Next month, Lakeside Grill will open at Wynn Las Vegas in the space previously occupied by Daniel Boulud Brasserie. Executive Chef David Walzog will offer modern twists on classic American dishes in a striking setting designed by Roger Thomas, Wynn’s executive vice president of design. Thomas has updated the interiors to lend Lakeside Grill its own distinct character while retaining original elements such as the 17th-century mosaic-tiled floor. The restaurant is outfitted in white materials such as Carrara marble, metals, and leather for a bright, modern feel, complementing the beautiful view of the Lake of Dreams beyond its windows.
“I wanted to illuminate the interiors through the use of various white textures, and by opening up the walls to bring guests closer to the nightly water show,” says Thomas.
The space marries contemporary and antique elements—vibrant orange lacquer and white acrylic surfaces juxtaposed with neo-classical sculptures and 19th-century falling angels adorning the walls. Strangler figs—vines that grow on tree trunks in tropical climates—festoon the interior and serve as the structural focus of the restaurant. Towards the back, a “peek-a-boo” wall provides a glimpse of the action in the kitchen.
