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| - The recent renovation has put a fresh, modern face on the nearly-iconic domed dining space at The Plaza. The one overlooking Fremont Street in fabulous downtown Las Vegas. Take the escalator to the 2nd floor and you will see Oscar's Beef, Booze, and Broads steakhouse.
Service was friendly, informed, and efficient. Food was quite wonderful. Being locals, we were delighted to see a Las Vegas legend on the menu ... Alpine Village's Chicken Noodle Soup. Not your typical chicken noodle soup, but so savory and satisfying! Now I do recall the Alpine Village restaurant, but never enjoyed their chicken noodle soup, so I am not sure how Oscars' version compares. I hope a Yelper who has first hand knowledge will share their "soupinion".
We had a window table, close to the center of the dome, with a fun and entertaining view of the people parade on Fremont street below.
Our entrées, the Halibut Special and Bone-In Prime Rib, were fabulous! Halibut was perfectly cooked, and the prime rib was ginormous, medium well, and still tender. Oscar's horsey sauce is top-notch as well; perfectly balanced to our taste. We ordered the creamed spinach and mac and cheese for sides. Both were good, albeit slightly under-seasoned, but adding a little salt/pepper was an easy fix.
Splurging for dessert, I chose the Creme Brulee, and he had the Tiramisu (both made in-house). I actually thought I was full after dinner, but somehow that magical creme brulee vanished mysteriously into my mouth within seconds. It was crazy good! The tiramisu was yummy too, but the CB still makes my mouth water.
Not so crazy about the "broads" aspect ... Nice enough ladies, but the whole bit felt kind of like being visited by an annoying mariachi band with tits. I am not sure I would want to wander a room full of strangers, wearing an evening dress, like a puppy begging for attention, making small talk and then expecting the strangers to pay for that privilege. Awkwaaaard!
Overall, a fun and enjoyable dining experience, and the bar appeared to be hoppin' as well. We also thought that the cool smoking lounge outside the restaurant/cocktail lounge was a nice touch, appreciated, and thoroughly enjoyed.
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