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How could something so simple be so great!
Their service is impeccable!
The food delicious!
That Yukon Gold puree is like liquid crack - enjoy.
Dessert - the Monkey Bread tastes just like the cinnamon rolls I make - very good. Those little Parker House rolls are delish also.
So much better than any of those other Steakhouses - hats off to Tom!
Great service and amazing food!
My boyfriend and I ate here during our trip to Las Vegas and staying in the MGM Grand. I love steak and hadn't had a good piece of meat in a long time so going to Craftsteak was an easy choice. It also helped that we had a discount coupon that we received by booking our room through Expedia. Anyways...I had the bison with berries-delicious! For a side dish we had the sweet potato puree (scrumptious) and for an appetizer we had the mozzarella, also a good choice. Definitely give Craftsteak a try if you like steak!
One last thing-the atmosphere is relaxed with a mixture of people who dress up and those who do not...the restaurant staff is also attentive to the fact that most diners have shows to go to and make sure that you will be there on time!
Yum!! Just had to get that out there. Came here Saturday night with my friends and could not believe how nice this restaurant was. The decor was very nice, not too bright or too dark. We got sat at a table right in front of the arrangement of pumpkins which made for a nice background for our group picture.
We ordered three side dishes: baby spinach, baby shitake mushrooms, and roasted garlic and leek gratin potatoes. I didn't try any of the spinach, but the other two were really good. We also shared between the four of us a 16 oz. rib eye and a 10 oz. filet mignon since we had gone to a buffet for lunch. Hmm.. the rib eye was so good! The filet mignon was really tender in the center, but the side was a little dry otherwise it would have been better. Plus, it lacked a little bit in flavor. We didn't get to oder any dessert since we were all full. =( I think next time I will have to save room for the chocolate souffle!
One of the best meals I've had for a weekend of xs (the whole city is excessively fun...). Service was exquisite and so was the food.
The sommelier introduced himself, who was very helpful in our wine selection. We had a 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape, which was an outstanding choice and would highly recommend ($90).
The butter rolls arrived, and like all the other yelpers have raved, it was so good. They come in a batch of six, and by the time we had finished 4, another set had come. Great service.
Apps - We had the Seafood Platter and Kobe Beef Tartare. The seafood platter was delicious, comprised of oysters, clams, prawn, lobster, seaweed salad, alaskan king crab, and caviar. One person in the party said the only problem with this platter "was that it wasn't bigger." This seafood app blows Mastro's out of the water (seafood lives in water....). The beef tartare was equally amazing, which was raw kobe beef with a raw egg on top, served with miniature bread pieces. The tartare prepared us well for the main course ahead.
The Main Course - 16oz. Grilled RIbeye steak, charred rare. The steak was perfectly marbled, with a high fat content, which ribeyes should have. Cooked perfectly. I also got to sample my friends' grilled NY Strip and Wagyu Ribeye. All were delectable, and was able to distinguish the varying textures of the cuts.
Sides - Bean Sprouts, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, and Yukon Gold Puree. Bean Sprouts were interesting in a good way. Paired with bacon, the sprouts were well prepared with a great texture. The Hen of the Woods (I'm told this is a Colicchio signature dish) were interesting as well. It didn't blow everything out of the water, but it was very good, with a good texture. I love mushrooms, and this was like nothing I've ever had before. The Yukon Gold Puree was a very buttery bowl of mashed potatoes, prepared thinner than regular mashed potatoes. It was awesome.
Didn't get to dessert because 1) I don't like dessert (I'd rather have more steak) and 2) was very full.
Went for halloween weekend, but the candy wasn't just for trick or treaters. There was plenty of eye candy as well ;) It was funny seeing a cow walk into a steakhouse.
Absolutely one of the best meals I've ever had. If you like steak, this is the place to come -- its a carnivore's heaven. The steak here blew away the choices at Mesa down the strip.
We chose the Angus Smorgasboard for 3. Basically, they gave us the chef's selection of appetizers, steak , and dessert.
What came out was glorious. Appetizers included Jerusalem Artichockes and a frisee salad that was at least 3-1 bule cheese to salad ratio. Yum.
One of my favorite parts of the meal were the side dishes that came with the main course. The corn dish was like crack. I could not stop eating it. The mushroom risotto was delightful and the sweet potatoes were absolutely yummy.
The steak is the star of the show, and we got Ribeye, New York Strip, and Skirt steak. My wife, who had to be persuaded to get steak, said afterwards that the skirt steak was one of her favorite things she's ever eaten. My favorite was the ribeye. FANTASTIC.
All of the steaks here are dry-aged and of the best quality you can get (and they have a full selection of Wagyu up to $300 pp). For this quality of steak you do not (should not) need any sauces or condiments. The meat itself is the star of the show and needs no enhancement.
Dessert was unreal as well. A selection of sorbets and cobblers and stuff that I told myself I didn't have room for but somehow found room for.
Don't miss this place. I didn't eat again until dinner the next night I was so full. But that whole next day I couldn't stop thinking about that steak.....
Delicious! Every morsel of food I put in my mouth her was tender, delectable... just perfect. Great food, Great servce. Sure, it's pricey, but it's worth the price. It's an experience in itself.
Good steak but even better rolls. Dinner kicked off with the most amazing butter rolls that are served warm in these cast iron baking pans. They were so good that I literally inhaled 5 rolls (amidst the snickers of my dinner mates) before I had to stop myself. And to be honest, the only reason I stopped was because we were going clubbing afterwards and I was wearing a super tight dress... Sigh. The sacrifices we make for beauty.
So now to the dinner part--we ordered the 32 ounce Rib for 2 and a selection of sides, including the assorted mushrooms (good), fries (very good), asparagus (OK), sauteed baby broccoli (a bit mushy), wild mushroom risotto (too thick and slightly over-cooked) and Brussels sprouts (OK). The steak was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. I'd definitely come back again.
I copied and pasted the fall tasting menu from Craftsteak website which is the deal of the century, especially in Vegas! Blue cheese olives for martinis....extensive scotch list...does not get much better.
$70 Per Person
Appetizers
* Grilled Quail with Vincotto
* Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese and Red Pepper Caponata
* Mixed Baby Lettuces
* Shaved Fennel Salad
Main Course
* Grilled Angus Skirt Steak
* Roasted Flat Iron Steak
* Diver Sea Scallops
Sides
* Jerusalem Artichokes
* Yukon Gold Potato Puree
* Shiitake Mushrooms
Dessert
* Pastry Chef's Selection (It was a fabulous selection)
I came to Las Vegas for a business trip, and the company offered to have let us have a meal on them. I've always wanted to give Tom Collichio's restaurant a try, so me and my co-workers felt it would be a perfect opportunity to give it a try. Our server for the evening was a extremely hospitable and friendly server by the name of Marvin. He checked in on us through out the night, offered some interesting conversation pieces, made sure that our drinks, breads and sides were always topped off, but also gave us space and let us enjoy our food and conversation. One note, there are photographers circulating in the restaurant with digital SLR's offering to take your picture but keep in mind, it's gonna cost you 25 bucks if you want to take one home... kinda of a rip if you ask me. On to the meal, we all did the kobe style wagyu beef - grade 8 tasting meal which was going to run about 130 a person.
The bread came out in a cast iron square pan, with a light sprinkling of kosher salt, with a auburn glowing sheen. Each bite was warm, fluffy and had a mild sweetness to it, I probably went after 4 pieces before my dinning companions reminded me that there was an actual meal coming.
Starters
Caesar salad with anchovy: Tasted like a traditional Caesar salad, I've had plenty of takes on this Caesar, it was good, nothing revolutionary but good nonetheless. I did put a nice sized anchovy fillet into a piece of bread I was eating. :D
Baby artichokes: This was amazing. One of my favorite starters of the night, the artichokes were nice and tender, not vinegary at all, and there was a nice light and refreshing dressing that went with it. I could have munched on those all night.
Watercress salad: The watercress was light and refreshing, some cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions, the dressing was lightly tossed in with it. Let's face it, I came to eat at a steak restaurant, I'm not here for the salad.
Grilled Prawns - One of the other starters that came, that again I loved. The Prawns were nice and meaty, and buttery. They were succulent, the flesh had a nice sweetness to it. The shells had a nice aroma and a crispiness to it like a cracker. They served it with a dipping sauce, but it was so good, I didn't even use it.
Prosciutto - Thin little slices of pork preserved in salt with a heavy marbling of fat. We all know how good this is, no need to say more.
Sides
Sauteed White Corn - Sautéed, caramelized, buttery corn with a natural sweetness. It wasn't creme of corn but I think with all the butter in it, it came pretty close! (No complaints here!) It was awesome!
Yukon gold puree with roasted garlic: Really nice creamy puree of Yukon potatoes. Pretty simple. But really damn good.
Assortment of mushrooms: I love mushrooms, and this mix included several mushrooms like, hen of the woods, white shimeji, baby shitake & golden chanterelles. Oh my dear lord, if I was a pharaoh I would want to be embalmed with this and be buried forever.
Dinner
New York: Normally not my favorite cut of meat, but this one was super moist and they had a amazing herbal rub on it, probably one of the best new york cuts I've ever had.
Skirt Steak: The only times I've usually had a skirt steak was in fajitas, I was worried this too would be dry and a bit on the tough side, but this skirt steak was absolutely amazing, the sauce was extremely flavorful,
I'm glad the chef, picked this cut out for us, I wouldn't have ordered it if I had a choice in it.
Ribeye: My favorite cut, with a nice marbling of fat and once again the chef cooked it perfectly, he kept the treatment on this one pretty simple salt, pepper and grilling it to a nice medium rare, that's all I need.
Dessert:
Chocolate semifredo, with warm molten chocolate cakes and brandied cherries: Pretty much everything I love in a dessert was here, the semifredo, was almost like a flan, only extremely chocolatey, I had to have a cup of black coffee with this.
Rhubarb Crisp with vanilla gelatto: The rhubarb had a extremely nice sweetness and tartness to it, the warm topping crumble offered a nice difference in texture and of course the most important rule of all, anything a la mode makes it better, this was no exception.
Sorbet 4 flavors: They gave us 4 house-made sorbets, I liked the pineapple, grapefruit, strawberry and then the grape in that order. Nice little pallet cleanser throughout the desert course.
Peach Pavlova, creme, fruit, peach ice cream layered on a pistachio macaroon: This had to be one of my favorite desserts for the evening, the macroon, had a nice crumbly texture with the spoon, but the moment it touches the tongue, it melts, giving off the aroma of pistachios. The fresh fruit and the ice cream made of a nice unexpected paring.
I only wish we choose our starters I didn't think we needed two salads, and I wanted to try the risotto, but still needless to say, we left stuffed and extremely satisfied. Ever wake up with a steak induced hangover? We did...
Let's start by saying I'm pretty sure I died and went to Steakhouse (for lack of a better term)heaven for the evening!!
The menu was small but overwhelming...I wouldn't turn any of it away. Because we couldn't narrow it down, we decided to do the fall tasting menu listed in Wakako's post. I was expecting a small tasting of each item, what I got was a feast! The Mozzarella melted in my mouth and the potatoes were something from a dream. The steaks were delicious, but not the best I've ever had. The dessert course was somewhat disappointing, but by that point we didn't care!
We also did a wine pairing for each course which was def. the way to go. $30 for three generous pours is a steal when the average glass of wine is about $14.
The service was excellent and both of our servers were eager to answer our questions and attend to anything we wanted without being annoying. We were surprised how casual some people were dressed, I would recommend business casual but don't be alarmed when someone walks by you in shorts and a tank top...it's in a casino after all.
The worst part about the visit was the food we had to waste because our stomachs couldn't fit anymore! Great food and great company made for memorable evening that now holds a place in my top 5 meals of my life.
Great service and really fantastic food. Without a doubt it ranked in the top 5 best meals of my life.
I would highly suggest a tasting menu, as things that you wouldn't have normally ordered will appear in front of you... and it will be GREAT!
Quail, homemade mozzarella, corn -- all ridiculously fantastic. I was interested in trying their mozzarella (which is SO worth it by the way), but I would not have thought of ordering the other two.
The tasting menu also provides for top of the line meat choices - different cuts, preparations and marinades.
Desserts were shadowed by the gastronomic greatness of the starters and entrees.
I should start by saying I am a scotch drinker- with that said they have to have the best scotch selection in the country.
Everyone was friendly, the hostess, the bar tender, both waiters and the bus boys. It was my friend's 40th birthday and he said jokingly do you have hot dogs? Well sure enough they sent someone next door to get a Nathan's hot dog, it was great to see someone having fun at what is traditionally a stuffy environment.
The only downside was they bake their fillets, but everything including my steak was great.
The food here was well prepared and delicious!
Wagyu/Kobe Beef Tasting Menu for 2 at $150 a person
Steak for 2 at $60ish a person (don't exactly remember)
2 raw oysters
3 glasses of riesling
Everything came with lobster! And although I don't care too much for lobster or kobe beef or meat in general.. it was delicious!
The sides were good too! I ate more of the sides than the main entrees! I was much too full. We got the delicious corn, mushroom medley, fries, and the mozzarella side.
Excellent wait staff and very nice ambience/decor
Best food and service I've had in Vegas ever, I think. The $70 fall tasting menu was an amazing deal-- it felt like we got a little of everything on the menu but the portions were huge. I hope they have a tasting menu each season!
The only way to really enjoy the true decadence of eating and the Las Vegas experience is to have the chef's tasting menu. One of the best meals I have ever eaten in my life! The rib-eye steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked exactly as ordered. The scallops are killer and so meaty that it is almost like you are not eating seafood. The wait staff were impeccable and made everyone feel like they were a high roller.
Jon Gosselin has a gut! I would too if I dined at places like Craftsteak every night. He was also obviously bombed as his face red and eyes glazed. Women around him didn't even care. They all think he's a jerk. One lady told me she thinks he's a "jackass". You don't even know him. Actually, I did too until I saw him in person. He looked sad and lonely. It seemed like he's using alcohol to get his mind off of the media scrutiny. I actually felt bad for the guy even though he looked ridiculous with those earrings and a smoke in his hand. So what does that have to do with Craftsteak? Absolutely nothing!
We also saw Jason Priestley (90210 alum), Annalynne McCord (Naomi in the current 90210) and Dahntay Jones (NBA guard) dining at Tom Colicchio's establishment. Craftsteak must be the place to eat while in Sin City.
There is so much hype about Craftsteak. I'm not sure if I was bitten by the hype but I truly enjoyed the experience. All I can do is be honest and honestly, everything was quite good.
The service was impeccable. Not one but two waiters took care of us. Both were extremely friendly and on top of their game on making us feel welcome and comfortable. Psychic abilities must have also been a prerequisite because they also read our minds. They would bring things right before we ask. And they timed everything perfectly. Well done!
We couldn't decide. I asked the waiter for advice. He suggested the Summer Tasting Menu ($60 per person). It was a prefixed menu with appetizers, steaks, scallops, sides and desserts. That sounded good to me. Everything tasted fresh and the ingredients used were of high quality. From the appetizers, the quail and buffalo mozzarella were my favorites. They were absolutely delicious. It was full of bold flavors and it made me wanting more. Both steaks were tasty, juicy, tender and a perfect medium rare. The scallops were delicate, light and cooked perfectly. Of the sides, the roasted shiitake mushrooms were heavenly. It was seasoned nicely and full of earthy flavors. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of sweets so the desserts were somewhat forgettable. But my wife enjoyed it.
Also, the lobster bisque ($18) was awesome. It was creamy, well spiced and full of large lobster pieces. I'm drooling...
Above were just a few dishes that stood out. There were a total of 12 dishes on the Summer Tasting Menu. My wife and I both had major food babies after just the appetizers. We doggie bagged whatever we couldn't finish for later drunken consumption. Five hours later and speech sluring, everything still tasted great!
Good is good regardless of hype and in my opinion, Craftsteak is good! The Summer Tasting Menu is definitely the way to go. Our total bill was about $220 after tax and tip. Expensive yes but it was well worth it.
Blog for full review of food - as this was a comped return visit I higlighted the service issues here.
As previously stated, after complaining to the GM (at that time a Mr. Jason Bartucci) with hopes that future visitors would not deal with such service we were provided a profound apology and an offer to refund the cost or to come back for a compensatory meal on the house - at the time I declined these options but on further review, a year after many fine dining experiences, I reconsidered. In a city with so many great options I would not generally be the sort to 'forgive and forget,' but returning with my two friends - both who love steak - and remembering how good the food was I made contact with the restaurant through the MGM website. While Mr. Bartucci (and our server) had apparently since been dismissed from the restaurant, my e-mail was answered by the new General Manager, Sebastien Vallet, who invited the three of us back for the chef's tasting with wine pairings on the house.
Taking our seats we were almost instantly met by Mr. Vallet, a gregarious and friendly man in a great looking grey suit (vastly differing from the black/white clad servers,) who promised us a fantastic meal and confirmed that I did not eat beef while my friends most certainly did.
Within moments our waters were filled - bottled water without even requesting, and our server and his assistant came to our table to once again confirm likes, dislikes, and anything we may need. In order to not belabor service issues too much I will note a couple of issues here that, despite their obviously being overly attentive to our table, were less than impressive. First, while Sebastien stopped by multiple times, our server spent vastly more time at a table of well clad businessmen while the assistant served as our primary server throughout. While not "unfriendly" our assistant's grasp of the English language was poor at best, wines were not described as presented, and this was officially the only restaurant on my trip to Vegas where I had to fill my own water. Another service issue presented itself later, but otherwise I have to say the team clearly "went out of their way" to please us - yet despite that fact, the service at Mastro's, CUT, Carnevino, and myriad other fine dining establishments vastly outpaced Craftsteak - their "average" being better than Craftsteak's "best."
Browsing around the restaurant I was amazed at how many hockey jerseys were present - clearly not the "business casual" Craftsteak desires. Arriving from our assistant server without any description (approximately 1 minute later our main server showed up to tell us what the dishes were) our mains and sides were served with a red wine of which I'm unfamiliar and neither myself nor JT enjoyed - Brad thought it was decent. Featuring mains of a 16oz Ribeye, a 12oz Skirt, and Divers Scallops with Fennel and sides of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sweet Corn, and Wood Roasted Asparagus this is where the other service issue came up. As previously noted, I don't eat steak - that doesn't mean my buddies do not eat scallops. Featuring only five scallops (we received three of the exact same dish as an appetizer last visit) and my friends each deserving to try at least one I explained to our server that this wasn't acceptable and, surprisingly, met some resistance - apparently my thin frame made him think I can't eat. Asking if any other fishes were available I was told only tuna - again the same prep I'd had last year (there was lobster, I saw it on another table, but clearly they weren't giving this away) and inquiring about birds or pork I was told only chicken (I know they had duck and pork loin, I saw the nightly menu) so I requested the chicken. Consenting, begrudgingly, the server asked if we wanted anything else and I emphatically stated some mushrooms would be nice. While it took about 15 minutes to prepare, the dishes were indeed brought by yet another server - someone who actually smiled (aside from Sebastien.)
Myself - I was pleased with the food again, but still less than sold on the service given the fact that they were clearly "doing their best" and still seemed a little less than in-step with other restaurants of their caliber. When it was all said and done Mr. Vallet stopped by to see how everything had been and I told him it was good - because it was. It simply wasn't "great." Leaving a nice tip for our service team (perhaps had they known we'd be leaving a good tip the primary server would've been more available) we made our way out of Craftsteak for the last time. Impressed enough that I plan to check out Craft the next time I'm in Los Angeles or NYC, Vegas has plenty of other options in the meats market and if I were attending repeats I'd head to CUT or Carnevino first.
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We arrived a little early for our reservation, and the hostess directed us to the bar. After about 10 minutes someone came to take us to our booth. We were a party of 4, and we had a large corner booth. We were seated behind a big table with a guy who at one point called the manager over and seemed to be complaining about everything, but we couldn't quite hear what he was saying. The booth next to us was filling with a bunch of drunk guys talking about how they were "blessed" enough to be in porn, but the less said about them, the better.
The service was great. Our servers were funny and knowledgeable and made some good recommendations. We ended up ordering separately off the menu and had the mozzarella and lobster bisque (both excellent), and for the entrees, the surf and turf with filet mignon, scallops, short ribs, and the grilled New York strip (not the Wagyu). I didn't try the surf and turf, but the scallop was very good, and the bite of the strip steak that I tried was very good, but the person who ordered it said it was unevenly cooked. My short ribs were just the right texture, but the gravy was very salty. Without adding much of the gravy, they were good. By the time to order dessert, I was really too full to eat much, but we tried some ice cream and the apple tarte tatin. The tarte was delicious, and the ice cream was good as well.
I'd definitely go back, but next time I'd probably avoid the short ribs because of tghe salt, and stick with a steak since that seems to be what Craftsteak is best at (big surprise). Also the lobster bisque was really delicious.
Still love the food here. We went here last week while we were in town for a show and LOVED it.
We had the $110 Chef Tasting Men and it was amazing...food pouring out from all different sides. The catch here is with the tasting menus the whole table has the get it but it's more then enough food.
I love this place. I love it EVEN MORE during Las Vegas Restaurant Week!!
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***1/2
So after watching many seasons of Top Chef, i really wanted to give Craftsteak a try and if head judge Tom had any credibility to his name. So with a little research i was happy to discover it was Restaurant week, which meant a lower priced tasting menu!
It was a good thing that I did my research because when i got there, there was no offering of the lower priced restaurant week menu. If not
for a little research we'd all be spending $150 kobe beef and lobster.
The following was served family style.
1st course: Shaved fennel salad, grilled quail, buffalo mozzarella and a cucumber salad.
My favorite was the quail, it was tender and moist; for my first taste of quail i was impressed. I didn't care for the fennel salad it was too crunchy for my taste.
Main course: Prime flat iron steak, Angus skirt steak, and Diver sea scallops.
My favorite of the 3 was the scallop, there was one per person and it left me wanting more. The steaks were, well... steak, nothing extraordinary. I usually order rib eye if i have a choice, but for $50 for everything, i was not complaining.
The sides were the star of the evening, Yukon gold potato puree, sauteed sweet corn, roasted shiitake mushrooms and we ordered a side of risotto. The corn was sauteed in tons of butter but was not greasy. The potato puree was creamy and buttery.
Dessert was a mix of cheese cake, monkey bread and chocolate cake. The desserts were good too, maybe the best cheese cake i've had, it was not as heavy and dense as others. Monkey bread was covered with ooey-gooey deliciousness.
i'd recommend going here just for dessert if you happen to be in the MGM.
Pros: restaurant week provided a good deal at $50
Cons: the drunk people next to us dropping the F-bomb every other word, calling his girl a bitch and talking to other people at his table like they were across the room. i think the entire restaurant heard his conversation.
Verdict:
over all for $50 it was a good deal but i was not overwhelmed by the steak but of course i didn't get the Japanese Kobe and i wasn't about to spend upwards of $120 to try it. After all it is what it is a steak house, straight forward food done simple. So it lived up to its name, but i guess i was expecting more since we had been eating at other french restaurants earlier which is the exact opposite; refined, subtle, and complex.
Note: The restaurant is decorated all modern and fancy but the bathroom has the feel of a real steak house. Pictures of Cows, and the sink resembles a feed trough. (at least the mens room)
An overall great experience at Craftsteak! I will have to disagree with the "dressy attire" on the top yelp profile... There were some diners who were dressed in almost "prom attire" then there was the drunk, wet people who stumbled their way from the pool in their ed hardy best and trucker hats. I guess if you come to dinner and pay close to $300 you should be able to wear whatever you want..
Our server, walter.. or was it wallace.. was great. He helped with wine pairing and course selection. The previous night another couple who we were in vegas with tried the tasting menu. She said it was the worst tasting menu ever and to stay far away from it. With that in mind the bf and I ordered from the dinner menu.
::Appetizer::
Wagyu Steak Tar Tar ($22): Delicious! Absolutely Delicious! My boyfriend was a little hesitant in trying steak tar tar (we usually only have tuna tar tars) but that soon subsided when he tasted the creamy wagyu steak. It was topped with a quail egg and paired with crispy tiny bread. It was very good. The steak was so light and seasoned perfectly. I highly recommended everyone trying the steak tar tar (meat lovers only duhh..)
Surf n Turf ($62): Filet mignon with your choice of either half lobster, grilled prawns or diver sea scallops. I choose the scallops. I asked for my filet mignon medium rare, it came out medium... for a steak house with such an esteem reputation I would of expected that my steak would not be over cooked. I really couldn't complain though because the meat itself just melted in my mouth. One of the best filets I have ever had.
-Diver sea scallops: by far the best scallops hands down. 3 big scallops came next to my filet mignon. They were cooked perfectly and topped with a fennel salad. The presentation was amazing but the scallops were to die for!
My boyfriend had the Rib eye ($44) with a side of grilled asparagus ($12).
The rib eye was huge! The grilled asparagus easily can feed 2 people. He really enjoyed his rib eye.
For Dessert:
-Sorbet ($6/each): We tried the Melon Sorbet and the Strawberry Sorbet. Best way to end dinner.. (each order of sorbet comes with 2 big scoops of sorbet. can be easily shared)
-Coffee: Served in a french press. For only $4, they give you about 4 cups of coffee..
This is one of the best steak restaurants I have ever been to. Everything about this place was superb. The only thing better than eating steak at this restaurant would be to have sex afterwards... that's the perfect evening.
This place exudes romance, and I'm not talking about the cheesy Vegas style, I'm talking the real thing. The waitstaff was one of the best I've seen in years. You have a team of people waiting on you. We had team 4. The leader of team 4 was Kevin and he was excellent... courteous, funny, helpful, prompt, etc. Olga was the main woman getting our things and she did a very good job. There was only one mistake the whole meal and that was refilling a drink. She brought my friends drink instead of mine, but then Kevin came over and said don't worry about it, keep it, and here's your drink. Mistake corrected.
We decided to get the Three Course Domestic Wagyu Beef Meal for $130 a person. They were participating in the Three Squared meal event for $50 a person, but we opted to go for the gusto and get a better meal (and deal, at least in this place). They seem to be a big martini place. I'm not really a martini type of person, but, I thought when in Rome... So, I got the Expresso Martini. Sounds unique enough and I needed some caffeine to balance out my continual alcohol intake. Without a doubt, it was one of the best drinks I've had... and then had again. My friend had the Key Lime Martini... and it was excellent as well.
Now the food. The homemade starter rolls were good. They had that little touch by having some sea salt on them. But, don't do more than one. Despite our alcohol blood level, we knew to wait for the meal. We were then presented with our appetizer which consisted of Caesar Salad with Anchovies, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Shrimp Cocktail. The shrimp were the size of my hand and very good for being so large. The mozzarella was in a 25 year old port sauce... yumm.
Then, came the beef. We requested the ribeye and the filet. I guess I should back up a bit. The Domestic Wagyu Beef Meal is what the chef decides to throw together, but you can make suggestions, and we did... at least for the steaks. The steaks were exquisite. They were perfectly cooked, tender beyond belief, and the flavor... amazing. This course also came with Roasted White Corn... incredible, asparagus... good (for me, the one thing that approached average), and the Yukon Gold Purée Potatoes... worth every bite.
Since the devouring was done, the next course came, dessert. It consisted of: Cinnamon Monkey Bread, Pecan Toffee & Banana Brown Sugar Ice Cream... wow, Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Blueberries & Lemon Poppy Seed Tuile... it was seductively smooth, and a fresh fruit concoction with a Watermelon and a Rasberry Sorbet to end it all.
This is definitely a stop to make when in Vegas and in the MGM Grand.
yes, i am in love with tom colicchio.
yes, i do find him extremely sexy.
yes, this review is a tad bit biased.
so this isn't the best dining experience i had in vegas. food aside, service and ambiance may not deserve the coveted 5 stars, however, i do love my tom, and love comes in a form of screwed emotions and mental incapability to judge. yet, craft certainly had some highlights even anti-tom could appreciate.
we had their fall tasting menu ($70 per person) which came out in family style. this menu isn't offered on weekends, but our waiter graciously accommodated us after checking with the kitchen. do not put this tasting menu in the same category as others'. this isn't a regular dinner...it's a FEAST!
here are some that stood out, truly a 5 star caliber items...
* grilled quail - if you never liked quail before, this one will change your mind. i never knew this minuscule birdies could make me feel like i was high (as in flying!).
* diver scallops - fan-friggin'-tastic. i am out of words to describe the feelings i had the moment this touched my mouth.
* potato puree - our side of table pretty much fought for this. you can't just stop at one spoonful. i wanted to slurp the whole bowl down!
* monkey bread - a gigantic glamorized cinnamon roll without too much cinnamon taste. i know i am not making sense, but you must try this.
* lemon drop martini - don't be fooled by this sweet sucker. it can and will get you drunk.
my preferred cut of meat is filet or ribeye, therefore, skirt steak and flat iron steak did not give the satisfaction i'd have gotten with the others. nonetheless, the steaks were superb for what they were...full of flavors.
craft is in vegas where all walks of life cross the path, so who gives sh*t if some patron is roaming around with shorts and flip-flops. in fact, the restaurant decor reflects casual, rustic ambiance. although it's dimly lit, the chairs are not fancy, there's no table linen, and meats are served in metal skillets.
we came across a problem with this style of dining. some wanted their meat to be rare, and some preferred more on the medium side. this created a bit of confusion when the steaks were brought out (service issue). this would have been a more fulfilling meal if the portions were smaller at lower price. we did enjoy the left-over for breakfast next day (the monkey bread is delicious at 4am!!!).
so tom is at this location about 6 times a year. i am hoping to catch a glimpse of him (okay, totally throw myself at him) next time. i am crossing my fingers...
Skimming through some of the other reviews, everyone talks about the food. Don't get me wrong.. the food is TO DIE FOR. I've eaten at the restaurant two or three times now and it has never, NOT ONCE, disappointed. The service is always spot on, and the food is always deeeeelicious. So.. go ahead and read the other reviews for what to order. I'll review the adult beverages.
The martinis taste like candy.. literally, like an apple jolly rancher, or a lemonhead, or a raspberry popsicle. These are the apple martini, the lemonhead martini, and the raspberry martini. And the dangerous part is that they taste so delicious, you don't think twice about going for the second, third, or fifth martini.. even though it's $13 a drink (ouch.. don't they know we're in a recession?). Despite the price of the drinks, they are worth every penny. My last trip there I tried the espresso martini, and the first word that came out of my mouth was "wow". And then "wow" again. All I could say was "wow", to die for. If you don't want to shell out the money to have a nice meal here (and you can easily drop a few bills on dinner), go for dessert. Order the creme brulee with an espresso martini.
Sidenote: midway through my second martini, I started getting the munchies. I wondered if I asked for bread if it would be free.. and indeed it was. Not only was it free, but it was soft, buttery, lightly sea salted, and heavenly.
The end.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
No vegetarians or vegans allowed.
If you are a carnivore- this is the place to be.
My friend and I were sitting like a pair of assholes on the blackjack table for hours, shmoozing with the Pit Boss (Nick) at the Venetian, when our tummies began to rumble. He suggested we check Craftsteak out...we obliged.. he made a reservation for us...and boy, I am glad we made it. I went with three of my girlfriends, and we ordered a feast... but, beware... the portions are GINORMOUS.
The Cesar salad was ehh... okay.
The oysters... INCREDIBLE.
The french fries... to DIE for.
The assortment of mushrooms... ya baby.
The braised short ribs... ORGASMIC. I'm not kidding... Amazing sex or Craft's braised short ribs? It's debatable.
I was insanely stuffed by the end of dinner... so I did not indulge in any of the desserts my friends did... however, I did witness them climaxing.
We ordered two bottles of wine... and the sommelier was kind of a prick... but whatever... he wasn't that good looking anyway.
If you are in Vegas... make a reservation!!! Craftsteak will not disappoint.
SBC VEGAS SERIES: 11 of many reviews
When you eat here... plan to REALLY EAT HERE!!!
Being the first to get here, considering I was the last to leave my hotel to get here I pulled up a chair at the bar to reeducate my palate on Las Vegas concoctions. They have this great key lime pie drink thing that tasted very much like a key lime pie. Now if only I liked key lime pie.
That aside, as the party goers eventually showed up and grouped and performed acts of stupidity in the bar we were eventually led to the furthest tables out back... which for the inebriated is a feat normally attributed to Iron Man competitors. We were greeted with a bottle of great tasting vodka that I failed to taste. I did however get more than ample face time with the apps, entrees, and dessert. Given a few more hours and I would have finished my dessert. I, out of the 20 odd gathered was the only one reprimanded to 'remain in my space.' Go figure, my reputation proceeds me even here.
On the flip, other than being told to behave myself while watching others in my entourage molest the furniture the main server for our table was delightful enough when I inquired about a special package that had been ordered before hand by my one and only. And so a beautiful lil chocolate cake was delivered to the birthday girl unannounced to her drunken surprise.
I had to admit that all things considered I really liked this dimly lit place. Especially considering that the staff and fellow patrons tolerated our loud, profanity dropping, meat indulging, alcohol grubbin', at times indecent mass of yelpers bordering on destroying artwork and the surrounding ambiance in general. Oddly I find that our disturbing presence is often not enjoyed if not tolerated mostly at the cost of the staff's nerves if not the other guest's behest.
Glad no one dropped the Yelp Card here.
*cough*TeamPrincess*cough*
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I went here for my birthday this past May with my family and was able to have the spring sampler. Though the five course (or so) meal was overall great, the best parts of the meal were the kennel salad and the skirt steak.
The kennel salad had the clean taste that typifies New American cuisine. We cleaned the plate like vultures. The skirt steak was cooked to perfection and cut with delicacy. It was a little saucy and a tad bit salty at the ends, but I did wish for a bigger stomach that night so I could fit more of the steak into my stomach.
The atmosphere is nice, but very dark... you've been warned. The service is amazing and if you have the cash to burn -- I'd highly recommend it.
Given the more than ample supply of dining options (and steakhouses) in Vegas, I don't think I'll come here again (for a very long time).
The food quality was good. Quality meat indeed. But I would expect that a restaurant specializing in steak would know how to cook its quality steak to the specifications of medium rare, medium well, etc.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. My bf's medium rare request for his filet mignon was translated into an almost medium well steak. He had to send his back and then the second stead still wasn't cooked medium rare (it was more medium). My request for a medium well steak, but closer to well than medium resulted in a well done steak. I generally don't find medium well steaks to be dry, but this one was dry. I expected more from a steakhouse. Perhaps the lesson learned is order your steak cooked a little less than you normally would.
Despite the steak cooking issue, there were some highlights to the meal.
The beef tartare was good. I was very pleasantly surprised since the idea of eating raw meat is rathering repulsing to me most of the time.
Their potato puree was delicious. I could have taken a straw and drank that up.
The chocolate souffle dessert was amazinggg. Yum, yum, yum! On the side was some caramel ice cream which was equally delicious.
It was a good dinner, but it just didn't live up to the hype. I wish I was reviewing how good the steak was instead of how good the sides were.
I took a client to CraftSteak on my last visit to Las Vegas to celebrate a successful negotiation and overall business trip. I had never eaten in one of Tom Colicchio's establishments but had wanted to for some time. My first trip was an absolute home run.
Seated at the bar because we hadn't made a rezzie, which was fine with both of us, the bartender, JT was a tip top pro. Courteous, attentive without being pushy, and knowledgeable. In addition to the suggestions he made for us, I listened to him him with a couple other patrons regarding scotch, wine, and food. Normally you'll hear sort of rote suggestions across the board, but he listened to what they were looking for and made specific comments and recommendations. I suggest you seek him out should you be at the bar.
Normally I don't do a blow by blow of what I ordered, but this meal was exceptional...
I had the Frisee Salad, NY Strip (not the kobe), with sides of Mashed Potatoes, and White Corn. A client had warned me that the sides were ridiculously good and they did not disappoint. The Frisee was served warm with house-cured bacon with soft, creamy, and very pungent orbs of Blue Cheese interspersed. JT was not sure what kind of Blue Cheese it was (he offered to find out), but I commented that you didn't get cheated on the portion, which made him smile. I couldn't stop eating it. The NY Strip is prepared bone-on, and then the bone is removed from the strip but served should you decide to attack it. (Yeah, I did). It was cooked exactly as I'd asked. I used to be a pure medium-rare guy but as I've begun to climb in years have moved to med-rare plus. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious and the sweet white corn succotash the perfect foil.
I was such a hog that I even had the Monkey Bread with Caramel-Cinnamon Ice Cream and a Cappuccino for dessert.
Not a place to go on the cheap or on a diet. Be prepared...and enjoy. If you're in the mood for a steak, gastronomically, it's the bomb. JT called it a "death-row" meal. (As in if you were on death row and had a last meal) I'd have to concur. Fortunately, I get to go back.
The waiter we had was terrible, for a high class steak house I was very surprised, he mumbled the whole time and we couldn't hear anything he said. The apps are pricey but the tomatoes were amazing and apps and sides are big enough to share. Each member of our party had a different steak and we all thought it was amazing. My medium-rare filet was cooked perfectly and incredibly smooth. I found it to be a bit overpriced but at least good food. Decor was beautiful.
Being a big carnivore myself, i enjoy a big piece of red meat from time-to-time. I was told by friends this place might fit the bill.
We were promptly greeted upon our arrival and were seated along the back booths. The decor and the lighting was 'fitting' for the place and as well as the menu. After several minutes pondering the menu, we had the shrimp cocktail to start which was nothing special and I should have expected that this being a steak place.
We shared the 32 oz Porterhouse for two with assortment of mushrooms, fingerling potatoes and roasted corn. And yes the porterhouse was delicious - juicy, perfectly seasoned and the fillet was outrageous. The side dishes were somewhat ordinary BUT the surprise of the dinner was the roasted corn. We just had to ask the waiter for the recipe which he was more than happy to share. Just delicious.
The service was impeccable as well as the ambiance. Was it the best steak I have ever had? Perhaps if it wasn't for the roasted corn, it might have been......
Cheers,
We were at MGM to see KA and didn't have time for a full dinner before the show. We stopped in and sat at the bar (Halfsteak) for a drink and appetizer before the show. Our bartender was was quick and courteous. We were deciding between 2 things on the bar/appetizer menu and asked the bartender for a suggestion. He said "hands down, go with the Braised Beef Short Ribs, it's just ridiculous how good they are".
The plate came with 2 short ribs (average size which isn't very big) and the sides on a separate plate. The bartender puts the food in front of us and waits for us to take a bite...IT WAS AMAZING!... I looked at the bartender smiled and said "that is ridiculously good!" I would have to say this is some of the best flavor I have ever had. It came with 2 sides, we got Yukon Gold Potato Purée and Fries, both were ok (it also came with a basket of bread).
The ribs and 2 sides were $17, you don't get a lot but for me it was worth it for the taste. The regular dinner menu is very expensive. Maybe will come try it if I ever have a good night at the tables. But we will definitely be coming here every trip for an appetizer.
great atmosphere, love the menu set-up.
Steak heaven, no doubt about it. The filet I had wasn't Kobe but it could have been. The Yukon gold potato puree was amazing (better than Joel Robuchon) and potato heaven. Excellent table, service and vibe (a little busy). Superb wine list. This is a great place to take a date or have dinner with friends. If you stay away from the Kobe menu the steak menu prices are very competitive $35-$50 depending on the cut. Craftsteak is highly recommended.
Always nice to spend anniversary dinners at nice Vegas restaurant.
For 200 bucks, I think I got a great meal. We were planning to get the tasting menu before we got to Vegas, but my friend and her bf went the day before us and didnt like it at all. So we went for the straight menu, our server Wallace (i think thats his name) was great. Also he introduced us to this Malbec that went so well with our meaty dinner!
We started off with the Wagu Steak Tartare, my first time trying meat tartare. WOW it was soooo good, and they give you a generous amount! My gf got the Surf and Turf, filet mignon and diver sea scallops. OMG she fell in love with the scallops. I got the rib eye that was cooked perfectly, with a side of asparagus that was nicely seasoned. I was so stuffed that I took half my meat back to the hotel. They also give you these personal sized A1 sauce. They gave us these little treats for our Anniversary + our sorbet desserts. Made us happy campers!
What an awesome dinner! Me and my gf have been 2 for 2 now on anniversary dinners in Vegas. I think the only reason I didnt give this place a 5 star is that they had served some people who literally looked like they came out of the pool area with their board shorts and drinks in hand. That kind of makes the place seems a bit tacky.
I was pleased at the food though, atleast I can say I ate at a top chef judge's restaurant. Tom gets a thumbs up!
HAPPY BDAY TO NADIA.
I been waiting to try out this place since the first season of Top Chef. Hello! It's Tom Colicchio's restaurant.
Thanks Nadia for making reservations to have dinner and we got to try out there tasting menu for 85 bucks. It was alot of food for our group of 18. The food was fab and perfectly cooked and the drinks were all wonderful. I ordered the espresso martini which was de-lish. We all got a shot of the most smooth vodka I have ever had. It came in such a pretty blue bottle. I know Cindi wanted to take it home. Our waiter Blue was wonderful and accommodated our crazy group of Yelpers. Overall it was a great night and to see everyone all dress to the T. Would love to come back and try other dishes and check out Tom's other restaurants too.
Amazing food, service (we hope you listened to us Blue and you are checking this out!), and drinks. Our party of four arrived for our 9:00 reservation and went to the bar until we were seated. If you like a lemon drop try the lemonhead martini (and the servings are plenty on the 'tini's!) We did the Kobe Beef Surf and Turf tasting menu (the $155 option and since we had the prima card it lowered the price to $130 a person, LOVE that card!) - and we are all still full from last night. The portions and amount of food was pretty amazing. And I am the picky eater in the group and they were more than accommodating, they couldn't have made it any easier!
To start we really wanted to try the lobster bisque which isn't included with the tasting menu but we switched one of our main courses so they gave us each a small cup of the bisque to try and it is GOOD! Chunks of lobster in a yummy broth. For our first course we had hawaiian prawns (served with head on and grilled with cocktail sauce),heirloom tomato salad (olive oil and I think he said with champagne vinegar, fresh basil and salt and pepper), roasted red peppers (surprisingly good, served with garlic) & the Kobe beef Tartare (served with bread and a quail egg on top) And yes, that is just ONE course! The prawns were delicious and I love heirloom tomatoes and the salad was yummy and refreshing!
For the main course we asked to try the braised short ribs (we traded these with the skirt steak) - there are not enough words to tell you how absolutely amazing, succulent, decadent, flavorful, (seriously) these short ribs are - you HAVE to try these if you go. Our Kobe beef entrees were the flat iron steak and the filet. Our other entree was the Braised Maine Lobster. Served in the shell our waiter took the time to take it out of the shell for us to make it easier. The lobster is served in a broth much like the bisque so we were really happy campers! There was so much lobster, we couldn't believe the portion size on this! They definitely don't skimp here! For our sides we had the asparagus, an assortment of mushrooms, the potato puree, and the sweet corn (the sweet corn was a table favorite - delicious!)
And now desert....it was amazing to see all the options that they served us for our final course. Four different types of sorbet (pineapple, strawberry, peach and chocolate), monkey bread with banana ice cream, a rhubarb crisp with tangerine ice cream, vanilla bean cheesecake, peach pavlova, and two small plates of fresh fruit (and I might be forgetting one other desert). The monkey bread was my favorite as well as the strawberry and pineapple sorbets.
I would also like to mention that the service here at Craftsteak truly is topnotch. Blue, our waiter, was very knowledgeable and has some excellent suggestions. All of the staff assigned to our table was fantastic and the decor is very cool.
Two words - KOBE BEEF! Delicious, melty, fatty, delicious beef that was every bit as good (and expensive) as the Kobe I had in Japan.
The mushroom side dish was good, the potatoes were good, the busboy was amazingly attentive, and I'm glad because our waitress was absolutely awful. She treated us like we were in a diner ten minutes before closing.
I ordered a foie gras appetizer and it was inedible. The texture was awful and the flavor was worse.
So, why the four star rating? KOBE BEEF. If you really want to eat real Kobe, this is the place to do it. If you want excellent service and consistent food, keep looking.
I heard that this place was great from several foodie friends and it did not disappoint. We had the surf 'n turf tasting menu with wagyu beef and it was faaaabulous. How do they cram so much deliciousness into every bite!?
My girlfriend and I were there celebrating our anniversary and our head waiter did a great job of spoiling us. Dessert (with wine pairing) was on the house and he was happy to take some photos of us when we asked. He was attentive and calm and informative and just flat-out wonderful.
The food, service, and ambience were all top-notch. Craftsteak made our anniversary truly special and I can't wait to go back.
Being a Top Chef fan, my curiosity got the better of me when I was deciding where to celebrate my husband's and my birthdays. I wanted to see if those aspiring contestants had reason to listen to Tom Colicchio.
Having been to Aureole the previous evening, I figured it was going to be difficult to top. But man, top it did. Classy decor, friendly and knowledgeable servers was just the tip of the iceberg.
I don't think I need to repeat what others have said about food specifics because we had a similar experience with everything from the steak and scallops, to the sides and dessert and wine (the wine pairings could not have been better).
Let's just say in general, they had the kind of quality food that makes you hum things you normally hear coming out of a bedroom. The only reason I am glad I can't go to this restaurant more often is because I'd probably explode from the hedonism I'd subject myself to by not being able to resist eating here as much as I could.
Top Chef wannabees, Tom walks the walk. It would serve you well to listen to what he has to say.
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