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The Best Steakhouses in Las Vegas
Steak is a Las Vegas art form, and the lineup has shifted a lot. Here are the steakhouses worth booking in 2026, from Strip showstoppers to downtown classics and locals’ favorites, plus a note on the ones that have closed or moved.
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A few names from older lists are gone: CarneVino at Palazzo, Craftsteak at MGM Grand, the Camelot Steakhouse at Excalibur, and the steakhouses inside the now-demolished Fiesta Henderson and Texas Station. Smith & Wollensky did not close, it moved from its freestanding Strip building to the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian.
The steakhouses worth booking now
A spread of big-night Strip rooms, a couple of downtown classics, and the locals’ spots I actually go back to. Reservations are smart at all of them, and hours move around, so confirm before you go.
SW Steakhouse
My top all-around pick. Excellent steaks and a patio over the Lake of Dreams with a light-and-water show through dinner. Splurge-worthy and one of the prettiest tables in town.
Gordon Ramsay Steak
A theatrical, Union-Jack-tunneled room with a strong beef Wellington and a lively scene. The most fun of the celebrity-chef steakhouses, and great for a group.
StripSteak by Michael Mina
Known for butter-poached cuts and a serious steak program in a sleek room. A reliably excellent choice on the south end of the Strip.
Delmonico Steakhouse
Emeril Lagasse’s steakhouse with a New Orleans accent and a huge wine list. A longtime favorite that still brings it, and home to a great bone-in ribeye.
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
A modern, polished steakhouse from Wolfgang Puck with top-grade beef and a see-and-be-seen bar scene. A dependable special-occasion pick.
Jean Georges Steakhouse
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s refined take on the steakhouse at Aria, with elevated sides and a sleek modern room. Quietly one of the best on the Strip.
Prime Steakhouse
Another Jean-Georges room, this one overlooking the Bellagio fountains in a plush, park-inspired setting. Book a patio table and time the fountains.
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
Not a classic steakhouse so much as a meat-lover’s playground, with tableside carving and playful small plates. Many locals name it the best on the north end.
The Golden Steer
Open since 1958 and dripping with Rat Pack history, this red-booth throwback still does tableside Caesar and bananas Foster. The most old-Vegas steak dinner you can have.
Vic & Anthony’s
Downtown’s classic special-occasion steakhouse, clubby and consistent, with prime beef and a strong seafood tower. A reliable Fremont Street pick.
Barry’s Downtown Prime
The buzzy modern steakhouse inside Circa, with a supper-club feel and generous portions. The best of the new downtown dining wave.
Hank’s Fine Steaks
Henderson’s go-to for a dressed-up steak night without driving to the Strip, with live music some nights and a classic supper-club vibe. Also worth knowing on the locals’ side: T-Bones at Red Rock and the old-school Steak House at Circus Circus.
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