I can't give anything but 5 stars for the food, which was amazing. However, the ambiance and decor was a bit bland and the service, while very good overall, had a few flaws. We were lucky enough to be Vegas during Restaurant Week and scored a great deal at Michael Mina. The special menu was 3 courses for $50 and wine pairing for $20. First course: *Tuna Tartare mixed table side with quail egg, toasted pine nuts, sesame oil, mint and garlic. Delicious! The tuna was creamy, the flavors went together beautifully, and the pine nuts added a nice texture to offset the smooth tuna. *Shellfish Cannelloni: one giant cannelloni filled with crab and lobster, in a delicious foam. Surprisingly filling. Second course: * Miso-glazed black cod: perfectly cooked cod, arranged in a bit of miso broth with mushrooms, bok choy and soba noodles. Delicate flavors that definitely complimented each other. *Jidori chicken: Third course: * Michael's root beer float: too filling! This would be perfect to share, but it was way too much for me. The root beer sorbet was delicious, as was the sarsaparilla ice cream, but I don't think the dish could survive without the 2 cookies. *Petite basque with quince gelee: perfect serving size and great flavor combo. We also received an amuse bouche (tuna something on a parmesean cracker - looked a little gross but was really really good) and a little after-dessert plate with fig bars (too dry) and pomegranate gelees (really good). Despite feeling a little talked down to for being the youngest people in the restaurant, I would not hesitate to return for the food - especially if they have a deal like this again!
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