2017 top independent restaurants in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is home to the top-grossing restaurant in the United States, Tao, along with 13 other high-volume players from the Top 100. The city hosts several celebrity chefs and leading multiconcept operators.

Top 100 Rank: 1

Annual Sales: $42,470,345

Average Check: $90

The Buzz: In February 2017, Madison Square Garden Co. bought a 62.5% stake in Tao Group for $181 million.

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Top 100 Rank: 17

Annual Sales: $21,800,000*

Average Check: $85*

The Buzz: The name says prime steak, but Joe’s created a special Sriracha Bacon Burger for National Burger Month.

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Top 100 Rank: 23

Annual Sales: $20,400,000*

Average Check: $182*

The Buzz: The $65 Martini Lunch includes three courses and, of course, martinis (two of four choices).

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Top 100 Rank: 24

Annual Sales: $20,200,000*

Average Check: $105*

The Buzz: Two new tasting menus: “The Classics” ($125 per person) and “Jose’s Way” ($185), which starts with Cotton Candy Foie Gras.

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Top 100 Rank: 25

Annual Sales: $19,900,000*

Average Check: $130*

The Buzz: Chef David Walzog’s steakhouse boasts a view of the Wynn hotel’s nightly shows on the Lake of Dreams.

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Top 100 Rank: 39

Annual Sales: $17,200,000*

Average Check: $66*

The Buzz: In 2016, Vincent Pouessel joined as executive chef at this Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises-owned concept’s Las Vegas site.

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Top 100 Rank: 44

Annual Sales: $16,800,000*

Average Check: $24*

The Buzz: A cafe, yes, but with garden areas, terraced seating and floor-to-ceiling windows. Vegas, baby.

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Top 100 Rank: 45

Annual Sales: $16,800,000*

Average Check: $158*

The Buzz: A mid-2016 $1.1 million remodeling of the bar area created a stunning 70-seat, 2,723-square-foot lounge.

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Top 100 Rank: 55

Annual Sales: $16,015,498

Average Check: $85

The Buzz: Lavo earns 36% of its F&B sales from alcoholic beverages.

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Top 100 Rank: 57

Annual Sales: $16,000,000*

Average Check: $96*

The Buzz: Incomparable views of Las Vegas, 800 feet up, rotating 360 degrees every 80 minutes.

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Top 100 Rank: 75

Annual Sales: $14,500,000*

Average Check: $75*

The Buzz: Wolfgang Puck raised eyebrows when he ventured to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas back in 1992.

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Top 100 Rank: 77

Annual Sales: $14,400,000*

Average Check: $110*

The Buzz: Closed in May 2017 for renovation with planned reopening in July.

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Top 100 Rank: 87

Annual Sales: $13,800,000*

Average Check: $92*

The Buzz: The new 13-drink cocktail menu includes The Bronte Sisters, Dorian Gray and Piccadilly Circus.

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Top 100 Rank: 90

Annual Sales: $13,700,000*

Average Check: $80*

The Buzz: Chef Barry Dakake says the stylish steakhouse does up to 700 covers a night on weekends.

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