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| - I had to think for a bit before writing this review. Not because it was on either spectrum of good or bad but more so because it was a mix.
Let me start by first saying i was shocked when i saw the restaurant especially since i was in the Orleans. At first sight it looks quite fancy and upscale so to say. The decor was modern, simple yet elegant. The welcoming zone was open and gave the feel of a posh uptown restaurant. 5 stars.
We had a reservation and we were a little early, I was a bit put off when they said we had to wait till our reservation time especially when I realized later more than half the restaurant was empty. Reservations are not required so it makes me wonder how long we would have had to wait if we just walked in. 2 stars.
Nonetheless, we waited and started with a drink at the bar. While we were waiting, a bartendar was experimenting with some drinks and poured a little taste for each guest sitting at the bar. That was nice, it got us all talking and chatting. Social discussions help create comfort.
We were seated at our table (mind you 5 min after our set reservation time and 20 min after we arrived) which is when I realized the restaurant was half empty. Our server, Alex welcomed us right away, explained the menu and suggested a few items. Alex was extremely attentive, friendly and alert. He touched our table just the right amount of times. Our busser was also very attentive & friendly. So the first "wow" of the night was when the manager, Madeline came up to me and acknowledged my allergy to peanuts. One of the guests had asked the busser if any of the bread had peanuts since he had mentioned macadamia nuts in one of the many types of breads offered in the basket, which is how we assumed the manager was alerted. I know they do this in fine dining establishments which is why i was shocked when it was done here. We started with 2 dozen oysters which were fantastic! 5 stars.
I found a new wine I like too! We ordered 2 bottles of the Paraduxx. Loved it!! 5 stars.
I ordered th Australian lobster which came with 2 tails and I was quite pleased with how large they were. Alex even offered to detail them and take the meat out for me, nice added service. 5 stars.
Other items at our table: 3 stars.
ABCD Wedge salad - fresh and a healthy portion
Tomato Bisque soup - nice presentation, so-so flavor
Kobe beef meatballs - not impressed, tasted like any regular meatball
Bleu cheese potato scallops - doesn't taste like bleu cheese at all
Baked potato - huge potato
Truffle frites - just thin French fries
Button mushrooms and onions - great taste
Brussel sprouts - delicious!!
So let me say disclose this first, the table was comprised of people who are mostly food coniseours, a few whom also work in the fine dining aspects of F&B. It was quite a disappointment that everything (service, apps, wine) was pretty top notch until the steaks all came out. All the steaks (5 ordered) were ordered med rare, one came out well done and had to be sent back to be remade, one was rare and the other 3 were medium rare on the outside but the closer you got to the bone it was rare or well done on the inside. For being a steakhouse it was a bit of a disappointment for their signature cuisine. 2 stars.
Near the end of our meal most of us ordered after dinner cocktails or coffee. I had a sambuca and espresso which was presented quite nicely. Those that had coffee had asked for more but it never came. One of the guests had said I guess it doesn't matter anymore since they dropped the check. 3 stars.
Overall, the service was great with the exception of the very end. Alex was great and well educated on the menu & wine list. The lobster tails were delicious and a generous size. Presentation overall was above average. Steak not pleased. We maybe back since we are locals but with so many other steakhouses in Vegas and prices pretty much the same, a place needs to stand out and I'm not sure that occured this trip.
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