The Mirage was considered the Las Vegas Strip’s first megaresort when it opened its doors in 1989 and the most expensive for its time at a cost of $630 million. It would also usher in a higher level of luxury, guest offerings and immersive fantasy with a Polynesian island vibe, including the 80-foot-tall atrium complete with lush vegetation. The Mirage continues its reputation as a longtime favorite for repeat visitors and a popular destination for the new generation by offering tons of amenities to enjoy a full day of vacationing. Here, we’ve rounded up three of our favorite spots to eat, drink and be merry. Enjoy!
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1. Bright and airy, Osteria Costa transports guests to the Amalfi Coast in both décor and cuisine. And it’s the cuisine that makes this restaurant a must-visit for anyone who comes to The Mirage. Just ask server Rocco Davi, a longtime favorite server at the restaurant (who, coincidentally, has worked at the property since it opened). “It’s classic Italian, but it’s the best classic Italian you’re ever going to have,” Davi says. “I’m so proud of our chef because I have no problem walking up to a table and asking how our food is because I always get the same response, ‘It’s incredible.’ I’m confident in every dish here; it’s just great food.” Don’t miss the seasonal dishes right now, which include the squash blossom pizza and arugula salad. For dessert, a true taste of the Italian coast comes by way of the limoncello trio of berry, lemon and grapefruit. Osteria also offers a great happy hour every night from 9-10 p.m., with small plates and wines by the glass for only $9 and specialty cocktails for $10.
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2. With the weather getting back to agreeable temperatures, the patio at Rhumbar Tropical Ultra Lounge is the perfect spot to chill with some cocktails. (And a cigar! They have a great selection.) The spacious outdoor space gives off a ’70s Miami vibe, and inside is a posh bar with lounge seating. At Rhumbar, the name of the game is rum cocktails, and boy, do they have an impressive selection with specialty cocktail highlights like the 100 Foot Wave with Coruba dark rum and the Rhumbar Baller Old-Fashioned with Flor de Caña 18-year rum. Group fun should include one of the colossal cocktails that are meant to be shared, like the eye-catching Kiwi…Do You Love Me? and the Call the Fuzz Mimosa Tower. Keeping the party going each night are live DJs that get people up on their feet with a mix of musical genres.
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3. With so much on your Vegas to-do list—from shows, dining and shopping to gambling and paying for your room—The Mirage has come in clutch by offering visitors free live entertainment nightly at the property. For a more social vibe (and in the heart of all the action on the casino floor), Center Bar offers live rock, pop and indie music from local bands and singers like Swipe Right, Ashley Red and Rock 702, in addition to DJs. Over at Parlor Cocktail Lounge, guests can relax in the intimate environment reminiscent of a speakeasy while listening to dueling pianos, acoustic duos and trios and pop sets from bands like Pop Rebels Duo and Downtown Avenue.
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