Vegas Grand Prix Week Serving Up More Dinners Than Ever

^{The Bellagio Fountain Club is the premier culinary and cocktail destination on the Vegas Strip during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. (Photo courtesy of MGM Resorts)}

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has evolved since the F1 race launched in 2023. The race takes place Nov. 19-21, the week before Thanksgiving, which was previously one of the slowest weekends in Las Vegas.

Casino operators continue to tinker with their offerings to find the right mix for this unique Las Vegas crowd. There are still plenty of free F1 team and driver activations at Strip casinos from New York-New York to Wynn throughout the week.

This year there are more dining events than ever. Resorts World Las Vegas and Caesars properties don’t have any free car and driver events, but they offer plenty of special dining with their celebrity chefs for guests who may or may not be into racing.

MGM Resorts’ popular Bellagio Fountain Club may block views of the fountain show from the Strip, but it’s a big moneymaker for the company, which continues to improve the $8,400-per-person package. MGM also has dining events at other properties near the circuit.

Some of the dining events are geared toward fans who enjoy fine dining and racing, but plenty are just unique dinners anyone can enjoy. Many restaurants also offer prix fixe menus you can take advantage of.

Seating is limited, and many events will sell out before the race.

Special Dinners at Caesars Properties

Caesars Palace

Nov. 20: Trackside Lunch with Gordon Ramsay at Hell’s Kitchen

Specially curated four-course menu designed by Gordon Ramsay, with a personal appearance by the chef to discuss his passion for food and Formula 1.

Price: $299 per person; optional beverage package available for $99

Paris

Nov. 20: Cocktail Reception with Martha Stewart at The Bedford

Beginning at 1 p.m. Martha Stewart is hosting a reception featuring drinks and light bites inspired by The Bedford’s Afternoon Tea menu, including caviar and Champagne. There will be a cocktail demonstration by Stewart and a signed cookbook for each guest.

Price: $169 per person.

Vanderpump Hotel

Nov. 19–21: Giada Viewing Experience at GIADA

All-inclusive food and drinks with views of the circuit’s main straightaway. There will be live race coverage on televisions throughout the venue. Giada De Laurentiis is scheduled to appear Saturday only.

Price: $300-$800 per person per day. Multi-day packages are $550 to $1,300 per person

Planet Hollywood

Nov. 19–21: Caramella Terrace Viewing Experience at Caramella

All-inclusive cocktails and cuisine with premium main straightaway views with access to the hidden terrace and lounge. There will be live DJs and race-themed activations, including a simulator. Live race coverage is shown on televisions throughout the restaurant.

Price: $300-$650 per person per day. Multi-day packages are $850-$1,000 per person.

Caesars Palace

Race Weekend: Dine with Chef Guy Savoy at Restaurant Guy Savoy

Guests receive a personally signed memento from Chef Guy Savoy. Caesars presents this as a restaurant reservation experience, not a separately scheduled, fixed-price event.

Price: $680-$1,000 per person

Nov. 21: Trackside Dining — Live Race Night at Hell’s Kitchen

Three-course prix fixe dinner with a guaranteed window table with a view of the race. The menu includes a choice of pan-seared scallops or roasted beets and burrata salad; black truffle Beef Wellington enhanced with a choice of lobster tail or foie gras; and sticky toffee pudding.

Price: $385.95 per person; drinks purchased separately

MGM Resorts Dinners

Park MGM

Nov. 18–22: Employees Only Residency at The Reserve Bar

New York’s Employees Only brings its signature cocktails and select dishes from its West Village menu to Park MGM. The party will have resident DJs, burlesque performances, and a psychic booth.

Price: FREE; all items are purchased à la carte

Bellagio

Nov. 19–21: Bellagio Fountain Club

Premium trackside hospitality overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio, featuring chef-prepared dishes and a curated beverage program. Participating chefs include José Andrés, David Chang, Mario Carbone, Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Mina, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, Maneet Chauhan, Rhoda Magbitang, and Britt Rescigno. Culinary and beverage participants also include Gymkhana, The Corner Store, Yoroniku, Sushi Bar, Zuma, Shingo Gokan, and Schmuck.

Price: $8,400

Nov. 19: Silver Oak Wine Master Class at Michael Mina

From 2–3 p.m., Matt Duncan of Silver Oak Cellars will lead a guided tasting exploring the winery’s history, production, and vineyards, featuring prior vintages from Alexander Valley and Napa Valley. Includes light bites and canapés. Limited to 30 guests.

Price: $145 per person, plus tax and gratuity; three-day wine-series package available for $399 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Nov. 19: Yoroniku x Shingo Gokan at Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

Tokyo yakiniku destination Yoroniku presents a one-night restaurant takeover paired with bespoke cocktails curated by acclaimed bartender Shingo Gokan.

Price: $150 minimum spend per guest.

The Cosmopolitan

Nov. 20: Olivia Tiedemann Dinner at Scarpetta

Private chef, creator, and author Olivia Tiedemann presents an exclusive dinner inspired by her cookbook, Eat (Like) the Rich.

Price: $150 per person

Bellagio

Nov. 21: Quintessa Blending Seminar at Michael Mina

From 2–3 p.m., guests explore the individual vineyards behind Quintessa’s flagship wine, including a tasting of the newly released 2023 Quintessa. Includes light bites and canapés. Limited to 30 guests.

Price: $145 per person, three-day wine-series package available for $399 per person

Wynn Las Vegas Watch Party

Nov. 21: F1 Viewing Party at Charlie’s Sports Bar

From 7:30–10:30 p.m., watch the race on big screens. The all-inclusive package includes unlimited food, including ultimate nachos and wings, plus premium beverage options or beer bundles.

Price: $185 per person

Resorts World Las Vegas Dining Events

Nov. 19: Jeremy Ford x Marcus Samuelsson at Stubborn Seed

From 5–10 p.m., chefs Jeremy Ford and Marcus Samuelsson present a three-course collaborative dinner combining Ford’s produce-driven cooking with Samuelsson’s African, Caribbean, and Scandinavian influences.

Price: $125 per person

Nov. 20: Dominique Crenn x Izu Ani at Kusa Nori

From 5–10 p.m., chefs Dominique Crenn and Izu Ani present a three-course collaborative dinner showcasing their ingredient-focused cooking and refined techniques.

Price: $125 per person.

Nov. 20: Double Chicken Please Takeover at Allē Lounge on 66

From 7 p.m.–2 a.m., GN Chan and the Double Chicken Please team bring their culinary-inspired cocktails to Allē Lounge on 66, with views of the Strip and race circuit. The event description refers to a two-night takeover, but the overview lists only Friday’s date and hours.

Price: FREE; food and drink are à la carte

Nov. 21: ¡VIVA! Brunch with Ray Garcia

From noon–3 p.m., Ray Garcia hosts a Mexican-inspired brunch featuring dishes such as Barbacoa Melt and Tres Leches French Toast, along with bottomless mimosas and margaritas.

Price: $75 per person

Nov. 21: FUHU Brunch

From 10 a.m.–2 p.m., FUHU offers an Asian-inspired brunch featuring Matcha Mochi Pancakes, Lobster Benedict, Duck & Waffle, and shareable sushi. The overview does not identify a visiting chef or a separately ticketed culinary program, so this is better categorized as a race-weekend brunch offering rather than a special event.

Price: $50 per person

The Venetian Dining Events

Nov. 18: Pole Position Omakase with Tetsuya Wakuda at Wakuda

Beginning at 5 p.m., chef Tetsuya Wakuda leads an intimate omakase experience in the restaurant’s eight-seat private Omakase Room.

Price: $1,000 per person

Nov. 18: Beyond the Vine — CUT Las Vegas x Handshake Speakeasy

Beginning at 6 p.m., Byron Puck and Eric van Beek of Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy present a one-night-only dinner pairing a progression of dishes with cocktails. Presented with MUJEN Spirits as part of The Venetian’s Culinary Crossroads series. Reservations are available through DoorDash Reservations.

Price: N/A; open reservations

Nov. 19–22: Korea “Meats” Spain — COTE x Bazaar Meat at COTE and Bazaar Meat

Limited-time menu collaboration featuring braised beef cheek and Grand Cru galbi with gochujang- and saffron-infused rice, pearl onions, snow peas, and kkakdugi daikon kimchi. Offered at both restaurants rather than as a separately scheduled chef dinner.

Price: N/A; special menu

Nov. 19: Two Masters, One Circuit — Tetsuya Wakuda x Tyler Florence at Wakuda

Chefs Tetsuya Wakuda and Tyler Florence collaborate on an eight-course dinner with beverage pairings. The start time was not specified in the coverage reviewed.

Price: $1,000 per person