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| - The service was spectacular, the orders came out promptly, the environment was lovely (what a relief it was to be on the strip but not have music blaring), the cocktails were top notch, and the menu was creative.
Sage lacked "5 star" complete excellence due to some dishes lacking a bit of flavor. Some were amazing, some were good but not great. My two "must try" dishes were the scallops (oh, drool, I can only dream of replicating that at home), and the heirloom carrot and roasted garlic ravioli (with a generous serving of shaved truffles and chantrelles). Oh my, that ravioli was decadent and so worth the price!
The oysters, beet salad, and tuna sashimi all could have used a little more oomph. The flavors on the menu looked amazing, but they were all a bit muted. Especially with small servings fancy-restaurant style, I want every bite to smack me upside the head. Those at our table also thought the beef tartare and beef belly were just okay. While they were cooked to perfection, the accompanying flavors should have been a little more intense.
Deserts were nice, rich, and complex, with our favorite parts being the salted caramel ice cream that came with the pine nut torte with fresh berries. I am enamored with the candied pine nuts, need to try that at home, and had to restrain myself from licking the plate clean.
Overall, the experience was very nice, and worth doing once every couple of years. But, for a meal that approaches $100/person, I want everything to be AMAZING with no dishes that are just "pretty good".
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