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| - This is my third or perhaps fourth Tony Roma's restaurants that I have been to around the world. It was way less crowded than the Bangkok location. Lighting seems brighter than the one in Fremont, CA, and I can't recall at all the location(s) of the other chain outposts I have been to.
The menu still have some of the regular old school items, but it has definitely been revamped in the last 6-8 years since I ate at a Tony Roma's. The Steak & Wild Mushroom Flatbread in the appetizer section and the Basil Pesto Mahi Mahi & Vegetable Linguine in the pasta section both look really good, which I have to try next time.
But here's my review on what I ordered for dinner on this visit:
I was craving the Original Back Ribs with the TR's Original BBQ Sauce, which came with cole slaw and I opted for the loaded mashed potato as the other side item. It came out of the kitchen before I could finished reading a page out of a book I brought with me. Was told it was because they were slow. So who knows how long it has been waiting in the kitchen to be served. The full slab of ribs looks kind of small, it didn't even cover the length of the oval plate, and I knew I would have to order more food. The flavor was good, but the ribs didn't match my fond memories of it. Ellis Island's ribs is definitely the way to go for me while I am in Vegas. (ribs 2.5-3 stars)
Ordered a Chopped Wedge Salad after the ribs arrived, and as simple as it was, it was a highlight of the dining experience (the rice pilaf was the other - crazy! I know). (4 stars!)
From the Seafood section I ordered the Norwegian Salmon Pan Seared with Sesame Crust and finished with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. It was served with great rice pilaf and steamed broccoli. The fish was prepared well, but it would have been better if it was not cooked all the way through. (3 stars) The best part of this item is your ability to customize your salmon or mahi mahi and the cooking method and finishing options.
Service was friendly, and attentive. There were only 3 tables my waiter was responsible for, and only 2 at the most were in the restaurant at the same time, so it wasn't hard to check up on the guests and bring refills.
They also have a full bar, but I didn't order anything interesting from them.
Ambiance/Decor: 3/5 Had some pictures and such as wall decoration, the lighting at the booth were fairly bright which I like for taking food pictures, and music playing in the background. Nice feel but nothing special.
Service: 4/5 Pleasant.
Food: 3/5 Portion is noticeably smaller with the ribs, flavor still the same, but the salad was refreshing and tasty.
Price: 3/5 Comparable to other casual dining competitions, and has options that will meet the needs of those on a modest budget (under $15/person) and others that can slightly splurge a little more.
During lunch they have the 7 for $7 promotion, and their happy hours are from 3pm to 7pm and also from 9pm to close.
Location: West. Not at all close to the Strip, so it is for locals.
Parking: Plenty to select from, as it is in a large strip mall complex with several large national retailers such as Best Buy.
3 stars! But the ribs will no longer be the reason for my future visits.
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