35 Steaks + Martinis at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas

Housed in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 35 Steaks + Martinis serves up classic steakhouse cuisine with a twist. Consider its signature Tomahawk steak, for instance—this protein-for-two spends 35 days dry-aging before it ever sees the surface of a grill, and its generous, 35-ounce cut earned it a spot on the Eater list of 17 of the Most Epic Extreme Meat Dishes in Las Vegas along with the title of best steakhouse from Las Vegas Weekly. The rest of the menu demonstrates a similar commitment to hearty dishes with upscale touches, albeit with more petite portions. Options range from pan-roasted chicken glazed with mushroom-marsala sauce to seafood risotto loaded with scallops, prawns, and lobster.

The ambiance at 35 Steaks + Martinis is no less elegant than the cooking. Clean lines and neutral earth tones characterize the dining areas, which Gayot praised for its "marriage of traditional and modern décor." In the bar section, glowing backlighting highlights award-winning wines and premium liquors, including those used to create the restaurant's namesake cocktails.