Las Vegas' nightlife is like a never-ending banquet, a feast for the aural and visual senses, no matter what your appetite, offering up delights that astonish even the most jaded club gourmand. Hungry yet? Good!
The Beach Hamburger
Ingredients
Prime beefcake
Hot-house tomatoes
Form patties to top-40 and dance music, toss on the barbecue, crack open a cold one and enjoy. Garnish with tomatoes. Perfect for casual parties.
Hours: 10 p.m.-closing daily
Admission: Women always free, local men always free before midnight. Local men $5 after midnight Sun.-Thu. Out-of-state men $10 Sun.-Thu. Local men $10 after midnight Fri.-Sat. Out-of-state men $15 Fri.-Sat. VIP entrance $20.
365 Convention Center. 731-1925.
Beacher's Madhouse Ragout
Ingredients
A little bit of everything
Take whatever's at hand—go-go dancers, midgets, tall gay men with Hula Hoops—in the kitchen, toss it in a big pot, cover and set to boil over. You may not think of this dish as a typical club, but dozens of dancing audience members can't be wrong.
Hours: 9-11:30 p.m. Sat.
Admission: $25
In the Hard Rock. 699-7844
Beauty Bar Hors d'Oeuvres
Ingredients
Lady fingers
Bear claws
Serve up the ideal food for nibbling on while sipping a martini and having your nails done in Las Vegas' newest hipster hangout.
Hours: 5 p.m.-closing Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun.
Admission: Free
517 Fremont St. 598-1965
Bikinis Shish Kabob
Ingredients
Cherry tomatoes
Chunks of beefcake
Assorted tasty tidbits
Mix all the ingredients together and add heat in the form of hip-hop, old-school and even disco. Marinate with liberal amounts of tequila. Ideal for the backyard party by the pool.
Hours: 10 p.m.-closing, Thu.-Sun.
Admission: Women free; men free admission before midnight Sat., $20 general. Bikini Nation contest every Thu.
In the Rio. 777-6582.
Body English Tenderloin with Wild Flower garnish
Ingredients
Top-quality steak
English daisy, gardenias and citrus blossoms
Few things are more elegant than this dish, simmered in the finest of cognacs. A chic dining room is de rigueur, of course, and a soundtrack of hip-hop, house and rock completes the evening.
Hours: 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sun.
Admission: Local women free, $20 nonresident women, $30 men, $300 VIP package
In the Hard Rock. 693-4000.
Carnaval Court Cook E.
Ingredients
A heaping cup of retro
Bigger-than-life cookies you need to hold with both hands while watching the city's best flair bartenders. This dessert is known to make some diners literally howl.
Hours: Noon-2 a.m. Sun.-Thu., noon-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission: Free
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5084.
Club Rio Finger Food Platter
Ingredients
Salsa
Soul food
Sushi
When you know your party is going to be dancing rather than sitting and dining, you'll want light dishes easy to pick up, gobble up and that won't weigh your guests down. Especially when they're dancing in the city's largest club, and to Latino, house and hip-hop.
Hours: 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thu., 11:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission: Always free for local women, free Thu. for service-industry, $10 nonresident women, $20 men.
In the Rio. 777-7977.
Coyote Ugly Pizza
Ingredients
Ripest tomatoes
Fresh cheese
Hey, what else goes with beer and shots?
Hours: 6 p.m.-4 a.m. daily
Admission: $10, $20 line pass. Service industry night, Sun.
In New York-New York. 212-8804.
Baked Salmon Curve
Ingredients
Wild fish
European herbs
A delicate dish that is as filling as it is good to look at. Ideally enjoyed with a fine wine or cocktail in fashionable surroundings. Even better is to dine al fresco, say on a patio overlooking the Strip.
Hours: Living Room 6 p.m. Wed.-Sun.; lounge 10:30 p.m.
Admission: Always free for locals, Living Room free; lounge $20 general.
In the Aladdin. 785-5525.
Double Down Saloon Shit on a Shingle
Ingredients
Gravy
Ground beef
Toast
The perfect accompaniment to Ass Juice or a bacon martini, this dish demands a rough-around-the-edges palate, a take-no-prisoners attitude and a punk-rock stomach.
Hours: 24/7
Admission: Free
4640 Paradise Road. 791-5775.
Drai's Venison
Ingredients
Bambi meat
Spices
Brandy
Dark with a wild taste, this is the ideal entrée for when it's late at night (or early in the morning) but you're not ready to go home quite yet. It will rejuvenate you and give you the energy to go until dawn.
Hours: midnight-8 a.m. Wed.-Mon.
Admission: $10 locals, $20 general.
In Barbary Coast. 737-0555.
Oysters Forty Deuce
Ingredients
Oysters on the half-shell
Spinach in single-leaf denominations
Tabasco for heat
Half-naked, exotic but still classy, this dish that was popular in the 1920s is back with a vengeance. Use the spinach for tips—or to cover your eyes.
Hours: 10 p.m.-dawn, closed Tue.
Admission: Call for cover charges and VIP services
In Mandalay Place. 632-9442
Foundation Room Tikka
Ingredients
Mix of seasoned and spring chicken
Exotic herbs and spices
A fusion of Indian and Tibetan flavors, this dish is only served to the public twice a week, but customers say it's well worth the wait.
Hours: 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Mon., 11 p.m.-closing Wed.
Admission: $10 locals, $30 nonresidents; free admission Wed. if on The List
In Mandalay Bay. 632-7631.
Ghostbar Tower
Ingredients
Marshmallows
Thin wafers
Spun sugar
This breathtaking architectural dessert takes your tastes to new heights, as beautiful to look at as it is to enjoy.
Hours: 8 p.m.-4 a.m. daily
Admission: $10 local women, $10 general Sun.-Thu., $20 general Fri.-Sat.
In the Palms. 942-7777.
Gipsy Goulash
Ingredients
Clams
Sausages
Mixed liberally, this dish offers a surprising combination of flavors considering its basic ingredients.
Hours: 9 p.m.-closing daily
Admission: $5 after 10 p.m. Sun., 11:30 p.m. other nights
4605 Paradise Road. 731-1919.
Ice Meta Sandwich
Ingredients
Six fillings
Solid house bread to hold it all together
Late at night, when you're hungry for something, bite into this sandwich. It's as refreshing as a giant blast of liquid nitrogen.
Hours: 10:30 p.m.-5 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission: Local women free, $20 general, free after 4 a.m. Sat.
200 E. Harmon Ave.
Ice House Lounge Cake
Ingredients
Angel food
Devil's food
Locals can't seem to get enough of this hip dessert, a mix of retro and modern flavors fused together with the help of local and national DJs.
Hours: 24/7
Admission: Free. The Get Back each First Friday, $5 women, $10 men
650 S. Main St. 315-2570
Kahunaville Huli Chicken
Ingredients
Young birds
Free-range kanaka
The perfect food for when you want to simply cut loose, hoist a few umbrella drinks and dance like crazy. Tastes great at the time but don't blame us if you wake up with a splitting headache.
Hours: 8 a.m.-3 a.m. daily
Admission: Free
In TI. 894-7390.
Krave Medley
Ingredients
Mussels
Bratwurst
Similar to Gipsy Goulash, but with a newer, modern twist, this entrée can be prepared two ways: one with a mild, relaxing flavor and the other having a more robust, energetic taste.
Lounge hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Tue., 11 p.m.- 3 a.m. Thu., 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Fri., 8 p.m.-closing Sat.
Club hours: 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sun. Fashionistas, 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Admission: $10 members, $20 non-members. Fashionistas, $49.95-$79.95
In the Desert Passage. 836-0830. Fashionistas: 836-0833.
La Bête Flambé
Ingredients
Fresh cherries
Young cognac
Old money
Like all fiery dishes, this one benefits from having plenty of space in the form of an open patio. And if the waiter slips, there's plenty of water nearby to douse the flames.
Hours: 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. Thu.-Sun.
Admission: $25
In Wynn Las Vegas. 770-3633
Light Lobster Tail
Ingredients
Rock lobster
Zest of lemon
Only the finest ingredients are used to create this refined dish, a favorite for visiting Hollywood celebrities.
Hours: 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Thu.-Sun.
Admission: Local women free, $30 general.
In Bellagio. 693-8300. Table reservations: 987-3456.
General OPM Fried Chicken
Ingredients
Asian noodles
Southern fried chicken
Far East meets urban soul sensibilities in this fusion dish, kicked up a notch with hot, hard dance music.
Hours: 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Wed.-Sun.
Admission: Local women always free. Wed.-Thu. Local men and nonresident women, $10, nonresident men, $20. Fri.-Sun. Local men and nonresidents, $20.
Inside the Forum Shops. 369-4998.
Plush Summerlin Salad
Ingredients
Passion fruit
Honeydew melon
Splashes of juice
A swanky salad, cool and perfect for summertime and enjoyment on a lagoon-like patio.
Hours: 7 p.m.-midnight Wed., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Thu., 6 p.m.-4 a.m. Fri., 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Sat.
Admission: Free
In the JW Marriott. 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 869-2335.
Pure Heaven Dessert
Ingredients
White chocolate
Raspberry syrup
Engulfed in white with a dash of red, this sprawling treat has locals and visitors lined up for hours just for a taste. If you want more desset, go to the adjacent Pussycat Dolls Lounge for cheesecake.
Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Tue.
Admission: $20
In Caesars, 212-8806
Ra Tabouli Salad
Ingredients
Ultra-fine tomatoes
Fresh greens
Offering a Middle-Eastern flavor fused with the future, this is a hearty enough appetizer to substitute for an entire meal, and its presentation is out of this world.
Hours: 10 p.m. Wed.-Sat.
Admission: Women free Thu., $10-$15 women, $20-$25 men, $310-$410 VIP
Inside the Luxor. 262-4444.
Sizzling Rain Beef
Ingredients
Fiery peppers
Purified water
Veal
A combination of hot and cold, sweet and spicy, this has been one of Las Vegas' most popular entrées since it was first served in 2001.
Hours: 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Thu., 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission: Local women always free, $10 Thu., $25 Fri.-Sat., $300-$1,000 VIP.
Inside the Palms. 942-6832.
Crêpes Risqué
Ingredients
Fresh berries
Hot dough
Fold the key ingredients together, add dashes of old-school hip-hop and new house, sautée over an open flame and enjoy.
Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thu.-Sun.
Admission: Locals always free. $10 nonresidents Thu. $20 nonresidents Fri.-Sun.
Inside Paris. 946-4589.
Club Rubber Racks of Lamb
Ingredients
Pimpin'-nickel
Ho-mmus
A new dish from the creators of Pimp 'n' Ho Surprise, it combines a rich, luxurious appearance with a hard-hitting tastebud sensation.
Hours: 11 p.m.-8 a.m. Thu.-Sun.
Admission: Local women free; $10 local men; $20 general; $30 line pass; $300, $750 VIP package
Men The Show: 9 p.m. Thu.-Sun., general admission $35, VIP admission $45
3724 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-7744
Rumjungle Cake
Ingredients
1 wall of rum (that about does it for us)
Unlike many dishes made with liquor, the intoxicating effects here don't burn off. Take too many slices and suffer the consequences.
Hours: 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Tue.-Thu., Sun.; 11 p.m-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Mon.
Admission: Local women always free, $25. Cover waived for dinner guests
Inside Mandalay Bay. 632-7408.
Studio 54 Fondue
Ingredients
A range of morsels, from free-ranging fowl to wild game.
Dip the ingredients into the bubbling liquid inside the largest pot you've ever seen, and savor tastes that vary from golden oldies to new-crunk classics.
Hours: 10 p.m.-closing, Tue.-Sat.
Admission: Women free excluding special events, men $10 Tue.-Thu., $20 Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
Inside MGM Grand. 891-7254.
Syn City Casserole
Ingredients
Clean out the fridge—it's all good
Mix together different theme nights, DJs and specials and you have an entrée that provides "something for everyone."
Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Wed.-Sun.
Admission: All women free Wed., female entertainers free Sun., $20 includes two drinks, $100 VIP
In the Riviera. 794-9426
Tabù Temptation
Ingredients
Hunks of beef
Cherry tomatoes
Take the most attractive ingredients available, simmer over a low heat and serve up in an elegant dish.
Hours: 10 p.m.-closing, Tue.-Sun.
Admission: Local women always free, $15 for everyone else
Inside MGM Grand. 891-7183.
Tangerine Tarts
Ingredients
Tangerines (you saw that one coming, didn't you?)
Sugar
Whether sitting back with great views of the Sirens of T.I. or with great views of the sirens of Tangerine, this light, citric dessert will melt on your tongue. Which you should put back in your mouth.
Hours: 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Tue.-Sat., patio 3:30 p.m.-4 a.m.
Admission: Local women and hotel guests free, $10 women, $20 men, $40 line pass, $500 VIP package
Inside TI. 212-8140.
Teatro Bundt Cake
Ingredients
Chocolate, from dark to white
Hints of Asian spice
Served in a Ferrari-leather and wood dish, this dessert is white on the outside, sensually dark on the inside.
Hours: 9 p.m.-closing Thu.-Tue.
Admission: Free
In the MGM Grand. 891-3695
Chocolate-Covered Club Vivid Strawberries
Ingredients
Ripe strawberries
Rich chocolate
Swirl together into a treat that is both classic and modern, with sexual overtones that will leave you eager for more.
Hours: 10:30 p.m.-closing Wed.-Sat.
Admission: Women free, $10 Venetian guests and local men, $20 nonresident men
In the Venetian. 414-4870
Chicken a la Voodoo
Ingredients
High-flying birds
New Orleans rub
With this spicy creole main course, you'll feel as if you're soaring more than 50 stories over the Strip after the first bite.
Hours: 5 p.m.-3 a.m. daily
Admission: Local women always free, men and nonresident women $10 Sun.-Wed., $20 Thu.-Sat. Live music starts 9 p.m.
In the Rio. 247-7923.
Whiskey Steak
Ingredients
Finest cuts of meat the Valley has to offer
Take all those choice loins (as in "sirloin," sick-o), marinade with fine alcohol, add some top-40 and enjoy a beautiful view of the Strip.
Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thu., 6 p.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
Admission: Free but may vary with live music
In Green Valley Ranch. 617-7777.