35 Steaks + Martinis – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

4 Reviews on “35 Steaks + Martinis – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino”

• Michael U.

  Located in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, directly down the hall from the Paradise Garage and across the way from John Varvatos, 35 Steaks + Martinis is a restaurant I had walked by dozens of times without giving much thought until a well-respected local Chef and a friend began to speak fondly of it, the former actually a past employee and graciously agreeing to sit down with me for a meal.Toqued by Marty Red DeLeon Lopez, with Michael Van Staden no less important to the kitchen while General Manager Mario Gonzalez runs a stylish room that stretches from lounge to the edge of the Hard Rock Pool, those entering 35 Steaks + Martinis are first greeted by the smiling faces of gorgeous hostesses and whether the choice is made for a full dinner or merely bar bites the menu offers no lack of options, a few signatures and steakhouse staples joined by items as intriguing as they are well-crafted.Obviously dining with a friend of the house, paired wines offered by Mr. Gonzalez including some top tier bottles served via Coravin, it was at the transition of Fall/Winter to Spring that our tasting took place and as the first to see several of the plates there is no doubt that Hard Rock honchos have given Marty and Michael a green light to compete with the best of the Strips Steakhouses, the amuse served under a glass dome delivering a smoky dry ice show as thin slices of scallop sang amidst a salad of citrus with just a touch of heat and black truffle.Never purporting to be a wine snob, but happy to say that each pairing was exquisite with a special nod to the funky White Burgundy, 2009 Dolce and 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the tasting officially began with buttery Brioche Monkey Bread before launching into a Beet Salad that avoided ennui by enlivening Tri-colored Beets with Banyuls and crunchy Kataifi Wrapped Goat Cheese, the follow-up of Charred Octopus and Black Angus Filet Carpaccio looking a lot like that served at Artisanal Foods Caf a few weeks prior but adding spice with a porky Pine Nut Tapenade while reduced Sherry helped invigorate the cephalopods more subtle taste.Special requesting Five Onion Soup Gratine, the brine of bacon mixing with rich beef stock in a non-traditional broth that came across sweeter than most and therefore well suited to my tastes, the official menu resumed with slotted porcelain filled by Lobster Escargot where shell stock and diced claws wer used to fortify Burgundy Snails bathed in garlic butter, nearly every drop soaked up with a side of yeasty Parker House Rolls.Cleansing the palate with a fragrant sorbet that thankfully found most of its flavor in Strawberries rather than the cloying sweetness of Passion Fruit, it was here that Lopez and Van Stadens heavier plates would make their appearance, Foie Gras a LOrange an idea ironically seen at Beverly Hills Avec Nous just one week prior but here in a far larger portion and several degrees better not only in terms of texture but also as relates to accoutrements, the team essentially reading my mind with bread pudding seared into French Toast surrounded by a crunchy Almond crust bathed in bittersweet Marmalade.Sipping the Dolce slowly as possible, thoughts of asking for more restrained by recalling a thirty minute drive back home, entrees were introduced via 4-Way Colorado Lamb Mixed Grill, a combination of T-Bone, Rack and Belly plus housemade Merguez Sausage given an African accent via Vadouvan while the subsequent Australian Wagyu was almost as well marbled as its Japanese counterpart yet more capable of standing up to some grilling, a good crust found on the exterior while the inside was just past rare.Impressed by sides, the Black Truffle Potatoes and Foie Gras enriched Mushrooms particularly impressive as part of a wooden service tray newly introduced to show off Marty and Michaels premium Steaks, it was with introductions to property dining director ***** and Pastry Chef **** that introductions were made, the later sending out four new options to be paired with 40-Year Tawny Port the fact that he is also responsible for much of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos baking really no surprise as everything from the Sticky Pig to a Cookie Plate was across-the-board excellent, those looking for something light strongly encouraged to check out the Lemon Meringue Pot du Crme that arrives with a delicious slice of Almond cake.FOUR AND A HALF STARS: Perhaps the most underregarded Steakhouse in Las Vegas, the formerly red hot Hard Rock having predictably cooled with age, 35 Steaks + Martinis is nothing short of a dining destination for those willing to venture off-strip, the slightly lower prices not to be mistaken as a drop-off in quality but rather a reason to order more with assurance that there will be just as much quality and creativity on the plate. endoedibles.com

  July 4, 2016, 11:29 pm

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• Calgary_Foodie_YYC

  I had a hankering for some surf instead of turf so I ordered the Crabcakes and the Cioppino.The crabcakes were obviously just canned crab, I shouldn’t have expected more considering we’re in the middle of a desert, serves me right. The presentation was creative though (see pics). Same can be said about the Cioppino, the most troubling part of the Cioppino was that the broth was added tableside, but it was lukewarm.. it would have been better if it was hot. The ingredients were not bad, the seared scallops were hot, I could tell it was the last thing to be added to the plate. If you look at my pic, you’ll see the ingredients. I didn’t care for the mustard mayo on the bread so those were the first to go. A question I have is why – in a high end restaurant- don’t they do something as simple as de-veining the shrimp. I won’t say anything more about the food.. the rest of the reviews here seem decent, especially for those who had steaks.The service was very good though, despite my slight disappointment in the food, the atmosphere was good and the wait staff were attentive.

  September 2, 2015, 6:09 pm

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• Destination360

  Good Party and food too.. Just like the hard rock to keep you entertained while dining. Steaks were great! Tasty Wine and dessert too.

  September 19, 2013, 3:50 pm

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• William F Hoover

  A party With Family and Friends. We like to go to 35 Steaks + Martinis at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino for dinner. We can go loud, have a few drinks, dinner, and laugh a lot, or we can go quiet and romantic with a bottle of wine and a long slow dinner. So, when we decided to have a Celebration party for family and friends, it was the first place we thought of to provide everyone with a good time.We used the vast knowledge of Manager Servando, Assistant Manager Melissa, Chef Steve, and Waiter Joe to orchestrate a dinner party for Tuesday night, (04/02/2013). Our party would take over the upper-level area of the restaurant for the 43+ locals and East Coast folks. We decided to have cocktails with an appetizer buffet from 7 to 7:30 PM and then a sit-down dinner with a choice of five entrees. Side dishes would be served family style so everyone could try the various offerings. Bottles of red and white wine were available on each table. That way, our guests could partake as they wished. Since the beautiful bar area with 35 Steaks + Martinis Master Mixologists was only a few feet away we allowed for an open bar during our entire evening. It should be noted that we provided a stand-by car service and insisted that our guests avail themselves of it or a room at the Hard Rock if for any reason, they were unable to drive. We didnt have a problem as our regional friends had all named Designated Drivers. Our out of the area family and friends used the great local taxi system for easy access to and from the Hard Rock.All the food that was placed on our tables was fresh, hot, and high quality. Everyone ate hot food at the same time. Are you shocked by that? The Waite Staff here are serious professionals. With Joe leading, everyone worked hard to make our event like something fit for royalty. We had staff assigned to our party yet, we noticed that other members would come and help serve and clean up when they were not taking care of the customers in the lower (public) area. The Servers here really work as a team.The restaurant provided a guitar player who also sang while our party was going on. He was actually in the bar area for all to hear. The added entertainment was really nice.After dinner, there were pots of coffee and tea put out and desserts for everyone. Chef Steve and his staff worked extra hard on the amazing assortment of mini delights that tempted every sweet tooth. Our entire dinner party of three hours was a fine success. Servando and Melissa take their work seriously. They were always watching and changing the operation to fine tune our party. I will use 35 Steaks + Martinis again for our next affair, and we will continue to go to this great restaurant at the Hard Rock for a night out.

  July 11, 2013, 11:57 pm

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