Dining with a View in Las Vegas

Whether you are enjoying Sunday brunch, taking a long lunch or savoring supper in Las Vegas, there is something to be said about a killer view as the perfect complement to an exquisitely prepared meal.

Soaring high atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, miX is the perfect combination of culinary art, cutting-edge interior design and astounding vistas of The Strip. Helmed by famed chef Alain Ducasse, miX offers contemporary and classic French and American dishes with global accents, as well as signature dishes from sister restaurants in Paris, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco.

A vibrant Mexican restaurant by famed chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Border Grill at Mandalay Bay features a casual yet elegant wooden décor. A dining patio with glass walls provides a spectacular view of Mandalay Bay Beach, while downstairs diners may enjoy the view from indoors behind glass walls or from outside on an expansive patio.

Interpretive Mediterranean fare by a James Beard award-winning chef, Todd English’s Olives is set along Lake Bellagio, the Tuscan-inspired waterway that stretches the expanse of Bellagio. A lakeside dining patio offers an experience highlighted by the world-famous Fountains of Bellagio.

Once the temperatures reach triple digits, guests are welcome to retreat indoors where dining with a view takes on a twist.

Charlie Palmer’s Aureole at Mandalay Bay enjoys a reputation for being one of the best restaurants in America. The centerpiece of the establishment is a spectacular four-story wine tower where “wine angels” use a high-tech suspension system, gracefully flipping and maneuvering around thousands of bottles of wine to retrieve each order.

A masterpiece from France's Chef of the Century, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand is essentially a culinary workshop from the gourmet mastermind. Featuring unique counter service, the restaurant allows guests to observe the creation of their meal while providing a friendly atmosphere where interaction with staff and guests is encouraged.

Featuring four complementary cuisines: Asian, Italian, American and seafood specialties by Chef Martin Heierling, Sensi at Bellagio puts dining center stage. Four distinct open kitchens, centered within the heart of the restaurant, create a unique, interactive ‘culinary theater.’

Often more important than seeing is being seen. In the world of nightlife and dining, this phenomenon has become an art form with The Light Group’s UNION Restaurant & Lounge at ARIA. Set within a high-energy atmosphere overlooking the exciting casino action, UNION caters to the sophisticated social set with fresh seasonal selections created by Chef Brian Massie and an extensive cocktail list created by a master mixologist.