Valley Cheese & Wine

1770 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Suite 110
Henderson, NV 89012

anita c. writes: Cute little mom-and-pop gourmet shop near Green Valley -- nice hand-picked selection of cheeses and charcuterie, plus an interesting collection of dry goods (pasta, beans, olive oils) and rows and rows of wine. The folks who run the shop couldn't be…

Downtown Cocktail Room

111 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Jessie J. writes: Located on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Fremont St. is one of THE most fabulous hangouts in Las Vegas...The Downtown Cocktail Room.  Everything about this place is perfect: the down-tempo music, the vibe, the chill crowd, the drink menu and the…

Two Gals From Cal

1632 Nevada Hwy
Boulder City, NV 89005

damon s. writes: Vegas and Henderson locals know of the secret and hidden charms of B.C. (Boulder City)  It's the tiny little town on the way to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.

Right before you hit Boulder City proper there's a tiny strip mall that houses a phenomenal…

Milo's Best Cellars

538 Nevada Hwy
Boulder City, NV 89005

Danielle S. writes: Great by-the-glass selections.  European atmosphere.

Milo's is a wonderful place to just hang out and relax.  You can have a glass of decent wine and small bite for under $10 or "splurge" and have dinner.  The patio and interior are really inviting…

Sunset & Vines

40 Costa Di Lago
Henderson, NV 89011

Eric D. writes: Liked this place alot. Lots of wine. Wines by the glass, and wine flights. I had the intermediate level red flight. All the different wines were great. It comes with 6 2oz. glasses, and if you can guess which is which, you get a free glass of…

Dragon Ridge

552 S Stephanie St
Henderson, NV 89012

Stephany S. writes: Dragon Ridge Country Club is located in MacDonald Highlands and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful homes in the valley. It is a private club, but with a bit of effort, I am sure anyone can enjoy a nice lunch on the golf course. I had the…

Montelago Village Resort

30 Strada di Villaggio
Henderson, NV 89011

Jennifer H. writes: To get away from it all in Vegas, you can choose a multitude of places to get away from the city, Lake Las Vegas is one of those places. Montelago is a place that doesn't offer the most posh amenities, however extremely comfy and comes with a kitchen…

Medici Cafe and Terrace

Ritz Carlton
1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89011

hen a. writes: medici cafe and terrace at the ritz carlton, lake las vegas......the attentive waitstaff?....absolutely flawless~~....decore, tables and setting?....perfection~!. ....plating and meals?...egg~~cellent~~~. ...

the six course meal?...tempting for a mere…

Whole Foods Market

100 S. Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89012

Katie H. writes: Oh how I heart Whole Foods. It has the same beautiful meat and fish cases as my location in Chicago but the bulk foods and the wine selection are even bigger. Plus - make your own peanut butter!

While staying at the Green Valley Ranch, this was my…

Lee's Discount Liquor

4427 E Sunset Rd
Henderson, NV 89014

Stephany S. writes: If you need liquor, Lee's got it. Seriously. This is like a Wal-Mart, but all liquor. And beer. And hard alcohol. And wine. And mixers. And lemons to put in your hefeweizen. And lemon slicers for your lemons. And even funny straws. (I always have to…

Sumo Sushi Bar

2861 N Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89014

Eric D. writes: Sumo is by far the best sushi restaurant in Green Valley. I eat here 2-3 times a week, and it is always amazing. The staff is very fun and friendly, If you dont like fish, try the Sumo Special short ribs...Korean style beef dish that is awesome. Or…

Wild Oats Natural Marketplace

517 N Stephanie St
Henderson, NV 89014

Andrew W. writes: Since, there isn't exactly a farmer's market in Las Vegas this is THE place to get great produce at albeit higher prices, but that's why you came here.. you didn't want hormone-injected and weird gas exposed food.

DSW Shoe Warehouse

671 Marks Street
Henderson, NV 89014

B K. writes: If you're not a member of their "club," sign up, it's free and you get serious money back to use the next time -- just don't be like me and let it expire -- it felt like burning dollar bills.  So, if you're a shoe-aholic and probably getting shoes…

Half Shell

30 E Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89015

Stephany S. writes: San Diego Chargers fans unite! If you live in Henderson, and L.O.V.E. (to quote Miss Ashlee Simpson) the Chargers, Half Shell restaurant and sports bar is the place to be. There are various Charger memorabilia lining the walls of the bar side, and…

Ronald's Donuts

4600 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Myke R. writes: I am a hater. A Krispy Kreme hater. Oh yea....Once in a galaxy far far away. Lakewood, Ca my roommates and I would sit in the drive through just waiting for hours to get that hot creamy goodness to put in my mouth and melt....Now the novelty is gone.…

Archi's Thai Kitchen

6360 W. Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89103

B K. writes: I had an odd experience here one Sunday night.  Came with my husband and his family who was in visiting from France.   They run a restaurant there -- and love having any opportunity they can to eat out in America, and see how "we" do things.

We took…

Icehouse Lounge

650 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Maritess Z. writes: I love this place. Off the strip, several floors, great drinks, great local music and (gasp!) poetry jam! Interior design rivals New York, I just know I'm not in NY because there is a LOT of space and everyone seems not shocked that there is so much…

Lied Discovery Children's Museum

833 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Stephany S. writes: I don't know why they call this a children's museum because I am 22 years old and still am obsessed with the place. It should be the Lied Discovery All ages museum, but I guess the mock grocery store where kids can buy plastic fruit and bread for…

Gamblers General Store

800 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Eric B. writes: Although I am not old enough to gamble, I love going here for the Vegas history, the large selection of books, and the large selection of cards.  They also make personalized chips as well.  It is a little hard to find, took us a while, but it is…

Valentino's Zootsuit Connection

906 S 6th St Ste 103
Las Vegas, NV 89101

laura b. writes: dude.  this place = INSANATORIUM.  it really is all zootsuits, fedoras and bowlers.  worth seeing at least once in your life.  valentino and his wife, beverly, are incredibly nice people and will leave you alone to stare slack-jawed at the marvelous…

Bunkhouse

124 S 11th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Ronald C. writes: Another good live music bar on East Fremont, part of the burgeoning downtown scene. They give bands a place to play, and surroundings that bring in the audiences, so big ups. Like Damon says in his review, it looks divey from the outside, but that…

Uncle Joe's Pizza

505 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Mike G. writes: This place reminds me of the small old school pizza shops in New York or Philly.  It's simple and good.  My favorite are the monster calzones with lots of bubbly fleshy dough.  

On the east side of Fremont Street just past the Irish pub with the giant…

Main Street Station

200 N Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

KayJay .. writes: Why are there only seven reviews for this establishment?  What... you people don't live on a budget?  Ya'll scared of the Vegas ghetto?  Ain't nothin' but a few crackheads on the street.  Alls ya gotta do is toss a dime in the other direction and…

The Attic

1018 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

megan w. writes: As we may have discussed, travel miracles abound in Las Vegas' historic downtown. I mean, you clearly aren't in Vegas for the same arts-district experience as, say, Christianshavn or the Marais, so let's just calibrate our expectations a little bit…

Garden Court Buffet

Main Street Station
200 N Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Gourmet G. writes: The prices are low enough to lure diners downtown, but once you get them there you need to deliver the goods if you expect them to make a return visit. What we had at lunch one day - Chinese, Hawaiian, Mexican, and Southern specialties, wood-fired,…

Mamacita's Restaurant

611 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

laura b. writes: If this place were crack cocaine*, I'd snort it.  In short, magical happiness in the form of a Mexican/Cuban restaurant in downtown Vegas.  Believe it.  

*Also, crack is whack. See:  http://extremecatholic...

Towbin Dodge Dodge Truck

275 Auto Mall Dr
Henderson, NV 89101

Alfredo N. writes: "We got the dope whips cause we Chop'em Chop'em!"

So on my last vacation to LV me and the GF paid a visit to the Hoover Dam. On the way back to the hotel we saw of the side of the highway "Towbin Dodge" which we decided to check out since we are both…

The Ka

2269 N Green Valley Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89014

Christina C. writes: OMG..!!..I'm so surprise no one have review this Japanese bistro yet...I finally found a place that top Ichiza...They have some really kewl chef's special rolls and fusion rolls...with funni names...like "I love my ass" which have spicy soft shell…

Roberto's Taco Shop

1414 N Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Enrique C. writes: 5 stars for being authentic and being open 24/7.  Need something yummy to soak up the alcohol at 3am?  Or perhaps you want breakfast as you watch the sunrise after a night on the town?  Either way this is the answer to your alcohol soaked prayers.  I…

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

129 E Fremont St
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Brian U. writes: And you thought Downtown Las Vegas was a place for cheap drinks, thrills, gambling and titty bars.

This place rivals most of the fine dining places on the strip and the pricing is actually very reasonable for the caliber of food. The portions are very…

Samosa Factory

4604 W Sahara Ave
Ste 6
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Carly A. writes: You know what's cool about this spot? They don't play the typical world beat tabla bullshit that's played in most Indian restaurants. They play jazz. And I don't mean smooth jazz, I mean Coltrane and Miles Davis jazz. The food is not traditional…

Cafe Noodle and Chinese Barbeque

4355 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Reggie M. writes: this is another one of my favorite hole in the wall places, particularly chinese food.  this turns out to be owned by the former owners of Food Express (another great chinese food place), so this place is good for Cantonese food, not for ambiance or…

Dibella Flowers & Gifts

2021 W Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Eva S. writes: how can you not love a flower shop that:

a. has a wide variety of choice;

b. is more efficient than you can imagine;

and

c. is located across the street from the hospital where Tupac died??

Flex Lounge

4347 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Gourmet G. writes: Despite the name, it's not a gym - it's a gay club that features vocalists, drag revues, go-go boys in cages, and male strippers, all of whom fortunately work out when they're not working here. Two-for-one drinks from 6:00 to 9:00pm nightly.

Las Vegas Paper Doll

231 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102

carl g. writes: If you haven't been ...a great place for interesting swag... stocking stuffers and little gifts.  Located at the Holsum Lofts on Charleston...which is a cool gallery space on top to roam..

British Foods, Inc.

3375 S Decatur Blvd
Ste 11
Las Vegas, NV 89102

C B. writes: My wife and I found this in the local newspaper's best of LV for 2007.  I'm glad we did.  It was the second to last thing we did on our lastest trip to Vegas, and it was a fun little place.  The owner was super nice and talked our ears off the whole…

Lion Habitat

MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard S
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Seb T. writes: SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!! That's all I have to say. There's always so many kids there with their parents and I can never get to the window to see them. Hey, I live at this hotel. I think I should be able to get to see them first.

There were…

Osaka Japanese Bistro

4205 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Teri C. writes: It's late on a Sunday night and the BF suggests trying out the original Osaka after having visited their second location a few weeks back.

Walking through the front door, you immediately face a wall.  Not the most feng shui I'm sure, but make a right…

Gardunos

4321 West Flamingo Road
The Palms Hotel
Las Vegas, NV 89103

Carol C. writes: As our "cheap" dinner during our weekend in Vegas, the bill quickly skyrocketed when 8 out of 9 girls ordered the LARGE margaritas.  One each.  Each one equaled one large scorpion bowl.  AND each one cost $30!  Of course everyone got drunk fast, and…