You’ll find fresh fish expertly prepared, exotic delicacies and elegant ambiance at Nobu Matsuhisa’s high-end sushi palace—the former Hard Rock Hotel location and the ongoing Caesars spot—along with enough star wattage to light up all the Strip marquees. When it comes to Japanese cuisine, it simply sets the standard. Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, 702-785-6628.

Runner-up: Osaka