The best restaurants Las Vegas

Timetable

As is often the case in the U.S., the first services take place around 5 p.m. and last well into the evening. However, while restaurants, particularly those in casinos, close between 11pm and midnight, kitchens may close around 10pm. Room service in hotel-casinos is generally available 24 hours a day.

Breakfast is generally served from 6:30 or 7am to 10am. Popular brunches start between 10 and 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m.

For lunches, the hours are quite extensive: count on 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beware, since the Covid crisis, many establishments have reduced their opening hours.

Reservations are highly recommended, especially in the famous casino restaurants. Reservations can be made by telephone or, more simply, on the Internet.

Budget & Tips

The establishments located on the Strip and in the casinos are renowned for their high prices, with bills that can quickly reach $50 per person, excluding taxes and tips. Beware of surprises! Most establishments also offer Food Courts featuring some of the big names. Prices are more modest, but the quality is not always up to scratch. If you want to eat more cheaply, you'll have to move away from the Strip and take advantage of restaurants frequented by locals. As an international city par excellence, you can pay your bill using any means of payment. Please note: some foreign credit cards may not be accepted in certain establishments. This is quite exceptional, but it can happen.

What costs extra

Taxes, services... it's the subject that always gets the French talking when they come to the United States.

Gratuities are used throughout the country. In restaurants, it represents between 15 and 22% of the bill. If you're satisfied, you can leave between 18 and 20%. This service gratuity is calculated on the total amount (including state tax). For fast-food restaurants or takeaways, we recommend leaving $1 or $2 in cash.

If you're a group of 6 or more, the establishment will de facto apply a 20% service charge.

Taxes vary by city and state. In the case of Nevada, the tax is set at 8.375% and does not appear on menu prices. The tax will appear when you pay the bill.

If you pay by credit card, you'll need to make the calculation and enter the amount of the tip in the appropriate box on the bill. This must be done before the waiter takes your card and deducts the amount from the restaurant's terminal. Depending on your credit card, you may be asked to give your code. In this case, the waiter will come back to you and you may have to follow him to enter your code on the payment terminal.

Some establishments may apply the service directly to the bill without telling you, of course. It's not common, but it can happen. It would be a shame to add another tip!

The local way

Since Las Vegas is such a cosmopolitan city, it's hard to talk about local specialities. As a result, you'll find specialties from all over the world.

As soon as you're seated, they'll bring you a tall glass of water with lots of ice. It's a habit in the U.S

Unlike in France, Americans tend to overcook meats, not least to avoid food poisoning. Here are a few tips when ordering steak in English, depending on the desired doneness. Rare: blue (you're likely to be stared at with wide eyes); medium rare: rare; medium: medium-rare; medium well: well done.

Meat cuts include sirloin , ribeye , hanger steak , porterhouse steak, flank steak, short ribs, brisket, ribs , breast and chicken wings.

Because of theMexican influence in this part of the country, chillies are omnipresent. In most cases, a small logo will indicate whether the dish is moderately or very spicy.

Eggs are a must for breakfast or brunch. They can besunny side up,scrambled,poached,hard boiled orsoft boiled.

Menu names can sometimes be confusing. Anappetizer is called an "appetizer", a main course is called an"entrée" and the side dish is called a"side".

Kids

If you have young children, almost all of our establishments are equipped to cater for them (baby chairs, for example). You'll also find a menu for children up to the age of 12. After that age, you'll need to order from the à la carte menu.

No alcohol is allowed under 21. ID will be systematically requested to verify age.

Smokers

As elsewhere in the U.S., smoking is prohibited in all establishments, with the exception of casino gaming areas. If you wish to smoke, you'll have to go outside, or to a smoking area such as the casino gaming rooms if the restaurant is located in one of the city's many hotel-casinos.