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| - Aw man, this place could get five stars for the view alone. Even though I've been to Vegas a number of times over the past ten years or so, I've never been up to the top of the Stratosphere. Having dinner at the "Top of the World" is an experience you have to try at least once if you go to Vegas, and could quite possibly be voted "Most Romantic Dining Spot" in Vegas if it hasn't already been voted that.
Having said all that, dinner comes second to the spectacular views of the city that you get from being that high. Yeah sure, you could go down the road and experience something similar with the Eiffel Tower Experience, but 1) the Eiffel Tower isn't that high and 2) you're still outdoors and subject to the elements. Whereas if you were to have dinner at Top of the World you have a better 360 degree view and you're indoors in climate controlled A/C.
My grandma actually took me out to dinner here so she knew the whole procedure for getting the most out of our experience. She made our reservations for just the right time, early evening, just before the sun started to set. That way as we ate the sun would set and we could see the city both in daylight (before we ate) and at night (by the end of our meal). She also said that when you make reservations and again when you show up, you have to specifically ask to be seated next to the window in order to get a window table (which are the tables with the best views). Otherwise if you don't say anything they seat you on the inside tables instead.
With pretty much everything set for perfect viewing we enjoyed a great natural show as the city came to life at night with all the lights as we enjoyed our dinner. Now I guess on to the food portion of my experience?
I got a New York Strip steak which was pretty good. I was also able to taste the fillet mignon with a really great sauce. However, probably what stood out from the whole dish was my side order of potato au gratin. Man it was so cheesy and creamy. Very tasty. The food didn't fail to disappoint. The prices are a little higher than what I'm used to, but then again and usually don't eat at high-end restaurants to often. I didn't think the prices were outrageous though. No shorts and t-shirts here either. You gotta dress it up at least a little bit.
Can't say enough about that view. Pretty surreal and amazing.
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