Wow I expected much more from one of the Venetian's flagship eateries.
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I stepped up to the plate as I was debating between the Grand Lux & the new burger joint Rattlecan. I opted for the tried and true and struck out several times.
I had no wait to be seated and as I was guided to my table I almost wiped out as I slipped on the greasy floor in front of one of the kitchen door. STRIKE ONE!.
After studying hard to read the menu in the very dimly lit back of the resturant I decided on several items for dinner.
FOOD ORDERED:
Salisbury Chopped Kobe Steak
House Green Salad
A guy (manager?) came to me about 10 min after I ordered and told me that the chef did not like the look of the kobe beef, and would not serve it customers. This tells me that they didn't have any kobe beef. Regaudless, I had to pick another choice now almost 20 min into the trip. STRIKE TWO!
FOOD Re-ORDERED:
Chicken Royale and Shrimp Scampi
House Green Salad
WHAT I GOT:
House Green Salad ... my salad and it was very good the blue cheese dressing was exceptional (although they charged me extra for it) 4****Stars
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Chicken Royale and Shrimp Scampi ... I was pretty suprised by the entree it had lightly breaded shrimp in a citrius tasting cream sauce, masted potatoes grilled green beans and a thin piece of fried chicken with scallions. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tvJj23joNXjio7SdhYC5QA&userid=EMMzx-gGDKsU4enmbae6dw
This was not like any scampi I'd ever eaten nor was the chicken although tender very "royal". Both tasted ok but I was not thrilled with what I got. The Mashed potatoes wer good as were the beans even though they were cold.
I finished my meal, the buss lady took away my plates and I waited for my check. And waited, and waited until I finally flagged down another waitress who said she'd inform my waitress, and I waited some more. Finally after 15 min I got a check then had to wait 5 more min for her to run my card. STRIKE THREE!
Grand Lux Cafe YOU're OUT!
The Grand Lux Cafe is is a very nice place with great atmosphere, maybe a tad too dark but it needs to really work on the service.
I will not return to Grand Lux Cafe.