Key Highlights:
- Restaurant Style: A vintage Las Vegas chophouse blending classic mob-era charm, aged steaks, and craft cocktails.
- Location: Inside the iconic glass dome at Plaza Hotel & Casino on Fremont Street.
- Known For: 360-degree Fremont Street views, mob-inspired dishes, signature martinis, and tableside service.
- Worth Visiting? Yes. It combines Vegas history, premium steaks, and impressive neon views.
- Best For: Steak lovers, classic Vegas fans, couples, and Downtown visitors.
Oscar’s Steakhouse sits inside one of the more recognisable pieces of architecture in Downtown Las Vegas: the glowing glass dome at the front of the Plaza Hotel, visible from nearly anywhere on Fremont Street. The restaurant is named for Oscar Goodman, the defence attorney turned three-term mayor who represented mob figures, including Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, before becoming one of the city’s best-known public faces.
The dome itself has a film credit: it appears in Martin Scorsese’s 1995 movie Casino as the office setting for Robert De Niro’s character. Leather booths, chandeliers, and black-and-white photos of Goodman with judges and notorious former clients fill out a room built around dry-aged steaks and a menu that leans into mob-era nostalgia rather than away from it.
About Oscar’s Steakhouse
History & concept
Goodman partnered directly on the restaurant, and its menu reflects his personal motto: eat, drink, and have fun. Dishes carry names tied to his family and former clients rather than generic steakhouse labels — the “No Nose” meatballs and the “Spilotro” ribeye among them.
Atmosphere & design
The main dining room sits under the Plaza’s geodesic dome, with curved glass panels giving diners a direct view down the Fremont Street canopy. Dark leather booths, mahogany wood, and archival photography set a tone that’s closer to a 1970s supper club than a modern chophouse. A rooftop patio adjoining the lounge adds an outdoor option for cocktails or al fresco dining.
Location
Oscar’s occupies the second-level dome at the head of Fremont Street inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino.
- Address: 1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Nearby: Fremont Street Experience (outside the door), the Mob Museum, SlotZilla
- Nearby hotels: Circa Resort & Casino, Golden Nugget, Downtown Grand
Menu
The kitchen focuses on aged Black Angus and USDA Prime steaks alongside classic chophouse sides.
Starters: “No Nose” meatballs in tomato gravy with whipped ricotta, a crab cake with minimal filler, chilled oysters, and a Caesar salad with garlic-anchovy dressing.
Steaks:
- “Spilotro” bone-in ribeye (22 oz) — dry-aged, heavily marbled
- “Meyer Lansky” New York strip (16 oz) — trimmed, bold flavor
- Filet mignon (8 or 12 oz) — served Béarnaise, peppercorn, or Oscar style with lump crab and hollandaise
- Chilean sea bass or Dover sole — for non-beef diners
Drinks & sides: Goodman’s own gin martini recipe (Bombay Sapphire, extra cold, three jalapeño-stuffed olives) anchors the bar menu. Creamed spinach and truffle mac and cheese are the sides worth ordering.
Prices
| Category | Price range |
|---|---|
| Appetizers & salads | 18–32 |
| USDA Prime steaks | 62–115 |
| Seafood & chops | 46–78 |
| Sides | 14–18 |
| Martinis & cocktails | 16–22 |
Dinner for two with an appetizer, two steaks, two sides, and two martinis typically runs 180–280 before tax and tip — slightly below what similar cuts cost on the Strip.
Happy hour: Runs in the bar and lounge Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 PM, and Friday through Sunday, 5 to 7 PM, with discounted wine, well drinks, beer, and half-price appetizers.
Reservations
Book 2 to 3 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, and note a table request if the dome view matters to you.
- How to book: SevenRooms, OpenTable, or the Plaza’s dining line.
- Perimeter tables: Request a spot along the outer glass edge of the dome when booking for the best Fremont Street sightlines.
- Walk-ins: The lounge and bar take walk-ins first-come, first-served with the full dinner and happy hour menu.
Dress code
The dress code is business or upscale casual. Collared shirts, slacks, dark denim, dresses, and blazers all work. Swimwear, gym clothes, tank tops on men, flip-flops, and graphic-print clothing aren’t permitted.
Hours
Open daily for dinner, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM.
Dining experience
Pros: The dome views over Fremont Street are unlike anything else in the city, parking validation is included for diners, and the steaks come off the broiler with a genuine high-heat char.
Cons: Fremont Street and the Plaza casino floor can get loud on weekend nights, and the dome’s curved glass creates a noticeable hum when the room is full.
Is it worth visiting?
Yes. Oscar’s pairs real Las Vegas history with steaks that hold their own against Strip chophouses in a room that photographs like nowhere else downtown. It’s a strong choice for steak lovers, fans of casino and classic mob-era lore, and couples wanting a scenic booth. Travellers who prefer a dim, modern speakeasy steakhouse without a view, or who are working with a tight budget, will likely be happier elsewhere.
Tips before you go
- Book around dusk to watch the Fremont Street lights come on during your first cocktail.
- Pair it with the Mob Museum, a three-minute walk away, for a themed afternoon-into-dinner outing.
- Bring your parking ticket to the host stand for validation in the Plaza garage.
FAQs
Who is Oscar Goodman?
A defense attorney who represented organized crime figures before serving three terms as mayor of Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011.
Was the dome really in the movie Casino?
Yes, it served as the office setting for Robert De Niro’s character in the 1995 film.
Is parking free?
Business or upscale casual—no swimwear, gym wear, or flip-flops.
Can I sit at the bar without a reservation?
Yes, the lounge and bar seating is first-come, first-served with the full menu.
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