So you’ve visited Las Vegas dozens of times, eaten at all the resorts, enjoyed everything this food-rich community has to offer, and you are out of ideas for where to eat next. Below, a list of seven of the best Las Vegas restaurants (six if you discount one that closed), located in the Las Vegas Strip Mall, might spark your interest. You may or may not have ever heard of these eateries, but once you have tasted what they have to offer, you will never be at a loss about where to dine on a trip to Las Vegas.

Lotus of Siam- Braised Short Rib Panang. Do not forget that dish: Braised Short Rib Panang. Eat it; let it change your day; let it alter your taste buds. It is everything you have always wanted and never knew you were missing. Chef Saipin Chutima has designed a menu at her restaurant that has led esteemed food critics to deem her establishment the best Thai restaurant in the entire United States—an estimable achievement! If you know your way around Thai cuisine, ask for the Chaing Menu and order from the list of Northern Thai entrees. Avoid the heat if you don’t trust the server’s recommendation, as dishes can be prepared with excessive spice, and enjoy a Riesling with dinner.

Marché Bacchus—Bacchus was the Roman god of harvest, especially grapes, so it is no surprise that this establishment is all about wine. In fact, it began that way, without even a café for dining. Now, guests can venture through the wine racks to a patio in the rear of the shop that sits on the edge of a beautiful, quaint lake. Bottles of wine from Marché Bacchus are priced competitively even with the corking fee of ten dollars, and the Red Onion Confit is a prefect dish to cleanse the palate and excite the taste buds.

Nora's Wine Bar & Osteria- With 60 wines by the glass, and 350 bottles to choose from, you cannot find a better selection of wine than Nora’s. If you have the time to sit—and you will sit—come soak in the traditions of Italy against the surprising background of Las Vegas. Nora’s is known for casual, slow-to-come, reluctant-to-return service, and a list of wines and appetizers that win hearts, despite the service. When you visit, do not miss the sweet and sour meatballs (Polpette Agro Dolce), and remember, if you find a wine you cannot part with, Nora’s will sell you a bottle for 30% off menu price to take home.

Paymon's Mediterranean—With two locations, Paymon’s Mediterranean is a contradiction in terms. Visit the location near UNLV to hang out with a crowd of students smoking hookah and drinking regional Iranian specialties. Visit the Sahara location to mingle with an older crowd, in a more refined facility. The key to Paymon’s is its food. Do not worry about the dishes’ names, like “Fesenjan” or “Moussaka”—just order and enjoy! If you have not tasted Iranian style cuisine before, just go with the flow. Your tongue will thank you.

Rosemary's—This location, though now closed, definitely deserves a quick shout out. Every Las Vegas Chef made it a point to frequent Rosemary’s. It was a well-kept (unfortunately, too well-kept) secret that Rosemary’s was one of the finest restaurants in town. Rosemary’s closed in 2010, but its memory is so cherished that many people keep lauding it in the hopes of an encore. What made Rosemary’s fine was its food pairing combinations: spicy ribs on Maytag blue cheese coleslaw and the like. This establishment is mightily missed.

TC's Rib Crib—Taking a break from fine dining, TC’s is the place to get messy. The barbeque joint is crammed for space; it is better to order and take out. When you visit, get whatever looks good and throw caution to the wind. You cannot eat TC’s without getting messy or without loving it; it is undoubtedly the best barbeque in Vegas.

Vintner Grill—Enjoy French, Spanish, and Italian cuisine while eating at a restaurant that has the feel of the Hamptons. This restaurant is twenty minutes from the Strip in a suburb of Las Vegas, but the vast list of delicately spiced dishes makes it well worth the trip! A local favorite is the flaky Halibut with Orzo and Gremolata. The full dining experience is a winning combination, from the atmosphere and ambiance to the wine pairings and the food that might leave you with an addiction. Eat with caution, or you will be coming weekly.