Las Vegas is filled with romantic experiences—from the glittering lights of The Strip to secret hideaways and some of the best fine dining in the country—and now is the ideal time to book a romantic luxury escape just for two. We have partnered with Arizona-based Susan Lanier-Graham, of Wander With Wonder who reveals the best places where you can woo your lover in Las Vegas.
I love Las Vegas. No, not for the gambling. I’m not a gambler. I love the lights, the champagne, the caviar, the shows, the over-the-top experiences, the romance. There are few places where I can walk hand-in-hand with my sweetheart and feel such excitement. Here are my top picks for 8 ways to woo your lover in Romantic Las Vegas.
1—Truffle Parm Chips at Delmonico Steak
Truffle Parm Chips at Delmonico. Photo courtesy Delmonico Steakhouse
There is something amazingly sexy about truffles. Not the chocolate kind (we’ll get to those next). These are the savory variety. I fell in love with the Truffle Parm Chips at Delmonico Steakhouse inside the Venetian Las Vegas. You’re sure to find something for both of you at Delmonico, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s take on a great American steakhouse. In addition to the chips—which I nibbled on throughout my entire meal and really enjoyed with my champagne—I’d start with the apple cured Kurobuta bone-in bacon and Emeril’s New Orleans barbecue shrimp. Definitely opt for one of the steaks that are dry-aged on the premises. Personally, I’m a ribeye girl, but how romantic is a chateaubriand for two that is carved tableside?
2—Nibble Chocolate in the High Roller
Chocolate Tasting on the High Roller. Photo courtesy Vox Solid Communications
At an amazing 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, the High Roller at The LINQ is the world’s tallest observation wheel and the perfect spot to woo your lover with a chocolate experience. You can pair handcrafted Ethel M Chocolates with wine and some of the best views of Vegas that you’ll get anywhere. Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot to pop the question or simply want to gaze into each other’s eyes with those bright lights of Vegas shimmering below, this one is sure to wow. The chocolate experience lasts 30 minutes and is available Thursdays from 5 to 8:30 pm.
As an added bonus, check out one of my other favorite places to see the Las Vegas lights—at the Skyfall Lounge on the 64th floor of the Delano Las Vegas.
3—Take a Canal Ride at The Venetian
Gondolas at The Venetian. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham
There’s nothing quite so romantic in Vegas as a private gondola ride through the Grand Canal at The Venetian. Both indoor and outdoor rides are available, depending on the weather, but I think the indoor rides are more romantic because it feels as if you’ve been transported to Venice. As you sweep peacefully along, past the shops and cafés, you can whisper sweet nothings in your lover’s ear and plan the rest of your day or night in Vegas.
My bonus tip: be sure to stop in before or after the ride for nibbles and drinks at Mercato Della Pescheria, one of the newest restaurants at The Venetian, serving up great Italian seafood, almost as if you were sitting in a local coastal market in Italy. I would suggest sharing a cured meat and cheese board (you can’t go wrong with a Prosciutto San Daniele or Bresaola for the meat and the Pecorino Toscano is a delicious cheese). The arugula salad topped with gorgeous grilled red shrimp is so sweet and simple that it’s almost a meal itself. The handmade pasta is superb. I had the gnocchi in salsa rosa and it was divine. For fish, try the whole red snapper, cooked in the traditional Italian style.
4—Sip Krug Champagne and Eat Caviar at Restaurant Guy Savoy
Octopus-like a “Pot au Feu” with cold steam at Restaurant Guy Savoy. Photo courtesy Caesars Las Vegas
One of my top moments of all time in Las Vegas was dining at Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. I will admit I was a bit intimidated at the thought of dining at this French restaurant, but I didn’t need to be—and neither should you. It is the ideal way to woo your lover in Las Vegas. While dinner in the dining room is amazing, I suggest trying the new Caviar Room. Located in the lounge, there is an exclusive menu of caviar dishes that give you a chance to experience something just a bit out of the ordinary. You can either order individual items and drinks or choose the tasting menu that includes oysters, caviar and a glass of Krug Grand Cuvée.
My favorite dish was the one pictured here, the octopus-like a “Pot au Feu”. This was simply one of the best tasting and most creative dishes—tender octopus, Royal Osetra caviar, and cold steam that creates a beautiful display making it a fun and playful dish, which is a little counter to the image that most people have of traditional French cuisine.
5—See BAZ – Star Crossed Love at The Palazzo
BAZ – Star Crossed Love. Photo courtesy The Palazzo
What’s more romantic than sitting with your love and watching great moments from the greatest love stories ever told unfold? Fashioned as a modern and intimate cabaret, BAZ – Star Crossed Love is in The Palazzo Theatre. This musical features moments from Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby. I would recommend the two of you booking one of the Runway VIP seats near the Center Stage. This puts you up close and personal, where you can be part of the experience. Order a lovely glass of champagne and celebrate love.
6—Get a Couples’ Massage at Qua Baths at Caesars Palace
Couples Massage at Qua Baths at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Caesars Entertainment
You won’t remember that The Strip is outside once you enter the oasis of Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. How romantic is it to book a couples massage in this luxurious sanctuary? It is definitely one of the top 8 ways to woo your lover in Las Vegas. Qua is built around the theme of the ancient Roman baths and it provides a soothing escape. For the two of you, there’s no better way to connect than to book the Twin Souls Couples Massage. You’ll be in your own private suite where the treatments include a body scrub, massage with oils that you select for each other, and breath work. Of course, for those want it, the “Goddess of Willendorf” will bless you with fertility and abundance.
7—Experience La Rêve at Wynn Las Vegas
La Rêve – The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham
Transport yourselves to another world where the Dreamer has us asking what is real and what is imagination at La Rêve – The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas. We booked the “Indulgence Package” for La Rêve, which included champagne, chocolates, a souvenir program and seats with monitors that showed us backstage and up-close views throughout the performance. I found La Rêve fascinating and clinked glasses with my love and held his hand as we watched the drama unfold on the massive pool that serves as the stage for the domed theater. Honestly, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. With all of the colors and acrobatics and music and lights—we were both mesmerized throughout the show.
8—Enjoy Brunch at Giada’s
Limoncello Souffle with Buttermilk Gelato at Giada. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham
I know, there are a lot of food offerings in this list, but there’s just something so romantic about sitting across from your sweetheart, sipping champagne and eating indulgent bites. It makes you feel oh so special.
Vegas is all about the bright lights and late nights, but eventually you have to emerge the next day, so it’s lovely that there are some amazing brunch places. One of my favorites is Giada, the first and only restaurant of celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. Giada is located inside The Cromwell and serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. I recommend the tasting menu that includes a pastry basket, antipasti platter, choice of entree (try the salmon cake Benedict), and dessert. The Limoncello Souffle with Buttermilk Gelato is my personal favorite. I thought I was full, but this was so light, fluffy and delicious, I couldn’t resist! That hot, perfectly cooked center, with the ice cream added was about as close to perfection as you get.
The restaurant is charming, which I find refreshing for celebrity chef establishments and for Las Vegas. It’s not about glitz, or glitter or being , although with large windows that open up to The Strip, you do end up with some pretty views. The menu is undeniably Giada—family-style, Italian but with California influences. Of course, in pure Vegas style, there are limitless La Marca Mimosas available as well.
These are 8 ways to woo your lover in Romantic Las Vegas, sure to create plenty of opportunities for the two of you to escape everyday life. There’s a reason why almost 43 million people visited the “Entertainment Capital of the World” in 2016. Sure, what happens here stays here, but when you woo your lover in Las Vegas, you create memories to take home with you to last a lifetime.
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