Aureole at Mandalay Bay

06/01/11

Fun place to throw back some vodka

by VegasSteve at Citysearch

This place is loopy fun! An over-the-top Russian theme is fleshed out with a massive, headless Lenin statue, bright Communist propaganda hanging from the walls and tons of vodkas chilled in an ice-bar. I haven't eaten there, but it's a really fun and quirky place to throw back a few drinks.

06/07/09

So Pretty

by ChristineM at Citysearch

We came here for my sister's bachelorette dinner and we had a pretty good time here! The service was excellent, but the food is just good... not GREAT. The tuna tartare was a bit too spicy, but extremely fresh. I had a steak (which i think was a bit too chewy and I didn't like the sauce)

At the end of the dinner, our waiter came by and asked us if we needed anything else... and he goes, "coffee, tea, want a picture in the kitchen?" We thought that he was joking so we replied with, "sure" Then he goes, "okay, let me ask the chef" We ended up in the very clean kitchen and met the very friendly chef!

The wine tower is so cool! We saw two girls climbing up the tower to find wine.

• Pros: Excellent service, pretty decor, amazing wine tower
• Cons: food should be superb for the price

03/05/09

Superb New American

Contributor at Citysearch

Aureole is excellent in every way. The room is dramatic and quiet. The food is very good by any standard. The sweet pea ravioli starter and beef duo entree are worth a mention. The e-winebook makes navigating a large wine list a snap. The meyer lemon gelee pre-dessert was also perfect as was the service.Aureole is worth every penny

12/27/08

Bad Service, Bad Food, Bad Experience...Oh yeah, Overpriced too!

by xxshawnxx at Citysearch

We wouldn't consider ourselves picky diners, but this place just didn't do it for us. My significant other and I read the previous 16 reviews BEFORE dining at China Grill and were expecting the following: great service, large portions (to share), great dining atmosphere (contemporary style), and tasty food. China Grill delivered only one of the above: the contemporary style.

Here's what we received, instead:

1. A rude server with a grouchy attitude that passed us on to another server without informing us halfway through our meal.

2. Ordered the Schezwan Steak thinking it would be large enough for two people to share (this is what China Grill prides themselves on.) The steak tasted pretty good, but the portion certainly wasn't enough for even one person so we ended up ordering more food. We think the slow economy (and hence 40% full restaurant on a Sat night) is the reason why they are skimping out on food portions now.

3. The style and decor of the restaurant is nice if you are in to the contemporary look (like we are.) Lighting was excellent and the bathrooms were clean and tidy.

Looks like the recession is affecting the attitude of the servers and, unfortunately, that attitude (and portion size) gets passed on to the diners at a hefty price.

Save your time and hard earned money and dine elsewhere.

• Pros: Contemporary style, Decor, Clean and tidy bathrooms.
• Cons: Service, Servers had attitude, Food Quantity, Value

09/16/08

Great Drinks - Fair Food

by Squid42 at Citysearch

I wish I could do two reviews on Red Square. The first review being on the food, and the second review on the drinks (bar). My wife and I have been to Red Square a couple times, and the bar has some of the best drinks around with the bartenders also being very good. The food on the other hand is not very good. I really was disappointed and have had far better meals elsewhere. I ordered Chicken Kiev, and it was very dry and not too flavorful. Our server was very good though and that helped salvage a not so good tasting meal. I would give the food a 2 star rating and the drinks a five star rating. Overall 3 stars.

• Pros: Great drinks
• Cons: Fair food