Michael Mina

When it comes to the notion of eating seafood in the desert, this chic, cutting-edge room breaks the mold. You'll enter through the hotel's flower-filled conservatory and drink in the natural stone floor, wood-paneled ceiling and rusticity of the place. Chef Michael Mina's creations are stunning -- an exquisite caviar parfait, tempura prawns with a light truffle cream, sea bass marinated in Japanese miso, a rich lobster pot pie that turns the tables on traditional Yankee frugality. Desserts, such as a New Age root beer float, are up to the task.

Michael Mina is a 2005 Epicurean Award winner for Best Seafood.

Michael Mina was named Best Service restaurant in Las Vegas Life magazine's 2007 Epicurean Awards.