For a real taste of France in the U.S., make dinner reservations at Eiffel Tower Restaurant. Venerated chef Jean Joho has designed a menu that will give Vegas diners a meal they’ll return for again and again.
Start with drinks—you’ll never go wrong with a mule, and the raspberry mule here is fresh and light with vodka, raspberry liqueur, ginger beer and lime. And the long wine list will give you plenty of options for vino with every course.
Before your main course, indulge in decadent, slow-braised, smoked pork belly; sautéed N.Y. foie gras; or fricassee of escargot with herb gnocchi; and a potato leek purée (because it is a French restaurant; you know you want to try escargot). And the grand seafood platter brings lobster, shrimp, crab, oysters and clams to the table. If you’re a seafood lover, this is for you. A creamy French onion soup is made with braised oxtail with Parmesan croutons.
There are plenty of entrée options for you, too, from the slow-roasted filet of salmon in a pinot noir sauce to the Rossini-style filet with foie gras. The broiled beef tenderloin filet mignon is also served in two sizes, “The King” and “The Queen,” in case you are extra-hungry. Go ahead and add on a caviar tasting if you are so inclined. Beef Wellington is quite popular. If you are more in a poultry mood, order the roasted chicken with parsnips and stone-cracked corn.
And for dessert, enjoy a selection of macaroons or classic crème brulée. To get the full French experience, order a souffle, which the restaurant specializes in. There are four to choose from—Valrhona chocolate, classic Grand Marnier, Sicilian pistachio or apple crumble. The chocolate souffle is also available on the three-course brunch menu (Saturday and Sundays starting at 10 a.m.). For me, I am exceedingly fond of Grand Marnier, so you’ll probably see me at evening service.
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