I was a huge fan of Chef Roy Ellamar at Sensi so when I heard he was opening a new restaurant at Bellagio, I could NOT wait to try it. And Harvest did not disappoint!
The space itself is gorgeous. Lots of modern wood, earthy elements. The lounge area is open so you can feel the energy before you walk in. It is also pretty close to self park and the hotel's Spa Tower which is a bonus.
The service was great and we were sat immediately. Our server was extremely detailed in walking us through the menu. It is split up between Social Plates vs. Large Plates, all of which can be shared (and were!). Perhaps the coolest part of the experience was the dim sum-style cart called the Snack Wagon. They were snack-sized bites including Steak Tartare, Tuna Poke and Pate. I wanted to try them all, and almost did...
The menu is unlike anything offered in Vegas. Very elevated American cuisine that you'd usually only see in San Fran, Austin or NYC. And "farm-to-table" is literally the core of every dish. I got the Fisherman's Stew which had fresh lobster caught just days earlier. The menu even includes the names of the farms that the ingredients came from! The freshness and seasonality were apparent in every dish.
The cocktails were almost better than dinner. I tried the Negroni that was bottled on-site at Bellagio. Crazy! And there were "Farmer's Market Cocktails" that even used juice cold-pressed at Bellagio. Very "craft" and unique. Perfect compliment to the edgy, seasonal dishes.
Some of the other items I tried were the super colorful Farmers Salad, Maine Lobster, and probably one of my favorite dishes of all time.....the Duck Confit Buns. So delicious. Like woah. Then the desserts came out on another cart and you were able to select a handful to try. There was even a Pear Tart with ingredients straight from Gilcrease Orchard - right in our Vegas backyard!!