Good food not so great service.
For some reason I enjoy a hearty meal on Sundays, so I decided that I would give Emerils a try. Came straight to the MGM from the MCcarran Rental Car Center because I wanted to take advantage of the lunch menu. My server didn't seem to enthused to see a solo diner in her section. It was very obvious because she focused all her attention on the tables directly in front of me and those on the side. She treated me as if my money was no good...that's too bad blondie because I am usually a VERY good tipper but you pissed me off. I really wish I had that overly accommodating friendly gentleman waiter because that would have given me a better overall dining experience. I would have given Emeril's 4 stars for the food. However, I had to deduct 1 star because the service needs a serious overhaul. Overall, the food was really good. Here's what I ordered:
Gumbo $7.00 -
VERY disappointing! It had precooked skimpy shrimp and pea sized andouille sausage that you need a microscope to see. Honestly, it tasted straight out of a soup can. Campbells makes a better gumbo than this. Sorry Emeril, I suggest you go back to the drawing board on the gumbo.
Pan Roast $24.00 -
Two small medallions of fish, shrimp and I believe pea sized andouille sausage in Cajun spices over rice). DELICIOUS! I was a bit skeptical after that boxed gumbo experience, but the pan roast was phenomenal. I added Emerils Kicked Up Green Pepper Sauce for an extra kick. loved the sauce so much that I purchased some to take back home.
Emerils Kicked Up Green Sauce $2.80. The bomb!!!
Butter Bread Pudding in Warm Whiskey Sauce - Comped because their was a glitch with my reservation. They even included a scoop of delicious cinamon ice cream. OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Ice Tea $3.00
Grand Total - $39.54 before tip
If you love Emeril and you just have to check Emeril's New Orleans Fish Hose off your list, consider going for lunch.