Oscar's Steakhouse

Oscar's Steakhouse inside the Plaza Hotel at the head of Fremont Street is one of the most distinctively Las Vegas dining experiences available in Nevada, operated by Oscar Goodman — the former Las Vegas mayor who served three terms and became one of the most colorful public figures in the city's modern history. The restaurant occupies the Plaza's glass dome at the foot of Fremont Street, and the panoramic views of downtown Las Vegas from the curved windows are among the most photogenic dining room perspectives in the state. Goodman's presence is everywhere in the room: walls lined with photographs, memorabilia from his mayoral career, and occasional appearances by the man himself, who maintains a genuine engagement with the restaurant that elevates it beyond a mere celebrity vanity project. The menu is a classic Las Vegas steakhouse canon: prime rib by the pound, aged steaks, shrimp cocktail, and a bone marrow preparation that demonstrates the kitchen's willingness to engage with more contemporary sensibilities. Oscar's Martini — served tableside from an ice-cold shaker — is an institution in itself, and the cocktail program honors the era of mid-century Las Vegas entertaining. The service team captures the old-school Las Vegas hospitality style: attentive, warm, and unrushed. Fremont Street provides an easy pre- or post-dinner walk and the downtown Las Vegas corridor has developed enough independent bars and restaurants to make the area a full evening's entertainment without returning to the Strip. Oscar's is open daily for dinner and accepts reservations.