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| - I have to admit that I was ready for cheese, and not the classy fromage, French kind of way. However, there was nothing in the least bit tacky or cheesy about the Eiffel Tower Restaurant.
The elevator ride to the restaurant builds anticipation and a pristine, gorgeous open kitchen done up in white and copper greets you as you step off the elevator. Delicious smells and pastries on display hint at a delectable meal to come.
The atmosphere is perfect-moody reds and low lighting with spectacular views of the strip. Making a 5pm reservation guarantees a table near the windows, and the view of the Bellagio Fountains doing their choreographed dance was a reward for eating on the senior schedule (Though the 5pm timing did work perfectly in that it allowed for us to make Le Rev at 7pm at the Wynn without breaking a sweat). Seeing the fountains from above, in my opinion, was even more impressive as one could perceive the pattern of their movement in a different way.
The service was also stellar. Our waiter was attentive and present without being distracting or overbearing. He asked immediately if we had time constraints and worked to get us out with plenty of time, offering the souffle up front to ensure it was ready on time (I imagine they do this across the board, but I was psyched that he asked because I would have otherwise).
And the food....Oh, the food! I typically do not eat much bread (Nutritionist, endurance events, blah blah), but the baguette was well worth the splurge. It was just the right amount of sweet, was perfectly soft and yet flaky all at once. I'm not sure I've had better bread in France! The hubby, who is typically even more nutrition conscious than I am, had two slices!
I had the New York Steak and would have eaten every last bite, were I not saving room for dessert. It was the most perfect medium-well I've ever had, and the truffle sauce made it all the more delicious. I also sampled the crispy potatoes and the brussels sprouts. We joked that the potatoes we "tots for grownups" as they had a perfectly crispy shell but were the consistency of mashed potatoes inside. We may or may not have fought over the last one.The brussels sprouts, while not gaining points for health due to the fact that they are sauteed and served with bacon, were magically delicious.
The souffle was also perfect. We went with pistachio, which is certainly an unconventional choice, but it was remarkable. The nutty flavor of the pistachio balanced out the sweetness of the souffle. The Eiffel Tower Restaurant is certainly a slice of la bonne vie.
One item to note: If you're male, make sure you're wearing a collared shirt. I had a great time picking on my husband who elected to wear a swanky sweater without a collared shirt and was asked to borrow a jacket to wear.
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