Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in The STRAT Hotel & Casino

The Golden steer is a classic steakhouse in every sense of the word. It's absolutely understandable why the who's who of Old Vegas used to frequent the golden steer! Everything from the cocktails through the meal and into dessert was first rate. Love the tableside Caesar and cherries jubilee! The steak and lobster tail were excellent. It's certainly a little spendy, but for what you get I felt like it was a wonderful value for a special evening that I will not forget. This may have been my first but will not be my last visit here!

Amazing dining experience from beginning to end! Friendly and accommodating service throughout. Our favorite items were the foie gras, beef wellington, braised short rib, and the sticky toffee pudding. I was particularly impressed that some of the items such as the beef wellington and the sticky toffee pudding were distinctly superior here compared to where we had them before at the Pub & Grill. They weren't bad at the Pub & Grill, but were somewhat forgettable. I wasn't sure what the hype was regarding those items before but now I understand after having them at Hell's Kitchen. Would love to come back and will likely visit the Harrah's location near San Diego which is closer to home soon!

Magy and I really enjoyed our Valentines last night with Junior as our server. The rose petals on the table was a real hit (added charge). We had balcony seating (not rotating) and it was actually preferred by us with a nice constant view overlooking the strip. Ambience and noise level was perfect allowing for a more intimate conversation. Service was excellent and constant - food was perfect and the steaks we ordered cooked perfectly along with asparagus and brussel sprouts. Would highly recommend for a romantic evening

The highlight of our recent Las Vegas trip was dinner at Mae Daly’s at the north end of Strip near the Strat. This relatively new restaurant has an interesting backstory and pedigreed ownership, plus a 1920s Art deco vibe and calm, cool design. I loved the tiny black and white tile daisies on the floor and the giant bar with plush, rich green bar stools. Extra points for underbar purse hooks AND charging stations under the bar overhang. We made a last-minute reservation through Open Table because we were in the area—casually dressed (tech pants and plaid button up shirt for him, cropped slacks and a sweatshirt for me). Despite our lack of sharp dress, we were welcomed warmly by Tommy and offered a lovely window table in the bar area, which was less formal than the main dining area. Carrie served us in a genuine pleasant, friendly, warm manner, answering questions about the menu, beef sourcing and the restaurant history. We both enjoyed the wedge salad which came with house-made blue cheese dressing plus a bonus of a bright Champagne vinaigrette which made a fantastic flavor combination. The star of the meal however was the ⭐️16 oz bone-out ribeye, cooked medium and served over fresh herbs. We thoroughly enjoyed the crusty, full-flavor beef. We also shared the au gratin potatoes, served in a hot skillet, and preordered the chocolate soufle, which was just perfectly decadent to top off the meal. I suggest a nice cup of coffee to go with your dessert. You’ll note there’s no salt & pepper on the tables—because the food is presented perfectly seasoned. After our meal, Carrie introduced us to Richard, the owner himself, and we peppered him with more beef questions. He was gracious and knowledgeable. Our personal interactions with the wonderful people representing this restaurant made our night and truly made us feel welcomed. Of note, we’d had pricy Valentine’s Day steak at a prominent hotel/casino the night prior. Hands down we would choose Mae Daly next time!

As I told our waiter when he asked us how he heard about Joel‘s. We originally had planned to go to Peter Luger, but the reviews were surprisingly mixed. All the reviews on Joel‘s were much higher. The meal overall was excellent. The food was extremely tasty. Well cooked or weight. Staff was helpful without being intrusive and the only minor thing was my smoked old-fashioned maple bourbon was a little on the low poor side. But my wife’s drink was excellent. We are so glad that we went to Joel‘s to celebrate Valentine’s Day.