More than 30 million people a year choose Las Vegas as their vacation destination, especially the 4.2-mile stretch known as The Strip. Visitors come from all over the world to enjoy the city's gambling, as well as its world-class accommodations and restaurants. For those who wish to experience a more personalized dining event, many Las Vegas restaurants offer eat-in kitchens, more commonly known as chef's tables.
Located in the Wynn Las Vegas, Alex, lead by executive chef Alessandro Stratto, offers diners French Rivera-inspired cuisine. The two-star Michelin rated restaurant offers a multi-course tasting menu featuring dishes such as crispy Carabinieri prawn and brioche-crusted Spanish mackerel. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available upon request.
Located on the rooftop of THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, Mix features contemporary French cuisine from world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse. While dining at the chef's table, patrons have a full view of the kitchen on one side and spectacular views of Las Vegas from the other side. Highlights from Mix's menu include sautéed striped bass, filet mignon Rossini and roasted lobster au curry.
Executive Chef Emeril Lagasse offers his signature dishes, New Orleans BBQ shrimp and banana cream pie with banana crust, at his self-titled restaurant in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Patrons looking for a casual dining experience will enjoy Emeril's Cajun cuisine in a laid-back setting reminiscent of Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Situated in the luxurious Venetian, Aquaknox boasts a menu featuring fresh seafood flown in from around the world each day. Diners can enjoy chef Tom Moloney's signature tomato-saffron-based soup, consisting of lobster, shrimp, John Dory, clams and mussels, while dining at the chef's table.
Executive chef Josh Crain recommends the New England lobster rolls, classic cheese fondue and BBQ pulled-pork sandwiches at Michael Mina's Nob Hill Tavern restaurant, located at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Nob Hill offers American tavern fare in a business-casual setting.
Table 10, another Las Vegas restaurant from celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, offers patrons casual dining while enjoying world-class dishes. The menu specializes in American classic cuisine, including seared Maine sea scallops, crawfish muffuletta and prime pork tenderloin. A window in the kitchen looks out from the Palazzo onto the Las Vegas Strip.