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While hotel rates are dropping, food is not. While I revel the number of choices The Strip offers, the spiraling economy always makes me think of the tourist trap. I had an unfortunate experience in a not-named (but reviewed) Japanese restaurant earlier that week. I was on a business trip while fellow colleagues visited rather posh restaurants. With my family with me (and no, I did not expense their meals!) I demanded at least one nice dinner during trade show week.
I was in a mood for a decent steak place, anticipated paying a little more, but trying to keep the tab under $100 for three. One of the complaints about this Outback is the $$$. It's deserved. But like me, it is a corporate franchise name in a convenient location, with many patrons not spending their own money. Welcome to Las Vegas.
Walking inside the Casino Royale and finding the somewhat secret elevator we found the creaky floor lobby of Outback. There was a wait, but not terribly long. We were given a table near the bar and I ordered a rare cocktail. Our server offered a pleasant suggestion for an extra $1 for an extra shot of the dizzy juice. After a long day stuffed in a (monkey) suit, its good advice. With bread, we did resist ordering an appetizer. Wanting to experiment, I went with the Prime grade fillet while the wife went with the Choice. In a mood to splurge, I ordered a lobster tail.
Prime versus Choice: The prime is more tender than choice but unsure if its that noticeable or worth the extra dollars.
The Lobster Tail: That was incredibly good! My daughter went to my side of the table to make it her meal. And it didn't need any butter.
Desert: Giant brownie cake and ice cream on top. Though there was no cake *under* the ice cream, a form of cheating, there was enough there for three.
The Service: I was very pleased and relieved to be treated well. Though a busy night, our server found the time to make sure we were okay and our water glasses not empty.
The Damage: With tip, it came near $120. I wanted to treat myself and I did.
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