Even in the extremely dry summer heat, Las Vegas finds a way to create an ideal oasis for a relaxing and memorable alfresco dining experience. There are many restaurants with terraces and outdoor areas that offer both a desert escape and a fine dining experience, and two such places are causing a huge stir at the recently renovated Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, where the sprawling pool complex is located Actions.
Around the water fun are the raised terrace areas of spaces Kassi beach house (702.693.4000) and Skull house (702.522.8000). In Casa Calavera, a fresh Mexican concept by the Hakkasan Group, there is even sand on the floor, which adds to the lively beach atmosphere. You will enjoy the colorful murals on the terrace as well as the Baja Shrimp Cocktail and the Chipotle Bacon Guacamole, two delicious starters that go perfectly with your selection from an extensive handcrafted cocktail menu. Kassi Beach House is all about Italian and Mediterranean coastal flavors for brunch, lunch or dinner on the quirky terrace that gives you the feeling of being on a longer vacation. Don’t skip the raw bar offerings or the perfect wood-fired pizzas.
The beer and sports favorite known as Front yard on Ellis Island (702.733.8901) has become tropical. The tiki-style summer pop-up experience known as Island at Ellis is still so popular that it has extended its stay into August, giving you additional options, the teriyaki chicken burger that crispy coconut prawns and some or all of them to try 10 specialty island-themed drinks. Already one of the most fun and spacious indoor-outdoor restaurants in town, The Front Yard adds to the excitement with this special program.
Hard to beat a lakeside meal next to the world famous Bellagio fountain on the Strip. Combine this iconic setting with the all-time favorite dishes of the legendary Wolfgang Puck and you have a unique experience on the terrace of the Spago (702.693.8181). Let Las Vegas do its thing as you revisit Puck’s English Pea Agnolotti, Veal Wiener Schnitzel, and Smoked Salmon Pizza.
Another perspective of what’s going on on Las Vegas Boulevard South is in front of the FSLV mall below The second sun (702.258.1211). Keep it cool and season things with fried padrón peppers or achiote-flavored mahi mahi fajitas with a garlic serrano marinade. Whether you take a shopping break with a sweet and sour or classic margarita or just watch Vegas visitors strolling the North Strip, this is a first-class chill spot.
In the vibrant Fremont East district of downtown Las Vegas, locals and visitors alike like to park it on the patio Eureka (702.570.3660) for some folks, people watching and cold craft brews; There’s an incredible choice of both at this friendly neighborhood pub. If you’re not fed up with hearty snacks like orange and chilli glazed wings and truffle cheese fries, the spicy roast chicken sandwich or Fresno fig and goat cheese burger will do the trick. Downtown offers a different kind of outdoor scenery, but it’s all part of the big Vegas picture.
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