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| - The short story: The service was poor and the food portions were small and unimpressive.
The long story: The limo ride was nice but it was a slow decent downhill from there.
We were escorted through the entrance of the Mansion at the MGM, which was absolutely lovely, but they led us straight past the champagne and cocktails for the guests (which we were not offered) to wait for 15 minutes in an isolated side room. One would think that since the restaurant had someone pick us up and drop us off, the need for a wait would be obviated. A hostess then escorted us out of the Mansion into the MGM and through the casino the the entrance of the restaurant.
We were seated at a table for two across from each other such that polite conversation was not possible without some sort of public address system. Although I couldn't speak with my dinner partner, I was close enough to the guest at the table to my left I could tell what brand of soap he used. After asking to be seated where we could sit closer to each other, we were obliged with only a hint that the request was a nuisance.
Once we perused the menu, we went on the extensive wine list. As we were deciding what we wanted, one of the waitstaff arrived with the bread cart and began explaining the options right over my partner and I both being otherwise occupied looking at and discussing the wine list. She did not leave. She did not pardon the interruption. She just stood there talking and pointing to the bread.
There were many courses. It was all quite interesting and appetizing in the descriptions. When they showed up, most of them did not please the palate. I won't go into a description of each course and my thoughts because food is very subjective and much a matter of taste, but I will say I was disappointed in all but the braised veal cheeks, they were incredible and I highly recommend them.
Even after multiple courses and many items on carts to choose from, I enjoyed a few things, but was just not impressed overall.
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