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| - In July of 2010 we were strolling near RM Seafood and Chef Moonen actually passed by me. He seemed to be in a rush, but smiling... I couldn't believe it. Imagine that, Chef Rick Moonen, of Top Chef Masters, was actually in the same building that I was in, walking on the same floor that I was walking on, and breathing the same air that I was breathing. I was thrilled!
This year we returned to Las Vegas and made it a goal to eat at RM Seafood. Dinner was out of the question and upstairs was equally out of the question since we were traveling with our children. So downstairs and lunch was our plan.
The good experience started on the phone with Tabitha... who assured us that she would take care of us when we arrived. And she did: great table on the patio. I don't recall the waitress' name but she was sweet and attentive.
Choosing from the menu was a challenge since everything sounded good. The specials sounded good too. One was almost unbelievable: lobster and hamburger burger - the ultimate in lunchtime surf-and-turf!
We decided on the red hake, lobster rolls, and the kids both wanted the BBQ pork mac-n-cheese (without jalapeno). All arrived in reasonable time and looked fantastic. We actually sat there "eating with our eyes" for a few moments... the plating was that pretty. And the eating was even better!
Everything was perfectly cooked, exceptionally seasoned, and flavorful beyond belief. Barely a speck was left on the plates when we were finished. My youngest son couldn't finish all of the mac-n-cheese but we were more than willing to help him.
Eating at RM Seafood, even at lunch, isn't "cheap eats" but it certainly is quality eating for a reasonable price. We enjoyed every minute of our experience and will be back again on a future visit to Las Vegas.
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