Having been to Vegas about 25 times I know all of the very good to great places to eat. You can't go wrong with SW Steakhouse, Aureole, etc.

But I am looking for some nice, casual places that have a good wine list - a place where my family and I can sit, try a few good glasses and take in the city and the scenery. Basically a place to kick back and relax a bit.

I'll be heading out in early November.

Suggestions?

You could sit outside at Mon Ami Gabi located in Paris. I like the bar at Delmonico's in the Venetian. Nice selection of wine by the glass.

Wine Cellar & Tasting Room at the Rio, over 100 wines by the glass...

55 Wine + Design in Mandalay but expensive...

you mentioned SW so i dont think i need to tell you Daniel Boulud...

Smith & Wollensky's right in the middle of things, if you're there, isn't a bad place to stop

I'll add a second vote for the Wine Cellar in the Rio. Yo do actually go down a long flight of stairs into a cellar-type setting. They use good glassware, and if you don;t want to sit at a bar there are areas with couches and the like.

Bill

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Originally posted by billhike:
I'll add a second vote for the Wine Cellar in the Rio. Yo do actually go down a long flight of stairs into a cellar-type setting. They use good glassware, and if you don;t want to sit at a bar there are areas with couches and the like.

Bill

I would second the Rio, but the last time I was there they had also turned it into a cigar bar

Ditto, for the Champagne Bar at the Paris. My wife and I went in to taste, and there were several guys smoking cigars there too. We turned around and left.

I agree with Mon Ami Gabi. Set in the sun, sip Champagne, enjoy the Bellagio fountains and watch the humanity pass by.

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll be in Vegas in a couple of weeks, so I think I will definitely try to check out the Rio wine bar.

Another vote for Mon Ami Gabi. Try the chicken crepe and a burgundy. Ask for a table outside if the weather is nice. Mid day is a great time.

Daniel Boloud is excellent. Try the burger . They have the 2003 Crocker Starr cab at $138 which isn't a bad price. If you're on a tight budget they also have Lang & Reed Cab Franc at $50. Plus you can sit and watch the waterfall...