James Trees may not be a celebrity chef to tourists, but to Las Vegans he’s famous for redefining the Downtown food scene, and now he takes on the Las Vegas Boulevard with High Steaks at Rio. There are probably as many steakhouses as there are neon signs in Vegas, but what sets High Steaks apart from the rest is its wild game offering. Look under the section ‘The Hunt’ on the menu and you’ll find Wild Boar Porchetta, Elk Backstrap and Bison Filet. “Once you have it, you’ll never go back to beef,” says Trees. One of the most impressive dishes under ‘The Hunt’ is the “Lion”, a whole lion’s mane mushroom from Desert Moon Farms Las Vegas, which is cooked and flavoured with the same care as a meat dish. You’ll be fooled into thinking you’re tucking into a steak. When you’ve got your fill on some of the finest cooked steak on the Strip, head outside. High Steaks sits perched 50 floors above the city and has a sprawling outdoor balcony you can soak in the view from. highsteaks.vegas

Jeremy Ford is a chef turned celebrity. In 2016, Ford was crowned the winner of Season 13 of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’. His success snowballed from there. Ford went on to open his first restaurant, Stubborn Seed in Miami, which has now earned him a Michelin star four years in a row, from 2022 to 2025. Now, he’s expanding. His second ever Stubborn Seed location opened right here, in Las Vegas, just shy of a year ago and has been one of the hottest restaurants since. The menu evolves based on the season. Ford only works with a tasting menu so that he can showcase the freshest ingredients. The food is innovative and interesting to look at, but most importantly each mouthful is rich in flavour and unlike anything else on offer in Vegas. stubbornseed.com

You deserve all the bragging rights if you can score yourself a reservation here. Carbone was originally founded in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village in 2013, where it is still located and still pays homage to the Italian restaurants of mid-20th-century New York City. Today, you can find outposts around the world – Hong Kong, London, Doha – but the only West Coast Carbone offshoots are located right here in Vegas – one at Aria and the newest at Bellagio, which opened November last year. The space it fills sits directly on the water, overlooking Bellagio’s iconic fountains. “The space tells you what it wants to be. For us, it immediately suggested the coast: elegance, light, movement, and ceremony,” says Mario Carbone, Chef and Co-Founder of Major Food Group. “That led naturally to Carbone Riviera. Not a replica of Carbone, but a new chapter. Same DNA, viewed through a Mediterranean lens.” The menu leans heavily on the freshest seafood flown in from around the world, but some classics still remain. The question on everyone’s lips: does the spicy rigatoni vodka live up to the hype? It really does. Before the restaurant opened Mario Carbone was in the kitchen training the chefs himself on how to nail the restaurant’s most iconic dish. “The recipe never changes,” says Carbone. “But more importantly the process never changes: the same ingredients, the same ratios, the same cooking sequence, and constant tasting. bellagio.mgmresorts.com

While celebrity restaurants in Vegas are a dime a dozen and we’d usually suggest steering clear of them, The Bedford by Martha Stewart is an exemption. Located within Paris Las Vegas, this is Stewart’s first restaurant and it’s like stepping into her very own 1925 country farmhouse in Bedford, New York. As the interiors take cues from Stewart’s home, so does the menu. Dishes include Stewart’s beloved family recipes such as Big Martha’s Pierogies and Lemon Risotto with Sea Scallops. It’s just like what we’d imagine a private dinner party at Martha’s would be like, all class. caesars.com/paris-las-vegas

Thomas Keller is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star Michelin ratings and Bouchon is his take on a French bistro. Upon walking in, guests are instantly transported to France. Antique light fixtures are paired with high ceilings, a decadent pewter bar and tables clothed in white. Servers are dressed sharp, with waist coats and bow ties. Oysters are freshly shucked at the oyster bar. The restaurant opens up onto a beautifully manicured garden patio so tables are drenched in natural light, something not many restaurants in Vegas boast. Keller doesn’t over complicate the menu. Classics – from steak frites to foie gras – are not over complicated, and simply cooked well here. Bon appétit! venetianlasvegas.com

If it is a hushed spot and a good drink you seek, look no further than The Vault at Bellagio. This hidden cocktail is tucked away for a reason, it’s only for those in the know. At this secret bar mixology reigns supreme. What makes The Vault special is not just that it’s discovered through whispers, but because of the talent it draws in and the rare spirits it features on its menu. Some of the best mixologists from around the world make guest appearances here to showcase their own take on cocktails using the limited edition spirits available, some that date back to the 1950s. bellagio.mgmresorts.com

A restaurant dedicated to brunch? Every Australian’s dream. Located within Fontainebleau, La Fontaine is an opulent restaurant with a French-inspired menu that goes beyond your standard avo on toast. You can have poached lobster or truffled hollandaise on your eggs Benedict. There’s even steak and eggs and escargot on the menu. In true Vegas fashion, you can complement your brunch with an endless Champagne pairing. fontainebleaulasvegas.com

Breakfast in Vegas is not like breakfast anywhere else in the world. It’s big and it’s bold, and usually paired with the hair of the dog. No one embraces the Vegas-way more than ex-Bravo-houswife, Lisa Vanderpump. Fans of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will know Vanderpump doesn’t shy away from excess and it shows in her venues. Walking into Pinky’s by Vanderpump is like walking into Vanderpump’s Beverly Hills Mansion. It’s dripping with crystal chandeliers, gold furnishings, and pink, lots of pink. The menu is no different. It oozes Vanderpump’s devilish wit with cocktail names like Flip The Bird, Half Cocked and Lisa’s Bloody Hell. And while it may seem a little gimmicky, for all the show there is substance. The food lives up to the Vanderpump standard, especially the Mini lobster rolls. caesars.com

When in Vegas, there are so few spaces that welcome natural light and the outdoors that when you find one it really does feel like a breath of fresh air. Cue: Tableau. Set within a sunlit rotunda overlooking the hotel’s pool and manicured gardens, you can soak in the sun no matter the season. The menu offers the perfect poolside dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients. Think Lox & Bagel, Spice rubbed chicken sandwiches, Baby gem salads and, of course, if you’re after something heartier no Las Vegas menu is complete without a burger, except Wynn’s includes its exclusive American Waygu. Heads up, Tableau is currently undergoing a refresh, but will be back with a few tweaks in April. wynnlasvegas.com