Want to eat beyond the Strip? Eater Vegas has highlighted 18 off-Strip restaurants spanning neighborhood Italian cooking, Thai cuisine, steakhouses and Indian dining.

Where to start

The guide includes Esther's Kitchen, Lotus of Siam, Herbs & Rye and Tamba. Each offers a different dining experience; the best choice depends on your budget, location and occasion.

Before heading out

Use the complete Eater guide to compare all 18 selections. Check restaurant websites for current hours, menus, reservations and prices before leaving home.

Pick your kind of night out

Start with the mood you're after. Esther's Kitchen offers an Italian dining option, Lotus of Siam is known for Northern Thai cooking, Herbs & Rye draws steakhouse diners, and Tamba adds Indian cuisine to the mix. These are four stops to explore, not the full list of 18.

Beyond the resort corridor

One pleasure of eating off-Strip is finding a restaurant that fits the neighborhood as much as the occasion. That doesn't guarantee lower prices or an empty dining room, though. Popular places can book up.

Make a shortlist

Browse Eater's complete guide, choose a few spots that catch your eye, and check each restaurant's own menu, hours and reservation policies before heading out.