I can't believe I forgot to review this.
Okay so I've been here several times over a span of years. Been to other Thomas Keller spots- other Bouchons, French Laundry,etc. and I am such a big fan of that man. I hope he's there when I dine so I can try to shake that man's hand.
With that said, I still review it with the food in mind. I'm more critical of chefs I like actually and he lives up to what I enjoy.
I'm a freak about pates, mention this in every spot that offers it and I can always be bought out happily with that, but it's the other stuff that brings me back.
Everything else was exceptional.
Appetizer- I love the pork belly sausage with anise.This was a wonderful sausage and I really like the dates and vinegrette pair with it.
Main- I've had a leg of lamb with beans dish and a duck breast au poivre and both were executed nicely and cooked right.
Dessert- Caramel Creme and Pot De Creme. Simple and hits the comfort food part of my soul.
I mostly come here for brunch.
Love the Croque Madame, quiches have been flaky and flavorful, and the mussels served with fries are wonderfully fresh mussels with a nice saffron wine sauce. The whole thing about his fries being the best- these are good fries but its debatable if its the best...on the other side of the casino is Pinot Brasserie and I favor their fries more. To each their own- there is no "best" out there but the "best" to each our taste. Chicken and waffles were good but its not FRIED chicken which I looooveee...separate elements each are yum, but together I can't get past roasted chicken...but the chive and bacon waffle is awesome! .
I have no complaints about service. It is decent and hasn't slipped up much. Still it's not the best and the Bouchon Beverly Hills staff is a lot more friendly and attentive to me....and the Napa Bouchon is the friendliest of the Bouchons.
This is a recommended spot when people ask me about where to brunch on the strip. I support it by being a Keller fan, I stand by it because it's solid.