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| - We were here to see a show, which was supposed to start at 8 pm. But when it didn't start until 9:15, we realized that we were going to have to leave before the end, since we hadn't eaten. Because of proximity, we chose to have dinner at House of Blues.
Tip #1: Bring an Alaskan seal fur parka, because you're gonna freeze. There's nothing they can do about it, since it's controlled by Mandalay Bay. Our waitress brought me some linen napkins to throw over my shoulders, which did nothing. But then, without being asked, the wonderful manager, Melody, came over with a t-shirt that she gave to me (no backsies!) to help warm me up. Now that is service! We had an enjoyable time talking with her after our dinner, and it's so gratifying to feel like a valued customer.
We didn't feel like ordering a ton of food, so after ordering my customary Riesling, we started by sharing a veggie flatbread. It was different and delicious, with pesto, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, broccolini, and a few more items. We also shared the Angus beef meatloaf, which had a mushroom and bell pepper sauce, but happily, it wasn't drowning the meatloaf; it was also topped with fried onion strings and served with veggies and smashed potatoes. The meatloaf tasted very good, but I'm not a fan of soft meatloaf, which this was. My husband thought it was great.
Even though House of Blues has terrific ratings on Yelp, I never expected to be as pleased as I was. I'd love to be able to give it 5 stars, but shivering even with the t-shirt, and fabulous live music that was simply ear-shattering, is enough for me to have to take it down a notch. The food, the service, and above all, the manager, made up for it in spades.
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