THE STRIP. This spin-off of the ultra-popular New York restaurant, all curved lines and polished woods, offers Las Vegas denizens great food options amid beautiful scenery. Food choices are a mixture of traditional American fare and new twists on old favorites, like roasted monkfish tail with black winter truffles or prosciutto-crusted pork tenderloin. The dining room features a tranquil waterfall and swans. Check out the wine tower as you savor à la carte or prix fixe dinners.

THE STRIP. This classic Las Vegas steakhouse successfully merges a traditional hunt-club theme with NYC-style leather booths and rich wood paneling. Stylish brass lamps and paintings of the "great fox hunt" add lodge-like charm. From split broiled lobsters and rack of lamb to premium American steaks and pineapple-roasted Chilean sea bass, the menu runs the gamut, featuring a bevy of delicious entrees to suit any appetite. Save room for desserts ­ they're taken seriously at Bally's.

THE STRIP. One of celebrity-chef Emeril Lagasse's brainchildren, this Big Easy-style steakhouse has received more than its fair share of positive publicity. Vaulted ceilings, a working petit grand piano, and French doors carry the New Orleans theme to the hilt. Meanwhile, a wine list that very nearly dwarfs the Las Vegas telephone directory lets diners know that "high living" is not taken lightly. House specialties are too many to list, but stalwarts include a fabulous NY strip, a bone-in rib-eye, and a brilliant porterhouse. The professional waitstaff, groomed to be both attentive and courteous, help to make this one truly unforgettable dining experience.

WEST LAS VEGAS. A favorite with romantics, this unique restaurant impresses with its intimately arranged tables, autumn walls, original local artwork, and fabulous New American menu. Owners Michael and Wendy Jordan, groomed in New Orleans, serve up regional specialties including the rosemary red wine lamb shank, lamb carpaccio with arugula, and Norris farms quail with garlic spinach. An impressive, internationally flavored wine list only serves to enhance the dining experience.