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| - This is a great place for people watching, especially if you want to grab a few cocktails and play spot the cougar on a prowl.
The ambiance and decor are very old school Vegas and the vibe is very Mad Men-esque. The design is simple with a gorgeous patio for outdoor dining and interior that boasts secluded booths with TVs playing old black and white motion pictures.
We arrived on a Thursday night assuming it would be pretty mellow. WRONG. It was some company's appreciation party so the place was pretty packed. We were able to snag a table without having reservations. I would strongly recommend reservations just to be on the safe side. We were seated and shortly after the server came by and took our drink order. We started off with a bottle of Fiji and I had their G&T and my husband one of their martinis. The cocktail prices range from $10-$15, but are masterfully prepared.
We started off with a 3 cheese plate and went solely based on our server's recommendations. We opted for a soft cheese, blue cheese, and a firm cheese selection. All of them were phenomenal. There is also a 5 cheese selection option for $25 if you'd like to sample more. The 3 cheese selection was plenty for the two of us to share. The platter is accompanied by warm brioche along with raisins and marmalade.
I chose their roasted pepper with crab soup as my starter dish. The flavor was extremely unique, but once my taste buds adjusted I thought it was wonderful. It was creamy, rich, and had a generous portion of crab.
I opted for the lamb bolognese as my entree, husband went with the Mediterranean Sea Bass with heirloom potatoes. I appreciated the bolognese, but found the flavor to be a little too rich for my personal taste. The lamb and ricotta combination just made it overpowering and quickly filled me up. The sea bass was perfectly cooked. It was flaky and flavorful.
The service was to the point, offering some great suggestions. Initially i thought the server appeared aloof, but I think he was just swamped. He was happy to help with our cheese selections, and our water was constantly refilled. Their pacing and scheduling was on point.
I'd like to come back here for lunch and try the cobb salad that my husband keeps raving about. Overall, I think this is a great date spot that's sure to impress.
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