Very underwhelmed about this place.
Especially from a food celebrity expectation. Just saying.
The restaurant is Block by slot machines so it is difficult to find.
my friends decided on this place due to seeing a show in the Tropicana. Agreed to meet up for dinner.
Service - 5 stars it was spot on. The waitress even offered to split appetizer on separate bills as their POS system has that option.
Ambiance - the interior and design felt old and tired much like the casino. It felt as though they kept the old interior decor from a previous restaurant in the interest of saving money. not what I expected from a food network celebrity.
Food - croquettes were good. Not sure I would of used tzatziki sauce with croquettes? But ok.
I ordered the shepherds pie. Portion was good. Serviced in a cast iron dish. Food piping hot like it should be. HOWEVER it had so much oil in it I think I might of had a heart attack. Please see my photo for reference. no dish in a restaurant should have a pool of oil sitting in the bottom of it. The pie could of used some more veggies in it too. I've had better.
Yes I could of sent it back - however -
One of my gripes with Vegas restaurants . Many people have a show to attend after dinner. Sending it back to wait for it to be redone properly simply isn't an option due to time constraints.
I tried a bite of my friends fried liver and onions. the liver was tender and flavorful. Crust was a complement and didn't over power the liver.
My friends salmon looked spectacular as far as presentation. I didn't get a chance to try it.
I do recommend their fingerling potatoes. Buttery and creamy on the inside - not dry which I loved.
Walking out I saw a couple of dishes on other tables that looked way more wow than the ones we ordered. Yes I love to stalk other people's plates in restaurants don't judge me .
I feel like this restaurant could of been a crown and facelift to the tired Tropicana - but it managed to blend into the mediocre casino and didn't do anything to impress me.
If you are looking for an amazing pub experience I recommend Gordon Ramsey's pub restaurant inside the caesars palace. it will knock your socks off.