Las Vegas dining guide

Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas3131 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV702/770-3463

This split-level seafood restaurant offers sweeping views of the Wynn lagoon. Diners can enjoy the outdoor patio with views of the water and garden or they can sit inside the old-world dining room. Bartolotta offers a variety of fresh seafood, flown in daily from Europe.

Border Grill Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay3950 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV702/632-7403

Bouchon at the Venetian3355 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV702/414-6200

This French restaurant offers bright light, dark-wood booths, and Parisian murals. Consider a trip to the oyster bar, filled with shellfish. The bistro entrees include roasted lamb with thyme jus and slabs of steak.

Charlie Palmer Steak at Four Seasons Hotel3960 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV702/632-5120

This posh Las Vegas steakhouse offers a relaxing setting for the business traveler. Its clubby lounge is accented with plush leather seating, beige-colored walls, and dim lighting. Order your favorite cut of steak and select your wine of choice from an enormous list.

Fiamma Trattoria at MGM Grand3799 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV702/891-7600

Fleur de Lys at Mandalay Bay3950 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV702/632-9400

Le Cirque at Bellagio3600 Las Vegas Blvd. SLas Vegas, NV702/693-7223

This French restaurant overlooks Bellagio's 8-acre lake with dancing fountains. Executive chef Marc Poidevin and pastry chef Patric Caillot serve a variety of entrees, including black tie scallops tied with black truffles, consommé de boeuf with foie gras ravioli, roasted duck with honey-spice glaze with figs, and roasted lobster in a port-wine sauce.

Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace3570 Las Vegas Blvd. SLas Vegas, NV702/731-7731

Master chef Bobby Flay serves up spicy Southwestern dishes, such as spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with bourbon-ancho chili sauce and sweet potato tamale with crushed pecan butter. Patrons also rave about the décor and service.