Las Vegas is known for many things and the restaurant scene is high on the list! Sin City is arguably one of the best places to enjoy a once in a lifetime dining experience by some of the most notable chefs in the world. If you are looking for an amazing night out, you’ll want to check out one of the many celebrity chef restaurants in Vegas!
I love going to Vegas. My fiancé Jonnie and I love the lights, the glamour, the casinos, and (probably mostly) the FOOD! When we planned our most recent trip, we had all of our reservations booked way ahead of time to make sure we could get a spot at some of our favorite celebrity chef restaurants in Vegas.
This is a list of my top picks when it comes to celebrity chef restaurant experiences in Sin City.
Best Celebrity Chef Restaurants in Las Vegas
1. Giada
Known for her coastal California-inspired Italian cooking, Giada De Laurentiis is a Food Network star with a warm and inviting restaurant right on the Las Vegas Strip. Located inside the Cromwell Hotel, Giada offers fresh and vibrant flavors with incredible views of the Bellagio Fountains and the Eiffel Tower.
We enjoyed an amazing dinner here a couple years ago. I would say the hype is absolutely worth it at Giada’s! While the entrees are unexpectedly pricey, the ambiance is not overtly well-to-do or over complicated. Just like Giada’s cooking show, it is down to earth and inviting.
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The staff made us feel like we were special guests – wining and dining us without rush, quite the difference from the bustling streets below our window. Jonnie ordered a HUGE bone-in Tuscan Ribeye and I ordered the Branzino. Both were absolutely delicious.
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We also ordered her signature homemade lemon spaghetti – this was my favorite part of the whole dinner. We finished the night off with the limoncello soufflé and all I have to say is WOW.
Giada is my top pick for a celebrity chef restaurant that feels inviting, warm, and delivers on the food. Also, Italian is my favorite 🙂
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Hours: Daily 4:30pm – 9:45pm / Brunch Fri – Sun 9am – 3pm
3595 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.caesars.com/cromwell/restaurants/giada
2. Nobu
Anyone that enjoys 5 star dining, or even just dreams about it, knows about Nobu. Celebrity Japanese chef, Nobu Matsuhisa, created a restaurant empire with his Peruvian meets Japanese cuisine. With 57 locations across 5 different continents, Nobu is a foodie’s paradise.
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Nobu in Las Vegas is one of the most exclusive celebrity chef restaurants on the strip. Located inside The Nobu Hotel in Caesar’s Palace, this location features Vegas-exclusive menu items with the bold and elegant freshness that this empire is known for.
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Treat yourself and your closest friends to a one-of-a-kind Teppenyaki experience; a sophisticated Japanese tasting menu that is prepared right before your eyes.
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Looking for something less fancy? While there is nothing casual about Nobu, you can snag a seat at the bar and enjoy sushi paired with one of three extremely rare sakes brewed on the island of Sado in Japan. These are only available at Nobu Caesar’s Palace!
Nobu is a splurge but a worthwhile one. Enjoy an evening you’ll never forget at Nobu Caesar’s Palace, one of Vegas’ most premier celebrity chef restaurants.
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Hours: Sun – Thurs 5pm – 10pm / Fri & Sat 5pm – 11pm
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/nobu
3. Morimoto
Let’s continue down the path of Japanese cuisine as we find our next celebrity chef restaurant in Vegas – Morimoto! Chef Masaharu Morimoto is one of the reigning champs of Iron Chef and was actually a head chef at Nobu prior to starting his own empire! In 2001 he opened his first restaurant in Philadelphia and today has 17 locations across the world.
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Morimoto in Las Vegas is everything you look for when choosing a chef restaurant in Sin City. With its own teppanyaki bar, a vast sashimi and sushi list, and extremely expensive cuts of steak, it is an experience that is so authentically Vegas.
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Morimoto Vegas also has an exclusive “Morimoto After Dark” held on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm – 12am with a DJ, cocktails and small plates. If you are looking for top notch sushi curated by one of Iron Chef’s most famous winners, head to Morimoto located in MGM on the strip!
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Hours: Mon – Sun 5pm – 10pm / After Dark Fri & Sat 10pm – 12am
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/morimoto.html
4. Bazaar Meat
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Located inside the Sahara Hotel, you’ll find a carnivore’s paradise: Bazaar Meat by José Andrés. Andrés is a Spanish-American chef with a large resume; he founded the World Central Kitchen, has over two dozen restaurants around the world, and has been granted Michelin Stars and James Beard Awards!
In Vegas, José Andrés brings Bazaar Meat, an upscale celebration of all things meat. With a welcoming cocktail bar, raw bar, open fire cooking, and rotisseries on display, Bazaar Meat is the ultimate steakhouse.
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Start the evening at Bar Centro, with an $8 cocktail (only from 5-7pm) and some beef tartare sliders. Once it’s time for dinner, walk past a selection of imported meats being cooked while you make your way to your table.
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Enjoy Spanish wine while perusing the vast menu. On it, you’ll find exquisite cuts of meat from all over the world. Keep it classy with filet mignon or take your taste buds to another country and try suckling pig from Spain or rack of lamb from New Zealand.
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Treat yourself to the ultimate celebrity chef restaurant experience and opt for the tasting menu – a carefully chef-curated meal that will satisfy in every way. The reason this is on my list of best celebrity chef restaurants in Vegas is because a steakhouse is always a great choice when looking for a special night out. And at José Andrés’ Bazaar Meat, it checks every box.
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Hours: Daily 5pm – 10pm
2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.thebazaar.com/location/las-vegas/
5. Eiffel Tower Restaurant
When you’re walking the Las Vegas strip, one of the most eye-catching structures is the incredible Eiffel Tower. This half-sized replica of the Parisian structure is home to an absolutely elegant restaurant by Chef J. Joho. Joho is a renowned French Chef. He made his mark in his early twenties, serving as a sous-chef at a two star Michelin restaurant in France. Eventually, he made his way to Chicago and then Las Vegas in his exquisite celebration of French cuisine at the Paris Hotel.
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The Eiffel Tower Restaurant is a sought after dining spot for celebrations of every kind; anniversaries, proposals, date nights, and more! Jonnie and I had the privilege of dining here as part of an amazing Helicopter Tour Package we booked on Viator!
Click here to see my post all about our experience with the Strip Helicopter Tour and Eiffel Tower Dinner Package (as well as other helicopter excursions to be had in Vegas!)
The only way to your table is to take an elevator up. The doors will open right into the open kitchen, where masters are preparing delicious French cuisine. We were sat at a table with perfect views of the Bellagio Fountains – it is one of the best dinner views you can get in Vegas.
The wine menu is expansive. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the choices – never fear! There is an in-house sommelier that will point you in the right direction! A very refined touch indeed.
Chef Joho’s menu includes perfectly executed classic dishes including Beef Wellington, whole dover sole, and pekin duck.
As part of our package, we were offered a choice of salad, entree and dessert. I ordered a beautifully fresh garden salad, the filet mignon and the crème brûlée. Everything was absolutely PERFECT.
The Eiffel Tower Restaurant is a fantastic celebrity chef restaurant for those looking for incredible views and refined, classic food.
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Hours: Daily 5pm – 10pm / Weekend Brunch 10am – 2pm
3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com/
6. Restaurant Guy Savoy
Restaurant Guy Savoy is the epitome of fine French cooking in Las Vegas. This extremely high-end dining spot is one of the most well-to-do celebrity chef restaurants you can snag a reservation for on the Strip. Located right inside of Caesar’s Palace, Restaurant Guy Savoy is named one of the best restaurants in all of Las Vegas.
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Guy Savoy has an impressive resume – with experience as an apprentice in high-end French restaurants to now owning 5 restaurants (many with multiple Michelin Stars), it’s a no brainer his Parisian cooking made it’s way to the land of over-the-top dining.
Have a seat in the dining room and enjoy Savoy’s signature dishes such as artichoke and truffle soup, pheasant with wild mushrooms, or Dover sole.
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Feelin’ Fancy? Opt for a once in a lifetime experience with one of the seasonal tasting menus. Guy Savoy has multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings for every holiday or occasion. These start at $400 per person (some are almost $800!).
Restaurant Guy Savoy also has a cheese cart!! Is there anything more French than table side cheese service?
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At Restaurant Guy Savoy you will spend a pretty penny for some of the most exquisite food in the city. If you can hack the bill, I’d definitely say this celebrity chef restaurant in Vegas is worth a try.
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Hours: Wed-Sun 5:30pm – 9:30pm / Closed Mon & Tues
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/guy-savoy
7. Amalfi
Of course, Bobby Flay had to make it on my celebrity chef restaurant list! Amalfi, Flay’s “Taste of the Mediterranean” restaurant, has everything; an in-house fish monger, homemade pasta, and fresh coastal flavors.
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Bobby Flay is a renowned Food Network Celebrity, finding his spotlight on many cooking reality shows. If you’ve ever seen Beat Bobby Flay, you know his flavors and technique hold a candle in the cooking scene. Amalfi is Flay’s ode to Mediterranean cuisine and boy does he deliver.
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One of the most unique aspects of Amalfi is the impressive fish presentation you’ll see upon entering the dining room. At Amalfi you can enjoy market fresh fish from all over the world. Whatever is fresh that day can be prepared to your liking (whole roasted or filet) with a choice of sauce. Besides fish, Flay’s menu includes signature entrees such as squid ink fettuccini, chicken parmigiano, and lobster cavatelli.
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When you think of the Amalfi Coast, an Aperol Spritz should come to mind! If you’re a spritz lover, you’re in luck! Amalfi has a Spritz menu with six different varieties. With options like honey cake and Bobby’s Pistachio Sundae served up for dessert, you’ll leave Amalfi more than satisfied.
Amalfi is a great choice when it comes to celebrity chef restaurants in Vegas – the prices here are a bit more affordable but the quality stands up to the neighboring establishments.
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Hours: Sun – Thurs 4:30pm – 10pm / Fri & Sat 4:30pm – 10:30pm
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/amalfi
8. Cut by Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck is a celebrity chef household name. The Austrian-American Chef is known world-wide for his French and Austrian inspired cooking that have earned him multiple James Beard Awards and Michelin Stars. With several high-end restaurants across the country, it wouldn’t be strange to see the likes of the Kardashians at one of his locations.
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Cut is a staple luxury steakhouse experience in Vegas – one you should absolutely add to your list. Located in the gorgeous Venetian Hotel, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck brings together his finest ingredients and techniques to create a practically perfect steakhouse dinner.
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With classic starters including wagyu beef sliders, jumbo gulf shrimp, and filet mignon carpaccio, it’s evident the meal will be one to remember. For the main course, indulge in wet or dry aged beef cuts including filet mignon, New York Strip, and ribeye. Be sure to add a pairing for your beef such as caramelized onions or wild field mushrooms (or both!).
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At Cut, the desserts are never an afterthought. Conclude dinner with something delicious, like their basque cheesecake or chocolate soufflé. Cut by Wolfgang Puck is the ultimate celebrity chef restaurant in Vegas.
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Hours: Sun – Thurs 5:00pm – 10:00pm / Fri & Sat 5pm – 11:00pm
3325 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/cut-las-vegas/
9. Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
If you’re a Bravo TV fan, then you know quite a bit about Lisa Vanderpump and her larger than life business ventures. Vanderpump, a Real Housewives and Dancing with the Stars personality, puts her restauranteur life on display in the wildly popular reality show Vanderpump Rules. Turns out, you can feel like one of the elite right in Caesar’s Palace at The Vanderpump Cocktail Garden.
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Feel like a true celebrity at The Vanderpump Cocktail Garden. Enjoy innovative cocktails paired with delicate small plates such as bao tacos, tuna tartare, steak skewers and lobster flatbread. The whimsical garden atmosphere will have you feeling like you’re in a garden in the south of France!
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The Vanderpump Cocktail Garden is a great celebrity chef restaurant in Vegas for happy hour or after dinner drinks. They even have brunch on Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 3pm!
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Hours: Mon – Wed 4pm – 12am / Thur & Fri 12pm – 1am / Sat 10am – 1am / Sun 10am – 12am
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/things-to-do/nightlife/vanderpump
10. Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen and Bar
Known for his legendary “trips to Flavortown”, Food Network legend Guy Fieri serves up some seriously delicious eats at his casual restaurant in The LINQ Hotel. He is the epitome of celebrity chefs – there is not a day that goes by on the Food Network that his face isn’t appearing!
At Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen and Bar, you can get all the best parts of celebrity chef restaurants in Vegas without a strict dress code or hefty prices. While the bill is still on par with Vegas bar food prices, you won’t be spending hundreds like his other celebrity friends’ establishments.
Enjoy Fieri’s award-winning Bacon Mac N’ Cheese Burger complete with four cheese macaroni, applewood smoked bacon, and crispy onions. Feeling like having some lighter fare? Enjoy one of his many chopped salads or the delicious Koreatown Tacos.
This is a great choice for a celebrity chef restaurant for those on more of a budget. I would make a special trip just to try that award-winning burger!
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Hours: Sun – Thurs 10:00am – 11:00pm / Fri & Sat 10:00am – 11:30pm
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
https://www.caesars.com/linq/restaurants/guy-fieri-vegas-kitchen-and-bar
11. Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
Disclaimer: I wouldn’t have actually included this on my list.. BUT it wanted to give my full review of this celebrity chef restaurant because it is no doubt on every other list on the internet.
When we were planning our last trip to Vegas, I made sure to secure reservations at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. To me, it the end all celebrity chef restaurant in Vegas! Given that the guy yells at chefs all day on national television, it just has to live us to expectations… right? Well, I have to say I was a bit disappointed with my experience at Hell’s Kitchen.
The first knock on Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen was how touristy it felt inside. When we first walked in we were welcomed by a very long line at the host stand and a wall of Hell’s Kitchen merch. It felt like I was entering a theme park, not a high-end restaurant. Also, the guests surrounding us were wearing shorts, t-shirts and hats. It would have been nice to have a more strict dress code!
We were sat quickly and ordered glasses of wine. The waiter was nice enough but didn’t necessarily make us feel special; we felt like just another table on another extremely busy night.
I really liked that the kitchen was open and one half of the staff wore red, the other in blue. It felt like we were in the middle of an episode.
Jonnie and I both ordered the pre-fixed dinner that included a salad, Beef Wellington, and sticky toffee pudding. This may have been where we went wrong. The salad was nice and fresh but unfortunately the Beef Wellington and sides were cold and lacked flavor. I was a little shocked that right here, in the Hell’s Kitchen, the Beef Wellington wasn’t perfect! Perhaps it was due to everyone else in the restaurant also ordered the pre-fixe dinner but there really is no excuse.
The sticky toffee pudding was delicious though – they gave such a large portion!
All in all, I would not run to Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen. While it is a staple Vegas experience, at $95 a head for an okay salad and cold Beef Wellington, I would say take your money elsewhere!
And those are my top celebrity chef restaurants in Vegas! There are SO many to choose from but these (in my opinion) are the best quality and worth the high ticket prices. If you end up taking my advice, let me know how you liked your celebrity chef experience in the comments!
Stay Fancy!
