Off the Strip is really as good as it gets. The laid back bar atmosphere makes me feel like I could walk in wearing jeans and a t-shirt but the food makes me feel like I should be wearing a little black dress and red shoes with cute bows on them.
This place is the real gem of the Southern Highlands plaza. Even if you don't live in the area, it's worth the drive. And if you do live in the area and haven't been here yet, what's wrong with you?
I ordered the lobster ravioli, which was just all sorts of savory deliciousness. The portion was well sized and I ended up with leftovers. What I should have ordered though was the beef wellington, which my date ordered. It was sooooooo good. I'm going to go back just to order that and nothing but that. It is just moist and flavorful goodness wrapped in a delicate and flaky pastry.
The legendary cheesecake is just as amazing. I heard that if you let them know it's a special occasion or it's your first time there, they might give you a free slice of cheesecake. Well, we let them know it was my birthday AND our first time there and BOOM! Free cheesecake. And it was extraordinary.
The service was laid back but great. Our server was really friendly and actually conversed with us beyond the mundane forced waiter-diner conversations.
GOLD Date night seal of approval!