How Lotus Became One of the Best Wine Destinations in Las Vegas

If you're looking for a fantastic restaurant that also offers one of the best wine lists in Las Vegas, then you’ll definitely want to check out Lotus of Siam. This is a highly-regarded, popular eatery, showcasing high-end Thai cuisine with some truly professional and inspired wine pairings. But how did this beloved Vegas restaurant and wine bar get to be what it is now? As it happens, the story is quite an interesting one, coming from humble beginnings and gradually building into one of the best restaurants around.

Let’s look at just how Lotus became one of the top go-to destinations for people seeking wine and great food in Las Vegas.

Humble Beginnings

Lotus is a family-run restaurant, and it started off as a place to eat operated by the same family that runs it today. Chef Saipin Chutima and her family opened up the restaurant in 1999, not knowing at the time that it would one day become genuinely world-renowned for offering some of the most amazing Thai food anywhere in Nevada and, indeed, the United States.

Starting out with a desire to provide some of the beloved traditional dishes from her Northern Thai heritage, the food has all the traditional herbs and spices that you would expect from cuisine from that part of the world. And it is certainly the food that was one of the main reasons the restaurant grew and grew, until it became what it is today.

But it’s not only the food. A big part of it is also the wine list, which is easily one of the best anywhere in the country, and today is a major reason that people come and visit Lotus, which is now regarded as one of the best wine bars in Las Vegas.

Critical Success

As with any restaurant, the success of Lotus is partly thanks to the fact that it received such enormous praise from critics early on in its life - as indeed it still does today. Food critics came from all over to try the traditional northern Thai cuisine, as well as the growing wine list and pairings, and soon enough Lotus was being put firmly on the map as one of the best places to eat anywhere in Vegas and beyond.

That critical acclaim has not waned, either. Today Lotus remains one of the most respected places to eat in the entire country. If you live in Las Vegas or are just visiting the area, be sure to book fairly far in advance if you want to get a good table!

In fact, Lotus has won the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award for almost two decades - a remarkable achievement that is not paralleled by any other restaurant in the area.

Impressive Wine Selection

Yes, there is no doubt that Lotus has a very impressive wine selection, and this is definitely one of the main attractions that draws people in from all over the world today. Whether you are a wine expert, or you just enjoy a well-thought-out pairing with your meal, you are going to find a beautiful range of delicious wines at Lotus every time you come to eat.

In fact, that is a major part of the experience, and one that you can really look forward to. On the restaurant wine list at Lotus are many classic wines of all kinds and colors, as well as quite a few rare and special varieties that you would struggle to find in many other restaurants in Vegas or indeed anywhere else. The family and staff are very keen on keeping a wine list that is well-stocked and varied, and this reflects well when you do go to eat at Lotus.

What’s more, they offer a fantastic wine pairing service which is one of the best regarded anywhere. The choices are truly beautiful, whether you find yourself with a Riesling with your starter and a Rioja with your main, or whatever other options are on the menu on the day. You do of course always also have the option of ordering whatever wine you like, and there is such a huge number to choose from that you are bound to find something you will love.

Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff

A restaurant is only as good as its staff, however, so it’s good news for Lotus that every member of staff is extremely friendly, and very knowledgeable too. No matter what kind of wine you might be looking for, they will be able to recommend something amazing, that will take your personal tastes into account, as well as the particular pairing with whatever you happen to be eating that night.

It is this level of knowledge, coupled with a truly hospitable friendly service, that brings people back again and again to this amazing wine bar and restaurant.

An Exceptional Wine Dining Experience

All in all, if you want to experience a truly exceptional time eating amazing Thai food, paired with some of the highest quality wines in the world, then Lotus will offer that for you every single time. Once you have eaten and drunk there, it is easy to see how it became so much the stalwart of quality and professionalism in Vegas that it is today, and it’s the kind of place you will want to return to every time you are in town.

Plus, if you are unsure about Thai food and you have never tried anything beyond, say, a Pad Thai, you will find that the menus at Lotus are perfectly designed to help you try out something new. This can be more or less a perfect opportunity to expand your palate, so it’s certainly something you might want to think about. It’s a restaurant experience, all in all, that you will never forget.

If you want to try out what is truly one of the best wine bars in Las Vegas, as well as a top eatery, then book a table today!