Chicken Now is a national chain with locations all over the US. This location is in the food court at the south premium outlets. It’s nowhere near the same level as Raising Cane’s. The breading on the chicken tenders was thick and the meat was dry and not tender. The Texas toast wasn’t very good… Continue reading Chicken Now
Tag: 2 Stars
Naka Sushi
They’ve got high marks on Yelp, but I was disappointed. It’s an AYCE spot off of Lake Mead Blvd. and I found most rolls to be poorly crafted. Rolls were falling apart before even picking them up and they seemed to have an excessive amount of rice. The quality wasn’t great either with one roll… Continue reading Naka Sushi
Feast Buffet
I unfortunately ate here last Thanksgiving. The wait was crazy long… about 2.5 hours. I have to blame my parents for suggesting we eat here. They wanted variety, and while they got that, we also got mediocre food. Going in I knew it wasn’t going to be great and my expectations were met with Asian… Continue reading Feast Buffet
IKEA
Their showroom is massive. You could spend half a day just walking around and looking at everything. Their furniture may not be high quality, but it is affordable. And, looking to decorate my kid’s room, we found several things here that he loved. I also found plenty of stuff to buy for myself — kitchen… Continue reading IKEA
The Cookie Bar
Another food truck at a recent gathering at Top Shelf, I had heard of the Cookie Bar and was anxious too give them a shot. But, “disappointing” was how I felt afterward. I don’t know if it was because the cookies weren’t all that fresh, probably recently refrigerated, but the two I tried were cold… Continue reading The Cookie Bar
Fish N Bowl
***Note: Business is closed*** Off the strip and praised by many, I walked into Fish N Bowl with high expectations. Arriving just in time to order off an impressive happy hour menu of over two dozen dishes, I tried some good and not-so-good items. First off, the bad… the oyster spoons ($5) were comprised of… Continue reading Fish N Bowl
Big E Steakhouse & Saloon
Last June, at the end of the school year I took my kid on a trip through northern Arizona, with the first stop a two night camping trip in the Grand Canyon. Even though I love camping, I don’t love cooking while camping. So, one night we headed into town to find the best fare… Continue reading Big E Steakhouse & Saloon
Oodolee Sushi & Grill
Needing a quick, small bite before heading to a show at Ham Hall on the UNLV campus, I found myself at Oodolee Sushi and Grill. This was back in early June and it wasn’t much cooler inside than it was outside. The first thing going through my head was, “I hope they’re able to keep… Continue reading Oodolee Sushi & Grill
Citrus Restaurant
Located in the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in San Diego, the only reason to dine here is the convenience if you’re staying at the hotel. As with many restaurants in lower tier hotels, there’s nothing special about this place. Although it does have good happy hour specials like specialty margaritas. On the night I… Continue reading Citrus Restaurant
Chronic Tacos
Located in the food court of the Palms, this is the only current location in Vegas, but there was a previous one located in the northwest, I believe. It’s a Subway-style ordering process where you pick and customize your food along an assembly line. It’s fast and prices are slightly high but reasonable. This isn’t… Continue reading Chronic Tacos
Chef Marc’s Trattoria
I loved Chef Marc’s old restaurant Parma, but was underwhelmed by my experience here back in January. The breading on the calamari was a soggy, limp mess. Lettuce in the Caesar salad wasn’t dried properly making it a watery disaster. The malfiata/deconstructed lasagna was unremarkable. The sauce was lacking in flavor and the whole dish… Continue reading Chef Marc’s Trattoria
Brown Rice Thai Kitchen
This area of Summerlin has so few decent restaurants. There’s not much to choose from if you’re trying to avoid nasty chain restaurants. Brown Rice Thai Kitchen is one of the few alternatives. Unfortunately, it’s not much of an upgrade. Chicken pad Thai was uninspired and bland. The pineapple fried rice with chicken was an… Continue reading Brown Rice Thai Kitchen
Anise Tapas & Grill
This place has so much promise. I was easily swayed to visit by a diverse menu filled with dishes from just about every country touching the Mediterranean, great reviews, and its proximity to home. Occupying a space that used to house the coffee shop Something’s Brewing, it looks like they’ve inherited some of their pub… Continue reading Anise Tapas & Grill
Rachel’s Kitchen
This locally-owned, growing chain touts “wholesome food – delicious recipes.” They do have some decent food, especially when in need for a quick meal. Without a doubt I’d rather come here instead of any national fast food chain. Healthy options are plentiful on their menu, but I tend to go for the bad stuff like… Continue reading Rachel’s Kitchen
Habaneros Taco Grill
Quickie taco restaurants are a dime a dozen in this town with most serving below average food. I was hoping this relatively new spot on Ft. Apache Road would be different. Nope. After I ordered they told me they were running low on carnitas and ended up giving me what was left and filled out… Continue reading Habaneros Taco Grill
Ribs & Burgers
***Update: business closed*** I was really hoping this place would have improved after all their bad early online reviews. I’m a fan of burgers and a fan of ribs. And, with this place, located in Downtown Summerlin, being close to home I was praying there would be a decent rib place by me. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading Ribs & Burgers
Shawarma Vegas
I walked into this small kosher Israeli and Mediterranean spot near the corner of Ft. Apache and Sahara and a guy talking on his phone sitting at one of the tables got up and offered me a menu. I’m guessing he might be the owner? The same dude took my order. You get your money’s… Continue reading Shawarma Vegas
Oasis Asian Kitchen
Oasis Kitchen looks to be a real mom-n-pop shop, with an older Asian lady manning the front of house and an older guy manning the back. I’m all for supporting local businesses, unfortunately I was underwhelmed with their product. Mongolian beef was excessively oily with a touch too much sweetness from the sauce, while the… Continue reading Oasis Asian Kitchen
Portofino by Chef Michael LaPlaca
I’m a fan of Italian. I love pasta and all the carbs that follow. But after a disappointing meal at Fiamma and now a mediocre meal at Portofino I’m willing to forsake the cuisine all together. Portofino, the restaurant formerly known as Onda, at the Mirage is a beautiful and intimate space ornately decorated with… Continue reading Portofino by Chef Michael LaPlaca
Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar
***Update: business closed*** I read somewhere that Alex Stratta was involved with Elements since new ownership took over. But, according to our server he doesn’t have anything to do with the place. That’s a smart move on his part because our meal was a disaster. We dined here on New Years Eve. A prix fixe… Continue reading Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar
Park on Fremont
The location on east Fremont and the wacky decor is reason enough to visit. The food, on the other hand, is another story. The French toast ($10) lacked a good sear and was soggy — unable to hold up to the custard it was soaked in. Topped with mixed berries, it was an unspectacular dish.… Continue reading Park on Fremont
Leoné Café
Hanging out at Tivoli with my kid, he wanted to stop by Cafe Leone for a snack. Who am I to say no? Especially when desserts are involved. Their display is on the small side while prices are on the high end. We can blame their Tivoli location for that. Everything here seems to have… Continue reading Leoné Café
Basil ‘n Lime
This place is alright. The pad thai with chicken ($9.95) was a solid rendition of the classic dish but not good enough to think it’s any different from the million other Thai places that serve it. The ginger and mushroom chicken ($9.95) was heavy on the celery, light on chicken and extremely bland. There was… Continue reading Basil ‘n Lime
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
The epitome of kitschy. This place takes the western and cowboy theme and turns it up to level eleven. From the facade reminiscent of an old town during the westward expansion to the matching interior complete with gift shop and toy shooting gallery, there’s no doubt you’ll know you’re in Texas. Their menu boasts of… Continue reading The Big Texan Steak Ranch
Crush
Having had a good meal at La Cave in the past, I had reasonably high expectations coming into this other Michael Morton restaurant. The overhaul of the former Nobhill space in the MGM Grand has resulted in a dark, intimate atmosphere perfect for a date night yet casual enough for a group gathering. The menu… Continue reading Crush
Simon Restaurant and Lounge
***Update: business closed*** I don’t have many regrets in life, but eating brunch at Simon is one of them. It was quite possibly one of the biggest wastes of money I’ve ever spent at a restaurant. Mediocre food along with mediocre service made for a poor dining experience at a place know for brunch. It’s… Continue reading Simon Restaurant and Lounge
Taiga Modern Japanese & Thai Restaurant
***Update: business closed*** With my Groupon about to expire I made my way across town to check out Taiga. My experience reminded me why I rarely buy Groupons anymore — the restaurants usually aren’t very good. The interior is chic and sexy with some really comfortable chairs. That’s pretty much the highlights of the place.… Continue reading Taiga Modern Japanese & Thai Restaurant
Pronto Pickle
I recently came back from a much needed vacation in Oahu, staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki for my week long trip. For hotel and excursion reviews you can check out my list on Yelp. For all the foodie reviews, stay here and read on. —- There are two locations of Pronto Pickle… Continue reading Pronto Pickle
Manhattan Fish Grill
***Update: business closed*** I’m a fan of fast-casual restaurants that offer healthy and fresh options. I don’t always have time to cook at home and I don’t have the deep pockets to constantly eat at higher end spots. So, there’s plenty to like here. They specialize in fish cooked to order with your choice of… Continue reading Manhattan Fish Grill
Panevino Restaurant
What happens when you dine at a fairly nice restaurant when you’re underdressed? In the case of Panevino you get poor service and a forgettable dining experience. A spontaneous dinner plan for my wife, kid and myself resulted in us coming here after our first few options were busy. I’ll admit I looked like crap… Continue reading Panevino Restaurant