Restaurants in Las Vegas live and die by their ability to deliver exceptional experiences, regardless of the celebrity name attached to them. Here are 9 notable celebrity restaurant failures that prove star power alone isn't enough to guarantee success on the Strip.

9. Guy Fieri's El Burro Borraco (Rio, 2016-2020) Despite lasting 6.5 years, this Mexican venture became Fieri's only Las Vegas closure. The sale of Rio to Dreamscape Companies likely contributed to its demise, though underperformance was probably the underlying factor.

8. International Smoke by Michael Mina (MGM Grand, 2019-2025) This collaboration with Ayesha Curry struggled with consistent patronage and will close January 19, 2025. After this closure, only the San Francisco location will remain of the once four-restaurant chain.

7. Eva Longoria's Beso Steakhouse (Crystals at CityCenter, 2009-2012) The Latin steakhouse failed after accumulating $5.7 million in debt. Legal battles between Longoria and co-owner Todd English, plus poor management, led to bankruptcy.

6-5. David Chang's Majordōmo Meat & Fish and Moon Palace (The Venetian, 2019-2022) Both restaurants closed following the Venetian's sale to VICI Properties, though declining performance likely played a key role.

4. SHe by Morton's (Crystals at CityCenter, 2012-2014) Longoria's second attempt failed after health code violations led to closure. The female-focused concept never recovered from the 32 demerits it received.

3. Masso Osteria by Scott Conant (Red Rock Resort Casino, 2018-2019) Market saturation and location challenges doomed this Italian venture after just 15 months.

2. M.Y. Asia by Martin Yan (Horseshoe Las Vegas, 2023) Lasting just 159 days, this self-funded venture couldn't sustain its operational costs despite Yan's celebrity status.

1. Elio by Enrique Olvera (Encore Las Vegas, 2020) Opening during the pandemic proved fatal for this highly anticipated venture, which lasted only 153 days despite its acclaimed chefs.

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