Las Vegas has plenty of award-winning restaurants on the strip, but there are so many great spots off the strip that often get overlooked. My husband grew up in Las Vegas and we go back often to visit family, so I have put together a guide of some of the best places to eat in Las Vegas off the strip recommended by locals!
Best Places to Eat in Las Vegas (Off the Strip)
Table of Contents
- Shang Artisan Noodle
- The Peppermill
- 8 Kitchen
- Saint Honoré
- T-Swirl Crepe
- Biscuits and Bourbon
- Somisomi
- Cruncheese
- TK’s Boba & Creamery
Shang Artisan Noodle
Shang Artisan Noodle continues the art of noodle making that has been passed down for centuries from the Shan-Xi province of China.
The homemade noodles are made fresh daily and hand-pulled right in front of your eyes.
In addition to hand-pulled noodles, they also have knife-shaved noodles where chunks of dough are shaved from a dough ball directly into a pot of boiling water.
My husband lived in Taiwan for a few years and claims that these are just as authentic as the hand-pulled and knife-shaved noodles that you can find in Asia.
Everything on the menu is delicious, but I would recommend getting the Beef Noodle Soup with the hand-pulled noodles and the Chicken Chow Mein with the knife-shaved noodles.
The portions are generous and the price is very reasonable for what you get.
There is often a long wait, so I would highly recommend adding your name to the waitlist on Yelp before you arrive.
The Peppermill
The Peppermill is a Las Vegas institution with a colorful history. It was once an old mob hangout and has been featured in several movies, TV shows, and even music videos.
You’ll find huge portions of homestyle comfort dishes that can easily be shared. Their legendary omelets are made with 8-10 eggs per omelet!
The Peppermill has a funky vibe with neon lights and a giant indoor tree. Dining at The Peppermill is definitely just as much about the experience as it is about the meal!
Breakfast is served all day and is even open 24 hours a day on Saturdays and Sundays. It is often described as “Denny’s on Crack”. I would have to say that is a pretty accurate description!
In addition to breakfast dishes, they also have an extensive menu with appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, steak, and so much more!
Be sure to stop by the Fireside Lounge at Peppermill, it eludes all the Old Vegas glam. Elvis was even a regular here back in the day.
Your server will even take a photo that you can take home as a little souvenir.
At the time we visited, we even had a chance to talk to Peggy, the general manager.
She was 17 years old when she started working at Peppermill as a waitress soon after it first opened. She has now been working here for over 50 years and has quite the stories to tell!
Just a heads up that The Peppermill is always packed, but it is worth the wait!
8 Kitchen
8 Kitchen is a modern eatery located in Henderson. It features elevated Hawaiian, American, and Japanese fusion dishes served in a casual setting.
The menu is constantly in rotation with new and innovative dishes. The most popular dishes will then find a permanent spot on the menu of one of the other restaurants owned by the 8 Lifestyle Group.
It’s a cool concept and a great way to try upscale cuisine before it is rebranded with an upscale price tag!
We love the variety of dishes offered on the menu. You can find everything from burgers and fries, to Tonkotsu Pork Ramen, and a Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Plate.
Be sure to grab some homemade mochi too!
Everything is flavorful, fresh, and high quality for such a fast and casual eatery.
Saint Honoré
Saint Honoré is a “Coutur Doughnut Shop” that creates some of the best doughnuts we’ve ever eaten!
The brioche dough is made fresh from scratch each morning using only high-quality ingredients. The doughnuts are then thoughtfully decorated by a renowned pastry artist.
Each doughnut is a work of art and tastes just as amazing as it looks!
New seasonal creations are constantly being added to the menu, but a few classic favorites include the creme brûleé filled with a homemade creme and topped with a hard sugar shell.
The Boston Cream is also popular, filled with chantilly cream and topped with chocolate ganache. We also love the Raspberry Beret topped with cream puffs, fruit, and dollops of frosting.
The croissant doughnut is only available on Saturdays and Sundays and it’s amazing if you’re able to try it!
While you’re there, grab a slice of pizza, signature cheese bread, or salad from Pizza Anonymous to balance out the sugar!
T-Swirl Crepe
T-Swirl Crepe serves both sweet and savory Japanese-style crepes. The perfectly thin, crispy, chewy crepes are folded into a cone and filled with a variety of toppings.
We love the Chicken Teriyaki, T-Swirl BLT, and Angus Short Ribs. The Vegetarian Lover is also delicious with a flavorful sesame dressing.
For the dessert crepe, the Strawberry Nutella is a classic favorite, we also love the Crepe Brûleé, Fuji Caramel Apple, and Blueberry Cheesecake.
Biscuits and Bourbon
Biscuits and Bourbon is a trendy restaurant in Henderson’s historic Water Street District.
This 13-square mile townsite was developed in 1941 and was the birthplace of Henderson. The area has undergone revitalization efforts over the years while still maintaining the charm of yesteryear.
Biscuits and Bourbon is known for its homemade buttermilk biscuits with jam and flavored honey. Be sure to order a basket for the table!
They also have hearty comfort dishes like the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, Smoked Wings, Loaded Mac & Cheese, and 10-hour smoked brisket.
Everything we’ve ever tried here has been delicious. It’s also fun to walk around and explore this lesser-known historic area after your meal.
Somisomi
Somisomi is a Korean-inspired dessert shop.
Their signature dessert is Taiyaki, which is a soft waffle cone shaped like a fish and then filled with ice cream and toppings.
You can customize your creation by first picking a filling, such as custard or Nutella. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the cheddar or red bean!
You’ll then pick your flavor of soft-serve ice cream with classics like chocolate, vanilla, and Oreo. They also have unique flavors like Ube, Matcha, and Milk Tea.
To finish off, pick the toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Cruncheese
Cruncheese is located next to Somisomi at Shanghai Plaza in Las Vegas’ Chinatown District. They specialize in gourmet Korean-style Myungrang corndogs.
They have creative options like squid ink corndogs and rice cake corndogs, or you can play it safe and stick with the classic sausage and cheddar corndog.
For the classic corndog, the sausage is wrapped in cheddar, dipped in batter, and rolled in panko crumbs before being deep-fried. You then get to choose different sauces to drizzle over your corndog.
We especially love the Potato and Mozzarella corndog dusted lightly with sugar and drizzled with parmesan garlic sauce. It is such a unique combination and sinfully delicious in Sin City!
After you eat, take time to walk around Shanghai Plaza and check out the shops. You’ll find unique gifts like the stuffies at Miniso or anime figurines and Pokemon cards at 888 Collectibles.
TK’s Boba & Creamery
TK’s Boba & Creamery is a fun hangout spot off the Las Vegas strip. They serve flavorful boba smoothies, teas, slushies, scooped ice cream, and Thai rolled ice cream.
The rolled ice cream is made with sweetened cream, chopped fresh fruit, and other toppings spread into a thin layer.
It is then flash-frozen before being scraped into a roll and topped with your choice of toppings. The Cookie Munster and Rainbow Road are our favorites.
We especially love this place because they have game consoles, pinball machines, and arcade games that are free for customers to use.
This is a fun place to come to in the evenings to spend an hour or so playing Mario Kart with family or friends while enjoying a delicious sweet treat!
A few more of the best places to eat in Las Vegas off the Strip:
- The Goodwich: This gourmet sandwich shop ranked #8 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the US in 2022. They have mastered the art of the stacked sandwich! Try the RU Chicken Sandwich, the GW Patty Melt, or the Reuben-ish Sandwich.
- Honey Salt: This chef-driven restaurant in Sumerlin features only the freshest local ingredients when possible. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try the Carnival French Toast, Bacon Grilled Cheese, Spicy Bolognese Pasta, and Savory Monkey Bread.
- Amano: Amano is known for their signature “Fat Baby” which consists of a bread cone stuffed with pasta and sauce.
- Eat: Eat serves a variety of homestyle comfort dishes for breakfast and brunch. Order their cinnamon biscuits!
- Zenaida’s Café: This cafe ranked #24 in Yelp’s list of the Top 100 restaurants in the US in 2022. Try the Smashed Avocado Garlic Toast with heirloom tomatoes or the Caprese Eggs Benedict with oven-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto hollandaise.
- Battista’s Hole in the Wall: This eclectic restaurant serves the best home-cooked Italian food in Las Vegas!
- Din Tai Fung: Din Tai Fung serves authentic Taiwanese dishes. Try the spicy pork wontons, fried rice, and chocolate dumplings.
- Baby Stacks: One of the best places to go for breakfast and brunch in Las Vegas, try the red velvet pancakes.
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