My husband and I understand that we will not be going to French Laundry for quite awhile so we decided to do FL's younger sister, Bouchon, when we went to Vegas three years ago. Since then, we've been back once since we enjoyed the experience so much.
I like that you feel like it's in an exclusive club hidden in the second phase of the Venetian. I like that there is a lovely garden just steps away to wander in after dinner or before to get some air and calm your senses after casino overload. I like that Bouchon feel comfortable rather than intimidating.
But mostly, I like the steak frites. I have not ordered anything else on the menu for a main course. The steak is done well, simply seasoned and the fries are matchstick and crunchy. I watched a vegetarian (borderline vegan) snuffle up my beef juice soaked fries. It's a meat eaters paradise here but they managed to have at least one dish on their menu for a non meat eater (my Mom had it and loved it).
Bouchon is a lovely place to escape to. I'm sad that it'll be awhile before I go back.
By the way, not a place for small kids. Or anyone with a problem sitting still for long periods of time.