Even More of the Best Business Restaurants

In two previous installments we covered Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, and Houston. Additional cities will be covered over the coming months.

The restaurants listed below were included in the Business Travel Almanac and selected by Gayot's team of savvy, professional restaurant critics and food and travel experts. These upscale restaurants consistently offer a business-appropriate ambiance and leave a memorable impression on customers, colleagues, and clients.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is becoming a player in the international restaurant scene. Restaurants operated by name-brand celebrity chefs abound, creating a famous restaurant sampler.

Aureole
Cuisine: Contemporary. Features: Great wine list, full bar, private rooms, reservations suggested. Attire: Casual. Open: Dinner nightly. Location: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89119. Phone: 702-632-7401.

Emeril's New Orleans Fish House
Cuisine: Seafood. Features: Great wine list, heart-healthy dishes, full bar, private rooms, open late, reservations suggested. Attire: Dressy casual. Open: Dinner nightly. Location: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Phone: 702-891-1111.

Picasso
Cuisine: Contemporary. Features: Great wine list, full bar, reservations suggested. Attire: Jackets and ties suggested. Open: Dinner Thursday-Tuesday. Location: Bellagio Las Vegas, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Phone: 702-693-8105.

Renoir
Cuisine: French. Features: Great wine list, full bar, open late, reservations suggested. Attire: Dressy. Open: Dinner Thursday-Tuesday. Location: The Mirage Casino and Hotel, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Phone: 702-791-7353.

Valentino
Cuisine: Italian. Features: Great wine list, full bar, private rooms, open late, reservations suggested. Attire: Casual elegant. Open: Dinner nightly. Location: The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas 89109. Phone: 702-414-3000.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles has some of the hippest restaurants in the country. There is no central restaurant district; great restaurants can be found in all upscale locales. Like the city, LA cuisine is a fusion of culture and creativity. Individual chefs create their own style of cooking, which may combine elements of several different cuisines. Many top restaurants have renowned chefs with unique styles. When you are making a reservation in a place with a famous chef, check to be sure he or she will be there.

Gardens (West LA/Beverly Hills)
Cuisine: California. Features: Great wine list, heart-healthy dishes, outdoor dining, full bar, reservations suggested. Attire: Business casual. Open: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily; brunch Sunday. Location: The Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles 90048. Phone: 310-273-2222.

Michael's (Santa Monica)
Cuisine: California. Features: Great wine list, heart-healthy dishes, outdoor dining, full bar, reservations required. Attire: Jackets required. Open: Lunch Monday-Friday; dinner Monday-Saturday. Location: 1147 Third St., Santa Monica 90403. Phone: 310-451-0843