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The tradition of a steak dinner in Las Vegas dates back to the legalization of gambling in 1905. Today, the legend lives on in numerous locations around the city. The good news is you don’t have to go to a place named after a celebrity chef to get a steak that will knock your socks off.
What to Know about Steakhouses on the Strip
The first thing to know is to bring your wallet or corporate expense account. All Las Vegas Strip steakhouses are pricey.
Generally, you won’t find any steaks under $70…and they go up from there. Many places have Wagyu and Kobe options and other premium steaks that can reach well into the triple digits. You may find chicken, pork, or fish entrees for a bit less at many places. Virtually all steakhouses serve entrees a la carte with an abundance of starters and sides for purchase. Cocktails will generally start around $20 and go up from there.
If you are looking for a slightly lower-priced steakhouse, we recommend venturing Downtown. For most of these steakhouses, we recommend booking Friday and Saturday night reservations a few weeks out and weekday reservations at least a week out.
From a dress code standpoint, it is best to assume no swimwear, tank tops, open-toed shoes, and, in many cases, no shorts are allowed at Vegas steakhouses.
7 Popular Strip Steakhouses
Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
Location: Sahara
Hours: 5 pm to 10 pm daily
Currently located at The Sahara is Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres. Jose Andres is, of course, a James Beard award-winner and a recipient of a Michelin star. He also may be the hottest chef in the country.
In The Bazaar, he promises a “wild and wonderful celebration of the carnivorous.” In addition to its main dining menu and wine list, the restaurant offers multiple tasting menus, menus for vegetarians and pescatarians, and a celiac menu.
The main dining menu is highlighted by a suckling pig (24 hours’ notice required), bone-in ribeye steaks from Oregon, California, or Texas, Wagyu or Kobe beef from Japan, and “meats from the sea” (shrimp, octopus, and lobster). There is a raw bar as well as caviar options. There is a variety of vegetables and potato sides. Bazaar Meat will be moving from The Sahara to Palazzo in 2025.
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Premier Tip: This restaurant is a great place to go before hitting the nightclubs. But other steakhouses may be better if you are a serious person or having a serious business dinner. The servers, although very professional, treat diners like everyone is there to party.
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Location: Palazzo
Hours: Sun – Thurs 5 pm to 10 pm | Fri & Sat 5 pm to 11 pm (bar area opens at 4 pm daily serving a slimmed-down menu)
Wolfgang Puck’s CUT Steakhouse at the Palazzo promises a “contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse through global influences” and is one of the busiest restaurants on the Strip. Meat lovers can choose Prime US beef, American, Australian, and Japanese Wagyu.
Non-beef choices from the world-famous chef include lobster, fish, pork, chicken, and rack of lamb. Starters include oysters, a crab cake, steak tartare, and a roasted pork belly. There is also caviar and a ‘shellfish plateau.’ The wine list boasts more than 500 international selections.
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PRIME
Location: Bellagio
Hours: 5 pm to 11 pm daily
PRIME Steakhouse was considered the top steakhouse in Vegas for many years after it opened with the rest of Bellagio in 1998. Some argue that other steakhouses have surpassed PRIME, but it is still very popular due to the great and priceless views of the world-famous Bellagio Fountains from its outdoor patio.
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has crafted an impressive menu of steaks, seafood, and lamb. Items usually include salmon, sea bass, Dover sole, and chicken, which are also available.
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Premier Tip: Book early for guaranteed patio reservations.
The Steak House at Circus Circus
Location: Circus Circus
Hours: Sun – Fri 4 pm to 9 pm, Sat 4 pm to 10 pm
You might be thinking to yourself. Circus Circus? Well, yes, Circus Circus, which primarily caters to price-conscious visitors, has had one of the most popular steakhouses in town for many years.
Opened in 1982, Circus Circus Steakhouse is also on our list of high-end old-school restaurants.
This establishment is going to be the best value on this list as all entrees include soup or salad, a potato, and a vegetable. Salads are prepared tableside. Appetizers include classics such as French onion soup, escargot, and Coquille St. Jacques (scallops). Popular entrees include steaks, a rack of lamb, and lobster.
For dessert, the dessert cart will be rolled to the side of your table. Dessert options may include (but are not limited to) classics such as bananas foster, key lime pie, New York cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, strawberry shortcake, creme brulee, and lady finger tiramisu. After the dessert course, each table is brought complimentary fruit (who could eat by that point, though!).
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Premier Tip: Save room for dessert and consider splitting an entree if necessary.
SW Steakhouse
Location: Wynn
Hours: Sun – Thurs 5:30 pm to 10 pm, Fri & Sat 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Inside the Wynn is SW Steakhouse, where the food is as amazing as the Lake of Dreams show that unfolds before your eyes as you eat. The diverse menu includes certified Kobe beef, Japanese and US Wagyu, and Midwestern and California steaks featuring both wet-aged and dry-aged cuts.
SW is known for its numerous steak add-on options, including Maine lobster, smoked blue cheese crust, and black-truffle butter.
Non-steak entrees change from time to time but will likely include lobster, scallops, branzino, sole, salmon, veal or lamb, and chicken dishes. There’s even a vegan menu like all other Wynn and Encore restaurants, so this steakhouse may be the best option on our list if you have a vegan or vegetarian at your party.
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Bavette’s
Location: Park MGM
Hours: Sun – Thurs 5 pm to 10 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm to 11 pm
Located at Park MGM, Bavette’s is another great steakhouse option. This is especially true if you are attending an event at T Mobile Arena or seeing Bruno Mars at Park MGM’s theater.
Bavette’s originated in Chicago–arguably the world capital of good beef. The speakeasy vibes of the decor will make you think you are dining with Al Capone, another cool aspect of the restaurant. There is even a small lounge in the back of the restaurant where you can get a drink before or after your meal.
Although the menu includes a bunch of starters, including a seafood tower, it is not as ‘flashy’ as some of the other Strip steakhouses on this list. It’s definitely more about the beef–which is good here. Bavette’s also has a vegetarian menu.
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Premier Tip: Oddly enough, we think the charred broccoli is a very good side if you like a charred texture/flavor.
Peter Luger Steak House
Location: Caesars Palace
Hours: Wed – Sun 11 am to 10 pm, Mon and Tues 5 pm to 10 pm
Located in old Rao’s space at Caesars Palace, Peter Luger’s is the newest (sort of) restaurant on this list. That’s because the original Peter Luger’s opened in New York more than a hundred years ago, but this version, the only location outside New York, opened in late 2023.
The steaks are simple–either Porterhouse or ribeye, depending on how many people you are ordering for. The selection of starters, sides, desserts, and non-steak entrees is very old-school. Needless to say, Peter Luger’s in Vegas has become popular very quickly.
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Premier Tip: Given the fame of this spot, the prices are a bit higher than many of the other steakhouses on this list, which is really saying something.
Other Popular Strip Steakhouses
Smith & Wollensky at Grand Canal Shoppes in Venetian
StripSteak at Mandalay Bay
Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak at MGM Grand
Don’s Prime at Fontainebleau
CarverSteak at Resorts World
Gallagher’s at New York New York
