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I had been looking forward to visiting this establishment since the reviews were promising and the overall history revolving around the Rat Pack and the icons of that era was intriguing. Every time I visit Vegas, I plan and make reservations at establishments to check out their offerings of steaks. On our last visit, my steak visit was The Barrymore and had a wonderful bone-in Ribeye steak so I knew my next visit would have to, at the very least, equal or rival the experience.
The Golden Steer is located on the north end of the strip, next to the Lucky Dragon Casino and west of the Riviera Hotel (sadly now gone.) The exterior is easy to miss, given the drab strip mall front but the vintage steakhouse feel emanates old school Vegas the minute you step over the threshold. Banquettes are lined with white linens, dim low lighting creates a cozy and romantic feel, candlelight flickering throughout. The wait staff here also resonate old Vegas, dressed sharply in their b&w suits. It made me wish I was born in that era of new music, big band, jazz, A-list, and entertainment.
The menu encompasses typical steakhouse offerings: steaks, Italian, salads, appetizers, sides, and dessert. I knew exactly what I wanted: 22 oz bone-in Ribeye steak. When I placed the order, I requested medium rare but in hindsight, should have ordered it rare to avoid the possibility of it being too done and dry. We also ordered the giant baked potato with all the fixings and the Chicken Parmigiana.
My steak looked amazing when it arrived so I was very excited to cut into it. Imagine my shock when all the juices seeped out and covered my plate. That was the first sign to me that the steak did not sit long enough. My first bite was horrible: the steak was dry and chewy. There was little to no marbling and the steak lacked any flavor. My experiences with Ribeye is the thin layer of fat that weaves itself marking off several sections of the steak. There was no evidence of this on my cut. Unfortunately, I had to make do with the baked potato since that was very tasty chock full of butter, sour cream, chives, and bacon. My friend's Chicken Parm was also very good: it was moist, tender, and the layer of melted cheese a blessing since it imparted even more goodness to the dish. It was accompanied with a side plate of 3 deep fried raviolis in their marinara sauce, a slightly sweet and acidic tomato base, which I am more inclined to.
I was very disappointed with my steak experience here. Perhaps it was an off day, but when I am paying $55 for a steak, the expectation is to receive the entree accordingly to the pricing. That being said, my friend's meal was good and the service prompt and friendly, especially that of the staff refilling our waters and clearing off the table so to them, an easy 4 stars.
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