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At Prime, the menu is seasonally updated. The fall of 2012 features an outstanding, air flown colossal stone crab appetizer (three huge claws the size of your hand with a pile of knuckle and leg meat). Heaven and at $75, and worth every penny. Sweet. Perfect. The steak tartar on a platter of Carpaccio is delicious but slightly unbalanced with over the top Asian spice heat. Finally, the bacon wrapped shrimp. Wow. The fat of the bacon permeates the rich, sweet flesh of the barely cooked through shrimp. Outstanding.
Beef mains are to die for. Japanese A5 Kobe cuts of beef (4oz minimum $35 per ounce). Sublime if you don't over indulge. A four to six ounce portion is enough for anyone. Offered in a strip, rib, or fillet cut. The rib is the most flavorful. DO NOT ORDER THIS IF YOU WANT YOUR BEEF COOKED BEYOND RARE. You are wasting your money as the fat will melt during cooking and the beef taste like any other piece of beef.
The 30 day dry aged, bone fillet is excellent. Huge umame finish without tasting edgy. Soft and tender. The veal chop is equally good. Sweet, deep beef flavor from free ranged calves. Double cut, perfectly seared and moist throughout.
All mains come with sauces and sides. They match and are very flavorful but do not pass on ordering some veg and off the menu potato dauphinois to share. Sides are perfectly cooked. Rich and refreshing.
Killer wine list with great depth of cult wines. Great values to be found at higher price points (best priced Screaming Eagle in Vegas). Outstanding cognac selection.
Service is excellent. Friendly and extremely efficient.
Note: Unlike most Vegas restaurants, for reservations, you MUST be a high status member of Mlife to book the best tables and times on short notice. If you use OpenTable, make your reservation at least 60 days in advance Outdoor and window tables where you can view the incredible fountain show at the Bellagio are very difficult to secure.
A truly memorable experience in Vegas not afforded to everyone. Do whatever it takes to try it.
A dozen plus visits since my initial review. Extremely consistent. Highly Recommended.
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