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| - We came here on a weeknight with a groupon and figured we may as well give it a shot since we were in this part of town already. The first thing to comment on is the view-- it really is gorgeous and adds to the allure and fun of dining at a place like this. If you and your significant other are both into steaks, I think this place is a great choice just on that basis alone. It offers a refreshing atmosphere that really seems to take you away from the mundane activities of daily life. But I digress..
Service is good here. The hostess didn't glare when she saw our groupon and I appreciate this seemingly small fact. The waiter had a fair understanding of the menu and offered a number of suggestions based on our preferences and experiences with previous steak houses. Cheaping out, we neglected to order an appetizer and went straight for the main course.
My girlfriend ordered a veal with pasta dish. I don't recall the name, but it was respectably good. The pasta was light and had the distinct flavor of sauteed shallots throughout it, and I am certain it was cooked with a certain amount of wine. The veal was incredibly tender--probably the softest I have ever had at a restaurant. What sets this place apart is the quality of the meat; the waiter was sure to point out how very particular this establishment is about the meat here and where they get it from.
I decided to order something from their prime section, which includes a delicious looking wagyu cut that I will have to try next time. I instead opted for a 14 oz flat iron. I rarely order flat irons simply because most restaurants don't even offer them. Only a high quality cut is worthy of being served at the fine dining level.
After much thought and internal conflict, I chose the Truffle Mac n' Cheese as my side.
It was incredibly rich, and full of flavor. Not like the stuff you can get at Lucille's barbecue, as this offering had a much more distinct taste. However, it was every bit as good, if not just a bit different. You can really appreciate the different cheeses in it with each bite, but like I said it's really heavy. I wanted to finish my steak so I decided only to eat half of it and saved the rest for an enjoyable leftovers session.
The steak itself was impressive. I was not expecting to enjoy a cut like flat iron because it is categorized below rib eye and new york in terms of quality. However, because it was prime beef I really was able to enjoy its flavor and thick consistency. It doesn't have some of the same marbling that you'll get in a filet mignon but in a way it is more enjoyable and it was prepared perfectly here. I gobbled it up without difficulty.
I can't say I'll be returning here soon because I just don't have that sort of money, but suffice it to say that I'll bookmark this place as a good spot for a celebration if I am still in Vegas years down the line.
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