Almost great. Almost fine dining. Almost exceptional service. Almost acceptable, but not.
Yes, this is Las Vegas - but Prime Rib in a fine dining restaurant should be exceptional, not less than casino buffet quality. While it was nicely prepared and served, the meat at itself was below Walmart grade and very poorly cut. NEVER leave the inter-bone meat attached to the portion. The meat cutter must have deboned the roast rather than separating the rib section in one piece. Leaving lesser meat attached diminishes the appeal. Leaving so much gristle and fat attached is inexcusable. Perhaps the issue was the meat supplier to Marriott and the lack of incoming inspection and kitchen quality control. This meat would insult Denny's.
The wine list is exceptional and we totally enjoyed a Cotes du Rhône by Beaucastle. Just perfect.
Wife's fish was excellent but still under expectations for this level restaurant.
The table prepared wilted salad was perfectly prepared and delicious. A surprising high point for Carmel.
Summary: They would fail in any major city. Laughed out of San Francisco, New York, Chicago, or Sonoma -- Marriott needs to investigate.
OK, it was Tuesday night in May and in a Casino. But at these prices, we feel cheated. Shame on Marriott.
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