Celebrity Chef Restaurants You Can't Miss In Las Vegas

Vegas is for everyone. The bachelorette parties, the newlyweds, the World of Concrete symposiasts, the AVN Award nominees, the Motor Trend show attendees, the players, the dealers, the locals, the jet-setters, the entertainers, the swim clubbers, what's-their-name from last night, and everyone in between. But don't forget to put your mouth where your bets are. Even better, get treated to a culinary thrill ride from a megawatt superstar.

High stakes or penny slots, everyone's gotta eat. It's up to you whether you want to settle for the dullsville comped buffet, or go for something truly sensational. From Caesars Palace to the Bellagio, the MGM Grand to the Venetian, in this town you'll find A-list sustenance for every appetite, whether you like your Tom Colicchio steaks moo-ing, or your Giada spah-GIT-tee topped with all the fresh-grated parm they can find.

"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," including the calories unconsciously gulped down without chewing because the molten lava cake with salted caramel sauce is so good. When hitting the Strip, it's all about living it up and throwing down. Here's how to do it.

Arby's isn't the only one that has the meats, although James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés and his smokin' hot steakhouse at The Sahara, Bazaar Meat by José Andrés might be a tad more upscale. Leave your flip-flops by the pool, because the vibe is casual elegance and your presence is warmly requested. As far as the offerings available for the evening, the chef is quoted in the menu as saying, "I will eat whatever makes me feel like a lion."

In a luxurious departure from a typical bush meal, this wildcat begins with Applewood Smoked Oysters, definitely something with truffles, and a Caviar Cone. From there, he hits up the meat bar for a tempting array of tartares, carpaccios, and embutidos. Then, he makes a break for the fire pit. Growls and snarls welcomed and expected. Go beast mode on suckling pig, certified Wagyu sirloin, rack of Merino lamb, Jamón Ibérico, or Japanese Kobe. Vegetarians, stay strong; perhaps the rainbow carrots? Whatever your tastes may be, it's a delight designed to be shared.

Don't forget the Zarabanda, a saison-style craft beer by Deschutes, brewed exclusively for Andrés. It's a perfectly spiced accompaniment for anything on the menu. Alternatively, take your pick of the roughly 500 global varieties of wine, or a stunning top shelf cocktail. When you've finished devouring your prey, check out a few more beefcakes at nearby Magic Mike Live. C'mon, tiger, you know you want to.

Ever since Nobu first opened in New York City back in 1994, everyone — from Leonardo DiCaprio and his current girlfriend, to Aunt Gertrude celebrating her 75th with her bridge club gals — has been celebrating the talents of globally acclaimed sushi master, Chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa. Of course, at the Caesars Palace outpost, it's go big or go home — and who wants to go home?

This is the only Nobu to offer the Teppanyaki dining experience, where you're served one exquisite piece of sushi at a time, while watching the chef work culinary magic right before your eyes. Despite a scene-y crowd, the space feels warm and intimate. Condé Nast Traveler described it "like it was designed by a Zen master with a sense of humor. All warm woods and natural materials, the dining room is lined with curved bamboo columns, so it feels like you're sitting inside a traditional ikebana basket." 

Favorites include the yellowtail with jalapeño, as well as the black cod with miso. Also, basically every other type of sushi, nigiri, and sashimi you can imagine. Japanese bluefin tuna? No problem. Caviar tacos with a flutter of edible gold leaf? Done. Whitefish Tiridito? Your wish is their command. Just don't walk away without tasting the dessert Bento Box filled with flourless chocolate cake and the ceremonial matcha green tea ice cream of your dreams.

When it comes to chowing down in Vegas, you gotta do wagyu gotta do. Dining at Tom Colicchio's Heritage Steak at the Mirage, you can do it right; from the American Wagyu 48 oz. Tomahawk, to the shrimp, lobster, oyster, and salmon-packed Shellfish Tower.

As Gastronomy Blog writer Cathy Chaplin said of the concept, "I admire that Chef Colicchio only sources antibiotic-free animals raised by purveyors committed to time-honored farming practices and heritage breeds." Cooked over a white oak fire, the entire menu tastes as good as it looks. You can even add a lobster tail to anything you order. 

Grab a table toward the back of the restaurant if you want to hear less of the Wheel of Fortune slots. Bet everything on the New York Strip, Bone-In Ribeye, and Dry-Aged Porterhouse, and consider adding truffles or lobster to the Bacon Mac & Cheese. Other winners include the Steak Tartare and the Shrimp Cocktail with Old Bay seasoning for the east coasters. Prefer something a little lighter? Snag the scallops with yuzu, apple puree, and prosciutto, or the creamed spinach and sautéed mushrooms.

Arguably the most lovable of the competitors on the Iron Chef series, Chef Masaharu Morimoto is as imaginative and inspirational as he is talented, advising, "No rules. Don't be afraid to do whatever you want. Cooking doesn't have to have rules. I don't like it that way." His philosophy certainly extends to his MGM Grand outpost, Morimoto, where contemporary Japanese high-kicks flair and pageantry like a showgirl who just got her nails done on opening night.

Of course, you have to try the fish. One Yelper noted, "This was the best sushi meal of my life to date... The only thing we didn't like about it was the chopsticks (matter of preference) so seriously you have to come here." 

Gayot recommends starting your evening at the sushi bar, although another solid option is the Teppanyaki table. Not a fan of fish? You won't go hungry with the Japanese A5 Wagyu or a Tomahawk steak to share, served with an onion and garlic gravy, béarnaise, and chimichurri. With several dishes prepared tableside — including the Ishi Yaki Buri Bop — almost everything is dinner and a show.

Luxe-casual dining takes an Italian Coastal turn with Amalfi by Bobby Flay at Caesars Palace. The brainchild of Chef Flay, thanks to his numerous travels along the Amalfi Coast in Italy, here the service is as refined as the Aperol is bittersweet.

For clues as to what to choose from the menu, Flay told Seattle P-I at the grand opening, "I think the table should be filled with some beautiful fish, some handcrafted pastas, and a bunch of Italian style cocktails. It's an easy breezy cuisine, but it has tons of flavor from the way that I prepare it." You could also chat up the on-site fishmonger. Dishes are deceptively simple, but offer everyone a taste bud trip to Italy.

Start off with the bright Bufala Mozzarella atop charred lemon leaves with caprese relish, or the succulent Amalfi Octopus with burnt orange and pancetta. Keep it veg with the Spaghetti Zucchine in shishito pesto, or deep-dive into the Squid Ink Fettuccini with lobster, squid and shrimp. Land-lovers take your pick of the Bone-In Ribeye, Filet Mignon, or NY Strip. But whatever your taste, stick around for dessert. Indulge in Bobby's Pistachio Sundae or the all-lemon-everything Triple Lemon Tarte with lemon meringue, lemon curd, and a lemon-almond wafer on top.

It might seem like legendary Chef Wolfgang Puck owns every restaurant in Vegas, but of his jaw-dropping eight different enclaves in the city, most welcoming might be his MGM Grand outpost, the California-casual Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. It's elegantly appointed, with a slant toward the comfort class. It's so approachable, there's even an expansive kids' menu featuring salmon, steak, and — duh — chicken fingers.

For those old enough to politely cram down the broccoli, there are plenty of tasty menu options from which to choose. One fan noted in a review for Open Table, "Best spaghetti and meatballs I think I've ever had, even better than the rigatoni bolognese which I thought would be my favorite which was also extremely delicious."

The pub-style menu features all sorts of winners, and the setting somehow marries intimate dining with eating in the middle of what feels like the casino floor. But, love is love. Also worth pursuing is Wolfgang's Classic Smoked Salmon wood-fired pizza with caviar, the burger, and a mouthwatering classic; the Chocolate Soufflè.

"The menu is seasonal, and so we're following everything that Martha's doing at her home in Bedford, New York," as The Bedford G.M. Megan Carraher assured Visit Las Vegas. Of course, Martha's not sitting at home in front of the TV, eating Captain Crunch straight out of the box. 

Instead, the domestic goddess and entertaining mogul has crafted the thoughtfully furnished, warm, vanilla latte of Vegas eateries. As if a taupe cashmere sweater and a marshmallow had a baby and then hung copper pots everywhere. It is, in fact, supposedly what her 1925 farmhouse looks like... if it were located inside the Paris Hotel. A relative newbie to the scene, having made its debut in 2022, the outpost might still be in the process of finding its footing. But the house-made Bread Basket has been eliciting rave reviews across the board.

The menu features elegant French countryside fare, but the real stars here might be Martha's cocktails and desserts. Sip a Martha-tini with Zubrówka bison grass vodka, or a Frozen Pomegranate Martha-rita, which is very fun to say. One Yelper declared, "The true showstopper, without question, was the upside-down lemon meringue pie. Words fail. Repeat visits guaranteed."

James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and all-around fabulous French inventor of the Cronut (which is layered croissant dough shaped like a donut, and quite possibly the most famous pastry of our time) Dominique Ansel opened his eponymous shop in Caesars Palace in 2022. He hasn't stopped cranking out the Cronuts since.

If you've ever waited in line at his New York City bakery for hours and hours only to find out that the last Cronut had been sold mere moments earlier, this Vegas iteration showcases the thrilling genius of Ansel, but on the world's craziest sugar high. Get ready for a wild ride.

Reviews are appropriately TikTok-centric, considering the social media-friendly fare, with many highlighting the Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot (which emerges from its own milk-dispensing vending machine), Frozen S'mores (featuring ice cream wrapped in chocolate wafers and a marshmallow torched on demand), and the Banana Split — which, thanks to some ingenious ganache and sablé, is the cutest thing. Cronuts and many other treats are switched up monthly, so you'll always feel like a kid in a candy shop.