Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. Tourists enjoy everything from casinos and nightclubs to golf and outdoor activities, according to Visitlasvegas.com. Popular attractions are Madame Tussuad's Wax Museum and the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. The self-proclaimed “entertainment capital of the world” is also home to many critically-acclaimed restaurants, including some that are owned by celebrities.
The Mesa Grill is owned by celebrity chef and television personality Bobby Flay and is located inside Caesar’s Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. Diners who visit Mesa Grill can choose from a selection of dishes with Southwest inspirations served in a contemporary, colorful environment. Appetizer selections include goat cheese fondue served with blue tortilla chips, smoked chicken and black bean quesadilla and grilled asparagus salad. For the main course, try ancho chile honey glazed salmon, New Mexico spice rubbed pork tenderloin or cornmeal-crusted chile relleno. Dessert choices include crushed blueberry lime tart and deep dish banana cream pie. The drink list features whiskey, cognac, brandy and aged tequila as well as dessert wine selections. The Mesa Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner and features a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday.
Mesa Grill
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-7731
mesagrill.com/lasvegas
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse owns many restaurants, including Delmonico Steakhouse located inside the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Delmonico is an American steakhouse with an elegant dining room. Appetizer selections include crispy fried calamari, lobster bisque or table-side Caesar salad. Main course selections include grilled filet mignon medallions, bone-in rib eye steak, roasted rack of Colorado lamb and spicy jumbo shrimp with fettuccine pasta. For dessert, Delmonico offers creme brulee or a slice of homemade pecan pie. The restaurant also features an extensive wine and cocktail menu. Delmonico is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Delmonico Steakhouse
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-414-3737
emerils.com
Beso is an elegant restaurant owned by actress Eva Longoria Parker. The restaurant is located inside Las Vegas’ CityCenter and offers floor-to-ceiling views of the strip. The dishes served at Beso are inspired by Latin flavors and cooking methods and feature a variety of different flavors. Appetizers include tortilla soup, the taquiera tasting platter or fried crab cakes served with an avocado puree. Main course choices include pan-seared chicken with roasted garlic butter, seared tuna with adobo seasoning and chili-rubbed skirt steak. Side dishes are a la carte with choices such as macaroni and cheese with lobster and sauteed green beans. Beso also features an extensive wine and cocktail menu as well as a dessert menu with homemade confections like the s’mores trifle and cinnamon dusted churros. The restaurant is open daily for dinner.
Beso
3720 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-254-2376
besolasvegas.com
