Must-see restaurants in The Southwest

  • DW Bistro

    Las Vegas

    This smart bistro serves Jamaican and New Mexican dishes in convivial surrounds.

  • Oyshi Sushi

    Las Vegas

    A local favorite for off-Strip sushi at reasonable prices.

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    Bob Taylor's Ranch House

    Las Vegas

    A steakhouse located on the former outskirts of town, Bob Taylor's keeps alive the pre-metropolis era when Las Vegas was a Western ranch town. It's worth…

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    Hakkasan

    Las Vegas

    For see-and-be-seen dining or a splashy date night, few restaurants on the Strip beat this dramatic Chinese restaurant, with futuristic neo-Asian accents…

  • Evel Pie

    Las Vegas

    What could make legit NYC-style pizza even better along Downtown Las Vegas' Fremont St? Evel Pie, that's what. This funky restaurant features authentic…

  • Pho Vietnamese at the Coffee Shop

    Las Vegas

    Treasure Island's standard-issue casino coffee shop does comfort food around the clock, from the 'Tower of French Toast' to giant overstuffed baked…

  • Best Western Ruby’s Inn

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Ruby’s operates two restaurants: a full-service dining room and buffet off the hotel lobby, and an economical diner that serves pizza, burgers and fried…

  • Great Basin Brewing Co

    Reno

    There's a debate in town over who brews the best beer, Great Basin or Sierra Nevada. We're not picking sides, but we do give extra points to Great Basin…

  • Village Street Eateries

    Las Vegas

    The cobblestone streets of NYNY's Greenwich Village are bursting with budget options: authentic Greenberg & Sons Deli; Broadway Burger Bar for patties…

  • Hash House a Go Go

    Las Vegas

    Fill up on this SoCal import's 'twisted farm food,' which has to be seen to be believed. The pancakes are as big as tractor tires, while farm-egg…

  • STK

    Las Vegas

    With the motto 'Not your daddy's steakhouse' and flush with fashionistas, high rollers and hipsters, Cosmo's STK rocks a nightclub vibe with DJs that you…

  • Firefly

    Las Vegas

    Firefly is always packed with a local crowd who come for the Spanish and Latin American tapas, including patatas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates and…

  • PRIME Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    Slightly past its prime, this fountain-side steakhouse, adorned with gilt chandeliers and plush velvet curtains, reveals a fantastic menu of not just…

  • Veranda

    Las Vegas

    With poolside seating, this upper-crust oasis at the Four Seasons Hotel feels far away from the ding-ding-ding of slot machines. During the week, expect…

  • Lone Spur Cafe

    Arizona

    There's just one rule at this cowboy-themed cafe: when choosing a side at breakfast, always order the biscuit with sausage gravy, never the toast. You can…

  • Taqueria Cañonita

    Las Vegas

    Beside the Venetian's indoor canal, this vibrant eatery serves contemporary Mexican dishes out of an open kitchen – try the fresh, colorful ceviche trio,…

  • Hussong's Cantina

    Las Vegas

    This Baja-style cantina brings rowdy, south-of-the-border attitude to Mandalay Bay's mall. Although the original Hussong's down in Ensenada claims to have…

  • Tao

    Las Vegas

    Feng shui design pervades this over-the-top Asian bistro, where an enormous Buddha floats above an infinity pool. Tableside dim-sum service uses…

  • Cress on Oak Creek

    Sedona

    Featuring refined American cuisine with a French accent, the menu at this restaurant at L'Auberge de Sedona changes seasonally (you might find spring…

  • Lindo Michoacan

    Las Vegas

    Handmade ceramics and faux adobe walls make this hideout feel far away from the Strip. Family recipes fill the gigantic and satisfying menu of Mexican…

  • Peacock Room & Bar

    Arizona

    The art deco dining room at the Hassayampa Inn is famous for its classic American dinners, but breakfast and lunch shouldn't be spurned: eggs with blue…

  • Lutes Casino

    Arizona

    You won't find any roulette or slots at this charismatic 1920s-era hangout, just a warehouse-sized gathering spot. What's here? Attic-like treasures…

  • Harvey House Cafe

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Harvey House, conveniently located close to the rim, offers table-service with a standard menu of sub-par burgers, fajitas, salads and pastas. The…

  • Food Trucks

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    From about 11am to 3pm, and until 5pm June through August, two food trucks station at various spots throughout the South Rim. The Desert Dog sells hot…

  • SW Steakhouse

    Las Vegas

    Bearing Steve Wynn's own initials, this is not just any casino steakhouse: it's perched on the shore of the petite Lake of Dreams. A well-executed classic…

  • Yolös

    Las Vegas

    Duck underneath a searingly yellow sign into this casino cantina, where the Mexican and Southwestern menu holds surprises that include comparatively fair…

  • Rene at Tlaquepaque

    Sedona

    Specializing in French cuisine with Southwestern touches, Rene does meat best (lamb is a specialty), but even lunches go well beyond the ­sandwich/burger…

  • Crush

    Las Vegas

    Off the casino floor, an airy dining room and a cozy wine-cellar room compose this casual eatery and wine bar. On the seasonal Mediterranean menu, crispy…

  • Vickie's Diner

    Las Vegas

    It's remarkable that there's been a diner here so long, although it's changed hands over the years. Vickie's is a friendly, no-frills, no-fuss (and let's…

  • El Rancho Restaurant

    New Mexico

    Western-themed restaurant, serving steaks, burgers and salads. Dishes are named for movie stars, on a decidedly pre-feminist menu where 'leading ladies'…

  • Buddy V's Ristorante

    Las Vegas

    Owned by TV's Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro, this unfussy Italian spot piles on the nostalgia with red-and-white checked napkins, New Jersey–style fried…

  • Brasserie Saint James

    Reno

    A huge selection of rotating beers are brewed on-site at this cavernous gastropub, where locals gather over barbecue ribs, steak and other meaty meals…

  • Giada

    Las Vegas

    Food Network celebrity chef Giada de Laurentiis has found her home off-screen feeding the jolly crowd of the Cromwell hotel, with rich and rustic, home…

  • Yo Mama's Grill

    New Mexico

    The exterior says '1970s fast food restaurant,' but the interior evokes mid-century diner cool. This is a solid spot to fuel up before heading west on US…

  • Hub Restaurant & Ice-Creamery

    Tucson

    Exposed bricks, a lofty ceiling, sleek booths and a walk-up ice-cream stand beside the hostess desk – industrial chic takes a Mayberry spin. Upscale…

  • Le Thai

    Las Vegas

    Although tasting none too authentic, this unpretentious Thai eatery has a lot going for it: a prime location next door to the hipster bars of Fremont East…

  • Tiny's Saloon & Steakhouse

    Tucson

    Motorcycles are lined up like horses in front of this well-worn watering hole just west of the city. Inside, once your eyes adjust, slide into a booth,…

  • Taos Pizza Out Back

    Taos

    Pizza dreams come true with every possible ingredient under the sun at Taos' top pie palace; for example, the recommended Vera Cruz has chicken breast and…

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