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When I took the Stratosphere Tower Tour five years ago, I knew that the next time we went to Vegas we had to have a meal in the Top of the World Restaurant. So, with a month's advance booking, we enjoyed a Saturday lunch here.
Looking out over the desert, no wait, out over the city, no wait, out toward the mountains ... from this rotating restaurant we saw the expanse of The Meadows as never before. We could see the runways at Nellis. We could see the red rocks. We could see an entire train, all 4 engines and 100 cars, in one sweeping view below us. Oh, how about 8 helicopters flying below us? Yes, from 1,000 feet up, everything looks different.
Daytime or nighttime, it's a spectacular view.
Yes, we ate. Let's see ... iced tea ... no, you know it was fantastic! Here: an appetizer of salmon with salsa, cream, and homemade chips, you had to be there to believe it, but go ahead and look at the pictures. A Caesar salad that was not so Caesar, but an interesting mix of things. Surf & turf. You bet. More salmon, on a bed of asparagus, or some such thing. House champagne, which is why my notes were less than perfect. OK, I forgot to photograph the entrees, what am I, a columnist? No, I'm a guy who was having a great time in the sky.
Oh, yeah. Stratosphere chocolate for dessert. A variety dish, with 3 desserts on it. Hey, I got a shot of that one!
OK, so lunch for 2 was $109.18 + tip. If you need to work up the nerve to go there, try the Stratosphere Tower Tour first. Then, when you want to impress Your Lady, take her to this "romantic experience" restaurant. You won't be sorry.
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