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SPOTLIGHT ON: RED STONE GRILLE

4970 S. FORT APACHE ROAD, 367-9360

Because this is a 24-hour city, chef Frank Wanamaker has created a menu so that no matter what time it is, your hunger craving can probably be abated. Appetizers begin with chicken, steak, shrimp or plain cheese nachos with pico de gallo, guacamole, green onions, sour cream and sliced jalapenos. There also are crab cakes, chicken lettuce wraps, four-grilled New Zealand lamb chops, and a lobster quesadilla with herbed cream cheese and scallions. The Redstone salad is tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, roasted peppers, Parmesan cheese, pico de gallo and topped with tobacco onions (you can add filet mignon or blackened salmon). Among the sandwiches and paninis, served with fries or cottage cheese, are a half-pound hamburger, a San Francisco patty melt, a Cuban, a French dip, a turkey and ham club, Italian chicken, and grilled a Reuben. There is pizza, pasta (linguine with orange roughy, scallops, shrimp), tacos, fajitas, citrus honey chicken, barbecue baby back ribs, fish and chips, surf & turf, coconut-macadamia mahi mahi, and New York steak.

Two perfect midnight desserts are vanilla ice cream with chocolate, caramel or raspberry sauce; and Redstone cake -- two layers of chocolate cake with fudge frosting.

Red Stone Grille is open 24/7. Weekday happy hour includes half-off appetizers from 3 - 6 p.m. and from midnight - 8 a.m.

-- Jack Bulavsky

A Cut Above, 2 Kyle Canyon Road, The Hotel on Mt. Charleston 872-5500 American Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $$ Friday night prime rib special costs $19.95. Steaks are a speciality..

Aloha Specialties Restaurant, 12 E. Ogden Ave., California Hotel 382-0338 Hawaiian Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Known for teriyaki. A teriyaki combo plate with an entree, salad and rice is $6.95.

Andre's French Restaurant, 401 Sixth St. 385-5016 French Monday-Saturday 6 p.m. to closing; closed Sunday $$$$ First Friday of each month features an art, wine and cheese tasting event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dover sole is a specialty.

Aurelio's, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 367-4992 American Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. $$ Chicago style favorites include signature pizza, Italian sandwiches. Buffet offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays for $7.95.

Beanos, 7200 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 255-9150 American 24/7 $ The $4.99 breakfast special is three eggs with choice of bacon, sausage or ham with potatoes and toast. There also is steak and eggs, chicken fried steak with eggs, biscuits and gravy, skillet dishes, three-egg omelets, pancake stack with choice of meat, cinnamon French toast and a breakfast burrito. The extensive menu continues with shrimp cocktail, barbecue pulled pork quesadilla, chicken wings with a choice of 17 sauces (Caribbean Dream, Dracula's Kryptonite, Chipotle BBQ, Big Dog), chili made fresh daily, salads (chopped Cobb, taco), wraps and sandwiches with turkey, ham, bacon, avocado, grilled chicken breast, roast beef and corned beef, and assorted half-pound burgers topped with mushrooms, Swiss, pepper jack, sautéed onions, bacon, cabernet mushrooms, jalapeños and crumbled blue cheese. Other popular selections are Southern fried chicken, fish and chips (three cod fillets), beef tacos and fajitas de Beanos (chicken, steak, or shrimp) with peppers and onions. Full dinners come with garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and a dinner roll, and include flat iron steak, grilled pork chops and barbecue baby back ribs.

Big Dogs Brewing Company, 4543 N. Rancho Drive 645-1404 American Sunday-Monday 24 hours $$ All-you-can-eat fried fish served Friday for $15.95. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Bob Taylor's Ranch House, 6250 Rio Vista St. 645-1399 Steakhouse Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$$ Tuesdays all-you-can-eat rib night. Daily soup of the day. Prime rib is specialty.

Cannery Row Buffet, 2121 E. Craig Road, Cannery 507-5700 Chinese, Mexican, Italian, American Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. $$ Seafood night on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. for $17.99 Champagne brunches on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $9.99.

Casa Cocina, 2121 E. Craig Road, Cannery 507-5700 Mexican Wednesday through Sunday at 4:30 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. $$ Guacamole prepared tableside and tamale soup. House specialties, served with rice, homemade refried beans and tortilla soup, include blue corn enchiladas, salmon vera cruz, carne asada, drunken chicken (cooked in tequila), tamales, fajita platters, chimichangas, enchiladas and a traditional mole poblano, where the sauteed chicken is combined with a homemade mole sauce containing a hint of Abuelita chocolate.

Change Alley Old London Coffee House, 3350 Novat Street, Suite 105 734-9100 American Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. $ Free wireless Internet access. Specialty coffees, sandwiches and desserts.

Charcoal Room, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Santa Fe Station 515-4385 Steakhouse Sunday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. $$$$ Daily specials include steak and seafood combinations for $38-$42.

Chicago Hot Dogs, 1078 N. Rancho Drive 647-3647 American Every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $ Chicago style hot dogs and favorites like Green River soda, Mary Ann and Gonnella breads, Carnation ice cream and Supreme-brand tamales.

Chicago Joe's, 820 S. Fourth St. 382-5637 Italian Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday $$ The Lite Bite, smaller portions of main dishes served before 6:30 p.m. for $9.95. Daily specials.

CiCi's Pizza, 2235 Cheyenne Ave. 633-5228 Italian Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $ 4.99, all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert buffet; 15 pizzas to select from, with toppings including pepperoni, beef, black olive, pineapple, jalapenos, anchovies, mushroom, ham, Italian sausage, and cheese. Several specialty pizzas are zesty veggie, spinach Alfredo, barbecue, buffalo chicken, ham and cheddar, and Mexican. Assorted pastas come with a choice of marinara or Alfredo sauce. Salad bar features a garden of fresh vegetables and dressings such as blue cheese, garlic Italian, and buttermilk or parmesan ranch. For dessert, choose from chocolate brownies, apple desserts, or gooey cinnamon rolls.

Cracked Egg, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-7981 5570 Painted Mirage Road 645-9438 American Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. $ Joe's Scramble has three eggs with ground beef, spinach, cream cheese, scallions and jack cheese. Southshore Scramble is three eggs with sliced chicken, bacon, avocado and swiss. Benedict Ole is a grilled English muffin topped with chicken, green chiles, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. The Big Bad Wolf omelet is filled with ham, bacon, sausage, Polish sausage and cheese. All egg dishes come with seasoned potatoes or hash browns. Hot off the griddle are croissant french toast, tropical french toast (toasted coconut, Macadamia nuts, sliced bananas), buttermilk or multigrain pancakes, three sausage links rolled in pancakes (Pigs in a Blanket), and Monte Cristo. Other breakfast favorites are biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak with two eggs, Mexican skillet with chorizo and jalapenos, and eggs benedict. Featured sandwiches are tuna melt, egg salad, veggie croissant, BLT, blue cheese bacon burger, and open-faced chili burger. Salads include Cobb, stuffed avocado, crispy Buffalo chicken, and spinach.

Country Cafe, 3603 Las Vegas Boulevard North 644-4811 American Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. $ Lunch specials daily. Breakfast is served all day, every day. New, expanded dining room. For more, visit www.countrycafelv.com.

Courthouse Bar & Grill, 330 S. 3rd St. 388-8222 American Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., bar is open until 10 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. $ Pancakes; house french toast with pineapple and vanilla; eggs with bacon or sausage patties; and the Café sandwich, an omelet with ham, bacon, sausage, avocado or tomato on toast, bagel or English muffin. The lunch menu features a steak sandwich on a French roll, French dip, hot corned beef or pastrami on rye, chicken fajita salad and spinach or flour tortilla wraps (BLT, sliced chicken breast with jack cheese, turkey and avocado). All are served with a choice of fries, soup or small salad. Other sandwiches include grilled cheese, Club Triple Decker, ham and swiss, chicken salad, patty melt and half-pound broiled hamburgers. There is a soup of the day and beef chili, along with several salads, including chef with sliced ham, turkey, American and swiss cheese, tomatoes and egg slices, and Caesar chicken.

Duffer's Bar and Grill, 3415 E. Bonanza Road, Desert Pines Golf Club 388-4400 American Daily, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. $$ Breakfast entrees include three slices of Texas French toast, 8-ounce steak and eggs, four buttermilk pancakes with choice of ham, bacon or sausage, three-egg omelets served with cottage fries or hash browns, breakfast burrito and assorted bagels, danishes and muffins. Several large salads are Caesar with chicken, shrimp or steak, raspberry-walnut spinach, Mandarin chicken, shrimp Louie and chopped salad with salami, turkey, jack cheese, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions in mustard-herb vinaigrette. Popular sandwiches, served with a choice of homemade fries, potato salad or coleslaw, are smoked turkey, chicken Philly, turkey Reuben, California Club, roast beef and cheddar, Virginia-cured ham and swiss and lobster salad on a croissant. Larger entrees include beef or chicken stir-fry, 1/2-pound grilled hamburger, penne with fresh vegetables and chicken and angel hair with rosemary chicken breast.

Einstein Brothers Bagels, 6770 N. Durango Drive 655-6932 American Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. $ Flavors include: onion and chive, blueberry, garden veggie, honey almond, strawberry, maple walnut with raisin, and smoked salmon. During lunch, other sandwiches can be made on ciabatta or other specialty breads, such as egg challah. They include Italian chicken, albacore tuna melt, Caesar chicken, Thai chicken, roasted turkey and swiss, Nova lox, and turkey club. Featured gourmet bagel dogs are Polish (100 percent beef frank wrapped in plain bagel), Cajun Andouille, and chicken portobello. There also are soups (chicken noodle and vegetarian) and salads.

El Comedor 1725 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite A 444-7235

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.House specials include chile rellenos, tamales, flautas, chimichanga with shredded or ground beef or chicken and chile verde. Seafood entrees include camarones a la diabla (shrimp in spicy chipotle sauce) or al mojo de ajo (garlic sauce), fried tilapia and seafood combos served with rice and salad. House favorites are fajitas (steak, shrimp and chicken), steak platter, chicken with ranchero sauce, pork chops and milanesa (breaded steak or chicken). Popular appetizers are cheese quesadilla, Super Nachos, taquitos with guacamole, bean dip and stuffed shrimp. Breakfast customers is ham steak and eggs, breakfast burritos (three eggs, potatoes and choice of chorizo, bacon or sausage links), omelets, pancakes, huevos con chorizo (three eggs with spicy Mexican sausage), 7-ounce New York steak and eggs and French toast. Homemade desserts are flan, churros and Cinnamon Peach Crispy.

El Sombrero Cafe, 807 S. Main St. 382-9234 Mexican Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. $ Combination plates, served throughout the day with beans and/or rice, include enchilada and taco, two tamales with red chili beef sauce, three tacos, chimichanga, chile relleno and enchilada, and guacamole tostada and enchilada. Lunch specials, priced from $6.50 to $7.50, are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include chile relleno, tacos, enchiladas, tamales and burritos. À la carte burritos are shredded beef, bean and cheese, chicken and cheese, beef in red chili, and chili verde (dice pork with green chilis). Special dinners are Chili Colorado, carne asada (ranchero-style New York steak), beef fajitas and ranchero-style shrimp. Soups, such as menudo, albondigas and fideo (vermicelli with beef and vegetables), are served with flour or corn tortillas. Dessert is vanilla or chocolate ice cream and sopapillas. Breakfast begins at 11 a.m. with papas con huevos (fried potatoes, two eggs, choice of red chili beef or green chili pork), huevos rancheros and huevos con chorizo, three scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage.

Farmer Boys, 4550 N. Lamb Blvd. 434-0100 American Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ to $$ Menu includes flame-broiled hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, wild-caught Alaskan pollock fish and chips cooked to order and signature sides, such as fried zucchini and onion rings. Breakfast begins with three-egg omelets, biscuits with sausage and gravy and Farmer's Go Bowls, a two-egg scramble with bacon, sausage, vegetables and cheddar cheese on a bed of hash browns. The award-winning hamburgers feature tomato, onion and lettuce on a sesame seed bun with the Farmer's burger being a half-pound burger topped with double-cheese, hickory-smoked bacon and avocado. Other sandwiches are pastrami, cheesesteak on a toasted rustica roll, California BLT with avocado, chicken club, tuna melt on rye, chicken barbecue ranch on honey oat roll and bacon turkey melt. Additional sides are crispy zucchini and cheese fries topped with Farmer's homemade chili. Large salads include charbroiled chicken and the chopped Cobb with sliced charbroiled chicken, diced avocado, bacon, salsa, grated cheddar cheese and sliced boiled egg. A fried chicken platter includes a choice of soup or salad, french fries and onion rings.

Geisha House Steak and Sushi, 6572 N. Decatur Blvd. 399-3329 Japenese, sushi Lunch, Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner nightly, 5 to 10:30 p.m.; late-night menu served 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. $$ to $$$ Lunch specials include sushi lunch (eight pieces of California roll and five pieces of sushi), chicken, beef or salmon teriyaki with California roll, sushi boat for two (shrimp tempura roll, spicy tuna roll and 12 pieces of sushi), and chicken, beef or shrimp fried rice with vegetables prepared teppan-style. Appetizers include tuna seaweed salad, spicy scallops, green mussels, mushroom bowl, beef tataki, egg rolls, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and sweet chicken wings. Dinner features New York steak, chicken, scallops, filet mignon, lobster, Kamikaze (spicy tuna and eel), Philadelphia (salmon and cream cheese), and Alaska roll (salmon, crab and avocado).

Grand China, 7045 W. Ann Road 656-8240 Chinese Monday , 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Soups include crab and asparagus, chicken creamy corn, and wonton. House specials are roasted half duck, Mandarin Gourmet garlic chicken, honey-glazed walnut shrimp, and sizzling black pepper scallop. Other entrees are Kung Pao shrimp, sweet and sour pork, spicy-salted pork chops, General Tso's chicken, cashew chicken, sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, orange beef, beef with bok choy, eggplant Szechwan, sautéed Chinese greens, and sweet and sour eggplant. Assorted chow meins come with soft noodles or rice noodles. Lunch specials ($5.50 to $6.95) are served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and come with egg flower or hot and sour soup, egg roll and BBQ pork fried rice. Selections include many of the main menu items, such as scallop in black bean sauce, twice-cooked pork, pepper steak, curry chicken, and moo goo gai pan.

Imperial Asian Buffet, 4343 N. Rancho Drive 655-4466 Chinese Daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Buffet choices include soups, fried rice, baked jumbo shrimp, barbecue, mussels, sweet and sour dishes, pot stickers, egg rolls, many seafood choices, and a dessert bar with a variety of fresh fruit. The regular menu has pan-fried dumplings, boneless spare ribs, seafood soup for two, pu pu platter for two, pork, chicken, beef or shrimp lo mein (soft noodles), roast pork with mushrooms, hunan pork, szechuan chicken, kung pao chicken, diced chicken with cashews, moo shu beef, shrimp or chicken, curry beef with onions, house egg foo young, shrimp with lobster sauce, scallops with garlic sauce, and chow mein fun, thin rice noodles with choice of vegetables, pork, chicken, shrimp or beef. Several chef specialties are lemon chicken, spicy orange chicken, Mongolian beef, pepper steak and General Tso's chicken or shrimp. King crab legs are served every Saturday and Sunday. Diet entrees are served steamed without salt or sugar, such as chicken with string beans and steamed mixed vegetables.

Joe's Crab Shack, 1991 N. Rainbow Blvd. 646-3996 Seafood Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. $$ All crab orders (snow, king or dungeness) come with parsley potatoes and corn on the cob and can be ordered plain or with one of three flavors: garlic herb, barbecue or Chesapeake. Other featured entrees are citrus chicken, coconut shrimp, lobster and shrimp linguini, crawfish Etoufee, steak and Malibu shrimp, Buffalo chicken wrap, blackened Mahi sandwich, chicken club, fish and chips, Joe's Steampot and the mushroom Jack burger.

Kavanaugh's Irish Pub, 3290 W. Ann Road 395-0492 Irish, American Daily, 24 hours $ There are 15 varieties of beer on tap (Newcastle, Harp, Bass, Guinness, Blackthorn, Smithwick's) and a nice selection of wines by the glass. The grill offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night menu, including two large eggs served with bacon, sausage patties, corned beef hash, chicken fried steak, pancakes, French toast, steak or ham. An Irish skillet is diced corned beef, bell peppers, onions, potatoes and eggs topped with cheese, while all three-egg omelets come with hash browns, home fries and toast. There are 10 salads, Kavanaugh's famous potato-cheese soup, sandwiches, fish and chips and hamburgers. Entrees include Irish lamb stew, traditional shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes, grilled lemon chicken, lobster pasta, Guinness steak, bangers and mash (four sausage bangers served with mashed potatoes and brown gravy), homemade meatloaf, pork chops and shrimp linguine pomodoro. Homemade desserts are $3.95 and include Bailey's chocolate cheesecake, brownies, apple cobbler and pecan pie. A champagne brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

La Cabana, 526 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. 366-0039 Mexican Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 24 hours; closes at 9 p.m. Sunday $ Desayunos (breakfast) begins with Huevos a la Mexicana, breakfast burrito, top sirloin with two eggs and choice of hash brown or beans, pancakes served with eggs and hash browns, breakfast sandwich (two eggs with ham, onion, tomatoes, peppers and Jack cheese) or Huevos con Chorizo. Along with 20 seafood entrees, including gulf shrimp in a spicy red sauce, pan-fried whole red snapper, seafood enchiladas and Orange Roughy stuffed with octopus and shrimp. Popular combination dishes are made with tacos, enchiladas, tamales, chile relleno, chile con carne, chimichangas and flautas. Other main dishes are pork strips with potatoes, beef Ranchero, authentic Mole Poblano (chicken with dried chiles and spices).

La Palapa, 1515 N. Eastern Ave. 642-0699 Mexican Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Whole fried red snapper and catfish, lobster served with soup, rice and bread, tuna and crab salads, and sandwiches. The fish can be prepared with various sauces, including Ranchera (tomato, onion, green pepper) or garlic butter. Nonseafood diners can find beef tamales, chicken or beef enchiladas.

L&L Barbecue, 2755 S. Nellis Blvd. 597-9898 Hawaiian Daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Poke, a marinated fish, offered Saturdays for $3.50. Mochiko chicken available every day for $7.50. Daily specials.

Makino's Seafood and Sushi Buffet, 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Premium Outlets 474-7500 Sushi Every day 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., dinner $$$ Rainbow roll and California roll are specialties.

Marie Callender's, 3081 N. Rainbow Blvd. 655-8200 American Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Classic entrees that have stood the test of time are roasted turkey dinner with apple-sage dressing, ground chuck meatloaf with onions, green peppers and carrots, chicken or turkey pot pie, and artichoke and mushroom chicken. Pies include Dutch apple, peach, razzleberry, chocolate satin and coconut cream.

Market Grille, 7920 W. Tropical Parkway, Suite 170 396-0070 American Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $$ Lunch specials include the chicken skewer with rice, pomegranate chicken or chicken gyro. Aphrodite's cheesecake, which has a layer of baklava, is a popular item.

Mark Rich's New York Pizza and Pasta, 7930 W. Tropical Parkway 645-3337 Italian Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ White pizza, with ricotta, spinach and mozzarella, is a specialty. Wide range of pasta dishes offered. Daily lunch specials before 4 p.m.

Memphis Championship Barbecue, 4379 Las Vegas Blvd. North 644-0000 American Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m. $$ Chef Mike Mills's Magic Dust, a combination of 18 spices, goes on beef, pork or fish. Side dishes include deep fried dill pickles.

Mezzo Bistro Italiano, 4275 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 130 944-8880 Italian Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. $$ Featured entrées are eggplant parmesan (not breaded), sausage and peppers, spaghetti with meatballs or sausage, chicken marsala, chicken saltimbucco, double-thick bone-in pork chop with hot and sweet peppers and wild mushrooms, sliced pork tenderloin over goat cheese, clams with white or red sauce, linguine frutti di mare (clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp), and shrimp fra diablo, gulf shrimp in spicy marinara over angel hair. Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas include margherita, garlic, mushroom, parma (proscuiutto, mozzarella, sliced figs), and calabrese, a combination of salami, mozzarella, smoked provolone and hot peppers. Popular antipasti are fried calamari, portobello mushrooms sautéed and baked in cream over organic spinach, beet salad, pasta fagioli, and Italian Wedding soup, the classic chicken soup with escarole, little meatballs and bowtie pasta. Several desserts are homemade tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake, crème brûlée, and imported parmesan cheese served with truffle honey.

Montana Meat Company, 6371 Centennial Center Blvd. 396-7615 Steakhouse Every day, 24 hours $$ to $$$ Steaks include a seven or 10-ounce filet mignon, top sirloin, 20-ounce t-bone and 20-ounce bone-in rib eye. Other featured entrees are beef liver with grilled onions, pork chops, short ribs in barbecue sauce, pot roast, and the Montana Combo (sirloin with two jumbo shrimp). All are served with vegetables and a choice of mashed potatoes, baked potato, rice, steak fries or onion rings. Other featured entrees are macadamia-encrusted Alaskan halibut, rainbow trout, Ozzie's chicken (grilled and stuffed with Maryland blue crab and red and green peppers), grilled or blackened swordfish or salmon and chicken or shrimp alfredo over fettuccine. Popular appetizers are bacon-wrapped scallops, Maryland crab cakes, calamari with marinara and chipotle sauce, shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, warm spinach artichoke dip in a sourdough bowl, chopped Cobb salad and spinach salad with hot bacon dressing. Sandwiches are served with steak fries and include Big Sky burgers, French dip, Montana steak on Texas toast, grilled Reuben, Philly cheesesteak, chicken Caesar wrap, ham and cheese on rye and six baby burgers with grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and pickles.

PT's Gold, 2135 E. Centennial Parkway 399-1856 American Daily, 24 hours $ to $$ Popular items include PT's wings, golden fingers, and popcorn shrimp available in 20 different sauces ranging from double baked Cajun to spicy Thai peanut. Other favorites are four bite-sized cheeseburgers topped with grilled onions, popcorn chicken pizza, open-faced turkey sandwich, bowl of chili, and French dip on an Amoroso roll with beer-battered onion rings and creamed horseradish. Fresh salads and wraps include Thai peanut chicken salad topped with mandarin oranges, shredded chicken, vegetables, crisp rice noodles and Thai peanut dressing; the Greek with romaine, vegetables, salami, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and oregano vinaigrette; crispy Asian shrimp wrap; stuffed jalapenos filled with cream cheese; and mini chicken tacos. Other dishes include pastrami Reuben with Swiss and sauerkraut, and Southwestern BLT with peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and chipotle mayo. Featured breakfast entrees are steak and three eggs, chili cheese omelet, homemade pancakes, and chicken fried steak and eggs with sausage gravy.

Roadrunner Saloon, 5990 Centennial Center Blvd. 309-6015 American Every day 24 hours $$ BBQ Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon, served with chile-cheese grits and roasted corn succotash, is $16.50. Dr. Pepper Marinated Steak Tacos, served with mustard butter, rice and beans, is $13.50. Oven-baked macaroni and cheese is $4.

Roberta's Steak House, El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St. 385-5200. Steakhouse Daily, 4 to 10 p.m. $$ to $$$ Entrees include a 20-ounce porterhouse cut from the short loin, roast prime rib, New York steak with onion rings, herb-crusted lamb chops, Australian lobster tails, fresh Pacific halibut, shrimp scampi, rack of barbecued baby back ribs, Alaskan king crab legs and chicken Marsala. Many of entrees can be made into combination plates. All come with a choice of rice, baked potato or steak fries.

Rookies Bar & Grill, 3227 Civic Center Drive 399-3297 American Every day 24 hours $ Prime rib available for $4.99 24 hours per day. There is also a $1.99 finger food menu.

Ruby's Restaurant, 2887 Las Vegas Blvd. North 657-9395 Mexican Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. $ Desayunos (breakfast) features huevos con jamon (ham and eggs), huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican-style eggs) and sweet Mexican pastries. Hamburgers con papas (with french fries) come with cheese, ketchup, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. The chicken and ham sandwich, served with guacamole, is popular, along with the grilled chicken salad and assorted tacos (tongue, beef, chicken, pork skin) and burritos served with rice, beans and onions. A meat or chicken soup is served with rice and tortillas. Featured combination plates are chile rellenos, beef or chicken fajitas, red or green enchiladas, fish with potatoes and quesadilla. House specialties are camarones a la diabla (hot shrimp) and cemitas poblanas (sweet bread).

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, 7160 N. Durango Drive 365-7777 American, Italian Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Pizzas include five-cheese, classic pepperoni, artichoke and barbecued chicken. Other entrees include wild mushroom risotto, grilled London broil and a half rotisserie chicken. Popular salads are the chopped chicken salad, Chinese chicken salad (Napa cabbage, bok choy, carrots, bell peppers, sesame sees, cilantro, scallions, Mandarin oranges) and a Greek salad covered with whole kalamata olives. Tapas and soups include grilled calamari, chicken lettuce cups, mini duck tacos, garlic cheese bread, lobster bisque and four onion soup. Kobe beef mini cheeseburgers and rolled steak tacos come with cole slaw or french fries. Sammy's Messy Sundae is a popular dessert.

Shuck's Tavern, 7155 N. Durango Drive 651-6227 Seafood Every day 24 hours $$ Oysters on the half shell, oysters Rockefeller or fried oysters with coleslaw. Also manilla clams steamed with garlic, tomatoes, onions and white wine, peel-and-eat shrimp, shrimp stuffed with crab and baked in butter, crab cakes, po boy with choice of fried oysters or shrimp, hot dungeness crab with drawn butter or cold with dijon sauce, blackened sea scallops, seafood bisque, seafood Louie, Cajun jambalaya, seafood tacos with red pepper dressing and seared cabbage, and gumbo, the hearty seafood stew with crab, shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, and okra over white rice. A Shuck's clam bake for two ($23.95) includes one pound of manilla clams, a half-pound each of snow, dungeness and king crab, corn and red potatoes.

Slims Sub Shop, Lone Mountain Shopping Center, 10049 W, Cheyenne Ave., Suite 145 579-9800 Subs Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $ Amy's Avocado Addition (fresh sliced avocado, ripe red tomato, lettuce and bacon on pumpernickel bread); Ginger's Gourmet (rare National brand roast beef, red onions and cheddar cheese served with special sauce on a sub sandwich); and Lily's Love (turkey breast and avocado slices, served on rye bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayonnaise). Sandwiches are $4.99 for a six-inch and $6.99 for a 12-inch.

Sourdough Cafe, Arizona Charlie's Boulder 4575 Boulder Highway 951-9000 American Every day 24 hours $ Steak and eggs or ham and eggs available for $3.29 for A.C.E. Rewards Club members. Great American Special for A.C.E. Rewards Club members changes weekly.

Springs Cafe, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. 822-8713 American, Italian, Chinese Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $$ Salads include organic green with English cucumbers, tomatoes and sweet carrots and a rotisserie free-range chicken Cobb with chopped egg, smoked bacon, avocado and crumbled Maytag blue cheese. Pizzas are four-cheese (mozzarella, fontina, goat and parmesan), classic pepperoni and spicy Oregon pink shrimp. Other entrees are the famous Chinois Chinese chicken salad, rigatoni Bolognese, eight-ounce prime grilled cheeseburger, chicken panini, "wild-caught," barbecue salmon BLT and barbecued pulled pork and crispy onions on a toasted panini roll. All sandwiches are served with salad or pasta salad.

Sunrise Pizza, 4324 W. Craig Road 656-5110 American, Italian Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to midnight; Saturday 7 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$ Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items include scrambled delight, salads and pasta dishes, Philly cheese steak and 19 varieties of pizza.

Surf City Bar & Grill, 1435 W. Craig Road 633-4234 American Every day 24 hours $$ Player's Lunch offered to anyone who spends $20 on gaming. Tacos cost $1 after 8 p.m.

Sushi Bar at Sage, 4408 N. Rancho Drive 658-8116 Sushi Sunday-Monday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Creamy mermaid, shrimp and cream cheese fried in wonton skin, is a popular dish. Daily lunch special includes assorted sushi and soup for $8.95. Sage also sells sake and imported Japanese beers.

Sushi Loca, 6181 Centennial Center Blvd. 558-5622 Sushi Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. $ to $$ Fresh fish is served in a variety of ways: raw as sashimi and in cut rolls (the Jackpot roll is loaded with tempura shrimp) and hand rolls, and in the more traditional cooked form (black cod cooked in miso broth is popular). The menu also includes salad options, noodles and more.

Sushi Twister, 5566 Boulder Highway 433-8892 Sushi Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday noon to 11 p.m. $ Dinner combinations include main dish, soup, salad and rice for $7.35. Beef teriyaki is a popular item.

Thai Basil Asian Diner, 2696 West Ann Road 656-8823 Asian Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Lunch specials offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there are daily dinner specials.

Tides Oyster Bar, Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive 658-4900 Seafood Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $$$ The Wing Shot is a freshly shucked oyster in a glass of Grey Goose vodka, cocktail sauce, tomato juice, horseradish and a squeeze of lemon. Appetizers are chilled jumbo shrimp cocktail, lump crabmeat cocktail, steamed Littleneck clams or fried calamari. There is both New England and Manhattan clam chowder, shrimp Louie salad, seafood Cobb and Caesar with grilled shrimp, salmon, crab or chicken. House favorites are bouillabaisse, cioppino, shrimp scampi with linguini, parmesan-crusted grouper and various steak, chicken and seafood brochettes. The house etouffee features lobster, crab and shrimp. Seafood pan roasts are made with brandy, cream and tomato, while the gumbo has okra, Cajun spices and Andouille sausage. Popular sandwiches are lobster roll, fried oyster or crispy shrimp po' boy made with shredded lettuce and Cajun remoulade, and seafood club. The best dish could be the chilled seafood platter for two, with shrimp, lump crabmeat, oysters and clams for $32. Really celebrate by adding a whole chilled lobster for an additional $20. Finish everything off with banana cream pie or key lime torte.

Torta Cabana, 4800 E. Bonanza Road 459-3216 Mexican Every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. $ Wide variety of sandwiches on large rolls. Authentic Mexican fare includes tongue sandwiches, goat tacos, and fruit punch and lemon-line Jarritos soda.

The Bistro, 2 Kyle Canyon Road, The Hotel on Mt. Charleston 872-5500 American Every day 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. $ Hot chocolate is a specialty. Lunch menu includes hot dogs, pizza and more.

Triple George Grill, 201 3rd St. 384-2761 American Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11 p.m.; closed Sunday $$$ Chopped salads include chicken Caesar, salmon Caesar, dungeness crab Louie. House favorites include pot roast, blackened ahi tuna, New York strip, scallops and beef stroganoff.

Uncle Angelo's Pizza Joint, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd., Jerry's Nugget 633-6153 Italian Every day 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$ Every entree includes soup or salad and Italian bread and oil. Everything is made to order. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Viareggio Ristorante, 7121 S. Craig Road 839-3333 Italian Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$$ Lunch specials include main dish plus soup or salad for $8.99. Daily specials as well.

Vincenzo's New York Pizza, 3415 W. Craig Road 648-7978 Italian, American Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 9 p.m. $$ Over 20 toppings include Italian sausage, meatball, bacon, eggplant, prosciutto, anchovies, pepperoni, mushrooms and pineapple. A complimentary order of garlic knots comes with every small, large or Sicilian pizza. Featured entrees, such as eggplant, chicken and meatball parmigiana, include a side of pasta. Separate pasta dishes are spaghetti, penne or rigatoni with meatball or sausage and Penne Ala Vincenzo (garlic and oil with fresh basil and tomatoes). Popular hot heroes are sausage, pepper and onion, chicken cutlet parmigiana, eggplant or meatball parmigiana and chicken with sauce. The Italian Stallion is prosciutto and provolone with balsamic vinegar and oil. Over a dozen calzones are listed including ricotta and mozzarella or spinach, ham, pepperoni or sausage with ricotta and mozzarella. The best-selling stromboli is ham, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella. Among the appetizers are jumbo chicken wings, zucchini sticks, sausage or pepperoni pinwheel, cold antipasto platter and garlic bread. Dessert is cannoli and Italian donuts.

Waverly's Steak House, Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road 507-5700 Steakhouse Wednesday through Sunday, opens at 5 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. $$ to $$$ Dinner features the cowboy rib-eye steak, a two-pound, bone-in rib-eye served with chili onion rings; New York steak and scampi; and veal (marsala, Oscar or picatta). Other specialties are striped sea bass with lump crab and roasted corn, and chicken Chamberlain, sautéed chicken breast with smoked bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions.

Aloha Specialties Restaurant, 12 E. Ogden Ave., California Hotel 382-0338 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Known for teriyaki. A teriyaki combo plate with an entree, salad and rice is $6.95.

Andre's French Restaurant, 401 Sixth St. 385-5016 Hours: Monday-Saturday 6 p.m. to closing; closed Sunday First Friday of each month features an art, wine and cheese tasting event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dover sole is a specialty.

Aurelio's, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 367-4992 Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Chicago style favorites include signature pizza, Italian sandwiches. Buffet offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays for $7.95.

Bob Taylor's Ranch House, 6250 Rio Vista St. 645-1399 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesdays all-you-can-eat rib night. Daily soup of the day. Prime rib is specialty.

Cannery Row Buffet, 2121 E. Craig Road Cannery 507-5700 Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seafood night on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. for $17.99. Champagne brunches on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $9.99.

Change Alley Old London Coffee House, 3350 Novat Street, Suite 105 734-9100 Hours: Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free wireless Internet access. Specialty coffees, sandwiches and desserts.

Charcoal Room, 4949 N. Rancho Drive Santa Fe Station 515-4385 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. Daily specials include steak and seafood combinations for $38-$42.

Chicago Hot Dogs, 1078 N. Rancho Drive 647-3647 Hours: Every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago style hot dogs and favorites like Green River soda, Mary Ann and Gonnella breads, Carnation ice cream and Supreme-brand tamales.

Chicago Joe's, 820 S. Fourth St. 382-5637 Hours:Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday The Lite Bite, smaller portions of main dishes served before 6:30 p.m. for $9.95. Daily specials.

Cracked Egg, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-7981 Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patio seating available. Sun City special breakfast for patrons 55 and older. Coffee cake is a specialty.

Draft House Barn, 4543 N. Rancho Drive 645-1404 Hours: Sunday-Monday 24 hours All-you-can-eat prime rib dinner offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday for $17.95. All-you-can-eat fried fish served Friday for $15.95. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

El Sombrero Cafe, 807 S. Main St. 382-9234 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday Daily lunch and dinner specials. Green chilis are a specialty.

Grill on Charleston, 241 W. Charleston Boulevard 380-1110 American Monday-Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday $$ New Jersey style food from scratch; Gourmet burgers are specialty. Daily specials.

Hammerheads Bar and Grill East, 3310 S. Nellis Blvd. 435-3282 Hours: Every day 24 hours Monday night specials during football season. $1 hot dogs, $1 nachos and two-for-$1 tacos available. Angus burger is a specialty.

Joey's Only, 7450 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-4313 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday all-you-can-eat fish. Thursday all-you-can-eat shrimp. Fish-n-chips are a specialty.

L&L Barbecue, 7891 W. Tropical Parkway 792-9898 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Poke, a marinated fish, offered Saturdays for $3.50. Mochiko chicken available every day for $7.50. Daily specials.

Makino's Seafood and Sushi Buffet, 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Premium Outlets 474-7500 Hours: Every day 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., dinner Rainbow roll and California roll are specialties.

Memphis Championship Barbecue, 4379 Las Vegas Blvd. North 644-0000 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chef Mike Mills' Magic Dust, a combination of 18 spices, goes on beef, pork or fish. Side dishes include deep fried dill pickles.

Mike's Restaurant, 6191 Centennial Center Blvd. 316-4537 Hours: Sunday-Monday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Known for hot Italian sub sandwiches. Happy hour is every day from 4 p.m. to close.

Montesano's Italian Deli, 4835 W. Craig Road 656-3708 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday Two large pizzas for $19.95. Frequent diner cards offer rewards. Pasta primavera is a popular item.

La Palapa, 1515 N. Eastern Ave. 642-0699 Hours: Every day 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mexican menu with an emphasis on seafood. Appetizers and meals feature crab, octopus, shrimp and clams. Extensive breakfast menu includes machaca con huevo and huevos con chorizo.

Roadrunner Saloon, 5990 Centennial Center Blvd. 309-6015 Hours: Every day 24 hours BBQ cedar plank roasted salmon, served with chile-cheese grits and roasted corn succotash, is $16.50. Dr. Pepper marinated steak tacos, served with mustard butter, rice and beans, is $13.50. Oven-baked macaroni and cheese is $4.

Rookies Bar & Grill, 3227 Civic Center Drive 399-3297 Hours: Every day 24 hours Prime rib available for $4.99 24 hours per day. There is also a $1.99 finger food menu.

Surf City Bar & Grill, 1435 W. Craig Road 633-4234 Hours: Every day 24 hours Player's lunch offered to anyone who spends $20 on gaming. Tacos cost $1 after 8 p.m.

Sushi Bar at Sage, 4408 N. Rancho Drive 658-8116 Hours:Sunday-Monday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Creamy mermaid, shrimp and cream cheese fried in wonton skin, is a popular dish. Daily lunch special includes sushi and soup for $8.95. Sage also sells sake and Japanese beers.

Thai Basil Asian Diner, 2696 West Ann Road 656-8823 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch specials offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there are daily dinner specials.

Torta Cabana, 4800 E. Bonanza Road 459-3216 Hours: Every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wide variety of sandwiches on large rolls. Authentic Mexican fare includes tongue sandwiches, goat tacos, and fruit punch and lemon-lime Jarritos soda.

Triple George Grill, 201 3rd St. 384-2761 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 11 p.m.; closed Sunday All you can eat pasta on Mondays, $15.95. Extensive wine list. Happy hour, Monday-Friday 4-6 p.m. features live music, appetizers.

Uncle Angelo's Pizza Joint, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd., Jerry's Nugget 633-6153 Hours: Every day 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Every entree includes soup or salad and Italian bread and oil. Everything is made to order. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Viareggio Ristorante, 7121 S. Craig Road 839-3333 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lunch specials include main dish plus soup or salad for $8.99. Daily specials as well.