Dining in Las Vegas

Ah, Vegas.
The bright lights, the vibrant night life, and the wonderful sights are all, of course, part of the Vegas experience - but one must not forget the food! Las Vegas offers hundreds of restaurants that cater to every whim. Whether it be Mexican or Japanese, Italian or French, there is a restaurant for you in Vegas. Here's a short field guide to the best of the best:

Restaurants with Atmosphere

Las Vegas is all about style and visual presentation. If you're looking for a sophisticated restaurant with a great view, try Alizé restaurant, located at 4321 W. Flamingo Road, at the top of the Palms Casino Resort. Aside from its outstanding view of the Vegas strip, Alizé features an extensive wine selection and unique menu items such as Smoked Salmon Parfait with Hackleback Caviar. Dinner for two at the Alizé will cost around $90.00 and the dress code is business casual. Alizé is recommended for the business crowd and is a great place for a first date, but it is not the ideal family restaurant. Visitors to Las Vegas consistently rate Alizé as one of their favourite restaurants in the area, and recommend calling ahead for reservations to ensure a window seat. For more information about Alizé, visit their website at:http://www.andrelv.com/alize/home.

If you're in the mood for Asian food try Sensi, located inside the Bellagio Hotel on 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Sensi is a beautiful, contemporary restaurant featuring world renowned cocktails, a wide selection of wines and a variety of tasty seafood dishes. Sensi's decor is outstanding, featuring indoor waterfalls and stone throughout. Dinner for two will cost around $100.00 and dress code is business casual. Like Alizé, Sensi caters to the business and date crowd. If you'd like to make a reservation online, visit Sensi's website at: http://www.bellagio.com/restaurants/sensi.aspx.

Something for the Kids

If you're bringing the kiddies along, try Kahunaville, located at 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, in Treasure Island. Kahunaville is a fun and affordable place to go for breakfast (meals range from $6-18) and does not require a reservation, nor does it have a dress code. Kahunaville will keep kids entertained with its light and water shows in the back dining room. Visit Kahunaville's website at www.kahunaville.com. For dinner, try Roy's, located at 620 East Flamingo Road. Roy's features Hawaiian cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere that is sure to keep your little ones entertained. Roy's website can be found at http://www.roysrestaurant.com/, and dinner for one will cost $20-50.00.

Affordable Restaurants in Las Vegas

If you know where to look, you can find many good quality, affordable restaurants near the Vegas strip. Thai food enthusiasts will love Lotus of Siam, located at 953 East Sahara Avenue. In a recent review, Newsday.com declared the restaurant serves "the best Thai food ever" - and at an excellent price. Dinner for two will cost around $40.00. Reservations are recommended. Visit Lotus of Siam online at http://www.saipinchutima.com/.

For good old fashioned burgers, go to In-and-Out Burger at 4888 Industrial Road. In-and-Out is Vegas' firt drive through joint and features handmade burgers. The restaurant is a cult classic in the area and will provide you with an affordable and filling meal.

For chicken wings, visit Buffalo Wild Wings, voted Number 1 in CitySearch.com's 2008 Cheap Eats Survey (http://lasvegas.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/2008/cheap_eats). Located on 190 West Craig Road, Buffalo Wild Wings offers - well - you guessed it, wings! The restaurant has 14 different sauces to dip your chicken in, as well as a variety of sides. Tuesdays are the best night to go as they feature 40 cent wings. To read more reviews about this popular restaurant visit http://lasvegas.citysearch.com/profile/32809797/north_las_vegas_nv/buffalo_wild_wings.html.