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Here are five of our top picks for Restaurant Week covering all price points:

Fleur de Lys, Mandalay Bay
Cost: $50.10 per person for Dinner
· Truffled Onion Soup or Salmon Mi-Cuit
· Seared Skirt Steak or Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut
· Chocolate Soufflé
Why: This is one of the last chances to visit the restaurant as it will be closing soon to re-emerge as another Chef Hubert Keller creation. There is also a $30.10 three course dinner if you'd prefer to spend less and don't mind fewer choices.

Origin India, 4480 Paradise Road (across from Hard Rock)
Cost: $30.10 for Dinner
· Tandoori Shrimp or Lamb Kebab or Chicken Tikka or Vegetable Samosa
· Fish Curry or Chicken Makhani or Lamb Curry or Saag Paneer or Dal Dadka
· Vermicelli Panna Cotta or Coconut Crème Brulee
Why: If you like Indian cuisine you need to run to Origin India. Many choices at a reasonable price – and don’t forget to supplement with the expansive cocktail menu.

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive #106
Cost: $50.10 for Dinner
· L’assiette de Fromage
· Seared Tuna with Edamame Hummus or Pork & Fennel Sausage with Orzo Pasta
· Grilled Scottish Salmon or Double Pork Chop
· Bread Pudding or Flourless Grand Marnier Chocolate Cake
Why: Marche Bacchus is a hidden gem that overlooks a small lake 10 miles from the Strip. The sausage is made in house and an attached wine shop guarantees a pairing to match your taste and budget. One of our favorite Vegas spots that is participating for the first time this year.

Rao’s, Caesars Palace
Cost: $20.10 for Lunch
· House Salad or Pizza Bianca or Rao’s Meatballs
· Pizza Margheritta or Calzone di Ricotta or Piadina Romagnola or Spaghetti alla Marinara
· Torta di Ricotta or Tiramisu
Why: For Rao’s famous meatballs. At this price, the rest of lunch is a bonus.

Stratta, Wynn
Cost: $30.10 for Starlight Dinner 10:30pm to 6am
· Caesar Salad or Minestrone Soup
· Meatball Sandwich or Stratta Burger or Eggs Benedict
· Homeade Gelato
Why: Where else are you going to be able to score a meal at 3am while helping out a great charity?

Narrowing the list to only five was nearly impossible. There are so many other restaurants we wanted to list - oh food gods, can’t you extend your wise offerings to two weeks?

Where will you be eating this week in honor of Restaurant Week? For a list of all restaurants participating and their menus, visit the Three Square website (or moBistro from your smart phone) and give us your top choices below.

[Photos: Djibnet; Report On Vegas; VegasNews; John Mariani; LA’s The Place]