I took my fiance to Vegas for her first visit and I wanted to give her the best experience possible. I booked all fine restaurants for the 4 days we were there. We are both in our early to mid 20's and often times in fine restaurants we often are not treated as prime customers.

This was not the case in Delmonico's. We arrived on time for our reservation, greeted with warm smiles and were immediately seated. The friendly waiter was very helpful in helping us choose our dinner. Oddly we were not offered a wine list, but we ended up just ordering cocktails and sparkling water anyway.

For the appetizer we had the beef and cheese fondu, which was excellent even though they could have given us a few more pieces of the soft pretzled bread that came for dipping.

The salad I ordered (Spinach with hickory bacon, sharp cheddar, in a light honey vinaigrette) was without a doubt the greatest salad I had ever eaten. I seriously considered ordering another one.

My "Bone In" Rib Steak was cooked to perfection. The dipping sauces were not necessary to enjoy the steak. My fiance's chicken dish was also excellent. I also ordered sliced potatoes with caramelized onions on top, but couldn't finish them as I was so stuffed from the other dishes.

Desert was also very good. The brownie and moose cup was extremely rich and satisfying.

The atmosphere was excellent. The dim lighting throughout set a great mood. I really liked the look and comfort of the chairs. The glasses, the silverware, and the dishes were all top quality.

Other customers came dressed for the occasion. It is a pet peeve of mine to see people eating in fine restaurants when they are not properly dressed.

Overall, eating at Delmonicos was a fantastic experience. The food was great, the service was great, the atmosphere (though a little loud for my liking) was also excellent.

If you are in Vegas and want a fine dining experience and don't mind dropping at least 2 bills on dinner, then you should definitely try Delmonico's.

My gf and I ate at Delmonico in LV on July 8, 2008. Our waiters were Ryan, David, & Dave. I'll give a breakdown of what was ordered and our thoughts:

Appetizer: BBQ Shrimp, Oysters Rockefeller

The appetizers were great. The oysters were not served on the half shell and actually were somewhat of a spinach, oyster, cream dish that would compliment a steak rather well. Definately not a 'traditional' serving from what I'm accustomed to.

Meal: Filet Mignon, Beef Tenderloin special

Thank God I didn't order the Tenderloin. At first, this 'special of the day' screamed out at me as being a really gem. After my gf ordered it, I realized it wasn't what you picture in your head of a tenderloin. It reminded me of a flank steak dish that my gf cooks in a 'crock pot' at our home on weekends. The meat was not beef tenderloin quality meet. The few bites she gave me were simply not enjoyable. But, her plate was massive. This was definately an example of quantity trumping quality.

My filet mignon was fantastic. Ordered medium, served medium. My side of creamed spinach (I should have known better after getting the rockefeller) was suprisingly reminiscent of the oysters dish I had just eaten in my appetizer. Obviously, the creamed spinach is used in both dishes. I take the fault for my poor judgement.

Overall the meal was around 180 USD which we consider reasonable. It's probably on par with Ruths Chris & Pappas STeakhouse. Note that the seasoning , or over seasoning, is commonplace as that's Emeril's trademark. Unfortunately, splashing too much essence on Emeril's food channel shows looks great, but doesn't taste as nice as it looks. You'll understand that once you try this place.

My husband and I dined at Delmonico's over the fourth of July week in celebration of our combined birthdays, what a disappointment. They served me potatoes au gratin with my meal. I mentioned to the waiter that the potatoes were overcooked and that they were grayish in color, he did not even offer to exchange them. After dinner we went to a Cirque du Soleil Show and I had to leave the show due to my feeling sick. I called the Manager the next day to complain and he was not even bothered by the fact that they had made me sick and ruined what could have been a good time. I am currently disputing the charge with my credit card company, I don't feel it was appropriate that they did not even care about this whole issue and they blew me off.

I'm just back from around my 20th meal at Delmonico since it opened. I came by the TripAdvisor reviews shocked to see several negative reviews. I felt a need to spread some love about what continues to be the best restaurant I have ever eaten at, despite my constant efforts to find it's equal throughout the world. Please use this reveiw to go to the restaurant informed, rather than with incorrect expectations about the offerings.
Delmonico is an expensive, upscale restaurant that serves meals, properly, in timed courses. The service is usually impeccable. The food is fantastic. Especially if you like cajun influenced cuisine. This meal is not fast, nor is it meant to be. If you want to be in and out of the restaurant in one hour, do go back to the Outback and enjoy the cheese fries (I love those friggin' cheese fries)! Otherwise, bring someone whose company you enjoy, have some wine and relax.
Delmonico is a Steakhouse. The steak is the thing here. Like most serious steakouses the steaks are prime and dry-aged in house. You won't find better meat. In case you are unaware, the place was created by Emeril Lagasse, who cut his bones at Commander's Palace in New Orleans. Cajun cuisine is very reliant on spices more so than marinades and sauces. All steaks are rubbed with Emeril's "Essence" which is a fairly standard cajun salt % spice cocktail. If you prefer your steak "natural" or "plain" go to Ruth's Chris or Morton's, they still do "natural" best. If you like flavor, Delmonico's Bone-in Ribeye is the best there is. They also do an outstanding Filet whose equal I have yet to meet.
They have have a very solid line up of soups and salads, you can rarely go wrong here. The warm spinach salad and the Lobster Bisque are staples. Much to my dissapointment they recently removed the Gumbo of the day from the Menu, we can only hope it comes back soon.
Always check the nightly specials. There are many gems here. They also have an extremely good wine list.
To sum up, this place is expensive, meals move at a slow comfortable place, the wait service is very good and the food has lots of cajun flavors. If you are a foodie, you will likely love the place. If you are a steak-lover who needs a steak to be "natural" and not flavored, try to loosen up and throw out your expectations. Or skip the boring "strip" and go for the Filet, it will knock your socks off and has much less surface area than the ribeye, thus more "natural" flavor.
Also, keep in mind that there are off nights. It happens everywhere. In 20+ visits I've definitely seen an occasional hiccup. This past visit my medium ribeye was really medium-well, this is the first time they have ever overcooked for me. I could happily have sent it back and expected perfection in replacement, but good luck gettin that bad boy out of my hands once I've smelled it. Again, in 20+ visits, I have the experience to say the hiccups are few and far between.
Be prepared, be open minded, savor the event, the company, the wine and the food. Relax and enjoy.