✦ Neighborhood Guide · Southwest

Best Restaurants in Southwest

The best restaurants in Southwest, Las Vegas — 9 ranked picks with ratings, must-try dishes and live table availability.

9 picks

Southwest has 9 restaurants worth the trip, and this is the ranked list. Garden Buffet leads it at 4.7 stars, with The Black Sheep close behind. Prices run the whole way from $ counters to $$$$ rooms, and the strongest showings are Sushi, Buffet and Vietnamese. If you only order one thing, make it the prime rib at Garden Buffet. None of these take online reservations — they are walk-in or phone-only, so go early.

Southwest covers a lot of ground for its size — Sushi, Buffet and Vietnamese are all well represented across the 9 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.4 stars.

Garden Buffet

Buffet · Southwest · $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Buffet in Southwest — 4.7 across 3,648 diner reviews

Must-try: Prime Rib, Mac and Cheese, Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

📍 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183

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The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep

Vietnamese · Southwest · $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Vietnamese in Southwest — 4.6 across 3,773 diner reviews

Must-try: Salmon Skin Tacos, Imperial Rolls, Shaking Beef

📍 8680 W Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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With Love, Always

With Love, Always

Burgers · Southwest · $

★★★★½ 4.6

Burgers in Southwest — 4.6 across 456 diner reviews

Must-try: Smashed Onion Burgers, Love Sauce, Soft Serve

📍 8670 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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Wax Rabbit

Bar Food · Southwest · $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Bar Food in Southwest — 4.4 across 2,076 diner reviews

Must-try: Hidden Passion, Pineapple Tequila Drink, Guava Herbal Cocktail

📍 6915 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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The Legends Oyster Bar

The Legends Oyster Bar

Seafood · Southwest · $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Seafood in Southwest — 4.3 across 3,848 diner reviews

Must-try: Shucked Oysters, Lobster Roll, Pan Roast

📍 3220 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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Doanburi

Sushi · Southwest · $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Sushi in Southwest — 4.3 across 1,933 diner reviews

Must-try: Uni On Toasted Brioche, A5 Wagyu, Omakase Treasure Box

📍 5840 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

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Rare Society

Steaks · Southwest · $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Steaks in Southwest — 4.2 across 1,523 diner reviews

Must-try: Dry-Aged Meatballs, Associate Meat Board, Wagyu Denver Steak

📍 6880 Helen Toland St, Las Vegas, NV 89113

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The Nori Handroll Bar & Izakaya

The Nori Handroll Bar & Izakaya

Sushi · Southwest · $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.1

Sushi in Southwest — 4.1 across 798 diner reviews

Must-try: Nori Lover Temaki Set, Fatty Salmon Hand Roll, Miso Eggplant

📍 6530 S Decatur Blvd Ste 105, Las Vegas, NV 89118

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Coronado Cafe

Diner · Southwest · $$

★★★★☆ 4.1

Diner in Southwest — 4.1 across 428 diner reviews

Must-try: Shrimp Cocktail, Steak and Eggs, Graveyard Specials

📍 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Southwest?

Garden Buffet — 4.7 stars across 3,648 reviews, the highest on this list. Buffet in Southwest — 4.7 across 3,648 diner reviews.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

None of the 9 on this page take online bookings — they are walk-in or phone-only. Going early, or on a weeknight, is the reliable move.

What should I order?

The prime rib at Garden Buffet, the salmon skin tacos at The Black Sheep and the smashed onion burgers at With Love, Always. Those are the dishes regulars point to first.

How were these picked?

Ratings and review volume decide the order, but the list itself is drawn from restaurants people actually post about — 6 of the 9 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.