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| - A nice surprise at the Tropicana! My boyfriend and I stayed at the Luxor last weekend and decided to forgo the Vegas buffet experience for a quieter, more upscale dinner for the last night of our stay. We were seated right away for our 8pm reservation and enjoyed a seriously amazing complimentary array of warm sesame and olive breads, basil aioli and a bruschetta-type tomato spread to start. We then ordered the tomato/artichoke/mozzarella/ciabatta starter, which had a nice balance of flavors, and the ahi tuna poke. I've enjoyed a looot of poke in LA, and I can assure you that theirs is legit while being as refined as you'd hope for. The plantain chips were a tasty touch and made for a fantastic presentation. The scallop/asparagus/corn johnnycake starter was also lovely--the scallops were perfectly seasoned and seared.
Our server Alex, who was helpful but never intrusive throughout our meal, guided my boyfriend in choosing the perfect steak among the many options. He was not disappointed in his wagyu ribeye! The (huge) steak came with a trio of cute little sauces for each bite. I'm not a red meat eater, but I was still impressed!
We skipped dessert, but I would return for a try, especially if I happen to be in Vegas again for a birthday or other special occasion. Or, you know, just to have that bread and bruschetta spread again.
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