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| - First impressions are the hostesses with the tiny little black dresses. Yes, the attire, or lack of it, gets a person's attention as much as one may not want it to. My bride & I were asked if we had a reservation. No, we did not, so we were offered to be seated in the bar area and we took the offer. Looking around, the space is tinted red, the tables are seemingly mirrors and the seats are actually pretty comfortable.
What I did not expect was a "club" atmosphere for an upscale steakhouse. Club music was loud and more in the foreground than the background. I understand this is Vegas and the city is a 24/7 party atmosphere, but come on... this is supposed to be an upscale restaurant. The noise level made for difficult communication with our server and between ourselves.
Other than being way overpriced, the food is pretty good. The porterhouse was good, not spectacular, and not worth the $105 (for two). The creamed spinach was awesome, and the loaded potato was a bit overdone, very very dry. The wine by the glass selections were limited and very pricey.
Unprofessional behavior from the male staff - whether management or not, patting the young gals (wait staff) in the bar area on the tush (remember how they're dressed from "First impressions"), or placing your hands on their hips as you're walking by them or in an attempt to get their attention or to get them to move so you can get into their space may seem acceptable at some level or even flirtatious, but it is very unprofessional in any restaurant at any level. I must have been seated in one of the very few places in the bar area that a patron could witness these interactions.
Based on my experience, and I've been to numerous upscale steak houses between the Mid Atlantic and central Texas, by comparison this one doesn't come close to being one of the better ones. I can say I've tried it, and it's good - but not so good that it deserves any kind of hands down as good as it gets praise. Mortons, Sullivans, The Palm (DC-Tysons) and many others offer much better quality food at slightly better prices. GR, are you listening? While it's okay, I cannot say I'm a fan when I think my money would be better spent at one or more of the previously mentioned places.
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