THE STRIP. Fresh European seafood distinguishes this addition to the Wynn's stable of superior dining establishments. Unusual varieties of fish from the Mediterranean are carefully charcoal-grilled or roasted, then served with handmade pastas and veggies like garlic-roasted bell peppers and sautéed zucchini. If fruits of the sea aren't for you, the pan-seared, 18-ounce rib-eye in sangiovese wine sauce awaits. Take time to appreciate your surroundings as well as your food ­ the winding staircase and crystal chandelier complement beautiful views of the lake.

WEST OF THE STRIP. Great seafood is hard to find this far inland, but airy, inviting Buzio's definitely delivers! The comfortable dining room features an open kitchen and affords views of the resort pools. It also offers an oyster bar that lets patrons check out the goings-on in the kitchen.Try selections from the brimming raw bar or sample an outstanding clam chowder, cioppino, or bouillabaisse. Other possibilities include corn husk-roasted Alaskan halibut, live Maine lobster, and chipotle-lacquered chicken. Oyster shooters are also available.

THE STRIP. Extravagant selections of meat, fowl, and fish ­ with plenty of sauces and sides to accompany them ­ place Craftsteak a cut above the rest. An award-winning chef prepares Kobe beef, lamb, duck, and swordfish to be savored alongside roasted Jerusalem artichokes, braised white asparagus, goat cheese ravioli, and polenta. An extensive wine selection and friendly, attentive waitstaff ensure each meal at this acclaimed restaurant is remembered fondly.

THE STRIP. Famous for his energetic cooking show, Emeril Lagasse has created a fantastic Creole-Cajun haven in the heart of Vegas. Dressed in aquatic colors and details, the esteemed restaurant makes fresh seafood its passion and adorns it with more than a little spice. Crawfish, boiled shrimp, and pan-fried crab cakes are excellent, as are mushroom-stuffed Maine lobster and pecan-crusted Texas redfish. Meat dishes are delectable as well, as proven by items like a grilled double-cut pork chop with tamarind glaze.

THE STRIP. Freshness is key at Joe's; seafood is flown in daily to ensure that diners have the finest culinary experience possible. Gigantic stone crab claws are the forte, and the succulent mustard sauce that accompanies them brings out their flavor to perfection. Other popular dishes include blackened mahi-mahi, lobster tail tempura, and a 20-ounce bone-in rib-eye. For dessert, if you can resist the lure of Joe's signature key lime pie, opt for peppermint ice cream with hot fudge.