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| - SW Steakhouse is one of only three restaurants in the U.S. that offer certified authentic Kobe beef. That's why I selected this restaurant as my treat while in Vegas for my sister in law's wedding. To say I was excited to come here is an understatement. I specifically asked to reserve some Kobe. Expectations were at an all time high: could SW Steakhouse possibly deliver?
It's located inside the Wynn. They impressed me immediately. I arrived around 5:30 to gamble, so I had two hours to kill before my 7:30 reservation. Spur of the moment, I decided to head over to SW early, and as luck would have it, they were able to accommodate me. Sterling was very personable and asked me where I am from. Taylor brought me to my table and also chatted with me a bit. There is an aura about the customer service that you notice immediately when you are being serviced by a professional, courteous, and accomplished staff. Similar to other fine dining establishments (e.g. Mastro's), there is an unexplainable vibe that I feel when I dine here. I'm treated like a king; sometimes it almost makes me uncomfortable. I'm just a regular dude. I can see how some people would enjoy being pampered. I guess that's part of the appeal. When you're paying ridiculous prices, it comes with the territory. Multiple different porters filled my water glass constantly. My two servers always called me Mr. L. (my last name). This type of service really stands out, and I cannot compliment it enough. Since I began yelping, I rank the service at SW Steakhouse slightly above Mastro's and Houston's. It was purely exquisite, utterly professional, and wonderfully flattering.
Amy greeted me, and I went for the jugular right away (I asked about the Kobe). She wasn't sure if they had any. I explained that I came here specifically for the Kobe, and asked if they didn't have it, would another one of their restaurants (Mizumi)? She called upon my other server Mike to field my barrage of questions. At this point I was disappointed and panicking. I thought I was going to experience the mother of all wagyu, only to be let down and not even try it?
I think they were fearing that I would leave because I was not getting Kobe. I wasn't thinking of leaving, just trying to collect my thoughts after my hopes and dreams were shattered. Mike answered all of my questions in a polite and genuinely informative manner. He explained that their wagyu is from Steve Wynn's personal cattle in Japan. The marbling score is an 11 out of a possible 12, which is as high as any Kobe beef. (USDA Prime would fall between 5-8 on this scale.) He calmed my nerves and ultimately convinced me to try their A5 grade, marble score 11 wagyu. (Kobe is a specific type of wagyu.)
Exclusive outdoor seating showcases a waterfall show with all the colors of the rainbow.
This review marks the 2nd time I've hit the 5000 character limit (Gyu Kaku). So here's the rundown.
Bread basket - Bacon cheese muffins, pretzel, and classic bread. Great.
Complimentary butternut squash soup - Absolutely delicious. Beautiful flavor and perfectly hot temperature.
Hudson Valley foie gras - Now outlawed in California, a must-try. Superb. Rich, fatty, savory, luscious, magnificent.
Black truffle creamed corn - half order. Mealy, but tasty.
Sardinian Gnocchi: Burgundy truffle, Maine lobster, Parmesan cream - Delicious, creamy, rich, heavy, packed with flavor. Hearty and filling.
To my dismay, the truffles in the gnocchi and creamed corn were not impressive.
Mike asked what doneness I would like. I replied medium rare of course. He said the chef recommends medium in order to ensure that more of the beautifully marbled fat cooks down, melts, and infuses flavor into the meat.
A5 Grade, marble score 11, Ideue Farm, Kagoshima Prefecture Wagyu: 4 oz minimum, $176. $44 per additional oz. I was torn whether to get NY or ribeye when Mike told me I could do 2 oz each.
2 oz New York - Like eating butter. So flavorful and outstanding. Slightly less marbled than the ribeye.
2 oz ribeye - eye only, no cap. This was the single most marbled steak I've eaten in my entire life. Literallty melted in my mouth. Succulent, rich, gorgeous flavor. The best way I can describe it is I ate butter in the form of a steak.
Hawaiian volcanic black salt was available on my plate, along with veggies.
I need to win the lottery so I can eat like this all the time. It must be nice to be rich.
Did the Wagyu deliver? Aside from the initial shock and disappointment of not getting Kobe, the answer is yes. This was the most marbled steak I have ever consumed in my entire life. I highly enjoyed it; it was sensational, breathtaking, and scrumptious.
Would I come back? Absolutely.
The damage was $300 after tax and tip. Afterwards, I hit the casino floor in an attempt to recover some of the money I just spent. This is usually a bad idea, as it typically results in losing even more money. Read my Wynn review to find out what happened!
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