Presenting at CES is the best way I can think of to start the new year.  The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the world's largest annual trade show for consumer technology and America's largest annual trade show of any kind.  It is great to get away to the Las Vegas warmth and sun from the cold and snow, and I always enjoy seeing old friends and connecting with new ones.

But what I do not enjoy about CES are the lines to get into any restaurant no matter where it is, what type of cuisine it serves, the price of the food, or whose name is associated with it.  Plus, the name of the restaurant or the price of the total bill does not tell you anything about the quality of the food.  I feel inadequate about my knowledge of restaurants in Las Vegas, so I turned to my Twitter friends for some help.  Below is a list of restaurants recommended primarily by Event Professionals, whose opinion I trust more than any when it comes to food and service. 

Now I just need to remember to make a reservation to avoid those lines that I don't like!

 

AMERICAN

Grand Lux Cafe at Palazzo AND Venetian

Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay

Fix at Bellagio

Stack at Mirage

Nobhill Tavern at MGM

Yard House at Towne Square

Table 10 at Palazzo

Olives at Bellagio

 

ITALIAN

Maggiano's at Fashion Show Mall

Rao's at Caesar's Palace

Piero's on corner of Convention Center Drive/Paradise

 

MEXICAN

Diablo's Cantina at Monte Carlo

Pink Taco at Hard Rock Hotel

T&T (Tacos & Tequila) at Luxor

 

CUBAN

Cuba Cafe on Tropicana Avenue between Spencer & Eastern

 

CHINESE

Tao at Venetian

 

SUSHI

Shibuya at MGM

RA at Fashion Show Mall

Kabuki at Towne Square

Social House at Crystals in City Center

Little Buddha at the Palms

Ah-Sin at Paris

 

SEAFOOD

Sea Blue at MGM

McCormick & Schmicks on corner of Flamingo/Paradise

 

STEAKHOUSE

Delmonico's at Venetian

SW Steakhouse at Wynn

Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio

Craftsteak at MGM

StripSteak at Mandalay Bay

 

TAPAS

Firefly on Paradise

 

BREAKFAST

Bouchon at Venetian

Terrace Point Cafe at Wynn

 

FAST FOOD

In-n-Out Burger at various locations

California Pizza Kitchen at Fashion Show Mall AND Mirage AND Towne Square 

 

Many thanks for these suggestions!  What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas?  Let me know here!!