Tucked into the far western edge of the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin South is a neighborhood bordered by Charleston to the north, Hualapai to the east, and Patrick to the south. Known for its upscale communities like The Ridges, the neighborhood and the areas around it offer more than just luxury homes — they’re also home to a diverse mix of restaurants.
Every spot on this list is either within Summerlin South or just a quick five-minute drive away, and each one comes highly recommended by the local experts surveyed by Neon Feast. You can read more about each of them on that website. (Links are included.)
Anima by EDO (9205 W. Russell Road)
Anima is the second restaurant from the team behind EDO, expanding their creative culinary vision from Chinatown to The Gramercy near Summerlin South. While some crossover Spanish dishes appear on the menu, Anima focuses more heavily on Italian and Mediterranean influences, with a broader selection of pastas, seafood, and wine. The kitchen showcases expertly sourced ingredients in standout dishes, such as truffle cavatelli with bone marrow and 30-day dry-aged striploin carpaccio. Guests are welcomed into a bright, open space with a front-door charcuterie station and a roaming gin-and-tonic cart. Tasting menus offer refined value and flexibility.
Curry Leaf Flavors of India (5025 S. Fort Apache Road)
Curry Leaf Flavors of India is a popular, family-run restaurant in Southwest Las Vegas, known for its bold flavors, clean operation, and friendly service. The menu reflects the chef-owner’s background from Gujarat, India, blending traditional Indian cuisine with coastal seafood and Indo-Chinese fusion dishes. Specialties include tandoori salmon, slow-cooked lamb shank with golden onions, and pan-seared sea bass in a coconut-ginger-curry leaf sauce. The diverse menu features Indo-Chinese dishes, such as pineapple chicken and Gobi Manchurian, as well as extensive vegetarian options. Guests appreciate the value and variety.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (10170 W. Tropicana)
Founded in 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, Handel’s has grown into a beloved mini-chain known for drawing long lines with its rich, house-made ice cream. Every flavor is made fresh in-store using premium ingredients, continuing the tradition started with fruit from the founder’s garden. Unique regional favorites like black walnut, Blue Moon, and buckeye are served alongside modern flavors like cinnamon roll and salty caramel truffle. Choose from cones, dishes, shakes, sundaes, or Hurricanes—thick blended creations in fun varieties. It’s a nostalgic treat that’s always worth the wait.
La Strega (3555 S. Town Center Drive)
La Strega brings the spirit of Italy’s Amalfi Coast to Summerlin with a seafood-forward, modern Italian menu shaped by chef Gina Marinelli’s travels and culinary vision. You won’t find heavy red-sauce standards here; instead, the spotlight is on light pastas, coastal seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and select steaks and game dishes. After making her mark on the Strip, Marinelli launched this personal project to reinterpret classic Italian flavors with thoughtful, contemporary twists. With feminine design touches and an all-female leadership team, the space radiates elegance and individuality. “La Strega” means “The Witch,” and the food is enchanting.
NeNe Japanese Contemporary Bistro (4165 S. Grand Canyon Drive)
This elegant neighborhood bistro serves refined Japanese cuisine in a polished, modern setting, featuring sushi, sashimi, robata dishes, and vegan-friendly options. Premium fish, including branzino, Scottish salmon, San Diego uni, and select cuts of bluefin tuna, anchor a sushi lineup complemented by inventive rolls such as the Softshell Crab Spider Maki and NeNe Pop Wrap Maki. Beyond sushi, you’ll find soups, salads, bento bowls, and risottos—like those topped with scallops and uni, king crab, or black cod—for an unexpected twist. With already reasonable pricing, the value is enhanced by lunch, happy hours, and seasonal menus.
Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse (10144 W. Flamingo Road)
Ohjah makes group dining easy with a flexible menu that offers both teppanyaki and a wide variety of sushi options under one roof. Founder Zhigang Wang brings serious credentials, having trained in Tokyo and on the Las Vegas Strip, and requires all sushi chefs to have at least six years of experience. The hibachi side features proteins such as beef, shrimp, chicken, salmon, and sole, while the sushi menu encompasses sashimi, nigiri, hand rolls, and numerous specialty maki. Additional offerings include teriyaki, tempura, katsu, Japanese curries, fried rice, yakisoba, and sukiyaki.
Rollin Smoke BBQ (4115 S. Grand Canyon Dr.)
With two decades of experience, the father-and-son team behind Rollin Smoke BBQ brings authentic Southern-style barbecue to Las Vegas, operating five locations throughout the valley. Smoked meats include St. Louis ribs, baby backs, beef ribs, wings, and chicken, served with sauces inspired by the Arkansas region—sweet, spicy, Cajun, lemon pepper, or extra hot. Other popular dishes include catfish, shrimp, or brisket Po’ Boys and The Big Hawg sandwich, piled high with pulled pork, slaw, and Carolina vinegar sauce. Burnt ends, chopped brisket, and hot links round out a menu that delivers an authentic taste of the South.
Sorry, Not Sorry (9484 W. Flamingo Road)
Born from a popular content creator’s desire to build something original, Sorry, Not Sorry has evolved from a single Las Vegas ice cream shop into a multi-location brand spanning Nevada and California. Its rapid growth may owe something to savvy social media and Vegas heat, but the real secret is a commitment to inventive flavors and top-tier ingredients. All ice cream is crafted using milk from grass-fed, hormone-free cows at a century-old California dairy, then loaded with house-made add-ins like cakes, cookies, and caramels. Seasonal rotations and vegan options join sixteen core flavors.
Stephano’s (6115 S. Ft. Apache Road)
Stephano’s stands out among fast-casual Greek spots with three locations and a ghost kitchen, offering a fresh, flavorful take on Mediterranean comfort food. Juicy filet mignon and chicken skewers, creamy tzatziki, and lentil rice—arguably one of the best sides in town—anchor a menu packed with crowd-pleasers. Favorites include classic gyros with shaved lamb, falafel wraps, juicy shawarma, and roast chicken. Sticky-sweet baklava, sold by the piece or in gift-ready packages, rounds out a to-go-friendly menu that keeps fans coming back weekly.
Tacotarian (6135 S. Ft. Apache Road)
Tacotarian’s Southwest Las Vegas location is part of a growing vegan taco empire that’s earned national acclaim, including the title of Best Vegan Taqueria in America from VegNews. This hip, fast-casual eatery serves nearly 20 plant-based taco varieties alongside brunch favorites, mock meats, veggie options, and fun extras like margarita flights and craft beer. With four locations citywide, the menu caters to diverse tastes, offering hearty portions that range from street-style tacos to bold, over-the-top creations. The most eye-catching dish? A forearm-sized taco packed with fillings and French fries—equal parts novelty and guilty pleasure.
Toasted Gastrobrunch (9516 W. Flamingo Road)
Toasted Gastrobrunch brings daytime indulgence to suburban Las Vegas with a breakfast-and-brunch-only concept that’s packed with flavor, flair and optional unlimited booze. Created by veteran restaurateur Sami Ladeki, the space once home to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has been reimagined with a bold new focus on eggs, pancakes, and mimosas. Diners can expect French omelets, inventive Benedicts, and Middle Eastern kanafee alongside loaded French toasts, breakfast sandwiches, and seven types of pancakes. The drink lineup is equally robust, featuring Bloody Marys, Bellinis, specialty coffees and a full slate of mimosa options—including bottomless pours.
