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| - I love Austin's so much that I eat there at least once a month. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but for the quality of food you get it is more than worth it. Las Vegas has some of the best "big name" celebrity chef steakhouses (and I've eaten at most of them), but Austin's is the place I keep going back to chow down on crazy delicious meat.
Ask any local carnivore what their favorite steakhouse in town is and the answer is always "Austin's." Be prepared to drop $75 - $100 on dinner (without wine) but when you think about it, that's only $30 or so more than we spend when we eat at crappy Outback and I'd much rather have a ginormous ribeye or filet for a little more cash. This place will fill your belly but also impress your date with its cool decor.
I have never had an improperly cooked steak here. I usually eat the filet mignon and it's always a great cut of meat and very tender. Austin's grills on over wood so you get a really tasty flavor and beautiful grill marks. The side dishes are good too (I am fond of the grilled asparagus with balsamic vinegar and the creamed spinach).
The bread basket is a big weakness of mine; their pretzel bread is so good. Pair that with an Austin's steakhouse chopped salad (bacon, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese) and it's all good! I would also recommend the crab cocktail appetizer; it's big enough to share. In fact, most of their sides and salads are large enough for 2 to share.
The service is always good, friendly and unhurried. I also love that Austin's has two unusual things for a casino restaurant: 1. there is a bathroom right in the restaurant (so you don't have to leave and walk out of the dining room to wash your hands or pee) and 2. they have delicious fresh brewed iced tea (no gross instant tea mix).
This place is out in North Las Vegas so it is never busy, so you don't need to make a reservation. And I love that is is super casual. Jeans are fine to wear, although the atmosphere is "cowboy swanky." And be sure to check restaurant.com for a savings certificate before you go; I've never had an issue redeeming them here.
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