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The Strip in Las Vegas gets the lion’s share of the attention, but Nevada’s second-largest city has plenty of delicious dishes. Here's a handy guide to 21 restaurants in Henderson that hit the spot. Head to the original Settebello in The District at Green Valley Ranch or Pizza Rock at Green Valley Ranch. Get dynamite dinners at Todd’s Unique Dining or Penn’s Thai House. And make sure to visit Boom Bang Fine Food and Cocktails. With this guide, residents may never have to leave Henderson.

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Todd’s Unique Dining

Chef and owner Todd Clore’s wine dinners are the toast of the town and sell out quickly at this restaurant with a neighborhood feel and gourmet fare. Clore manages to change up the menu to keep foodies coming back while satisfying regulars. Try the duck cooked in a pomegranate red wine sauce.

4350 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, NV 89014

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A restaurant with brown walls, purple booths and fans on the ceiling — Todd’s Unique Dining

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Weiss Deli & Bakery

Kosher deli fans love the chicken noodle soup and matzo ball soup here. Don’t neglect the bakery items, such as apple fritters, challah bread, and more.

2744 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014

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Chicken datka — Chicken datka at Weiss Deli & Bakery

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Gen Korean BBQ House

This all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue goes for $26.99 at dinner. That includes your fill of sirloin steak, short rib, marinated spicy chicken, baby octopus, and more. Pair grilled meats and veggies with spicy cucumber and potato salad banchan.

1300 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014

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A Korean barbecue assortment — A Korean barbecue assortment at Gen Korean BBQ House

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Penn’s Thai House

Penn Amarapayark’s hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant makes everything, down to the curry, from scratch. Try larb made with ground meat, spice, and rice-powder salads; marinated Thai barbecued chicken on the bone; and green curry with shrimp.

724 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV, 89011

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An assortment of Thai dishes arranged on lettuce — Penn’s Thai House

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Juan’s Flaming Fajitas

The popular Tex-Mex menu at Juan’s Flaming Fajitas includes the namesake flaming fajitas, sopas, ensaladas, table side guacamole, Baja-style fish tacos, plus margaritas, sangria, and daiquiris.

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16 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

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A plate of fajitas — Juan’s Flaming Fajitas

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Hardway 8

Henderson has its own ode to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels with Hardway 8 from Bryant Jane and Lyle Cervenka, the co-owners of Starboard Tack. Order a corned beef Reuben, porchetta sandwich, grilled vegetable panini, and a hero with prosciutto, mortadella, and hot copa. Buffalo fried oysters, a charcuterie board, and deep-fried mozzarella make the starters menu, while fish and chips and two burgers round out the entrees.

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46 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

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Starboard burger at Hardway 8

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The Steamie Weenie

This ode to the hot dog features the pushcart variety with onions in tomato sauce, sauerkraut, and spicy house mustard; the Windy City with tomato, dill pickle, diced onions, sport peppers, neon relish, celery salt and yellow mustard; and the Nor’wester in cream cheese, griddled onions, scallions, fresh jalapeño peppers, and Sriracha. Even two vegan varieties make the menu. Everything here rings in under $8.

1500 N Green Valley Pkwy #130, Henderson, NV 89074

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Steamie Weenie Hot Dogs

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Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails

This restaurant from Top Chef alum Elia Aboumrad-Page, Christian Page, and Tony Angotti serves everything from corndogs to caviar. The menu is a playful mash-up of American diner comforts and French cuisine. Start with the mushroom carpaccio, a celebration of all things fungi, then share plates of sole meunière, spaghetti carbonara, and the 20-hour duck confit.

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75 S Valle Verde Dr Suite 160, Henderson, NV 89012

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138 Restaurant

This new chophouse in Henderson specializes in dry-aged meat, poultry, duck, and fish. Steaks are primarily sourced from Nevada and California ranches and accompany menu items like whole grilled branzino and duck breast with roasted butternut squash, plantains, and chocolate mole.

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1450 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste C-205, Henderson, NV 89012

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Settebello Pizzeria

Wood-fired brick oven pizzas with crisp crusts that you have to tear apart by hand attract families from all over the valley. Try the Capricciosa with tomatoes, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, roasted mushrooms, and olives.

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140 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89012

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A restaurant serving pizza — Settebello Pizzeria

Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis

Down at Green Valley Ranch, the steaks at Hank’s bring 'em in. Try one with a Gorgonzola crust. Want to split a dish? Look for the tomahawk chop or Chateaubriand made for two. Kobe beef even makes the menu.

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052

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A filet mignon on a black plate with a tomato — A filet mignon at Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis

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Borracha Mexican Cantina

Borracha Mexican Cantina at Green Valley Ranch features a menu of shareable plates and burritos. Tacos made with handmade tortillas and meats that range from rotisserie chicken, slow-cooked short ribs, and Baja fish make the menu. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.

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2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

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A plate of tacos with margaritas — Tacos at Borracha Mexican Cantina

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Bottiglia Enoteca

The menu at Bottiglia Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch includes antipastas, salads, fresh fish, and the house specialty: papperdella Bolognese with braised short ribs, truffle ricotta, and piquillo pepper gravy. Bonus, a shaded patio that wraps around the restaurant and features a fire pit.

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2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

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Pizza Rock

One of pizza king Tony Gemignani’s Pizza Rock locations sits inside Green Valley Ranch with 7,000 square feet of TVs, a semi-truck, and even a dining table with a roulette wheel. There are classic Italian entrees and pastas, but the four wood-fired pizza ovens and variety of award-winning pies are what bring the crowds.

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

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A pizza at Pizza Rock — Pizza Rock

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Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood

Southern Italian with a view comes at the hands of Arnauld Briand and Carmine Vento. The eggplant rollatini rolled in ricotta is a must-try. Request to sit near the restaurant’s namesake windows for a view of the city while you dine on generous portions of pasta and seafood.

191 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89012

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A beef dish at an Italian restaurant — Ventano Italian Grill

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Kitchen Table

Snap up globally inspired American breakfasts and lunches at the sunny Kitchen Table from chef Javier Chavez. Pastries, breakfast taquitos, monkey bread, crepes, and Nutella S’mores await, along with a chorizo omelet, Nutella French toast, and croque-madame.

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1716 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89012

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Chorizo omelet, Nutella French toast, and croque-madame — Chorizo omelet, Nutella French toast, and croque-madame at Kitchen Table

Gaetano’s Ristorante

Readers love the home-style northern Italian fare at Gaetano’s Ristorante. Look for homemade pastas and raviolis, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood. Try the Mezzelune di Vitello con Porcini made with homemade half moon pasta filled with veal, served with peas, prosciutto, and porcini mushrooms in a light cream sauce.

10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052

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A seafood pasta dish — Gaetano’s

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Hiroba Sushi

Former Fish N Bowl chef Howard Choi is now behind the sushi counter at Hiroba Sushi, which specializes in black rice sushi. Fans love the lemon roll, spicy rainbow roll, and bento boxes.

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10720 S Eastern Ave #100, Henderson, NV 89052

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A sushi roll — Red rock roll at Hiroba Sushi

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CraftKitchen

Jaret Blinn serves breakfast and lunch at CraftKitchen with a menu of crustless quiches of the day, churro waffles, pork carnitas Benedicts, and short rib hash. And that’s just for breakfast. On the lunch side of the menu find short rib grilled cheese, chicken and waffles, and Korean fried chicken sandwich. Gluten-free and vegan options available.

10940 S Eastern Ave Ste 107, Henderson, NV 89052

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Two pork carnitas Benedicts covered in Hollandaise — Pork carnitas Benedict at CraftKitchen

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The Stove

Chefs Antonio Nunez, formerly of Kitchen Table in Henderson, and Scott Commings, the season 12 winner of Hell’s Kitchen who has Freedom Beat at the Downtown Grand, together have The Stove with a menu of American cuisine with regional influences. The ever-changing menu focuses on breakfast and lunch dishes, and a very popular brunch.

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11261 S Eastern Ave #200, Henderson, NV 89052

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Prosciutto frittata at The Stove

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Todd’s Unique Dining

4350 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, NV 89014

Chef and owner Todd Clore’s wine dinners are the toast of the town and sell out quickly at this restaurant with a neighborhood feel and gourmet fare. Clore manages to change up the menu to keep foodies coming back while satisfying regulars. Try the duck cooked in a pomegranate red wine sauce.

4350 E. Sunset Road, Henderson, NV 89014

Visit Website

A restaurant with brown walls, purple booths and fans on the ceiling — Todd’s Unique Dining

Weiss Deli & Bakery

2744 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014

Kosher deli fans love the chicken noodle soup and matzo ball soup here. Don’t neglect the bakery items, such as apple fritters, challah bread, and more.

2744 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014

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Chicken datka — Chicken datka at Weiss Deli & Bakery

Gen Korean BBQ House

1300 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014

This all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue goes for $26.99 at dinner. That includes your fill of sirloin steak, short rib, marinated spicy chicken, baby octopus, and more. Pair grilled meats and veggies with spicy cucumber and potato salad banchan.

1300 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014

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A Korean barbecue assortment — A Korean barbecue assortment at Gen Korean BBQ House

Penn’s Thai House

724 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV, 89011

Penn Amarapayark’s hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant makes everything, down to the curry, from scratch. Try larb made with ground meat, spice, and rice-powder salads; marinated Thai barbecued chicken on the bone; and green curry with shrimp.

724 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV, 89011

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An assortment of Thai dishes arranged on lettuce — Penn’s Thai House

Juan’s Flaming Fajitas

16 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

The popular Tex-Mex menu at Juan’s Flaming Fajitas includes the namesake flaming fajitas, sopas, ensaladas, table side guacamole, Baja-style fish tacos, plus margaritas, sangria, and daiquiris.

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16 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

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A plate of fajitas — Juan’s Flaming Fajitas

Hardway 8

46 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

Henderson has its own ode to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels with Hardway 8 from Bryant Jane and Lyle Cervenka, the co-owners of Starboard Tack. Order a corned beef Reuben, porchetta sandwich, grilled vegetable panini, and a hero with prosciutto, mortadella, and hot copa. Buffalo fried oysters, a charcuterie board, and deep-fried mozzarella make the starters menu, while fish and chips and two burgers round out the entrees.

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46 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

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Starboard burger at Hardway 8

The Steamie Weenie

1500 N Green Valley Pkwy #130, Henderson, NV 89074

This ode to the hot dog features the pushcart variety with onions in tomato sauce, sauerkraut, and spicy house mustard; the Windy City with tomato, dill pickle, diced onions, sport peppers, neon relish, celery salt and yellow mustard; and the Nor’wester in cream cheese, griddled onions, scallions, fresh jalapeño peppers, and Sriracha. Even two vegan varieties make the menu. Everything here rings in under $8.

1500 N Green Valley Pkwy #130, Henderson, NV 89074

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Steamie Weenie Hot Dogs

Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails

75 S Valle Verde Dr Suite 160, Henderson, NV 89012

This restaurant from Top Chef alum Elia Aboumrad-Page, Christian Page, and Tony Angotti serves everything from corndogs to caviar. The menu is a playful mash-up of American diner comforts and French cuisine. Start with the mushroom carpaccio, a celebration of all things fungi, then share plates of sole meunière, spaghetti carbonara, and the 20-hour duck confit.

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75 S Valle Verde Dr Suite 160, Henderson, NV 89012

Visit Website

A green dining room with cactus wallpaper. — Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails

138 Restaurant

1450 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste C-205, Henderson, NV 89012

This new chophouse in Henderson specializes in dry-aged meat, poultry, duck, and fish. Steaks are primarily sourced from Nevada and California ranches and accompany menu items like whole grilled branzino and duck breast with roasted butternut squash, plantains, and chocolate mole.

Open in Google Maps

1450 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste C-205, Henderson, NV 89012

Visit Website

Settebello Pizzeria

140 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89012

Wood-fired brick oven pizzas with crisp crusts that you have to tear apart by hand attract families from all over the valley. Try the Capricciosa with tomatoes, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, roasted mushrooms, and olives.

Open in Google Maps

140 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89012

Visit Website

A restaurant serving pizza — Settebello Pizzeria

Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052

Down at Green Valley Ranch, the steaks at Hank’s bring 'em in. Try one with a Gorgonzola crust. Want to split a dish? Look for the tomahawk chop or Chateaubriand made for two. Kobe beef even makes the menu.

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052

Visit Website

A filet mignon on a black plate with a tomato — A filet mignon at Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis

Borracha Mexican Cantina

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

Borracha Mexican Cantina at Green Valley Ranch features a menu of shareable plates and burritos. Tacos made with handmade tortillas and meats that range from rotisserie chicken, slow-cooked short ribs, and Baja fish make the menu. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.

Open in Google Maps

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

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A plate of tacos with margaritas — Tacos at Borracha Mexican Cantina

Bottiglia Enoteca

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

The menu at Bottiglia Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch includes antipastas, salads, fresh fish, and the house specialty: papperdella Bolognese with braised short ribs, truffle ricotta, and piquillo pepper gravy. Bonus, a shaded patio that wraps around the restaurant and features a fire pit.

Open in Google Maps

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

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A pasta dish on a blue plate — Bottiglia Enoteca

Pizza Rock

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

One of pizza king Tony Gemignani’s Pizza Rock locations sits inside Green Valley Ranch with 7,000 square feet of TVs, a semi-truck, and even a dining table with a roulette wheel. There are classic Italian entrees and pastas, but the four wood-fired pizza ovens and variety of award-winning pies are what bring the crowds.

2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

Visit Website

A pizza at Pizza Rock — Pizza Rock

Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood

191 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89012

Southern Italian with a view comes at the hands of Arnauld Briand and Carmine Vento. The eggplant rollatini rolled in ricotta is a must-try. Request to sit near the restaurant’s namesake windows for a view of the city while you dine on generous portions of pasta and seafood.

191 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89012

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A beef dish at an Italian restaurant — Ventano Italian Grill

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Kitchen Table

1716 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89012

Snap up globally inspired American breakfasts and lunches at the sunny Kitchen Table from chef Javier Chavez. Pastries, breakfast taquitos, monkey bread, crepes, and Nutella S’mores await, along with a chorizo omelet, Nutella French toast, and croque-madame.

Open in Google Maps

1716 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89012

Visit Website

Chorizo omelet, Nutella French toast, and croque-madame — Chorizo omelet, Nutella French toast, and croque-madame at Kitchen Table

Gaetano’s Ristorante

10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052

Readers love the home-style northern Italian fare at Gaetano’s Ristorante. Look for homemade pastas and raviolis, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood. Try the Mezzelune di Vitello con Porcini made with homemade half moon pasta filled with veal, served with peas, prosciutto, and porcini mushrooms in a light cream sauce.

10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052

Visit Website

A seafood pasta dish — Gaetano’s