These newly opened restaurants should be on your hit list come November. But take note: there are many good things to come, including Kwame Onwuachi’s Maroon, Scott Sartiano’s eponymous Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse, Mario Carbone’s Carbone Riviera, the Vegas outpost of London’s two-Michelin star Gymkhana, and the arrival of the lauded NYC members club Zero Bond.

COTE VEGAS

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COTE, the Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse that redefined dining in New York and Miami, now calls Las Vegas home — and it’s arrived with all the theater the Strip demands. At its heart, the restaurant stays true to founder Simon Kim’s vision: the convivial energy of Korean BBQ paired with the precision of an American steakhouse. Signature staples like the Butcher’s Feast are returning, supported by a 1,200-label wine program and cocktails that lean classic with a twist. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the space plays like a Vegas fever dream: a theater-in-the-round dining room with private skybox suites, in-table smokeless grills, a DJ booth, and dramatic lighting. 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, 89109

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BAZAAR MEAT

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Just in time for the F1 spotlight, José Andrés has brought his award-winning Bazaar Meat back to the Strip in spectacular fashion. Now spanning more than 20,000 square feet, this is Vegas turned up to eleven. On the menu: icons like cotton candy foie gras, caviar cones, and Stemple Creek Black Angus vaca vieja, joined by new showstoppers such as live scallop ceviche and beef tenderloin rossini. Even dessert plays to the Strip’s drama: Sphere Graffiti, a chocolate dome cracked open with a mallet, winks at the city’s new landmark arena. With immersive design inspired by Spain’s Feria de Jerez, plus a beverage program built for spectacle (tableside magic mojitos, anyone?), Bazaar Meat is Vegas at full throttle. 3325 S Las Vegas Blvd, 89109

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STUBBORN SEED

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Stubborn Seed, the Michelin-starred Miami hotspot from Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, has made its long-awaited Las Vegas debut at Resorts World. Expect dishes, served à la carte or as six-or-eight-course tasting menus (“short stories” and “long stories”), that read like works of art: foie gras tart with Fuji apple gelée, citrus-cured yellowtail with passion fruit buttermilk, and wagyu tartare cannelloni with papaya kimchi. The Vegas outpost channels South Beach glamour through an Art Deco lens, with a glass-fronted kitchen, a lush outdoor patio, and a moody chandeliered lounge — a great place to sip on classic cocktails that have Ford’s signature flair, such as mezcal negronis and sage-butter bourbon sours. 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, 89109

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GJELINA

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Gjelina has officially brought the soul of Southern California to Sin City. Designed by Bishop Pass, its dining room has a Cali-meets-Vegas sensibility: reclaimed woods, natural stone, glowing light, and handcrafted details that make the space feel both modern and timeless. A 20-seat bar anchors the room, serving up market-driven cocktails like the Toma Loma Tequila with tomato, watermelon, and lime, while a charcuterie counter and wine room showcase a dedication to conviviality. The menu celebrates bold flavors via woodfired pizzas with toppings like house-made chorizo and fennel chili, as well as vegetable-forward plates, pastas, meats, and seafood that reflect the same balance of comfort and refinement. 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, 89113

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