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| - My wife had a great meal at one of Alain Ducasses's restaurants in Paris, so when we saw Rivea at Mandalay Bay, we had to give it a try. It is on the top floor of the Delano Hotel, a chic, non-smoking alternative to the Mandalay Bay with a fantastic view of the strip facing North. We spent an hour in the adjacent bar, and then headed in for a dinner that didn't miss a beat from beginning to end. The octopus appetizer was simply the most tender and flavorful I have ever tasted, large pieces that were perfect. The Burrrata was tasty and the assorted breads were an interesting selection. For mains, my wife had the Maine Lobster with Lobster emulsion that was divine, and I had the Pepper Crusted Bison tenderloin. It was cooked medium rare to perfection. Others have remarked that theirs was dry. Bison is a very lean meat, so anything cooked past medium rare will not be tender, so be warned. We finished the dinner off with the Chocolate Souffle. A perfectly prepared meal in every way. Our waiter was very experienced (Lawrence) and guided us through the menu with just the right amount of direction and a whole lot of enthusiasm. All the wait staff was very attentive, but never hovering. I am not sure why some people have had less than perfect experiences. Perhaps they have difficulty managing large crowds (the place was pretty empty the night we were there). Any way, we loved it. The prices came to $100/pp, so you do have to pay for the experience, haha!
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