input: Write a positive yelp review.
output: Steak here is quite bomb-good! It's a Michael Mina restaurant, so his signature style is interpreting an ingredient in 3 different preparations and flavors. So I was excited when this came out first while we decide on drinks. TRIO OF DUCK FAT FRIES (comp amuse) - 5 stars 1. Smoked paprika and mustard fries w/a smoked paprika and mustard creme fraiche dip 2. Truffle fries with a truffle aioli dip 3. Rosemary and onion fries with an onion ketchup dip I love french fries and these were cooked right. Fresh potatoes were cut and fried to perfection. The exterior was crispy and the inside was soft with a richer taste coz of the duck fat. Our table didn't get the 2nd complimentary dish, the olive oil focaccia. I should have asked, but I wanted to save room for steak. STRIP-PEAR ($13) - 4 stars I chose the Strip-Pear martini. It's made with Grey Goose La Poire (Anjou pear flavored vodka), lychee puree (instead of the usual pear puree) and fresh lime juice. Pear was the main flavor with a hint of lychee. It was sweet and medium strong... nice. Other drinks we got were: Guinness ($8), Stella Artois ($8), New Castle ($7) and Lustau Solera ($13). 18oz DRY-AGED BONE-IN RIB EYE ($51) - 4 stars 10oz FILET MIGNON ($54) - 4.5 stars All of our steaks came out medium/high warm. Note, after grilling steaks need to rest for the juices redistribute. Both steaks were super tasty and tender with a smokey and peppery finish. All 4 (1 rib eye and 3 filets) steaks were cooked perfectly as requested. The plate presentation is simple: steak, a whole roasted shallot and yellow pepper and garnished with a small sprig of thyme. No fluffy presentation for the main dish. There's room on the plate to place your sides. It's a steakhouse after all. I asked out server how the steaks are cooked and she said, "They're poached then grilled and basted with a wine butter." I did some research to get the details of how they cook their steaks. Step 1: Steaks are placed in slow-poaching chambers, which enhances flavor and tenderness. The meat heats for several hours at a low temperature. Step 2: Steaks are then grilled on a cast iron grill above mesquite wood. The wood gives every cut of steak a nice subtle smokiness. POTATO PUREE TRIO ($14) - 4 stars Another trio dish we ordered. The 3 flavors were: horseradish, lobster and sour cream. The puree was seasoned nicely. All of the purees were smooth, rich and creamy. BACON-CREAMED SPINACH ($10) - 4 stars The crowd fav was the creamed spinach. It was made with spinach, heavy cream, shallot, garlic, butter, nutmeg, S&P and topped with bacon crumbs. PASSION FRUIT PANNA COTTA ($12) - 4 stars Passion fruit pieces, red grape fruit, thin slices of avocado, and coconut sorbet sit atop the panna cotta. The panna cotta itselft was refreshing, light and subtle sweet. The avocado gave the dessert extra creaminess and weight. While the grapefruit and coconut sorbet gave it a tart and sweet pairing. MILK CHOCOLATE CUSTARD ($12) - 3.5 stars Small red velvet cake pieces, powder sugar, toasted pecans, cocoa nib ice cream lay on top of the chocolate custard. This dessert was smooth and rich like a very thick pudding. The topping provided a nice contrast. I was so full by the end of dinner. Anyhow, the steak dinner was a nice way to close out our weekend of Vegas fun. Cost for a party of 4 with tax was $335 (alcohol $49, steaks $213, sides $24 and dessert $24). Reduce costs by 1) get alkie during happy hour 4-7pm at the bar, 2) non-big eaters share a steak or 3) order the prix fixe menu 3-courses for $55. Prix fixe only offers chicken or prime rib. Overall, my experience was good. It's better than all of the chain steakhouses: Fleming's, Ruth's Chris, Morton's, BLT Steak, etc. Next steakhouses, I'd like to try is Mastro's and CUT.
input: Write a negative yelp review.
output: I really wanted to like this place but how do you mess up a Ceaser Salad? Mom and I went in for a light pre-show dinner before going to see LOVE at the Mirage. We just ordered the onion rings, which were good, but I've had better and at the table side Ceaser Salad for two. Ceaser Salad at a steakhouse is a staple and at such a high end restaurant, i expected nothing but the best. However, the dressing had zero flavor and croutons seemed store bought and not house made. The complimentary rolls and olive tampenade were good. And service was great but not enough for me to recommend or come back.
input: Write a positive yelp review.
output:
i came here with some colleagues and had the chicken. it was pretty tasty but definitely pricey. would recommend if you are looking for a decent steak house