Service:
Excellent from the moment we stepped foot in the restaurant. The staff is super attentive and welcoming.
Greg, our server, deserves an A+ (and a raise) for making our dining experience such a pleasant one. He even packed extra pretzels for us in a doggie bag so we can munch on them after the late night festivities!
Food:
FIRST serves mainly comfort food (think mac n' cheese, pizza, steak) that have been slightly refined. The complimentary pretzels are too salty for our taste but everything else was fairly on point.
The most memorable dish is the mojito lamb chops for appetizer. The dish was finished off at the table; the chops were doused with a mint sauce and Barcadi 151 and then lit with a match. It wasn't fireworks but definitely made our dining experience more interesting.
Grilled swordfish came with a wasabi-flavored sauce that was a bit pungent for the nose but the texture of the fish was perfect.
The Papardelle with forest mushrooms... it literally had a forest of mushrooms! It was a fantastic pasta to mushroom ratio because I'm a mushroom fiend. The truffle butter was a nice touch but gave the dish too much oil for my liking.
Price:
Very reasonable considering FIRST is on the Strip and in the Palazzo.
2 glasses of wine + 1 appetizer + 2 entrees + 1 dessert came out to $95.
$15 for 3 pieces of lamb chops as appetizer is a bit steep but they were delicious so they justify the price... almost.
Ambiance:
Modern and clean lines with a pop of color here and there. The high ceiling and ginormous windows overlooking the Strip make the space appear industrial but still has a welcoming feeling. Definitely casual but can be a fun place for a gathering with friends or for a low-key dinner with a special someone.
Besides the mojito lamb chops, the dinner wasn't extraordinary. But Greg our server made it so much more memorable and enjoyable! Thanks Greg!