Las Vegas's food section runs 2 curated guides, both at their 12-entry cap. The restaurants guide holds 12 verified entries for sit-down meals. The cafes guide holds another 12 and covers Las Vegas's coffee-and-pastry stops. The 2 lists don't overlap. The restaurants guide plans your dinners, the cafes guide fills mornings and mid-afternoon breaks. You can work through either Las Vegas shortlist on its own.
Start with the restaurants guide if dinner is your main reason for researching Las Vegas. Its 12 entries cover enough ground for a multi-night stay without repeating a pick. The cafes guide, also at 12, is the daytime complement. You'll likely reach for it between Las Vegas's other activities, when you need a reliable morning stop or an afternoon sit-down. Open whichever of the 2 guides matches the meal you're planning next.
August in Las Vegas averages 39 C with 3 rain days, a good reason to sort your restaurant and cafe picks before heading into the afternoon heat.