Sin City is home to some of the most incredible seafood, from local joints to celebrity hotspots run by chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa and Michael Mina. This may be the desert, but tourists and locals still crave fresh seafood, causing restaurants in Las Vegas to fly in fresh seafood daily.
So no matter if you want a classic lobster roll, grilled octopus, oysters on the half shell with wasabi, or stone crabs from Miami, you can get it here. Read on to find the best seafood restaurants in Las Vegas.
1. Michael Mina
This restaurant is famous for Michael Mina’s signature seafood served in an upscale and five-star setting. The owner is a James Beard Foundation Award Winner and a Michelin Starred Chef with extensive experience in the culinary industry. The restaurant provides a unique take on Japanese seafood dishes with five-star service. As a result, customers enjoy savory dishes paired with luxurious tableside preparations. Check out their signature caviar which includes Michael Mina’s caviar parfait. Another fan favorite is Mina’s lobster pot pie with brandied lobster cream, baby vegetables, and black truffle.
2. Nobu
The Nobu restaurant is at Caesars Palace. It’s known for its traditional and Sushi seafood dishes. Seafood lovers get to enjoy Japanese cuisine from the award-winning celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Some of their popular menu items include exotic dishes and imported seafood delicacies. The Michelin-Starred restaurant houses a sushi bar, hibachi grills, and a private dining area.
3. Oyster Bar
The Oyster Bar is at Palace Station and sits smack in the middle of the casino floor. Although it’s an oyster bar, it also has other offerings. Diners can sit at the bar and watch the chefs dole out seafood pasta and homemade chowders. Other options include Bourbon Street jambalaya or Creole Gumbo, or Cajun-style seafood.
*This restaurant is VERY popular, so wait times can get long.
4. The Legends Oysters Bar and Grill
The marine-themed Legends Oysters Bar and Grill offers extensive seafood, sides, platters, and chowder; the restaurant is on Desert Inn. Some of their popular offerings include a pan roast with shrimp, crab, and tomato cream sauce and gumbo with mussels, chicken, clams, crawfish, and pork Andouille sausage.
5. Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House
Emeril’s New Orleans is in the MGM Grand. Diners enjoy dishes prepared New Orleans-style, including pork, flavorful steaks, and chicken. The fish house is an ideal dining location for a romantic night as the wine pairing and the seaside design provide a lovely experience.
