When you are a foodie, there is nothing more glorious then free food. Even better is free delicious gourmet food. That is exactly what you will receive at Emeril’s Fish House in Las Vegas, if you play your cards right (no pun intended).
I had read many reviews of this restaurant located in the MGM casino. As is our tradition, my husband and I eat at an Emeril’s whenever there is one close to our vacation destination. In the reviews, I read that if you let them know you are there for a special occasion, they will grant you a free appetizer. Now I had to see if this actually worked although I have a lot of guilt about lying, so we decided to go on my husband’s 30th birthday. I made certain to stress when making the reservation, when checking-in and when seated, that we were there for his 30th birthday. I sat with my breath held and put forth my best acting skills, looking completely surprised by the generosity shown to us when our marinated beef over greens was delivered "on the house" of course. The meat was tender and very tasty, with a subtle teriyaki sauce and would have been worth paying for.
As for the part of the meal that was paid for, there was no disappointment. It was my delight to enthusiastically devour a plate of New Zealand Sea Bass, drizzled with balsamic glaze and accompanied by artichoke ravioli. The fish was flaky and melted in my mouth. The artichoke raviolis tasted as though they were handmade only moments before they arrived on my plate. The sarcastic yet classy female server highly recommended the desert special. Since it involved crème brûlée I was more then eager. Desert came in the form of a semi-biting butterscotch crème brûlée, paired with a thick mini cinnamon milkshake and walnut biscotti for dipping. I found the desert both delectable and creative.
Of course the atmosphere is both relaxed and classy, seating its guests around a long booth and bathing the dining room in a subtle blue neon light. The servers must be hired based on their personalities as well as their looks. Even the guy who scraps the crumbs off your table before desert is young, hip, and devilishly handsome. The price tag is not for the economic, nor will it completely leave you without any Star Wars nickel slot funds. The price tag for an enjoyable evening of two entrées, two deserts, and two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc was $121.
If you are not an adventurous eater you should stay away as you will not find anything to satisfy you on the menu. If you love creative food, a classy atmosphere, good looking wait staff and perhaps a free appetizer I think you will find Emeril’s Fish House to your liking.