The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas plays host to some of the most luxurious pleasures in the world.
Not only about the bustling nightlife, extravagant shopping, high-end wages, and four AM closing hours, Sin City brings you the best, and highest priced dining spots ensuring you arrive in style and have the time of your life while dropping some Benjamin’s for the best experience on the market. Because food and beverages heavily drive the entertainment capital, big-name chefs are consistently showing up and making their menus larger than life, with the price tag to match. Whether you are headed to Sin City for a day trip or getting a penthouse for the weekend, here are the six must-try most expensive restaurants in town.
1. Joël Robuchon
Cuisine: French
“To make a grand meal, you have to make it simple. To look simple is very complicated. You need the highest quality products, the best equipment and you have to keep the focus on the original flavor of the product.” – Joël Robuchon
Joël Robuchon has won numerous awards for his incredible culinary talent and is deemed one of the best French chefs in the world. With restaurants in multiple countries, his concept that lies in the MGM hotel, aptly named after the superstar himself, brings you European ambiance with French delicacies unlike any other. Awarded three Michelin Stars, Joël Robuchon caters to the sophisticated palate with eye-catching combinations. The establishment features luxurious art deco decor, setting the ambiance with a lavish garden terrace and marble flooring. Items you will find on the menu include imperial caviar, truffled langoustine ravioli in a foie gras sauce, delicate flan of sea urchin, main lobster, and so much more. Joël Robuchon has set a new tone in the dining industry of Las Vegas receiving accolades such as Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond, and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. When dining at this restaurant, you are bound to have one of the best meals of your life.
2. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire
Cuisine: French
“Cuisine does not measure itself in terms of tradition or modernity. One must read in it the tenderness of the chef.” -Pierre Gagnaire
One of the most creative and acclaimed chefs in the world, the only place you will be able to experience Pierre Gagnaire’s culinary delights is by visiting his restaurant Twist at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Located on the 23rd floor, the restaurant offers a contemporary edge with floor to ceiling windows and powerful fixtures creating the ultimate sumptuous setting. A beautiful glass staircase leads you upstairs to an impressive wine loft filled with only the best vintages that pair perfectly with the menu. Each plate is expertly arranged with classic French items that are given a modern twist such as foie gras, langoustine, beef tartar, Berkshire pork chops, steak options, and an array of seafood dishes. They also incorporate tasting menus with wine and champagne pairings for those looking to up the ante.
3. É by José Andrés
Cuisine: Spanish
Situated in a private room next to the lively bar at Jaleo’s, É by José Andrés offers an innovative tasting menu filled with Spanish delights. The ambiance represents the culture with red coloring and velvet textures and is a nod to the chef’s cooking and performance style. The exclusive restaurant only seats up to nine and has two seating’s nightly. It is required to make a reservation, which can only be done on the first of every month, online only, up to three months in advance. Pricing starts at $250 per person.
Fun fact: Andrés is a committed advocate of food and hunger issues and is known for championing the role of chefs in the national debate on food policy.
4. Yui Edomae Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese
“The ultimate sushi experience.”
Bringing the traditional Japanese dining experience to Las Vegas, Yui Edomae presents mouthwatering sushi dishes with an extravagant price tag. Although this may be the most expensive sushi you will ever eat, it will also provide a one-of-a-kind encounter with the freshest seafood in town. The chef’s skilled knife skills create the most appetizing designs while the staff practices omotenashi-style hospitality, an utterly selfless serving experience where the employees ensure you are only receiving the highest caliber service, food, beverages, and ambiance. When dining at this esteemed restaurant, you are given two options for ordering, Gen’s Selection priced at $160 or Omakase at $120. Resulting in multiple courses, you will surely leave satisfied with a dining adventure you won’t be able to stop talking about!
5. Fleur by Hubert Keller
Cuisine: Global
“A rebel with Cuisinart.” – New York Times
Master Chef Hubert Keller has traveled the world to find the best flavors and foods to bring to his table. Fleur offers a unique dining experience full of small plates from around the world with bright essences and fascinating displays in a convivial atmosphere. The establishment provides intimate seating or enough space for large parties if you plan on doing a big celebration. The menu includes items for everybody’s palate with flavors inclusive of USA, France, Mexico, and Italy. The infusions include Fleur Black Angus Sliders, Hamachi Tacos, Tarte Flambé, Grilled Octopus, Sope de Tinga de Pollo, Truffle Agnolotti, and so much more.
6. Restaurant Guy Savoy
Cuisine: French
“The rich, velvety, traditional French cuisine can only be described as a ‘melt in your mouth’ splurge.”
For the ultimate fine dining experience, look no further than the Michelin starred Chef’s Table at Restaurant Guy Savoy. With French masterpieces making their way to your plate in an intimate six-person setting, you will surely have a one-of-a-kind experience for nearly $500 per person for the tasting menu. Famed for food items such as soupe d’artichaut à la truffle noire, and brioche feuillellée aux champignons et truffles, you will indulge in the tastiest combinations while sipping a glass of Krug in a prestigious setting.
Fun fact: Chef Guy Savoy doesn’t include any flowers in the restaurant or allow any of his employees to wear perfume so as not to disrupt the aroma of his rich cuisine.
