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| - This was our 2nd time at Oscars. Our first experience was an "Oh Wow!". Our 2nd time there was a bit of a disappointment.
To start things off, the cocktail waitress inside the bar had no clue about the custom drinks on the menu. She wasn't even familiar with the names of the drinks! After ordering our cocktails, our table became available. The hostess said that she would have the cocktail waitress bring our drinks to the table. It took 15 minutes to finally get our drinks. My martini was supposed to have bleu cheese olives; and it had regular olives instead. I did finally get them; but it took the cocktail waitress a couple more requests and another 15 minutes. I was also surprised that they couldn't transfer my bar tab to the dinner check.
Moving on to dinner, the seafood that my wife and mother ordered was very good. My prime rib, the Oscar bone-in cut, was at least 50% fat! This cut of meat should have never left the kitchen. The real kicker is that it was cold. Not just lukewarm or cool....but COLD. I sent it back where I think they just poured hot au-jus on it because it still wasn't very warm.
As for the service, I was disappointed in our waiter. He never even acknowledged my mother's birthday, even though I informed the hostess upon checking in (and tipped her $20!). When the waiter brought my prime rib after I sent it back, he did not wait while I tested, nor did he ever check back to see if I was satisfied with my entree. At the end of the meal, he commented as to how much of the prime rib was still left on the plate. I replied that it was all fat that was left...and he simply laughed!
I expect excellent food and excellent service when enjoying a fine restaurant, especially when the average bill at Oscar's is around $100 per person. I am sorry to say that I will not recommend this restaurant to others, nor will I go back. One or two small mistakes, I can understand; but a series of them throughout the night is unacceptable! The service and overall experience at Oscar's was just plain sloppy. There are too many other amazing restaurants in Las Vegas that get it right every time.
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