List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Las Vegas
This article contains a complete list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Las Vegas and the surrounding area. The Michelin Guides have been published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900. They were designed as a guide to tell drivers about eateries they recommended to visit and to subtly sponsor their tires, by encouraging drivers to use their cars more and therefore need to replace the tires as they wore out. Over time, the stars that were given out started to become more valuable.[1]
Multiple anonymous Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants several times. They rate the restaurants on five criteria: "quality of products", "mastery of flavor and cooking techniques", "the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience", "value for money", and "consistency between inspectors' visits".[1][2] Inspectors have at least ten years of expertise and create a list of popular restaurants supported by media reports, reviews, and diner popularity. If they reach a consensus, Michelin awards restaurants from one to three stars based on its evaluation methodology: One star means "high-quality cooking, worth a stop", two stars signify "excellent cooking, worth a detour", and three stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".[3] The stars are not permanent and restaurants are constantly being re-evaluated. If the criteria are not met, the restaurant will lose its stars.[1]
The Michelin Guide was published for Las Vegas in 2008 and 2009[4] and covers restaurants located on the Las Vegas Strip, areas to the east and west of the Strip as well as Downtown Las Vegas. In 2010, the publication of the Michelin Guide was suspended for Las Vegas citing the economic climate.[5]
Lists
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Location | 2008 | 2009 | No guide (2010 – 2024) |
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| Alex | French | Las Vegas Strip – Wynn Las Vegas |  |
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Closed (2011)[6] |
| Alizé | French | Paradise – Palms Casino Resort |  |
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Closed (2017)[7] |
| Andre's | French | Downtown Las Vegas | |
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Closed (2009)[8] |
| Aureole | New American | Las Vegas Strip – Mandalay Bay | |
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Closed (2023)[9] |
| Bradley Ogden | American | Las Vegas Strip – Caesars Palace | |
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Closed (2012)[10] |
| DB Brasserie | French | Las Vegas Strip – Wynn Las Vegas | |
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Closed (2017)[11] |
| DJT | New American | Las Vegas Strip – Trump Las Vegas | —
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| Restaurant Guy Savoy | French | Las Vegas Strip – Caesars Palace | |
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| Joël Robuchon | French | Las Vegas Strip – MGM Grand |  |
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| L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon | French | Las Vegas Strip – MGM Grand | |
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| Le Cirque | French | Las Vegas Strip – Bellagio | |
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| Mesa Grill | Southwestern | Las Vegas Strip – Caesars Palace | |
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Closed (2020)[12] |
| Michael Mina | Seafood | Las Vegas Strip – Bellagio | |
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| Mix | Contemporary | Las Vegas Strip – Mandalay Bay | |
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Closed (2015)[13] |
| Nobu | Japanese | Paradise – Hard Rock [a] | |
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| Picasso | French | Las Vegas Strip – Bellagio | |
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Closed (2024)[14] |
| Restaurant Charlie | Seafood | Las Vegas Strip – The Pallazzo | —
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Closed (2010)[15] |
| Wing Lei | Chinese | Las Vegas Strip – Wynn Las Vegas | |
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Indicates a restaurant with one Michelin star |
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Indicates a restaurant with two Michelin stars |
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Indicates a restaurant with three Michelin stars |
See also
[edit]- List of Michelin 3-star restaurants in the United States
- List of restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley
Notes
[edit]- ^ The location was originally known as the Hard Rock and later rebranded to Virgin Hotels. This is not to be confused with the location known as The Mirage which was subsequently rebranded to the Hard Rock
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Buchwald, Elisabeth (10 February 2024). "Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?". CNN. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "How Restaurants Get Michelin Stars: A Brief History of the Michelin Guide". Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. 9 February 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Rachel (24 June 2008). "Q&A: Michelin stars". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Michelin Guides Worldwide". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ West, Jinae (2009-06-26). "Michelin: Bad economy means no 2010 guide in Las Vegas". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on 2010-08-14. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Sarah Feldberg. "Chef Alex Stratta's Alex at the Wynn to close its doors Jan. 15". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "Palms closes another restaurant, Alize, at end of year". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2017-11-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "Downtown bids adieu to Andre's". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2009-01-05. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Karel, Janna (2023-02-08). "Say Goodbye to the Wine Angels as Aureole Closes to Make Room for 'Top Chef' Stars". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Stapleton, Susan (2012-06-22). "It's Official: Bradley Ogden Is Closing on Aug. 5". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Stapleton, Susan (2016-12-28). "Daniel Boulud's DB Brasserie Has a Closing Date". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Stapleton, Susan (2020-10-23). "Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Closes in November to Make Way for His New Italian Restaurant". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Stapleton, Susan (2015-05-20). "Now Alain Ducasse's Mix Has a Closing Date". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Karel, Janna (2024-05-16). "Legendary Las Vegas Strip Restaurant Is Closing as Chef Julian Serrano Steps Down". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Morabito, Greg (2010-03-19). "Shocker: Charlie Trotter Shutters Restaurant Charlie in Vegas". Eater. Archived from the original on 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Balla, Lesley (2007-11-09). "BREAKING: Michelin Stars ARE OUT". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "Michelin Reveals 2009 Restaurant and Hotel Selections for Los Angeles and Las Vegas". www.hotelnewsresource.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
Bibliography
[edit]- Michelin Guide Las Vegas 2008. Michelin Travel Publications. 2008. ISBN 978-2-06-712989-4.
- Michelin Guide Las Vegas 2009. Michelin Travel Publications. 2009. ISBN 978-2-06-713709-7.
