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.

Eureka!

$$ | Downtown

Inside Downtown's bohemian temple, the Emergency Arts Building, this restaurant features what they call a "scratch kitchen concept." It may sound rather pot-lucky, but this isn't the standard chain-food menu (despite being part of a California-based chain). How does this sound: skirt steak with broccolini, red chimichurri, chili flakes, Parmesan, and lemon zest; a cowboy burger nearly tipping over with shoestring onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a beer barbecue sauce; and a bourbon barrel cake. That's just for starters. For imbibing purposes, sample the local craft beers, small-batch whiskeys, and classic cocktails. And don't miss the daily "Hoppy Hour."