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| - Consistently my favorite steakhouse in Vegas. I would recommend making reservations a couple days in advance especially for peak dining times. If you have a total rewards card they do accept it here.
The ambiance is classy without being pretentious and boasts an intimate/romantic vibe. We arrived early and enjoyed a few glasses of wine from the bar in the waiting area. Our server was Mario and I can't say enough good things about him but, he is definitely the best server I have had anywhere in the past 6 months.
For me the portion size of the filet with a few sides was enough for my friend and I to split, especially after the popovers they bring to the table. They have an extensive wine list with a selection for every dish.
Popovers: Served with butter and sea salt. Be careful these are dangerously good and you will fill up fast. This time they gave us a little recipe card with them so I will definitely try to recreate them at home.
Duck Liver Pate: This came out compliments of the chef. I am normally not a fan since it's usually so gamy but, it wasn't here. It was smooth, creamy and mild in flavor.
Ceaser Salad: The salad was good but, I felt the dressing lacked the bold and robust flavor that it had on previous visits.
Filet: Juicy, flavorful, tender and cooked to the exact temperature we requested. The pad of butter on top really gives it that something extra and I always order the blue cheese sauce on the side because it's a must have.
Veal Chop: I am not a fan of veal however, I took the opportunity to take a bite of my friends. It was a perfect medium, juicy and very lean. If I wasn't such a steak fan I would probably order this next time.
Sides:
Mashed Potatoes: So creamy and bordering on the edge of runny but, flavorful.
Stuffed Mushroom Caps: Hearty flavored filling and the mushroom caps were done without being mushy.
Hen of the Woods Mushrooms: A perfect accompaniment to the flavor of the steak and a large portion size.
Dessert: We chose the almond joy dessert off of the daily specials list and we were not disappointed with the artistry, creativity or flavors. Mario also brought out a small brownie bite for all of us and even though I liked the almond joy better they were moist and well executed.
You can go elsewhere and pay a lot more for lackluster service and overpriced steaks on the strip that don't taste as good as this place but, I prefer consistency in every way.
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