Strip and Off-Strip Seasonal Dining
The Las Vegas dining scene is offering diverse and celebratory meals this holiday season, ranging from sophisticated tasting menus at Strip resorts to traditional family favorites at local spots.
International and Fine Dining Journeys
Several high-end establishments are presenting unique holiday experiences. SUSHISAMBA at Grand Canal Shoppes is offering the five-course Festive Taste of Samba through December 31st for 160 dollars per person, featuring a fusion of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian flavors, including Ocean Trout Tiradito and Ribeye Tobanyaki with black truffle. Mercato Della Pescheria, also at Grand Canal Shoppes, is featuring a Feast of the Seven Fishes menu throughout December, highlighted by a selection of fresh seafood plates like Saffron Mussels ($29) and Mediterranean Seabass ($58). Eataly Las Vegas at Park MGM is hosting a comprehensive Italian celebration through December 28th, focusing on truffle season at Toscana Ristorante & Bar, alongside comforting treats like decadent cioccolato calda caramello hot chocolate.
For a luxurious end-of-year meal, Bazaar Meat Las Vegas is offering an opulent holiday tasting experience for Christmas and New Year’s Eve with signature items like Cotton Candy Foie Gras and Bushugyu A5 Japanese Wagyu. Jaleo Las Vegas is celebrating its 15th anniversary this December with a special menu featuring classic tapas from its original 2010 opening. The limited-time selection highlights authentic Spanish flavors through dishes like “Gin & Tonic” oysters, chilled almond soup with crab, and traditional Canary Island-style wrinkled potatoes.
Siegel’s 1941 at El Cortez Hotel & Casino will celebrate the holidays with two distinct special menus for guests. From December 14th through 22nd, the restaurant will serve a traditional Chanukah feast including Matzo Ball Soup and Potato Latkes, followed by a Christmas Day menu featuring Roasted Tom Turkey, Smithfield Ham, classic sides, and choice of pie.
Holiday Cocktail and Prix Fixe Menus
Casual dining spots are rolling out seasonal promotions. North Italia is running its Bar North Pole festive beverage menu through December 31st with drinks like Sweater Weather and Cocoa Claus, in addition to a $25 Holiday Lunch Prix Fixe through December 23rd. Ri Ra Irish Pub is offering a traditional Irish Christmas Dinner for $28.95 while supplies last, with choices of Roasted Turkey or Sakura smoked Jameson Honey Glazed Ham. Holsteins Shakes & Buns has introduced the extravagant Holiday Pecan Bam-Boozled Shake ($16-$20), an over-the-top milkshake topped with a full slice of pecan pie, available from December 9th to 31st.
Traditional Mexican Holiday Fare
Mexican restaurants are honoring heritage through classic holiday dishes, particularly tamales. The José Andrés Group’s China Poblano is holding its annual Tamale Festival throughout December, offering heirloom masa tamales like Tamal de Birria, with one dollar from every tamale sold benefiting the Three Square food bank. Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina is selling a variety of savory and sweet to-go tamales by the half or full dozen, encouraging customers to simplify their holiday meals. Mijo Modern Mexican at Durango Casino & Resort will celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with special dishes, including savory tamales and a festive red velvet tres leches cake with eggnog horchata ice cream ($15). Pinches Tacos is also bringing back a comforting bowl of homemade pozole alongside its charitable Shots with Santa event. El Dorado Cantina at Tivoli Village also hosts a slew of holiday events including Dinner with Santa on December 13, a holiday pajama brunch on December 21, and more!
Festive Brunches and Family Events
The holiday season also features family-friendly events centered around food. Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch is hosting a Grinchmas Brunch on Saturday, December 20th, with themed décor, a DJ, and a visit from the Grinch, in addition to a special Italian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menu featuring Tuscan prime rib ($62) or branzino ($52). Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has introduced its limited-time Festive Flavors menu for winter, featuring seasonal specialties like The Duo Pizza and the Cherry Pecan Salad. Guests can also enjoy holiday-themed desserts such as two unique cheesecakes and a selection of celebratory cocktails and mocktails, available until early March.
Honey Salt, a popular farm-to-table restaurant, is honoring Jewish traditions with special Hanukkah dishes like potato latkes and brisket from December 14th to 17th. For Christmas, the restaurant offers a convenient take-out-only feast serving four, featuring a choice of slow-braised beef or honey-bourbon ham with all the classic fixings and a Yule Log dessert, available for pickup on December 24th. Meanwhile, NORMS Restaurants is simplifying holiday cooking with its to-go-only Holiday Family Meal designed to feed four for $99.99. This convenient family-favorite includes a choice of Roasted Turkey Breast or Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham, classic sides like Mashed Potatoes and Stuffing, and a whole Pumpkin or Apple Pie. Better Buzz is celebrating the season with new festive drinks like the Candy Cane Best Drink Ever and Peppermint White Mocha, alongside a cozy Sausage & Gravy Breakfast Biscuit, all served in cheerful holiday cups.
