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| - Don't confuse this with L'Atelier because they are completely 2 different restaurants. If you want to go for ultimate fine dining, this is the place; the other one is more contemporary and casual.
Five years later, I finally realize, how could I have not written a review for JR yet?? I was here summer 2009 but guess what, I still remember my dining experience, because it's THAT memorable. I think this is still my favorite restaurant in the whole world, from food to restaurant decor to service. I really can't find anything to complain about it except for the price, haha!
The decor of the restaurant definitely has a wow factor, from the classy, sophisticated waiting lounge in black and red, transitioning into a royal purple glamour in the dining room as we walked further. The room was embellished with the grandeur of chandeliers hanging from the tall ceiling lighting up the room filled with royal purple suede sofas and chairs. The style is sophisticated, classy and glamorous at the same time without any gaudiness. We were seated in a 2-person table with me on a comfy chair and my friend on the sofa. We decided to do the 3-course prix fixe menu of $89/person (back in 5 years ago). We were greeted with our courteous server and welcomed by a small plate of complimentary Dungeness crab meat topped with sturgeon caviar for each guest! That was quite a delightful surprise to start off our fine meal. :) My friend ordered the sea urchin for her appetizer and I took the crab instead. I still remember how those two appetizers just simply blew our minds away and we couldn't wait for our entrees to arrive. I took the duck confit and seared foie gras which instantly melted in my mouth. I was cutting my food into small bites to savor the decadence for as long as possible. Desserts were truly amazing as we could pick ANYTHING from the patisserie cart, anything from pistachio cake and sumptuous chocolate truffles, anything and however much we wanted! We were so excited to pick one of each and we splitted each small piece in half so we could sample as much as we could.
One thing that made an impression on us was the server's sensitivity toward his surrounding. This is what I call 5-star professional waiting service. The customers do not have to yell or wave their hands to grab attention. The wait staff simply can pick up signals that their customers need something from them! My friend was trying to head to the bathroom but she was on the couch side with the table in her way. Our waiter immediately came to our table to shift it out of her way a little so she could come out. Up till this day, we still talked about this incident, that we were totally impressed by how attentive the servers were! (at least our particular server)
I would go back in a heart beat, only when I have enough savings again... because this experience does come with a big price tag. Expect to pay at least $150 per person, without alcohol. With booze, probably at least $200 per head. But it's definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you should have when you ball hard in Vegas! It's such an honor to be able to try Robuchon's food finally.
Their prix fixe menus have changed a lot, but I have full confidence that it will be another impeccable experience when I'm there again.
6 stars!
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