
Red Plate
The Strip, Las Vegas
Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Red Plate is a good call for a composed Strip dinner when location and wine matter more than chasing a bargain. Its 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence gives it a clear reason to book, but the sparse public detail means value-focused diners should compare it carefully against more casual Las Vegas options.
About Red Plate
Red Plate is a Las Vegas dinner option with a limited weekly schedule: it is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5:30–10 PM, closed Wednesday and Thursday. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished dinner rather than an ultra-casual stop.
The clearest recognition on record is a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. That makes the venue a useful choice to consider for an evening in Las Vegas, while still leaving menu, pricing, service-format details to confirm directly before booking.
Book for a composed Las Vegas dinner, not an assumed format
The reliable planning facts are the evening hours, the smart-casual dress code, the 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Beyond those points, avoid assuming a specific menu format, price range, seating style, or cuisine unless you have confirmed it directly with Red Plate.
Solo diners can still consider Red Plate if the timing works with its evening schedule. The main tradeoff is planning certainty: without public details here for price, menu structure, or service format, the safest approach is to confirm practical needs in advance.
Use it when timing matters as much as the meal
The practical edge is the schedule: Red Plate serves dinner from 5:30–10 PM on its operating nights and is closed Wednesday and Thursday. For broader planning, use Our full Las Vegas restaurants guide, Our full Las Vegas hotels guide, Our full Las Vegas bars guide, Our full Las Vegas wineries guide, Our full Las Vegas experiences guide around it.
Quick reference: choose Red Plate for a smart-casual Las Vegas dinner with a confirmed 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence; skip it when you need lunch service, published pricing, or a confirmed fast-casual format.
Planning details
- Location
- Boulevard Tower, 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Website
- cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
- Phone
- +17026987789
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Red Plate sits above the bustle of the Las Vegas Strip on Level 3, positioning itself as a modern, scenic dining room for guests who plan their meals as part of the evening. The copy emphasizes an elevated social register—you arrive with intention rather than impulse—and frames the restaurant alongside other tower-level rooms where the view is part of the offer. The tone suggests a focused, contemporary spot that balances ambitious Chinese cooking with an environment shaped by its Strip-side elevation and a wine-aware clientele, delivering a refined but approachable downtown-Strip experience.
Best For
Red Plate is best for evening occasions where the setting matters: date nights, business dinners, and special celebrations. Its placement in a hotel tower and framing as a destination for guests who do research before arriving make it a reliable choice for visitors and locals seeking a considered meal rather than a spur-of-the-moment stop. The menu’s shareable, high-impact items—whole Peking duck and king crab preparations—fit celebratory tables, while a curated wine approach appeals to groups and business dinners that value pairings and a well-stocked list.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signature shareables: the Whole Peking Duck and Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao are standout anchor dishes, and the King Crab Spring Roll, Stir-Fried Lobster, Alaskan King Crab, and Lobster Sui Mai read as high-impact choices for a group. Given the write-up’s emphasis on wine curation on the Strip, plan to explore the wine list alongside these richer preparations. Order to share so everyone can sample the theatrical and seafood-driven highlights; reserve in advance if you’re coming for a special evening or with a larger party.
Venue details
Ambiance
Well-decorated, quiet, and formal dining room with lacquered pieces and contemporary high-end design at The Cosmopolitan.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Whole Peking Duck
- Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao
- King Crab Spring Roll
- Stir Fried Lobster
- Alaskan King Crab
- Lobster Sui Mai
Planning details
Location
Boulevard Tower, 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If Red Plate feels too formal for the night, choose Block 16 Urban Food Hall for flexibility and easier group logistics. If the group wants a bigger restaurant feel with a clearer cuisine brief, Momofuku Las Vegas is the stronger backup.
Restaurant context
How Red Plate compares in Las Vegas
Choose Red Plate when the night needs a polished Strip dinner with wine credibility and an easy reservation profile. Zuma is the stronger pick for a louder, scene-forward group meal, while Momofuku Las Vegas makes more sense for diners who want a clearer Korean-American angle and a broader crowd-pleasing brief.
For value and speed, Red Plate is not the obvious move. Lardo and Block 16 Urban Food Hall are better fallbacks when the group wants casual food without turning dinner into the main event. They also suit mixed groups that care more about flexibility than a full-service room.
If the goal is a tightly structured destination meal, é by José Andrés is the sharper comparison because its molecular-Spanish format is built around a more defined experience. Red Plate is easier to slot into a broader Strip night; é is the one to plan the evening around.
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Compare Red Plate
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Plate | Las Vegas | ; | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Zuma | Las Vegas | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #34Top 500 Bars 2026 · #432Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected RestaurantStar Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #192025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3242025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #287 | ; |
| Lardo | Las Vegas | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2342025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3782024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2082024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4922023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended | ; |
| Block 16 Urban Food Hall | Las Vegas | No published awards | ; |
| é by José Andrés | Las Vegas | Molecular - Spanish | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #372026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #362025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #332023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #36 |
| Momofuku Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Korean-American | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2202025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2492023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Plate good for solo dining?
Red Plate can work for solo dining if you want dinner in Las Vegas during its operating hours. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5:30–10 PM, closed Wednesday and Thursday. Confirm menu format, seating, availability directly before booking.
What should a first-timer know about Red Plate?
Plan around the hours first: Red Plate is open 5:30–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Wednesday and Thursday. The dress code is smart casual, the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is the main confirmed recognition. If you want another Las Vegas dining comparison, é by José Andrés is worth considering; Red Plate should be planned from its confirmed dinner hours and smart-casual dress code.
What is Red Plate known for?
Red Plate is a Las Vegas dinner venue with a smart-casual dress code and a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.







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