Craftsteak, Las Vegas @ MGM Grand Hotel

March 14, 2009 · Posted in American Food, Gourmet, Romantic, Steak · Comment 

Craftsteak
@ The MGM Grand Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 891-7318

Please make reservations prior to coming here because they might not let you in.
Operations (like every gourmet restaurant here): 5:30pm – 10:30pm

MGM Grand Hotel @ Las Vegas

MGM Grand Hotel @ Las Vegas

Finechinaguy and I visited Las Vegas in November of 2007.  After nearly two years of hiatus, I finally can write about this post!  Of course there are just so many more posts to cover, but I will cover what time will allow!  So please be patience and stay tune for more posts, and many of them are from Vegas!

Craftsteak Restaurant

Craftsteak Restaurant

When you come to Las Vegas, you have to at least try one of the “brand name” restaurants!  Sure there are lots of affordable buffets, but let your tastebuds indulge in deliciously crafted gourmet food!  Yes it can be expensive, but you pay for what you get.

MGM Grand was the hotel that we stayed at and fortunately for us Craftsteak was conveninetly located here!  The only reason I know about Craftsteak is because of Top Chef.  Tom Colicchio, who is a familiar face on that show, is the owner of this restaurant.  After watching many episodes of Top Chef and having great respect for Chef Colicchio, I knew I had to try this restaurant.  It’s funny how this restaurant is also located in New York City, but I never really bother to go because of time or because I never think it’s in my budget.  But since I’m on vacation, I might as well splurge a little!

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Las Vegas Pearl Restaurant at MGM Grand (Chinese Food)

Pearl Restaurant at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (Chinese Restaurant)

Executive Chef: Kai-Wa Yau

Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Thursday, 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday, 5:30pm – 10:30pm

This restaurant located within the MGM Grand (inside where all restaurants are) is a Four Diamond Restaurant. Top notch in terms of decor, service, food as well as prices. We just had to try this Chinese restaurant to gauge whether it really is top notch or not. The cuisine is mainly Cantonese with an influence from Shanghai and a hint of Western flavor in certain dishes. Notice the hours of Operations. All the Four Diamond awarded restaurants are open for dinner only. Reservations are suggested but not necessary. When we went, it was not very packed.

Las Vegas Pearl Restaurant at MGM Grand (Chinese Restaurant)

Las Vegas Pearl Restaurant at MGM Grand (Chinese Restaurant)

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