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Top 10 Places to Eat in Las Vegas

Posted on March 27, 2008

Hungry in Las Vegas? Professional Poker Player and food connoisseur Juan Carlos Alvarado recaps his top ten Las Vegas Restaurants.

10. Noodles at Bellagio

If you're staying at Bellagio and want something a little more fast and casual than Fix or any of many restaurants in the hotel, this is by far the best place to go. I call in and order to go on a regular basis so I can eat some noodles at my house. Try the Pork Buns and the Sesame Chicken.

9. Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay

If you're looking for an insane Burger and a pitcher of beer and you're not afraid to drop some money for a a piece of meat between some bread, this is the place to go. I've only been there twice, if you're feeling insane you can try the Kobe burger with Foie Gras and shaved truffles. I'm all about paying for good food but I don't think I'll be spending $60 on a burger again, it felt like I was slapping a starving kid in the face with a Japanese imported steak. For less than half the price and twice the flavor get the Surf and Turf, it‘s unbelievable.

8. Bonito Michoacan

Off the strip is always nice, when I'm feeling like I need something to remind me of home I always drive 5 minutes away and order the “Queso Fundido” as the appetizer, a Bohemia Beer, and a nice main course. It's not as good as something you'll have in Mexico but it's the closest I've had here in Vegas. It's also great for hangovers, I go there on almost a weekly basis.

7. Spago at Caesar’s Palace

I’m pretty sure it’s mentioned on “Entourage” every other episode. If that won’t convince you to go, Maybe Wolfgang Puck himself can.

6. Naked Fish

If I get a text message from Steve Sung that says “yo are you in Vegas?” I know the very next one will say “Lets go eat at Naked Fish” . Very good sushi, Very good service and a huge plus for being off the strip. Number 6 and 5 can definitely be swapped, both have their up sides.

5. Kaizen Sushi

Great Sushi……open till 4 am daily ……Happy hour from 12-4 am……need I say more?

4. FireFly Tapas Kitchen

I’ve been there once and it’s already one of my favorite places. It got points for being off the strip, being open late, Trendy, hot girls, good Spanish music, and good food……oh and you can get pitchers of Mojito….take a cab, I’m glad I did.

3. Japonais at Mirage

I’m sure by now you can tell I love sushi, this place is great, kind of expensive but order their best bottle of Sake and you won’t care.

2. Craftsteak at MGM

OMG. Expensive as hell, but by far the best steak house I’ve ever been to. It wins the prize for best Lobster Bisque I’ve ever had and for best Kobe beef I’ve ever had. Go with friends, Roulette for the bill and pray to the god that you don’t lose. Thanks Tom ;-) .

1. FIX and Stack…..the combo

I had a tough time deciding what the best restaurant I’ve been to was, so I decided that instead of ranking Stack in sixth and FIX at number one or two I’d just list the two sister restaurants as number 1, because two is always better than one right? FIX is at Bellagio and the other at Mirage, FIX get’s a 10 in in food, atmosphere, class, service and in location. Right next to the poker room makes it a favorite amongst poker players when the day ends in a tournament or when you’re celebrating your final table. Best appetizers on earth, often you won’t have room for a main course. If you’re still hungry for desert you can stuff your face with the sickest doughnuts ever. As for Stack, it looks just like fix, but the menu is a bit different, appetizers are still the best thing they have try the hot rock or the tiny hot dogs, really good stuff. Unfortunately the two times I went there the service was terrible. It takes the prize for smallest tip I’ve ever left in a restaurant, but I‘m sure she enjoyed her dollar. Aside from that, the food is awesome in both restaurants and you’ll definitely love them.

JC Alvarado writes a blog at JCAlvarado.com

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