The day Oscar Goodman left city hall after spending 12 years as mayor, he went over to the Plaza to discuss lending his name and personality to a new restaurant. During his tenure as mayor, Goodman was part of creating a downtown renaissance, and now was his chance to leave a personal mark on the city. Nearly 10 years later, Oscar’s Steakhouse has become a downtown dining destination that’s an upscale nod to old-school Las Vegas.
Taking the escalators up from the casino floor, guests arrive at Oscar’s and are first hit with views of a beautiful wine room and a wall of fame—pictures of Goodman with celebrities, presidents and sports stars. Then there’s the impressive bar and lounge area (which guests can sit at now that the city’s coronavirus restrictions have been lifted for service at bars) with its classic design. Here, start with Goodman’s own signature cocktail, one that he drinks personally, the Hizzoner. The martini is mixed with Bombay Sapphire gin, more Bombay Sapphire and a slice of jalapeño. Other fun-named cocktails include the Defendant, the D.A. and the Consigliere—all nods to Goodman’s time spent as an attorney to the mob.
The dining room, under the Plaza’s famous glass dome, is an impressive and intimate space with views of the famed Fremont Street Experience. Sit back in a cozy booth and start your dinner with the hearty and rich Crazy Phil’s onion soup, topped with melted Gruyère cheese, or go lighter with the Cardini’s Caesar salad. Steaks are served á la carte and include cuts like filet mignon, New York strip, prime rib and Goodman’s personal favorite, the 24-ounce bone-in ribeye. Guests can order complements to top their steaks like a butter-poached lobster tail or roasted bone marrow. Sides include the popular Sheriff Ralph’s mashed potatoes and Chag’s creamed spinach.
For cravings other than steak, Oscar’s menu includes Mary’s organic chicken, whole roasted sea bass with a Thai chili vinaigrette, seared day boat scallops with Meyer lemon and the hearty Oscar’s Black Angus burger on toasted brioche.
Finish off your meal, if you have room, with classic desserts including carrot cake, New York-style cheesecake or a decadent deep-dish chocolate chip cookie.
Plaza, 702.386.7227
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