Las Vegas Magazine
By Las Vegas Magazine Staff
January 8, 2021
One of the most popular dining destinations in Las Vegas has to be Mon Ami Gabi. From the street-side patio looking across the Strip at the Fountains of Bellagio to the bistro menu, this restaurant’s power to attract visitors has not waned in the 21 years that it has been open.
Mon Ami Gabi opened in late 1999 at the same time that Paris Las Vegas did, a perfect accompaniment to the French-themed hotel. It was a perfect match, bringing the success that Lettuce Entertain You’s Illinois original had built in only a few years to the Las Vegas locale. Inside, the small intimate dining room leads out to a glass enclosed atrium-style room and a slightly elevated patio, perfect for the people-watching the restaurant has become known for. The casual French bistro cuisine has also been one of the biggest draws here—croque monsieurs, crêpes, and steak frites enjoy seemingly never-ending kudos.