Delmonico Steakhouse

Verdict: The Steakhouse Las Vegas Wine Explorers Should Book First

If you are comparing Delmonico Steakhouse against the obvious Strip rival, Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres, the choice comes down to format: Bazaar Meat offers theatrics and shared plates; Delmonico gives you a more focused steakhouse structure with a wine program that genuinely outperforms its category. For a food and wine explorer who wants depth at the table rather than spectacle, Delmonico is the stronger booking.

Now in a milestone position; the Venetian location has been operating long enough to rank in Opinionated About Dining's Casual North America list two years running, climbing from #687 in 2024 to #545 in 2025; Delmonico has built the kind of institutional confidence you notice in the room. The dining space at The Venetian Resort carries the weight of a proper American steakhouse: generous proportions, formal enough to feel considered, not so stiff that it becomes uncomfortable for a two-hour dinner. The layout accommodates both couples and larger parties without the noise-compression problems you get in smaller Strip rooms.

What This Kitchen Does Well

Delmonico's culinary identity sits at the intersection of classic American steakhouse and Emeril Lagasse's Creole tradition, which means the kitchen handles both protein-forward execution and layered seasoning with more confidence than most Strip steakhouses. Chef Ivan Rojas leads the kitchen, supported by General Manager Mike Jones. The Creole influence is not a gimmick layered on top of a generic steakhouse, it shapes how the kitchen approaches flavour, giving the menu a point of view that peers like Gordon Ramsay Steak or Jean Georges Steakhouse do not have in the same way.

The price tier is $$$ for cuisine (two-course meals above $66, excluding drinks), which puts it squarely in the upper band of Las Vegas steakhouse pricing. That is consistent with the category, if you are booking a serious steakhouse on the Strip, budget accordingly.

The Wine Program

This is where Delmonico separates itself from most of its steakhouse peers in the city. Wine Director Dylan Amos and sommeliers Mario Luna and Marcus Powers oversee a list of 2,770 selections backed by a 15,320-bottle inventory. The strengths are California, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy, Australia, Oregon, a range that gives serious wine drinkers real options across regions and price points. Wine pricing is $$$, meaning there are plenty of bottles above $100, but the list is structured to offer range rather than simply prestige. Corkage is $50 if you bring your own. For comparison, most Strip steakhouses run larger lists by bottle count but rarely match this level of staffing depth at the sommelier level.

If you want a steakhouse wine experience that approaches what you might find at destination restaurants like Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg or The French Laundry in Napa, in terms of sommelier engagement and list curation, not price ceiling, Delmonico is the closest approximation in Las Vegas steakhouse format.

Booking and Timing

Delmonico is an easy booking by Las Vegas standards. Hours run daily: lunch 11:30 am–2 pm, dinner 5–10 pm. The dual service makes it more flexible than Strip restaurants that skip lunch entirely, the consistency across all seven days removes the guesswork. Walk-ins are possible, but a reservation secures your preferred table configuration, especially for groups.

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FAQ

What should a first-timer know about Delmonico Steakhouse?

• Budget $$$ per head before wine, this is not a mid-range steakhouse
• The Creole influence gives the menu a distinct identity; do not expect a purely neutral chophouse format
• The wine program is a genuine strength, engage the sommelier team if wine matters to you
• It ranks on Opinionated About Dining's Casual North America list, which puts it in credentialled company for the category
• For context on how Emeril Lagasse's broader restaurant output compares, see Emeril's in New Orleans

Is lunch or dinner better at Delmonico Steakhouse?

• Dinner is the stronger experience if you want full menu access and wine engagement, the sommelier team is better utilised over a longer meal
• Lunch (11:30 am–2 pm) makes sense if you want a quicker, less expensive way to trial the kitchen before committing to a full dinner spend
• Both services run daily, which is relatively rare on the Strip and useful for flexible itineraries

Can Delmonico Steakhouse accommodate groups?

• The room at The Venetian is large enough to handle groups without the intimacy problems of smaller Strip venues
• Contact the restaurant directly for private dining or large-party arrangements, the space and staffing model supports it
• For groups where not everyone wants steak, the Creole-influenced menu broadens the options relative to a strictly protein-focused steakhouse

Does Delmonico Steakhouse handle dietary restrictions?

• The kitchen's Creole and American steakhouse format gives it more flexibility than a narrow omakase or tasting-menu format
• Contact the venue directly to confirm specific dietary needs, no restrictions policy is listed in available data
• The wine program is extensive enough that non-drinkers aside, most dietary scenarios can be accommodated at the beverage level too

What are alternatives to Delmonico Steakhouse in Las Vegas?

• Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres, better for groups who want shared-plate energy and theatrical presentation
• Gordon Ramsay Steak, higher profile name recognition, but a less distinctive culinary identity
• Jean Georges Steakhouse, stronger fine-dining pedigree if service polish is your priority
• Boa Steakhouse and Butcher and Thief, worth considering if you want a lower price ceiling
• See also our full Las Vegas experiences guide for broader itinerary planning