mina's entrance sets the mood for an exquisite dining experience. More...

Mix IN LAS VEGAS French
15/20
Dining Room at Mix IN LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas, NV THEHotel at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-9500
Alain Ducasse combines classics from his Paris and Monte Carlo menus with Las Vegas flash. More...

N9ne Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at N9ne Steakhouse, Las Vegas, NV Palms Casino Resort
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-933-9900
N9ne knows how to ensure that its guests have a good time. More...

Okada Japanese
14/20
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3320
Classic Japanese seasonal fare from chef Devin Hashimoto. More...

Osteria del Circo Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Osteria del Circo, Las Vegas, NV Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-8150
Lakeside at Bellagio next to its sibling Le Cirque, the more casual Circo offers a varied menu of Tuscan specialties. More...

Panevino Ristorante & Gourmet Deli Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Panevino Ristorante & Gourmet Deli, Las Vegas, NV Marnell Corporate Center
246 Via Antonio Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-222-2400
A bit of suburbia with an extraordinary view of the sparkling Strip. More...

Phil's Italian Steak House Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Phil Treasure Island
3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
866-286-3809
Prime cuts of meat and Italian favorites at this TI steakhouse. More...

Pinot Brasserie French
15/20
Dining Room at Pinot Brasserie, Las Vegas, NV The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-414-8888
Steak tartare and poached Maine lobster are favorites, especially when dining on Pinot Brasserie's delightful patio. More...

P.J. Clarke's American
13/20
Dining Room at P.J. Clarke Forum Shops at Caesars
Caesars Palace
3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-434-7900
P.J. Clarke's has opened a location at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. More...

Postrio Bar & Grill California
15/20
Dining Room at Postrio Bar & Grill, Las Vegas, NV Grand Canal Shoppes
The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-796-1110
Wolfgang Puck restaurants strive for perfection to satisfy every taste. More...

Prime Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Prime, Las Vegas, NV Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-7223
Though lacking in the ambitious creativity of his other restaurants, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Prime brings topnotch steaks and imaginative sides to Las Vegas. More...

The Range Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Harrah's Laughlin Casino & Hotel
2900 S. Casino Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
702-298-6832
This classic, classy steakhouse offers traditional seafood dishes and steaks. More...

Rao's Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Rao Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-7267
Legendary New York City-based restaurant in Caesars Palace serving its acclaimed family specialties handed down by several generations. More...

Restaurant Guy Savoy French
18/20
Dining Room at Restaurant Guy Savoy, Las Vegas, NV Augustus Tower
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-SAVOY (7286)
Guy Savoy's Las Vegas temple of gastronomy opens your eyes and mind. More...

Ri Ra Irish Pub Irish
13/20
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-7777, 877-632-7800
Authentic Irish pub Rí Rá resides inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. More...

RM Seafood Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at RM Seafood, Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Place
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3930 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-9300
Rick Moonen's aquatic-chic restaurant is an elegant seafood lovers' Mecca. More...

Sage Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Sage, Las Vegas, NV CityCenter
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-230-2742
Chef Shawn McClain creates cuisine focused on artisanal meats and sustainable seafood. More...

Scarpetta Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Scarpetta, Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-893-2001
A Las Vegas location of Scott Conant's modern Italian restaurant. More...

Seablue Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Seablue, Las Vegas, NV Studio Walk
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-3486
Creative seafood dishes and steaks, too, offered in a dramatic setting. More...

Sensi Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Sensi, Las Vegas, NV Bellagio Spa Tower
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-693-8800
Sensi presents an international dining drama where the kitchen is the stage. More...

Shibuya Japanese
15/20
Dining Room at Shibuya, Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-3001
Sophisticated Japanese cuisine is presented in a dynamic setting on MGM Grand's restaurant row. More...

Sirio Ristorante Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Sirio Ristorante, Las Vegas, NV CityCenter
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-230-2742
Traditional Italian cuisine and cocktails on The Strip. More...

STACK American
14/20
Dining Room at STACK, Las Vegas, NV The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-792-7800
A casual, hip restaurant and bar at The Mirage. More...

STK Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at STK, Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-893-2001
A modern and vibrant steakhouse with a loungy ambience. More...

Stratta Italian
No Rating
Dining Room at Stratta, Las Vegas, NV Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-2040, 888-320-WYNN
Italian specialties served in a very stylish and cheerful ambience. More...

StripSteak Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at StripSteak, Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-7414
A vibrant hot spot for wining and dining, Michael Mina’s first steakhouse is a classy eatery in Mandalay Bay’s upscale restaurant row. More...

Sushi Roku Sushi
14/20
Dining Room at Sushi Roku, Las Vegas, NV Forum Shops at Caesars
Caesars Palace
3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-733-7373
Japanese food takes a trendy turn at this hip restaurant with a Strip view. More...

SUSHISAMBA strip Brazilian
14/20
Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA strip, Las Vegas, NV The Shoppes at The Palazzo
The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-607-0700
A festive ambience and fusion of Asian and South American flavors. More...

SW Steakhouse Steakhouse
16/20
Dining Room at SW Steakhouse, Las Vegas, NV Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3325, 888-320-WYNN
An elegant steakhouse with innovative cuisine as well as choices for traditionalists. More...

Table 34 American
14/20
600 E. Warm Springs Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-263-0034
Elegant---and casual---décor for Wes Kendrick's imaginative cuisine. More...

Todd's Unique Dining Steakhouse
14/20
4350 E. Sunset Rd.
Henderson, NV 89014
702-259-8633
Todd's Unique Dining offers winning dishes like seared rare ahi tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes and rack of Colorado lamb with pomegranate and black pepper. More...

Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar American
13/20
Town Square
6635 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-948-8006
Island-inspired cuisine in a laid-back setting. More...

Twist by Pierre Gagnaire French
16/20
Dining Room at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Las Vegas, NV CityCenter
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
3752 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89158
702-590-8888
Sitting atop CityCenter’s Mandarin Oriental hotel, this jewel box serves the celebrated French fusion fare of its namesake master chef. More...

Vintner Grill American
14/20
Dining Room at Vintner Grill, Las Vegas, NV Hughes Plaza West
10100 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-214-5590
A high-class bistro offering appealing culinary creations and an expansive wine list. More...

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