PRIME Steakhouse Waterfront Fountain Patio & Garden Lounge Buyout at Bellagio Hotel & Casino
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PRIME Steakhouse Waterfront Fountain Patio & Garden Lounge Buyout

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's crown-jewel Bellagio steakhouse—water-level colonnade patio sitting inches from the Bellagio Fountains and the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Strip Straightaway.

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Via Bellagio Lower Promenade, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · 4-min walk from Bellagio Ballrooms (2 Mins), CAESARS FORUM (9-Min Skybridge) & ARIA (4-Min Tram) · 14 mins to LAS Airport
Seated Rounds 130
Reception 220
Theater —
Classroom —
Board / U 44
Floor Area 7,400 sf
Ceiling 16 ft
Sightlines Column-Free

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All-In Budget Estimate: PRIME Steakhouse Waterfront Fountain Patio & Garden Lounge Buyout (120 Guests)

0% LET · Private Corporate Exempt

Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Nevada's statutory +35.5% service-and-tax stack upfront.

Statutory Cost Line Item Standard Weekday Tier-1 Convention Week
Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment $38,000 $68,000
Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee $0 (Waived) $0 (Waived)
Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal $38,000 $68,000
Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (25%) Taxable · NRS 372
$9,500 $17,000
Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) $3,978 $7,119
Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) $0 $0
True Out-the-Door Total
+35.5% statutory stack above quoted minimum
$51,478
$429 / guest all-in
$92,119
$768 / guest all-in

Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.

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Ideal Program Fit

When to book PRIME Steakhouse Waterfront Fountain Patio & Garden Lounge Buyout

  • Public-company CEOs, private-equity partners & enterprise sponsors at AWS re:Invent, Money20/20, CES & F1 wanting the single highest-RSVP steakhouse address in Las Vegas
  • 60–130 guest black-tie wedding receptions & 25th/50th anniversaries wanting private waterfront dining right on the Bellagio Fountains

Candid Producer Considerations

When to consider another room

  • Loud EDM DJ dance parties or heavy truss-rigged stage productions

Verified Google Reviews · Prime Steakhouse

What guests note about the room & hospitality

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“An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely exceptional, every dish was beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and full of incredible flavor. The cocktails were equally impressive, expertly crafted and perfectly balanced.…”

Anya A Andreeva ★ 5.0 · 4 months ago

“We went for our 10th anniversary and it was both of our first times here. We had asked on reservations for a seat with a view, upon entering, we didn't get one. It crushed me so much I wanted to leave. It was the entire reason we booked here. So, we decided…”

Laura Aduddell ★ 5.0 · 2 months ago

20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier

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Unredacted Venue Specification

01
Identity & Access Exact Space Identity & Curbside Drop-Off
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd—direct VIPs to Bellagio South Spa Tower / Convention Valet off Frank Sinatra Dr (bypasses Las Vegas Blvd completely and drops 3 minutes from PRIME's Via Bellagio elevator!). Physical address: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Via Bellagio Lower Promenade, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
02
Architecture Usable Square Footage & Natural Light
7,400 usable sq. ft. with 16-ft ceiling clearance. Features natural daylight or private outdoor terrace/patio access.
03
Capacities Verified Fire-Marshal & BEO Layout Capacities
Seated Rounds: 130 · Standing Cocktail: 220 · Boardroom / U-Shape: 44
04
Acoustics Acoustic Isolation & Door Privacy
Dedicated private closeable doors for confidential keynotes and executive toast audio. Features an intimate 44-seat private Garden Dining Salon, powder-blue Tiffany-box dining room, and a stone-columned waterfront patio literally on the surface of Lake Bellagio with synchronized fountain audio.
05
Corridor Timing Badge-to-Door Convention Walk & Airport Timing
Nearest anchor facility: Bellagio Ballrooms (2 Mins), CAESARS FORUM (9-Min Skybridge) & ARIA (4-Min Tram). 4-minute badge-to-door walk; 14 minutes from Harry Reid International (LAS). Tucked at the quiet south/Via Bellagio fountain promenade—3-minute indoor walk from Bellagio Grand Ballroom & Spa Tower, 4-minute Express Tram from ARIA, and 8 minutes across the Caesars/Flamingo skybridge!
06
Contracting Pricing Structure & Minimum Spend Mechanics
100% F&B minimum ($0 room rental): Garden Salon + Fountain Patio wing starts at $22K–$34K; full restaurant + waterfront patio buyout runs $38K midweek / $68K+ peak convention weeks (F1 Grand Prix trackside weeks price on custom hospitality tiers).
07
Statutory Math Mandatory Admin Charge & Nevada Sales Tax Stack
Charges a 25% mandatory administrative/service fee (subject to Nevada sales tax under NRS 372) plus 8.375% Clark County sales tax.
08
Tax Compliance Nevada 9% Live Entertainment Tax (LET) Rules
0% Nevada LET on closed corporate dinners, investor receptions, and private wedding/anniversary buyouts; 25% MGM luxury banquet admin/service fee taxed at 8.375%.
09
AV & COI Outside AV Vendor Policy & COI Requirements
In-House Exclusive AV Rigging. Encore/MGM Luxury Meetings handles discreet wireless toast mics and rolling 4K welcome screens (~$1,100 turnkey package); acoustic strings welcome on full buyouts.
10
Sightlines Ceiling Clearance, Columns & Rigging Points
16 ft ceiling · 100% column-free sightlines across the main floor. 16-foot chocolate-velvet and crystal chandelier dining room indoors opening onto dead-center water-level sightlines of the 460-foot soaring Bellagio Fountains and Eiffel Tower across the lake.
11
Connectivity Dedicated Power Drops, Hardline & Wi-Fi Pricing
Built-in 20A dining/patio outlets, Bellagio VIP Wi-Fi, and blazing 5G across the open-water patio.
12
Logistics & Labor Freight Dock Load-In & Union Jurisdictions
South Spa Tower Convention Dock off Frank Sinatra Dr handles florals and VIP gifting under Culinary Local 226 & Bellagio white-glove bell escort.
13
Culinary & Bar Catering Execution, Bar Tiers & Dietary Protocols
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's legendary USDA Prime & Japanese A5 Wagyu cuts, signature 6-peppercorn & soy-ginger steak sauces, chilled shellfish towers, and Master Sommelier Bordeaux cellars.
14
Brand Activations Custom Branding, Wraps & Wayfinding Permissions
Custom leather-bound or foil-stamped menus, engraved Tiffany-hue gift boxes, floral colonnade garlands, and welcome easel inside PRIME's private elevator foyer.
15
Operations Load-In Window, Curfew & Strike Overtime
90-minute pre-dinner styling access; radiant overhead patio heaters keep waterfront tables comfortable year-round through 11:30 PM.
16
Risk & Terms Deposit Schedule, Attrition & Final Guarantee
50% deposit upon signature, balance 14 days out; pair with Bellagio suites.
17
Accessibility ADA Routing, Private Restrooms & Coach Staging
Private Via Bellagio elevator delivers zero-step ADA access to waterfront level + dedicated luxury restrooms; motorcoaches stage at Bellagio South Lower Tour Bus Plaza.
18
Attendee Policy 21+ Casino Floor Rules & Under-21 Access
All Ages via Escorted / Non-Casino Corridor Route. Spa Tower / Via Bellagio retail promenade route avoids gaming pits—welcoming all ages for luxury wedding receptions and milestone anniversaries.
19
Hotel Adjacency Parent Resort Integration & Room-Block Strategy
Located inside Bellagio Hotel & Casino. Attendees stay under one roof with zero outdoor transit; eligible for SnapEvents wholesale zero-attrition LiteAPI room blocks.
20
Verification Direct Venue Settlement & Audit Provenance
Contracts and deposits settle directly with Bellagio Hotel & Casino (zero layered DMC markup). Verified 2026-10-30 via Verified Bellagio Fountainfront Dossier (Audit score 99/100).

Parent Resort Campus Integration

Inside Bellagio Hotel & Casino

Unrivaled bucket-list RSVP draw on the Center Strip: putting 'Fountain-Front Private Terrace at Bellagio' on a C-suite dinner invitation drives 92%+ executive attendance rates during any Las Vegas convention.

Resort Outside-AV Policy: Bellagio Grand & Tower Ballrooms operate under tight Encore/MGM audio-rigging-power exclusivity rules; outside production requires executive contract addenda plus ~$2,400+/day supervision and mandatory house patch/rigging fees.

Zero-Attrition Wholesale Room-Block Math · On-Site CheckoutCaesars Forum / Mid-Strip

Bellagio Hotel & Casino — True Out-the-Door Rate Check

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Hosting 10–100+ Guests? Skip the 80% Hotel Attrition Liability Contract. Generate a branded 1-Click Shareable Guest Room-Block Link in 30 seconds where wedding, gala, or summit guests self-book wholesale rooms on-site.
LiteAPI Wholesale Group Inventory · Transparent Clark County Out-the-Door Math8 Rooms × 3 Nights = 24 Total Room-Nights
Las Vegas Spatial Corridor & Badge-to-Door Map
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Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing

CAESARS FORUM, Promenade & Mid-Strip Fountain Ring

Tucked at the quiet south/Via Bellagio fountain promenade—3-minute indoor walk from Bellagio Grand Ballroom & Spa Tower, 4-minute Express Tram from ARIA, and 8 minutes across the Caesars/Flamingo skybridge!

5:00 PM Show-Break Note: Las Vegas Blvd at Flamingo Rd is the busiest vehicular intersection in Nevada; never route evening VIP transfers across Flamingo by car at 6:00 PM—use Koval Ln approaches or the overhead pedestrian skybridges.
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Tailored Event Budget

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Exposes Nevada 24% Admin + 8.375% Tax
Direct venue & vendor settlement · No DMC markup

Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $38,000 base + 25% admin ($9,500) + 8.375% tax ($3,978)

Venue-Only OTD
$51,478
Venue / Guest
$429/pax
Regional Deal Desk & Tax JurisdictionLas Vegas, Nevada Office (8.375% NV · 9% LET · 13.38% Tax)
01

Event Archetype

25 – 500+ pax
03Duration (Days)
05Finish & Resort Tier
06

Modular Vendor & Hotel Block Stack

3-Bid Local Pricing · No Hotel Exclusivity Markup
True Out-the-Door Range120 Guests · 1 Day
Low
$25,074
Mid Benchmark
$29,224
High
$34,309
Per-Guest Out-the-Door
$244 / guest
Est. Savings vs. Captive AV & Blocks
Save $4,206
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Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.

Line-Item Out-the-Door LedgerNevada “++” Stack
Scope & Statutory NoteLowMidHigh
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (120 pax)
Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark.
$14,964$17,400$20,532
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax
Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($4,176) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($1,807).
$5,145$5,983$7,060
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day)
Saves ~$4,206 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$10,047 with 25% AV service fee).
$4,965$5,841$6,717
Total Out-the-Door All-In$25,074$29,224$34,309

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