Bob Taylor's Ranch House • 1955

Prime rib smoked over mesquite in outdoor smokers has anchored this wood-paneled steakhouse since 1955, back when Las Vegas was more cattle town than casino capital. Bob Taylor built his reputation on beef grilled over mesquite—a rarity in an era before Strip steakhouses dominated the scene—and the classic French dip still draws regulars who remember when this was the only serious chophouse in town. The rustic ranch atmosphere and flame-kissed steaks feel like a time capsule from mid-century Nevada.