2016 top independent restaurants in Las Vegas
By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2016With 15 restaurants on the Top 100 Independents ranking, Las Vegas is home to the highest-grossing concept and plenty of options from celebrity chefs.
Tao Asian Bistro
Top 100 Rank: 1
Annual Sales: $47,941,106
Average Check: $96
The Buzz: Even No. 1 works hard for growth, expanding its convention outreach programs in 2015.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Top 100 Rank: 12
Annual Sales: $22,300,000*
Average Check: $78*
The Buzz: Located in The Forum Shops at Caesars, with private dining space for up to 150.
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Carnevino Italian Steakhouse
Top 100 Rank: 17
Annual Sales: $20,400,000*
Average Check: $180*
The Buzz: Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s interpretation and celebration of the classic steakhouse is presented in their signature Italian style.
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Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
Top 100 Rank: 18
Annual Sales: $20,100,000*
Average Check: $105
The Buzz: A grandiose steakhouse as only Jose Andres can do, with open kitchens including the “fire stage” with wood grills and rotisseries.
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SW Steakhouse
Top 100 Rank: 21
Annual Sales: $19,900,000*
Average Check: $130*
The Buzz: Caviar service runs $220 to $400 depending on your taste.
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Prime Steakhouse
Top 100 Rank: 29
Annual Sales: $17,900,000*
Average Check: $68*
The Buzz: The 50 much-sought-after patio seats have a view of the Bellagio fountains.
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Mon Ami Gabi
Top 100 Rank: 31
Annual Sales: $17,400,000*
Average Check: $63*
The Buzz: Lettuce Entertain You-owned French bistro in Paris Las Vegas opens it doors daily at 7 a.m., serving until 11 p.m. (midnight Friday and Saturday).
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Spago
Top 100 Rank: 32
Annual Sales: $17,400,000*
Average Check: $63*
The Buzz: Eat in the main dining room or the patio that extends into The Forum Shops at Caesars' promenade.
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Aria Cafe
Top 100 Rank: 44
Annual Sales: $16,860,000*
Average Check: $22*
The Buzz: Las Vegas never sleeps, and neither does this cafe in the Aria casino hotel.
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Lavo Las Vegas
Top 100 Rank: 45
Annual Sales: $16,730,072
Average Check: $114
The Buzz: The new Lavo Casino Club is “a modern gaming experience fusing blackjack table games with Vegas-style VIP bottle service, mixology and Italian cuisine.”
Top of the World
Top 100 Rank: 51
Annual Sales: $16,000,000*
Average Check: $95*
The Buzz: The view of Las Vegas from 844 feet up, atop the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, is unmatched.
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Jean-Georges Steakhouse
Top 100 Rank: 73
Annual Sales: $14,650,000*
Average Check: $120*
The Buzz: Three large private dining rooms provide an additional 123 seats to the restaurant.
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Delmonico Steakhouse
Top 100 Rank: 76
Annual Sales: $14,300,000*
Average Check: $88*
The Buzz: Owner Emeril Lagasse took the name from New Orleans legend Delmonico Restaurant and Bar.
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N9NE Steakhouse
Top 100 Rank: 84
Annual Sales: $13,750,000*
Average Check: $80*
The Buzz: Newly remodeled with a menu from Executive Chef Barry Dakake.
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Cut
Top 100 Rank: 94
Annual Sales: $13,100,000*
Average Check: $125*
The Buzz: Second U.S. location after Beverly Hills; also open in Singapore, London and Bahrain Bay.
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