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.

If you're a fan of French culinary mastermind Guy Savoy — and you've grown a bit tired of his eponymous 2-Michelin Star restaurant in Paris along the (sigh) Seine — his sizzling sister outpost in Vegas, Restaurant Guy Savoy, has your name written all over it.

Perfectly appointed within Caesars Palace, you'll be greeted with a quiet luxury seemingly reserved just for you. Far removed from the flashing lights, whirring bells and discordant tunes of the casino floor, take a moment to appreciate the stylish signature dish, Colors of Caviar, or perhaps the Octopus Terrine. It doesn't get any finer (or Frenchier) than this. As Forbes dutifully noted, "Two of the best parts of a meal at Guy Savoy come at the beginning and end, and they're both on wheels: the bread and dessert carts."

After feasting on the lamb loin, the monk fish, and the artichoke black truffle soup — each expertly plated with Smithsonian-shaming artistry — a second glass of 1990 Château Magdelaine in Saint-Emilion might leave you longing for the sweet, pink raspberry and beet puff pastry taco. Is that Guy himself visiting a table nearby? It's a magical evening you won't want to miss.

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.

If you didn't go all in on the assorted mini muffins dotting the sprawling Bellagio brunch buffet, you've still got plenty of room for Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina's contemporary seafood stunner... Michael Mina. Never mess with perfection, or cocktails that come in a glass shaped like a blowfish.

The space is deeply elegant, attire is business casual, and the food is amazing. You may be situated in the middle of the dry Nevada desert, but you'll be feeling California coastal the moment you enter. (The seafood flies in daily on a private jet, of course.) With a sensibility for a variety of palettes — and an entire vegetarian tasting menu at the ready — favorites here include the table-side foie gras, caviar parfait, American Kobe ribeye, and Lobster Pot Pie. Las Vegas magazine also noted, "Branzino fans will love the preparation here, applewood-smoked and served with fregola Sarda, Castelvetrano olives, artichokes and capers."

One Yelper gushed, "It was beyond magnificent. Every course was a delight. Let's not forget the service, every whim is catered for, simply put it was a ballet between the kitchen and dining room." When it comes to the finale of this flawless performance, here comes the picturesque Lemon dessert with white chocolate, candied lemon peel and a delightful kiss of citrus custard.

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.

To the Yelper who queried, "Do they make pasta in a cheese wheel?" the world is your melty, cheesy oyster, friend. The Cacio e Pepe Bucatini is twirled and piled high atop a hefty pecorino toscano mini cheese wheel of your very own, and it tastes like creamy, peppery, extra virgin olive-oily heaven.

Familiar TV personality and Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis opened her Vegas outpost Giada at the Cromwell in 2014,to plenty of fanfare. Aiming to create an ambiance akin to having dinner at her house — except with the noise of the Vegas Strip wafting through the balcony doors, and roughly 300 other people involved — De Laurentiis made her mark on the food as well as the interior design. Referencing the most-asked question she hears from guests, she explained to Parade, "There's five chandeliers hanging in the dining room and they all have a little saying, 'I eat a little bit of Everything, and not a lot of Anything.'"

Don't be surprised if you want to eat all of the things. Petit Filet, Branzino, and Vegetable Bolognese, Bacon wrapped Dates, Crab and Scallop Risotto, and Lobster Ravioli. Cannoli Cheesecake? Limoncello Soufflé? Tiramisù For Two? As the Cork Rules podcast noted of this buzzy Sin City spot, "The only things sinful here are the insanely delicious dishes from this award-winning celebrity chef."

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.

Thankfully, Chef Ramsay seems unlikely to suddenly show up and start yelling about how somebody overcooked the steak and undercooked the fish. Based on Chef Gordon Ramsay's hit TV series about terrible chefs who are even worse at cooking in a high-stakes restaurant while being verbally assaulted for a national audience, his Hell's Kitchen at Caesar's Palace is decidedly less chaotic, and devilishly delicious.

Past the merch and the quintessential pitchfork and flames, you'll find a replica of the actual set of the show, complete with chefs in blue and red jackets, just like the competing teams on the series. Except this time, these pros function like a well-oiled machine and everything is cooked to perfection. No high-volume learning moments needed.

If you've dreamed of becoming a competition cooking show judge, this is your moment. Of course, you'll probably want to go for Ramsay's signature dishes; a gorgeous Beef Wellington with potato purée, root vegetables, and red wine demi-glace, the Pan Seared Scallops with sherry braised bacon, pickled fennel and pea purée, and of course, the Lobster Risotto with truffles and crispy onions. Enjoy the playful spin on the TV show, but don't walk out the door without sampling dessert. Word on the street is that the Sticky Toffee Pudding with speculoos ice cream is a perfect 10.

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.

Sin City could never be complete without a nod to The Mayor of Flavortown: Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar at The LINQ. As expected, his flagship outpost is just as fun, off-the-hook, and over-the-top as Fieri himself. Before you write it off as a thoughtless offering from the frost-tipped mogul, one reviewer stated, "This place is amazing. I got the mac and cheese burger and it was the best thing to ever touch my lips... hands down, best meal of my life."

The chef himself might even bring your table an order of his signature Trash Can Nachos, which are regular nachos, but packed inside of a mini trash can that you then "dump" onto a platter. Plus, the award-winning Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger — with donkey sauce and a garlic-buttered brioche bun — isn't gonna eat itself. If you're feeling like a snack and a cocktail all in one, go hit that loaded Bloody Mary like no one's watching you chomp on meat and veggie skewers like you own the place.

If you're going for a meal that's not so in-your-face, you're out of luck. But if you want to throw down in Flavortown, the Cheesecake Challenge or the chocolate cake just might do the trick.

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.

Venezuelan native and Top Chef Masters alum Chef Lorena Garcia cranks up the Latin heat on the Strip with her Venetian Resort stunner, Chica. Sister to two outposts in Miami and Aspen, the Vegas spot has been bringing the fire and serving up the flavor since 2017.

Here, every bite is a celebration of Garcia's heritage, family, and culinary traditions. She is happy to share it all, from brunch to late night. Fridays and Saturdays feature everything from a DJ to bottle service. One Yelper even confessed, "Other places didn't compare so we kept coming back. Breakfast, lunch, Happy Hour, dinner... The atmosphere is warm and welcoming."

But before you get on the dance floor, consider la comida. Dishes like Smoked Cauliflower Salad and Oaxacan pasilla crema-topped Seafood Arroz Negro offer exciting delectability, while the Compressed Watermelon Salad with Humboldt Fog cheese, the cochinita pibil-loaded Yucatecan Breakfast Gorditas, and the Crispy Peruvian Octopus will leave you begging for more. Chica also does a nice 16 oz Wagyu Picanha a la Trompo, as well as a Venezuelan Braised Short Rib, but save room for the Poblano Mac & Cheese. For dessert, if you're not going full Flaming Skull lava cake with corn marshmallows and horchata ice cream, you are hereby required to get the sumptuous Tres Leches with toasted meringue and passion fruit sorbet.

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.

Famed James Beard Award-winning talents and longtime collaborators Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger — a.k.a. the Food Network stars of "Too Hot Tamales" — are the power duo responsible for bringing the Mexican cuisine-focused Border Grill to life at Mandalay Bay. It's the perfect spot for too many Guava Margaritas and telling your friends you love them, repeatedly. 

An imaginative menu features organic ingredients done bold and flavorful. Highlights include an unlimited small-plates brunch with bottomless micheladas and mimosas, as well as Chicken Poblano Enchiladas and a Seafood Molcajete that's absolutely overflowing with shrimp, fish, scallops, clams, mussels, cactus, avocado, and panela cheese. Seasonal specials might feature Croquetas de Jamón y Chorizo, fresh ceviche, and inventive desserts.

Enjoy the huitlacoche butter and street corn, and according to a 5-star-giving fan on Trip Advisor, the "guacamole was the best I've ever had. Ordered the poblano chicken enchiladas as an appetizer to share. I will be dreaming about this dish for a long time." These are the type of enchiladas that last a moment on your lips, a lifetime in your memories.

"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."

Bringing some Jersey 'tude to the Vegas Strip, celeb baker Buddy Valastro is cooking up savory Italian-American favorites at The Venetian's Buddy V's. Just like the Cake Boss himself, the joint goes big, bold, and as fun as humanly possible. The motto might be, "When you're here, you're family," but that's already taken. Instead, the vibe is more like, "When you're here, you're gonna taste Grandma's Meatballs, alright?" For the record, Grandma does, indeed, make a very mean meatball.

Buddy took over a space formerly occupied by an award-winning Italian establishment, making it over with a far more flashy presence and less napkins being tucked into collared shirts. As Las Vegas Weekly observed, "If this is how we do Italian food on the Strip these days, better come hungry."

Calling la famiglia! You'll find Buddy's wife Lisa's famous eggplant parm and linguini and clams on the menu, as well as Nonna's Lasagna Al Forno, and Buddy's mother-in-law's Linguini Shrimp Scampi. The Boss XL Veal Parm Chop is guaranteed to be bigger than your head, and get outta here with the bubbly-crust pizzas. Just popping in for a treat? Don't miss the loaded cannoli. It's nearly a meal in itself.

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.