Alan Albert’s. Here’s a new, retro steakhouse owned by one of the oldest and most beloved restaurants on the Strip, the Rosewood Grill. Across from the Monte Carlo, this new sensation serves up perfectly cooked steaks in a setting that would make Bugsy Siegel himself feel at home. Choose from extra touches like caramelized onions, plump mushrooms, or a red wine demi-glace to round out your dish. Alan Albert’s, 3763 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109. 702-795-4006.
Charlie Palmer Steak. If you’re a foodie’s foodie, then the Four Seasons Resort has your perfect destination. At Charlie Palmer Steak, it’s about the cuisine. Black Angus that’s been aged exactly twenty-one days tops a menu that also includes fresh seafood and pork. Like an understated businessman’s club from before the Great Crash, the service can be aloof and overly formal if you’re used to waiters with lots of flair. Bring your own monocle and stock ticker. Charlie Palmer Steak, Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89119. 702-632-5120.
The Golden Steer. Sure, Vegas has blossomed with brilliant new eateries that serve world-class steak. For the authentic Las Vegas steak house experience, visit the real thing. Locals and savvy travelers have been ditching the Strip for over forty years to indulge in some of the country’s best steaks. Jaded conventioneers leave the room wide-eyed from their near-religious encounters with the Porterhouse. Nobody cares that it’s in a slightly dodgy neighborhood. It’s that good. The Golden Steer, 308 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV89102. 702-384-4470.
