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Vince Neil is quite the businessman away from the music world as well, having run bars, strip clubs, concert venues, marketed his own alcohol, and now this restaurant in Circus Circus. I have noticed a lot of negative reviews, and while I would not go out of my way to dine here again, if I ever found myself in Circus Circus, I would definitely return.
I am a rock and roll fan and an author of concert and album reviews, plus self published books of classic rock/hard rock bands, so the decor on the walls of this place instantly won me over. Posters of album covers, guitars, vintage stage outfits, vintage Mark Weiss photographs; the decor and photos alike make this place a rock fan's dream come true. I had to get out of my seat twice just to walk around and take it all in!
When I first arrived there was no host(ess) at the booth, but a man dressed in a suit and tie (presumably a manager) seated us within two minutes of arriving at the door. This guy treated us well, checked up on us often, and definitely deserves credit for his efforts. Sadly, the restaurant was short staffed and we did not see many other employees around for most of the dining experience. The few people we dealt with treated us well, but even when it was time to get the bill I had to get up and actually ask someone to bring it.
The biggest issue I had with dining here was that, upon being given the menu, the server told us "the entrees are not available at lunch." So in other words, the good majority of the "major" menu items, including several I wanted to try, were not available. Not only would having more of these items available have made for a better dining experience; they also would have gotten more money from me! But seriously, how hard would it be to make a separate lunch menu that at least has SOME of the entree choices?
Music was playing on the speakers/televisions throughout the meal, and not just the hard rock you would expect; there were vintage pop songs as well (Beatles, Michael Jackson, etc.) The manager guy said that the heavier stuff plays later in the evening, and that is understandable enough. There was also a live stage set up, though no live entertainment was playing at the time of our visit.
Contrary to what other reviews have stated, I had no problem with the food whatsoever. I got an order of chicken fingers and fries. The fingers were meaty and crispy, and had no tough meat whatsoever. The fries were very crispy and cooked well. Everything I ate in here was delicious, though I would liked to have been able to taste one of the entrees that are supposedly only available come dinner time.
Overall, my visit to Vince Neil's restaurant was a good one, just not a great one. I am not going to park in the parking garage at Circus Circus and fight my way through the casino again for the purpose of eating here, but if I am in the casino again for any reason, I would be willing to dine their again. If you are visiting Circus Circus or the area anyway, I recommend dining here, just keep your expectations in check. Overall I can give Tatuado a modest recommendation.
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