Bobby Flay’s evolution on the Las Vegas Strip has truly been something to experience. His Mexican restaurant, Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace, was a hit for years, and his expansion of his empire with Bobby’s Burger Palace at Aria was a smash. Bobby’s Burgers followed at Caesars Palace, and from there he launched Italian concept Amalfi by Bobby Flay (in the space previously occupied by Mesa Grill). His latest venture, Brasserie B by Bobby Flay, sits next to Amalfi, and it might be the celebrity’s best Vegas eatery to date.
This French-themed establishment hits all the right notes, from the lovely exterior’s sign that playfully bends toward you, beckoning you inside, to the bright interior with plenty of table and booth seating, not to mention a well-stocked bar, a raw bar and large separate area for larger parties.
While the restaurant is open for brunch and dinner, it really stands out for the brunch menu, one of the few on the Las Vegas Strip to be offered every single day of the week from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You’ll want to start your adventure here with the assorted pastries, an absolute steal at $21, considering you get four distinct and substantial baked goodies, including a chocolate croissant and a lemon-filled pastry. For a more savory start, try the yellowtail crudo served with tomatillo cucumber relish and caviar.
Entrées all have that Flay creativeness, especially the soft scrambled eggs, here mixed with chèvre and red pepper pesto, and the Omelette Basquaise, which focuses on quality over quantity; it’s relatively thin when compared to its waffle house equivalents, but the addition of onion, garlic, pepper, parsley pesto and chèvre makes every bite a special memory. Fans of French toast will love the pain perdu and its crispy, custardy texture, smothered with berries and whipped crème fraîche.
Given the wide-ranging time frame for Brasserie B’s brunch, you may want to opt instead for lunch-type fare like a sandwich, and if you’ve never tried one of Flay’s burgers, there’s no better place to start than the Bar Americain Burger, where the patty, cooked to your specifications, gets the duo of American cheese and Gruyère, as well as very crispy bacon (my personal favorite style!) to keep you coming back for just one more bite … until it’s mysteriously gone. Pair this with the twice-cooked French fries, shoestring-cut and served with red pepper mayonnaise.
If you’re thinking of something more along the lines of late-lunch or early dinner, definitely opt for the “Avec Frites” portion of the brunch menu, where everything from ribeye to whole lobster is grilled and served with those delicious fries. If you need a bit more accompaniment, the macaroni Gruyère gratin is about as satisfying as a side dish can get. Just be sure to use both hands when lifting the container for this dense, decadent beast!
French-themed desserts are simply wonderful here, from the dark chocolate souffle with Grand Marnier sauce to the brown sugar butter crêpes with fromage blanc and citrus salad.
Caesars Place. 866.227.5938 or caesars.com
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