Indulging in a mouth-watering meal while enjoying a stellar show is one of the most Vegas things you could do. But this magical fusion of food and entertainment is nothing new. In fact, the winning combo is something that’s been going on in Vegas for decades, with Sin City legends like Elvis Presley serenading diners as they polish off their meal. To help you decide where to head for a delicious dish with a side of top-notch entertainment, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite restaurants with a show in Las Vegas including drag brunches, comedy shows, live music performances and more.
1. Absinthe, Paradise
Absinthe brings the madness and campness of the circus to Caesars Palace throughout the week. The show is an 80-minute extravaganza featuring acrobatics, cabaret and burlesque. Expect outlandish acts and jaw-dropping performances by talented dancers that will leave you asking “did that really just happen?” In terms of food, they have a Green Fairy Garden that serves up enormous burgers with an assortment of sides and heavenly cocktails. They have shows starting at 8pm and 10pm from Sunday-Thursday, and at 7pm, 9pm and 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
📍3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Paradise, NV 89109
2. Hard Rock Cafe, Paradise
What better place to channel your inner rock star than at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Cafe? As you dine on American favorites like burgers and hot dogs, talented musicians will be rocking it out right in front of you. Choose between the acoustic or electric guitar set and roll with the big shots as you sing along to rock classics. And don’t forget to explore the world-famous merch shop to get your hands on a Hard Rock sweater or guitar pick.
Get your tickets to Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Dining Experience here.
📍3771 Las Vegas Blvd S #120, Las Vegas, NV 89109
3. Mayfair After Dark, Paradise
Every Friday and Saturday, Mayfair After Dark put on a show that’s as dazzling as The Strip after nightfall. Fine dining and live music collide inside Bellagio Resort & Casino, and the iconic Bellagio Fountains provide the unbeatable backdrop for the evening. Picture neon lights, cabaret dancers and delicious food served in a unique and innovative way. The entire evening is essentially an interactive dance party, and you’re more than welcome to get up from your seat and join in with the boogieing.
📍3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
4. Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Experience, Downtown South
Marriage ain’t always easy, and the writers of Marriage Can Be Murder can definitely vouch for that. This hilarious dinner show is a fun-filled immersive experience that’ll tickle your funny bone and tantalize the taste buds. It’s essentially a murder-mystery theater experience where diners indulge in a delectable three-course meal while they put together clues to figure out whodunit. Get ready for an evening packed with comedy, mystery and fun that’s sure to knock you dead.
Find out more about Marriage Can Be Murder: Dinner Detective Experience here!
📍425 East Fremont Street #110, Las Vegas, 89101
5. Tournament of Kings, Paradise
Get ready to travel back to medieval times at Tournament of Kings. Taking place in Excalibur Hotel and Casino’s 900-seat theater, the live-action production is centered around the legendary tales of King Arthur. Brave knights riding noble steeds joust it out while magical wizards perform tricks that would give any famous magician on The Strip a run for their money. There’s a range of menu options (you must try their famous roasted Cornish game hen) and you’re encouraged to devour your delicious meal the traditional medieval way – with your hands.
📍Excalibur Wy, Las Vegas, NV 89109
6. Chuck Wagon Dinner and Show, Henderson
Located in Henderson, this is the closest Chuck Wagon Dinner show to Sin City, and it’s the best way to see how the west does dinner and a show. Entertainment is provided by Mama’s Wranglers, a group of home-grown recording artists that sing and dance to old western classics. While you indulge in tasty BBQ favorites like ribs and pulled pork, you’ll be serenaded by fiddles, guitars, drums and more as the four-person group play songs by the likes of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.
Grab your tickets to Chuck Wagon Dinner and Show at the Firelight Barn in Henderson.
📍546 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV 89015, 89015
7. The Garden, Downtown
The Garden is a gay-friendly restaurant that hosts one of the best drag shows in town. It takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Las Vegas’ Arts District, and you can expect bottomless mimosas poured to your heart’s content. Chicken and waffles, french toast, smoked salmon benedict and more are on the menu, and you should try out their classic ‘brunch shot’ (go for the Cinnamon Toast shot if you’re feeling extra firey).
📍1017 S 1st St #180, Las Vegas, NV 89101
8. Atomic Saloon Show, Paradise
Atomic Saloon Show is a show-stopping 75-minute performance that features good old fashioned American grub. The show’s host, Madam Boozy Skunkton will be your slick-talking host for the evening, and you’ll join her and her motley crew as they embark on a wild west adventure. The $19 cocktails served here are inspired by old-school cowboy movies (take the Outlaw’s Old Fashioned with bourbon and apple brandy for example) and the hot dogs with jalapeño beef and honey pecan mustard are certainly enough to tantalize your taste buds.
📍3377 South Las Vegas Blvd Grand Canal Shoppes, NV 89109
9. Lake of Dreams, Paradise
Lake of Dreams is a multimedia experience that takes place at Wynn’s Lakeside seafood restaurant and SW Steakhouse (one of our favorite steakhouses in Sin City). The show itself has been going on for years but recently received a big revamp to keep audiences expecting the unexpected. Some of the show’s impressive new features include an immersive soundtrack, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, a 90-foot performance waterfall and 1,500 pine trees.
📍3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
10. Delilah, Paradise
Luxury and decadence meet at Delilah – Wynn’s newest supper club that opened in 2021. Jazz bands and solo pianists grace the stage to perform while guests dine and socialize, and servers dressed in tuxedos and flapper dresses help add to the 1950s vibe. The menu offers delicious seafood including oysters, caviar and crabs legs, but be prepared to spend over $30 per dish. It’s one of the most lavish restaurants with a show in Las Vegas, and should definitely be on your to-visit list if you want to experience a bit of vintage Vegas charm.
📍3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109