138° The brand-new, steak-centric evolution of Matt Meyer’s Henderson restaurant Served is already making delicious waves in the neighborhood. 138restaurant.com
Anima by Edo
Anima by Edo What more can be said about the revolutionary Spanish and Italian cuisine at this energetic outpost at the Gramercy? It joined the must-eat list as soon as it opened its doors. animabyedo.com
Balla Italian Soul Shawn McClain’s vibrant new dining room is the crowning culinary achievement of the Sahara’s refresh. saharalasvegas.com
Bar Zazu Turns out Nicole Brisson can do upscale tapas just as beautifully as the Italian fare at Resorts World neighbor Brezza. Not surprising, actually. barzazulv.com
2022 in Review
The Bedford by Martha Stewart Of course Martha’s first restaurant belongs on the Strip, and of course sharing lemon risotto and whole roasted chicken carved tableside should be your next great epicurean adventure. caesars.com/paris-las-vegas
Bodega Bagel A New York City staple lands in Henderson, thanks to Sonia El-Nawal. Bring us a bacon, egg and cheese, please. bodegabagel.com
Carversteak We all knew the Resorts World steakhouse would be among the city’s top offerings, but Carversteak is also one of the best places to party, and see and be seen, anywhere on the Vegas scene. carversteak.com
Proper Sandwich Company
Half Bird Chicken & Beer Brian Howard brings us another cool hang in Chinatown—and the chicken sandwich we didn’t know we needed. halfbird.com
Proper Sandwich Company These longtime locals named their shop perfectly. Go get a proper Italian hoagie, tuna salad or meatball sandwich, and you’ll understand at first bite. propersandwichcompany.com
Rosa Ristorante Strip steakhouse veteran Rob Moore is cooking his own food—pizza, pasta, brunch, roasted branzino and chicken Parm—at this new Henderson gem. rosaristorante.com
Toca Madera This unique entry into the Strip’s thriving “vibe dining” category is serving up innovative Mexican fare, steaks and more, with just the right amount of energy and atmosphere. tocamadera.com
Toscana Ristorante The Valley got a lot of great new Italian restaurants this year, but you might have missed this one hidden away at Eataly at Park MGM. The Negroni and the lasagna rustica are worth the trip by themselves. eataly.com
Wakuda Long-awaited and highly anticipated, Wakuda didn’t disappoint when it opened in Palazzo’s lobby this year, bringing a luxurious, modern Japanese experience to Las Vegas. wakudajapanese.com
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