db Brasserie, Las Vegas: French Dining Outside France
Daniel Boulud's Venetian brasserie aims French technique at a Las Vegas appetite, and the foie-gras DB Burger leads the menu.
Daniel Boulud put his name on a brasserie at The Venetian in 2014, and the dish that defines it is a hamburger. The original DB Burger packs braised short rib, foie gras and black truffle inside a sirloin patty, and it is the order that tells you what db Brasserie is: serious French technique aimed squarely at a Las Vegas appetite.
Daniel Boulud's French brasserie on the Strip, anchored by the foie-gras-stuffed DB Burger — reserve a table at The Venetian for a French meal that travels. Book it.
The kitchen
Chef Daniel Boulud, who won the James Beard Outstanding Chef award in 1994 and Outstanding Restaurateur in 2018, opened db Brasserie at The Venetian Resort in 2014 as the casual counterpart to his New York fine-dining empire. The kitchen runs the brasserie canon at speed: the original DB Burger at roughly $38, coq au vin, steak frites, and a charcuterie program built around house terrines and pates. Tarte flambee and a raw bar round out a menu designed to feed both a quick lunch and a long dinner.
The burger is the test dish and the headline. Boulud first created it at DB Bistro Moderne in New York in 2001, and the Las Vegas version keeps the foie gras and black truffle that made it famous. Order it medium-rare with the frites and you have the most representative plate in the room. The rest of the kitchen holds the same standard, which is what separates this from the Strip's celebrity-chef rooms that coast on the name.
The room
db Brasserie sits on the Restaurant Row level of The Venetian, away from the casino floor noise, in a warm room of dark wood, leather banquettes and brass. The sound level is a comfortable hum, lighting is low, and tables are generously spaced by Strip standards. Dress is smart-casual; this is not a jacket-required room. Book a banquette for a long dinner, or sit at the bar for the burger and a glass of Burgundy before a show.
Where it sits among French tables outside France
db Brasserie is the casino-floor proof that French brasserie food travels, the same export Balthazar runs in New York. For the haute-cuisine end of the same idea, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong shows what three stars looks like outside France. On the Strip itself, the French peaks are Joel Robuchon and Guy Savoy, with Bardot Brasserie playing the same casual register as db.
Address, hours and booking links are on db Brasserie's full profile, part of our Las Vegas dining guide and the best French restaurants worldwide. Dining for work in Vegas? See our business lunch picks. Scoring is explained in our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Is db Brasserie in Las Vegas worth it?
Yes, for serious French brasserie cooking without the formality or price of the Strip's tasting-menu rooms. Daniel Boulud's Venetian restaurant, open since 2014, is anchored by the foie-gras-and-truffle DB Burger and a solid charcuterie program. Skip it if you want a hushed fine-dining experience; book it for a dependable French meal before a show, at the bar or a banquette.
What is the DB Burger at db Brasserie?
The DB Burger is Daniel Boulud's signature: a sirloin patty stuffed with braised short rib, foie gras and black truffle, served with frites for about $38. Boulud first created it at DB Bistro Moderne in New York in 2001, and the Las Vegas version keeps the original luxury filling. Order it medium-rare; it is the single most representative dish in the room.
What is the dress code at db Brasserie?
The dress code at db Brasserie is smart-casual, not jacket-required. A collared shirt or a neat dress fits the warm, wood-panelled room, but you will not be turned away in tidy jeans. The brasserie format keeps things relaxed, so it works for a pre-show dinner, a business lunch, or a quick burger and Burgundy at the bar.
Where is db Brasserie located in Las Vegas?
db Brasserie is on the Restaurant Row level of The Venetian Resort at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, set back from the casino floor. That location keeps the noise down compared with floor-side rooms and makes it an easy stop before a show on the Strip. Valet and self-parking at The Venetian are the simplest ways to arrive.