Presenting at CES is the best way I can think of to start the new year. The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the world’s largest annual trade show for consumer technology and America’s largest annual trade show of any kind. It is great to get away to the Las Vegas warmth and sun from the cold and snow, and I always enjoy seeing old friends and connecting with new ones.
But what I do not enjoy about CES are the lines to get into any restaurant no matter where it is, what type of cuisine it serves, the price of the food, or whose name is associated with it. Plus, the name of the restaurant or the price of the total bill does not tell you anything about the quality of the food. I feel inadequate about my knowledge of restaurants in Las Vegas, so I turned to my Twitter friends for some help. Below is a list of restaurants recommended primarily by Event Professionals, whose opinion I trust more than any when it comes to food and service.
Now I just need to remember to make a reservation to avoid those lines that I don’t like!
AMERICAN
Grand Lux Cafe at Palazzo AND Venetian Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay Fix at Bellagio Stack at Mirage Nobhill Tavern at MGM Yard House at Towne Square Table 10 at Palazzo Olives at Bellagio
ITALIAN
Maggiano’s at Fashion Show Mall Rao’s at Caesar’s Palace Piero’s on corner of Convention Center Drive/Paradise
MEXICAN
Diablo’s Cantina at Monte Carlo Pink Taco at Hard Rock Hotel T&T (Tacos & Tequila) at Luxor
CUBAN
Cuba Cafe on Tropicana Avenue between Spencer & Eastern
CHINESE
Tao at Venetian
SUSHI
Shibuya at MGM RA at Fashion Show Mall Kabuki at Towne Square Social House at Crystals in City Center (reopening June 2010) Little Buddha at the Palms Ah-Sin at Paris
SEAFOOD
Sea Blue at MGM McCormick & Schmicks on corner of Flamingo/Paradise
STEAKHOUSE
Delmonico’s at Venetian SW Steakhouse at Wynn Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio Craftsteak at MGM StripSteak at Mandalay Bay
TAPAS
Firefly on Paradise
BREAKFAST
Bouchon at Venetian Terrace Point Cafe at Wynn
FAST FOOD
In-n-Out Burger at various locations California Pizza Kitchen at Fashion Show Mall AND Mirage AND Towne Square
Many thanks to @GESatCES @CACouncil @LGatCEA @UnbeatableUK @BenSideline @theexpogroup @RentalExhibits @BerryLowman @Mike_McDaniel @BrianButler33 for these suggestions! What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas? Let me know in the comments below!
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Great list Emilie! An “animal style” burger from In & Out is admittedly a guilty pleasure of mine after a long day on the convention floor.
Two of my personal favorites are Kona Grill and Roys; both have great sushi and food with a wonderful mix of American and Eastern flavors.
I will be in Vegas this weekend and look forward to some of your recomendations!
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Thanks for adding Kona Grill and Roys to the list, Eric. Have fun in Las Vegas this weekend and let me know where you end up eating!
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I just found out that Serendipity 3 is at Caesar’s Palace…fantastic food and delicious dessert at the original in NYC, so I expect the same in Las Vegas!
http://www.caesarspalace.com/casinos/caesars-palace/restaurants-dining/serendipity-3-detail.html
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