3 1/2 Stars

Pamplemousse brings authentic, Provencal French flair to the Las Vegas area, just a few blocks east of the Strip. In a quaint and cozy pink stucco building, this is the perfect location for a romantic dinner or intimate conversation amidst the dim candlelight and classical music. Open for dinner, every meal begins with a basket of warm bread and crudités (fresh, raw vegetables) like cabbage, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Entrée selections include Escargots Bourguignon, Foie Gras “Au Torchon” and a plethora of other traditional French delicacies. An assortment of international wine is also available, from Chile to France, …

Tucked into a quiet corner of a small (by Las Vegas standards) hotel/casino approximately 15 minutes east of the Vegas Strip resides an award-winning steakhouse. The Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino has built its ten-year reputation on menu offerings that continue to appeal to the fan of a hearty steak meal or seafood devotee. Add an extensive wine list topped by prompt, efficient and unobtrusive service, and you have the winner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2006 Best Local (or off-Strip) Steakhouse of the Year Award.

Table 34 sits unobtrusively amidst office buildings, in a decidedly 'off-strip' setting. Its lovely terrace in front is the perfect setting for dining al fresco. Table 34 is open for lunch and dinner, and serves "thoughtful contemporary American" cuisine. Menu items all taste of the care that went into their preparation, and look as delicious as they taste. An impressive wine list, a well-stocked, compact bar, superior service, and a wonderful array of delectable desserts show how alluring dining off the strip can be.

While most travel to Las Vegas for the gambling, shows, and overall appeal of lounging by a pool in the balmy desert heat with drink in hand, there are those that seek to indulge in the plethora of dining choices during their stay. While you could stick with the basic buffet style breakfast, lunch, and dinner that seem to run rampant, it would be a great disservice to yourself and your travel buddies if you missed out on one of the best food and drink selections that Vegas has to offer. Located inside the MGM Grand and lead by James …

Spago’s Executive Chef Eric Klein wants you to feel as if you’re dining in a friend’s living room. Located in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace, Spago's atmosphere is casual. The service is both impeccable and friendly. The food is simple and unpretentious, yet beautiful. The California-cuisine menu changes daily based on the freshest organic produce. Whether you dine in the cafe known for its pizzas and people watching, or the main dining room known for its steak tartare, Wolfgang Puck’s Spago is sure to please.