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| - While in Las Vegas, you can't find nicer Steakhouse than N9NE. It has everything that you would expect/want in a high-end steakhouse.
As for the food, the prices and quality are right in line with what you would expect.
Soups: A very good lobster bisque and French onion. The latter being served in a whole onion that's been hollowed out, versus a crock.
Entrees: Steaks are in the $45-$65 range, but you get a big portion and all cuts are cooked perfectly. Based on multiple visits here, my husband has learned that basic is a better option. Stick with a filet mignon or New York strip. One night he went with the surf and turf, a chili-rubbed ribeye with sea bass, and all of the extras ended up hurting the overall dish. Just stick with a basic steak cooked medium rare and you'll be more than happy. On a previous visit we had a prime rib special that was perfect. Do keep an eye out for that one.
Sides: The potatoes au gratin is my favorite side dish, and it comes served in its own miniature cast-iron Dutch oven. The baked potato is what a baked potato should be...a vehicle for lots of butter and sour cream. Pass on the asparagus, they were limp, tasteless, and a very pale shade of green. All of these were in the $8 range.
Dessert: The chocolate mousse cake and the crème brûlée were winners. You can pass on the bananas foster flambé. It's cooked tableside which is fun to watch, but it was a little over-priced for my taste. It's just a banana warmed up in some liquor.
If you're looking for something sweet to end the meal but don't want a full dessert, they serve a complimentary serving of truffles and chocolates. They are served with dry ice, creating a cool, smokey effect.
They also serve an intermezzo before the main course, consisting of orange sorbet and champagne. They could have brought out a gallon of the sorbet and the bottle of champagne and I would've been just as happy. It was that good.
Overall it's a great place to have a special occasion dinner in Las Vegas. I wish I could rate it higher than FIVE stars.
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