American Fish

In his fifth Vegas restaurant, the talented Michael Mina does all kinds of fish in all kinds of ways: salt-baked, wood-grilled, cast-irongriddled, cedar-plank-smoked and ocean-water-poached. Paying homage to the rustic tradition of seafood preparation — lobster boils, clam bakes and campfire cookouts — but with a modern flair, Mina coaxes unbelievable flavors out of regional catches from the nation’s great rivers, lakes and oceans. Fresh and saltwater fish on the menu include Copper River salmon, Rhode Island summer flounder, Alaskan prawns and Great Lakes walleye. Signature dishes include the smoked salmon “BLT,” the laughing bird shrimp po’ boy, cornmeal-crusted trout and a mixed grill of razor clams, scallops and squid.

The wine list focuses on boutique American growers and producers, progressively organized by taste (instead of region) to assist diners with perfect food-wine matches. Cocktails are mostly pre-1940 American
classics, many of which have since been forgotten. The restaurant’s upscale atmosphere is fun and relaxed, with a comfortable and ecofriendly design — a great place to hang out with friends.

—Andrea Kahn, Custom Publishing Writer

American Fish
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South
877.230.2742
www.arialasvegas.com/dining