The 18 Best Restaurants Worth Leaving the Strip for in Las Vegas

This round-up of essential restaurants looks away from the neon lights of the Strip to highlight the chefs and restaurants who provide specific culinary traditions, memorable hospitality experiences, and compelling food in the areas where Las Vegas locals actually live. The list spans myriad cuisines and price points, recognizes accomplished chefs who have become stars in their own right, and details when to go and what to order. These are the restaurants that locals make their neighborhood haunts and intrepid tourists know merit the cost of a 15-minute rideshare away from the casino bubble on Las Vegas Boulevard.

In this map, write-ups describe what makes these restaurants exemplary, and also include the relevant information you need to know before you go. A rough price range denotes $ for quick, inexpensive meals with dishes largely under $30, to $$$$ for places where entrees exceed $150. 

For this update, social media favorite Big Dan Shanxi Taste and splashy upscale Indian restaurant Tamba join the list while Kaiseki Yuzu and the now-closed Vetri leave it.

Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic food cities in the world. For more superlative dining, check the essential guide to dining on the Las Vegas Strip.