I wondered what dining at Buzio's would be like for some time. Finally, while the World Series of Poker was going on at the Rio, Diane and I took a break in watching the action to eat dinner here. The setting itself is nice and casual.
I began with a bowl of Manhattan Clam Chowder that was excellent hot soup with potatoes, tomatoes, celery, and tender pieces of fish. The sleek white bowl seemed endless.
Next I was served the tiniest Rainbow Roll pieces I have ever seen outside the tightly wound wheels displayed at some cheap all you can eat buffet. Each piece was covered with a Yum Yum-like sauce, which I could have done without. The taste of the pieces themselves was good but not great.
Cracked sourdough rolls were good but not very sour. My entree of Miso-glazed Seabass was moist and very good. Very unusual sauteed mushrooms were a tasty accompaniment; glazed carrots were a little hard and not very glazed; and Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes contained some small lumps but were otherwise excellent. And, Diane pronounced her Macadamia Crusted Halibut entree with Buerre Blanc to be very good.
A gnat flew over our table, and I had to ask once for a Sprite refill. But our water glasses kept being filled without request, and service was generally very good.
Overall, this was a very good dining experience.