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| - Dined here back in March, and are still talking about it. We celebrated my beau's belated birthday here, and made a note when making a reservation.
We did the Sixteen Course Degustation Menu at $425/Person, complete with limo ride and hostess escort through the very prestigious MGM garden. It's a shame to miss it if you are staying at the MGM, the mansions are gorgeous (plus there is no other way I would ever have the chance to be there). Our limo brought us through the tall cast iron gates, where we were greeted the mansion's own hostess. She guided us through a very beautiful hallway, into the gardens. It was like a scene out of "secret garden," it took our breath away. More hallways, and turns. We got glimpses of the very private gambling rooms of the privileged and pricey artwork. Finally though another set of iron gates and we were inside the MGM making a left through the doors of Joel Robuchon.
The dining area is set with authentic Parisian flare. Many different textiles flirting with blooming bouquets, crystals and silverware. The French truly have a way of putting things together without it feeling like clutter. Very limited number of tables, I assume to keep the intimacy. Simply put, it was quite sexy.
Service was elegant and polite. Everyone is quite soft spoken, and very overly hospitable. A server will adjust your table if you need to excuse yourself to the powder room. They change all cutlery and china between courses.
The tasting started off with the bread cart, with every kind of bread, roll and loaf imaginable. We didn't want to fill up to much and had a modest taste. Our selection was brought into the back and was heated. Each was to die for.
The menu changes seasonally, and you can see a breakdown of my menu items in the photo gallery. I'll just note here that there was an abundance of foie gras and caviar. It ended with two desserts and we had a lot of trouble getting through the later half of the menu. Completely stuffed to the brim.
Then came the surprise birthday cake, complete with candles.
Then......the mother of all dessert carts. Bite sized bliss in every shape and form. Chocolates, cupcakes, macaroons, creme puffs, the list goes on. At this point we didn't have enough room for anything else so they kindly packed us a sampling to take home.
It finally finished off Le The, the tea cart. Full leaf teas, still growing in the pot. They trim, hand wash, then soak the tea leaves before brewing. Lemon thyme was delicious and helped us feel less bloated.
We were sent home with smiles on our faces, food in our bellies, a gift bag with a bar of Joel Robuchon Chocolat, and our menu with our names and date here for keepsake. The whole experience took close to 4 hours (the limo ride was 30 min from Red Rock). Well worth the price. Joel Robuchon is undoubtedly worthy of the three Michelin stars it holds.
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