10 Best Dining: Treat Yourself To A Lunch You'll Never Forget At These Las Vegas Restaurants

Heather Turk

By , Local Expert, Las Vegas
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It’s easy to argue that in no other city does the phrase “dinner and a show” come up more often than in Las Vegas. And why not? With its many celebrity chefs and extravagant productions, the combinations seem truly endless. But while a good number of the city’s celebrity chef-helmed restaurants are only open for dinner, that doesn’t mean your taste buds can’t enjoy an exquisite lunch. Some of Las Vegas’ most delectable restaurants are actually open in the afternoon, so guests can feast on phenomenal fare at almost any hour. Dig in to more food than you can chew at Hash House A Go Go, savor Due Forni’s amazing pizza pies, try Read more »
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    Marche Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Shop

    With its picturesque patio, exquisite French cuisine and reasonable wine prices, Marché Bacchus French...  Read more »

    Local Expert Tip: "Be sure to visit the bistro's adjoining wine shop beforehand to pick out a selection to go along with your meal. Diners can enjoy any bottle of their choice with their lunch for a nominal $10 corkage fee (plus the price of their selection)."

     
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    Verandah

    Offering a quiet respite on the hectic Vegas Strip, Verandah's serene garden terrace will make even a local feel like they're on vacation.

    Local Expert Tip: "Be sure to start your meal with the delicious Caprese antipasti, made with vine-ripened tomatoes, Campania buffalo mozzarella and pesto."

     
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    Baja Miguel's

    • Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
    • Average Main Course Price: $15
    • Neighborhood: South Las Vegas

    Baja Miguel's $9.95 prix fixe lunch special is one of the best in town!

    Local Expert Tip: "Be sure to try the Fideo pasta soup--it tastes just like spaghetti!"

     
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    Simon Restaurant & Lounge

    Simon's tasty power lunch brings celebrity chef-fare to those in a hurry during busy lunchtime hours.

    Local Expert Tip: "If you're dining with a group, Simon's wood-fired pizzas make a great appetizer, as they are easy to share. The Margherita pizza (mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil), in particular, is a real palate pleaser."

     
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    Sushi Roku

    With its striking Strip views and reasonable lunch specials, sushi lovers are sure to flip over Sushi Roku.

    Local Expert Tip: "Be sure to try one of Sushi Roku's signature cocktail concoctions, like the sweet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Pinnacle whipped cream vodka mixed with Stoli vanilla vodka and fresh pineapple."

     
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    Triple George Grill

    Not only one of Las Vegas' top power lunch spots, Triple George Grill has helped lead the downtown Las Vegas renaissance in recent years.

    Local Expert Tip: "Start off your lunch with the sinfully delicious Baked Goat Cheese Marinara. Taste buds won't be disappointed!"

     
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    Eiffel Tower Restaurant

    Boasting one of the best views of the city, the Eiffel Tower Restaurant offers one of the most memorable lunchtime dining experiences in town.

    Local Expert Tip: "For a truly memorable occasion, ask to be seated at the most romantic table in the city, where the only view diners have is of each other and the Fountains of Bellagio since their backs are to the restaurant."

     
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    Hash House A Go Go

    Hash House A Go Go's humungous servings are great for those who might not get to enjoy dinner until late in the evening.

    Local Expert Tip: "As much as you'll want to, don't try to finish everything in one sitting. Ask for a doggie bag and enjoy the rest of your meal for dinner or even lunch the next day."

     
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    Olives

    Todd English's Olives is the only restaurant open for lunch that offers patio seating above Lake Bellagio.

    Local Expert Tip: "Since patio seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, try to arrive as early as possible for lunch to beat the crowds and increase your chances of getting a seat (the restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m.)."

     
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    Due Forni

    • Cuisine: Pizza
    • Average Main Course Price: $16
    • Neighborhood: Summerlin

    Offering not one but two delicious types of pies, Due Forni is a great lunchtime option for pizza lovers.

    Local Expert Tip: "Split a pizza so you have room to try one of Due Forni's masterfully presented appetizers as well, like the unforgettable Carpaccio: arugula, pine nuts, Parmesan, cremini mushrooms and black truffle vinaigrette wrapped up in thinly sliced prime beef."