A Sizzling Summer on the Vegas Culinary Calendar: July 2025 Restaurant Openings
- Amanda Payne
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
Las Vegas has always been a playground for culinary ambition—and this July 2025, the city raises the stakes once again. Whether you’re a globe-trotting foodie, a loyal local, or simply visiting to soak in the sparkle, there’s no better time to savor the Strip and beyond. This month marks the debut of several game-changing restaurants: from celebrity chef ventures and Michelin-starred concepts to intimate suburban gems that are just as spectacular.
Las Vegas is famous for its ever-evolving food scene, and July's newcomers are more than just restaurants—they are destinations in their own right. With menus designed for theater, interiors imagined for drama, and talent that spans global kitchens, these openings promise to redefine what it means to dine in Sin City. Come hungry. Come curious. This is your guide to what’s opening—and what’s unmissable—in Las Vegas this July 2025.
🍝 ai Pazzi
📍 Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas – The Resort at Summerlin (221 N Rampart Blvd)
📆 Opening Date: July 3, 2025
👨🍳 Chef: Fabio Viviani (Top Chef alum and restaurateur)
Concept & Vibe: ai Pazzi (Italian for “At the Crazies”) is a warm, stylish love letter to modern Italian cooking. Located in the heart of Summerlin, the space blends classic Mediterranean textures with sophisticated Vegas flair: think velvet banquettes, moody lighting, and an open kitchen where the energy crackles.
Menu Highlights:
Starters: Roasted mushroom crostino with gorgonzola fondue; whipped ricotta with charred grapes.
Pastas & Mains: Short-rib agnolotti; lobster linguini; wood-grilled Mediterranean branzino; 32oz bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Desserts: Sticky toffee pudding; white chocolate tiramisu; flourless chocolate torte.
Cocktails: The Montenegro Nights (Old Forester 100, amaro Montenegro, toasted marshmallow) and Sicilian Sunset (blood orange, prosecco).
Why It Matters: This marks Fabio Viviani’s first Las Vegas restaurant, signaling Summerlin’s rise as a dining destination. It’s also part of a broader revitalization at JW Marriott, promising resort-style comfort with serious culinary firepower.
🥓 Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
📍 Location: The Venetian Resort (Palazzo Tower)
📆 Opening Date: August 2025 (moved from initial July projection)
👨🍳 Chef: José Andrés
Concept & Vibe: Returning to the Strip after a celebrated run at the Sahara, Bazaar Meat now anchors the newly renovated Palazzo tower in the Venetian. Designed as a theatrical culinary temple, the new space spans 10,000 square feet and centers around open-fire cooking.
Menu Highlights:
Caviar cones, foie gras cotton candy, jamón ibérico
A5 Wagyu, suckling pig, and aged Vaca Vieja grilled tableside
15-course tasting menu featuring small plates, massive cuts, and smoky theatrics
Why It Matters:This reopening is not just a relocation—it’s a reimagining. With a James Beard Award-winning chef at the helm and a multimillion-dollar venue redesign, Bazaar Meat returns bigger, bolder, and hotter than ever.
🥩 Cote Korean Steakhouse
📍 Location: The Venetian Resort (The Strip)
📆 Opening Date: July 12, 2025
👨🍳 Chef: Simon Kim (Michelin-starred from NYC and Miami)
Concept & Vibe: Cote fuses the fire of Korean barbecue with the refinement of an American steakhouse. The restaurant features in-table grills (operated by staff), stadium-style seating, and an atmospheric blend of moody lighting, upbeat music, and VIP booths.
Menu Highlights:
A5 Wagyu, 45-day dry-aged ribeye, caviar-topped tartare
Sommelier-selected wine pairings
Bold, spicy banchan (side dishes)
Why It Matters: This is Cote’s first foray west of the Mississippi—and it brings Michelin sparkle and modern Korean sophistication to the heart of the Strip.
🥓 Rare Society
📍 Location: UnCommons, Southwest Las Vegas
📆 Opening Date: July 10, 2025
👨🍳 Chef: Brad Wise (Trust Restaurant Group)
Concept & Vibe:A live-fire steakhouse that channels the golden age of mid-century glamour. Rare Society blends old-school Las Vegas style with chef-driven techniques, focusing on wood-fired proteins and adventurous small plates.
Menu Highlights:
Gochujang-glazed bacon, lamb lollipops
Bone marrow, tomahawk steaks, and seafood towers
Baked Alaska and banana crème brûlée for dessert
Why It Matters: Located off the Strip, Rare Society brings Michelin-caliber food and ambiance to one of Vegas’s most exciting up-and-coming neighborhoods.
🌮 Cantina Contramar
📍 Location: Fontainebleau Las Vegas (The Strip)
📆 Opening Date: July 17, 2025
👩🍳 Chef: Gabriela Cámara (Mexico City’s Contramar)
Concept & Vibe: A vibrant homage to coastal Mexican seafood. This highly anticipated U.S. expansion features Cámara’s signature tostadas, tropical cocktails, and a dedicated tequila tasting room.
Menu Highlights:
Tuna tostadas with chipotle aioli and crispy leeks
Whole grilled fish with green and red salsas
Oaxacan chocolate mousse, mezcal pairings
Why It Matters: Cámara is a globally respected culinary ambassador, and Cantina Contramar will bring her fresh, sustainable ethos to a dazzling new Vegas crowd.
🍲 Copper Sun
📍 Location: Resorts World Las Vegas
📆 Opening Date: July 22, 2025
Concept: Upscale offshoot of Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Concept & Vibe: A refined take on communal dining, Copper Sun reinvents hot pot as a luxury experience. Expect private dining suites, gold-accented decor, and herbal cocktails inspired by Chinese medicine.
Menu Highlights:
8-hour bone-marrow broth
Hand-cut lamb and wagyu, house-made noodles
Chrysanthemum gin fizz, ginseng highball
Why It Matters: Copper Sun turns a comfort-food staple into an elegant, full-service event—a fresh addition to Resorts World’s increasingly diverse lineup.
🍔 Naughty Patty’s
📍 Location: The Cosmopolitan, The Strip
📆 Opening Date: July 5, 2025
👩🍳 Chef: Mark Crane
Concept & Vibe: Irreverent, indulgent, and undeniably fun—Naughty Patty’s is a neon-lit ode to smash burgers, loaded hot dogs, and late-night cravings.
Menu Highlights:
Smash burgers with crispy cheese crusts
Fried-in-mayo grilled cheese
Furikake fries, chili cheese dogs, and concrete-style frozen custards
Why It Matters: This replaces Holsteins at Cosmo and redefines fast-casual with high flavor and playful energy—perfect for the Strip’s party crowd.
🎯 Why This Season Is a Culinary Dozen
Star Power – From José Andrés and Fabio Viviani to Gabriela Cámara and Simon Kim, top-tier chefs are staking their claim on Las Vegas.
Diverse Tastes – This lineup includes Italian, Korean, Mexican, American, hot pot, and steakhouse concepts—all opening in one month.
Spectacle & Substance – These aren’t just meals—they’re immersive experiences with drama, fire, music, and design.
Luxury Off the Strip – Spots like Rare Society and ai Pazzi signal a new wave of elevated suburban dining.
✅ Tips for Curious Diners
Make reservations early—especially for ai Pazzi, Cote, and Cantina Contramar.
Dress for the scene—many of these are camera-worthy and upscale.
Don’t overlook the suburbs—UnCommons and Summerlin are turning heads for a reason.
Try something new—this is your chance to eat globally without leaving Las Vegas.
Bottom line: Whether you’re in the mood for a sizzling steak, a tequila-soaked tuna tostada, or a perfectly charred burger, Las Vegas’s July 2025 restaurant lineup offers something unforgettable. Come for the food, stay for the story. The next chapter in Vegas dining starts now.
Header Photo Credit: Paul IJsendoorn https://www.pexels.com/photo/paronama-photography-of-high-rise-buildings-444964/
