Top Best French Restaurants in Calico Basin

"Thomas Keller is the revered restaurateur best known for having created the Michelin three-starred French Laundry in California’s wine country, and Per Se in Manhattan, which also boasts three Michelin stars. Joining the ever-growing trend of celebrity chef restaurants in Las Vegas, the famous chef transported the menu and ambiance of his much-loved Bouchon Bistro in Yountville right into the Venetian Resort. Come for the French comfort fare and bistro classics in this high-vaulted space full of warmth, or enjoy the night views from out on the patio."

"Chef Thomas Keller offers an array of delicious breakfast food at Bouchon, his beautifully designed French bistro-style restaurant at the Venetian. Consistently named one of the best breakfasts and brunches in Las Vegas, Bouchon offers its guests a menu with a comprehensive range of dishes. This French bistro-style restaurant offers a fresh take on familiar fare with items like the Oeufs Benedict, with smoked pork loin and country bread, or the Hachis de Merguez, house-made merguez sausage hash and eggs."

"Bouchon is an award-winning restaurant tucked away in the Venezia Tower serving some of the best delicious French cuisines. With the expertise of Chef Thomas Keller, Bouchon uniquely serves some delicious dishes with a take on modern French cuisine. Enjoy the romantic view of the city from the patio as you sip your drink or as you enjoy the Sunday brunch which is the standout here."

"The most fundamentally French restaurant in town, Guy Savoy's food is rarely less than perfect. His wine list is probably the city's best, both in breadth and depth, and it's filled with trophy bottles from Savoy's cellar in Paris, as well as a large selection of reasonably priced new-world producers. No matter what you choose, you can depend on Savoy's food being spot-on renditions of the dishes that earned his restaurant three Michelin stars in Paris (it has two here), such as oysters en gelee (fresh kumamotos atop oyster cream topped with oyster jelly) and poulet en cocotte, the creamiest, whitest veal on the planet."

"Though the aesthetic is more modern and there is a kitschy view of the Eiffel Tower (the real one cannot be seen from the rue Troyon in Paris), the cuisine at Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace is identical to its Parisian counterpart. The most traditional, though pricey, presentations of French cooking are found here, and the restaurant's cellar contains more wine than the rest of the hotel combined. Must-orders include the artichoke soup with black truffles and colors of caviar with caviar gelée at the bottom, a caviar cream in the middle and on the top, pure caviar."

"Restaurant Guy Savoy, in Caesars Palace, is refined, quiet, and quite excellent. Guy Savoy, a master of a chef, has made sure that his Las Vegas restaurant presents as serious a fine dining experience as his lauded original in Paris, France. His Vegas spot has two Michelin stars of its own, a 13-course tasting menu, a superlative wine list, a caviar room, and a private chef’s table for those who want to see where and how the magic happens."

"For a thoroughly romantic experience, make a reservation at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. Located on the 11th floor of Paris Las Vegas' Eiffel Tower replica (half the size of the original), it's been the site of thousands of proposals since its opening. Serving exquisite dishes created by acclaimed Chef Joho, the French restaurant is well-known for its spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip, including one of the best views of the Fountains of Bellagio, which are across the street."

"Found on the 11th floor of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, the Eiffel Tower Restaurant is the place for elegant French cuisine and magnificent views of the Bellagio Fountains. The view from here gets you far above the street with unimpeded views of the Strip and fountains!. The Eiffel Tower Restaurant has an excellent selection of elegant French cuisine."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants The Strip. Like the real Eiffel Tower, the Strip’s downsized homage to the Parisian landmark is home to a dining destination. Unlike its French counterpart, Chef Jean Joho’s Eiffel Tower Restaurant is an elevated experience, perched 11 stories above the Strip."

"Twist by Pierre Gagnaire is as special as special occasion restaurants get. In some of the most imaginative dishes offered in Vegas, single ingredients are elevated to complete pieces of art, and every course will surprise you. Gagnaire plays heavily to seasons and regions, so if you'd like to taste the absolute essence of a place, dive into dishes like Dover Sole from Brittany, with spinach cream, shitake duxelle, cauliflower, and mousseline sauce, and you'll be completely transported."

"There are a few master chefs in Las Vegas and Pierre Gagnaire is certainly one of them with his 3 Michelin stars. It’s his only restaurant in the US and the food is as good as you’d expect. It’s has a modern feel but is deeply rooted in traditional French cooking."

"Set above the brightly lit Strip on the 23rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria, French chef Pierre Gagnaire’s Twist is a bright, creative culinary journey through French flavors and techniques, including lobster fricassee, foie gras and a chocolate souffle."

"There’s nothing like a rich, classy French meal to start your Vegas day, and Bardot at Aria is one of the most upscale brunch spots on the strip. Celebrity chef Michael Mina’s stylish French brasserie, Bardot is as glammed as out as you would expect for high-end French dining (i.e.: expensive glassware, waiters in suits), and classic French cuisine with a modern twist is served up hot and heavy. In addition to a raw bar, the menu features fancy plates like Escargots Bardot and King Crab crepe, and a Fois Gras Parfait makes basic yogurt a masterpiece."

"Michael Mina’s French bistro serves comfort food including Icelandic cod roasted in brown butter, loup de mer, and moules frites in a handsome room with subway tiles and rich woods at Aria. Even the cocktails here tout the eccentricities of Paris, paying homage to the classics such as the Sidecar from Harry’s Bar and Serendipity from Bar Hemingway, all with their own twists. Open from 5 to 10 p.m."

"But I can always get behind steak frites, which Bardot Brasserie at the ARIA Resort & Casino does really well. The restaurant is one of Chef Michael Mina’s, and it makes one of the best Beef Wellington meals on the Strip — large enough to serve two. I am told that the restaurant also does seafood well, but I have not tried it myself."

"Freed’s Bakery has been selling delicious baked goods, including cakes, since 1959. With three generations of family ownership, this modest bakeshop features homemade, creative, customized cakes for just about any occasion; however, Freed’s Bakery specializes in wedding cakes. With decades of experience in bakeries, Freed’s Bakery will provide customized cakes for birthdays, graduation, baby showers, holidays, anniversaries, and religious occasions."

"Freed’s Bakery has been a local go-to since 1959 for celebratory cakes and sweet treats. While visitors can get a sugar fix at their new miniature Dessert Shop at T-Mobile Arena, the original shop is still the best overall experience and classic selections. For less than the price of a Vegas coffee, you can pick up a seriously decadent cupcake, pair of airy macarons or even a slice of wedding cake."

"Fascinating multimedia exhibits focus on science, technology and the social history of the 'Atomic Age,' which lasted from WWII until atmospheric bomb testing was driven underground in 1961 and a worldwide ban on nuclear testing was declared in 1992. View footage of atomic testing and examine southern Nevada's nuclear past, present and future, from Native American ways of life to the environmental legacy of atomic testing. Don't miss the ticket booth (how could you?); it's a Nevada Test Site guard-station replica."