Fine Dining recommendations

[johndoe]

I'll be in Vegas on business soon, and would like to take some colleagues out to a decent dinner. Somewhere with great food, interesting ambiance, etc.

Somewhat pricey is fine as long as it's actually worth it.

Any suggestions?

While I'm at it, know of any clubs that have old-fashioned dancing, like, to a Sinatra-era band? Or maybe even disco? (Anything that's not techno!)

 

[shadroch]

The Flame in The El Cortez is a better steakhouse than almost ant on the strip, and is half the price.
Steakhouse in Binions is a bit more, but you get a fantastic view from its 19th floor location.
If you are on an expense account, Wynn's Steakhouse is fantastic, but be prepared to spend serious money.
Austins at Texas Station is a very good, but not a fancy place

 

[moo321]

Four Queens had a decent steakhouse. Maybe $50-70 per person.

 

[JulieCA]

There are so many great places to eat in Vegas, I can't even think of half the ones I've eaten at and totally loved.

The last one was Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, in Caesar's - seriously delicious.

 

[nottooshabby]

Sushi Samba at Palazzo!

 

[blackchipjim]

Dining suggestions

I didn't eat at the restaurants at the Pallazo but did check out the places. The prices were on the high end to say the least so I could only guess what a 75 to 100 dollar steak would taste like, The joints were definitly classy with great atmosphere inside. For entertaining I think anyone would be impressed at wolfgang Pucks or Lava but Lava is closed on mondays.

 

[palroot]

Check out Il Mulino, it is an italian restaurant in the Forum Shops attached to Caesars. I ate there a few weeks ago and it was an outstanding experience. Very expensive, expect to spend $100 to $200 per person but worth every penny in my opinion.

 

[sabre]

CUT at Palazzo has very good steak and very good service. I'll 2nd SushiSamba, but it does have a less formal atmosphere.

 

[Jack_Black]

gentlemen and lady, all fine choices. perhaps a few are a bit snobby though. If you've every heard of Peter Luger in NY, you'll know that it has been the top steakhouse 24 years in a row. Also, no snobbery. It has one of the most interesting interiors with a Teutonic inspiration. Lots of exposed and aged wood over the premises.

I find that http://www.smithandwollensky.com has a pretty close feel to that interior as well as the steak cuts. speaking of sinatra and the rat pack, you can most definitely see them eating here and planning some kinda big job.

 

[Dyepaintball12]

If none of these Restaurants have that swing music you're looking for, this show is really good:

The Rat Pack is Back!
Plaza Hotel and Casino, Downtown LV

http://www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/rat_pack.php


It's set up where you sit in tables and waitresses come throughout the show with drinks. Tickets go from $50-$80 but there isn't a bad seat in the house!

 

[shadroch]

gentlemen and lady, all fine choices. perhaps a few are a bit snobby though. If you've every heard of Peter Luger in NY, you'll know that it has been the top steakhouse 24 years in a row. Also, no snobbery. It has one of the most interesting interiors with a Teutonic inspiration. Lots of exposed and aged wood over the premises.

I find that http://www.smithandwollensky.com has a pretty close feel to that interior as well as the steak cuts. speaking of sinatra and the rat pack, you can most definitely see them eating here and planning some kinda big job.

I never thought I'd read Peter Lugers and no snobbery in the same paragraph. Lugars in NY, especially their Brooklyn location has the most obnoxious waiters in the world.
Great steak, and one of the best burgers on the planet. The ones in NY are cash only, so be forwarned.

 

[chichow]

You might get more targeted replies if you mentioned what type of food you are looking for. Steakhouse. Italian. Sushi. Ambiance. Price point, etc.

Just saying.

 

[standard toaster]

My favorite is by far The Eiffel Tower Restuarant. Not the one under the tower (Mon Abi Gabi) but the one in the tower that you take the elevator to. It has an amazing view of the bellagio fountains and the food and servers are just as amazing. The Filet is y all time favorite with the red wine sauce.

 

[bjhack]

What about a "business-casual" level of dress, i.e., no jacket/tie expected, but no golf shirts either? I'm looking for a place where my wife and I can go that would be a superb dining experience - good food, good value, good service. (isn't everybody!) We have dropped $500 (including wine) on a meal (and loved every second of it). Cuisine isn't important (steak/continental/ethnic) as long as the experience is right.

 

[aslan]

One of the newest casino's in LV, "M," is a 90 acre casino/hotel complex far south on the strip, 10 minutes from McCarren. Their Terzetto steakhouse is stocked with meats from their own family cattle ranch. They gave me a $100.00 comp for the Terzetto from one night of play on their BJ tables. I must be the unluckiest patron of theirs ever--I ordered the on-the-bone filet mignon, but was very disappointed due to uneven cooking. Since then, everyone I run into who has eaten there raves about their fine steaks. I suspect that cooking a filet on the bone is a challenge for any chef (maybe ChefJJ knows). I'll get a more standard cut next time. If you've never been to M, I think you'll enjoy the experience--customer-oriented staff, decent BJ games, and a number of fine restaurants.

 

[21forme]

I never heard of filet mignon on the bone...

 

[prankster]

Don't go to Binions. The food is great as is the view. We met this Maitre' d who was SO impressed with himself-fugheddaboudit. If Bennie saw this guy back in the day he would have fired his arrogant ass on the spot!:joker:

 

[aslan]

I never heard of filet mignon on the bone...

Me neither, until M.....and I've eaten at some fine restaurants.

 

[ChefJJ]

I suspect that cooking a filet on the bone is a challenge for any chef (maybe ChefJJ knows).

:joker: Cooking with bone-in is a double-edged sword, especially when the bone is only on one side or part of the cut. The meat cooks slower near the bone, so it will be rarer than the rest of the piece. It also helps keep in the juices, which is a big plus on meats like beef and chops. :joker:

Many have already noted earlier in the thread about steakhouse selections, so I'll throw another out there: Vic & Anthony's in the Golden Nugget downtown. :flame: Delicious!

And I'll second the Mesa Grill recommendation in Caesar's. Bobby can put a hell of a menu together.

good luck :joker:

 

[kewljason]

The Flame in The El Cortez is a better steakhouse than almost ant on the strip, and is half the price.
Steakhouse in Binions is a bit more, but you get a fantastic view from its 19th floor location.
If you are on an expense account, Wynn's Steakhouse is fantastic, but be prepared to spend serious money.
Austins at Texas Station is a very good, but not a fancy place

I personally like the Charlie Palmer Steak House at The Four Seasons Hotel. I have found it to be as good as any steakhouse I have eaten in at a more reasonable price. And that's before the 25% discount for local residents.