Flying angels go about their business in the three-story wine tower in the center of celebrated chef Charlie Palmer's New York City classic. You?d best have a bottle. Not enough? How about the pond with its own swans? Or you could just concentrate on Aureole?s American gourmet menu the changes with the seasons.
Location: Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 

702-632-7401
Cuisine: American
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Daily 5:30-10:30 p.m., lounge hours, daily, 5:30 p.m.-midnight

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The patio of Mon Ami Gabi is THE place to be with its views of the fountains at the Bellagio and some of the best people watching in the city. But don?t just go for that. Executive chef Terry Lynch serves up a French steakhouse menu with specials written on a chalkboard, Paris style, naturally.
Location: Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 
702-944-4224
Cuisine: French
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Breakfast daily 7-11 a.m. brunch Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., dinner Sun.-Thurs. 4 -11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight

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Grill master Bobby Flay serves up his contemporary Southwestern fare at Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace. A 20-foot-high rotisserie grill soars above the dining room bathed in festive colors. The food has bold flavors. Be sure to check out the dessert menu that consulting pastry chef Vicky Wells updates with the seasons.
Location: Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 

702-650-5965
Cuisine: Southwestern
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., brunch Sat.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner daily 5-11 p.m.

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San Francisco celebrity chef Michael Mina?s eponymous restaurant at the Bellagio celebrates fish and all its incarnations. Natural stone floors, a wood-paneled ceiling and a rustic vibe play off the dishes such as a caviar parfait, tempura prawns with a light truffle cream, sea bass marinated in Japanese miso or a rich lobster pot pie that turns the tables on traditional Yankee frugality.
Location: Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 

702-693-7223
Cuisine: Seafood
Average cost: $55 to $100
Hours: Thurs.-Tues. 5:30-10 p.m.

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Get your jacket, grab your tie and head over to the elegant circus-themed Le Cirque at the Bellagio. Sirio Maccioni and family bring their acclaimed classic and contemporary French cuisine from New York. You can choose from a prix fixe three-course dinner that includes a choice of appetizer, main course and dessert; a five-course degustation that changes nightly; or splurge on the degustation menu with five courses and dessert.
Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 

702-693-8100
Cuisine: French
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Tue.-Sun. 5:30-10 p.m.

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If you want the best burger in Las Vegas, head over to Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace. A water theme flows through the restaurant on LCD monitors while scenic seascapes and a fountain sit at the front of the restaurant. The restaurant dedicates itself to the freshest ingredients, so the menu changes as product comes in season.
Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 

702-731-7731
Cuisine: American
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Daily 5-11 p.m.

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Yes, this is the restaurant that ushered in the era of celebrity chefs in Las Vegas when it opened in 1992. Wolfgang Puck?s outpost in the Forum Shops at Caesars is really two restaurants, the cafe and the main dining room. The menu reflects the modern and elegant design. A patio spills out into the shopping area for terrific people watching. Expect to find Puck?s signature pizzas, pastas and prime cuts of meat.
Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 

702-369-6300
Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Cafe open Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight; dining room open daily, 5:30-10 p.m.

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For sushi that is out of this world, you must go to Nobu from chef Nobu Matsuhisa at the Hard Rock Hotel. You?ll find the freshest fish in the sushi and sashimi flown in to create these dishes. While the music may be loud and the bill may be outrageous, it?s an experience you don?t want to miss.
Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd.

702-693-5090

Cuisine: Japanese
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Daily 6-11 p.m.

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This classic steakhouse features the nuts and bolts of dining ??steak and seafood. Look for caricatures of regulars and Las Vegas celebrities on the walls of this American tradition that has been in business since 1926.
Location: Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

702-732-7256
Cuisine: Seafood, Steaks
Average cost: $35 or more
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Take the glass elevator up to the 11th floor of the Eiffel Tower to find the spectacular view of Vegas and French cuisine to boot. The view is spectacular.
Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

702-948-6937
Cuisine: French
Average cost: up to $100
Hours: Lunch daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dinner Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10:15 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:45 p.m., bar open daily?11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

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