It's not a dive, and it's not super flashy. It's just right. After going to the Griffin this place is a nice change of pace. I love the bar that lights up and changes colors all night, and the rest of the lighting is dim and blue. The theme is casual and also classic video games. They have the really old stuff. Get wasted and play with a joystick! There's also plenty of seating. Prices are fair, it's just a little bit south of the Fremont St. Experience and it's safe to walk there any night. Oh God, how could I almost forget! The music! It was every great west coast classic rap song, just gem after gem after classic gem. The best old 90s Ice Cube, Snoop, it's been a long time since I've been in a public place that played that many songs in a row that I genuinely liked. I don't know if they have that regularly or if I just got lucky.

positive

We came here for lunch on our first day in Vegas. FYI, the restaurant is a lil tough to navigate, so go towards the Shark Reef sign and you'll be there. This time, the remodeling was apparently done since last year so we got great terrace/patio seating outside. The ambiance was great and the food even better. I tried the chicken panuchos and loved the green and red rice, very tangy and seasoned. The guacamole and tortillas stuffed w/black beans make it more filling than the plate looks. Didn't have the energy and tolerance to break in my first drink at 102 degree weather, but settled for the pomegranate limeade, which was very delicious. Don't worry, I met my drink quota later that nite at Mandalay Place, hehe! But we really loved the patio seating. Great ventilation and overlooks the lazy river pool. I dunno, something about eating a nice Mexican meal while watching ppl float down the river in inner tubes that says "welcome to vegas." I'll be back, and definitely ask for the patio seating.

positive

Went here with the Supper Club in September for a 6:30pm dinner. This is now one of my fave restaurants. Since this place doesn't serve alcohol but offers a BYOL option, one of the gals brought two bottles of white wine for our dinner. ($10 corking fee) We started off with the Brie brulee ($12), which was warmed and served with a side of caramelized apples, toast, a sliced pear, a strawberry, and grapes. I could have eaten a plate of this and called it a meal; simple, but so delicious! We ordered three entrees, the Alaskan halibut ($34), lamb shank ($24), and the pork tenderloin ($26). The halibut sat on a bed of mashed potatoes and was topped with a roasted red pepper sauce and shrimp - and was served with grilled vegetables. The fish was flaky, light, and tasted like heaven. The pork tenderloin was cooked and seasoned perfectly - very moist! I'm not a fan of lamb dishes, but the lamb shank was pretty flavorful - and not gamey as I expected it to be. We usually skip dessert, but decided to try the chocolate torte (flourless). The torte was topped with fresh vanilla ice cream, a side of chocolate drizzle and raspberries - loved the mint used as decoration. Our waitress was very attentive and made us feel at ease. The owner came by to talk to us and took some pics for us, before and after our dinner. The ambiance of this place is AMAZING - very European. There is even outdoor seating.

positive

As a native of Arizona, I have dined and loved Monti's since I was a kid. When friends or relatives visit, I love to take them there because of the history and the ambiance, as well as the food. I don't know what has been going on there lately, but the last two times I have gotten steak there, I have been very disapointed. Most recently, I oredered their larger filet mignon medium rare. Not a tall order in my opinion, and both steaks at my table arrived burned. The center was cooked correctly, but the outside was far from charred, and left the burned bad taste in every bite. My girlfriend choked hers down, but I was utterly disgusted after eating half of mine. We were comped for one of the meals, but the manager thought the steaks looked normal. After asking some of my friends, they replied that their steaks had tasted charred at their last visit as well. Good steak is hard to find, but bad steak can be gotten anywhere. Sadly, I won't be going back.
negative