text: I have had plenty of expensive gourmet dinners in my life but none more so than Charlie Palmer Steak at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas Good grief was this place overpricednnI recall having a or course prix fixe dinner at Valentino in Santa Monica that after tax and tip cost something like for two people That was a memorable experience and one that I will talk about and cherish forevernnBut with this restaurant you spend that amount or in our case more a new record of for two people to get a or course dinner that meets expectations but does not surpass them in any way To use a sports analogy Charlie Palmer finishes the golf course at par when you really hoped it would sink a hole in one somewhere along the waynnThe starter GoodnThe steak GoodnThe cocktail GoodnThe dessert GoodnnBut nothing was great or mindblowing or made you close your eyes and just go Mmm delicious The decor was basic it felt like I was in a hotel when I really wanted to be transported to another world and forget where I wasnnAnd I could not believe how lax they were with the dress code My friend and I showed up in our best and were dismayed to see couples walk in where the guy was not wearing a tie or had his shirt untucked or was wearing jeans or in one case khaki shorts I feel these people should be turned away at the door it definitely makes the place feel less classynnWould I eat there again No That does not mean it is bad not at all It is just for me not worth the price I would rather have something that leaves a bigger impression on my senses than on my wallet