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Alizé
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
Palms Casino Resort4321 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 951-7000
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 5:30 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
138 reviews for Alizé
Review Highlights
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"My husband had the 5 course tasting menu." In 10 reviews -
"I chose the Dover Sole Amandine for my entree." In 13 reviews -
"Started with foie gras and marinated lobster salad." In 21 reviews
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138 reviews in English
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Review from Pascal M.
3/26/2012
Don't know how. But a drunk and crazy, possibly homeless guy, got into the restaurant and screamed, "Y'ALL GOT SOME RED BEANS AND RICE IN THIS MOTHA *expletive deleted*?!?!? Truly hilarious, made our night. If you've been in up here, you'd understand how strange this was. I mean, how the hell did the guy get through security, up the elevator, past the host, and all the way to a table. Priceless!
Anywhoo, our dinner was very good. It was a while back, but all I know is the view alone is worth the visit. When we dined, there was a whole bunch of heat lightening going on in the distance, simply beautiful atmosphere.
Most of what we had is no longer on the menu. So wont go trying to guess my way through a dinner we had over 2 years ago. Their plating was masterful, unforgettable drink list (aperitifs, cocktails, wines, cordials, etc.), and beautiful decor. The food was good, but we felt slightly let down due to our high expectations and the total cost. However, I would not say the total experience wasn't worth it. We had a very fun time.
Alize has a beautiful view, with equally beautiful cuisine. Dining here will likely be an unforgettable experience. -
Review from Al C.
Alhambra, CA
5/14/2012
Another trip to Vegas and the wife loves French food so I thought I would take her to Alize. Its at the top of Palms Casino and we got a corner table with an awesome view of the Vegas strip! The restaurant itself has minimal decor. One cool thing was the wine list came out on ipads so you can just choose whatever category and scroll down. We decided on the 7 course tasting menu. Overall it was good but did not meet my high expectations.
Tiger Poached Shrimp- I'm not a big fan of cold shrimp. This dish was just average although the hazelnuts really added a nice crunch and excellent toasty flavor.
Diver Scallops- My favorite of the menu. Scallops were nicely cooked although kinda thin. Very herby broth with a great flavor.
Duo of Foie Gras- Sauteed Foie was excellent but this is something that every restaurant has and hey..... how can you mess up foie? The other foie was a foie terrine mille feuille. Nice foie flavor but nothing that wowed me.
Duck Breast- Actually a very nice smokey flavored duck breast. But, I got just 3 thin slices and there was some tendon running through it that made it chewy.
Rib Eye- Perfect medium rare, nice smokiness, and an almost crispy crust that was oh so good.
Macerated Strawberries and Funnel Cake- I've had this at every fair I've ever been to so I was kinda disappointed with this. Tasted just like every other strawberry and funnel cake I've ever had.
Chocolate Yuzu Custard- Very chocolatey, creamy texture, kinda semi-bitter.
The service was impeccable, everyone was very nice and acomodating. All in all a nice evening but I don't know that I had a wow moment at this restaurant. -
Review from Adam M.
Ann Arbor, MI
2/16/2012
What a view!!! Real nice decor, professional service, and prices that I could tolerate (when in Vegas) make this place a winner.
I'll be back - thanks Andre! -
Review from Norm K.
I went to Alizé for their Valentine's menu (only one choice last night) and I enjoyed my experience. First, one cannot write a review without mentioning the extraordinary view. It is amazing! I was seated at 5:30 when they opened, and it was just getting dusk and I watched the lights come turn on as the Strip came to its night brightness. On to the food.
I started with an amuse-bouche of caramelized onion and white truffle panna cotta with apricot confiture and green onion. The panna cotta didn't strike me as being something special but the apricot confiture was superb! The amuse-bouche did the job though with a good start.
For the first course, I chose Andrés foie gras terrine with port poached figs, toasted brioche, and cinnamon pear preserve. This was good. The foie gras was as I expected but once again, the fruit took center stage. The poached fig was amazing!
For course 2, I chose the crispy lobster and St. André cheese croustillant with grapefruit emulsion and minced chives. There was a seafood taste to the croustillant, but I wouldn't have guessed lobster. The St. André came through nicely. I've eaten enough St. André to recognize the flavor and it was good. The grapefruit emulsion was excellent. Again the fruit shines brightly. The croustillant was served with mixed greens with a cucumber and balsamic vinaigrette. The menu said served with or without herbed goat cheese but I was unaware of anyone near me being given a choice. There was no goat cheese.
Then a palate cleanser of passion fruit sorbet. The menu said it was to be lemon kiwi sorbet, but it didn't matter. The passion fruit was perfect.
For course 3 I chose the pan roasted veal loin with rosemary and bacon polenta, haricot verts, and mixed mushrooms. The veal was very tasty and very tender. The haricot verts were in a small bunch that was tied with a green onion tie. The presentation was super. I thought the sauce was OK. I expected it to be richer, but the menu said veal jus and that's about what it was. The bacon polenta was the star of this dish.
Last course, dessert, was a trio of small desserts. In the middle of the plate was a large strawberry, a shortbread cookie in the shape of a heart, and some chocolate fondue in a cup with a heart shaped piece of white chocolate on top. To the right, the compartment held a Meyer lemon biscuit with a blackberry sauce and poppy seed gaufrette. There was also one fresh blackberry. Finally, the left compartment had a white chocolate and macadamia torte with caramelized florentine. There were two standouts in the trio of desserts. The chocolate fondue was ridiculously wonderful and rich. The other star was the white chocolate and macadamia torte.
Service was superb! There were a number of servers and bus people for each table. Dishes were briefly explained when they were brought, and refills of iced tea were never asked for--just delivered.
I was surprised that they added 18% gratuity to everyone's check. The menu stated that so it was no surprise. The check says (18% - Lrg party 18) and my waiter pointed it out to me when he left the check. I guess he got a bit screwed as I would tip 20% for service as good as this, but since they were insisting, he got the 18% with no additional, albeit I could have added more on. Didn't they trust people to tip reasonably on Valentine's Day?
I might come back to bring my wife for dinner. The price is not justified by the food, but the view is certainly worth a lot. -
Review from Abbie A.
Las Vegas, NV
4/19/2012
Beautiful view + awesome view! Came here during Las Vegas restaurant week and they had a great deal going on. 3 choose for $50...great price! My filet mignon melted in my mouth with its juiciness. Paired it with a glass of white wine. Ambience was goodalong with the phenomenal service. Highly recommended!
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Review from Liza T.
San Francisco, CA
Alize is located at the 56th floor of Palms. It definitely has the most amazing views of Las Vegas. (add star)
I love the atmosphere. The restaurant itself is very beautiful. Perfect lighting, romantic and intimate. The service was attentive and professional, except our server looked a little bit serious. If he can smile more, will be better.
For Appetizers:
-Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roulade, Marinated Tomatoes, Egg Mimosa
Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
***It was so good. Very creative and nice presentation. Fine ingredients and I especially like the tomatoes. The only thing that I don't like is the cream cheese was a little bit too salty.
-Crispy Sautéed Medallions of Calamari, Frisée, Clementines, AlmondsFennel Purée
***Very interesting dish. The crispy calamari was flavorful.
For Entrée:
-Ahi Tuna - I like it so much. The Ahi Tuna was fresh and tasty with the very creative sides. The whole dish was amazing.
-Pan Seared Duck Breast, Foie Gras & Black Truffle Sausage, Spaghetti Squash, with Huckleberry Sauce
***The duck breast was very tender and juicy.
Kinda disappointed from the dessert. It tasted ok.
Overall, the whole dining experience was wonderful. Definitely one of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas. -
Review from Jordan B.
Los Angeles, CA
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
This was one of my favorite restaurant experiences I can remember. I went to Las Vegas with my girlfriend over Thanksgiving Weekend 2011 to get away, and wanted to plan one nice dinner for her. We were staying at the Palms (where this restaurant is located on the top floor) and decided to try the hotel's French cuisine.
Boy were were impressed. They honored my requested for a window table and put us in the very corner by the windows with two sides of Las Vegas night view right next to us. Gorgeous!
The service was impeccable. Aside from a little spillage blunder the food runner made on our tablecloth (it's okay, we didn't judge), the entire front of house staff that interacted with us was timely, friendly, efficient, and kept us eating and drinking at a perfect pace.
The food was outstanding. I can't remember the last time I've enjoyed food that much. Every bite was like a foodgasm!
While I can't remember the dessert we tried, here's what we had before that:
Pan Seared Foie Gras
Fuji Apples & Almond Crumble
Crème Anglaise, Port Reduction
**Wouldn't normally be a fan of Foie Gras, but this dish practically melted in our mouths...outstanding.
Honey Almond Crusted Rack of Colorado Lamb
Spicy Apricot Couscous, Curried Zucchini Fritter
Harissa Lamb Jus
**The honey almond taste was incredible, the port reduction was a great touch of flavor, and the fritter had great texture and was delicious!
Roasted Venison Loin
Venison Osso Buco & Bacon Croustillant, Chestnut Confit, Polenta Cake
Red Currant Purée & Poivrade Sauce
**The Red Currant Puree and Poivrade Sauce made an already savory venison loin that much better.
Possibly the most romantic and satisfying dinners out I've ever had. Thanks Alize, I'll recommend you to my Vegas-going friends! -
Review from Priscilla S.
Alameda, CA
1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Amazing.
The view was amazing, the food was amazing and the service was phenomenal.
I came with three friends and all of us ordered the Christmas tasting menu. Foie gras, calamari, rib-eye... My god, it was an experience. One of the best 7-course meals I have tried thus far. The waiter suggested an amazingly mixed cocktail...that hit the spot and the other wait service were all just as amazing, accommodating and polite. I'm a sucker for pretentious gimick, so i tickled me pick with all the bougie etiquettes on par.
From left side serving to the announcement of every course, we were all impressed with the attentiveness of the staff. This is definitely customer service at it's best and it's so incredibly refreshing to see waiters who take their jobs seriously and yet still seemingly enjoy working.
The decoration was clean and beautiful. As mentioned countless time, ambiance is incredibly important to me. I love the lighting and the whole atmosphere. It was definitely a worthy experience.
I paid $175 for my whole meal and I think it was worth every cent! From my cocktail to a SEVEN course meal that left me so full, I'm definitely coming back if I have the chance! -
Review from Talisha M.
Miami, FL
12/19/2011
Phenomenal view!
Great experience. Dover sole good but the truffles potato mash was incredible. I also loved the music selection and great eclectic drinks.
Definitely one of best restaurants in the city. -
Review from Xander C.
Mountain View, CA
4/23/2012
I came here in 2009, and was underwhelmed. great view, but the food was not quite michelin star quality (almost like it was trying too hard).
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Review from Robert W.
PORTER RANCH, CA
1/5/2012
Went there for New Year's Eve. Had been once before a couple of years ago. On both occasions we were there with another couple....good friends and "foodies" also.
In short, it's a great restaurant. The view is breathtaking of course. But what is actually a bit surprising is that the food and service are also outstanding. Surprising because the restaurant is in the Palms so it could easily get by selling the great view (while serving mediocre food), to the Kim Kardashian crowd. But it takes itself very seriously, and it seems to exist in a world apart from the rest of the hotel.
In short....a great experience that will not disappoint. -
Review from Rich P.
Naperville, IL
10/25/2011
I don't hand out alot of 5-Star ratings, but in my opinion Alize deserves one. Where should I start...the amaziing view of the Las Vegas skyline and strip from atop the Palms is simply awesome. Everyone I encountered from Nikki who took my reservation and made a few special requests come to reality to the hostess and wait staff was perfect. The food was also amazing, I had the Dover Sole which was the best fish entree I have ever had in my life, prefectly prepared, perfectly portioned, perfectly delicious! They also have an impressive wine list and house specialty cocktail list. They have an in-house pastry chef that prepaired a beautiful and delicious customized ( I sent in a photo) Fondant cake for us(that was one of my special requests) .
Their attention to detail was excelent, they really made our party feel special, when making your reservations be sure to mention is you are celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday, graduation, engagment, anniversary, etc. because when we opend our menus they were customized and said "Happy Birthday", these are the little attentions to detail that set Alize apart from the rest of the great places to dine in Vegas, which is in my opinion the dining capital of the world these days. -
Review from Jennie C.
Came here for a wedding reception - really impressed with the quality of the food especially since we had such a large party.
The bread came warm (mmm)
Alizé Hot Appetizer Trio -
1.Braised Veal with Truffled Potato Puree - this was REALLY good and by far my favorite from this restaurant.
2.Grilled Fresh Water Shrimp, Curry Cream, Mango Chutney - a little overcooked
3.Seared Foie Gras with Toasted Brioche and Crème Anglaise
Phyllo Wrapped Baked Anjou Pear Salad - Roquefort Cheese, Fig Confiture, Spicy Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette - this was good but the fig confiture was a little too strong in flavor for me. However, everyone else in my table loved it.
For my entree I chose the King Crab & Truffle Stuffed Chicken Breast; it was a little salty but very creative and cute. The chicken was tender which I greatly appreciated. My boyfriend got the 12 oz. Austrailian Wagyu New York Strip which was VERY good.
View is great! The one problem I had was...the bar directly downstairs is so loud it can get a little annoying for the diners at Alize. -
Review from Kellee K.
9/12/2011 6 photos
Our final restaurant week meal was at Alize. We had 6 o'clock reservations. Getting up to the restaurant was disjointed, very odd encounters with employees near the elevators. Finally, we arrived to the restaurant and we were greeted by the hostess. We had a table overlooking the north valley, a glance over my shoulder revealed the south strip.
The views are stunning, clouds had gathered and I hoped we'd see a storm but none developed, but we did enjoy sunset. As for the $50.11 Restaurant Week menu they pulled the short ribs advertised and replaced it with Hanger Steak. The husband opted to order off the regular menu, I went ahead with the three courses offered by Restaurant Week.
We started with an Amuse of Tuna Ceviche
First Course
Angus Beef Carpaccio with Watercress and Parmesan Cheese; Basil Pesto and Toasted Baguette.
Second Course
Hanger steak with Gruyere Potato Mousseline Sautéed Spinach, Braised Shallots, and Pinot Noir Sauce
Third Course
Andres Apple Tarte Tatin with a Pignoli Florentine and Calvados Ice Cream
Mister had the French Onion soup and Duo of Lamb with potato napoleon.
The carpaccio was delicious and prepared very similarly to the bison carpaccio at Andres, which is my ulimate favorite version. The French onion soup was enjoyable. My entree was tasty, hanger steak is my least favorite cut of beef but it was nicely executed. The duo of lamb was the better dish, but that was expected. The rack had a rich mustard crust and the braised shoulder layered with the potatoes was especially good when ran through the sauce and feta cheese. Dessert was adequate, but no part was particularily noteworthy. Honestly, it left me craving the apple cobbler from Buzz BBQ.
Alize was enjoyable, but not nearly as memorable as I hoped. I definitely prefer Andres at Monte Carlo. However, for all the places I've dined with stellar views Alize does offer the highest caliber of eats.Listed in: Dine with a view, Restaurant Week 2011
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Review from paul v.
8/29/2011
5 stars all the way! Impeccable service and the food is absolutely delicious. Me and my wife along with our friends decided to splurge ourselves with a nice dinner before see a Vegas show. And boy Alize did not disspoint.
We started off with Foie Gras, 3 ways. The terrine and the sandwich(?) preparation was delicous but the seared foie gras was a homerun. Succulent, juicy, and mouth-watering. After that we had a tiny peach-like sherbet to cleanse our palette. That 'tiny' sherbet is exlpoding with flavor. For the main course, I had a wagyu NY steak and my wife had Pan Seared Muscovy Duck Breast. Now I know how wonderful wagyu beef is. If I were to describe it ,it's like the full flavor of a rib-eye with the butter-iness of a filet mignon. With smoke bacon and a Pinot Noir sause, it is everthing I can imagine that perfectly compliments the steak. The chamonix potato though is somewhat lost with all the full flavors around it. My wife's Duck breast was excellent too.
For our dessert, we shared a warm chocolate fondant. For me, thay have taken cocolate to a new level! the chocolate fondant was so delicious, it even topped itself when it was paired with the lime sherbet, a perfect combination.
The wait staff have a flawless attention to detail. We felt pampered. The sommelier even has an iPad for you to use to brose their selection of wines, cool! Lest I forget the absolutely stunning scenery of Las Vegas, the atmosphere in this resturant is romantic and scerene, especially during sunsets. Alize is 5 stars across the board. -
Review from Daniel A.
8/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I saved my 100th Yelp review for my Birthday dinner, and a very special restaurant. Alize, on top of the Palms is and exquisite place to eat with a spectacular view, and a huge wine list that is actually presented to you on an iPad.
Atmosphere - 5
View - 5
Food - 5
Wine - 5
Service - 5
Overall Experience - 5
If you are eating at this restaurant, you need to order the 7 course chef tasting menu and the wine pairing. The cost will be about $200 per person when you are all finished, but believe me, if you are looking for a stellar experience, amazing food, wine, service and overall execution, you need to order this.
Each dish arrived with a glass a wine that was perfectly paired with the food. As a sommelier, I truly appreciate a perfect wine and food pairing, and I was not disappointed.
The staff was amazing - professional, cordial, loved their job, and couldn't have done a better job. I was impressed.
I will eat here again when I visit Las Vegas...I am already wondering what the new items will be on the chef pairing menu...and of course, what delicious wines I will find perfectly paired. -
Review from Amanda F.
Atlanta, GA
1/20/2012
AMAZING view! Even if the food was terrible (which is not the case) I would still dine here simply for the spectacular views of the Strip.
We had an 8:30pm dinner reservation, and we were half an hour late. No problem at all, we were seated at a great table right in front on the floor-to-ceiling windows. Our server was so sweet and down-to-earth. Made great recommendations and conversation.
Our food was delicious, from the appetizers to the lamb to the filet. We ordered a cheese platter after dinner that was artfully plated and perfectly paired with accompanying fruit, bread, ect. Tried the carrot cake souffle dessert along with something chocolatey that I can't remember. Both were good, but I prefered the chocolate. They also have a tasting menu you can try, however to me the main menu offerings looked more appealing. Either way, I don't think you could be disappointed with the food here.
After dinner we made a stop one floor down to Ghostbar to have some cocktails & take in the view some more. Great way to start or end a Vegas trip :) -
Review from Derek R.
Destin, FL
9/21/2011
AWESOME!
We've been there three times and every time it is fabulous!
Breathtaking views of the Strip from the Top of the Palms casino.
Excellent food and service.
5 stars all the way!
Tip -
Let them know if it is a special occasion and they'll do something special for you.
We celebrated my wife's birthday and they brought her a special birthday menu, which was pretty cool.
Check them out, you will not be disappointed! -
Review from Matt S.
Nashville, TN
4/14/2012
My wife took me to Alize for my 30th birthday. I was so excited about the meal and the view was exceptional. The food on the other hand not so much. We had 8 people in our group and not one of us walked away thinking the food was worthy of a 3 star restaurant. For starters, I ordered the 7 course wine pairing. After the second course I asked my waiter when does my wine pairing start. He then brought out 3 glasses of wine with my next course with out apologizing. I now had 3 glasses of wine which I had drink before the next courses came out. Our third course was scallops my absolute favorite at every restaurant except here. I looked up at the rest of our group and we all were trying to force the scallops down, because they were so bad. I honestly did not know you could mess up scallops. Anyway we had to send back the scallops and the meal continued to get worse. Steaks were well done on a medium rare order. I would not recommend this restaurant to any one with a decent taste of what fine dinning is. It was Terrible!
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Review from Emily G.
7/13/2011
It is with great regret that I write this review, not because I had a bad experience, but because when you can't usually afford a place like this, it almost seems like a sacriledge to say something negative about a restaurant with 2 Michelin starts. Nevertheless, I always keep it real for yelp and so will be as honest and thorough as I can.
Not gonna lie, I had a little wonder dust in my eye when I walked in and saw the place, got seated by my server and had a napkin placed on my lap ("seriously, I can do it myself... oooh well, ok.. thanks"). The menu looked amazing and so we procedded to order a round of cocktails (a tart martini for me (pomegranate liquor with ginger ale) and appetizers.
The tart martini was fine, not amazing but drinkable. The heirloom tomato salad was very very nice- containing a range of different heirloom tomatoes, beets and melons. Very lightly seasoned, but delicious enough that my non-watermelon-eating boyfriend actually enjoyed it. Success.
Then on to the main course. I ordered the lamb dish and my other counterparts ordered the steak, the sea bass and the lobster (among other dishes that I did not try and hence will not review). The server told us that main dishes take about 30mins to make because they are made from scratch. I was perfectly fine with this as it promised to be a great meal.
My lamb dish was good- alright here it goes: The lamb was cooked well, and it camed with thinly slices potatoes layered with thin pieces of lamb. Separately there were large chunks of lamb that were rubbed in an olive tapenade and cooked that way. To be honest, I have had more flavorful lamb at a lower (almost diner style) restaurants. The lamb was tender but it had no flavor - it didnt seem like it had been marinating in any sauce, and that the cooking time was fast (some of the best lamb dishes get cooked for 8hrs+). The potatoes did not have a lot of seasoning to it and it seemed overall bland.
My bf's steak was great, juicy and cooked perfectly. The brocolli souffle that came with it, however, was pretty bland and nothing special (hate to say that I have made better broccoli souffles at home). His mom did not like the sea bass at all- thought it had no flavor (it even came with bacon mashed potatoes) and that it wasn't even coocked properly.
Finally, we ordered a chocolate and lime soufflee for dessert. The chocolate one was ok- a little undercooked and lacking fluff. The second one was definitely flulfier, but I could tell the undercooked factor because it tasted predominately like raw egg-whites- not a good sign.
The service seemed to be impecable except for one giant giant mistake: According to standard table service, servers should wait until all members of the table are done eating before they can remove all plates. However, the servers here did not wait and removed all plates but 1, leaving my bf as the only one still eating at the table. This is very rude because when you remove other people's empty dishes, you make the (still eating) person pressured and rushed to finish, which is not the dining experience you should be creating.
So there you go folks: my (hopefully) super objective opinion about a fancy 2 michelin star restaurant. Feel free to agree or disagree. I am sure everyone has a different dining experience. -
Review from Devin M.
Houston, TX
8/4/2011
On my most recent and likely last (for awhile) Vegas trip, my intentions were to eat at some top-notch restaurants...We stayed at the Palms on Thursday night and headed to N9NE for main course and then to Alize' for dessert...
Upon entering we were told that we could not be seated at a table for just dessert, that to set the table alone costs $45...(Our rezos were at 10pm, they were almost closed and the manager told us that they need the tables for other guests who were actually dining)
We were placed at the bar instead where we had our desserts and drinks:
I had a Sauvignon Blanc and the warm chocolate fondant (I love Chocolate), was good, on par with every other restaurant that offers it....My friend though had roasted pears in a pastry shell with glazed nuts and ice-cream....this dish was Out of this world good....
Its a very Nice restaurant to dine in and the view is amazing...I gave three stars b/c I imagine the actual food is grand, but the waitstaff (particularly our bartender who reminded us of Kris Jenner and waiters who felt sorry for us b/c we did not get a table) is what really made our visit....and there were empty tables from the time we entered to the time we left....One of the waiters even gave us their free after dessert drink which was a whiskey with bourbon cherries, very good!
Also my other girlfriend needed a pick me-up for the rest of the night and wanted a coffee drink with liquor..."Kris" offered her an espresso with Sam Buca in it and guaranteed her she would stay up all night...True to her word...my friend stayed up till 8am! -
Review from Hasmore C.
West Chester, PA
8/12/2011
Good food, not awesome. Service was slow. Our reservation was at 930. For thee people, drinks, appetizers and entrees, without desert... We didn't leave untill midnight. Then,the next day, I found out if you eat at Alize, you are entitled to free passes and entrance into the ghost bar...which out of the 7 staff members we encountered, all failed to mention that to us.
Great view and food presentation. -
Review from Lois M.
6/8/2011
So, is there still romance after 30 years of marriage? Well, Hubby certainly surprised me with this romantic dinner atop the Palms. Alize has a spectacular view of Vegas at night, and he had arranged for a corner table with roses and chilled champagne waiting. Sometimes I wonder if the man has lost his mind. Mind you, we're not rolling in the dough, but this is the same man that will drive MILES just to save $0.01 a gallon - despite my protests that all the gas we burned getting to the bargain gas station has off set the savings. Never mind, back to romance...
We were treated like VIPs by the staff. Even the chef came out to congratulate us. Guess 30-years is quite a feat to celebrate in Vegas. Anyway, besides the outstanding and attentive service (crumbs removed from table, glasses constantly filled, utensils replaced, napkins re-folded when I left the table, etc.
Started with foie gras and marinated lobster salad. The foie gras was nice and pink in the center, and lobster meat was a nice contrast to the celery root. Main course - I am a sucker for the Dover sole. Hubby went for the Wagyu NY strip. Presentation was over-the-top, and the sauces served with the dish were well done. We were too full for dessert, but opted to go "European" and ordered a cheese tray to go with the remaining dinner wine and the after-dinner brandy.
Hubby dropped a nice 'wad-o-dough' but it was the best return for our investment so far in Vegas. Besides the food, the view really made the meal memorable. Oh, lest I forget, and to brag to the rest of the Yelpers, Hubby came through with a nice piece of bling that came with the cheese tray. Gotta love the man! I think I'll keep him for another 30-years! -
Review from CJ W.
Sterling, VA
2/6/2012
This restaurant is AMAZING! The views are wonderful! The wait staff is wonderful. The restaurant is surrounded by windows and not very big so it is a quaint atmosphere. If looking for a romantic dinner, a wonderful meal or dinner with the best view of the strip - you have to try here! We ordered French Onion Soup and Lobster Bisque for starters, Lobster Thermidor and the Ribeye for main course. All was wonderful.
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Review from Emmanuel K.
Las Vegas, NV
1/25/2012
They accommodated for vegans! Great food, great atmosphere and great service! Had a great time!
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Review from Catherine Q.
Irvine, CA
6/13/2011
When you make a reservation online, you can't just tell them that you want a window sit, they will place your table not facing the strip, all you can see is just the darkness.
Pan Seared Foie Gras is the best from the whole menu.
Roasted Veal Loin with Sweetbreads
Sautéed Abalone Mushrooms, Yellow Corn
Mustard Peach Sabayonne & Truffle Port Jus:
It was way too dry, sauce was very standard, nothing special and the serving was big.
I couldn't finish it all.
After the beautiful Foie gras, I expect more of the entree, but this dish didn't complete what I expect. Pity.
Warm Chocolate Fondant,White Chocolate & Vanilla Bean Truffle
Lime Sherbert,Crème Anglaise:
Beautiful presentation and it taste good too ;)
The waiter was keep asking us to get more wine and dessert wine/rum. That was super annoying.
It was just a Okay place for me. -
Review from Gary C.
San Francisco, CA
1/11/2011
I think generally, Vegas is where famous chefs go to make a buck and where cooking goes to die. There are exceptions (Robuchon, though way too expensive for what you get...and I had a very good meal at Picasso) but the quality is usually too low and prices way too high. You buy reputation rather than food.
I recently ate at Alizé on two consecutive nights. I have to say that in both cases I had very good meals. The first night far surpassed my expectations and the second night met my expectations. Great experiences. The ambiance...awesome view, nice layout and lighting...set the mood for a convivial dining experience. The service was meticulous and friendly without being underfoot. The sommelier, it should be noted, was terrific.
On both nights I started with Bouquet of Baby Greens (Caraway Cracker, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette). Fresh, flavorful and imaginatively served. On the first evening I had Wasabi & Sesame Crusted Rack of Lamb (Tagine Vegetables, Dried Apricots, Dates, Lamb Jus). It was delicious. The wasabi in no way overpowered the flavor of lamb. While in another case I might have a bit of mustard with lamb, this took the place of it in a more elegant, integrated combination. Inspired. On the second evening I ordered the oasted Venison Loin (Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Wild Mushroom Herb Spaetzle, Poivrade Sauce). It too was very good. The venison (from New Zealand) wasn't gamey in the least.
On the first night I ordered the Grand Marnier Soufflé for dessert. No matter how delicious, I couldn't do it a second night. Yum.
Great service, excellent wine list and sommelier, beautifully prepared menu, prices in line with Vegas dining, superb views and ambiance. A great way to spend an evening in Las Vegas.
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Review from Nancy S.
Westmont, IL
11/5/2011
Ordered the 7 course tasting menu. Excellent flavors and impeccable service. My husband had the 5 course tasting menu. Great view, Nice wine selection...had Chardonnay and Malbec. Good choices. Good idea for watermelon pairing with heirloom tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Duck breast and spicy quinoa was a good pairing. Loved the poached pear. Beautiful plating and dish selections.
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Review from Scott B.
Placentia, CA
10/31/2011
Met my wife at her conference at the Rio and made that short walk to the Palms for dinner...it was like stepping out of pergatory and entering heaven...no offense to the Rio folks, but your best days, if you had them, are behind you. Took the ride up to Alize and the views are spectacular...we were seated one row from the window seats and looked piningly at the heads of those with better views. Service was great, as expected. Took the recommendations of the french-accented waiter...I orderd the lamb and my wife the sole...it took a while for the food to arrive...I timed conversation well so that just as the main course arrived I would have exhausted by pithy comments..with a flourish they brought sterling covered plates to our table and...voila...they uncovered the wrong dish (filet mignon with some brown sauce)...now we had to wait another 20 minutes for our food...they got it right this time and the food was excellent.
With a little prodding they allowed up to go the Playboy room which has even better views both of the city and card dealers. I will say, all of the employees we met at the Palms were aggressively kind...if there is something positive about economic decline...folks appreciate their jobs apparently a lot more. -
Review from Autumn H.
Las Vegas, NV
6/25/2011
On the Anniversary of our 1st date my boyfriend and I dined here. It also happened to be the 4th of July, so in addition to a delicious meal we also got a window seat to all the fireworks shows happening that night.
We both ate off of the Farmer's Market Prix Fix Menu, which changes with the seasons. I had a filet with fois gras and summer vegetables (somehow the chef transformed these into the the most flavorful carrots and squash ever.)
We also each ordered a souffle for dessert, mine the Grand Marnier and my boyfriends the Chocolate. Both very scrumptious.
The highlight was the window seat where we were literally inches from the outside glittering Las Vegas skyline.
The food was delicious, I can't remember everything we had unfortunately, since it was a year ago.
Prices were not too unreasonable either. I think we had dinner, dessert and wine and it came to under $140.00 total.
One note: There is a niteclub directly adjacent to the restaurant and so we could hear and feel the music througout dinner, but it is Vegas, so it didn't really bother us. -
Review from Alex J.
Austin, TX
3/7/2012
My girlfriend and I had a great time at Alizé! The view is amazing and the food and the service are top notch! I had the salmon with king crab and she had duck accompanied by a nice bottle of wine. We will definitely be back next time we're in Vegas!
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Review from Keane S.
8/27/2011
This is going to be a long review as there is much to say...
I came here while visiting Las Vegas, sadly my brother had left the day before so I was in the city by myself mainly playing poker. I love trying new food places and I wanted to do fine dining at least once before I left sin city and settled on Alize. So I ended up fine dining solo, dropping $200 by myself the food was awesome but it was an odd experience haha. Anyway on to the review
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I opted for the 7 course menu ($125) with wine pairings ($75)
Food:
1) Heirloom Tomato Salad -- One of my favorite courses of the entire list, beautiful presentation, flavors were perfect, came with a Shallot Vinaigrette and a thin slice of watermelon which I thought was the touch that brought everything together.
2) Sauteed Diver Scallop -- Arrived on a potato crepe and a spicy shrimp bisque, scallop was cooked nicely and the bisque was a nice complement, good second course.
3) Duo of Foie Gras -- This for me was just ok, the first preparation came as a sandwhich style cold to me it was nothing special, the second preparation was hot with an apricot chutney that was pretty good but not as good as the first two courses.
4) Seared Duck with Chorizo Sausage and Baby Bok Choy -- Paired with some Merlot Cab blend from France, it was an interesting wine different from what I've tasted before, don't even know how to describe it except it was mellow and kind of earthy? This dish was pretty good I'd put it behind the scallop and even the salad but it was tasty.
5) Roasted Veal Loin, Oyster Mushrooms, Yellow Corn, Truffle Port Jus -- Definitely my favorite dish of the night, 10 out of 10, not so much for the Veal (it was good but I'd just as easy have a different cut of steak) but everything else worked so well together the mushroom, the truffle sauce, the corn was sweet, so much going on yet simple, by far the favorite which for the main course is a home run.
6) Manchego Cheese Apricot Compote and Pecans -- Paired with a nice Zinfandel, I was pretty full by this point cheese was good but no wow factor
7) Dessert came in two sets first the Kiwi sauce Yogurt Sorbet was pretty good and light, but the real winner was dessert #2 a cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, easily the best cheesecake I've ever had in my life it was perfect.
Service:
My server Thierry was very friendly and very helpful with explaining each dish and the wine pairings that accompanied them. The runners were fast to change silverwear and remove dirty dishes, and finally the timing of the food was absolutely perfect.
Overall:
Alize was one of the best tasting menus I've had. The price was definitely cheap but I enjoyed my experience. The view is fantastic and this is probably one of the most romantic places I could imagine bringing someone, presentation for the food is great it's a must try if you love tasting menus and fine dining. -
Review from Jenn M.
Houston, TX
8/15/2011
My mother always says "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". I am taking this to heart, as I really have nothing good to say about Alize. The manager refused to sit us lovely ladies at a table and shoved us to the bar. He said it would cost too much to set a table just for dessert. Ok, that is it I have said too much. Point is do not waste time on this place!
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Review from Kelly S.
Henderson, NV
3/3/2012
My family and I had eaten there and specifically asked for a table with a view and they sat us at the table closest to the wall. Oh well, that didn't matter anyway since the food was great. After waiting for 45 minutes we got a table by the window, the view was beautiful. Since it was the Valentines day special we ordered the multi- course which was worth the wait. The filet mignon was the best, I've never tried passion fruit sorbet but that was a great experience for first try. Wonderful, can't wait for next time.
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Review from Jeremy M.
2/18/2011
I guess you can say I had high expectations for this place since it I read good reviews about it and the fact it was on the top floor of Palms and I was familiar with Chef Andre's work.
We were sat right away after arriving in the middle of the restaurant which I was not a big fan due to the fact I wanted a seat by the window for the view. Here's what we ordered:
Pan Seared Scallops appetizer- 3 scallops?! for 29 bucks?! Hmmm..........no thank you
12oz Australian Wagyu- Not what I had expected
and the girlfriend had the Duck which was cooked pretty good.
Overall in a nutshell, probably my first and last time here. -
Review from Candace C.
Las Vegas, NV
9/5/2010 6 photos
This is the review of the Restaurant Week 2010 prix fixe menu.
The Skinny: I've had airplane food that was better than this... when they used to serve food on planes... (2) service = white glove, silver dome service, friendly staff (4) value: normally this place charges $125+ for their regular menu. Quite frankly, I'd rather save my money and eat at In-N-Out (1)
I was super stoked to try this place despite my hubby's reservations. As soon as I got up there, my hope dwindled to despair.
The view is fantastic up there meaning one thing... the food's going to be terrible. Despite the friendly welcome and silver dome service (yeah, they lift silver domes off your food), it doesn't detract from the overall lack of imagination and platings at the restaurant. The food and menu looks like it hasn't changed in 20 years.
We ordered a couple of things: Lobster Bisque with Puff Pastry Croutons; Field green salad with caraway cracker and goat cheese; Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Potato Croquant and Butter Poached Leeks and Bacon Coq au vin; Grilled Ribeye with Gruyère Potato Purée, Braised Asparagus.
The lobster bisque did not have a strong enough lobster flavour. In addition, the minisule puff pastry bits scattered on top lost all the flakiness and became very soggy very quickly.
Salad was okay (although not properly dressed) but really ungainly to eat - the caraway cracker was way too hard to break with a knife and fork. Because it was so hard, it wasn't nice to eat either. The goat cheese was relatively bland.
The ribeye was okay but the sauce was singularly uninteresting - lacking both acidity and richness. The braised asparagus and the gruyere potatoes were in the same boat.
The worst dish of the evening - the chicken dish. It was like the food you'd get in the 80's at a really bad wedding. Dry and bland as the Sahara (you can see all the clear chicken jus on the top of the plate which means that it's not inside the chicken), the skin had an unpleasant soggy texture.
FYI, leeks are an aromatic and should not be served alone like a vegetable. Quite frankly it's like getting a plate full of sauteed onions... not appetizing at all. The potato croquant was not crispy (I've had tater tots that were better). The bacon coq au vin was not appetizing in texture or flavour.
I didn't finish my food.
Dessert came and I was hoping for some redemption.
The chocolate chip souffle was good but the chocolate sauce it came with didn't match with the souffle. It's like pouring chocolate over chocolate - it's a little too much. Not to mention, the chocolate sauce wasn't rich enough. The tiramisu was a little too heavy on the marscapone cheese and lack the lightness of a great tiramisu. Overall, an average dessert and I've had better.
Although I appreciate them participating in Restaurant week for the first time, their food isn't good enough to warrant a return visit at regular pricing. Sorry Alize... I can't help but give a 2 starred review.Listed in: Eats on the Strip, Restaurant Week Vegas 2010…
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Review from Michael R.
Niceville, FL
4/24/2011
Superb! The entire experience was cordial and polished. More importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Since I was on a business trip and dining alone, I decided to try their prix fixe menu (had to ask for the separate menu). I settled on the lobster bisque, the salmon Oscar, and the grand marnier soufflé. All were cooked perfectly.
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Review from Tracy S.
Madison, WI
11/20/2011
Awesome views, service, and food!! Great selection of wine on an iPad. You have to order the Dover Sole - hands down the best entree I've ever had.
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Review from Rod U.
10/7/2010
At the very top of the Vegas culinary scene.
After visiting the restaurant several times in the past few years, I can truly say the chef has a great respect for ingredients. The menu has changed over time but its always been based on quality. Additionally, the menu has been fine tuned to the American palate. Far out flavor combinations and ingredients that you can't pronounce have given way to more familiar dishes. You can order in english. You no longer need to point.
The mainstay of the menu has been the Dover Sole. It is excellent.
The chef's tasting menus are outstanding but know that everyone at the table must agree to try it. Unless you have not eaten in a week, the seven course menu is too much food.
Souffles are wonderful!
The telephone book (if you still remember what that is) size wine list is incredible. Every region of the world is represented. You will need sommelier to help you no matter how much you know about wine. Be very honest about how much you want to spend and you won't be disappointed.
Service is impeccable and is adjusted to your tables needs. You will never be interrupted mid sentence and asked if you are ready for your next course.
While you can enjoy a great meal with wine for less than $100 a person, save and splurge here. On a past visit, dinner for four was $3,200 but the memories of the evening will last forever. -
Review from Snoot B.
Fort Smith, AR
8/9/2011
Took group of 15 to dinner on Saturday August 6, 2011. Group of employees and husbands as well as our 4 teenage children. Awesome panoramic view of Vegas. Restaurant staff very professional but welcoming and friendly. NEVER made us feel stupid, which would've been easy since most of group not used to fine formal dining. Explained anything we asked about. Food was best I've ever tasted. Had cheese plate instead of a salad before entree. Loved it! I ordered the duck breast and since I had already had the cheese and much wonderful bread, I got full before I had eaten half. I shared the duck with several friends and all enjoyed it. So tender! We had a table of shared desserts. All were good but the creme brûlée was the BEST EVER!
