On the edge of Wynn Las Vegas’ enchanting Lake of Dreams, a new culinary destination effortlessly blends coastal elegance with worldly flavors. PISCES Bar & Seafare, which debuted in May, delivers an immersive take on the social, laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle.

Executive chef Martin Heierling’s vision brings the vibrant flavors and refined hospitality of Europe’s coastal cultures to the Las Vegas Strip. Todd-Avery Lenahan, president and chief creative officer of Wynn Design & Development, amplifies that vision with striking interiors saturated in rich blues, gleaming bronze, and warm copper tones.

A Menu That Celebrates the Sea

A true celebration of ocean-driven cuisine, the PISCES experience begins with an artful menu featuring crudo and caviar, abundant seafood platters, dry-aged fish, pasta selections, a world-class wine list, and spirited cocktails. Every detail — from ingredients to ambiance — reflects the precision that has long defined Wynn Las Vegas.

“It’s almost like a homecoming for me,” says Heierling, who first made his Las Vegas mark at Bellagio and brings nearly 30 years of global leadership to his role. When he was approached about the project in late 2024, the restaurant’s name had not yet been finalized. “Some ideas were floating around … but I saw the luxury of the design, and it was just breathtaking,” he recalls. “It was a total transformation from the space that was originally Daniel [Boulud Brasserie] and then Lakeside afterward.”

Mediterranean Influences, Global Perspective

Drawing from extensive travels — including Zurich, Spain, France, Greece, Morocco, New York City, and Australia — Heierling envisioned a concept that celebrates Mediterranean diversity without being confined to a single region.

“I brought all these experiences into the fold,” he says of his culinary approach.

Every dish at PISCES tells a story. The Fisherman’s Stew, a Riviera-style bouillabaisse, remains deeply personal. “It is still the same base recipe that I used 30 years ago,” Heierling says. “It is so good, it touches your soul.”

The Valencia-style Paella alla PISCES honors tradition with meticulous technique. “A true paella is a single layer of rice that is not creamy or tossed … it cooks and creates this beautiful little burnt bottom, which is called the socarrat, which we scrape tableside for the guests,” he explains.

Other standouts include the elegant salt-baked branzino, fully deboned for ease; the crab cigars, a Mediterranean riff on the American crab cake; and the bestselling Mediterranean sea bass ceviche inspired by Cádiz, Spain — a dish that appears on nearly every table.

Design That Channels Coastal Glamour

The setting at PISCES is as considered as the cuisine. Lenahan and the Wynn Design & Development team created a space that balances luxury with warmth.

“From glazed cobalt and gilt ceramic vases, which stand as ‘sirens of the sea,’ to the showstopping Murano glass fixture above the bar — these specially commissioned pieces highlight Wynn’s commitment to creating extraordinary, one-of-a-kind artistry,” Lenahan says.

Heierling agrees. “The restaurant speaks sophistication and luxury, but nothing too posh or over the top,” he says. “It’s a feel-good space.”

Guests enjoy sweeping views of the Lake of Dreams, where nightly shows shimmer across the water, adding theatrical energy to the dining experience.

“It feels like I’m sitting on a lake or on a superyacht and having an experience that I can’t wait to have again,” Heierling says.

A High-IQ Beverage Program

The beverage program, led by Wynn master mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini, mirrors the kitchen’s precision and creativity.

“She creates very high-IQ beverages,” Heierling says. “But they’re not intimidating … they’re something everybody would love to drink.”

One signature example: The Barcelona, a classic Spanish-style botanical gin and tonic made with The Botanist gin and Mediterranean tonic water.

An Experience Designed to Linger

At PISCES, the goal extends beyond satisfying hunger — it is about transportive hospitality.

“My main goal is always to leave an impression, and that the guests’ experience overall is one that they can look forward to having again,” Heierling says. “From a food perspective, I want people to walk away and crave what they had eaten so that they miss it and want to come back.”

From globally sourced seafood to its lakeside setting and refined yet social energy, PISCES Bar & Seafare embodies what a modern Wynn Las Vegas dining destination should be: elevated, flavorful, and unforgettable.