There is no question or doubt in my mind that Joel Robuchon deserves nothing less than five stars and is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. My company was hosting its annual holiday Vegas vacation, so I knew I wanted to dine somewhere nice as I rarely ever get the chance to when in Sin City with friends (typical meals include McDonald's, Earl's, and a buffet). I made reservations easily on the phone a month in advance and inquired about the complimentary limo service. I was told to call back 7-days before my dinner reservation to reserve. I called back 6-days before and was told there was no availability and was put on a waiting list. So when they say to call a week in advance, you better call a week in advance. Our party of four didn't end up getting limo service or The Mansion tour, but Joel Robuchon is truly a beautiful restaurant and amazing enough on its own. Our jaws dropped in awe from the opulent decor, grandiose chandelier, and elegant royal purple theme. The ambiance is lovely, romantic, and simply stunning. Libations Moscato ($15) Chivas Regal 18 Year ($20) Evian water bottles ($10 each) Amuse-Bouche Red Beet Gazpacho with Burrata, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#3oWOowMNY6iN_soX-Eah_Q Bread Service http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A The bread cart was intense, with more than 10 different selections to choose from. 4-course Prix Fixe Menu ($198 pp) Le Homard, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#M31VHoxg2XlA8imP1e9v0A Le Navet Rouge, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#Hm5SMsybvCM270IRJd_uVw Le Champignon Paris (suppl. $65), http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#dKGS7p4_0ODNfM6paeJr4A La Langoustine (suppl. $35), http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#ZEUpkrMTmO2BU2UKkNYxJQ Le Bar, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#O3RixLub7PnheTlMKKWNAg La Langouste, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#T8m9o_Ti8yuRziwn9WwY7A Le Buf, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#0k-Ci5zOxqTBKduWc_llgw La Sphere, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#EyRsCosnHxDKeZJhT9z4EQ Les Herbes, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#ReJ-UiMju0OZkN-hSIz7qQ Le Souffle (suppl. $15), http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#dUlLKBG9VWN0Ag1gKGKHUg Mignardises http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/joel-robuchon-las-vegas-6?select=JD9j9dYn8e7PUXXLWucl7A#BtWcKw5jrQKx8nNcMLUfjA The mignardises cart was equally as impressive and stunning as the bread cart. There were over 20 selections of different sweet treats to choose from; it was pretty overwhelming. I wish I could've tried everything but I really didn't want to look like a fatty. My favorites from the cart were the caneles and macarons. Everything was delicious. The appetizers, the mains, the desserts, everything. I've been to 1- and 2-Michelin-star restaurants before, and now I finally know that that one extra star truly does make a difference. Le Homard (spiced lobster) was my favorite appetizer, followed by Le Navet Rouge (scallops). For my main, I ordered Le Bar (grilled sea bass), which was good but lost the round to La Langouste (spiny lobster) and Le Buf (braised beef cheeks). If I were to go back again, I'd definitely get the the beef cheeks; they were so tender and flavorful. Dessert was amazing -- if you're ordering any, you must get La Sphere, a bubble sugar sphere filled with blueberries, yogurt sorbet, candied lemon, and violet cream. It was so pretty and made my sweet tooth very happy. Le Souffle is also a must! Not too sweet, not too bitter, it went terrifically well with the vanilla ice cream it was served with. Perfect ending to a fantastic dinner. I would have to say however, both the amuse-bouche and mignardises were fairly mediocre when compared to the rest. Service was good. Our water glasses were constantly refilled (explains how we ended up with a $40 tab on water alone), timing between courses was perfect (though there was a little hiccup between our last dessert course and mignardises), and while the staff was supremely attentive, they were also generally unobtrusive. After our meal ended, the ladies in our group were each presented with a giant loaf of bread in a purple gift bag. If your meal doesn't fill you up, this bread definitely will. Michelin: 3 stars (2009)
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