Restaurants

From the economy traveler to the individual with a first-class budget, Las Vegas offers dining experiences for travelers of every kind. Restaurants range from the all-you-can-eat buffet to expensive cuisine. The list below is intended to guide you through the maze of Las Vegas dining alternatives.

Budget | Moderate | Expensive | Cafes | Buffets

Budget

The Garden Cafe - Popular American food in a mellow atmosphere. Located in Harrah's. Open 24 hrs. 702-369-5000.

Golden Dynasty - Serves affordably-prices Chinese standards like Kung Pao Chicken and Beef with Broccoli. Located in the Tropicana. Opens at 5PM. 702-739-2222.

Thai Garden - A wide variety of Thai food served in a garden setting. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday. 5600 W. Spring Mountain. 702-873-9798.

Winner's Cafe - Coffee shop favorites served 24 hrs/day. Located in the Lady Luck. 702-477-3000.

Moderate

Chang's - Chinese dining emphasizing Mandarin cuisine and bilingual waiters. Located in Bally's. 702-739-4111.

Cordobes - Authentic Mexican food (the Spanish on the menu is there for a reason) in a friendly environment. 2560 S. Maryland Pkwy. 702-369-2286.

Ginza - Japanese restaurant has sushi, tempura, teriyaki, and other traditional dishes. 1000 E. Sahara. 702-732-3080.

Plum Tree Inn - Elegant Mandarin restaurant with great food and fine service. 4215 Spring Mountain Rd. 702-873-7077.

The Rainforest Cafe - This theme restaurant offers standard American fare in an untamed forest with a 10,000 gallon aquarium. In the MGM Grand lobby. 702-891-8580.

The Steak House - Quality steak house has great food at reasonable prices. Inside Circus Circus. 702-794-3767.

That's Italian - Northern Italian cuisine complimented by excellent service. 4601 W. Sahara. 702-873-8055.

Tony Roma's - Rib joint has large portions at reasonable prices. Inside the Stardust. 702-732-6111.

Expensive

Alan Albert's - The classic Las Vegas experience - huge steaks, live lobsters, and fresh seafood - served in a richly appointed setting. Open for dinner. On the strip, next to the Polo Towers. 702-740-4421.

Aristocrat - Gourmet continental cuisine, served in intimate surroundings. Open for lunch and dinner. 850 South Rancho. 702-870-1977.

Battista's Hole in the Wall - Italian food in a rustic setting. Open for dinner. 4041 Audrie. 702-732-1424.

Boison's - Fine continental dining with a wide selection of wines and a romantic setting. 4503 S. Paradise. 702-732-1573.

Monte Carlo Restaurant -World class French restaurant with a high level of service. Open Thursday to Monday for dinner. Located in the Desert Inn. 702-733-4444.

Rosewood Grille - Fresh seafood served by a knowledgeable staff. Center strip, across from Treasure Island. 702-792-5965.

Yolie's Brazilian Steak House - Informal atmosphere, Brazilian food. 3900 Paradise Rd. 702-794-0700.

Cafes

Cafe Copioh - Cafe Copioh has a wide selection of coffee drinks, a fine library, and indoor and outdoor seating. 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy. 702-739-0305.

Cyber City Cafe - Cyber cafe offers internet access, coffee, beer and wine, and a friendly, computer-savvy staff. Open 10 AM to 1 PM. 3945 S. Maryland Parkway #A. 702-732-2001.

Cafe Espresso Roma - Bohemian cafe offers refuge for the arts community and UNLV students with good coffee and a selection of pastries. 4440 S. Maryland Pkwy. 702-369-1540.

Enigma Garden Cafe - An outdoor cafe with attractive surroundings, art and statues, and an eclectic crowd. 918 1/2 S. Fourth St. 702-386-0999.

Buffets

Carnival World Buffet - Breakfast $5.55; Lunch $7.77; Dinner $9.99; Brunch Sat. and Sun. $8.99; Located in the Rio Hotel.

Surf Buffet - Breakfast $3.99; Brunch $5.29; Dinner $6.69. Located in the Holiday Inn Boardwalk.

Rio Grande Buffet - Breakfast $3.95; Lunch $5.95; Dinner $7.95. Located in the Texas Hotel.

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