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| - Contrary to most of the reviews for this place, I found GRPG to be a refreshing change of pace to the stuffiness (or severe lack thereof) of most Strip restaurants.
What I found most impressive was that they cater to everyone. If you're looking for a fine dining experience, get a bottle of meritage and the veal chop. If you want a beer and some fish and chips, they can do that too.
Speaking of fish and chips, they were phenomenal. Fat pieces of cod, seasoned perfectly, coated in boddingtons beer batter and fried to a perfect crispness. The homemade chips are tossed in herbs and Parmesan. Ask for a side of garlic aioli to dip them in. It's a revelation. But honestly, the best thing on that plate were the bright green and buttery mushy peas. They had such a beautiful freshness to them and really tasted like...well...peas! But the best peas you've ever had.
We also had the shepherds pie. Down home goodness with a British flair. The use of lamb along with beef adds such a depth of flavor. Also, instead of using ground meat, the chefs braise it, so you get a nice stew like texture and flavor galore. The potatoes were creamy and rich and the vegetables inside were a perfect al dente.
We finished this feast with the sticky toffee pudding. Just get it. You are missing something divine if you don't.
Our server, Elyse, was kind, quick witted and on top of it. She anticipated our every whim. And a huge shout out to Raul and the amazing bar staff for such genius cocktails. These guys know what they're doing.
All in all, this place rocked it.
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