"Garlicky escargot with a glass of chardonnay. A Strip-side patio for watching tourists stagger down Las Vegas Blvd in the stifling heat. Across-the-street views of the Bellagio Fountains. You can find some great French food on the Strip, but none of the other options can match the je ne sais quoi that makes Mon Ami Gabi a Vegas staple. You can stroll in wearing flip flops for a great eggs Benedict at brunch, or put on your fanciest outfit for steak frites at dinner. Anything goes here, and you can choose from an umbrella-lined patio and sunny atrium as well as the main dining room. They can usually accommodate walk-in guests, but it’s always packed with starry-eyed newlyweds, international families on vacation, and influencers posing for photos, so make reservations to play it safe." - emmy kasten, brant cox, andrew ryce
"This French restaurant in the Paris resort has Strip-facing real estate as far as the eye can see. And it's truly Vegas-sized—the private dining room can accommodate up to 250 people, with a patio overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio. If you have a smaller group, there are always tables set for 6, 8, 10, and 12 people in the main dining room. You can take in the loud, lively French bistro atmosphere as servers bring all the classics (warm baguettes, steak frites, and roast chicken in a smoky onion stew) off and on the tables. Mon Ami is ideal for groups that don’t know each other that well—like business associates gathering after a day at the convention center—and the Fountains can always carry the conversation if all else fails. Mon Ami makes ordering for a group easy, with tons of scalable options and preset menus. And you can book all the details of your party—menus, rooms, and cocktail packages—online, without having to get on the phone." - melinda sheckells
"Some of the best people-watching in Las Vegas is at Mon Ami Gabi, located at the front of Paris Las Vegas. The Fountains at Bellagio serve as a backdrop and the adjacent sidewalk makes for phenomenal people-watching. In view of the faux Eiffel tower, settle in for classic French fare and peruse the extensive wine list, populated by some of the most iconic French vineyards." - Janna Karel
"It’s your anniversary, and your significant other surprised you with tickets to that Reba residency you’ve been not-so-subtly checking the price of daily. To say thank you, you’re handling the dinner reservation. Make one for the outdoor patio at Mon Ami Gabi, where you’ll have a perfect view of the Bellagio Fountains. The prix-fixe option at this French bistro helps cut down on decisions and tends to be a bit faster before a show, and reservations are never hard to come by, even if it’s day-of and you forgot all about your generous offer." - milena difiore
"Make mornings on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday a French affair with streetside dining at Mon Ami Gabi. Settle in with a table inside the sunlit atrium or dusky bar — or request a seat on the heated patio for views of the Fountains of Bellagio and primo people-watching on Las Vegas Boulevard. Go classic with eggs Benedict and quiche Lorraine — and a sparkling cocktail." - Janna Karel