Follow the maze from the front entrance past the casino floor down the hallway past the Pink Taco Bar (yes that's the name. Pretty crude) even still past the Starbucks and then you find the smaller steakhouse called AJ's. It's got a great 1950s styled interior with an open kitchen and really comfortable chairs. REALLY COMFORTABLE CHAIRS.
The low lighting adds a nice ambience, which is necessary after having to walk through the Hard Rock Casino to get there. Let's just say that I won't ever be staying in the Hard Rock Hotel after checking the patrons who frequent the public areas. I hate to generalize, but I saw so many asses hanging out of shorts and guys with no shirts on a tribal tattoos I was loosing my appetite.
Back to AJ's. Sorry. The service was great. We had to play phone tag with our reservations due to delays at the convention center, but the staff at AJ's was very flexible and accommodating. The servers... All Handsome Men. All of them. Thank you. I love eye candy before my entree.
The appetizers were tiny. 3 small pieces of Ahi Tuna for $14. 3 shrimp. Clearly, three is the magic number for apps.
The entrees, however, were of a much more generous helping. And the sides were equally so. We ordered Asparagus, Mushrooms, and the Truffle Mac & Cheese (SO GOOD & RICH). I had the 2.5 lb. Maine Lobster while everyone else at the table had steak. Everything was delicious.
Just don't go on a Friday night. As we were leaving, a concert was getting out and there was a complete blockage at the hallway to get out to the main entrance/exit where the valet is located. More of those 21-year old kids running around too drunk and obnoxious. Maybe a Tuesday night would be better? That's a gamble you'll have to decide for yourself...