Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Las Vegas

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Las Vegas

4.9

4.9 (227)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fashion Show Mall

About the restaurant

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE NM CAFE® LAS VEGAS. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let The NM CAFE® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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MemC

Dined on Jul 6, 2024

Celebrated a friend's birthday and they made her feel special, with confetti on the table and little Happy Birthday hat! Their espresso martini is amazing! Their food is always delicious and service is superior! Love coming here for a great lunch with girlfriends.

Nacho Daddy - Henderson

4.8

4.8 (143)

$30 and under

Mexican

M Resort

About the restaurant

Las Vegas born and raised since 2010, Nacho Daddy is a locally owned modern Mexican restaurant setting the industry standard for fighting children’s hunger in the community. Don’t let our name fool you, we don’t serve nachos…we serve the MOST INSANE GOURMET NACHOS smothered in queso and salsa made fresh daily, and we guarantee you’ll never find a dry chip! Nachos nach’yo thing? No worries – we have something for everyone, including all day breakfast, Mexican-American collisions, and a full vegan menu all of which can be paired with our fresh, housemade specialty drinks. Make sure to try our Best of Las Vegas “Daddy’s Margarita”, or if you’re feeling brave we dare you to #getstung with our famous Scorpion Shot as seen on Tanked and the Food Network.

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Sandravip

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Service was very good. Diverse menu, lots of wonderful Mexican options. Large portions. Look forward to returning.

LPM - The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

4.8

4.8 (17)

$50 and over

Seafood

The Strip

About the restaurant

Embark on a unique vibrant Mediterranean journey with LPM Restaurant & Bar, a playful and shareable experience that transcends borders, bringing the essence of the French Riviera to Las Vegas. Inspired by the colorful tapestry of the Mediterranean, experience a culinary adventure that celebrates the simple yet vibrant flavors of the region, where fresh ingredients take center stage.

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lawrencevip

Dined 4 days ago

Great place with excellent food and upscale atmosphere

Morimoto - MGM Grand Las Vegas

4.7

4.7 (1253)

$50 and over

Japanese

The Strip

About the restaurant

The contemporary Japanese design of Morimoto Las Vegas combines delicate Japanese beauty and elegance, with exotic photographs by Yasumichi Morita, to create a stunning restaurant with a signature Morimoto touch. From the moment guests arrive, they will begin to experience Las Vegas in a new way; The Morimoto way.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Service and food was excellent, best restaurant we have been to. Highly recommended

Jing Restaurant - Las Vegas

4.7

4.7 (1926)

$30 and under

Steak

Summerlin

About the restaurant

Downtown Summerlin’s Newest Global Fusion, Seafood & Steakhouse
For over a decade JING has been one of the most recognized and highest rated restaurants in Denver and Aspen.

Winner of numerous awards, JING’s menu features Global Asian Cuisine, with a focus on prime steaks, sushi, and seafood, using products from locally sourced and organic farms. The ultra-chic setting includes dynamic design details and impressive fire and water features creating a perfect chi for the best dining experience.

We offer Happy Hour 7 days week 4pm-6pm. This is a full restaurant happy hour where you can enjoy in our Dining Room, Lounge, Bar or Patio!

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ChristieZvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Favorite local go to for delicious food and great service and ambiance.

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Bardot Brasserie by Michael Mina – ARIA

4.6

4.6 (2412)

$50 and over

French American

The Strip

About the restaurant

Prepare to be reintroduced to classic French cuisine with a twist only Chef Michael Mina could bring. The menu features iconic French comfort food and an array of both New World and Old World Wines.

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Hilda

Dined 6 days ago

Fun vibe. Cool bartenders, busy but not too crowded, which we love. Service was amazing. People are what make the experience

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Henderson

4.6

4.6 (181)

$30 and under

American

Henderson

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Melanievip

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

BJ's is the best place to go if you can't agree on the the type of food you want. The menu is so varied that it is easy to find something good to eat. We highly recommend the gluten-free pizza!

I Love Sugar - Candy Martini Bar

4.6

4.6 (536)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

The Strip

About the restaurant

I Love Sugar Candy Martini Bar

Much more than a candy store. I LOVE SUGAR is the world’s most incrEDIBLE candy experience.

Founded in 2012 with a vision to innovate the candy store industry.

Pushing the boundaries with state of the art design and extreme attention to detail is what we believe makes shoppers often refer to I LOVE SUGAR as "the Apple store of candy".

The ability to execute dream-like creativity has led the brand to an intellectual property library that consists of over 20 design patents and trademarks.

Combine that with every type of candy imaginable, mix it with love and an iconic brand, I LOVE SUGAR was born.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Everyone enjoyed their drinks and it was very tasty

Casa Playa

4.6

4.6 (291)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore

About the restaurant

Casa Playa brings coastal Mexican cuisine, agave spirits and colorful nights to the Las Vegas Strip. Located adjacent to Encore Beach Club, the restaurant is the ultimate destination for vibey social dining in a chic, vibrant setting. Chef Sarah Thompson’s menu draws inspiration from recipes that express Mexico’s rich culinary heritage, using seasonal ingredients that are thoughtfully and sustainably sourced. The menu invites you to taste “a little of this and that” or order “para la mesa.” Authentic dishes with distinctive flavors, luscious cocktails and a curated mezcal and tequila collection will have you feeling feet-in-the-sand at the Mexican seaside.

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Magdalena

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful restaurant and quiet ambiance. Chicken tinga was amazing but huge portions! We could have shared the 4 enchiladas. Same for the salad. Loved the churros!

Rockhouse

4.4

4.4 (300)

$30 and under

American

The Venetian and Palazzo

About the restaurant

Rockhouse blends the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas with a touch of rock-n-roll edge to create an atmosphere unlike any other. Known for endless entertainment, Rockhouse is the most fun you’ll have on the strip, morning or night. On Wednesdays, Thursday and Friday nights you can sing your heart out during Karaoke. If it’s sports you want then you’ve come to the right place. Sit back and relax while you take in the game on any of the 80 HDTV’s throughout the venue. If Whiskey & Tequila are your thing, then we will wow you with our amazing selection and preselected flights.
Our wait staff is here to satisfy. With three full service bars, specializing in frozen daiquiris, creative cocktails and craft beer, there is no excuse not to have fun. And if you are in the mood for a bite to eat, Rockhouse offers an amazing menu of American fare including wings, salads, desserts and the best burger in Las Vegas.

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Vicki

Dined 6 days ago

Was great food. Service was as expected. Would go again

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