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| - Vegas restaurants just don't seeem to do it for me. This place was good, but not great.
We started off great. The oysters on the halfshell were amazing, and the kobe beed tartare was awesome. Step One, 5 stars!
I had the bone in ribeye, which was good, but not cooked perfectly. Don't they have a thermometer or something? Oh well. But the meat was good and the rub was perfectly salty. They also have different rubs, which seemed interesting: pepper steak and chumichuri (sp?), for those that may be interested. Step 2, 4 stars!
The sides were where I was sore disappointed. I had the french onion potato gratin and creamed spinach, with fried egg. Both were really not good. I had a couple bites of both and decided not to waste my stomach space for it. I should have tried their tator tots or something. I don't know. Sides, 1 star.
Other than the food, the decor is really cool. The patio seating also seems nice because it's outside, and near a little lake? And, the Encore is a beautiful hotel! Stayed in the tower suites, and had a great stay.
Despite the 3-stars, this place may be worth a try. I haven't lost hope yet.
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