California Restaurants

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 …

Wolfgang Puck’s Bar and Grill captures the breezy, laid-back feel of West Coast beachfront locales with its open and modern dining room and refreshing California cuisine. Executive Chef Dustin Lewandowski masters Chef Wolfgang Puck’s distinctive culinary style and transforms classic American bar and grill food with irresistible results. Lunch features a selection of elegant and approachable pizzas and sandwiches while the dinner menu expands to include a selection of tantalizing pastas and sophisticated interpretations of classic grill fare. Even bar snacks are given a gourmet facelift, like the irresistible Truffled Potato Chips with Maytag Blue Cheese.

Executive Chef and restaurateur Kerry Simon brings his distinctive style and culinary flair to the Palms Place with his eponymous restaurant Simon Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant blends the contemporary with an almost Op Art retro sensibility, with curved banquettes, geometric prints and wood accents juxtaposed against glass walls that provide glimpses of poolside activity for a distinctly Los Angeles style glamour. The menu is similarly eclectic and stylish, blending the fresh flavors of California cuisine, American comfort food classics and exotic Asian twists for such unique creations as the Sushi Pizza and Citrus Braised Shortribs paired with corn tempura …

Fun in the Sun The Cabana Grill is a refreshing take on poolside dining with summer fresh signature dishes and a relaxing atmosphere. Open for breakfast and lunch, this seasonal restaurant and snack bar is the perfect way to satisfy your post-swim cravings. For those looking to get out of the sun, the casual indoor dining area is a great place to grab a bite while you dry off.