Chances are that if you're a golf enthusiast, you probably enjoy the outdoors, the fresh air and the sun. Las Vegas has a lot of this, but you wouldn't always know it if you spend most of your time gambling, taking in shows and eating indoors. Fortunately, Vegas has a few outdoor restaurants that provide you with all three of these elements, plus primo views of the strip.
Mon Ami Gabi
Mon Ami Gabi may be a French bistro, but it offers a variety of breakfast dishes and steak dinners that will satisfy anybody's taste, whether you're in the mood for Parisian food or not. The view from Mon Ami Gabi's patio dining area is just as good as the food. Not only does it provide prime people-watching views of the pedestrians on Las Vegas Boulevard, but it's also directly across the street from the Bellagio's famous fountains show. Heat lamps are supplied when the patio area gets too cold, and a shade is rolled out when the sun beats down. Specialties include eggs Benedict, steak Bearnaise, seared sea scallops and onion soup au gratin.
Mon Ami Gabi
Paris Resort & Casino
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 944-4224
parislasvegas.com
Hawaiian Tropic Zone
At the entrance to Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile Shops is the Hawaiian Tropic Zone. Though the theme is exactly what the name would lead you to believe--mostly scantily clad Hawaiian Tropic girls who serve food and drinks in a VIP-esque outdoor patio area--this restaurant's ambiance and food are enjoyable. Common menu items include fine-dining options like beef carpaccio and paella for dinner, while popular all-American fare, such as nachos, mini hot dogs and cheeseburgers, is also available. The patio area resides on the Las Vegas strip but boasts a pool-area environment that makes guests feel as though they're tucked away at one of the trendy hotel pools.
Hawaiian Tropic Zone
Planet Hollywood
3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 730
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-4858
hawaiiantropiczone.com
Nine Fine Irishmen
Located on the south end of the strip is the New York, New York Hotel & Casino. Inside this Big Apple-themed establishment are restaurants and entertainment venues that represent the different characteristics and neighborhoods of New York. Naturally, this means that the New York, New York features an Irish pub. It's called Nine Fine Irishmen, and aside from the pub's authentic interior, it also contains an expansive exterior patio that aligns the recreated landscapes of New York City. These include the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island and Empire State Building. The Nine Fine includes classic Irish dishes, including lamb stew, Irish bangers and fish and chips, along with classic Irish drinks like whiskey, Gaelic punch and a variety of Irish beers.
Nine Fine Irishmen
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 740-6463
ninefineirishmen.com
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