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| - My husband and I ate here last Friday night. We were staying at the Aria for our wedding on Saturday night and wanted to make sure that the entire weekend was top-notch. Jean George Steakhouse came recommended as one of the best dining experiences at our hotel.
Our concierge made reservations for us at nine and we were seated after a very short wait. It looks small from the entrance, but don't be deceived, this restaurant is huge! The decor was generally very posh, but as you enter the restaurant, you walk past a circular bar.
The bar is gorgeous ( a cool black lace type of pattern), but the effect is ruined by the TV's behind the bar. Although upscale, there is no sort of dress code and there were many people at the bar in jeans and scruffy tee-shirts. Although I generally dress this way, it was a bit of a let-down to see it at such a nice restaurant, especially on a Friday night.
The waitstaff was generally very friendly and personable. We joked around with them and it gave the place a but of a casual air. It was comfortable. They were also very professional and attentive, with our course coming out at a good pace and our drinks always full. It felt like we had a team of servers, as we interacted with many different people.
We went with the five course tasting menu with wine pairing. Each course was beautifully and artistically arranged. I wanted to take pictures, but it just didn't seem appropriate! It was often too pretty to eat!
The first course was Caviar served in a lemon and on a bed of a lemon jelly. It was delicious. The second course was tomato based. I can't remember exactly what was on it, but it was very good. The third was scallops- my favorite course! I can't recall the fourth course, but the final was an amazing cut of steak. We added the truffle mashed potatoes, which are a must-do! For dessert, we had a chocolate mouse. Everything was outstanding.
A piece of advice- If you do the wine pairing (and you should) skip having a pre-dinner drink. I actually got fairly drunk and couldn't finish or properly enjoy my meal. It's a big undertaking, go in on an empty stomach!
Also, be prepared to spend more on pictures. They had a photographer going around to the tables and our pictures were so good, that we bought all of them. We spent about 150.00 on the pictures alone. They were great though!
Jean George Steakhouse is a decadent meal. The food is upscale, but the vibe is relaxed. I'm glad that we went here, but it isn't a good pick for a "romantic" restaurant, which is what I was hoping for on my wedding weekend. It's loud and busting. Fun and vibrant. But alas, not romantic!
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