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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars landed the top spot among Las Vegas restaurants in Restaurant Business magazine’s newest list of top grossing independent restaurants in the country. The magazine estimates the restaurant made $22,264,200 in sales with a $77 average check and 260,000 covers in 2018, landing in the No. 18 spot on the list. The magazine called it “one of several high-volume eateries inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.”
It’s sister restaurant in Miami took the top spot with $38.4 million in estimated sales.
The full chart of 100 includes 22 New York destinations and 10 in Las Vegas.
For years, Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian landed in the No. 1 spot but this time, didn’t earn a spot among the 100. Restaurant Business says that “With the opening in Chicago, Tao is no longer considered an independent,” since it has more than five locations.
The nationwide study includes seven Vegas steakhouses, two restaurants from Tao Group, two Italian restaurants, and more
18. Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
$22,264,200 in estimated sales
$77 average check
260,000 covers in 2018
21. Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
“Jose Andres lends his special touch to the Vegas celebrity steakhouse scene.”
$20,827,800 in estimated sales
$114 average check
189,500 covers in 2018
23. SW Steakhouse
“Chef David Walzog’s steakhouse, with a whole section devoted to wagyu, is a perennial magnet for carnivores.”
$20,622,500 in estimated sales
$142 average check
148,350 covers in 2018
38. Mon Ami Gabi
“One of five across the U.S., the Las Vegas site celebrates 20 years on the Strip this year.”
$18,110,000 in estimated sales
$72 average check
307,440 covers in 2018
47. Prime Steakhouse
“‘Everything is sublime’ at this Jean-Georges Vongerichten steakhouse.”
$17,134,300 in estimated sales
$168 average check
110,300 covers in 2018
54. Lavo Italian Restaurant & Lounge
“Tao’s restaurant/nightclub/bar/lounge concept hosts star-studded events at the Palazzo Hotel.”
$16,594,100 in estimated sales
$92 average check
135,664 covers in 2018
“Emeril Lagasse’s Creole steakhouse takes its name from the New Orleans original.”
$16,400,000 in estimated sales
$100 average check
144,448 covers in 2018
“The strikingly modern space at Aria is divided among a lounge, elevated dining areas and two private dining rooms.”
$15,000,000 in estimated sales
$118 average check
124,000 covers in 2018
89. Beauty & Essex
“Opened in May 2016, the Las Vegas version follows New York’s formula to draw crowds.”
$12,753,180 in estimated sales
$92 average check
139,100 covers in 2018
92. Carmine’s
“Carmine’s is known for its family-style versions of Southern Italian specialties.”
$12,676,686 in estimated sales
$41 average check
128,385 covers in 2018
• 13 of the Biggest Independent U.S. Restaurants Based on Sales Call Las Vegas Home [ELV]
