It’s 1966 once more at Caesars Palace as the Las Vegas Strip casino celebrates its 60th anniversary with food and drink specials inspired by the year (and era) that saw Chevrolet introduce the Camaro, the Beach Boys release “Pet Sounds,” and Gourmet celebrate its 25th anniversary with an elaborate birthday cake on the January cover.
The specials, good through Dec. 31, range across restaurants and bars at the property:
restaurants
Amalfi by Bobby Flay
The La Dolce Vita menu celebrates Italian-American dishes that were staples of restaurant dining during the decade Caesars Palace debuted.
— Clams Oreganata ($29): Smoked paprika aïoli, oregano oil and anchovy breadcrumbs
— Grilled Shrimp Scampi ($44): Lemon butter and fresh fettuccine.
— Italian Assortment ($16): Crostoli, biscotti, pignoli cookies, fig and strawberry tartelettes
Bacchanal Buffet
The original Bacchanal restaurant featured toga-clad attendants and a Roman banquet setting. A special buffet station showcases nostalgic dishes that nod to the early years of Caesars Palace.
— Melon and Prosciutto Salad, Classic Spinach Salad, Tuna Niçoise Salad
— Oysters Rockefeller, Clams Casino, Shrimp Cocktail
— Smoked Salmon Rillette, Shrimp Piccata
— Chicken Marsala, Cornish Game Hen, Duck à l’Orange
— Roman-Style Porchetta, Braised Short Rib, Prime Rib
Brasserie B Parisian Steakhouse by Bobby Flay
The Parisian Opulence menu pays homage to classic French dishes that were essential to Caesars’ early identity.
— Crisp Frog Legs à la Provençale ($23): Frog legs with garlic parsley sauce
— Steak Oscar Royale ($95): Filet mignon, lump crab, asparagus and béarnaise
— Chocolate Marquise ($16): Vanilla crème anglaise and raspberry
Dominique Ansel Las Vegas
The bakery is sending out a special edition of its famed Cronut to mark the 60th anniversary.
— August Cronut ($10.99): Chocolate Champagne ganache and strawberry jam with special anniversary décor
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
The Senate Supper ($115), prix fixe menu, captures the luxury high-roller era that shaped early Las Vegas. The dishes are also available à la carte.
— Oysters Rockefeller ($27.99): Spinach-Pernod purée, Parmesan crumble and lemon
— Imperial Beef Rossini Redux ($85.99): Filet mignon, seared foie gras, potato cake, sautéed spinach, red wine demi-glace and fresh shaved black truffle
— Tuxedo Mousse Cake ($15.99): Dark and white chocolate mousses, flourless chocolate cake and gold accent
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
The Showgirls & Smoke ($90) prix-fixe menu tips its headdress to the supper clubs and dining experiences of vintage Vegas. The dishes are also available à la carte.
— Showgirl Shrimp Louie ($21.99): Poached shrimp, gem lettuce, grape tomatoes, radishes, egg, and smoked paprika Louie dressing.
— Rat Pack Prime Rib Reborn (66.99): Slow-roasted prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, baby carrots, pearl onions and horseradish cream.
— Tuxedo Mousse Cake (15.99): Dark and white chocolate mousses, flourless chocolate cake and gold accent.
Nobu Restaurant
Nobu’s special menu ($266) re-imagines the time of Caesars’ debut through Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature Japanese-Peruvian style.
— Santen Mori: Salmon with nashi pear and sliced truffle, amaebi new-style sashimi and kanpachi jalapeño
— Sushi: Toro miso caviar, Japanese snapper with shiso lemon, snow crab tiradito and atsuyaki tamago
— Hokkaido Scallop: Charred Negi-goma, sesame chili oil and shiitake
— Glacier 51 Chilean Sea Bass: Teppan-seared with yuzu koshu chimichurri and broccolini
— Lobster Tail: Rocoto sweet chili garlic miso and micro arugula
— Miyazaki A5 Wagyu: Soy-mirin reduction, karashi and pickled daikon
— Miso Soup
— Nobu Fried Rice: Lobster, wagyu and scallop with black garlic and crisp allium
— Dessert: Teppanyaki banana kinako, nougatine, walnut and Maldon salt with milk gelato
Peter Luger Steak House
In honor of Caesars Palace’s opening year, select dishes are priced at $66.26, a nod to 1966 and 2026.
— Oysters Rockefeller ($33.26 half dozen, $66.26 dozen): Oysters, creamed spinach, breadcrumbs and lemon.
— Maine Lobster Tail ($66.26): Lobster tail with drawn butter and lemon
— USDA Prime Dry-Aged New York Strip ($66.26)
— Selected bottle of house red or white wine ($66.26)
Restaurant Guy Savoy
Beginning July 28, guests may order from a special à la carte menu featuring French standards that were synonymous with fine dining in the 1960s.
— Duck à l’Orange Classique ($66): Roasted duck with caramelized orange glaze and Grand Marnier jus.
— Île Flottante à Deux ($66): A shareable poached meringue dessert with vanilla anglaise and spun sugar.
Stanton Social Italian
The Laurel and Gold Experience ($95) highlights the continental flavors, tableside flair and rich presentations central to upscale dining in 1966. The dishes are also available à la carte.
— Golden Ratio Prosciutto and Melon ($19): Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon orbs, whipped burrata, prosciutto lace, mozzarella and Champagne honey vinaigrette
— Villa Imperiale Osso Buco ($75): Braised veal shank, saffron risotto, thumbelina vegetables, roasted marrow jus and charred lemon
— Tuxedo Mousse Cake ($15): Dark and white chocolate mousses, flourless chocolate cake and gold accent
bars
Guests may sip the anniversary with specialty cocktails at participating bars and lounges throughout Caesars Palace.
— Strawberry Wallbanger ($19.66): Mutiny Vodka, Galliano Liqueur, orange juice, strawberries, vanilla simple syrup, strawberry syrup and tonic water.
— 60th Anniversary Old Fashioned ($19.66): Knob Creek Caesars Private Barrel Bourbon, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, orange twist, amarena cherry and a commemorative Caesars Palace 60th anniversary ice cube.
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