Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in The STRAT Hotel & Casino

Best Italian food I have in Vegas ! The duck confit pizza was out of this world. The cauliflower starter was full of flavors. The tuna crudo and the roasted beet salad were so delicious

The Golden steer is a classic steakhouse in every sense of the word. It's absolutely understandable why the who's who of Old Vegas used to frequent the golden steer! Everything from the cocktails through the meal and into dessert was first rate. Love the tableside Caesar and cherries jubilee! The steak and lobster tail were excellent. It's certainly a little spendy, but for what you get I felt like it was a wonderful value for a special evening that I will not forget. This may have been my first but will not be my last visit here!

The food and staff at Mon Ami Gabi were top notch. Service was quick, friendly and professional. The food we ordered came out quickly and was delicious. The restaurant has a cozy vibe and the outdoor seating has a front row view of the Bellagio fountains. The prices are what you would expect for fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip, overall it was a great experience and I would go again the next time I am in the area.

We enjoyed our experience at Oscar’s. The atmosphere sitting in the glass dining room is what makes this place nice for us. The server was very nice just a bit slow for our preference. The steaks, sides, salads and lobster bisque soup all were excellent. I wouldn’t recommend the burger. For $24 it was overcooked and unimpressive. No joke an In-N-Out burger is much tastier. Lots of competition among steakhouses in Las Vegas. This is a legendary one but it’s not in our top 5 in town.

The highlight of our recent Las Vegas trip was dinner at Mae Daly’s at the north end of Strip near the Strat. This relatively new restaurant has an interesting backstory and pedigreed ownership, plus a 1920s Art deco vibe and calm, cool design. I loved the tiny black and white tile daisies on the floor and the giant bar with plush, rich green bar stools. Extra points for underbar purse hooks AND charging stations under the bar overhang. We made a last-minute reservation through Open Table because we were in the area—casually dressed (tech pants and plaid button up shirt for him, cropped slacks and a sweatshirt for me). Despite our lack of sharp dress, we were welcomed warmly by Tommy and offered a lovely window table in the bar area, which was less formal than the main dining area. Carrie served us in a genuine pleasant, friendly, warm manner, answering questions about the menu, beef sourcing and the restaurant history. We both enjoyed the wedge salad which came with house-made blue cheese dressing plus a bonus of a bright Champagne vinaigrette which made a fantastic flavor combination. The star of the meal however was the ⭐️16 oz bone-out ribeye, cooked medium and served over fresh herbs. We thoroughly enjoyed the crusty, full-flavor beef. We also shared the au gratin potatoes, served in a hot skillet, and preordered the chocolate soufle, which was just perfectly decadent to top off the meal. I suggest a nice cup of coffee to go with your dessert. You’ll note there’s no salt & pepper on the tables—because the food is presented perfectly seasoned. After our meal, Carrie introduced us to Richard, the owner himself, and we peppered him with more beef questions. He was gracious and knowledgeable. Our personal interactions with the wonderful people representing this restaurant made our night and truly made us feel welcomed. Of note, we’d had pricy Valentine’s Day steak at a prominent hotel/casino the night prior. Hands down we would choose Mae Daly next time!