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The view might be of the skyline, the surrounding coastline, a romantic interior courtyard, or simply your date backlit by the cityscape. Whatever the venue, summer is the time to dine outdoors, catch a breeze, and relax as if you are on vacation, even if you’re in the city you call home.
Best Outdoor Dining in....
Best Outdoor Dining
Las Vegas
The Country Club Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., North Strip, 702-TK wynnlasvegas.com
The Draw: Wynn has the only on-Strip golf course, and this club-cum-steakhouse perches directly above the 18th hole. The Scene: The Country Club’s location, which is somewhat of a walk from the casino floor, makes this restaurant something of a secret spot, popular for power lunches, as well as with celebs hoping to maintain a low profile. Think leather banquettes, wood paneling, and plaid carpeting. Hot Tip: On Sundays the restaurant hosts a Big Easy jazz brunch. The poached eggs with barbecued pork are a must.
Marche Bacchus 2620 Regatta Drive, #106, West Flamingo, 702-804-8008 marchebacchus.com
The Draw: In residential Desert Shores, this wine shop and restaurant sits on Lake Jacqueline, offering the closest approximation to a real French bistro you’re likely to find in Las Vegas. The Scene: This romantic spot is favored by locals who come for the cheese, the charcuterie, and chef Jean Paul Labadie’s signature lobster pot pie. There’s also the 950-label wine list (available for retail plus a reasonable $10 corkage fee). In summers, misters keep patio diners cool. Hot Tip: The wine shop hosts a free wine tasting of 90+ rated bottles from 11:30am–1:30pm on Saturdays.
Mon Ami Gabi Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Center Strip, 702-944-4224 monamigabi.com
The Draw: This French brasserie sits directly on the Strip, across from the Bellagio fountains, and features everything from steak-frites to French onion soup. The Scene: Like the cafes lining the Champs Elysses (the Strip’s Parisian counterpart), Mon Ami Gabi draws a fair amount of its traffic from tourists. But you’ll also find locals who come for stellar people watching and a kir royal. Hot Tip: Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis, so in order to avoid the crowds and guarantee yourself a patio table, plan an early or late lunch.
