"The wait for the burger at Au Cheval in Chicago is legendary, stretching as long as five hours. And diners say it’s worth every minute. Sister restaurant Bavette’s at the Park MGM serves a similar burger, the 10-ounce wagyu grilled cheeseburger with pressed and griddled wagyu, sharp American cheese, pickles, onions, and dijonnaise, served with hand-cut fries. The burger comes out to $36.99, minus the long wait. It might feel counterintuitive to order a burger at a steakhouse as refined as Bavette’s, but this one’s a cult favorite for good reason. Know before you go: Reservations can be tricky to nab, but the burger can also be ordered at the bar." - Janna Karel
"If a cozy interior and old-school vibes are what you’re for in a steak dinner, head to Bavette’s. The velvet banquettes, warm lighting, and escapist interior are the perfect setting for prime cuts of ribeye and fresh seafood. The Chicago classic has become a local powerhouse in its own right, a go-to destination for its timeless steakhouse fare as well as its more Vegas-style standouts like multi-tiered towers of icy and briny oysters and crab legs and scalding pans of indulgent macaroni and cheese. The kitchen takes its chops seriously, meticulously grilling dry-aged bone-in strip steak and filet mignon with a seductive sear. And while the restaurant leans into a Chicago feel and a heavy wood design, the restaurant still succeeds in feeling cool and sexy. —Janna Karel, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest Must-try dish: The burger is supremely underrated" - Matthew Kang
"If a cozy interior and old-school vibes are what you’re after for your steak dinner, head to Bavette’s. The velvet banquettes and warm lighting are the perfect setting for USDA prime cuts, as well as more affordable butcher’s cuts. With its escapist interior and serious commitment to steak, it’s become a rare on-Strip locals’s favorite — a Chicago classic with richly flavorful ribeyes, fresh seafood, and traditional side dishes." - Janna Karel
"The cozy interior, old-school vibes, and dim lighting make for a romantic steak dinner. Velvet banquettes and warm lighting are the perfect setting for USDA prime cuts, as well as more affordable butcher’s cuts." - Emmy Kasten
"There are a lot of excellent steakhouses in Las Vegas, and every conversation includes mention of Bavette’s at Park MGM. The restaurant is escapism at its finest, the heavy door right on the casino floor demarcating the cacophony outside from the dim, wood-furnished Chicago-style steakhouse inside. Dinner can easily run you into the hundreds here, but it also means enjoying some of the city’s best cuts of filet mignon, ribeye, and New York Strip. Wrap up the night with a cocktail — they’re made with a heavy pour." - Janna Karel