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| - I walked away (well, actually Skyjumped away) from cocktails and appetizers at Top of the World very pleasantly surprised by the experience.
This lounge/restaurant at the top of The Stratosphere tower is obviously a Vegas tourist spot, and the primary draw will always be the views. I was part of a group of 6 ladies who were sharing happy hour cocktails and snacks on a Tuesday evening when plenty of table were available. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess who set us up at a sweet lounge table with 6 wingback chairs, and presented us with menus and an explanation of the 2-for-1 martini happy hour. We ordered a round of blueberry martinis which were made with muddled fresh blueberries and a choice of premium vodkas. We were entertained to learn that the "2-for-1" meant that we would each receive two giant cocktails at the same time. Whee!
We shared an assortment of snacks including duck sliders, shrimp cocktail, calamari, tomato-cheese fondue, and tuna tataki. All were very good, and the presentation of each was lovely. I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of the flavor profiles among the dishes, as they could get away with a much more generic menu. The portions were appropriately appetizer sized and, if one wanted to make a tapas meal out of happy hour, 3-4 items per person would yield a generous amount of food. I regret not looking over the dinner menu, as our appetizers here were some of the best tasting food I had while in Vegas.
If I found myself back in Vegas, I would definitely go back to Top of the World for cocktails and snacks, and would probably give it a go for dinner.
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