Off the topic of real estate and home staging, but as it is summer and I just returned from a short 5-day holiday to Vegas after the 4th of July and thought I’d share some of our finds with my readers. This post is about some of our favorite eating places in Vegas.  Others on activities and places will follow.

For anyone who has been to Las Vegas as well as those yet to go, Las Vegas is chock full of things to do, places to go, sites to see and of course places to eat.  Restaurant options in Vegas range from the well known buffets, fast food (chains and one offs), casual dining and formal establishments.  If you want it, you can find in Vegas! 

And depending on your situation, your options can vary.  Many places we've visited are children/family friendly and being vegatarians we sometimes have to browse several menus before finding places that will meet everyone's wishes.  And of course there are those more romantic places better suited to couples.  Hopefully some of our experiences will help with your planning on your next trip to Las Vegas.

As with most people who revisit places they’ve been, we have our ‘regular’ eating places we try to hit every time we’re in Vegas for the simple reasons of knowing we’re going to get a great meal and we won’t come away disappointed as you sometimes can when trying a completely new restaurant. So, here are a few suggestions on where to eat based on our personal preferences.

Peppermill: Located on the strip about 1 block south of Circus-Circus (next to Ross), the Peppermill is actually a standalone restaurant with its own parking lot. It offers a very unique décor on the inside and is apparently frequented often by the likes of CSI actors and Penn&Teller. Its open 24/7 and offers a comprehensive menu for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Prices are very reasonable and the portions large. We have been to Vegas 4 times and have made dinner at the Peppermill a ‘must do’ for each trip. Kids are happy with the offerings on the kids menu and of course love being able to have breakfast at any time. Very reasonable prices for very good food and an atmosphere that cannot be matched!

Café Bellagio: Located inside the Bellagio next to the botanical atrium, the Café offers a variety of items on its menu and fantastic views of the gardens. As it is after all the Bellagio, dressing up a bit for dinner doesn’t make you look/feel out of place in the well decorated restaurant. No children’s menu here but the staff are happy to let you split an adult portion between kids if desired.  This is also on our 'must do' list everytime we're in Vegas.  Actually sat at the table pictured below, though the atrium display changes often and currently is summer themed with a large ferris wheel as the main feature.

Mon Ami Gabi: A new one for us! Spotted this restaurant by noticing is outdoor seating area near the Effiel Tower at the Paris Hotel and a quick browse of its menu. Tried it the next night before seeing the Criss Angel Believe Cirque-de-Solae show at the Luxor. We walked at 4pm, and requested reservations for 5pm. Requested the balcony but were told reservations were only accepted for indoor seating and to request balcony seating when we showed up at 5pm. Got outdoor seating, and were placed alongside the railing with direct views across the strip to the Bellagio fountains. The menu is French Bistro styled and they offer an extensive wine selection if you like. Prices are consistent with proper sit-down strip restaurants but the quality is above some other chain places, in my opinion anyway. While temps outside were around 100 degrees, the combination of misters and the air conditioned ‘breeze’ coming out of the wide open walls to the interior, we were very comfortable sitting outside.

Bon Appetite!