I made this list for a friend that's visiting soon. I've been to all of these places and they are in order. The one at the top of each section is my favorite followed by the second favorite and so on. I put notes in parentheses next to some spots. It does not include anything on the strip or too touristy. It's more of a locals oriented list. Rate it! Hate it! Debate it! Add to it!
Breakfast:
Siegel's Bagelmania (Challah French toast)
Black Bear Diner (Pancakes)
Hash House A Go Go (Pancakes)
The Egg & I
Egg Works
Burger:
Born and Raised (mac and cheese bites also good)
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
The Front Yard at Ellis Island Casino
Dessert:
Cinnaholic
Luv-it Frozen Custard
Dulce Donuts (near North Vegas)
Gelato Bar (In spring mountain next to Pho Kim Long)
Pinkbox Doughnuts
Nielsen’s Frozen Custard (never been but heard its good)
Sushi:
ITs SUSHI (All you can eat with great non-sushi sides)
Top Sushi & Oyster Las Vegas (All you can eat)
Naked Fish's Sushi & Grill
Italian:
The Bootlegger Italian Bistro
Diner:
Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge
Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant
Pizza:
Pizza Rock
Rocco's NY Pizzeria & Pasta
Joe's New York Pizza (avoid the sausage)
Thai:
Lotus of Siam (High end)
Archi’s Thai Kitchen
Le Thai (I haven’t been, but its really good from what I hear. Downtown Fremont)
Pho:
Pho Kim Long
Korean BBQ:
8oz Korean Steak House and Bar (they cook it in front of you)
Mexican:
Bajamar (Fish tacos)
Juan's Flaming Fajitas & Cantina
La Vecindad (Authentic)
Cafe Rio (soft tostada salad)
Kabobs:
Shish Kabob House
Zaytoon
Greek:
Yanni's Greek Grill (get Gyro meat)
Meráki Greek Grill (get Gyro meat)
Indian:
Mint Indian Bistro
Delhi Indian Cuisine (Great lunch buffet)
Mt. Everest India's Cuisine
Sandwich:
Panino (Italian owner)
Lee’s Sandwich
Coffee:
Sambalatte
Leone Café
Steak:
Echo & Rig
Salad bar:
Jason’s deli
Bar:
McMullan's Irish Pub (Great Irish Nachos, fish n chips and bangers and mash)
The Golden Tiki (Cool ambience)
Rum Runner Lounge (Dive with cheap drinks)