Lakeside is executive chef David Walzog’s second restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas and sits adjacent to his SW Steakhouse. The walls are adorned with oversize pebbles and pillars in the shape of tree roots, and help set the tone for an evening enjoying the fruits of the aquatic. The mood is enhanced by its location---it faces the picturesque Lake of Dreams, with its soothing water wall and nightly light shows. For an appetizer, try the Maryland crab cakes with vegetable and dill tartar, or the whipped garlic feta cheese with mushroom-olive conserva. Among specialties are New Zealand sea bass with citrus gremolata and roasted fennel, and chipotle-marinated swordfish. Carnivores will appreciate a selection of Prime steak choices cut from the same 100-percent Angus beef that is served at the SW Steakhouse. A whole page of the menu is devoted to vegetarian and vegan selections, such as the sautéed seasonal mushroom with preserved eggplant, and grilled hearts of palm with chimichurri pea vines. The fare is complemented by an extensive wine list filling six pages, with a selection of labels from around the world. To complete your meal, a special dessert trolley is wheeled out, offering dishes divided into nutty, chocolate, creamy and fruit categories. Try the espresso, apple and Champagne truffles, lemon meringue pie with pink peppercorn crust, or the decadent bacon chocolate bar.
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