We're looking for a really nice place to have a great dinner. Price doesn't matter. Nor does location on the strip. Probably not ethnic food (Italian, Mexican) or a place that has mainly just steaks. We still remember a great dinner we had there about 25 years ago. I think the casino is long gone--can't even remember the name. And that time it actually was ethnic food--Chinese, I think. A very pretty, elegant place with a 6 or 7 course meal and great service. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Sue

I like Canaletto at the Venetian a lot, and Chinois at Caesars, but those are more on the ethnic side for sure....maybe Drai's in the Barbary Coast?

read reviews here:

http://www.ratelasvegas.com/hotelrest/rlist.html

This is the Europe forum btw.

In any event, I always like eating at Mon Ami Gabi. I tried Chinois and it's okay but not really 'authentic' Chinese food as we have in San Francisco. But it's allright. Spago's, however, I didn't care for-sort of like airline food.

Hmmm...I'm in the wrong forum actually.

We ate at the Palm in the Ceasers Forum Shops and it was quite wonderful. And I have always had great dinners at Spago, across the way.

TheEiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris is very nice. Lovely views and great food!

We loved Mikado Japanese at Mirage!

I agree, the Eiffel Tower at the Paris was our best dinner. Pricey, but worth it.

Also liked Circus, Circus Steakhouse. If you want a great steak/meal at a decent price.

Bally's Sterling Champagne Brunch. Worth every penny and then some.

Pearl at MGM was our best. Eiffel Tower was our worst, so go figure. The fois gras was terrible.

VooDoo Lounge at the Rio....wonderful! And we'll be returning one week from tonight!

Daniel Boulud's at the Wynn is really good.. the food,view and service was outstanding. French food has never tasted better. The water show is a real treat too.
Elegant but understated. Great wine list.

Is the Palm at Ceasers part of a chain? I've eaten at the Palm in Denver.

Sue

If you want to venture off the Strip I highly recommend Rosemary's. It is one of the best restaurants in town. Impeccable food/service. The chef/owner was once executive chef to Lagasse. Serve fish, steak, veal, lamb...EXCELLENT!!!!

The Palm is a small upscale chain, like Ruth Chris or Mortons. Not sure how many they have. The original, I believe, is in Beverly Hills. They are famous for their huge lobsters and other seafood, steak. Our food was simply wonderful and the service was amazing.

I'd HIGHLY recommend Michael's at the Barbary Coast. It's pricey, but the staff is the most attentive you will ever come across. The dinner is a real experience and the presentation, unlike anything I've ever seen. It's a small room, seats about 50. The decor is traditional Vegas, red velvet and mahogany with very highback queen anne style chairs. You MUST have reservations. There are 2 seatings nightly, I believe at 6 and 9pm only. You WILL not be disappointed. It's located in the Barbary Coast and unless you know about the place, it's very easy to miss. There's a small door to enter the restaurant in the back of the casino. If you go, please post and tell me what you thought.

I've eaten at Il Fornaio. Does Canaletto have the same menu?

Sue

Aureole for upscale. Nobu for sushi.

Note, the Palms is for 20-somethings; its like spring break.

The free meal?

Probably Lutece. I ate solo at the bar and the manager and bartender were so sweet to me and that is why it was such a memorable meal.

Best meal for the price: Ellis Island Casino prime rib, and anything else there for that matter. Good food at incredibly inexpensive prices.

We've been to the Eiffel Tower Restaurant and also Top of the World at the Stratosphere, twice for each, and had excellent meals, service, and views for all of them.

The Hilton has a wonderful, old-time steakhouse that is also good and has great atmosphere - at least it did a couple of years ago. The way places come and go in Vegas, it might not be there any more.