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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
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Craftsteak is the 2nd best steak I've ever had in my life. The #1 slot belongs to a place in Madison, WI. You know, they're very close to the source there. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Edit to say I've never eaten at Delmonico's in Vegas. Actually my #1 is Johnny Delmonico's in Madison. Don't know if they are related, but I doubt it. (Delmonico is a cut of beef) [/ QUOTE ] Not related. The Delmonico's in Vegas is an Emeril restaurant, based off the original Delmonico's in New Orleans. |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
The two serve very different kind of dishes, actually.
Craftsteak uses the absolute best ingredients and very fresh simple food cooked extremely well. Their ribeye for instance comes out in a copper tray sliced and you might get a side of the best mushrooms you've ever had, but that is all it is - the best mushrooms prepared better than you think was ever possible. And the ice cream just comes by itself on a dish - the absolute best ice cream and sorbet I've ever had - but not covered with anything- the ice cream is so good it doesn't need anything. Delmonico''s ribeye might come with horseradish whipped potatoes with a rosemary infusion with some truffles sprinkled over it and the ribeye might be rubbed with a pepper rosemary rub or something. Delmonico's desserts might be a rasberry cheesecake with some blueberry/rasberry sauce and a espresso crust. I'm making up the dishes but you get the idea. I think they are very different styles of cooking. We ate at craftsteak and delmonico's both in two days to compare them and realized how different they are, my wife and I both prefer craftsteak. I have eaten almost everywhere in this town (local) except the really high end stuff like Picasso - and craftsteak is my favorite place. I would also say thet the Kobe is not worth the price premium unless money is no object - the non-Kobe ribeye is just as good. If you like seafood get the $65 shellfish appetizer. Awesome! |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
I liked 'em both. Craftsteak is more simply prepared food, Delmonico's a bit more tricked up. Service was outstanding at Delmonico's, a little less so at Craftsteak, but that might well have been because I was at Delmonico's with just one other person (who is somewhat of a regular there), but at Craftsteak with a big group. Delmonicos is the more relaxing atmosphere.
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
Craftsteak reservations are now available online thru MGM website. This is new. If you want "prime time" make your res. ASAP because I just tried for next Fri. and it was either 6 pm or 9 pm - nothing available in between.
WARNING: They want a credit card to confirm and threaten a $150 charge for no shows w/ a 24 notice provision. |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
we already have a reservation for delmonico's for 6 that night. ka starts at 9:30, so i'm assuming this will give us enough time to get there.
from the looks of it, i think i'm going to have to eat at both places eventually, so delmonico's it is for this trip. thanks for the insight everyone |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
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Craftsteak is the 2nd best steak I've ever had in my life. The #1 slot belongs to a place in Madison, WI. You know, they're very close to the source there. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Smokey's, I assume? |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
The SW at The Wynn is pretty fantastic as well.
AB |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
Anyone else like Gallager's (sp?) ... or am I just a tourist?
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
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[ QUOTE ] Craftsteak is the 2nd best steak I've ever had in my life. The #1 slot belongs to a place in Madison, WI. You know, they're very close to the source there. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Smokey's, I assume? [/ QUOTE ] I live in Madison. Smokey's is fantastic, easily the best steak in town ... although the Tornado Room is solid, and so is Fitzgerald's in Middleton. As far as Vegas goes, I haven't eaten at Delmonico's but I have eaten at Craftsteak. I LOVED Craftsteak's food and atmosphere ... but I would choose the SW Steakhouse at the Wynn over Craftsteak. So, I would strongly recommend both places, with an edge going to SW. If you're taking a woman on a date, for sure SW. Craftsteak, though, might be better for a larger group hoping to be in a livelier setting. |
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Re: steakhouses...mainly craftsteak vs. delmonico\'s
MVPSports says that the steak @ Top of the World (Strat) is the best he's ever had.
I wouldn't know, nor will I ever. Locals don't go up in the Strat Tower. The mofo is gonna fall down someday. |
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