Five-Star Restaurants in Las Vegas

The "Chef of the Century" himself came out of retirement to open his first fine dining restaurant in the United States for the MGM Grand, and the intimate, black and white dining room is a perfect showcase for this master chef's creations. A tasting menu is available for under $100, but the true experience is the 16-course, featuring Robuchon's signature caviar, along with 15-more spectacular creations. The restaurant is open every night, but seating is very limited. This restaurant was the first in Las Vegas to be awarded three Michelin stars.

Joel Robuchon
The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7925

Of all the hotels on the Las Vegas strip, the Wynn is the one most closely associated with opulence and luxury. This reputation extends to Alex, the restaurant named for head chef Allessandro Stratta, which delivers French Riviera cuisine in an environment that is not quite formal and anything but stuffy. Jackets are encouraged but not required, but casual clothes are not permitted. A full tasting menu with wine pairings over seven courses is more than $300, but the several hour meal always leaves guests feeling sated and enthralled. Since its opening, Alex has been consistently rated, receiving five star ratings in 2008 and 2009, as well as five diamonds from AAA and two Michelin stars for both years.

Alex
The Wynn
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 248-3436

Las Vegas is home to nine four-star restaurants as well, several of which aspire for five-star status themselves. The Bellagio is an excellent place to begin, as it houses three four-star restaurants in one place, Picasso, which offers Italian food amidst a collection of genuine fine art, Michael Mina, which offers seafood behind the hotel's beautiful conservatory, and Le Cirque, which offers fine French food in a restaurant that mirrors that of the same name in New York City. Caesars Palace and Mandalay Bay both offer two four-star restaurants each, making Las Vegas an excellent place to dine even after exhausting its five-star options.