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| - This one was soooo good, I had to give it a few days before I was able to formulate the words for this review. I am super selective with my food and with service so the bestowing of 5 stars is certainly indicative of "high praise". This is my new boo go-to spot. The front of the restaurant is not where the action is for me, but certainly is cool to walk through. Hidden off the right shoulder of the inner sanctum of Herribone's is THE PATIO. And I call it THE PATIO because it carries its own. The patio is where perfect date night conversation, romantic interludes of sweet nothings, or a secret hideaway with your new Vegas love can line up with the stars. This too is where my evening of wonderment began.
The atmosphere was already set when we walked through the door for sure as it is the perfect setting for after work cocktails or dinner with colleagues. BUT being taken to THE PATIO was like stubbling upon a secret garden. From the outside, you would never know it was there. Service was hitting on all cylinders from the Hostess to the various Servers who appeared at our beck and call. Yep, I'm feeling kinda important in this place and I like it!
We tried a variety of appetizers of which the tuna salad baguette was my absolute fave! I kept ordering them until my companion finally snatched the last one off the plate....... suggesting that I slowly walk away. No kidding and all jokes aside, this was the best tuna salad EVER! It was made from fresh tuna and complementing ingredients. The fresh lemon flavor set it off quite nicely.
As for the main courses, the Salmon perfectly cooked (moist) and was served with asparagus. The chicken was served with pan drippings and was nicely done as they serve Mary's free range chicken.....a sure sign that quality lives all over this restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised, but not overly shocked as this was the Aria Hotel.....this food is what you would come to expect from a gem like Aria.
The service made the evening just perfect! Nothing was off and everything was fabulous. The attentiveness of our Server (s), the atmosphere, the food....what more could one ask for in a city of many choices like Vegas?? Sometimes business and personal travel dining can be hit and miss, but this one goes on the list of best places to dine in Vegas. And this is from someone who eats out often. I was very pleased and will return soon (perhaps for brunch) for certain. I was so IMPRESSED that I plan to review the restaurant in an upcoming issue of the magazine I publish as well. Great job to all the management and staff.....BIG THANKS for a fantastic experience and evening!!
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