This luxurious, contemporary dining room bathed creamy neutral tones and golden light is just past the botanical gardens at the Bellagio. The menu here is in the care of a talented group of chefs trained and transported from San Francisco, who create innovate seafood dishes with California ingredients. The menu is extensive and offers la carte selections in addition to a pair of five-course tasting menus, one vegetarian and one seasonal. Classic dishes include savory black mussel soufflé with saffron and Chardonnay cream and Maine lobster pot pie. The wine list focuses on American producers and contains some gems from small vineyards.

Michael Mina Bellagio, Las Vegas Information:

• Seafood menu. Dinner. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Credit cards accepted.