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| - I am in Vegas every year in January on business. I discovered this restaurant a few years ago when it was called Mixx. It has been Rivea the last two years and is amazing in every way.
I had three client dinners at Rivea in 2016 and three client dinners this past week. The décor and view are breathtaking and sure to impress. I have been fortunate enough to usually get a table next to the floor to ceiling windows, which offer the best views of Vegas in the city! Service has been always impeccable. If you are looking for a Vegas restaurant for business meetings, you will find that Rivea is perfect for holding a conversation without yelling in each other's ears - something that is unusual in the other restaurants I have dined.
The cocktails are hand-crafted and it is hard to pick a favorite, though I love the Cowboy Hunting, a bourbon drink with amoretto, lemon juice, and a little chili pepper for a kick. Rivea is known for its bison, which melts in your mouth. Several of my guests have had it and loved it. Some other hits are the lamb chops, strip steak, scallops, and fish for entrees. All of the appetizers are great but one of the favorites is the sautéed shrimp and calamari.
The desserts are absolutely beautiful, though I seldom have room for one. My favorite when I do is the lemon tart with blueberries. A lot of the desserts come with a fresh sorbet. The lemon tart dessert had a lemon basil sorbet which was divine!
Bianca is one of the staff who has been there for a while and is lovely and gracious. And she remembers me from year to year, so that is nice :)
I can't wait to return next January!
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