In a relatively short time, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has established Ocean Prime as a premium brand across the country, opening outposts in Beverly Hills, Kansas City, New York City and Washington, D.C. Its philosophy of the freshest ingredients flown in daily, coupled with an emphasis on ambience and luxury, has proven a successful formula with customers, making it one of the hottest dining tickets no matter the city. And now Las Vegas can call itself an Ocean Prime destination, and this one is about as exclusive as a fine-dining restaurant can feel.
Start with the experience of entering the venue. The only way into Ocean Prime is by private elevator (whether from the valet parking entrance or up one floor from the third level), and once your doors open, it’s nothing but the best from then on. Your eyes will be glued to so many cool details—a sizable wine collection, ceiling adornments that sparkle at night and impeccably appointed tables and booths. The cherry on top is the patio area, large enough for any group and cooled in the summer by portable units.
The showmanship here is beyond compare, even by Strip standards.
Order the Berries & Bubbles cocktail and you’ll see what we mean—the drink, a blend of Belvedere organic lemon and basil vodka, marinated blackberries, fresh lemon juice and Domaine Chandon Brut, arrives at your table bubbling like a witch’s brew, thanks to the inclusion of dry ice. Time to make your Instagram followers a bit jealous!
That inventiveness continues on the appetizer menu, particularly the Prime roll. This twist on the sushi roll combines beef carpaccio (!) with tempura shrimp, cream cheese and scallions. Yes, there are more traditional sushi rolls on the menu, like the spicy tuna, but this is truly something to experience.
Seafood and meat options are all stellar. The Chilean sea bass is served with broccolini, pearl onions and a potato purée, but what really puts this over the top is the truffle vinaigrette. The flavors perfectly complement one another. And steaks (all seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees) are simply sublime, especially the 10-ounce filet mignon, with your sauce of choice—we opted for the au poivre, but black truffle butter and Maytag blue cheese crust are all highly recommended.
We don’t often find ourselves gushing about side dishes, but wait until you try jalapeño au gratin, smoked gouda tater tots, miso-chili roasted broccoli and bacon creamed spinach. These are all so good, you may save them to take home later.
The desserts here cover the gamut of tastes. Heck, even carrot cake makes an appearance, and what a version it is—10 layers of goodness smothered with cream cheese icing and, as a glorious bonus, pineapple syrup. For one the whole family will want to share, order the warm butter cake, accompanied with fresh berries, vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce.
3716 Las Vegas Blvd. S., ocean-prime.com
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