re: Las Vegas -Rest. Suggestions

The Sushi restraunt at Paris isn't bad. Jimmy Buffet's Magaritaville (also close to Paris) is a cool place to eat, especially if a band is playing. Priced well, but not a five star restraunt... obviously.

Second (or third) that Lotus of Siam - try the "Nam Kao Tod" app - ground "sour sausage" stir fried with all kinds of good stuff, a truly unique flavor, but you'll like it. Had the fried whole catfish last time; was great but a whole lot of food.

Re: buffets; Paris is very good as is the Spice Market buffet next door at Planet Ho (formerly Alladin). For a drive out (10 miles west), go out and visit Red Rock. A beautiful property (owned by "locals" casino giant Station Casinos)with a good buffet and a good Mex ("Cabo") and multiple other places that I haven't tried.

Re: burger places - for a fast food option not available around here, try "In n Out" - many locations in LV. Very good for fast food.

Enjoy and viva!

looking for a nice place to dine...slightly fancy is good. I took note of the places listed here already.

I lived in Vegas for a bit and did a lot of business dinners around town. Being from New Orleans, food is my hobby.

Exceptional favorites with exceptional service...

Steakhouse: BOA in the Forum Shops. Reasonable Vegas steakhouse prices and excellent food and service.

Italian: Rao's (sister restaurant to the famous Rao's in New York). Lemon Chicken is world famous. I love their veal. Service is amazing and portions are made for family style/splitting.

A Bit Adventurous - you won't be disappointed:

Sensi (Bellagio) - Lobster Fried Rice is an entree. It is probably the best entree that I have ever had outside of New Orleans. Great setting - Asian, Italian, American

Aquanox (Venetian)- Great Seafood Restaurant. This is not Louisiana Seafood. Check out the menu first to see if it would suit you. It is not for everyone.

Japonais (Mirage)- Best Sushi restaurant in Vegas. Awesome setting. The fish is exceptional quality.

Old School Vegas (Downtown):

Both of these options are more reasonable prices and just a quick cab to downtown:

Hugo's Cellar (Four Queens): Very Romantic. The ladies get a rose presented to them at the table. Great experience as they bring a "salad cart" and you pick your items and they make your salad for you table side. The Steak and Lobster dinner is very reasonably priced.

Vic and Anthony's (Golden Nugget): Steakhouse with great service and atmosphere (awesome old school vegas pictures and dining with old school vegas people at the Nugget). Food quality/menu is the same as Ruth's Chris.

***If you go Downtown - stop in the Golden Gate Cssino and get a $.99 Shrimp Cocktail (or five)***

Other Solid Choices: Delmonico, Tao, Mon Ami Gabi, Wynn's Buffet(Sign-Up for a player card and it's practically free - google or I can explain how/strategy if interested).

Great "Dive" - Hard Rock Casino's Mr.Lucky's. Open 24 Hours. Great Menu and delicious "casino cafe" food. Just trust me on this one - Ask for "The Gambler's Special" (not on the menu). Salad, Steak, Shrimp, Mash Potatoes for $7.77 - Best deal in Vegas.

Very overrated (my opinion): Emeril's Table 10 and B & B Ristorante

Side note: My favorite Vegas restaurant (food and value) was Commander's Palace. It was probably my New Orleans' bias, but I was very sad to see it leave town.

At the Wynn:

Alex
Bartolotta di Mare

Fleur-de-Lys in the Mandalay Bay

Guy Savoy at Caesar's.

Buffet at the Bellagio

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any good thai or indian places?

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Lotus of Siam for Thai

Go to Bouchon, you won't be disappointed.

Get the Joel Rubochon pris fixe menu at his place in the MGM.

I 2nd Bouchon.

Go have a burger at Burger Bar for lunch.

Lotus of Siam, the best Thai restaurant you will find anywhere. LINK
You can thank me when you get back.

We ate a dusk dinner at "The Top of the World" at the Stratosphere. Food was excellent. My wife likes to have vinegar to dip crabs/lobster in. The staff did not have any vinegar on hand so they sent someone to a nearby store before they brought out our main meal. The view was awesome, restaurant is slowly moving clockwise over the strip.