Las Vegas has yet again hosted one of our business adventures, and certainly never ceases to entertain us! Whether you are taking in a luxurious dining experience, one of their spectacular shows, or just stopping off the strip to grab a meal and a cocktail while taking in scenic and eventful Las Vegas, there truly is something for everyone. This trip was a quick one, but we still packed in a couple fantastic restaurants and even caught a stand-up comedy show–just enough to make us want to stay for more!
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
In Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • www.harrahslasvegas.com/restaurants/ruths-chris-steakhouse.html
Once we found out that Ruth Chris Steakhouse had a new location in Las Vegas, we simply had to dine there! They have taken over the restaurant space in Harrah’s that was formerly The Range, in a great upstairs location that overlooks the strip. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a great booth that generously accommodated the size of our party, in a corner location that offered a panoramic view of vibrant Las Vegas. We sampled a few of their incredible appetizers, including the Spicy Lobster, and shared their signature Ruth’s Chop Salad for a starter also. We were told that the Spicy Lobster is one of their most popular dishes, and we definitely know why—the flavor is absolutely amazing! The chop salad is a wonderful mixture of original ingredients highlighted with a lemon basil dressing that is to die for! Our party was also presented with an extra treat, the Veal Osso Buco Ravioli, which is their saffron-infused pasta filled with veal osso buco and fresh mozzarella in a white wine demi-glace and garnished with sautéed baby spinach. We can’t emphasize enough how tasty this dish really is! For our main courses, we tried the T-Bone and Lobster Tail, Chilean Sea Bass Puttanesca and the Ribeye with Asparagus and Potatoes au Gratin. The quality and cook of the steaks were perfection, and they are served on a sizzling platter that stays very hot for quite some time. While this maintains a great level of heat for your food, we recommend ordering any steak a bit under your temperature preference as it continues to cook after being presented. The sides were equally delicious, and also large enough to share! The service from the minute we were greeted all the way throughout our dining experience was impeccably gracious and accommodating, and Ruth Chris Steakhouse definitely gets two thumbs way up for their fare and atmosphere as well!
Fat Bar Las Vegas
702) 736-4733 • fatbarlasvegas.com
Fat Bar, which is originally the home of Fat Burger, was celebrating the 1st Anniversary of their newly renovated all-outdoor bar so we decided to stop in after the Eddie Griffin show and check it out! Fat Bar offers a patio-style bar and diner, with misters and heaters for a comfortable atmosphere year-round, and large plasma TVs that can be viewed from any seat in the bar. If you’re not watching the TVs, there is plenty of entertainment to be found in “people watching” on the Strip! Fat Bar offers the original Fat Burger menu of various sized specialty burgers, and you can substitute chicken, turkey or veggie versions if beef isn’t your preference. We shared their largest burger, and weren’t even able to finish it! They have an extensive signature drink menu as well, with a variety of mixed drinks like the “Vegas Vacation” and “Bloody Fat Mary” that you can take with you in fun to-go glasses! This is a casual, very reasonably priced, fun place to stop in for a burger and a drink if you need a quick place to rest and regroup or stay to hang out and take in the outdoor sights of Las Vegas!
Eddie Griffin Comedy Show
King’s Room at Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • www.riolasvegas.com/shows/eddie-griffin.html
When we stepped into the King’s Room at the Rio, we realized it was a fairly intimate space and found a good spot where we might go unnoticed by the sharp-witted comedian Eddie Griffin. As we suspected, he opened the show by picking on everyone in the audience equally! The King’s Room is a smaller venue, but tastefully decorated and cozy, with up-close seating and a server available so you don’t have to leave the show to get a cocktail. Eddie Griffin definitely delivers a stand-up routine packed with laughs and entertainment for everyone in attendance. Anybody who knows about Eddie Griffin knows that political correctness is not his forte, and we definitely recommend this raucous show for mature audiences only! However, his animated delivery and outrageous humor were certainly amusing—he even went over the anticipated length to give us an extra wild show!
Our latest visit to Las Vegas may have been short, but it was nothing short of fabulous! If you want enjoy an exquisite fine dining experience, Ruth Chris Steakhouse is one of the best options available. If you are looking for casual dining and entertainment, the Fat Bar is a great stop and Eddie Griffin is good for some serious laughs as long as you don’t take him too seriously! As for us, we’ll be seeing you again soon Las Vegas!