Chain Gang in Vegas

I just got back from several days in Las Vegas for a conference and I thought I'd post a couple of restaurants that are located right on the strip that offer the comfort of familiarity. Let's face it, just because you're in a place with fabulous restaurants, sometimes you just want to stick with something simple and something you know ... and for me one night while I was there, the perfect meal was an order of lettuce wraps and a glass of wine at PF Changs ... :>)

- PF Chang's at Alladin/Planet Hollywood (ph)
- Rain Forest Cafe at The MGM Grand
- Hard Rock Cafe in The Showcase Mall (next to MGM Grand)
- Outback Steakhouse at The Coke Bottle
- Maggianos Little Italy at The Fashion Place Mall

Bonjour Mon Ami!

Because I'm in trade show marketing, I end up in Vegas quite often. I don't really mind, since one of my favorite restaurants (Mon Ami Gabi) is located at the Paris Casino. It's one of those places again, where I can take clients/colleagues and they love it, but it's also perfect for solo dining. The decor is casual French Bistro, there are several small tables, wonderful salads and side dishes that you can make a meal of, and they have great wines-by-the-glass. And if it's warm, you can sit outside on the huge patio and have a nearly front row seat to watch the "Dancing Waters" at Belagio just across the street.
Many is the evening I've sat in that bistro or on that patio and enjoyed a plate of mussels or an order of steak frites, a glass of wine and a crusty baguette --mmm Can't wait to go back.

Mon Ami Gabi
Paris Hotel/Casino
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Menu: French bistro fare
Faves:Steak Au Poivre w/frites, mussels, fabulous wines by the glass
Other Info: They don't take reservations for patio seating, so if it's a nice day/evening and you're set on it, get ready for a bit of a wait.