If you’re spending long days roaming CES 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), where you eat matters almost as much as what you see on the show floor. The good news: you’re surrounded by some of Las Vegas’ most dependable, no-nonsense restaurants—plus a few splurge-worthy standouts if you want to impress a client or decompress after eight hours of demos.
Below are great places to eat near CES, broken down by distance, vibe, and what to order—written with the reality of CES crowds, timing, and budgets in mind.
Walking Distance (or Very Short Ride) from LVCC
🥩 Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Forum Shops
3500 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Yes, it’s a chain—and yes, it’s excellent. Joe’s is one of the most reliable power-lunch and dinner spots during CES, especially for client meals.
What to order: Stone crab (in season), prime filet, hash browns
Why it works for CES: Quiet booths, professional service, consistent timing
Price: $$$$
Maggiano’s Little Italy – Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
A CES classic. Portions are huge, food is familiar, and large groups are easy to accommodate—which is exactly why it fills up fast.
What to order: Rigatoni “D,” chicken parm, family-style platters
Pro tip: Go early or very late to avoid hour-long waits
Price: $$–$$$
🌮 Tacos El Gordo (Strip Location)
3049 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fast, loud, and outstanding. This is where you go when you want something memorable in under 30 minutes.
What to order: Adobada tacos with pineapple
CES reality check: Lines move fast—worth it
Price: $
🥪 Siegel’s Bagelmania
252 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
This one is dangerously close to the Convention Center—and it knows it. Big Jewish deli energy, perfect for breakfast meetings or recovery brunch.
What to order: Lox platter, matzo ball soup, pastrami on rye
Price: $$
Client Dinners & “Let’s Talk Business” Spots
🥩 CUT by Wolfgang Puck – The Venetian
3325 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Sleek, modern steakhouse energy with flawless execution. Ideal if you’re closing deals or hosting execs.
What to order: Ribeye cap, bone marrow flan, craft cocktails
Price: $$$$
🍣 Nobu – Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Still one of the best high-end Japanese dining rooms in Vegas, and consistently popular during CES.
What to order: Yellowtail jalapeño, black cod miso
Price: $$$$
Insider CES Eating Tips (Read This)
- Reservations are non-negotiable from Tuesday to Thursday of CES week
- Eat early or late—5:30 pm or after 9 pm is the sweet spot
- Fashion Show Mall is your fastest food hub near LVCC
Final Word
CES is exhausting. Your meals shouldn’t be. Whether you want a fast fuel-up, a solid business dinner, or a late-night escape from the chaos, the area around the Las Vegas Convention Center has options that deliver — if you know where to go.
If you want, I can also:
- Build a 3-day CES eating plan
- Recommend quiet breakfast meeting spots
- Suggest late-night food after CES parties
