Alex at Wynn Las Vegas

04/30/2008 Posted by mika68

Having dined at all of Jean George's restaurants in NYC, several of Joel Robuchon in NY and in Paris, Pierre Gagnaire, etc... I have to admit that Alex proudly fits into this magnificent row. The overall experience, from the reception (seating strictly on time) through the service, decor and food quality was truly outstanding. The MUST have item is the risotto appetizer...it is just soooo good! As far as pricing - it is rather on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny. Looking forward to repeat this delicious experience next time in Vegas. Bravo Alex!

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

04/18/2007 Posted by scc135

After reading the reviews and checking out the menu posted by the entrance my friends and I made a reservation for 3 at 9PM. When entering the restaurant, we were wowed by the decor and the attention to detail. Two of us ordered from the prix fixe and another had the tasting menu. Some starters (cauliflower puree, shellfish fritter [i forget which], procuitto on a breadstick, tuna tartare on scallop chip) were good (fritter, tartare) to what the heck (procuitto)? The 1st course from the tasting (yellowtail with osetra) didn't work as flavors didn't flow. They also gave us (who had the prix fixe) a langostine ravioli which was ok. Second course of the tasting (scallop) tasted good but didn't impress. 3rd of tasting (foie gras) tasted like regular liver, not foie gras. Our prix fixe app of cheese agnolotti and lobster were nothing spectacular as the flavors just weren't there. The entrees ranged from mushy and tasteless (stuffed rabbit), to overly salted and mushy (wagyu beef on tasting menu), to average (turbot with what we called a water sauce because it had no taste). The tasting menu pre-dessert (passionfruit cheesecake) was way too tart, and the prix-fixe pre-dessert was an average panna cotta. Actual desserts of a sort of strawberry shortcake was ok, and my lemon "souflee" had a nest of caramel strands that was too dense and felt like glass in my mouth even in small bites, and was mostly ignored. The actual lemon crepe was something I would learn out of culinary school (of which i am attending). For $150 for prix fixe and $200 for a tasting menu, we were sorely disappointed. We left without touching the pettite fours because we were in too much of a hurry to leave. We did talk to the manager and they were kind enough to remove the tasting menu from the bill. Maybe it was because the head chef left at 8PM, but still, a poor experience from a 5 star restaurant.

Pros: Decor, took off tasting menu from bill due to poor food

Cons: Food

02/07/2007 Posted by chefvoth

The Alex resturant is a true dining experience. Top notch proffesional opperation in every way. The roasted Langoustine with Foie Gras Quenelles is simply the best culinary experience i have ever had. I am a classicly trained chef with over 25 years in the business and i take my hat off to the entire staff of Alex. Chef Stratta your menu is above excellent David Vothknecht 905-689-2068

11/16/2006 Posted by rosebudmi

My boyfriend arranged this dinner as a prelude to seeing La Reve at The Wynn. From the moment we were seated at our table, I felt like a queen. Instead of having me lay my evening bag on the floor, I was brought a small stool to place it on. From that moment on, I knew this would be a special experience. We enjoyed champagne and a wonderful meal and outstanding desserts. My boyfriend commented that this was the most expensive meal he's ever paid for, but we had a very memorable experience...both for dinner and afterward at the show. Although this restaurant is not one I would frequent often, it's definitely my pick in Vegas for an elegant and memorable evening. The service was impeccable and and staff was very gracious.

Pros: Romantic setting and elegant; food was delicious and service impeccable.

Cons: Very expensive, but worth it for very special occasions.

11/06/2006 Posted by janjanet

Read some reviews on Alex on Citysearch, and decided to make a dinner reservation there for 7 people this past Saturday. It was great! -- but it's quite costly. Our total bill was close to $2000. The service was awesome, didn't enjoy the Foie Gras as much, but the rabbit was good, and the dessert was excellent. Be warn -- it took us 3 1/2 hours to finish our dinner. A friend had to order a double shot expresso during the meal to refrain from falling asleep.

11/03/2006 Posted by chefsanchez

We had reservations, we were seated quickly at the V.I.P. table. We were taken care of by the server's assistants and everything was great. The Rabbit and the Quail were to die for. Dessert was so so. The fish was horrible, it was almost like a fish stick on the plate. The wine list was ok but over priced. We were happy about the food except the fish. Everything else with the food was great. Only one major problem that made the night bad...we had a table of three and as you can imagine at a place like that servers do NOT make mistakes like this; our server tried to charge our table for 4 people, which is a minor $200 more than than 3 people, we were very offended and did not tip the waiter due to his dishonest mistake, so be careful people check the numbers. I would recommend the food, maybe sit at the bar to avoid the servers.

Pros: Chefs know their game meats.

Cons: Service, Fish, EXPENSIVE

10/30/2006 Posted by brokernu2

The Las Vegas Chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux enjoyed a group dinner at Alex in December. What an amazing restaurant. They catered to our special group needs, served all courses at the proper temperature, on time, and with flair. The somm, and wait staff were perfect. Chef Alex created and prepared a special multicourse menu specifically to pair to our preferred wines, and each dish was an artistic and culinary triumph. We are coming back! Often! On a scale of 1 to 10, Alex is a 12

08/24/2006 Posted by symantix

Alex was a truly unique dining experience. While I rate the food "just" 8.5, the overall experience was well worth the $600 price tag. Service was impeccable; perhaps the best I've ever experienced. The servers were genuine and unobtrusive, catering to your every desire. Even the Maitre'D went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied. The ambiance was very enjoyable, and some of the decor was so unique it actually became a topic of conversation for us. Food was, as I previously mentioned, just "8.5". Don't get me wrong - the presentation was out of this world. I have never seen food prepared and served this way before. Unfortunately, I tend to prefer the bolder flavors of ethnic food and BBQ. Being a French restaurant, the focus was on butter and delicate ingredients. I believe if you enjoy this sort of traditional french fare you will likely think the food is closer to a 9.5 or even 10. It's pricey, as there is no way to spend less than $150 per person for the smallest meal, bottled water, tax and tip. Adding in a few cocktails and wine will immediately double that price tag. Overall: Try it; Alex is a once in a lifetime experience (unless you're the likes of Donald Trump, of course).

Pros: Unbelievable Service, Excellent Ambiance, Beautifully Presented Food

Cons: Too much butter, lack of bold flavors, very high price

04/23/2006 Posted by putnam818

A wonderful restaurant...Everything was outstanding. A great choice for an elegant evening in Vegas.

Pros: Food, Decor, Service

Cons: Price

03/14/2006 Posted by kurlykid

Two things you should do at the Wynn: 1. Win money, and 2. spend it at Alex. That's what I did! and, What a memorable meal. Of course the food was fantastic, but so were all the things surrounding the meal, like the little purse stools, and the silverware and the plates. The service was top-notch too. What a shame a group of young people dressed in jeans came in to spoil the atmosphere. What happened to, "I'm sorry, we have a dress code"? Anyway, the wine pairings were perfection, and the dishes we enjoyed were out of this world. We will never forget our experience at Alex.

Pros: Beautiful atmosphere, Thoughtful menu, Brilliant pairings

Cons: enforce dress code, expensive