I love this place!
I can't afford to eat here.
Compromise: We go and order small plates and drinks at the bar.
I tend to judge restaurants immediately by the type of bottled water they serve. Acqua Panna is almost always a good sign. Every thing I've eaten here has been exquisite, but I've been less then thrilled with their quite expensive signature drinks...now we stick to their reds by the glass.
Tip: Eiffel Tower Restaurant is usually one of the more affordable spots to watch New Years and July 4th fireworks. You can eat a prix fixe menu, or just eat/drink at the bar and pay the special event cover (I think it was $50 last year).
There is bar seating that faces directly out onto the strip, with a stunning view of the bellagio fountains. Even at the main bar...lovely views.
And if you are ballin like that, and have dinner, there is hardly a bad seat in the house.
Enjoy!