“A steak is a steak,” said the carnivore who’d never sampled a three-figure slab of imported Japanese wagyu. But in Las Vegas, no two steaks are created equal. There’s a cut for every palate and every price point—it’s all a matter of taste and budget. Don’t tread on my meat, and I won’t tread on yours. Though I will ask for a bite.
Go now: Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa
Barry is a legend in the Las Vegas steak scene. Back in the aughts, he was the mastermind behind the iconic meals at N9NE Steakhouse in the Palms. A few years ago, he packed up his rib cap and opened his own place Downtown. Whether you’re into wet-aged, dry-aged, or American wagyu, you can’t go wrong or skip the steak altogether and go classic with a Garbage Salad or Barry’s Burger. barrysdowntownprime.com
Go now: Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse at Wynn
If you’re a Yellowstone fan, this is your chance to live the Dutton dream. Created by Yellowstone’s own Taylor Sheridan, this steakhouse features cuts from his Four Sixes Ranch and other Texas-inspired fare—including a caviar-topped tater tot and chicken tender dish that’s pure Lone Star luxe. It’s a pop-up, so if you can snag a reservation, do it now. wynnlasvegas.com
Book for your next trip: Golden Steer
This is, without question, the hardest reservation to score in town, thanks to its irresistible old Vegas charm and a social media presence dominated by mega-lobsters lounging in pools of butter. Book now and, by September, you could be feasting on a tableside Caesar, Shorthorn New York strip, and a perfectly twice-baked potato. goldensteer.com
