We know you won’t always be checking out the racing action, so we’ve compiled a resource to help you make the most of your downtime–nightlife, restaurant listings and more.
Nightlife
1 OAK DJ Buza 2/19, DJ Dash 2/21, DJ Wellman 2/22. The Mirage, Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 702.693.8300
APEX The Palms, Thurs.-Sun. 702.953.7665
CHATEAU Paris, Wed.-Sat. 702.776.7770
CLUB 101 Sahara Las Vegas, Fri.-Sat. 702.761.7618
DRAI’S NIGHTCLUB Keyshia Cole 2/16, Fabolous 2/21, Migos 2/22, DJ Franzen 2/23. The Cromwell, Thurs.-Sun. 702.777.3800
DRAI’S AFTERHOURS The Cromwell, Thurs.-Sun. 702.777.3800
ENCORE BEACH CLUB Dillon Francis 2/19. Encore, Wed. 702.770.7300
FOUNDATION ROOM DJ Sam I Am 2/21, DJ Kittie 2/22. Mandalay Bay, nightly. 702.632.7631
HAKKASAN O.T. Genasis 2/16, 4B 2/20, Party Favor 2/21, Steve Aoki 2/22, DJ Spider 2/23. MGM Grand, Thurs.-Sun. 702.891.3838
JEWEL Desiigner 2/17, DJ Scooter 2/21, DJ Drama 2/22. Aria, Mon. & Thurs.-Sat. 702.590.8000
LIGHT DJ Murat 2/19, E-40 2/21, Paul Wall 2/22. Mandalay Bay, Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 702.632.4700
MAMA RABBIT Crykit 2/19, DJ Zo 2/20, Technicolor 2/21. Park MGM, Tues.-Sat. 702.730.7777
MARQUEE Eric DLux 2/17, Benny Benassi 2/21, Mustard 2/22. The Cosmopolitan, Mon. & Fri.-Sat. 702.333.9000
THE MAYFAIR SUPPER CLUB Bellagio, nightly. 702.693.8561
OMNIA Nghtmre 2/18, Zedd 2/21, Loud Luxury 2/22. Caesars Palace, Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. 702.785.6200
ON THE RECORD DJ Neva 2/19, Tony Tone 2/21, DJ Zo 2/22. Park MGM, Wed.-Sat. 702.730.6773
TAO Ruckus 2/20, Four Color Zack 2/21, Justin Credible 2/22. The Venetian, Thurs.-Sat. 702.388.8588
XS Valentino Khan 2/16, Dillon Francis 2/21, The Chainsmokers 2/22, Elephante 2/23. Encore, Fri.-Mon. 702.770.7300
Dining
Aria
Blossom Choose your own adventure from the nearly 100 dishes at this Chinese eatery, everything from kung pao chicken to pan-fried peppers. Recommended dish: Peking duck
Bally’s
BLT Steak Indulge in all the trappings of the traditional steakhouse: dry-aged beef, seafood platters, wedge salads and five preparations of potatoes. Recommended dish: Peanut butter chocolate mousse
Bellagio
Harvest by Roy Ellamar Sustainable, seasonal, regional ingredients are the stars. Don’t miss the roving snack wagon serving tasty nibbles of whatever’s fresh. Recommended dish: Sea bass crudo
Caesars Palace
Restaurant Guy Savoy For French fine dining, it hardly gets better than Guy Savoy. Try a tasting and let the kitchen prepare you the meal of a lifetime. Recommended dish: Artichoke and black truffle soup
Circus Circus
The Steak House Serving dry-aged steaks for more than 30 years. If you long for vintage Vegas, you’ll find it alive and well here. Recommended dish: Porterhouse
Four Seasons Hotel
Veranda Enjoy modern American cuisine on the poolside patio at this eatery known for its weekend brunch spreads with a diet-demolishing buffet. Recommended dish: Bananas Foster French toast
Gold Coast
Cornerstone A steakhouse meal that won’t blow your budget. Don’t miss the whiskey library’s impressive lineup. Recommended dish: Cedar-planked salmon
Harrah’s
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Steak comes with sizzle at this American favorite, which serves its cuts on 500-degree plates. Start with blue crab cakes before getting down to beefy business. Recommended dish: Filet
The Linq Hotel
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar Take a trip to Flavortown and free yourself of dining pretensions. Casual fare like tacos, burgers and ribs get that signature Fieri twist. Recommended dish: Trash Can Nachos
Luxor
Tender Steak & Seafood A twist on the traditional steakhouse, everything from bison ribeye to wild line-caught salmon. Recommended dish: Domestic Lamb LolliChops
Mandalay Bay
Aureole Charlie Palmer’s gem exemplifies modern American cooking, with presentations that pull from international influences. Recommended dish: Mary’s chicken breast
MGM Grand
Joël Robuchon Dinner here is one to remember, thanks to the impressive wine list, the decadent dishes and truly epic bread cart. Recommended dish: Truffled langoustine ravioli in a foie gras sauce with simmered green cabbage
The Mirage
Tom Colicchio’s Heritage Steak An immaculate, relaxing dark-wood decor perfectly complements a menu chock-full of great cuts. Recommended dessert: The Ice Cream Social
New York-New York
Gallagher’s Steakhouse White tablecloths and red meat, that’s the vibe at this outpost of this N.Y. institution, which specializes in prime beef dry-aged on the premises. Recommended dish: Dry-aged New York strip
The Palazzo
Lavo Come for the pasta, stay for the party at this Stripside restaurant and lounge, where the menu hews toward Italian classics. Recommended dish: “The Meatball,” served with whipped ricotta
Palms
Shark Bobby Flay’s latest foray into Las Vegas is a celebration of seafood and sushi, but meat and chicken lovers will find plenty to enjoy as well. Recommended dish: Cured salmon and egg tostada
Paris
Eiffel Tower Restaurant Some of the Strip’s best views are from this 11th-floor dining room, featuring fine dining fare like foie gras torchon and Rossini-style filet mignon. Recommended dish: Vegetable and quinoa Wellington
Park MGM
Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar This dark, swanky steakhouse welcomes diners with leather booths, excellent cocktails and delicious cuts of beef. Recommended dish: Seafood tower
Plaza
Oscar’s Former Mayor Oscar Goodman is a link to Las Vegas’ old-school past, as is his restaurant. Start with a Consigliere (bourbon, cheery Heering and sweet vermouth), then dig into entrées like Nicky’s Roasted Chicken. Recommended dish: Conforte’s Corn and Crab Bisque
Sahara Las Vegas
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Choosing is the hard part at this “meaterie,” where carnivores are beckoned by a bevy of earthly delights. Recommended dish: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
The STRAT
Top of the World Dinner tastes better at 800 feet. Come for the view, but stay for the excellent continental cooking, like Scottish salmon or Maryland crab-stuffed chicken. Recommended dish: Lobster bisque
Tropicana Las Vegas
Robert Irvine’s Public House Comfort food gets a glorious spin at the celebrity chef’s decked-out restaurant. Recommended dish: The F&K Burger, meant to be eaten with—what else?—a fork and knife
The Venetian
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Consider it Southern cooking with soul and an edge. That means bread-and-butter fried okra and deviled eggs with trout roe—creative comfort food. Recommended dish: Chicken ’n’ watermelon ’n’ waffles
Westgate Las Vegas
Edge Steakhouse It’s worth venturing off-Strip for this under-the-radar restaurant where serious steaks are offered alongside more exciting fare and the wine list has earned awards. Recommended dish: Wagyu striploin and ribs