We recently went to PY Steakhouse for a special occasion, and I'm so glad this is where we chose to go! I was skeptical at first because of its location in the casino, but that ended up not mattering at all.
We parked at the casino entrance and walked through the casino. This actually isn't necessary because PY is located right at the lobby of the hotel, so if you don't want to go through the casino, park there. The signage for PY was completely lacking, otherwise that's what we would have done off the bat.
When we got to the host stand, we were greeted promptly and kindly, and seated immediately at a very comfortable table. The dining room itself is small and intimate. It is very clean and decorated very nicely. It's very warm, inviting, and it has an upscale feel to it.
We were greeted with water almost immediately. Our waitress, Ashleigh, followed soon after. She was great throughout the entire meal. She was personable and answered all of our questions, and we had a few since it was our first time at PY. She was enthusiastic about the food, and was quick to explain all of the ingredients.
My husband and I both ordered a glass of wine. They were both fine. I had the Acacia chardonnay, which was good. Unlike some restaurants, PY actually chills their white wines to a very pleasant level, which I appreciated very much!
We both ordered the 6oz. filet mignon. With the steaks, we ordered a side of mac and cheese and the green chile au gratin potatoes. Before the meal came, however, we were offered plenty of fresh and delicious bread and breadsticks with honey butter. We were also offered an amuse-bouche compliments of the chef. It had Asian pear, cucumber, onion, and some other fresh ingredients. It was a great palate cleanser since it was fresh and refreshing.
Soon after, our steaks and side dishes arrived. The steak was plated so attractively! On the plate with it was some onion straws, a crustino, and bone marrow. Neither of us have ever had bone marrow, so we were a little skeptical, but Ashleigh described it to us in a way that helped us overcome our fear of the unknown. I put my big girl pants on and gave it a try. It was warm and buttery, and I understand why people like it, but in the end, it wasn't for me. Still, it is a very nice addition to the plate!
The filets themselves were cooked perfectly. They were tender and flavorful. Brought to the table with them were a variety of salts and sauces. The steak didn't need any of this, but when presented with such options, who can resist? There was a chimichurri sauce, a tomato based sauce, a prickly pear glaze, and a classic bernaise. I thought the prickly pear glaze was absolutely to die for! I couldn't get enough of it. It was a little sweet, a little salty, but yet not overpowering for the steak. It was just a wonderful addition!
The mac and cheese was good, but not the most awesome mac and cheese I've ever had. That said, I wish places in the center of town that offer mac and cheese made theirs this good!
The au gratin potatoes, on the other hand, were AMAZING! The potatoes were tender. They were loaded with flavorful, melty, yummy cheese! The green chiles added a nice flavor to cut through some of the fat of the cheese and cream in the potatoes. I have been actively craving these potatoes since the minute I cleared the plate of them, they were so good!
To finish our meal, we had the flourless cake. It had a saffron anglaise, cream cheese ice cream, and a passion fruit coulis. The coulis was was served in a little dropper to drip over your dessert as you see fit. I tried all the parts individually, and none were really compelling to me. But when eaten together in a composed bite, the dessert was actually quite good! I might not order it again next time because there are a lot of other desserts I'd like to try, but if this was all they had to order, I would like to eat it.
Overall, our meal was excellent. The atmosphere was relaxing and classy. It was perfect for a night out to celebrate a special occasion! We will definitely be going back! read more