The first thing that will strike you about Water Grill is its location: It’s probably one of the best people-watching spots in all of the Las Vegas Strip, perfectly placed along the promenade of The Forum Shops. It’s also one of the most welcoming restaurants you’ll frequent, with a brightly lit interior dominated by light-colored woods and a marine décor. And best of all, its menu is a perfect complement to the surroundings—full of options.

The cocktail menu alone is dizzying, accommodating fans of every spirit type. Vodka fans can enjoy a Maritime Mule, a variation on the Moscow type, while rye aficionados get to try the Campfire Sling, made with maple syrup and chocolate bitters.

Appetizers include wild Spanish octopus, as great to look as it is to eat, served charcoal-grilled and served with fingerling potatoes, niçoise olives and roasted tomatoes. The Icelandic, beer-battered codfish tacos are a perfect shareable plate and guaranteed to get your tastebuds ready for the flavors to follow.

Here’s where it gets difficult. You have your choice of sushi, an extensive raw bar, chilled shellfish, seafood and steak. Yeah, we don’t know what you should order, either, but highlights definitely include wild Columbian River king salmon, served with heirloom carrots and vadouvan curry butter, the Double R Ranch 8-ounce filet mignon, farmed Ecuadorian shrimp and grits, served with merguez sausage ragout, and live wild Santa Barbara spot prawns, accompanied with black olive tapenade, toasted quinoa and citrus salad. Bottom line: You really can’t go wrong here.

Finish off your experience with one of many desserts, including the banana chocolate sundae, flecked with chocolate-covered corn flakes, alaea red sea salt-coated caramel bread pudding, and maple cheesecake.

The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702.832.4777

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