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How To Eat and Drink Your Way Through the MGM Grand in 24 Hours

Never miss a good meal or drink

MGM Grand
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When the MGM Grand opened in 1993, it staked its claim as the largest hotel complex in the world. Now the third largest, the resort commands a spot on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard with a lineup of celebrity chefs — Joël Robuchon, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Tom Colicchio, and Michael Mina — along with all out nightlife from Hakkasan and entertainment in between. Walking through this massive resort can be confusing and time-consuming, so sticking to dining options on-site makes sense. Here’s a look at how to eat and drink your way through the MGM Grand from early in the morning to late at night.

A cafe with purple lighting
Avenue Cafe
MGM Resorts [Official Site]

7 a.m. — Avenue Café

Go retro Vegas for breakfast at Avenue Café with its high-backed booths and bar serving mimosas to kick off the morning. Diners can build their own omelets, throw together a scramble, or just be naughty with some biscuits and gravy.

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A mimosa and a bloody Mary on a wooden table
A mimosa and a bloody Mary at Topgolf
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10 a.m. — Topgolf

Yes, you can combine golf and breakfast in Las Vegas. Order a breakfast burrito, French toast, a Texas brisket hash skillet, or chicken and waffles paired with interactive golf games and balls that score themselves. Pair them with a mimosa or spicy bloody Mary.

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Shrimp and grits
Shrimp and grits at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House/Facebook

Noon — Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House

Bam! For lunch, take a cue from Emeril Lagasse and go Big Easy-style with Louisiana comfort food with a modern twist. Start with a fried shrimp po’ boy, barbecued shrimp, Creole buttermilk fried chicken, loco coco with seafood sausage and kimchi fried rice, or the seasonal fresh catch of the day for lunch. While Wolfgang Puck ushered in the era of celebrity chefs in Las Vegas when he opened Spago, originally at the Forum Shops at Caesars and now at the Bellagio, in 1992, but Lagasse wasn’t far behind, showcasing his “New New Orleans” cooking in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand in 1995.

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A bar with blackjack tables
Whiskey Down
MGM Resorts [Official Site]

4 p.m. — Whiskey Down

Take an afternoon break with two fingers of one of more than 50 different types of rare and fine American, Canadian, Irish, and Scotch whiskies while playing a round of blackjack. The 24-hour Whiskey Down offers three blackjack tables and seven video poker machines, while those who want to just chat can head to one of the leather sofas and oversized chairs.

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A round plate with sushi and sashimi
Morimoto
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6 p.m. — Morimoto

Find modern Japanese fare from Masaharu Morimoto in a swanky space at the MGM Grand. A bust of Morimoto awaits at the entrance, while diving presentations of Japanese wagyu, topneck clam, Japanese mackarel, and golden big eye snapper make the sushi side of the menu. Try the Morimoto sashimi salad made with seared toro, smoked salmon, barbecue eel, tuna, and hamachi, blended with five sauces and served in a blond wood box. His Duck, Duck, Duck features a roasted duck leg with a duck sandwich made with cucumber and a foie gras-infused croissant, all served with a red miso sauce and a soft duck egg..

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L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon Le Maïs
L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon Le Maïs
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8 p.m. — L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Diners can watch the artistry of the chefs when they pull up a seat at the bar overlooking the kitchen of Joël Robuchon’s more casual approach to dining that is still through the stratosphere. Tapas, a tasting menu, and wines from around the world highlight the menu here at the MGM Grand. Patrons can even order Robuchon’s vision of a burger, and snag a taste of his famous mashed potatoes.

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A copper cup with fries and a large hamburger
Butcher’s Grind Burger at TAP Sports Bar
MGM Resorts [Official Site]

10 p.m. — TAP Sports Bar

Two-fisted sandwiches and sliders keep diners fueled late into the night at this sports bar at the MGM Grand with 220 seats and 60 TVs. Also find an impressive selection of local and seasonal craft beers, along with sports memorabilia lining the walls.

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A deejay with long hair stands with his arms outstretched.
Steve Aoki takes over the decks at Hakkasan
MGM Resorts [Official Site]

Midnight — Hakkasan

After a night of dining on a dim sum platter, stir-fry lobster, spicy prawn, and fried soft shell crab at the Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan, it only seems smart to head upstairs to the nightclub to finish off the party. The megaclub exceeds expectations with a vibrant, technology-fueled setting and star deejays including Steve Aoki, Tiesto, and Calvin Harris. For a truly VIP experience, partiers can purchase the Hakkasan bar card, which offers expedited entry and $100 in drinks. Go more laid back at the Ling Ling Club.

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A honky tonk bar in Las Vegas
Losers Bar
MGM Resorts [Official Site]

2 a.m. — Losers Bar

Don’t let the name fool you. Losers Bar brings a honky tonk straight out of Nashville with country acts performing on a small stage in a no-frills environment. Order the Bootwhacker, a frozen chocolate concoction made with Calypso Rum, Patron XO Cafe, and Captain Morgan. Who knows? Maybe George Strait will show up for an impromptu, late-night gig.

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A dining room at a restaurant
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
MGM Resorts [Official Site]

4 a.m. — Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

Wolfgang Puck’s California-style margherita pizza and grilled Scottish salmon are served until 6 a.m. More in the mood for breakfast? Buttermilk pancakes with warm apple compote, a breakfast burrito with spicy chorizo and scrambled eggs, and huevos rancheros with two eggs over easy make the breakfast menu at the MGM Grand.

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Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (877) 880-0880 Visit Website

Avenue Café

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 891-7335 Visit Website

Topgolf Las Vegas

4627 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89109

L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 891-7358 Visit Website

TAP Sports Bar

3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, , NV 89109 (702) 891-7433 Visit Website

Spago

3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-8181 Visit Website

Michael Mina

3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 693-7223 Visit Website

Pub 1842

3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-891-3922

Morimoto

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 891-3001 Visit Website

MGM Grand

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (877) 880-0880 Visit Website

Hakkasan

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 891-7888 Visit Website

Joël Robuchon

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 891-7925 Visit Website

Whiskey Down

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, , NV 89109 (702) 891-1111 Visit Website