If you’ve been searching for the right spot on the Las Vegas Strip for a quick but satisfying bite that’s within range of a cozy sports bar and all its television screens, look no further than Park MGM’s delicious Side Betty Grill (702.531.2186). Adjacent to the renovated BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar with a menu originated by the team behind Bavette’s Steakhouse, this tasty little nook just happens to serve one of the crunchiest spicy fried chicken sandwiches and one of the best double cheeseburgers you can find anywhere in the city. Take our advice and take your break from the big game at Side Betty.
Speaking of fried chicken, one of Vegas’ favorite places for chicken and waffles has expanded with a sixth location in the Summerlin area. Hash House A Go Go (702.718.4646) is serving up all its signature brunch dishes like meatloaf hash, candied bacon and banana-cinnamon French toast at the casual new spot near Red Rock Resort, and you can also find this food in Henderson, on West Sahara Avenue, downtown at the Plaza, at The Linq Hotel and just off the Strip at the Rio.
Another beloved local haunt also expanded to kick off the new year when the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill (702.476.5818) opened another eatery on St. Rose Parkway in Henderson. This is the spot to satisfy your cravings for beef and lamb gyros, falafel pita sandwiches, grilled steak souvlaki and much more.
One of the newest culinary hot spots in town planted its flag at the Tivoli Village center on the west side. Al Solito Posto (702.463.6781) is a new take on Italian classics from chef James Trees, who has already captivated locals and Las Vegas visitors with his hip Esther’s Kitchen downtown. This bigger, service-oriented dining space is serving up elevated versions of everyone’s favorites like eggplant Parm, seafood cioppino and Sunday gravy with braised short rib, meatballs and veal.
If you’re seeking similarly homey Italian cuisine back on Las Vegas Boulevard, check out Carmine’s (702.473.9700) at The Forum Shops at Caesars, famous for its gigantic family-sized portions, spicy scarpariello chicken wings and porterhouse pizzaiola. For a lighter touch, head across the street to The Cromwell and sample elegant cuisine at Giada (855.442.3271). Don’t miss the pesto arancini, spaghetti with shrimp and lemon and risotto with crab and scallops.
Whether or not there’s football to watch, Sundays are always for brunch in Las Vegas. At Bellagio, Sadelle’s (702.693.7075) continues to up the ante with pristine cuisine in one of the most beautiful rooms in any casino resort. Keep it simple with house-smoked salmon on a bagel with eggs or indulge with the Vegas omelet loaded with bacon and American and Muenster cheeses. On the east side, The Stove (702.625.5216) has grown into a neighborhood cornerstone thanks to amazing views and incredible food like short rib empanadas, pecan pancakes and suckling pig eggs Benedict. And out west, Americana (702.331.5565) offers a serene lakeside setting plus shrimp and grits, tuna poke bowls, steak and eggs or a grilled chicken BLT on a sweet Hawaiian bun. This city knows how to wrap up a weekend.
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