Top of the World Restaurant
Wonderful Time!!!
- September 19, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
SteveDenise from Los Angeles, California
We arrived at dusk,so we were able to see the sunset as well as Vegas after dark. What a view!!!!!!! This will be a night that we will never forget! The food was just as good as the view. And the service was top notch. Worth every penny! We plan on going back soon!
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Top of the World Restaurant
- September 13, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Irish Cream from Middletown, New York
I believe that reservations are required. I suggest dressing up for this dinner because it is truly a night you will never forget. The restaurant sits atop the tower and revolves with floor to ceiling windows so that you see the breathtaking view while dining. You can sit in either a booth or at a table. The tables are closest to the windows, so if you’re in a booth, you might have to look through other people to see some of the view depending on how crowded it is. The booth sits on a higher platform, so the view is not completely obstructed.
While you wait for your dinner, a photographer comes around to take your picture. They’ll develop the pictures and put it in a tri-fold type frame by the time you’re done eating…if you’re interested. It’s a great way to capture the moment.
OK, let me start talking about the food. It is really pricey, but oh my goodness is it good. We purchased the 3-course dinner for two because otherwise it is à la carte. The presentation of the food was great, and the taste was even better. I ate everything on my plate even the asparagus! It was cooked to perfection and delicious. It is hands down the best steak I have ever tasted. The meal including two alcoholic drinks came to about $180.
After dinner, you can step outside onto the tower deck where the rides are. You do not have to go on the rides; you can just take-in the beautiful view. If you do not eat at the restaurant, there is a fee to get to the top of the tower.
From journal Vegas!
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Stratosphere's Top of the World Restaurant
- January 23, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Gigi from Oldsmar, Florida
What a view!
The first impression when one steps off the elevator and walks towards the hostess stand. At 844 feet in the air, you get the ultimate view of Vegas and the surrounding mountains. It is what makes coming here worth it. Family members had gathered for lunch on a sunny clear Las Vegas day, so you could see for miles.
After walking through xray just like at an airport, we boarded the private express elevator to the restaurant.
At first there was no hostess at the stand. Since my hubby and I were the last of our party to arrive, we were seated quickly.
NOTED: A couple of ladies ahead of us who didn't seem to have a reservation were told to wait. Odd considering the restaurant didn't seem that busy and there were lots of empty tables.
I had heard both pro and con on the quality (or lack there of) of both food and service at the Stratosphere and our visit was no exception.
While our group of 10 is large by restaurant standards, service really dragged for lunch time. It also seemed that the servers were not as knowledgeable about the menu as they should be.
The menu selections were varied and interesting. I tried the soup of the day, chicken saffron. The server said it would be spicy, but I found it to be only lightly so, yet exotic due to the saffron. The broth based soup contained diced chicken and lots of diced vegetables, some not usually seen in the average restaurant soup.
Our group had a variety of dishes:
Kobe Beef Burger - The king of beef, the burger was grilled and tender. Came with homemade potato chips.
Kobe Beef Capriccio - If I had known this was raw beef I wouldn't have ordered it. It turned out to be a rare delicacy of thinly sliced Kobe Beef that reminded me of prosciutto. It was light and tender and didn't leave the feeling of raw meat in my mouth. Again, good to try something out of the ordinary.
Lobster Ravioli & Caesar Salad with grilled shrimp - pretty much standard stuff.
Salmon wrapped in Prosciutto which keep the fish very moist.
Fresh berries in a cream anglaise provided a light finish to the meal.
Evaluation of food - A few new and different things to try, but some pretty average stuff too. I would be interested to see what dinner has to offer.
Weirdest moment - while we were waiting for our food, one of the rides dipped riders down right in view of us. Very strange and somewhat creepy feeling to see them just dangling out there.
We exited through the casino and arcade shops. I found the shop area confusingly laid out and it was difficult to find the lobby. I was left with the impression that this hotel could use some major renovation including a fresh coat of paint, cleaning and less trashy touristy shops.
From journal Las Vegas - The Vegas Virgin Trip
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Top of the World Restaurant
- September 14, 2006
- Rated 3 of 5 by
airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
For our most unusual dining experience while in Vegas (and best view in town), we chose the Top of the World Restaurant in the Statosphere Tower. Located 1,149 feet above the city, the Tower is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River and is home to the highest restaurant in Las Vegas at 800 feet up! The dining room revolves an entire 360 degrees in 1 hour and 20 minutes while you dine, so you get a view of the whole area from the Strip to the Red Rock Canyon. We enjoyed lunch, complete with dessert, during the Labor Day weekend and preferred the daylight to view the area from above, although the night lights of the Strip are said to be quite a sight as well during dinner.
Since it was a holiday, the lunch menu also included a brunch selection, which is normally reserved for weekends. There were three and four-course meals available, as well as a la carte options, from Japanese beef, king crab eggs Benedict, and pistachio french toast to candied walnut salad, lobster ravioli, and fancy duck. There were only a couple vegetarian options, and the kitchen did not offer any items off the menu, so we settled for salad and eggs Benedict (sans crab). The food was tasty and of good quality, although be prepared for a pricey meal. The course meals for lunch ranged from mid-$30 to mid-$40, and the separated items were around $17/salad to high $20s for main dishes. Dinner is even more expensive. Don't pass up the desserts as samples revolve by your table during your meal, from espresso creme brulee to the chocolate Stratosphere tower filled with mousse!
Reservations are highly recommended for lunch (11am-3pm) and required for dinner (5:30pm-10:30pm, 11pm on weekends). Also, the host and website states that a dress code is enforced, although people in shorts and sandals dined near us at lunch. We had no problem finding parking in the free parking garage at the Stratosphere Hotel/Casino, and valet services are also available.
From journal Dining in Vegas
Top of the World Restaurant
- August 25, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
TD80 from Bowie, Maryland
Went to Top of the World for a special dinner on my Honeymoon. It was worth every penny. We had a spectacular view of Las Vegas at night. The restaurant rotates (very slowly) so you can see for miles. Our table faced the windows so we had excellent seats. We had the prix fixed dinner with wine flight. The food was amazing. I've never tasted anything like their Chateau Briand.
From journal Fun and Sun at Lake Meade