The Best Restaurant in Downtown, Las Vegas

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Even during its heyday as the city's casino-gaming hot spot, Downtown was never much of a haven for gourmets, but things have gotten better with the influence of the Downtown Redevelopment Project. Downtown's big revitalization over the past few years includes a budding restaurant scene with a few places that are on par with the big Strip properties, and some casual but very tasty spots in the Downtown Container Park.

1228 Main

$$ | Downtown

Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck got in early on the rise of the Arts District when he opened this casual bar and café in 2023 (the name is pronounced "Twelve Twenty-Eight"). The restaurant side is a full-service bakery, cranking out breads and pastries all day long. It also serves food for three meals a day, as well as brunch on weekends. The bar side is a typical Las Vegas cocktail room, and is a welcoming spot to pass time while you're waiting for a table. Arrive early for weekend brunch as the place gets packed.