Bouchon entry at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

If you are looking for a relaxing restaurant with fantastic French inspired cuisine, exquisite service, and a beautiful setting, look no further than Bouchon: a wonderful little French cafe located in the Venezia tower of the gorgeous Italian themed Venetian Casino Resort. Times Magazine named Chef Thomas Keller “America’s Best Chef” in 2001. One of Keller’s restaurants, The French Laundry in Yountville, was amongst the recipients of “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” award by British Magazine Restaurant.

2014 marked the 10 year anniversary of this fantastic establishment. Other locations include Yountville and Beverly Hills, California, as well in New York City.

The cuisine at Bouchon is inspired by Keller’s travels through France. Although the menu changes with the seasons, a few favorites like Croque Madame, Beignets du Jour, Roast Chicken, and Lemon Tart remain.

The casual, yet classy setting, relaxing outdoor seating, and tempting menu of French favorites, including delicious pastries and breakfast dishes, make Bouchon the best place on The Strip for a laid-back brunch date. Not surprisingly, Bouchon has been the recipient of many awards including Best Breakfast Spot by Las Vegas Life Magazine and 50 Must-Eat Las Vegas Meals by the Las Vegas Sun.

View of The Venetian pool area at Bouchon

Delicious Brunch Selections

The brunch menu is so tempting, it is quite difficult to choose just one item. The assortment of Bouchon pastries and spiced donuts with homemade jam are ideal starters for anyone with a sweet tooth. Bouchon sometimes offers complimentary treats by the hostess stand on busy weekends. Delicious almond tea cakes were served during our visit)!

While waiting for our meals, we were served a crispy baguette, deliciously crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. This bread, when topped with fresh butter or jam, is so delicious that you might just decide to purchase a loaf to take home with you!

Fresh baguette at Bouchon at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada

The fluffy Blueberry muffin is a delicious side that you must try out. Take a look below at this fluffy and moist treat!

Blueberry Muffin at Bouchon at The Venetian

The Brioche French Toast topped with Blueberry Compote, and served with vanilla bean butter and Crown Maple Syrup is the ultimate treat. Sure it is loaded with sugar, however, you are on vacation and a little indulgence never hurt anyone!

French toast at Bouchon at The Venetian

Even better than the French Toast was the amazing Quiche du Jour, served with a spring salad. The Quiche of the day happened to be my favorite, delicious Quiche Lorraine. A side of Lyonnaise potatoes was the perfect compliment to get in a bit of carbs before the Las Vegas Half marathon.

Quiche at Bouchon at The Venetian

The perfect setting for a leisurely date

The wait was very long at Bouchon, which was not surprising as Bouchon is one of the most popular Vegas restaurants, not to mention the extra crowds in town for the Rock N’Roll Marathon (I highly recommend the Rock N’Roll Half to anyone looking for a fun, themed race. This race is unique as you run right on the Strip. Really, when will you get another opportunity to explore the Strip minus traffic?

We did not mind the wait as were were in no hurry and gladly took the much needed time to relax before embarking on a 13 mile run later that day. The wait was well worth it as all the food was absolutely delicious!

Both the service and food presentation are exceptional at Bouchon. Aside from the wonderful food and service, the real highlight of dining at Bouchon is taking the time to unwind and enjoy a few treats on the pretty outdoor terrace, a beautifully landscaped space by the Venetian pool featuring fountains and lush landscaping. Dining at Bouchon makes for the ideal recovery breakfast after a long, noisy night on The Strip. Here you can relax and take your time, far away from the tourist congestion.

Outdoor seating at Bouchon The Venetian

The gorgeous Venetian ceiling art

And since you have to stroll through the beautiful Venetian to get to Bouchon, you will get the added bonus of taking in the gorgeous architecture and colorful ceilings (inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel). If you do have the funds, staying at The Venetian is a wonderful experience. Do stop by to view the gorgeous artwork regardless of whether or not you are a guest!

The gorgeous architecture and painted ceilings found at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sistine Chapel inspired ceiling at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Beautiful architecture and colorful ceilings The Venetian

Romantic gondola rides

And while you are at, why not take a romantic gondola ride? The gondola rides start in the Grand Canal Shoppes area of the resort.

Taking a gondola ride at The Venetian is a must while visiting Vegas
Romantic gondola rides at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Venetian is one of the most beautiful hotels in Vegas, and dining at Bouchon is the perfect compliment for your stay (although more than worthy of a visit even if you are not staying at the hotel).

Additional Details

Bouchon serves brunch, and dinner. Brunch served weekends from 8am-2pm (1pm on Thurs). Dinner is 5pm-10pm nightly.

Take a look at the full Bouchon menu.

Location: Inside the Venetian Hotel (3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 you will head to the Venezia Tower where you will take the elevator to Level 10.

Have you ever dined at Bouchon? Would you recommend it to others? What are some of your favorite restaurants inside The Venetian?