TASK DEFINITION: You are given a review about a place. You need to provide a rating from "1 star" to "5 stars" for this place.
PROBLEM: Another Vegas trip, another visit to Bouchon.

The wife and I came to Vegas last week to celebrate our anniversary. We needed somewhere to go for dinner one of the nights and we defaulted to our old standby, Bouchon. I wanted to go somewhere new but couldn't really decide so we just decided to go to Bouchon since that was a safe choice. Boy am I glad we did.

It was a Tuesday night and we had reservations. We were seated immediately in the upper area of the restaurant, (the left side above the lower area by the pool). I don't know if it was just a slow night or they had us up there because it was our anniversary but we had the whole upper area to ourselves. It was very nice. The waiter Daniel came over and started chatting and then the manager came by with 2 glasses of champagne. Nice touch. Daniel was very knowledgable and friendly. I noticed that they were serving a Lamb Sirloin special that night and I love lamb. I asked the manager about it and he described to me and it sounded great. I asked Daniel about it and he said, "I don't know why but they're pan searing it for some reason. I think it's better grilled." I agreed with him and asked if they could grill it instead and he said, "of course."

We started off with the zuchinni blossom appetizer and the wife had a tomato salad that she really enjoyed. The zucchini was incredible salty fried goodness. Certainly not healthy but oh so good.

The lamb sirloin with cippolini onions, fingerling potatoes and escarole was sublime.

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The wife had trout almandine. She had a few pin bones but overall liked the dish.

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For dessert we had opera cake. The cake was very good but there was some sort of light brown sauce on the plate that for some reason my brain was processing as tasting like garlic. It was a very strange sensation. After I figured out what was giving me that taste I just avoided that sauce.

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When we ordered dessert the wife ordered a latte. When Daniel asked what I would like I declined as I don't like coffee. He was surprised and when I explained to him that I just don't like the taste of coffee he said, "I'm going to bring you something." I told him OK but I'm not going to like it. He brought me an espresso martini and it was indeed very good. He was right I actually liked it.

We have been to the Vegas and Napa Bouchon's many times but this dinner was the best experience we've ever had at Bouchon. The food was amazing and Daniel is a fantastic server. He made the experience truly special.

SOLUTION: 5 stars

PROBLEM: Horrible food not child friendly horrible waiter. I understand it's the oldest restaurant but it stinks not coming again

SOLUTION: 1 star

PROBLEM: I have been to the Capital Grille the past 3 years for my birthday. They know this so I get a call every year inviting me back and who am I to say no? From the minute you walk into the restaurant to the time you leave it's like they put these rose colored glasses on you and all you see is the awesome atmosphere, service, and food.
We received 2 complimentary glasses of champagne, and prosciutto wrapped arracini to start us off. Lobster & Crab Cakes for sweetie and a tomato mozzarella salad for me. The tomatoes were cut thick and were complimented by sweet cherry tomatoes and a 12 year aged balsamic. All very well done. I admit that I did make a mistake. I wanted to save room for dessert, so I usually order the porcini rubbed delmonico, but I figured a bone in steak was a bit much. I ordered the 10 Oz Fillet instead and it was served with 2 large shrimp stuffed with lump crabmeat. The fillet was cooked nicely and the shrimp were prepared to my satisfaction, I just prefer a ribeye, so looking back I should order what I like and have the mindset to take home what I can't finish. Now, onto the side dishes...the Lobster Mac N Cheese is like heaven on a plate, I don't know or do I particularly care how much butter they add to it, but it is nothing short of spectacular. Creamed Spinach is also awesome. Cheesecake for dessert was like it came out of a magazine. I think someone told me that their Head Chef was a pastry chef in his past life which leads me to believe that their cheesecake at this location is better than most.
The service at the Capital Grille is top notch. They take such good care of you and make you feel like you're the only customer. I will continue to go back for this reason and encourage everyone to do the same.

See you soon Guys!

SOLUTION:
4 stars