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| - The Wynn has numerous restaurant choices and I decided to roll the dice on Switch Steakhouse. I had no idea that the scenery changed every 20 minutes. It was a clever trick that screams Vegas, baby! In an upscale, sophisticated way, I suppose. The walls rise up or are taken down, the ceiling flips closed or turns inward and opens. The music blares and the lights dim or brighten while the action is in progress. It's a fun little show.
The food is overpriced, but what do you expect in the Wynn? I've read other reviews that speculated Switch has a 10-20% premium and I'd tend to agree. That said, I was lucky on this particular night and was seated quickly considering I arrived with no reservation. The wait staff was courteous and helpful.
I decided to try the Bison Steak for my entree. I asked for medium rare and they delivered, slightly bloody as expected. The meat was lean and juicy. Not as juicy as a normal steak, but bison is different from beef and I expected as much. The fat content is far lower than normal beef. They also had a port glaze sauce which I enjoyed. As a side I ordered the potato gratin. The top was crispy, herbed and appropriately salted. The potato underneath was creamy and cooked just enough. The combination was delicious and satisfying.
That day they had a Seafood Soup special that was comprised of a tomato based broth, shrimp, salmon and a few mussels. The broth was tasty and the seafood fresh. It had a nice balance and there was a surprising amount of salmon in the soup.
I paired this with a nice bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay.
All in all, it was a clever, fun environment with the "switches", the view of the pool area and the overall ambiance. I can't complain about the food because it was a nice meal, but somehow I was expecting more. The dishes didn't have the pop, pizazz or unexpected flavors or contrasts I'd expect from such a high end location. That said, it's a steak house. Not a gourmet fusion french/asian wonderland, so I should keep my expectations in check. However, what's the point of a review without a few nits to pick. I would recommend to steak fans in Vegas who are looking for a unique and fun atmosphere.
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