Grand Lux Cafe at The Venetian

At The Venetian, Grand Lux Cafe pairs the look of a European café with an American and international menu, full table service and a kitchen that does not close. The selection ranges from pasta, burgers, meat and seafood to breakfast, desserts and dishes such as chicken and waffles; that breadth gives a group with different cravings a place to agree on without crossing the resort. This location is open 24 hours and serves breakfast until 11 a.m. Its position and wide menu work for a meal between sightseeing stops or for anyone looking for hot food after other kitchens have closed.

Diners often mention large portions, plenty of choice and dishes that work well for breakfast or dinner; comments include shrimp pasta, chicken and waffles and Asian-inspired options. The range has a trade-off: opinions are not uniform on service, and some visitors describe order mistakes or waits when the dining room is busy. It is also on the casino floor, which some families with young children may find uncomfortable. If you are short on time, look over the menu before sitting down and ask how long the wait is likely to be.

The address is 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, inside The Venetian Resort; the phone number is (702) 414-3888. From the Venetian lobby, walk through the Grand Colonnade onto the casino floor, then follow the corridor towards Restaurant Row and the Grand Canal signs. The restaurant is open every day, around the clock, and the resort has paid self-parking and valet service. Prices are mid-range for the Strip rather than low-cost; the Monday-to-Friday happy hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. may help, but only if it fits your schedule.