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| - I have not been to Mon Ami Gabi for about 10 years. I don't remember it being too great, but I thought I would give it another try last week. I was traveling in Vegas for work, and having dinner solo that evening. I went in around 8:30pm and sat at the bar. The first thing I noticed was the numerous servers standing around, and just chatting with each other. They were definitely overstaffed.
I got the bartenders attention, and ordered a glass of Bordeaux. I was bothered that she served it to me in a small white wine glass. I noticed that other patrons were served in Bordeaux glasses, but she elected to just quickly give it to me. She even opened a new bottle, and did no offer me a taste.
This was basically how the entire meal went for me. I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt, and she definitely gave the attention to an older gentleman wearing a suit at the end of the bar. I usually don't weigh service as an issue at restaurants, but I do take offense when I am ignored for wearing a t-shirt, or if nobody says goodbye to me when i leave. I definitely had an experience with both of these at the restaurant.
To eatm I had the filet and a side salad. Both were mediocre, and nothing fantastic. If I was rating the food alone, this would be a 3 star dinner. However, the service clearly makes me drop Mon Ami down by at least a star. In my opinion, for the price, 2 stars is very generous. I suggest passing and trying another french bistro (Bouchon or DB Brasserie).
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