Restaurants
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Canaletto |
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| Caneletto, located at The Venetian, features Chef Gianpaolo Putzu as he serves from the very unique flavors of Venice. Reservations can be made by calling (702) 733-0070.... Continue. | ||
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Craftsteak |
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| Craftsteak is conveniently located at the MGM Grand and serves from an a la carte menu of fine cuts and fresh seafood.... Continue. | ||
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Morton’s The Steakhouse |
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| Less than a mile away from the Las Vegas Strip surrounded by the glitz and glamour of top casinos and entertainment venues. Located at the corner of Paradise and Flamingo R... Continue. | ||
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N9NE Steakhouse |
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| N9NE is a Las Vegas steakhouse located at The Palms Resort Casino. For reservations please call 702.933.9900.... Continue. | ||
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SW Steakhouse |
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| Fine dining at the Wynn Las Vegas resort. A wide variety of prime steaks and chops, poultry and seafood. Winner of... Continue. | ||
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Trader Vic’s |
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| Trader Vic's is located in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. You can make reservations by calling 702.405.4700 or online at Open Table!... Continue. | ||
March 31st, 2009 at 6:40 pm
@jentiki
I write this review from the perspective of someone who is deeply entrenched in the “tiki” culture and lives 15 minutes from Trader Vic’s flagship restaurant in Emeryville, CA. Your mileage may vary.
The tiki community was thrilled to hear that there would be a new Trader Vic’s in Las Vegas. Then we got a look at it and hearts fell. The Vegas Vic’s is like no other Vic’s around, and not in a good way. Trader Vic’s, the brand, is about the original faux polynesian hideaways made popular in the ’40s and ’50s. They are cluttered, dim, and moody. When in a Trader Vic’s restaurant, one should be able to imagine, without closing one’s eyes, that they are in a tropical island hideaway in the South Pacific.
Trader Vic’s in Las Vegas is huge, bright, airy, and modern! The look is much more “contemporary tropical” and is clearly targeted at the hip, younger, “old stuff sucks” crowd. Now, I’ll admit that I actually really liked the decor and would not mind hanging out there, if they only called it something else. Call it “Tropical Tony’s” or “Paradise on the Strip”.
And let’s please change the name of the drink they call a Mai Tai. It’s Trader Vic’s, for heaven’s sake! “Trader” Vic Bergeron invented the Mai Tai! Why can’t they get that one thing right?! The drink I received was clearly made from a mix and contained ingredients that should never go in a Mai Tai, yet it did not have the critical mint garnish. It wasn’t a bad drink, it just wasn’t a Mai Tai!
The food was hit and miss. Our appetizer was quite good, but my salad was mediocre. My companion had better luck with his entree.
In summary, don’t go expecting a traditional Trader Vic’s experience, you’ll be sorely disappointed. However, if you want a slightly over-priced decent meal and drinks in a bright, shiny space, or on a patio overlooking the strip, give it a try. You could definitely do worse.