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| - I actually texted my sister right after the meal, raving that my dinner at Aquaknox was one of the best I've had in a while. Well, that's what delirium does to you...your judgment gets all clouded. This was my first meal during my long weekend in Vegas, and I was absolutely starving after a day of sun-worshipping. We got to the restaurant around 10-ish Thursday night, and the place was pretty empty. Yet, they still made us wait like 25 minutes at the bar. Finally, once we were ravenous AND tipsy, they decided to seat us at one of the booths. Very pretty decor, btw. Aquaknox, you may have deceived my tipsy self into thinking I had a great meal here with your fancy decor and super-nice and attentive staff during that night (come to think of it, is there a restaurant in Vegas that DOESN"T have super-nice and attentive staff?) However, I have been schooled in the ways of Vegas dining since, and I am no longer impressed.
For my entree, I ordered the Seared Main Scallops with mushrooms, spaghetti squash, and some Asian-looking green vegetable in a cream sauce. After finishing off the scallops and mushrooms, I poked at the rest of my entree. Now, I like veggies, but the way they prepared it was a bit...underwhelming. I also tried the Seared Ahi Tuna, which was cooked perfectly. However, I nearly choked on the excess pepper that was on that tuna. Dessert was phyllo with walnut ice cream in a caramel sauce. Pretty presentation, but taste was nothing special. You're basically paying for the ambience and service here (minus the long wait). One last thing...do NOT try the Ginger Beer....blech.
Overall impression: overpriced, mediocre drinks, and overly seasoned food (what are they trying to hide?) I'd really give the place two and a half stars, but they were really nice when my also-drunk friend knocked over a glass and broke it while trying to get up, hence the three stars. Would I come back, though? Probably not.
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