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Date: May 24, 2009 @ 11:38 PM
Occasion: Weekend Getaway with Boyfriend and My Whole Family
Venue: Vegas, Baby! Smith and Wollensky is a steak/lobster restaurant on the strip across from Monte Carlo.
Ambiance/Decor: Americana. Could be used as a venue for Gangster Movies in the 30's. Rustic Wood Tables. Real clothtowels in the bathroom instead of papertowels.
Social Scene: Loud and rowdy group of friends at one table dressed to the nines. Two couples (including me and boyfriend) trying to have a quiet dinner in Vegas.
Service: Excellent!
What we ordered:
Salud!: A glass of Smith and Wollensky Napa Reserve $18
Iced Tea $ 4.75
Food: 2 Whole Lobsters and 10 oz Steak for me and BF $59 each
4 pcs Oysters on Half-Shell $16
Total: $193.90 including tax and tip
Overall:
1. Being with my Asian family who loves buffets, BF and I wanted to have a nice quiet dinner by ourselves that will not include stuffing ourselves with 40 dishes. So, we sneaked out!
2. Believe it or not, the restaurants on the strip were closed at 11PM except the bars and clubs. Smith and Wollensky was the only place that was open until midnight. That's how we ended here by accident.
3. The dinner was disappointing considering how expensive it was. The steak was burnt (no,not charbroiled) dry and bland that BF and I ended up dipping the steak in the sauce that came for the lobster. The small lobster came with a rich sauce and hot melted butter on the side. It was rubbery. BF said maybe because we were the last customers for the evening. Not good enough excuse for a $200 dinner!
4. If you are in Vegas, skip this place. There are so many fine dining available out there!
I'll keep this review short and sweet since WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS. One thing's for sure though, Boyfriend and I had a memorable and romantic weekend in Las Vegas! ;)