T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge Awards

T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge Restaurant Review:

Quintessential vintage Vegas images usually involve Rat Pack members sitting in a booth, stogie in one hand, martini in the other --- and a showgirl on the side. T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge seeks to re-create that ambience with an update. The red- and black-toned dining room is cozy with live music Wednesday through Saturday. But Frank and Dean tunes are interspersed with contemporary music, and the center bar is glistening metallic. Gone is the cloud of smoke that used to hang in the air, replaced by images of smoke rings, and smoke-like steel sculptures. The open level above the dining area holds the wine cellar, which houses some 7,500 bottles of wine. Just because this is a chophouse, don’t miss the starters. Crispy rock shrimp tempura is spicy and surprisingly light, and the jumbo lump crab cake is definitely more crab than cake, served with Cajun rémoulade. The big steaks are served on or off the bone, and the 22-ounce rib-eye is a winner. To enhance your piece of meat, top it off with the addition of peppercorn sauce or crab. There’s also a good seafood selection, which includes Australian lobster tail, Alaskan halibut and Atlantic salmon. Complement the meal with any of the generous sides, like classic tater tots or creamed corn with poblanos and Parmesan crumbs. Desserts range from New York style cheesecake to carrot cake and crème brûlée.