Celebrity-Owned Restaurants That Are Actually Worth Visiting in Las Vegas

I don't see any text to paraphrase. Please provide the text you'd like me to paraphrase. Year in — Looking back at the last 12 months in Las Vegas's culinary world, we got in touch with the city's top food writers, reporters, and bloggers to hear their thoughts on local trends, standout establishments, and the most notable newcomers. Here's what they have to say about the celebrity-owned restaurants that are definitely worth visiting in 2024.

A timeless classic that has endured for generations.

Melissa Sheckells, editor of the Town Magazine and a writer for the Hollywood Reporter and other publications.

It's a feast for the eyes. Its grand, over-the-top decor perfectly captures the historic personality of the Flamingo Hotel, even more so than the hotel itself does.

NFL legend Emmitt Smith drops by about once a month, but the main attraction is actually chef Antwan Ellis. With experience from high-end steakhouses, chef Antwan's new menu has something for everyone - like super tender Chilean seabass, Creole shrimp (Emmitt's go-to) with Cajun spices and a sauce that's so good chef Antwan suggests saving it for your steak. Ethnic Italian-style Trottole pasta is a standout with truffle butter, shaved truffle, browned butter, and parmesan, while Emmitt's dessert favorite is a butter cake with vanilla bean ice cream and rich bourbon-salted caramel sauce made with NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson's own bourbon. The menu also features an impressive 14-ounce American Wagyu New York Strip sourced from the Texas farm Rosewood, boasting a robust flavor. It's also worth noting that the prices are surprisingly affordable, especially considering it's located in the Fashion Show Mall on the famous Vegas Strip, and they still offer complimentary parking.

— Bob Barnes, a freelance writer for multiple publications including Vegas Prime Magazine, Vegas, and Gayot.

It's worth taking a trip to the Strip just for the pastries.

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BBQ Mexicana

Dominique Ansel

adding a new Korean dining option to Caesars Palace.

— Rob Kachelriess, Las Vegas Editor at City Cast Las Vegas