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| - I was so looking forward to this experience as I had heard so many good things, and was intrigued by the wine angels and the enormous wine collection that spans 4 stories. The wine collection itself was very impressive, and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful, but the food and service did not live up to my expectation.
We were seated promptly upon our arrival, and my friend and I were happy to have been able to get a reservation before the Keith Urban concert at Mandalay Bay. I started with the petite greens salad with pears, dried cranberries, and a yummy pear viniagrette. My friend had the onion soup, and it was delicious and decadent with a little foie gras inside.
Our server convinced me to try the monkfish dish on special, and I readily agreed as a love fish, especially monkfish. I was looking forward to the treat. The dish was so creamy it was almost soupy. I generally don't mix cream with fish, not that it can't be done, I just don't generally eat creamy fish dishes. My stomach was more than a little upset after eating half the dish, so I said no to dessert. My friend had the bone-in filet, and it looked and smelled fantastic; however, my stomach was not feeling up to trying a bite.
I felt fine througout the concert, but felt very sick as we arrived back at our rooms at the Bellagio. I didn't feel well all night, and woke up still feeling off. I can't necessarily attribute my sickness directly to the food at Aureole, but something I ate there did not agree with me. Everything seemed properly cooked, but I guess I will never know for sure. In the least, that monkfish dish should not have been slathered in soupy cream. For this reason, I probably won't be back. I have many other favorites in Vegas that never disappoint.
Perhaps it's worth a try for the ambience and experience of the 4 story wine collection and the "wine angels," but I would go for happy hour and save your pennies for delicious food that can be found elsewhere.
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