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| - THIS restaurant bleeds romance, particularly with outdoor seating between the hours of 8 - 10pm. I chose this restaurant to celebrate my two year anniversary because I didn't feel like dealing with the strip, the people of the strip, the parking, and the crowds.
I called a week ago and asked for a table on the patio. We ended up being seated at the best table in the house. (I will upload a picture). The hostess sat us at our table, which was literally 10 feet from the lake that the restaurant overlooks. The lighting was dim and there are beautiful trees and plants and candles everywhere. There was also a man singing wonderful Sinatra-style covers and his voice was absolutely beautiful. I couldn't get over how amazing he sounded and I also appreciated the fact that the live music wasn't too loud or distracting. It was calming and pretty, unlike a lot of restaurants where the band/singer is right in your face crooning as loudly as can be.
We chose a bottle of wine from their store to go along with our meal. Although they do charge a $10 corking fee on top of the price, this particular wine still ended up costing at least $10-20 less than it does at other restaurants.
Our waiter, Joe, was incredibly nice, friendly, and attentive. He didn't bother us too much but also came around when appropriate and his menu recommendations were spot on. We started with the Bacchus cheese and meat platter. I'll be honest, I can't remember what the hell kind of cheese and meat were on it, but everything tasted great. There were at least three different cheeses, two different pates, some apples, applesauce, and a bunch of meats. Very nice!
I ordered the Crispy Maple Duck Leaf Breast and my girlfriend ordered the Steak Frites. We also ordered a side of brussel sprouts. The duck was the best I have ever had, hands down. It was cooked perfectly and came with this amazing sauce that perfectly complimented the crispy, juicy, flavors of the duck. Unbelievably good - so much so that I ate the entire plate! Also, I am a HUGE fan of brussel sprouts, I cook them at least three times a week at home, and these were also up there with the best I've ever had. They were tender and salty with bursts of bacon flavor. YUM. Must order! I sampled my girlfriend's steak and it was tender and cooked perfectly. I have had better, but she really enjoyed it.
For dessert, we had the bread pudding. IMPECCABLE. I was expecting something different because this bread pudding looked and was textured more like coffee cake, but it was delicious! It came with a sauce, I can't remember what it was called, but dipping the warm bread pudding into the slightly cool sauce created flavor explosions of cinnamon and warm cakey goodness.
Overall, I couldn't have had a better night. The vibe was calm and inviting. It was romantic. The lake was beautiful. The music was perfect and the food was to die for. Eating here made me feel like I was on vacation rather than living in Las Vegas.
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