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Andre's
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino3770 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 798-7151
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 5:30 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, 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:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
As the glass elevator whisks you more than ten stories above The Strip's glitter and glow, anticipation grows: This is not just another French… read more »
101 reviews for Andre's
Review Highlights
"we ordered the scallop appetizer & foie gras."
(in 29 reviews)
"...entrees, we had the filet of beef and the potato wrapped..."
(in 7 reviews)
"For dinner I went for the lobster thermidor."
(in 7 reviews)
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101 reviews in English
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Review from angel n.
Winnetka, CA
1/30/2012
My love love Jackie took me here for my 23rd bday :)
We ordered the scallop appetizer & foie gras. They're both super yummy! For my entree, I ordered the RIbeye w blue cheese topping n it was also super yummy! The souflees were also delicious. :)
I honestly think this place makes the best foie gras everrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Writing this review makes me miss her n wish we could come back here one day for another lovely dinner. -
Review from Roger L.
Dining at Andre's is a bit like dining at your Aunt Beck's, though with substantially better food. I say that because the decor is a little outdated and it feels like this restaurant is trying to draw in Richie Rich's father, but instead is getting a crowd that is more accurately depicted by the Rich Texan from the simpsons.
The service was more than accommodating. The maitre d was a gent, and the service throughout was exemplary, especially for our non-assuming college-dressed group.
I ordered.
Beef Carpaccio 4/5
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A little on the salty side, but bomb nonetheless. This reminds me of Vietnamese raw beef. A really good appetizer to get your palette going.
Pan-seared Foie Gras 5/5
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My first time having Foie Gras. What has my life been missing? When people use the expression "softer than melted butter", it must come from this. I wanted to lick the sauce off the plate, but I had to keep on the same level of class as my dining compatriots in their cowboy hats. Order this now.
Apple-stuffed Pork Tenderloin 4/5
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Texture was a little different than what I expected. I guess it is difficult to make a lean tenderloin as soft as a Foie Gras. The stuffed-apple was not as tart as I expected either. A worthy attempt, but I would order something else should I come back.
Should the restaurant be located at the Encore or the Bellagio, I can see Andre's easily charging almost double for their food. I would say come check out Andre's for a economical fine-dining experience with food that is well-commensurate to cost. As the French say, bon eating time. -
Review from Pascal P.
1/6/2012
I went to Andres for new years dinner. It was a prix fixe menu for $175. When we were being escorted to our table we took an elevator where the hostess dropped us off downstairs and then met us at the elevator door on the second floor. The food was amazing. My boyfriend had all seafood where as I went for the veal and lamb.
I understand why it is voted #1 restaurant in vegas! -
Review from Ralph P.
Gilbert, AZ
2/7/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Excellent food, beverages and service in a decidedly French Restaurant atmosphere. We had a wonderful time with a party of 4, the service was superb. the food was tasty and excellent quality. I ordered what the menu described as a Ribeye Steak, but it looked and tasted like a particularly tender and flavorful Filet Mignon. The souffle and sorbets for desert were superb. I recommend this restaurant and would have given it 5 stars except for the fact that the server misrepresented the size of the deserts, insisting they were small single serve portions not suitable for sharing, when in fact the desserts were very large servings very much suitable for sharing... The sorbets were three full scoops! This made us feel like we had been "sold" on ordering extra desserts, which was quite "tacky" for such an otherwise superior example of a French Restaurant.
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Review from Kate L.
Nashville, TN
2/7/2012
My husband and I went to this place the weekend we got engaged. I had been drooling over the menu for a month and the food was incredible. The foie gras here was so delicious it made me almost get over my animal-cruelty induced guilt, but the star of the show was the beet salad. Beets were roasted to perfection and the vinagrette was the perfect compliment to the addition of some very sage-y sausage.
The only negative was the atmosphere. It is RIGHT off the casino floor in the Monte Carlo, so it does not feel very far removed from the hordes of 80 year old ladies in t-shirts and visors playing slots. We also sat at a table that was too large to really feel intimate for date night. With a large group this place would be great! -
Review from Glen G.
12/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Vegas...that means titties, gambling...and foie. Real bros love their foie, yeah. I tell you, I'd be a happy man if you would take me to a place where I could enjoy some seared foie while yelling PAI GOWWWW at some topless dealer. But until then any french restaurant in Vegas will have to do.
Tried the 7 course tasting menu for $115. Unfortunately, the seared foie here was overwhelmed by the sweetness of the caramelized apple and creme and port reduction. The lobster sausage wasn't interesting and reminded us of the chinatown fish cakes. The veal cheek was the highlight of the meal as well as the souffle dessert. Duck wasn't bad either.
They do make a tasty Manhattan though. My friend had the foie martini which was more like a foie shake...tasty at first and worth a try if you like foie but you really need to down this and not sip it as it doesn't sit well.
Service was exemplary and thanks for replacing my bread bucket a couple times while I made excuses about carbing up before the RnR marathon.
Not the hippest place on the strip, but nice, elegant, old school feel dining area and cigar room upstairs. Definitely an OK place...I'd come back maybe for an entree or something, but hey, just go with the flow in Vegas. -
Review from Jessica S.
La Mesa, CA
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
By far the most elegant and expensive place I've ever eaten at. We made reservations for a Wednesday night, but found that there was no need for it. There is a dress code, but I noticed a family walk in with jeans an a sweater but they still sat them anyway. Pretty good service, but you expect that at a place like this. In my opinion though, it felt a little overbearing. I couldn't figure out who exactly was our server. There was a different person for each task; wine order, food order, drink order..a different person who brought us water, our food, dessert, etc.
As far as the food, incredible. As an appetizer, I got the Lobster Bisque soup. It was smooth and sweet, perfect! For the entree, I got the vegetable medley and my husband got the Duck. Both very delicious dishes, I had nothing bad to say about either one. Nothing felt like it was undercooked or overcooked. For dessert, I got the Banana Foster Souffle. It was my first time ever having a souffle, and as far as souffles go, the bar is set pretty high.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. When coming here though, expect to spend over $100 on a 3-course meal for 2. -
Review from Ismael C.
Fullerton, CA
11/21/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I came here for an anniversary dinner with my girlfriend:
The service, food, and ambiance were impeccable. A meal I could not find a single complaint about, wow.
The cocktails were nothing to scoff at either.
Come with an empty stomach and a full wallet! -
Review from Steve W.
9/26/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Intimate, refined, appropriately snooty
This small French eatery is splashed in muted ocean tones; it boasts sea-foam blues and notes of sandy earth. Lovely chandeliers hang overhead with skirts of crystal beads while relaxed instrumentals serenade the room in a hushed manner, much like the decor.
We had a very nice head waiter and his supporting crew were great too. The service was attentive and efficient without being uncomfortable.
The Ipads they use for cocktails and wine are utterly pointless, and seem to be there for the sake of show. You cannot order from them, so they are nothing more than a gimmicky way to ornament the dining experience. This contrasts the decor and overall vibe of Andre's, and is more of a distraction than a functional addition to dinner.
While everything we ordered was delicious, I found only one exceptional dish:
Braised Veal Cheeks - Done in a very classic manner, these delicate pieces of protein were braised in a rich red wine reduction, and served with polenta. The texture and flavor of the veal were both immaculate, and well balanced with the reduction. I felt like I was biting into the essence of satin, a calm breeze, an afternoon nap, and meat. It doesn't get any better than these veal cheeks
The lowest point was the amuse-bouche:
Vicchissoise w/ truffle cream - This little shot glass of disappointment tasted like chicken stock with a cream. I tried very hard to appreciate the subtlety of this small bite, but just couldn't find anything of substance to embrace.
The cocktails are fantastic and there are tons of creative concoctions to choose from (Foie Gras in your drink anyone?)
While very good, I don't intend on returning to Andre's for anything besides the veal cheeks. Those alone are worth the visit. -
Review from Lei T.
Las Vegas, NV
I've been to Andre's Cigar Lounge many times for their Whiskey Wednesday events but we finally made it to Andre's Restaurant for Restaurant Week.
We called ahead and made reservations, even though we arrived a little late, we were promptly seated. The staff is very attentive and there is a whole team that caters to you. The atmosphere is very French-chic, very quaint, it reminds me of a small intimate restaurant in Paris.
The menu consisted of 5 courses for $50 per person, great deal. We also ordered the escargot to start- it came out bubbly and absolutely delicious!
Our meal started with a chicken consommé, which tasted like cold chicken soup. Next came our heirloom tomato salad with burrata cheese and caviar, I really enjoyed it but the mister wasn't too fond of the caviar. The artichoke soup was next and everyone at the table enjoyed it, it was creamy and rich. For our entrees, everyone ordered something different, I had the salmon, two of us ordered the rib eye and one ordered the pork duo. My salmon was cooked perfectly but the rice was slightly undercooked, the yellow curry sauce was very good. My friend's pork duo consisted of a pork belly and pork loin, he really liked it but our dishes did not compare to the rib eye. The rib eye was huge and was cooked perfectly! Nice char on the outside and pink on the inside and had great flavor!
We ended our meal with a grilled white peach desert that was also awesome but we were all so full by then. We then went upstairs to the lounge for after dinner drinks and cigars. I'd like to personally thank Patrick as he introduced me to some great cognacs and armagnacs. They are starting tasting flights, so make sure you ask about those if you can't make up your mind on certain beverages. Again, I cannot say enough about the staff at Andre's! -
Review from Lindsey L.
Las Vegas, NV
12/24/2011
This place is fantastic. I am really into aesthetic, so when I stepped inside I was pleasantly surprised to see they put effort into theirs. The atmosphere is absolutely perfect for a romantic evening. If you love french food it doesn't get any better in Las Vegas, pretty much the only thing that's kept me from giving a 5 star rating is that the service wasn't that great, it wasn't terrible, but it was a tad bit slow. Nonetheless I would recommend this to friends and hope to be returning again in the near future!
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Review from Stan H.
Casa Grande, AZ
9/5/2011
We wanted to celebrate our 50th anniversary at a nice restaurant. We had booked at another restaurant and then encountered a guest who suggested that Andre's would be a better choice. So we made an early visit to check it out. It was clean, intimate, and nicely decorated. It looked perfect for the occasion-- a decision which was later confirmed.
We arrived early to take advantage of a 2 for 1 cocktail special. The bartender was fantastic, and with the help of the iPad showing the cocktail menu, we settled on a cucumber mohito and cucumber martini. Both were refreshing and served as a nice prelude to dinner.
My wife had the Scottish Salmon on a bed of Jasmine rice and felt it was delicious. I had the beef which was perfectly done and abundant. Due to the ample portions, neither of us could finish our plates. We selected a Pinot Noir from the King Estate in Eugene, Oregon to note the town where we met and were married... a touch of nostalgia for a great dinner.
The wait staff was excellent. Our needs were anticipated, and the courses were served promptly. The ambiance was nice and the noise level was lower than average.
We had great expectations...and they were all met. -
Review from Diana W.
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
This review's a bit old but it's never too late! Came here during Restaurant week back in Sept and was the first guests to be seated (since we made reservations at 5:30PM, right when they open). The ambiance is nice and classy with plenty of patterns going on to distract you while you sit. It's pretty quiet in the restaurant so I felt like I had to whisper the whole time. Anyhow onto the important stuff: the food!
For $50 during restaurant week, this place was AMAZING. I think I'd still come back even if it wasn't for the restaurant week deal.
Foie Gras Martini is AMAZING. That is, if you love foie gras. It comes with a nice plate of assortments to eat such as raisens, walnuts, etc. It was definitely a great drink to kick off the meal.
Amuse: Chilled Consommé of Spring Chicken with Fresh Turmeric - A delicious and light way to start off the meal.
Heirloom Tomato Salad; Burrata Cheese with Caviar, Melon, Spring Garlic Vinaigrette - I don't understand the craze about heirloom tomatoes but these were delicious. I like appetizers that start off light before they hit you with the heavy entrees.
Globe Artichoke Soup; Summer Truffle Mousse, Orange Oil - This was delicious! This was rich and savory and really fulfilling.
Intermezzo ; Grapefruit Sorbet With Mineral Water And Mint Oil - Super tangy but definitely cleanses the palate like it's suppose to (or something like that)
PAN-SEARED DUCK FOIE GRAS caramelized apple, five-spice crème anglaise, port wine reduction - Ugh, I love seared foie gras so this was a great dish for me. Nothing particularly special but it's made just the way you expect it to taste. Pure deliciousness.
Free Range Chicken; Sweet Corn & Poblano Ragoût with Foie Gras Mole - The chicken was cooked very well, very juice.
Grilled White Peach; Almond Milk Sorbet with Vanilla Bean Jus - This was a heavier dessert to finish off with. Delicious with whole slices of peach which might have been a little too much dessert but still good.
Overall, the service was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious. I loved it. I also like that it's kind of this unassuming place so you don't feel like it gets super crowded. -
Review from Heather H.
Las Vegas, NV
9/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Restaurant Week Menu Only. This place offers traditional French cuisine in a beautiful setting. The restaurant itself is stunning and one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever eaten in. Once you step inside, you forget you're in a casino. Love the decor and ambience. I find French food to be a little heavy for my taste. I am just not in to rich food.
I have eaten here once before and was pretty underwhelmed. When I had to go to Andres for a work dinner, I was glad it was during Restaurant Week because I'd scoped out the RW menu online and thought it sounded good (yeah, I have a serious obsession with food).
Course 1 - Started with an amuse bouche. Like cold chicken broth. Nothing exciting.
Course 2 - Heirloom Tomato Salad. Excellent! I love tomatoes and the burrata cheese was delicious.
Course 3 - Artichoke Soup - This was good, but like most French food, I thought this was waaayyy too creamy and rich.
Course 4 - You get a choice of entree and I went with the seared pork belly. Awesome. Melt-in-your-mouth pork with a nice crust of fat. The best part of my meal.
Course 5 - Grilled White Peach - I was so stuffed that I only had a bite. It was good, but not great.
I also tried the summer truffle risotto and Potatoes au gratin which were ordered for the whole table. Loved the potatoes, although they were incredibly rich, but the risotto was just okay. Apparently, everyone else at the table loved the risotto because they chowed.
All in all, service was excellent and food was good not great. I prefer Comme Ca, because it offers a creative new take on French food. This is a great spot if you like traditional French cuisine. For me, I was glad my boss was picking up the tab. Aside from RW menu, the prices were redonculous. -
Review from Yui T.
San Diego, CA
11/14/2011 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
it's my first experiencing french food..
it was a top notch service and food..
the pork belly was the best..
scallop was great..
omg..
i told them i didn't like wine.. but i'm pretty much okay with sweeter ones..
my waiter was like.. this is not on the menu, but u like sweet wine..
so i bring you this one instead..
lol..
it was great.. thanks, good waiter! :D -
Review from Denise L.
So so so dissapointing! I'm being nice and giving 3 stars as the service and ambience was nice. We were excited to try this place because 1, it was in our hotel, and 2, it got good reviews. My friend's an exec chef, so I trust her judgment in food and such too, and she was highly dissapointed as well. We had to wait for awhile for our table as we got there 15 minutes late (but we called to let them know we'd be late!), and we checked out their menu and cocktails on the iPad. Doors open for us shortly after, and it was a really intimate and nice setting of booths and tables.
The waiter, who we only saw to take our order and possible dessert order came and told us the best of the menu, etc.
for our appetizers we started with the beef carpaccio and the scallop macadamia. we munched on the delicious baguette bread, and my friend ordered a cocktail that had earl grey in it, and it was a round ice that looked like a tea bag with the string and tag hanging from it. the hint of earl grey was really nice, surprisingly.
the beef carpaccio was pretty good, the meat seemed to be very high quality. the scallop macadamia was HUGE, and the macadamia crust was really good. so was the sauce with it.
for our entrees, my friend got the free range chicken that was stuffed with crab and mushrooms. I got the apple stuffed pork tenderloin. we shared our dishes, and okay my pork tenderloin was not good. it was cooked to a way where it wasn't very tender, and i couldnt eat more than a piece. the sauteed brussel sprouts were so salty, that all i really enjoyed from the dish was the mashed potatoes. i even started going back to the bread basket. my friend's chicken was okay, i cant really say the combination of the chicken and crab went well together, but the worst part was her tomato gnocchi. the part we had looked forward to most. i put one in my mouth and i wish i spit it out, but felt rude to do. i felt like i had just dumped a spoon full of salt into my mouth. it was absolutely disgusting. do they not taste their food before serving? the only thing good off her plate was the spaghetti squash.
now, we should've said something and we were about to, but im not one that will complain even if they ask how the food is. I regret it though because really, no one should eat their tomato gnocchi.
the sweets they give you at the end, they tasted like fondant. horrible.
we were really dissapointed as we had looked forward to eating here. wouldnt ever come back. -
Review from Joseph L.
La Mesa, CA
9/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
*This was the best meal of my life thus far.
This is going to be a very long review so bear with me people. Now I've eaten at some fairly nice places before; Bouchon, Peohe's, Baleen, and a couple others, but nothing like Andre's. It was my first time eating at a restaurant that's received a Michelin Star. My parents and I came here last Saturday night for dinner. I knew what I was in for being somewhat of a foodie and lover of fine cuisine when I can get it. My parents on the other hand have never experienced this sort of dining experience before. I think they understood when the hostess took us up to the dining area on the second floor, pulled out each chair for us, and set the cloth on our laps. Even though we were eating here we were still on a budget so we sadly didn't get any wine, but the wine list is presented on none other than an iPad brought to the table by the server. Our server was wonderful as he should be. He knew the food which is a must for a man in his position, he was polite, witty, and always attentive. We had the whole room to ourselves being that it was early (7:30). The decor is phenomenal. The whole place is a turquoise that suggests a very elegant and relaxing dining experience. The chandeliers are beautiful. As are the table settings, the silverware and plates. Everything about this place is perfect. Now time to get onto the food. It was restaurant week so both my parents ordered off those tasting menus. I'd already studied the menu extensively so I knew what I wanted, or so I thought. Everything sounded wonderful, but there were two things that I knew I must try. One being escargot, and the other foie gras. I've been waiting my whole life to try it (19 years). I must say my first experience with it was heavenly. The meal was started of with a Chilled Consommé of Spring Chicken with Fresh Turmeric that initiated the meal exquisitely. The bread as well is amazing, as best as it gets I suppose. I had the Escargot de Bourgogne and the Pan-Seraed Duck Foie Gras as appetizers. The escargot came in this wonderful little dish with six small wholes for each snail. The garlic butter was divine and the herb base which was a pesto-like medley went perfectly with them. I'm pleased to say that my first tasting of escargot got to go so wonderfully. They were amazing and worth every penny. The foie gras. You should have seen the expression upon my face once I took my first bite. I wish I could have seen it. It sat atop a caramelized apple, which also sat in a five spice creme anglaise and a port wine reduction. I just can't put into words how lovely and perfect it was to get a bite with the perfectly prepared foie gras, apple, swirled around in the sweetest most beautiful creme anglaise you could imagine. You must experience it for yourself trust me. As for my entree I ordered the Pekin Duck Breast. Before that came out though we were served an intermezzo of Grapefruit Sorbet With Mineral Water And Mint Oil. A great way to cleanse your palate and be prepared for your entree. The duck came with none other than more foie gras. This time atop mango, puff pastry, and a duck confit. It was just as heavenly as the first foie gras, though a little smaller. The duck breast itself was amazingly tender. Sliced perfectly with no juice seeping into my basmati rice (they let it sit properly before slicing). The plating was magnificent just as all the other plates that were set on our table. For dessert I had a souffle which was -
Review from Victoria D.
Hermon, NY
10/14/2011
Had a wonderful meal. The escargot was delicious and the lamb melts in your mouth. The wine selection was fab and the sommelier was spot on with the pairing! Highly recommend!
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Review from Lucia M.
Las Vegas, NV
3/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
A+++++++++++++++++++
So so so good! One of my tricks took me here and we dropped $400+ on the best meal I've ever had. Service is amazing, fine dining etiquette is... encouraged. Français would be a plus.
I got.. Foie Gras, Escargot, risotto with truffle and Veal Loin all of which were mind-blowingly good.
ABSOLUTELY go here if you can afford it, and it ain't trickin if ya got it.
TransFriendly- Nothing matters when you're rich. -
Review from Lauren B.
3/7/2011 3 photos
Went out for a romantic dinner at this cozy little french spot. We were seated in one of the tall booth's that had a very intimate feel. This restaurant is very traditional french, nothing new or contemporary but, flavors were excellent and well executed. We were going out after to meet friends after so we were on a time constraint and were not able to do the tasting menu however, had an appetizer and two entrees.
AMUSE BOUCHE - artichoke soup with a foie gras reduction. This was nice and thick. Lately it seems like everyone is doing some sort of potato soup amuse bouche and they are starting to all taste the same. The artichoke was a nice change and bottom of the soup had foie so of course, it was delicious. It was chilled and rich definitely only need a couple bites.
PAN-SEARED FOIE GRAS
caramelized apple, five-spice crème anglaise, port wine reduction. Pairing with a Royal Tokaji 2006. This dish was almost like a dessert. If are squeamish about duck liver this dish might convert you. The foie light in flavor and extremely soft like butter. The Tokaji went very well with the dish.
MAINE LOBSTER THERMIDOR- asparagus, white mushrooms, tarragon, brandied cream sauce. This was an entree lobster with mash potatoes at the bottom. It was delicious and very filling. I guess an entire lobster is a lot, huh? :P
MUSHROOM RISOTTO - with freshly shaved Perigord truffles. This was probably my favorite dish. The risotto was cooked perfectly the mushroom were earthy and tender. When we walked into the restaurant you could smell the truffles in the room. Fabulously!!
Corkage is $50!!!!! So yes, this means don't bring your own wine. ha ha!Listed in: Yum Yum for My Tum Tum!
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Review from Willie L.
CA
5/16/2011 10 photos
You can tell from my reviews that I'm all about the food. I rarely say anything about the atmosphere but Andre's at Monte Cristo is just such a beautiful restaurant.
This was the last of our "Las Vegas French Tour" restaurants (after Mon Ami Gabi, Bouchon, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Payard Patisserie & Bistro). Unfortunately, it was slightly disappointing.
The food tasted great. The plating on the seared foie gras is beautiful. Yep, that word again. Service, of course, was impeccable.
But on the whole, not worth the price of admission. Maybe 4.5 stars but not as good as it gets. -
Review from Philip T.
Valentine's day dinner and so thankful they didn't do a lame pre-fix menu for the "holiday". The reviews were pretty much solid and really helped with what to order. I honestly had my mind made up before I went into the place :)
Started with a couple of champagne cocktails at the bar before going upstairs to the main dining area which were great. Then the hostess let us through the elevator door while she shot up the stairs to meet us as soon as our doors opened. We were seated by the wall across from the elevator entrance. While this wasn't the best area...this place isn't really that big so I couldn't be picky for such a busy evening. It turns out it wasn't a big deal since there were that many people coming after us since our reservation was at 8:30. Might be a little annoying during peak hours.
Staff was great. Everyone from the bartenders downstairs to the hostess to the sommelier and servers. All top notch.
Appetizers:
Pan-seared foie gras, caramelized apple, five-spice crème anglaise, port wine reduction: This was simply incredible. The apples and creme really gave it a great mix of flavor. I could've had this as an entree!! This dish will be the biggest reason I come back.
Bison carpaccio: I thought this was just ok. There would be no way to tell that this was bison vs cow but the presentation was unique and tasted great with the truffle and watercress.
On a side note...I REALLY wanted the escargot but my wife isn't that big a fan. I also questioned whether 3 appetizers for 2 people seemed excessive.
Entrees:
I had to go with the lamb since so many of the Yelpers said it was the best lamb they'd ever had. Awesome dish. I went with medium rare but I think I should've opted for medium. The cous cous that sucked up all the lamb juice and side of squash were great companions to the lamb itself.
My wife went with her usual filet mignon. Pretty good but its hard to justify the price with so many great steak places in LV. If Carnevino's filet is a 10..this was a 7 at best.
Thank god we ordered the chocolate/strawberry souffle in advance. Otherwise we probably would've been too stuffed to order it after the entrees. So worth it!!
I also liked the cigar lounge. Comfy chairs with a fireplace really set a nice mood. Perfect place to finish off your bottle of wine after dinner.
Overall a solid v-day dinner! -
Review from Danelle G.
Buffalo Grove, IL
11/27/2011
For our 25th wedding anniversary, we wanted to find a great French restaurant (love French food). Andre's ambiance was romantic and cozy. The waiter was attentive and accommodating. The food and wine were amazing. Being somewhat of a foodie, also enjoyed meeting the chef after dinner. If you enjoy a drink / cigar after dinner, venture upstairs to the cigar bar. Wonderful!
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Review from Lina C.
New York, NY
5/2/2011
Probably one of the better picks in Vegas. I would give it a 4/5 in comparison to other Vegas joints. Meat was cooked to perfection - beef fillet gets 5/5!!! Lobster Bisque was tasty, though a bit salty...
Good traditional french food. -
Review from Holly C.
12/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
My 100th review! Glad it could be something special. And it's gonna be a long one. :)
For my birthday dinner, I chose Andre's based on the good reviews from this site. Also because it was one of the few fine dining restaurants open in the dead zone that is the few days before Christmas.
I'm all about tasting menus and I wasn't sure from the website if they had one, but they do. Yay! Five courses for $95 and seven courses for $125. They also have a wine pairing - the sommelier wine pairing is $90 for the five course tasting menu and $115 for the seven course tasting menu.
The staff was fine with my husband getting the 5-course menu and with me getting the 7-course menu, which was nice.
The amuse bouche was a small, two bite cup of cold carrot soup. Good, but nothing to rave about. They also served warm French bread with three flavors of butter: tomato, regular, and olive. The tomato butter was terrific, much to my surprise, and I think this is a great idea instead of bringing out of ton of different types of bread. Just put the flavor in the butter!
First course was caviar with crème fraiche and asparagus granite (asparagus flavored ice). Served with tiny cumin flavored pancakes (there is a French word for these but I can't recall it). It was paired with a sparkling rosè. This was surprisingly tasty! The asparagus ice had a nice flavor to it.
Second course was beef tongue salad with golden beets and a crepe stuffed with lentils all covered in a Dijon mustard sauce. It was paired with a viognier. Decent - the wine pairing was good but not my favorite course. A little bland.
Third course was seared foie gras with apples and a crème anglaise paired with an ice wine. This course was so yummy! Typically crème anglaise is served on desserts but it went so well with the foie gras and gave it a great caramel flavor.
Before the fourth course, we got a palate cleanser of mango sorbet in sparkling water and mint oil. Not bad but the mint was pretty overpowering. We got the next wine pairing but didn't dare sip it until we got some more food in our mouths. Wine and mint = bad.
Fourth course was pork belly with truffles served over a custard with a truffle jus. It was paired with a sangiovese. The chef personally came by to shave the truffles, which was cool. This dish was extremely tasty. Just the right amount of truffle and paired well with the sangiovese.
Fifth course was roast goose with crisp brussel sprout leaves and pistachios paired with a red blend. The inside was tender but the outside was kind of chewy.
Sixth course was Boucheron cheese, a goat's milk cheese, with candied hazelnut and cinnamon honey paired with a late harvest zinfandel. The candied hazelnuts went perfect with the cheese.
The final course was a chocolate crisp with raspberries paired with a port. This was ok. I like the crispiness of the dessert but I'm not a big fan of chocolate desserts.
At the end of the meal, they brought out little candies - chocolate with peanut butter, chocolate with mint, some coconut thing I wouldn't touch (I hate coconut), more chocolate crisp, and a couple of tiny muffins/cookies. They wrote "Happy Birthday" on the plate in chocolate and put a lit candle in a strawberry, which was nice.
We ordered some tea but that came out after we finished the tiny desserts. They serve Stash teas, which is alright, but nothing special. The lemon ginger tea we had was good with honey and lemon.
The staff is not stuffy at all. They came by a lot to chat and joke around with us, which was fun. The chef came by another time to chat and see how we were enjoying the meal. It's definitely a good restaurant for those that are uncomfortable with extremely formal, deferential service where the servers keep their distance.
Everything is served with a silver dome on top. Even if it doesn't fit on the plate, the servers will just kind of hold it over the dish until everyone is served and they are ready for the big reveal. Pretty funny and very old school.
The first course took a while to come out, even after we got our wine pairing. But service was better timed after that. They were also a little slow with the check as we had long finished our tea and desserts before it came.
The restrooms are up a fairly long flight of stairs but there is an elevator. There is also a lounge upstairs which would be nice to check out on a future visit. It was completely empty when we went.
All in all a good experience. The servers and food were both great, but only a few dishes stood out. With special meals like these, I expect everything to be mind-blowingly tasty. High expectations, I know. But I'm definitely a fan so four stars it is!Listed in: A multiplicity of reviews
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Review from Tricia M.
Las Vegas, NV
12/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
Ah a restaurant I forgot to review during restaurant week!
My husband and I had a show at the Pub we were attending, and it was restaurant week. At the last minute before we went to the show, we decided to make a reservation and try yet another Michelin Star restaurant. And, like some of the other Michelin Star restaurants I have been to in Las Vegas, this was a bit of a disappointment for me. I just don't think the food warrants the prices they charge, even for restaurant week. We also got the wine pairings, and I was annoyed they poured barely a sip of each wine.
For appetizer: I had the Seared Diver Scallop (yes one scallop). It was good, and it had some caviar that was tasty on top. I just wished there was at least two or three scallops on the plate. My husband had the french onion soup and he thought it was delicious, but he enjoys the Mon Ami Gabi version more.
Main Course: I had the free range chicken, husband had the fillet of beef. I found the chicken to be fairly lackluster, and I feel like I've had better. If you've read Candace's review of Alize in the Palms of the chicken there, this is practically the same dish. I didn't really want to finish it, but my husband liked it. His fillet was okay, but we've had better at other restaurants, such as Stripsteak. As I said, this is a Michelin Star restaurant so I expected much better.
Desert: I had the souffle of the day, a raspberry souffle with chambord sauce. This was good, but I haven't had desert souffles before to compare. I liked it mainly because it wasn't too sweet if you avoid the sauce. My blood sugar thanked me for this desert. My husband on the other hand had the creme brulee which was pretty delicious and well made. But I liked my less sweet souffle better.
All in all this was an ok meal. But honestly, had it not been for restaurant week I wouldn't have gone here, and I wouldn't go here to pay for a regular meal.
I want to mention the decor, because normally I feel ok in high end restaurants, except for this one. I felt completely out of place. Being in this restaurant was like being in a museum. And the service is good, but they had the food in metal covers, and had the waiter raise them at our table at the same time. I thought that was silly and it made me giggle because it was so pretentious. -
Review from El Huron R.
San Francisco, CA
1/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I can't remember the details of what we had (was wasted by the end), but we had the Prix Fixe with paired wines each time.
I felt that the value for the money was right on. Everything was made to perfection, and the wine pairings were creative. I especially liked the pear liqueur at the the end. My friend raved about it to the waiter, and was rewarded with a second pouring. That was the end of his sobriety.
The location is unusual, as it's right off the dated gaming floor, in the bowels of the Monte Carlo. BUT, walk in and you will be transported immediately to class and pampering.
I sent other people over there, and they too came away with the same impression: Fantastic experience. Sound value. Would do again.
Of course, there is a dress code....
"Our dress code is resort-evening casual. Jackets and ties are not required for gentlemen, however, jeans, jogging suites, shorts, tennis or sports-type shoes, T-shirts, tank-tops, etc., and any other inappropriately casual clothing is not acceptable. Similarly, ladies are expected to wear modest apparel. We do not set standards, just guidelines. We ask that, by your attire, you show respect for your fellow diners." -
Review from PT J.
Staten Island, NY
4/9/2011
Perhaps I was expecting too much. Nothing bad to say, but I was hoping for a more memorable experience. The food was good. Serving staff was very professional. We were told that we should stick to the dress code when we called, but there were plenty of other folk dressed casually.
Loved the Rabit. It tasted like butter. Wish I had more to say, but that's about it. -
Review from Scott B.
Placentia, CA
8/12/2010
We stayed at the Four Seasons for our 20th Anniversary (our female friends are happy for us, my male friends seem more intimidated by the number) and asked for the best french restaurant. We settled on Andre's in a city teeming with great french restaurants.
Let's get this out of the way, it's expensive. Standard dinner for 2 with a nominally priced bottle of red: $300. Also, awkward location at the front of the hotel, the first location through the doors, across from a construction zone. But, walk through the doors, and you are transported (might be going to far here) to another (old) world.
The service is spectacular. Every few minutes someone was pouring wine, water, providing bread, bringing food or checking on us. The room is small and quaint. You don't feel you are a cog in the french restaurant machine.
The food was perfect. Foie gras served with cooked apple, perfect steak, fish and vegetables.
My wife is difficult to please, very difficult, Lord knows I struggle daily to find a way, but she was happy, happy, happy. -
Review from Tanya S.
9/25/2010
Andre's + Restaurant Week = One Happy Tanya!
I loved this place. Since I did go on restaurant week I am not exactly sure the regular prices but I am assuming they are quite pricey but well worth it. The atmosphere was very intimate and the setting we very private. This restaurant is tucked away in a corner of the Monte Carlo. It only has around 10 - 15 tables and 300 waiters so every time you turn around your are being serviced. It is very nice and you do leave feeling very special.
All the samplings we had were really good. I had the scallop appetizer and the salmon dinner, both of which were awesome! The food is french in origin so expect small quantities with plenty of flavor. This is no burger joints thats for sure.
This is a good, fancy, private restaurant worthy of you big events (as long as someone else is taking you out if its not restaurant week....hahahahhaha) -
Review from Brittany G.
Los Angeles, CA
6/10/2011
The food was good, but it did not meet my expectations. We ordered the 7 course tasting menu for $125/person. By the fifth course, it became painful to eat any more. It was a struggle to go on. I think the tasting menu lacked a smooth progression. Everything was heavy and salty. The pork belly was the most delicious thing in my opinion. But I wouldn't say it was worth the price. If you are going to go to Andre's, I say opp for the 5 course tasting menu instead of the 7 course one. The cheese course is worth missing, and the foie gras is good, but it's just too much overall....
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Review from Sue A.
Cerritos, CA
7/29/2010
This restaurant is a hidden gem of Las Vegas!
These days, there's an overabundance of high priced restaurants with mostly mediocre food and terrible service.
But tucked away in the Monte Carlo Hotel, is Andre's. A cozy french restaurant and really know how to take care of you and your tastebuds.
The quiet and intimate ambiance is perfect for a date or a nice dinner w/ a few pals.
And the food?? Absolutely amazing!
They usually start you w/ a small appetizer (literally a bite) that the chef has whipped up. Every time I've gone, it's always something yummy and different, and on the house :)
I had a filet and it was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. I also tried their foie gras appetizer and their garden salad. The presentation was wonderful and the food was so delicious.
My husband also ordered the foie gras martini, and OMG it was amazing! Of course you'll have to like foie gras in the first place, but even I liked it! Normally i can't stand more than just a taste of foie gras. The chef actually comes out and pours the martini for you and even grates white truffles on top of it at your table.
I resisted getting dessert after all that food...and then they brought out a little tray of small chocolates and nuts...again, on the house. it was just what i needed w/o stuffing a slice of cake into my already bursting gullet. wow...
Still, the best part had to be the service.
I absolutely disdain going to a nice restaurant and having to track the waiter down, or even worse, the waiter making me feel like he's doing me a favor by serving me in the first place. I strongly believe that the whole point of a nice restaurant should be the service.
Andre's did not disappoint one bit. They were polite, timely, and extremely friendly. I would give them 10 stars for their services and manners if i could.
All in all, don't miss this place if you're looking to have a nice meal that's actually worth it. -
Review from Sara D.
Manhattan, NY
3/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
From the bread and butter to the main course, the food, service and presentation at Andre's is superb.
We especially enjoyed the cocunut curry salmon with pouched shrimp over jasmine rice and steamed spinach, as well as the vanilla bean creme brûlée.
Will definitely be back to try the tasting menu. Check out our experience at http://www.SaraDISH.com -
Review from Robert C.
San Clemente, CA
7/11/2011
Ultra expensive but if you are on an expense account, worth it. Amazing service, atmosphere and food. The bar is one of a few in Vegas that allows you to smoke cigars anymore. If you are looking to impress, this is the place to go.
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Review from Vance J.
Las Vegas, NV
9/4/2011
Been a while since I ate here, and and couldn't tell you exactly what we had, but I do know it was a great dinning experience!
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Review from Aaron C.
Los Angeles, CA
10/7/2010
We got there a little later than our reservation time but all was good. Got seated at some awkward table that looked like it was for four but was longer than it was wider. My girlfriend and i didn't want to sit side by side so we moved to the ends. Why did we stay at this table for the remainder of the evening? It was in the corner and much more private so we liked it.
We ordered:
escargots de bourgogne
filet of beef
rack of colorado lamb
All was very very good and it was my girlfriends first time eating escargot. Shouldn't have brought her here because now she'll think that all escargot was this good.
Filet of beef was just like a super tender steak, super tasty, and good portion size with its sides. Rack of lamb was amazing. Probably one of the best I've ever tasted!
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Review from Lulubug R.
San Jose, CA
8/16/2011
Pricey. Food was good. Decor was fine. Service was good. We took the recommendations from our waitress. The Lobster Thermadour was tasty but extremely rich. Couple of bites and you are good to go. It is huge portion so share. I enjoyed my foie gras appetizer. The souffles are good, not that big sinister your own. Overall, jut okay. There are better options on the strip.
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Review from Steve J.
Laguna Niguel, CA
4/28/2011
Located within the Monte Carlo, this French restaurant is first class all the way. Small, private, and quiet, the decor is stunning. The food is wonderful and the service is second to none. The price is also second to none, but worth a special occasion visit.
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Review from Sai S.
Berkeley, CA
11/19/2010
4.5 stars.
3 butters (plain, tomato, olive) were spectacular. Bread was warm and brought out at the right time.
Service -- very helpful, pressure free. Friendly.
Space -- quiet in the circus of vegas. I liked the colors. Feels like a special room, as opposed to some massive fancy place like Alex in the Wynn.
- Amuse. Delicious and creative.
- Sweetbreads to start. Sometimes these are pork, I forgot to ask (I don't eat beef). So when they came I realized these were the beef ones. I called over the waiter and he said "yes they are beef" and I told him I cannot have it and he said "I am really sorry. Let me get you the lobster bisque, will that work?" and I said yes and voila, it was there in 5 minutes. Great service. It was not their fault, it was mine, but they handled it smoothly and in dignified fashion.
- Duck for the main. YES SIR. Fantastic. Great portion size and perfectly cooked.
- Pre dessert amuse. Loved the apple flavor, yum.
- Carmel chocolate dessert with sugar cane ice cream. Delish. Waiter recommended this one, good call.
- Petite fours. All very nice.
The ONLY reason this doesn't get 5 stars. Wait, you know, I re thought my review and said for the great service, great food, and hospitality, this DOES deserve 5 stars. Bumping it up from 4.5 to 5. Well done Andre's. -
Review from Julia Z.
8/24/2009
I had a wonderful experience celebrating a friend's birthday here.
Delicious olive, tomato, regular butter with bread.
Scallops and Shrimp Scampi were excellent appetizers.
Duck, Ribeye, Black Cod, Salmon entrees...
but the Veal Tenderlion Medallions taught me what it means to truly eat something sinful...with thin herb pasta, cipollini onions, opal carrots and marsala veal jus, it was the perfect French meal in Vegas.
Caramel and Apple Bread Pudding with ice cream for dessert.
Fabulous food before heading to XS.
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