The tradition of a steak dinner in Las Vegas lives on at numerous locations around the valley. In other words, you don’t have to go to the Strip to get a fantastic steak.
Except for happy hours, these restaurant’s prices won’t be too different from what you will find on the Strip. If you want more of a deal, head to a Downtown steakhouse. From a dress code standpoint, it is best to assume that no swimwear, tank tops, open-toed shoes, and, in many cases, shorts are allowed at Vegas steakhouses.
Here are the most popular Off-Strip Las Vegas steakhouses.
Premier Tip: Book Friday and Saturday night reservations at least a week out.
Golden Steer
Near The Strip
The Golden Steer
No review of Vegas steakhouses would be complete (or legitimate) without discussing The Golden Steer in depth. In fact, The Golden Steer recently topped our list of the 9 most difficult restaurant reservations to get in Vegas.
Five years ago, this ‘OG’ steakhouse would not have been a super tough reservation, but while you can still snag off-peak reservations a month or two out, you have to book about FIVE months out to get a peak-time reservation,
Due to the great steaks and scotch, but also Instagram, The Golden Steer has had a resurgence in popularity recently. There is probably no better place in Vegas to take group selfies. In addition to the rustic design, several tables are themed after celebrities such as John Wayne, Joey Bishop, Sammy Davis Jr, and Mohammed Ali.
As its name would imply, The Golden Steer is all about the cow…errr steaks. The menu has more than ten cuts of steaks, the surf and turf, and six sauces/accompaniments. There are more than ten side dishes. In addition to the steaks, some seafood, Italian specialties, and garlic bread slipped onto the menu.
Before dinner, you can welcome the Caesar salad tableside. The Steer has some classic desserts, including the bananas foster or cherries jubilee (both flambee).
Premier Tip: If you don’t have a Steer reservation and can go early in the evening, arrive at least 30 minutes before they open, get in line outside, and you might be able to snag a seat to dine at the bar.
Herbs & Rye
Opened in 2009, Herbs & Rye has become a very popular steakhouse with locals and casino industry workers. Herbs & Rye also made our list of the most difficult reservations to get, coming in at number 5.
Herbs has built a following not only by having ‘good steaks’ (their modest words, not ours!) but by having an extensive cocktail list sorted by era. Some of the glassware that the cocktails are poured into are perfect for Instagram, which hasn’t been bad for business either!
The pricing is also very reasonable for a Vegas steakhouse with happy hour pricing on many menu items/cocktails on Monday – Friday between 5 – 8 pm and midnight – 3 am.
If you can’t get into Herbs & Rye, the same restaurant group also owns Cleaver, which is located a few minutes east of the Strip.
Scotch 80 Prime
Scotch 80 Prime, located at The Palms, is a high-end steakhouse that made a splash when it opened about five years ago. It remains one of the most popular steakhouses around.
Starters include a caviar service, raw bar and seafood towers. Their mesquite, charcoal-grilled steak options include standard cuts, dry-aged options and some very eclectic Wagyu options including an A5 Craft Wagyu Flight that will cost you about as much as a round trip flight to Europe.
Although still on our list of most popular steakhouses, it has introduced a happy hour menu until 6:30 and again after 8:30 pm on weekdays.
Scotch 80 Prime – palms.com
Far From The Strip
Nicco’s Prime Cuts and Fresh Fish
Nicco’s has quickly become the spot for celebratory occasions, date nights, and important business dinners on the Southwest side of Vegas. Like T Bones at Red Rock, Nicco’s features a spacious bar area. The fireplace enhances the restaurant’s cozy atmosphere.
Nicco’s offers a selection of USDA Prime, dry-aged, and Japanese Wagyu and US Wagyu cuts. Nicco’s has an Italian flare including pasta options. Seafood lovers can enjoy the shellfish tower appetizer, sole, salmon, and more.
Reservations in advance for weekends are a must.
For more information about Nicco’s and everything else Durango Casino & Resort has to offer, check out our thorough review of Vegas’ newest locals’ casino.
T-Bones Chophouse
Another local casino that serves a variety of cuisines and price points is Red Rock Spa & Resort in Summerlin. The casino’s T-Bones Chophouse has been one of the best and most consistent steakhouses off the Strip for years. Many have also loved the faux fireplaces in the restaurant.
The beef offerings list here is lengthy, including cuts from Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Washington, Wagyu from Australia, and certified Kobe Beef from Japan.
T-Bones has a happy hour from 4 pm to 6 pm in its spacious bar area and outdoor patio, which is amazing during the Fall and Spring months.
Hank’s
Rounding out our list is another high-end steakhouse at a Red Rock Resorts property. This time, it’s Hank’s at Green Valley Ranch.
The menu here is, not surprisingly, very similar to T-Bones. There is a happy hour as well daily from 3:30 to 7 pm.
