In Vegas and looking for a Turkey Day Dinner?

Last year I spent Thanksgiving at Simon at Palms Place.  A very nice spread.

Here are some suggestions:

The Strip

 

Alize at the Palms

The multi-course Thanksgiving menu begins the amuse: caramelized onion and white truffle panna cotta, followed by a roasted chestnut and foie gras soup with smoked bacon, aged madeira, candied apples and toasted chestnuts.  The Thanksgiving twists continue with seared jumbo diver scallop, cognac-kabocha squash purée with almond brown butter sauce.

Next comes the baby red and green romaine salad with toasted caraway cracker, herbed goat cheese and aged balsamic vinaigrette.

After the apple cider intermezzo comes everyone’s favorite!  Andre’s traditional oven-roasted, free-range turkey with apple, nut and dried fruit stuffing, giblet gravy, truffled potato mousseline, jewel yam, with a brown sugar purée.  The course comes with the choice of baby carrots, cranberry relish with pan-seared striped bass with black truffle, celery root risotto, spicy walnuts and a port wine reduction or roasted venison loin with herb spaetzle, brussels sprouts, smoked bacon, wild mushrooms and huckleberry sauce.

For dessert, selections include Andre’s pecan pie with rum raisin ice cream and crème fraîche, pumpkin pie with cinnamon chantilly and crème anglaise; warm pear and chocolate cobbler with brown sugar ice cream or apple tarte tatin with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.

Vegetarian options are available.
The chef-selected Thanksgiving meal will be served on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The cost is $85 per person.  Guests may call (702) 951-7000 for reservations or more information.

 

Simon at Palms Place

 Choice of One Appetizer

Roast Pumpkin Soup | Ginger Crème Fraiche

Endive Salad | Candied Walnuts, Fuji Apple,

Maytag Blue, Organic Watercress

Wild Greens | Duck Confit, Pomegranate

 

Main Course – Served Family Style

 

Oven-roasted Turkey Breast

Turkey Leg Confit

Green Beans | Toasted Hazelnut and Orange

Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Corn Bread Stuffing

Cranberry Sauce | Orange Pecan

Giblet Gravy | Traditional

Dessert – Served Family Style

 

Pumpkin Pie | Vanilla Chantilly

Mulled Apple Cider | Apple Spice Cake

Chocolate Pudding Cake | Butterscotch Parfait

Maple Pecan Tart | Cinnamon Crème Fraiche

Simon‘s Thanksgiving menu is $55 per person and will be served from 2:30 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. For more information or to make a reservation call 702.944.3292.

Grand Lux Cafe, Venetian and Palazzo

Grand Lux Cafe (www.grandluxcafe.com) is offering a complete in-restaurant Thanksgiving meal for guests who would rather not spend the day in the kitchen. The special menu includes soup (corn chowder or carrot ginger), house green salad, roasted turkey breast, sausage stuffing with gravy, and traditional sides (mashed Yukon potatoes, sweet potatoes, fresh corn, green beans and cranberry sauce). Dessert selections include Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Cheesecake. The restaurant’s regular menu will also be available on Thanksgiving.

There are two Grand Lux Cafe restaurants in Las Vegas. One is in the Venetian Hotel & Casino (3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South;702-414-3888) and the other location is in the PALAZZO Resort Hotel Casino (3327 Las Vegas Blvd.; 702-733-7411).

Central Caesar’s Palace

Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas’ newest culinary hotspot open 24 hours per day, invites you to take a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving and celebrate that most American of holidays with Michel’s signature French accent.

Early risers on Thanksgiving morning can indulge in a seasonal breakfast dish, a cheese blintz accompanied by cranberry and orange marmalade. The special is served from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the price is $15.

Beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 11 p.m., guests may opt for Central’s three-course Thanksgiving menu. It features a choice of deviled eggs or chestnut soup as a first course, followed by a choice of roulade of turkey with stuffed mushroom and smashed potatoes or turkey legs with gravy, mushroom stuffing and sweet potato gratin. Dessert will consist of Michel’s take on classic pumpkin pie served à la mode with house-made vanilla ice cream. The price per person of Central’s Thanksgiving menu is $50. For guests wishing to indulge in Central’s famous dishes such as fried and rotisserie chicken, lamb shank and burgers, the restaurant’s regular menu will continue to be available throughout Thanksgiving Day.

“I love American holidays that celebrate great American food,” said Michel Richard. “Let us work in the kitchen this Thanksgiving so you don’t have to—join us at Central for a delicious turkey feast!”

Breakfast Special Served 6 a.m. – 11 a.m., Lunch and Dinner Menu Offered 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 24 Only

 

Hash House A Go Go

multiple  locations: M Resort, The Plaza Downtown, Imperial Palace on the Strip

Specials ranging in price from $5.95 to $19.95 .

Pumpkin Bisque Roasted turkey breast with rosemary gravy, stuffing and green beans Grilled pork with brown sugar, mashed yams and green beans Wedge Salad  Savory pumpkin cream over linguine with butternut squash, asparagus and crushed pistachios  Peach Cobbler Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Aria, City Center

Executive Chef Robert Moore at Jean Georges Steakhouse has put together an a la carte menu of tantalizing dishes for Thanksgiving.  In addition to the regular dinner menu, guests can enjoy Roasted Squash Soup, Roasted Organic Turkey served with crispy sweet breads, Grilled Figs with fresh mozzarella and Spiced Pumpkin Cake.  Guests will have the opportunity to add any of these items to one of the restaurant’s delicious steaks or order the entire menu to create an unforgettable turkey day feast.

At Sage, the Thanksgiving prix fixe menu begins with a choice of Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Taylor Gold Pears & Shaved Brussels Sprouts or the signature Foie Gras Crème Brulee. A Roasted Organic Turkey, Day Boat Scallops or Braised Veal Cheeks highlight the entrée portion of the meal, each served with a selection of chef’s seasonal sides.  A Pumpkin Mascarpone Tart or the Bourbon Caramel Bar adds a sweet ending to the culinary experience. The menu is priced at $83 per person.

Sirio Ristorante brings a Tuscan flair to Thanksgiving with an a la carte menu that includes Carpaccio Alla Cipriani (beef carpaccio with classic cipriani dressing), Gnocchi Di Zucca (butternut squash and ricotta cheese gnocchi with duck leg confit) and Il Tacchino (roasted stuffed turkey breast with traditional side dishes).  Additionally, Italian comfort food will be served with Risotto O Tagliatelle Al Tartufo Bianco, a delicious risotto or tagliatelle pasta with fresh shaved, first-of-the-season white truffles.

Bellagio

James Beard Award-winning chef Julian Serrano has designed a special four-course menu at Picasso that allows guests a variety of tantalizing choices. Options include Crème of Butternut Squash Soup and Sautéed “A” Steak of Foie Gras as well as Kobe Spheres and Roasted Milk-Fed Veal Chop. An assortment of mouth-watering desserts will complete the epicurean journey. This menu is priced at $150 per person with a wine pairing available for an additional $95 per person.

At the AAA Five Diamond Le Cirque, the five-course gourmet affair begins with Alaskan King Crab and a choice of Sautéed Foie Gras or Creamy Risotto with fresh truffles. The culinary adventure continues with Roasted Wild Turbot and a choice of Wild Venison, Australian A5 “Kobe” Beef Tenderloin or Stuffed Roasted Turkey.  Delicious dessert selections include the Chocolate Soufflé and the Pumpkin Crepe.  The menu is priced at $145 per person and a wine pairing is available for an additional $65 or $95 for premium wine.

The Buffet at Bellagio offers both traditional and adventurous choices this Thanksgiving. Guests desiring a more familiar holiday dish can take delight in a Whole Roasted Free Range Tom Turkey while those looking for a novel approach can dine on Roasted Garlic Rubbed Kobe Top Round, Maple Seared Salmon or Split Alaskan and Snow Crab Legs. Brunch is available November 25 – 27 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is priced at $32.95 per person. Dinner is served 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. and priced at $44.95 per person.

Mandalay Bay

Fleur by Hubert Keller has crafted a tasting menu that’s available for both lunch and dinner.  The menu features a hearty Lobster Bisque Soup and fresh Field Green Salad followed by Roasted Turkey with rosemary stuffing, potato puree, vegetable medley and cranberry. A traditional Pumpkin Pie ends the meal on a sweet note. The menu is priced at $45 per person.

Thanksgiving dinner at Aureole begins with a Mosaic of Diver Scallop and Black Winter Truffle followed by Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli and Maine Lobster.  A Pan Seared Utah Bison Tenderloin and an Aureole Tart Sampler round out the dining experience.  Guests also may substitute a Roasted New Hampshire Turkey for the Bison Tenderloin.  For a more intimate experience, the culinary experience of dining in the Swan Court includes welcome canapés, a pre-dessert course and complimentary chocolates in addition to dinner.  The menu is priced at $75 in the main dining room and $90 in the Swan Court, per person.  A wine pairing is available for an additional $55 per person.

Red, White and Blue features a prix fixe menu of all the traditional holiday favorites.  The meal includes a plate of roasted turkey and honey baked ham served with almond sage stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, spiced sweet potato puree and green beans.  The meal also includes homemade apple cider, choice of appetizer and choice of dessert.  The menu is priced at $25.95 per person.

Border Grill

If one is looking to dine on the Strip, Border Grill at Mandalay Bay plans to offer a special menu for Thanksgiving as well. The menu is set to offer turkey albondigas soup for $9 or butternut squash empanadas for $10, turkey enchiladas in mole for $24 and pumpkin cheesecake for $8. For reservation and menu, call 702-632-7403.

Along with their Thanksgiving menu, Border Grill will also be offering a Holiday To-Go menu, perfect for corporate gifts or entertaining at home.

MGM Grand

Fiamma Trattoria & Bar is serving up an Italian feast for Thanksgiving.  Guests may choose between Spinach and Roasted Beets Salad or Lobster Bisque Soup to begin the meal followed by Homemade Butternut Squash Gnocchi.  For the main course, Stuffed Turkey Breast with chestnuts and black truffle will delight the palate.  Pumpkin Mascarpone Cheesecake with vanilla ice cream adds a sweet ending to dinner.  The menu is priced at $70 per person.

The special holiday menu at SEABLUE by Michael Mina begins with a SEABLUE Waldorf Salad and a Butternut Squash Soup.  The meal is highlighted by a Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Roasted Turkey Breast with potato puree, chorizo stuffing and green beans. And for dessert, an indulgent Pumpkin Bread Pudding.  The menu is priced at $100 per person.

MGM Grand Buffet has added traditional Thanksgiving cuisine to its expansive offerings. Guests can fill their plates with Roasted White and Dark Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Roast Leg of Lamb and Casino Roast of Beef.  Scrumptious sides include Cornbread Stuffing, Butternut Squash Soup, Mashed Potatoes with giblet gravy and Sweet Potatoes with marshmallows and brown sugar.  Brunch is available 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and priced at $29.99 per person.  Dinner is served 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and priced at $35.99 per person.

The Mirage

Onda Ristorante is serving a banquet of food this Thanksgiving.  The feast begins with an Antipasta plate followed by a Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad and Wild Mushroom Soup. The traditional turkey dinner includes Roasted Free Range Turkey with giblet gravy, cranberry and pine nut caponata, green beans, Sage Focaccia, Yukon Gold Potato Polenta and candied yams.  An assorted mini dessert platter of pumpkin pie, tiramisu, mascarpone cheesecake and cranberry-orange compote completes the meal.  The menu is priced at $64 per person.

Thanksgiving dinner at kokomo’s begins with a duet of appetizers including Roasted Pumpkin Soup and Truffle Crème & Lobster Cake or a duo of Lump Crab and American Caviar & Shrimp. Guests may choose between the Oven Roasted Turkey & Gravy with stuffing, sweet potato and pecans or the Slow Roasted Prime Rib with celery root, potato gratin and asparagus for the main course. A delectable Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake or Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie will be served for dessert.  The menu is priced at $65 per person.

Carnegie Deli is adding three dishes to the menu for Turkey Day.  It will take two hands to tackle the Gargantuan Thanksgiving Sandwich, filled with turkey, cranberry jelly, traditional stuffing, crispy onion and cranberry-pecan and packed into a sage roll and served with a side of gravy for $19.99.  The Carnegie Thanksgiving Platter with turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry, gravy and rolls is available for $24.99. And for dessert, Carnegie’s famous cheesecake covered in pumpkin caramel sauce and spiced whipped cream is available for $9.99.

Monte Carlo

Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge serves a traditional holiday meal, accented by decadence.  Guests begin with a chef selected Kumamoto Oyster, Sea Water Granite and Caviar followed by a Lobster and Corn Soup with aged sherry and lemon cream.  The amuse ends with a Seared Jumbo Sea Scallop accompanied by a potato crêpe and saffron sauce.  For the entrée, Andre’s Oven-Roasted Free Range Turkey with herb-nut and dried fruit stuffing, Andre’s Wild Salmon with King Crab or Apple Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, each served with frisée lettuce and duck confit are the available options. Dinner concludes with a choice of Apple Tarte Tatin, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie or Chocolate Pear Cobbler.  The meal will be available 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and is priced at $75 per person.

d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar has a three-course menu that starts with an Organic Corn Chowder with pernod poached bay scallops followed by a Roasted Turkey Breast with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, brown sugar-glazed yams, roasted green beans, chorizo sausage stuffing, giblet turkey gravy and cranberry chutney.  Dinner would not be complete without dessert as d.vino offers a warm pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and served with pecan ice cream.  The menu is priced at $26 per person.

Thanksgiving at The Café begins with a choice of Butternut Squash Bisque or Baby Lettuces with radicchio, endive, roasted candied walnuts and a citrus vinaigrette.  Next is a choice between the Oven Roasted Turkey with cornbread stuffing, winter root vegetable and whipped potato or the Stuffed Pork Loin with horseradish potato, baby vegetable and apple mash.  For dessert, The Café offers either traditional pumpkin pie or an apple crisp. The menu, which includes a non-alcoholic drink, is priced at $20.95 per person.

New York-New York

Executive Chef David Suppe has put together a delightful menu for Thanksgiving at Nine Fine Irishmen.  The meal starts with a choice of the creamy corn chowder or a mixed green salad followed by a savory Guinness Glazed Turkey Breast with apple sage cornbread stuffing or an Herb Roasted Prime Rib with truffle macaroni and cheese.  Both dishes are served with sautéed green beans and whipped potatoes.  Dessert features an Eggnog Trifle, lady fingers dipped in Irish coffee layered with an eggnog Bavarian crème and topped with cinnamon and nutmeg, or a slice of Pumpkin Cake served warm with spiced caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream and fresh whipped cream.  The menu is priced at $29.99 per person.

The Sporting House (TSH) kicks-off with a TSH Salad, a mixed greens salad, with tomatoes, hot house cucumbers, red onions and garlic croutons.  Roasted Turkey with mashed potatoes and giblet gravy, sage stuffing, candied yams and fresh green beans will bring back memories of holidays past while the Pumpkin Pie with Chantilly cream adds a delicious finale to this three-course meal.  The menu is priced at $19.95 per person.

Gallagher’s presents a three-course menu that begins with butternut squash or spinach salad.  Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey highlights the meal served with sausage-sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, candied yams, sautéed onions and green beans, and fresh pear cranberry sauce.  The house-baked Pumpkin Pie filled with warm fall spices will add a sweet ending.  The menu is priced at $49 per person.

 

Luxor

Guests are invited to experience TENDER Steak & Seafood’s exemplary Thanksgiving menu.  After starting with a choice of an Autumn Garden Greens Salad or a Wild Mushroom Soup, diners can then enjoy an American Heirloom Organic Turkey.  This slow-roasted turkey breast and braised boneless turkey leg will be served alongside a dried fruit and foie gras sourdough bread stuffing, sage giblet gravy, fresh cranberry orange relish and sweet potato puree.  Guests will need to save room for dessert as the Caramelized Pumpkin Maple Pie and the Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Tart are extraordinary sweet creations.  The menu is priced at $45 per person.

In addition to its daily offerings, MORE The Buffet at Luxor is adding traditional Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey breast, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce, dark meat turkey, butternut squash soup, sweet potato casserole and cranberry confetti rice pilaf.  The menu is available from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day and is priced at $21.99 per person for adults and $13.99 for children ages 4 – 10.

 

Excalibur

Thanksgiving Day dinner at The Steakhouse at Camelot begins with a choice of a Fall Garden Salad with roasted yellow beets, teardrop tomatoes, white Vermont cheddar cheese and a hazelnut vinaigrette or the Roasted Corn Chowder Soup. The main course is an Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, traditional stuffing, sautéed green beans, baked sweet potatoes and a cranberry-orange relish.  For dessert, guests may select a pumpkin cheesecake or the warm apple pie a la mode.  The menu is priced at $29.95 per person.

Society Cafe at Encore

If there is one chef that can pull off a great Thanksgiving dinner, my bet goes to Kim Canteenwalla. Mr. Canteenwalla goes traditional this year. The Society Thanksgiving menu, priced at $41 per person, will be available on Thursday, November 24 from Noon until 10 PM. It includes and appetizer of fruit and nuts,  Cabocha Squash Soup with spiced pecans, Roasted Free Range Turkey, and Pumpkin Tart for dessert.
Reservations: 702 248-3463

Off-Strip

Marche Bacchus
This Thanksgiving, skip the strip and head to the suburbs. Marche Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop will offer a delightful holiday-inspired prix fixe three-course menu. Additionally, guests may choose menu items a la carte if they choose. Cost is $39.95 per person and will be offered from 2pm to 8pm. For reservations and menu, call 702-804-8008.

 

Ravella Lake Las Vegas
Ravella at Lake Las Vegas is offering two options to make  this year’s Thanksgiving feast stress-free and delicious for all. Guests can choose to indulge in a delectable Thanksgiving Day Feast with bottomless champagne for $45 per adult and $20 per child* or pre-order a “Thanksgiving To-Go” meal for five prepared by Ravella’s award-winning executive chef and ready to enjoy at home for $120.

Bottomless Champagne Thanksgiving Day Feast, Thursday Nov. 24, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For a decadent Thanksgiving feast without the cleanup, Ravella invites foodies to dine in Medici where their meal will be prepared in an exhibit kitchen and they can soak up glorious fall weather on the outdoor terrace. Begin the meal with a variety of soups and salads or a bowl of fresh pasta and made-to-order sauce. When it’s time for the main course, treat oneself to unlimited prime rib of beef, Yorkshire puddings and juniper-rubbed venison with pear chutney. For more traditional holiday fare, gobble down organic turkey and pile plates high with herb stuffing and gravy. Bursting with flavor, the feast also will include a seafood station featuring house-smoked salmon and trout for bagels and lox, crab claws, prawns, lobster, oysters and clams, all garnished with cocktail sauce, Remo lade and mignonette. Because no holiday is complete without dessert, feast on an array of sweets including a variety of pies and cakes. To make a reservation, call 702-567-4700. *Cost is $45 per adult and $20 per child age 12 and under, plus tax. Seating is available 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“Thanksgiving To-Go,” Thursday, Nov. 24.  For those who wish to celebrate in the comforts of their own home, Executive Chef Andrew and his team of culinary experts will prepare a traditional Thanksgiving spread for five people. For $120 per meal, patrons can purchase a gourmet feast complete with a 15-pound turkey, roasted butternut squash soup, herb stuffing, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet peas, carrots and pearl onions, cranberry citrus relish, homemade gravy and choice of two  delectable pies. Choose from pumpkin, apple, pecan and lemon meringue pies to delight taste buds and complete the meal. To order a “Thanksgiving To-Go” meal, please call 702-567-4700. All orders must be pre-ordered and paid in advance by Saturday, Nov. 19. No changes, substitutions or refunds. Dinner packages will be available for pick up on Thursday Nov. 24 from noon – 4 p.m.

 Fogo de Chão

Award-winning Fogo de Chão (pronounced fo-go dèe shoun), an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse, which opened Nov. 10, announces it will offer an alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving Day dining menu on Nov. 24.

Fogo de Chão guests dining on Nov. 24 can expect a prix fixe culinary journey that is far from the mundane traditional spread that is served year after year. For those looking to feast on something different this Thanksgiving, Fogo offers guests an unlimited array of meats, salad bar, traditional Southern Brazilian sides and desserts that will please any fickle palates.

Brazilian-trained churrasqueiros or gaucho chefs will present and slice 15 signature cuts of meat table side from roasting skewers. Meat selections include: the house specialty picanha, a prime cut of top sirloin; the two filet mignon cuts of tenderloin, one served wrapped in bacon; and a variety of beef cuts, lamb, chicken and pork. The gourmet salad and sides bar features more than 30 items such as smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, hearts of palm, tabbouleh salad, jumbo asparagus, cured meats, artisan breads and imported cheeses. The restaurant boasts a drink menu featuring authentic Brazilian beverages like The Caipirinha as well as an award-winning wine list that includes more than 200 labels.  To complete the dining experience, Fogo de Chão’s decadent dessert menu includes the restaurant’s signature Papaya Cream, South American Flan, Crème Brule, Turtle Cheesecake, Molten Chocolate Cake and Key Lime Pie.

Fogo de Chão is equipped with nine private meeting spaces which can accommodate any number of family and friends gathering.

Operation hours and prices on Nov. 24 are as follows:
Dinner
$44.50 (Salad Bar Only – $22.50)
1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Children five years of age and under enjoy complimentary dining.
Children six to 10 years of age dine at half the prices listed above.
Any beverages, desserts, tax and gratuity are additional.

 

 

 

 

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