American

Authentic American cuisine is possibly one of the most misunderstood of dining experiences on the planet. While hamburgers and french fries might come to mind when one thinks "American food," American cuisine is really something entirely apart from the fast food experience. American cuisine owes much to the influx of cultures that changed the diet of meat, seafood, and grains by introducing classic stews and all varieties of vegetables, fruits, and spices. During the colonial era New England exported native cod in exchange for exotic fruits and peppers from the Mediterranean. Chicken-fried steak and Tex-Mex came from the Southwest. The classic American “steakhouse” introduced the beef-steak into the cities for the wealthy, high paying aristocracy (and remains one of the most popular cuisines, just check out our steakhouse section). Don't forget about lobster from Maine. Vegetarian and California cuisines have also become integral parts of the American menu more recently. And then there's soul food, cajun, creole, and all manner of southern delights. Fine-dining capitals such as New York, San Francisco, L.A. and, of course, Las Vegas remain at the cutting edge with ever more ambitious offerings of fusion cuisine. So don't be fooled by McDonald's, when it comes to restaurants serving American cuisine in Las Vegas, you are in for a real treat.