Casino Player August 2022

STRIP SEARCH

■ by Steve Kieva

Cut Above Any way you slice it, there’s a whole lot of steak in Las Vegas

T here is nothing quite like a good steakhouse. From the white tablecloths and warm am biance to the smell of a wood-fired grill to impeccable service, people crave a delicious cut of meat in these fine establishments.I love steak! Some would say I’m a Steakaholic! During my trips to Las Vegas I order steak (or Prime Rib) 70% of the time. This month, I am mentioning just a few of my favorite Las Vegas steakhouses.There’s not enough room in the magazine to list them all—no lie. Piero’s I’m starting with Piero’s as it is where I have had the best NY Strip Steak in Las Vegas. I’ve ordered the

Edge Steakhouse at Westgate.

steak twice and both times it was cooked to perfection and cut like but ter and bursting with flavor.The steak is grilled with olive oil and garlic. It’s been four years since my last visit and the original chef has retired. I’m hoping to make a return in the future to try the new chef’s version of this wonderful dish.

Hawthorn Grill at Rampart Casino

Featuring a perfect balance of crave-worthy steakhouse fare and American classics, alongside an extensive wine and cocktail program. Hawthorn Grill features a rich bar area, perfect for an after-work or pre-dinner drink; a large, yet cozy dining room easily accommodating a large family dinner or a romantic date;and an expansive outdoor patio with a vibrant waterfall surrounded by lush foliage. Entrées are highlighted by the generous 24-oz.Prime NY Strip loin with béarnaise sauce.Hawthorn also serves

One Steakhouse at Virgin Hotel & Casino Three generations,two brothers, one steakhouse. David Morton and Michael Morton’s One Steakhouse,previously known as MB Steak, captures the excite

One Steakhouse

up an 8-oz. Filet and a 16-oz. Prime Grilled Rib Eye.Terry the manager, along with his knowledgeable staff, will make your visit a truly memorable experience. (The meatballs are fantastic too.) Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Las Vegas Vintage glamour and hospitality meet modern innovation and design at Barry’s Downtown Prime. Barry’s Downtown Prime delivers the city’s finest steaks in a ’50s and ’60s-style interior.This is the ideal Las Vegas Steakhouse.Wet and Dry steaks are offered headed by “Barry’s Steak,” a 12-oz.Rib Cap steak.Another menu highlight is the 24-oz.Bone-In Rib Eye and the 44-oz. Double Rib Eye.All steaks are prepared over fruit wood and 900-degree coals. Going to Barry’s Downtown Prime is not just for dinner, it’s for the entire experience. STRIPSTEAK at Mandalay Bay STRIPSTEAK Las Vegas is the modernAmerican Steakhouse remixed, remade and reinvented with a unique blend of Japanese influence and the signature Chef Michael Mina flair.An evocative, inventive and highly curated menu offers guests the best premium steaks in Las Vegas.

ment of the much-anticipated new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. One Steak house is a culmination of the brothers’ combined life experiences and training, from family meals to following in the footsteps of their father, legendary restaurateurArnie Morton.Executive Chef Patrick Munster pre pares all steak in a 1,200-degree oven. I’ve been to this restaurant three times and chose three different cuts of steak:Bone-In Filet,18-oz.Rib Eye and the 16-oz. NY Steak.The steaks are perfectly cooked with just the right char on them. One Steakhouse also serves a Double Porterhouse andTomahawk Steak. It’s easy to see why this restaurant is named One. Edge Steakhouse at Westgate Edge Steakhouse takes you to the cutting edge of perfection—American steakhouse favorites featuring top-quality wet- and dry-aged steaks and aWagyu Strip Steak.My favorite is the 20-oz. Bone-In Rib Eye.You can’t go wrong with any of the steaks at Edge. Guests can also indulge in a variety of prix fixe options as well as a five-course chef’s tasting dinner.Choose either the 10-oz.Filet,NY Strip or the Rib Eye as your main entrée.Edge Steakhouse also features a dou ble Wine Spectator Award–winning wine list.

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