folashade's Reviews

Charlie Palmer Well Worth the price

This is my absolute favorite steakhouse in Las Vegas. Located with the Four Seasons Hotel, which is located within Mandalay Bay, crossing over into the Four Seasons side, it is like stepping into a hushed oasis. Unlike many other establishments in Vegas, this is all about understated class. With rich, dark woods, it’s like being let into a gentlemen’s club without the sidelong looks. Whenever I go to Vegas, I bring clients to Charlie Palmers, since it makes the ultimate impression. The wait staff is attentive and the entrées have always come out perfectly. The foie gras is perfectly prepared. The scallops are cooked to perfect consistency, not raw and not an overcooked rubbery mess. The Mediterranean Salad is also very good, crisp, with olives and just a touch of feta cheese. You can’t go wrong with any of the steaks. The filet mignon melts in your mouth, and the rib-eye bursts with flavor. The surf and turf is a perfect-sized filet, and the lobster quite good. If you just must have seafood, all of the fish dishes are well prepared. Go with the halibut. All of the sides are á la carte. The best sides, in my opinion, are the sautéed mushrooms, sautéed spinach, asparagus, potato gratin, or the potato puree. The baked potato is excellent, but at $13, a bit pricey. All of the portions, including the potato, are enough for two to three people to share. For an additional $5, you can also choose from four different sauces to accompany your steak. My personal favorite is the cabernet reduction. If after all of that you still have room, try the Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Bombe. The restaurant has an extensive wine list as well and will prepare most specialty drinks. The wine steward is knowledge and will help you with your wine selection if necessary.

The staff is more than willing to ensure you have an exquisite dining experience. All of this comes at a high price. Dinner here will run, on average, $70 per person. But it is well worth the price, as you will be hard-pressed to find such great service or excellent food.

Reviewed on: January 11, 2007