Top Restaurants in Northwest Las Vegas

After a day of hiking the trails outside Las Vegas, refuel in style at one of the area's endless dining options. Every taste bud and budget can be satisfied by choosing between casual to sophisticated elegance, including every nationality and cultural offering imaginable. Escape the frenzy of the strip (and in many cases, the prices) by dining in Northwest Las Vegas, a short trip made worthwhile by the delicious food waiting for you.

Buckingham Smokehouse

For those who like barbeque, the Buckingham Smokehouse Bar and Grill will tempt with pork loin, brisket, ribs, and more. Replenish the calories burned while hiking with one of their large platters and daily specials.

2341 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 638-7799

Grape Street Cafe

Celebrate a speed or mileage record with budget-priced wine accompanied by sandwiches, salads and pizzas, plus changing daily dinner specials at the Grape Street Cafe. Patio seating is available.

7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV, 89128
(702) 228-9463

Buca Di Beppo West

Like everything else in Vegas, Buca Di Beppo provides heapingly large portions of its family-style Italian food. Homemade pastas are accompanied by beer, cocktails and wine. This venue would be a good choice to load up on carbs before an extensive morning hike or backpacking trip.

7690 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 866-2867

Makino

Makino's sushi and seafood buffet is housed in an inviting restaurant styled to look like a fishing boat. Private booths, a waterfall and cherry wood create a cozy atmosphere. Sushi, tempura and yakitori are accompanied by a full bar including Japanese cocktail specialties. In a city overrun with 99-cent filet mignon specials, vegetarian hikers will enjoy the offerings at Makino.

1225 S. Ft. Apache
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 889-4477

Steiner's

Steiner's mixes American cuisine with Las Vegas history in pub style. While waiting for your food, browse their extensive collection of Nevada memorabilia and photographs. Choose from their homemade entrees, plus many appetizer and dessert selections. The decadent ice cream and pie offerings will be a great way to celebrate ascending the peaks of Vegas' highest hills or making it through the area's hefty underbrush.

8410 W. Cheyenne
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 304-8084

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