"95; smoked salmon with baguette) and the Croque Madame ($17."
(in 73 reviews)
"The food was amazing, as in true Thomas Keller fashion."
(in 105 reviews)
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Bouchon
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The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200
- Hours:
Mon-Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mon-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
649 reviews for Bouchon
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OK, one more review for Bouchon for breakfast. It was fantastic. Our group of five enjoyed the various dishes, service was simply superb, and the atmosphere was quite good. I want to go back and try something else.
We had breakfast here on 16 November 2009.
My brother and I have eaten at Bouchon before and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. So when my wife said she HAD to got to Bouchon, there were no complaints on our end. The only problem is that we only had 3 nights in Vegas and 4 restaurants that we HAD to go to. The solution, Bouchon for breakfast.
Now, mind you, I am not a breakfast person. I definitely don't like the fatty fried crap Americans call breakfast food. However, breakfast here was definitely an experience! I am not an expert of baked goods, nor do I usually like to eat them, but I got a hold of my wife's croissant. Boy was that a mistake! I didn't want to give it back to her! What?! Me eat a croissant because I want to?! That just can't be true. Let me tell you, I have been to France, but never eaten like this. It's another must visit in the culinary mecca within Vegas.
Bouchon remains one of my top five meals ever.
Tucked away inside the Venetian and resembling a busy French bistro, I liked it immediately. Casually upscale and comfortable.
The bread was delicious, as was the wine. We started off with smoked salmon which came in a jar and was served with toasted croutons. It was heavenly. Amazing! We were rolling our eyes back into our heads with each bite. For our mains he had steak & frites which I sampled. The steak was tender and delicious, the frites were very tasty and well seasoned. I would've been jealous except the gnocchi I ordered was also amazing. Who would think so much flavor could come out of potato dumplings and vegetables?
Our server was personable and attentive without being overbearing. Regrettably there was no room for dessert. I cannot wait to come back.
Uncut pandemonium. I saw red in all directions, my defenses bathed external pawns in vulnerability ink as i masticated morsels of choreographed grace. I was always captivated by the Keller output, i live nearby the ole francais cleaners, but 500 bucks a person? No culinary prostitute can yank away that many bones from me. Even if they're the true conduit of god, even if it is has something to do with france.
So, I have the most powerful yelper of all to thank. Her and I were gearing up for this moment throughout our entire sabbatical together. She was aware of what was to come, as i swathed myself in a predictably unctuous cynical grue that was quickly sopped up with the towel of reality.
Hence exclaiming "toodles" towards my formerly jingoistic wee-gan leanings, i thought i would make things interesting, perhaps invite a finned unit (or posse) to my reckless acute dash towards the questionably hued gates of lucid bliss.
So, we started with sweet beignets. They were noticeably akin to an uglier cousin of the pastry world (hint: sheepishly oval, sans center, adored by a character who's first name ends in -omer) but certainly evolved into the respectable kind of gem with its delicate spicing, disconcertingly controlled flake and sumptuous mahogany flesh. Oh, forgot to mention the from-scratch nutella that pompously walloped all dangling, whittling stoics. Just in time for the Truite aux Amandes! (Pan-roasted trout with haricots verts,almonds & beurre noisette)
And that's the end of the food discussion. I don't want to use the constraints of language to pointlessly expound on experiences that tapped into multiple dimensions, ulterior states of being and possible dips into unutterable puddles of the unknown. Bouchon's target directive hinges on ferocious cultivation of threadbare necessity to perpetually extract endless distinct, complicated conclusions upon a single item. Sometimes dishes will only consist of four ingredients. I felt like pulling a Johnny Depp in "Once upon a time in Mexico". Thankfully, I understand perspective. And have no desire for stasis.
Thanks, gurl! The search is over.
Oh, and this was merely brunch.
Dining at Bouchon is an experience, not just a meal. The service is top class as the waiters do everything they can to ensure you are happy. We started off with oysters on the half shell from 4 different regions of the world. What's different about Bouchon is they don't drain or wash the saltwater from the oysters once they are open. Slurping one of these beauties down is like a tasting the ocean in your mouth. Delicious. Now to the good stuff. I ordered a rack of baby pork ribs braised in a red wine sauce on top of yukon gold mash potatoes. The meat was so tender it slipped off the bone and the wine sauce had the perfect balance of richness, thickness and complexity that made my mouth water everytime I took a bite. The meals here are truly "works of art" and you should dine here at least once just to see how good it really gets.
We went for breakfast and it was good, just not great. Bacon was excellent and my omelet was prepared as it should have been but nothing was outstanding. Service was outstanding however.
A+ for atmosphere; Food = B; Service C
We were seated at a beautiful outside table overlooking a pool and garden on a lovely crisp morning.
Started with a Bellini (champagne and peach) which was very refreshing. My husband ordered Bacon and Eggs. Nothing fancy, but everything was good. My friend had the Croque Madame and was extremely satisfied even though she put only a minor dent in the mountain of "frites" served wit it. Her husband ordered the special which was a homemade sausage (great) served with roasted vegetables and poached eggs (way underdone). My waffle with bananas was served last. Tasted good but was not fresh. It was not even warm.
The waiter never checked on the table.
I will definitely go back. Lots of potential.
Had breakfast here last week. Amazing! We sat outside with a gorgeous view of the Venetian pool. Service was impeccable, and our server was very polite. It was fairly early in the morning (~8:20a) so it wasn't packed at all.
My mom ordered the French toast, bread pudding style. Very unique!!!! I had the steak omelet. Overall, very happy with the food.
This is the best breakfast I've had in Vegas over the last 20 years. I will definitely be coming again.
I woke up at 1100, after partying at Moon (Palms) the night before. Obviously it was painful. We walked from Paris to the Venetian, adding to more pain, and then probably a mile inside Venetian itself trying to find Bouchon. I'm only complaining because this is Vegas and everything hurts the next day...
Furthermore, I thought it was a buffet - silly me. I didn't put two and two together (Thomas Keller restaurant, Venetian, $$$$, probably not a buffet). Ok so I was rudely awakened a second time with that realization. I immediately got over it and decided that I would have oysters for breakfast. My friend and I split a "Petit Plateau" from the "Fruit de Mer" portion of the menu. It came with half a lobster, steamed mussels, and fresh oysters and clams. Amazing. Then I had a daily special, a fluffy spinach quiche with fresh baby greens and vinaigrette dressing.
Another friend had butternut squash soup which tasted just like the one you get out of the box at Trader Joes.
Another friend had a fancy french toast, and the last friend had a fancy omlet.
The point here is that the food was good but it was still just some fancy breakfast food. I spent about $55. Not a wallet destroyer by any means but not cheap. Supposedly dinner is more impressive.
Fin.
P.S. they have this big stamping machine where you slip a piece of paper in and it smashes the BOUCHON name and phone number onto it with a loud bang. Awesome.
its that time again. AD HOC at HOME is out and will be signed by Chef Thomas Keller.
AD HOC at HOME book Signing
Wednesday December 9th 2009
6pm to 730 pm
Bouchon Las Vegas
Chef Keller will make an appearance for a book signing at Bouchon LV. Books will be available for purchase for $50 plus tax. "Ad Hoc at Home" is inspired by the menu of Ad Hoc Restaurant in Yountville, CA and features over 200 recipes of family style meals and comfort foods.
All other books w ill also be available for purchase; however, fans can bring in pre purchased books to be autographed.
call the restaurant for details! 702-414-6200
see you then!
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For around $30 a plate I was expecting to receive tiny tiny portions, but I was surprised that the portions were plentiful!
Service was wonderful. Water glasses were never left empty and the bread kept coming. My sister and I both got the chicken entree and it was the most tastiest chicken I ever had- cooked to perfection. The mustard flavored potatoes were VERY finger-lickin good!
I would suggest coming here if you wanted a nice evening dinner/lunch/brunch, not if you're on the go, looking for a quick bite.
I would come again! The waiter even offered us free tequila! =)
Sunday breakfast brunch at Bouchon started with a soy latte. My first thought was - hmm, it's alright.
Next was the house bread, and I loved it. You can't beat any bakeries, warm and crispy like fresh out of the oven.
Then, raw oysters and bloody mary. Raw oysters are... raw oysters and there wasn't much exciting to mention as long as they are fresh. Blood mary was spicy and refreshing. It went well with the oysters.
My main course was pan fried trout with roasted almonds and french beans. The flavor was influenced by butter used for frying. Other than that, it wasn't made with complicated spices, and was kept simple. Roasted almonds were crunchy and kept with the aroma of almonds. French beans were soaked into the butter sauce used for frying. This is a nice offering for brunch because it was not too heavy, yet too light.
Bouchon is definitely a place I'd recommend, especially sitting outdoor for lunch/brunch on a warm and sunny day.
We went to Bouchon for dinner. It is on the 10th floor of the Venetian so away from the casino and the crowds which was a big plus for me. It has a patio which was very nice. We were seated immediately without a reservation on a Thursday night. Our waiter was nice and the service was excellent overall.
My wife had the duck special ($43) which was duck breast with crispy skin, bread pudding, sweet sauce and mushrooms - it was absolutely delicious and also very filling so she had no room for desert. We got 500cc carafe of wine ($25) which was pretty good and there was also delicious bread and butter. I had the steak frites ($36), which was an ample size steak covered with a buttery sauce and with french fries. The steak was cooked medium as I requested and was delicious, and the fries were some of the tastiest I've had.
Overall, the food was great, the prices were better than many of the other French themed restaurants in Vegas, and the service was good. Other restaurants may have food network names but this one really delivered. I think this restaurant is a hidden gem that does not disappoint.
2 Stars
I was expecting so much more from a Thomas Keller restaurant. The night started off poorly when we had to wait almost 30 mins for our table, party of three at 9PM.
As we waited for our table we scanned the menu and decided we would order dishes to share. Our server started off being very helpful, but slowly lost interest as the meal progressed. For starters we ordered the Assiette de Charcuterie and the Salade de Frisée aux Lardons
et Oeuf Poché. Before the starters arrived, bread was delivered, it was nice, but not impressive. The starters took a lot longer then they should've, considering there was minimal cooking involved. The salami was okay and should have been served with more bread. The salad was good and the egg was well poached, the vinaigrette was delicious. The toasted Brioche served with the salad was amazing. As our plates were cleared, our table was covered in crumbs. The crumbs were never cleaned from our table. I noticed several other tables being crumbed between each course.
For our entrees we decided to split the Croque Madame and the special of the evening, a Pan Seared Duck breast served with roasted Sunchokes, Satueed Chantrelles, Chestnut Pain Perdu and a Huckleberry Gastric. The Croque Madame was delicious, the mornay sauce was rich and bread was so buttery. The fries served with the sandwich were under seasoned and very ordinary. We were so excited for the duck dish, but it couldn't have been more disappointing. The duck was over cooked, the entire dish was cold and bland.
Our server seemed very distracted and forgot to bring over items we asked for and never really checked on us. For the cost of the meal and the reputation of the chef behind the restaurant, I expected the food to be well executed and the service to be on point. None of these things were true.
While I am sure Bouchon's breakfast is as great as others make it out to be, their dinner offerings left little to be desired. Everything here is clearly thought out and executed with precision. In my party of eight, everyone enjoyed their meal. Which was good as I recommended Bouchon.
For my first course, I started with the chilled avocado soup. It was amazing. It was like eating avocado yogurt, which may not appeal to some, but as a fan of avocado it was a great start to the meal.
I had the roast duck for my main course. The duck itself was very good and cooked to perfection, allowing for a very tasty and slightly crispy skin. The red rice that was served with the duck was really the most amazing part of the meal. It is a food memory that I will have with me forever. While it was a fairly normal food, rice as a side dish is obviously not innovative, it was done better than any other I had ever had, and it was executed perfectly. That is really what Bouchon, and for that matter Thomas Keller, is all about. Taking something relatively normal and doing it very, very well.
The desert was like the rest of the meal, perfectly executed and clearly done with care. I had the mint ice cream, and it served as a nice bookend to the experience.
I have a few final and miscellaneous points. First, the wine offerings were rather nice. While they do have a pretty well rounded, although not really extensive wine list, they also offer house wines by the carafe. As there were eight of us with eight different palettes, we thought it best to get several bottles of the house wines in varying sizes. This worked out nicely and was quite cost effective.
Second, the meal started with some french bread, just thrown on the table in a fashion recalling the intended French bistro, but the butter that came with it was too cold to properly spread. This may just be me, but this is a major pet peeve of mine. While it didn't ruin the meal, as demonstrated by this review, it is something that I will always remember and almost always mention. With everything else being so clearly and well planned out, you would have expected this small oversight to have been recognized and resolved. Alas, it was not. I guess one can only achieve true perfection at either Per Se or the French Laundry, but Bouchon was quite close.
Ate a business dinner here once during CES week... This place is great... Wonderful oysters in half shell. Great steak frites.
This was a great restaurant to take a client to close a business deal. Highly recommended!
Bouchon. Table for 3. Wednesday Night at 8:30.
Sat on the patio outside - pretty.
Ordered the Salade Maraichere au Chevre Chaud (mixed greens with red wine vinagrette, warm goat cheese and herbes de Provence) $11. The salad was very good! The only issue is that it was overly salted! I'm not sure if it's integrated in the vinagrette or if it's sprinkled on? The goat cheese - DELICIOUS. I skipped the mixed greens, and ate the goat cheese and bread together instead.
Entree: Poulet Roti (roasted chicken with heirloom squash, rainbow chard, pomegranate seeds and sage infused chicken jus) $29.50. The chicken is cooked to perfection! It is so juicy and tender! The squash is slightly sweet, and is absolutely wonderful, and tasted SO good with the chicken.
Along with a glass of sauvignon blanc, the bill came out to be about $60. It's quite worth it! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you head out to Vegas!
Bouchon is one of those select restaurants that makes me want to be a "foodie." It's the kind of restaurant that'd you'd definitely want to go back to and the type you'd recommend to anyone.
After watching Top Chef: Las Vegas for the first time ever, it got me wanting to explore and learn more about the culinary world. Then in my multi-task mode I went looking for places to eat in Las Vegas for my recent trip there. The words "Thomas Keller" and "Michelin rated" came up and so I was sold on Bouchon.
With more than 600 reviews I'll just add some nice things for when someone else is on a similar search for nice places to eat in Vegas in hopes that a Yelp review will steer them in the right direction especially if you're not feeling eating buffets all the time...this is a nice change of pace.
Brunch is excellent here. It's relaxed but at the same time you're experiencing some fine dining. I've had people tell me after I went, that every time they come to Vegas with their family, they go to Bouchon.
I like pastries and with so many choices I just decided to go with an assortment of four pastries in the Bouchon Pastry Basket. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
They're all good but filling. Another instance where I was eating with my eyes and not with my stomach.
I had the Chicken and Waffles and they were the best. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is great too but Bouchon delivers it like no other.
The Croque Madame was as good as advertised and the pommes frites were delicious. Leave it to the French to make great French Fries.
It was all so filling that I couldn't possibly fit dessert. But then I saw the table across from me all come in just to eat dessert and I cried a little bit when I saw the various dessert options. Then they proceeded to savor every bit as if to rub it in my face. I tried to focus on the fact that we had a table overlooking the pool in the Venetian or that our waiter had been especially helpful in providing an excellent dining experience but none of that puts amazing looking profiteroles in my stomach.
I guess I'll just have to wait until they open the Bouchon in Beverly Hills later this year. But if you're in Vegas and want a great place to eat for anytime in the day then Bouchon is a can't-miss restaurant.
I spotted Bouchon as we were checking into our hotel and immediately got excited.
We went for brunch on a Saturday morning and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. They don't take reservations during brunch so you just have to go and wait.
Bouchon had really great service. We ordered an assortment of different items and everything came out, hot and delicious. All their portions were massive so we were completely stuffed. I was a little greedy so I ordered their smoked salmon on a baguette and a pain au chocolat to share. I could barely finish my baguette, which was sad because the pain au chocolat was not nearly as good later in the day. Everything that comes with fries is enough fries to feed 2-3 people.
I would definitely go back next time I'm in Vegas or when I'm in Napa.
Located in the Venetian's Venezia Hall, Bouchon is a great restaurant tucked away from the glitz and cheesiness of the strip with amazing food.
We sat on the patio which overlooked the pool area. The patio had a nice cozy atmosphere and seemed quieter than inside (which was noisy from all the bustling). The epi bread is freshly baked and their butter is amazing. The butter tasted to so fresh and light that I wanted to eat it plain.
We ordered a few cocktails, the moscow mule and I can't remember the second (wasn't that good). The moscow mule is a must have! Gingery and fresh, I could have had my bf's whole mug - and yes, the drink is really served in a mug. So cute!
We started with the pork belly special served with barley and sauteed veggies. Holy moly. The pork belly was soooo melt-in-your-mouth tender and tasty. The veggies were cooked perfectly (loved the brussell sprouts) and the barley added a nice texture contrast to the dish. We also had a mixed greens salad with goat cheese which was nothing special, not good, not bad.
The bf had the croque madame. Crap that thing was so buttery and creamy, it was like a pillow of heaven. The egg was perfectly cooked, the bechamel was killer and not oily, and the brioche was so buttery that I wanted to take it home with me. The croque madame was served with fries and they were skinny and crispy, but a bit too salty. I ordered the flat iron steak with spinach and garlic. The steak was so tender; I couldn't believe a flat iron steak could be so tender! The spinach and garlic were drenched in oil/butter so I didn't care for it much.
For dessert, we had the BOuchons, which were brownies and ice cream. Nothing special. I wish they had better dessert!!!
Great dining experience, casual and elegant setting, good service, and deelish food. Now if only they could fine tune their food skills and offer better desserts. Not on your way to Vegas? Not to worry, Bouchon is coming to Beverly Hills next month!
I had just come from Bouchon Napa, so I had pretty high expectations for this place. The venue has the exact same feel, plus an outdoors pool/fountain area. No complaints there.
The sommelier was extremely helpful in picking a red and a white for the table. Our waiter was more than knowledgeable, reciting the nightly specials like telling his life story. He really does know the list forwards and backwards!
We started with a dozen oysters for the table, three of each kind. It came with the cutest little bottle of Tabasco, which we promptly finished.
I shared the halibut and the trout, which were both excellent. But honestly, I was sold at haricot verts. It's the simple things.
And for dessert, we must have ordered half the menu. The profiteroles, pot de creme, and all three of their dessert specials. Talk about fatties!
I've been here like 20 times. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because occasionally the food and/or service don't match the peak.
Breakfast is ridiculously good...try any of their sausages. Perfectly cooked, seasoned beautifully, and just tasty.
For dinner...the roast chicken is epic and served with seasonal veggies. The cod appetizer is great too...though once it was so salty I sent it back after 1 bite.
Anything braised or Sous Vide has always hit the spot. In particular their short ribs are excellent...both pork and beef.
Las Vegas is an amazing food city, you almost can't go wrong with picking a restaurant here. Thomas Keller is one of my favorite chefs, but that's not why I give Bouchon 5 stars.
So I used to live in Las Vegas, and as a matter of fact, I worked inside the Venetian so this place was very close and convenient. I loved popping in for a quick lunch or meeting friends later in the day for a nice dinner. Oh I miss you Bouchon!
Bouchon is what I imagine a typical French bistro to look and feel like. Simple items on the menu, done right. Steak with fries, pan roasted trout, blood sausage, etc. Everything delicious.
Excellent staff, very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant itself is simple in design, however not so simple in workmanship. The details are just right, coming together and creating an incredible atmosphere and ambiance.
If you're in Vegas, treat yourself and have dinner here, you won't be disappointed! However, make reservations!
Now for some really exciting news, there is to be a Bouchon soon in Beverly Hills, woooohoooo!
Bouchon is a great place for both fine dining & casual, without getting dressed up. I actually went there for breakfast/ brunch with a friend. They have a buffet bar available and have a wide variety pastry selection.
Service was great (as should be expected at such an establishment). Our server also made suggestions for food and drinks. I went with the "Breakfast Americaine" (Two eggs any syle served with bacon, country sausage, pommes frites & toasted brioche) and a mimosa. As far as what I selected for brunch, i was not too impressed. I understand that my selection of brunch cuisine was a bit generic, but the price versus the quality was not what I had expected. Eggs were done well, bacon was crispy, country sausage was not as appettizing, but the frites & brioche was pretty good. I will say that i have has better frites.
Atmosphere is great. I have to been to upscale establishments where it can feel a bit stale. At brunch, the atmosphere is much more upbeat and without the snobbery. Also, layout is well done with indoor and outdoor seating.
I believe this restaurant to be great, and potential for another visit for brunch.
While in Vegas a few weekends ago, a large group of us dined here for a corporate dinner.
Let's start with the drink... a Moscow Mule... served in a metal mug..
Russia, where are you? If I go to to Alaska, will I be able to see you? :)
The poached pear and beet salad... not impressed, the pears taste like they came out of can of Dole's. The beets, okay..
The pan roasted trout was good, they were able to take a fish that is okay in flavor and make something quite special with it.
The pommes frites were awesome!!! dipped in spicy mustard!!!
Since I had won $230 at the tables, I decided to splurge on a "1976" Calvados... wow, was that something! $35 for a small glass, but drinking something that was made the year I was born, well that's just cool. : )
It's a decent eat in Vegas. One major issue I had with Bouchon was the service. I felt like our server had one too many drinks the night before. He was not only slow with everything, he was also just very strange.
Back to the food...
The food looks infinitely better than it actually tastes. I tried the Croque Madame (with pomme frites!) and the Chicken and Waffles. Additionally, the bf tried the oysters, which he said were good!
Pomme frites were good, but not the best I've ever had. I think I had high hopes based on all the other reviews. They were the perfect size and cooked the perfect amount, but they were not satisfying. And I love French fries. I love eating them so much it's unhealthy.
Chicken and waffles was also decent, but not out of this world.
Okay, so when the food came out, it looked beautiful. When I took a bite, it was good, but not as good as it looked. The food was cooked perfectly well, but there was something missing. However weird this sounds, the food lacked character. Everything tasted fine, it was just uninspired. It was one of those experiences where you think it'll be amazing and when you're actually experiencing it, everything seems amazing. Everything is executed well. But then you're done with the experience and it wasn't actually quite as good as it seemed. It was still good, but there was something missing. That's how I felt about my brunch with Bouchon.
I would eat there again if I stayed at the Venetian, but I wouldn't go out of my way.
What else is there to say, after the 600+ reviews. Pure quality.
Had dinner twice on the last LV visit. Loved the food. Loved the service.
Not as stuffy as the "upscale" joints at the Bellagio & Wynn.
From the bread and butter to appetizers (escargot escargot escargot), entree's (ribeye) & deserts all EXCELLENT.
Service was attentive but could be more polished. Yup, "I'LL be back"...
With so may good places to eat in Vegas our dinners were booked, so to sneak in Bouchon we went there for brunch.
I ordered the Croque Madame, toasted ham and cheese on brioche topped with a fried egg and mornay sauce. The sandwich was just as you'd imagine, but the egg and mornay sauce add so much to it. The mornay sauce was rich and velvety smooth. The egg enhanced the sandwich the same way adding a fried egg to a cheese burger does.
It also came with pommes frites, or in english, "french fries", and a whole mound of them! So much that a table of 4 could not finish them. They were really good, maybe in the top 5 fries ever. After all who makes French fries better than the French? Well maybe McDonnalds... Wait, did i just compare Bouchon to McDonnalds? Anyway they were light, crispy, and delicious.
We also ordered french beignets. I was expecting something like the beignets in New Orleans where they are light and covered with powdered sugar. These were a bit heavier and both resembled and tasted like cake doughnuts. Although they were warm and probably the best cake doughnut I've ever had, it was not what i was expecting and was a bit of a let down. I would have been fine with it, but when it was brought to the table they said, "your doughnuts." Let's get one thing straight here, I'd gladly pay $8 for 3 french beignets, but NOT for 3 doughnuts!
Pros: Great bakery items especially the Croissant, Tons of delicious french fries, delicious meals with great sauces.
Cons: Beignets are okay but not the type you find in New Orleans, definitely not worth $8 for 3 the size of "Hostess Donettes".
Advice: There is a embosser next to the entrance with some pieces of thick card stock. you can emboss the bouchon name in it for a keep sake. not sure if you're supposed to do it or what it's for but i did, and now use it as my bookmark.
When i go to Vegas and i want to go out for a Nice Dinner, Bouchon is the place. You will be looking at a $100 for about 2 people, but why not spend it eating then loosing it at the Craps Tables. What i try to do is win gambling, and i call the meal a Comp from the Hotel.
If you are opened to trying new things, and dont care about what it is try the "faugra" (Duck Liver). Yes i know duck liver sounds good, but seriously it is like the best butter on your toast.
$50 for 2-oz Jar of this stuff and you spread it on a type of toasted bread. All I have to say is "Thank You Venetian for Dinner" Just won $400 at the Craps Tables and wanted to find a way to give the money back to the hotel and casino.
I am not a oyster guy, but i hear they are awesome here. Try there Slow Roasted Chicken and dont forget to get the fries (Trust Me)
Feeling lucky at the slot machines and want to blow your winnings on a delicious meal? Bouchon is the place to go, tres bon!
This bright and bustling bistro smells of fresh bread, butter, and dough (literally and figuratively). From many friends' recommendations, I made my fiance take me to Bouchon for a fancy brunch before we left Vegas. Nice and helpful service from our waitress; who warned that the Bouchon French Toast I was eyeing would border more on "dessert" than a breakfast. Instead, she recommends the Chicken Waffle - chicken that's been roasted for 13 hours served with a bacon and chive waffle. What's a hungry girl to do with such tantalizing options? I order BOTH.
Bouchon French Toast - so decadent, moist, and sweet that your heart nearly stops beating. Is it from the sinful joy? The overdose of butter from the brioche and custard? Possibly both. Served warm with apple slices and surrounded in a sweet syrup, it's heavenly. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Chicken Waffle was also a savory dish. After 13 hours, you can bet it was pretty damn tender! It's served with a Tahitian vanilla bean butter, which is quite light with a hint of sweetness. The bacon and chive waffle had a saltiness and light texture that complemented the chicken; though it was more of a lunch item than breakfast. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
The highlight of my expensive, indulgent meal was the Strawberry Fields bubbly. It's made with a rare fragoli wild strawberry liquer and albrecht cremant ( a brut rose). Formerly only found in Europe (Italy and France), the fragoli wild strawberry liquer was recently released in the States. After a hunt for strawberry wine in Italy, this was the first time I'd ever seen it in restaurants! Served with bits of wild strawberries floating on the top, it was fresh with a slightly bitter berry aftertaste. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Despite being $90 poorer after the bill (including my fiance's juicy steak with pomme frites), I felt satisfied that I left Vegas having devoured one of the most exquisite brunches to date. For a more affordable experience, don't be like my impulsive self and greedily order two breakfast items.
pretty good food for brunch. but def over priced. the steak and frites was by far the best thing out of the: white sausage and eggs, corned beef hash and eggs, waffles, chicken and waffles. the pastries were ok. not the best ive had. i probably would not go here again. however like i said, the steak and frites were good. the fries were perfect thin and salt. and the steak and tender.
Hazel Q...my apologies for the lack of reviews lately. I got a new job recently and have been quite busy. I'll try my best to keep up in the future.
We paid a visit to Bouchon because we heard great things about their brunch. Although my memory a bit fuzzy, several years back, I did dine there and do remember the food to be quite good.
My goal was to try 2 things, the brioche and their french fries. Their brioche because the instant you step foot into Bouchon, you're slapped in the face by the smell of fresh, high quality brioche. The aroma is heavenly. Their fries because Anthony Bourdain said so.
With this in mind, I decided on the Croque Madame. It's basically a fancy French eggs benedict but with brioche and morney sauce instead. It also came with a side of pommes frites, a fancy term for French Fries. Because everything is so fancy, you end up paying fancy prices. And if you pay fancy prices, you expect to get fancy tasting food and fancy service.
The Croque Madame was good. Everything came together nicely. The ham was savory, the egg perfectly cooked, the morney sauce was rich and creamy, and the brioche was buttery with a flaky crunchy crust. Very fancy! Now Mr. Bourdain, about their fries. It was way too salty for me. I still think McDonalds and In-n-out have better "pommes frites". But since I'm a pig, the saltiness didn't stop me from eating every single stick.
Perhaps our waiter was having a bad day but he was absolutely horrendous. It seemed like he brain was on vacation. While the other waiters/waitresses were hustling, trying to provide speedy "fancy" service, our waiter was strolling around like he was in a museum. And he was so freaking inefficient. My wife ordered coffee and he would bring coffee, no cream or sugar. After we asked for cream and sugar, he'll just bring the cream and 5 minutes later, the sugar. My butt cheeks were flexed because he was making me so antsy! Our brunch ended up taking 2.5 hours. I don't care so much about the time but if I'm dishing out $20+ per plate for breakfast, I want better service. That's not too unreasonable right?
My family and I had brunch at Bouchon and it was lovely. We sat outside, near the Venezia Tower pool and garden (which is also lovely) on a beautiful morning. It was my mom's birthday brunch so everyone ordered what they wanted, we ordered a few extra things, three of us had cocktails, and I still thought the overall cost was very reasonable, considering what we all had.
My stepdad had the Moules au Safron, which was clearly the showstopper dish amongst all of them at the table. It was beautifully presented in this really cool pot with a dipping section, and they were tender and flavorful and overall fabulous. There were a ton of them and he cleaned them out (we all chipped in a bit).
My friend and I both had the omelet of the day which was broccoli rabe and cheddar. It was delicious. It also came with a giant stack of super crispy and very tasty bacon and brioche. Yum.
Mom had the quiche of the day, which was spinach. It was very good, too, but didn't come with anything on the side.
My only real complaint is that the beignets we ordered were not light and puffed up beignets but really were like a plate of mini-donuts. They tasted good and came with strawberry sauce and Nutella, but it was just not what I was expecting.
Our drinks were also very good - coffee, bloody marys, mimosas - and the service was excellent, although we did end up waiting a bit to get our check. But, the setting was so pleasant that we didn't really mind all that much. I would definitely return; in fact, I look forward to it.
I thought the food was very good when we ate there a year or so ago. We went with a larger group (about 10) and had excellent service. We had reservations, of course. Everybody was pleased. There are many reviews so there isn't much I can add. We were staying at the Wynn, so it was easy to get there.
Best bellini I've ever had. The croque madame and pommes frites were A+++++ and the croissant was the flakiest, most buttery croissant I've ever put in my mouth. I love Bouchon and can't wait to go back.
Yum yum yum, this place was wonderful.
Bouchon is everything you expect from fine dining, without the pressure of acting snotty and getting super dressed up. It has the kind of service you'd expect when paying approximately $50 per person. I never had an empty water glass [they leave a bottle of water on the table, but you never have to fill it yourself.... they keep coming to fill up your glass]. They clean the bread crumbs off your table between courses. They make suggestions for food and drinks without pressuring you or up-selling. All in all a wonderful experience.
The food--exceptional. My fiance started with their onion soup and then had their entree special, braised short ribs. It was served with some kind of potato gratin or something, which were wonderful! The short ribs had some kind of glaze that gave it a very rich flavor without being overwhelming. I had their tasting plate of cheeses [sadly, I didn't pay enough attention to find out the names of the cheeses] which were different, but all good. For my entree, I had their croque madame which brought me back to Paris. I felt like I was back at that little cafe next to Notre Dame. Yum-o. Sadly, my beau and I were too stuffed to try their desserts, but we would definitely come back, so maybe next time!
REALLY wanted to love this place, but i was not impressed. My husband raves about it everytime he comes home from vegas so it was one of the first reservations we made when we planned our trip. nothing exceptional but not terrible.
have to say that their epi bread is to die for. my favorite part of a baguette is the end (extra crusty) and providing the wheat-shaped bread/epi loaf (with multiple "ends") instead of sliced baguette or rolls is perfect.
started with some cold mussels and the breaded bone-marrow appetizer special. i absolutely love me some bone marrow, but when she said it was breaded and fried, it made me think twice. i should've listened to my gut (literally) and passed on that. almost everything is better fried, but NOT bone marrow. just say no! keep it simple and traditional. the mussels were tiny and nothing special.
my ribeye was perfectly cooked and delicious. husband had the steak frites, his usual, but it paled in comparison to the ribeye. obviously they are different cuts of beef, but my husband mentioned that they were having an off night. the frites were perfect. no dessert because we were full of frites and we didn't want to risk a hit/miss dessert. we wanted to try bouchon bakery downstairs anyways.
had very high hopes and expectations for our meal, but it was just ok. i might like to try them again for brunch, but with all the other choices in vegas i most likely won't be back to bouchon. unfotunate.
eh, nothing special. Maybe I was expecting more from Thomas Keller, but seeing a rather normal breakfast/brunch menu was a little bit of a letdown.
We had a party of 7 which they sat after quite a wait, even at 1pm on a Saturday. Our server was proper... but not quite friendly or efficient. He brought out the french bread and jam/butter but no bread plates were to be found for at least 10 minutes later. I guess that's what they have crumb scrapers for..? so they can save a bit of dish washing? I did enjoy the jam though, tasted like apricot to me.. very pleasant.
I opted for the Croque Madame since a friend told me it was one of their "specialties" and everything else on the menu seemed normal. Other orders at the table: Corned Beef Hash, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Summer Butternut Squash Soup, and their "famous" French Toast. Our waiter said, and I quote, "People from all around the world fly in just for our French Toast because it's that amazing." What a way to hype something up!
30 minutes later (literally) our food comes out. My Croque Madame was tasty (toast, ham, cheese, fried egg, creamy sauce served with fries) but WAY too heavy. I tasted a lot of butter with the toast, along with the saltiness from the ham and greasiness of fried egg all drenched in a cream sauce? with FRIES? It's quite delicious at first but after a few bites in it gets on the heavy side. Not to mention I think my waist grew an inch after brunch.
From what I heard: All the other meals were just okay. Nothing special and overpriced. Would my friend fly from half way around the world to order to French Toast? His answer: no. Everyone's conclusive responses of "meh" summed it up.
Our waiter was pretty much non-existent, letting his helpers do all the work in refilling drinks and bussing plates. So I guess waiters here only take the order and drop off the check? Plus he was guaranteed a 20% gratuity so what did he care? My plate plus an OJ cost $30 alone. Ouch!
Second French establishment in Vegas that was a semi-fail.. first being Mon Ami Gabi. The theme: mediocre food at a hefty price tag.
Am I willing to give French dining in Vegas a 3rd try? I'll let you answer that one.
I'm keeping this review short since there are so many to review from.
Service - 5 stars
Food - 5 stars
Price - 4 stars (a bit pricey but you get what you pay for so to speak)
We were recently in Vegas celebrating my boy's bachelor party. We came in with a party of 10 and were instantly greeted and seated. They gave us some pistachios and bread to start with. Try the bread with a little butter and their home made mustard. The combo sounds kinda weird, but it's killer!
To warm the taste buds, I ordered the cream of mushroom. It was very tasty but nothing extraordinarily different. However, for my main course, I ordered the sirloin steak sous vide with vegetables. Mid order, I asked the waiter if I could swap the veggiies for fries. He said, the order comes with the veggies but that he'd bring 3 baskets of fries for our group on the house. And as for the steak, it was vacuumed sealed to capture the juices....and it definitely tasted that way. Juiciest Sirloin ever! Cooked to perfection and was super tasty.
If my memory serves me correctly, I had a Croque Madame and orange juice. The croque madame is basically a croque monsieur (ham and cheese sandwich) with egg on top. Pretty d**m yummy. My friends enjoyed their food as well.
Though the smoked salmon my friend had was pretty salty. The yogurt with granola was apparently really good as well.
Also, if you buy food from the bakery downstairs, you can use your receipt to get 10% or something off the bill. Nice people at the table next to us gave us one of their receipts. :)
