We were looking for a place to grab a nice steak on our last night in town. After a decent amount of research, we ended up on STRIPSTEAK for a few reasons. Great value relative to the filet you get, plus we're previously fans of Michael Mina. STRIPSTEAK is located within the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The vibes are classier, but you know... it's Vegas.
DRINKS:
They have a solid menu featuring wines by the glass, spirits, specialty cocktails, as well as classic cocktails. I would expect they also have beer, NA options, and the ability to make custom drinks. This trip we were feeling cocktail-y, and went with:
-Orchard Smash ($22) - This was very good, combining the flavors of bourbon and vanilla vodka. With a slight hint of sour green apple, this was a lovely cocktail.
-Empress In Pink ($24) - A deliciously refreshing drink with a beautiful pink hue. Crisp and tasty!
FOOD:
This was the main reason we came here. We had been craving a filet as of late, and this one seemed like a good bet. Here's what we got:
-Trio of Duck Fat Fries ($16) - These actually came as complements of the house. I've seen others post about this since, so it seems like this is somewhat a thing. While I no longer feel as special as I previously did (lol), we very much appreciated the gesture as we LOVE fries, especially cooked in duck fat! It came with a trio of dipping sauces (ketchup, truffle aioli, buffalo ranch), all of which were delicious!
-Bread Service for the Table ($8) - This is perfect for anybody that likes carbs! The loaf was separated into 4 pieces, topped with some seasoning, and served with a side of roasted garlic butter. YUM!
-Half Dozen Oysters ($30) - You can choose between East Coast and West Coast, but we all know that the West Coast is the best coast! These were solid in size and very flavorful. It was difficult not to order another half-dozen!
-Lobster Tacos ($26) - These were on the "Specials of the Day" menu, so possibly not always available. It came with 3 in the order, and they were loaded with lobster. The mango on top was a nice contrast. With two people sharing, I wish it had come with 4 tacos in the order.
-8 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon ($76) - We both ordered this--I got mine Medium, and the wifey got hers Medium-Rare. They came out perfectly grilled on the outside, and pink on the inside. The flavor was outstanding, and the char on the outside was perfect. The steaks are all finished with a Red Wine-Shallot Butter, which only adds to the epicness of flavor.
They have a list of "Enhancements & Additions", such as Half Lobster, Grilled Prawns, Foie Gras, Crab Oscar, and Bone Marrow. We opted for the Grilled Prawns ($20) and Bone Marrow ($24)--both were exceptional! The prawns had an amazing char-grilled taste, and the bone marrow was awesome scooped onto the steak, and on its own!
They also have a solid list of sauce options. There is a "Sauce Trio" ($11) which comes with Chimichurri, Béarnaise, and their signature STRIPSTEAK Sauce. They also offer Bordelaise, Creamy Horseradish, and Peppercorn. Since they're all the same price ($4/ea), we were able to customize our own trio!
Lastly for the steaks, they offer "Toppings", which include a Blue Cheese Crumble and Bone Marrow-Black Truffle Butter. We didn't try either, but the latter specifically sounds intriguing for next time.
-Loaded Baked Potato ($19) - This was one of 8 side options they have. We love loaded potatoes, and the description of bacon and smoked Gouda was delicious and unique enough to peak our interest. We were glad we ordered it, because it was delicious!
Other side options include: Whipped Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Mushroom Trio, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pork Belly Fried Rice, Black Truffle Mac 'N Cheese, and the Duck Fat Fries.
OVERALL:
This was an absolutely incredible and memorable meal. We were celebrating an anniversary, and they made sure to acknowledge that. Our server, David, was great! He was friendly, gave recommendations, and was a pleasure to interact with. Shout-out to all the BOH staff churning out banger after banger, and one of the best steaks we can remember having! I would love to watch them cook the steaks next time so I can fully appreciate it.
I loved this meal so much, I even posted a Reel on Instagram about it!
Thanks again STRIPSTEAK, we'll definitely be back on our next trip to Vegas!
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