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American Fish
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Canadian (New) Seafood, Canadian (New)
3746 Las Vegas Blvd SAria Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: The Strip
(877) 230-2742
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 5 pm - 10:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy, Trendy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
153 reviews for American Fish
Review Highlights
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"Michael Mina never cease to fail me." In 24 reviews -
"...were the Yellowtail sashimi and the Walu baked in sea salt." In 10 reviews -
"Foie Gras Poppers - These are small." In 5 reviews
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153 reviews in English
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Review from meshell c.
Oakland, CA
The layout of the restaurant is very open. There is an open kitchen in the back where you can see through the glass. It's nicely lit and the decor is simple.
Food: My friend had their 4-course tasting dinner for $85. We ordered the chilled seafood sampler platter for appetizer and I ordered the sturgeon. Let me first point out that the bread was amazing! The corn bread muffin was especially moist and tasty. I can't even imagine how much butter that little nugget had, but it was so damn good!
Now my sturgeon was a bit on the fishy side. I wasn't blown away but it had a unique flavor. I couldn't care for the artichoke that was on the side but the squid ink risotto was BOMB! My friend's tasting dinner was good. He really liked the Farmer's Market Salad. He described that as every bite having a different taste due to the ingredients in the salad. The 2nd cours of salmon was good but nothing to be blown away about. The hollandaise was a bit much. They ran out of lamb chops for the 3rd course, so he opted for the halibut and it was yummy. It was different since it was cooked with braised short rib on top. It was unique. We weren't impressed with the dessert - and actually I can't even remember now - so that's how good that was - Not really!
Bottom line: If you wanna shell out some decent dough and get a good meal, this can be the place. It was also very convenient since the sky suite entrance was literally across from the restaurant, making it a breeze for us to just take the elevator down. Vegas has a lot of high end places, so take your pick. -
Review from Tomas B.
5/14/2012
A Michael Mina joint on the promenade level of the Aria. Open kitchen with a very nice ambiance and great bar. Some pre dinner drinks with a generous pour by the staff we sat at a round table for 8 which really makes all the difference when you have a large group. The ability to see each other and talk to everyone might make round table dining paramount going forward.
The never ending push for bottled / sparkling or not is getting old probably because I eat out so much. Sommelier excellent again handling our wine requests and questions, though there were a couple of bottles of value on the menu the rest of the menu was entirely and utterly overpriced. Regardless couple were ordered and it was on the menu.
No Starters tonight just entrees as some of our crew was time restrained and we had a quick in and out burger run on the way home from Shadow creek.
SALT-BAKED DRY AGED PRIME RIB Pinot Noir Reduction, Horseradish Crème Fraîche For Two $170 Well we had two of these for four persons with six side dishes included. First off the presentation was outstanding table side where the knock the sea salt crust off then take it in the back to have it carved. Unfortunately that is where the accolades stop. Have no clue what this was but it tasted like no Prime Rib I've ever eaten more like a Rib Eye steak that was baked. We ordered them medium and they came out completely and utterly well done.
The side dishes were equally lacking: (2) horseradish whipped potatoes runny, (2) Truffle Mac and cheese runny, brocolini was ok and so was the creamed corn but unlike many places these sides were not splitable they were very small portions.
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED RAINBOW TROUT Idaho 33 Fairly bland and nothing special.
S Q U I D I N K R I S O T T O , S A F F R O N S A U C E , R E D W I N E A R T I C H O K E S , A R U G U L A, WILD STURGEON Oregon 36 One of two best things on the table.
S Q U I D I N K R I S O T T O , S A F F R O N S A U C E , R E D W I N E A R T I C H O K E S , A R U G U L A BRANZINO Mediterranean 46 Again a very nice presentation
Both the last two fishes were very good, but small portions on the fish side.
No coffee or deserts were tried.
Bottom line there are some bad reviews here and it is worth listening in the future as they are not kidding. A epic failure in my opinion. Ambiance was great but at these prices they need to do something fast. -
Review from John D.
5/2/2012
Every year, our sales manager picks out an amazing restaurant for the owner to take our company out to celebrate another year (and another NAB).
For the first time ever, Frank picked a dud. With Michael Mina's pedigree (and previous good experience in the restaurant in Bellagio that bears his name) we expected to be amazed and walked out shaking our head.
Service flat out sucked. It's not like they were busy - it was pretty much empty on a night where it should have been packed with conventioneers. The sommelier did not inspire confidence and we felt ignored all night. The food was completely oversalted, especially anything involving squid. It took hours to get the salty taste out of my mouth from the squid, although that wasn't the only offending fish of the night. I guess I should consider myself lucky to not have chosen one of the salt-crusted entrees.
The food sucked. The service sucked. The prices were out of line. Blowing your expense account isn't any fun when the meal blows goats.
There are some fine restaurants in Aria. American Fish is not one of them. -
Review from Tracy B.
San Francisco, CA
5/22/2012
During our annual business trips to Vegas we always enjoy a great meal at American Fish. We live in San Francisco, which has several amazing restaurants in the bay area. We select the pre fixe to let impress us with what she/he feels is their best for the day.
Yes it is a little pricey and it is excellent, as well. -
Review from Meghan L.
Villa Ridge, MO
4/24/2012
Amazing restaurant. Then again, I was born and raised in St. Louis, so I consider toasted ravioli and provel cheese delicacies. Take this with a grain of salt.
We went with a group of 10 ladies. We decided to try the tasting menu for around $100. It was worth every penny. I ate outside of my normal box, and I did not taste one thing that was not utterly delicious. Service was impeccable. The ambiance was relaxing, yet entertaining (if that makes sense). -
Review from Leo D.
Augusta, ME
4/21/2012
After doing my usual research I settled on American Fish for, you guessed it, fish. First, our waiter was, quite knowledgable about everything on the menu, was comfortable making recommendations and quickly alerted those with a need to know about son Dale's shellfish allergy. He went so far as ordering bread grilled separately from the usual bread since shellfish are also prepared on the same grill. Nice touch.
Having mentioned the bread, it was crusty and grilled in butter & olive oil; just right. The corn bread was sweet, moist and didn't cry out for butter; a joy by itself.
Okay, down to business...my appetizer, Thai Beef Carpaccio. Paper thin, beautifully flavored beef served with bits of Maine Lobster, pine nuts and a whisper of coconut with a spicy sauce; heavenly.
Sue had an exquisite Caesar Salad with crispy, fresh Romaine and highlighted by tangy, white anchovies...this was really a special treat. Order this is you're here.
My entree was a Mediterranean sea bass called Branzino; a flaky white fish baked in sea salt. The fish was adequately prepared and fairly tasty but didn't rise to the level of Sue's Caesar or my Carpaccio; still pretty good. It was served with a pungent squid ink risotto which I loved although it could have been served a little more on the "wet" side.
The wine choice, a Willamette Vally Pinot Noir was up to par and we skipped dessert.
All in all a very good choice for fish lovers in Vegas but not spectacular. Oh.... it was really expensive but everything in Vegas is really expensive it seems. -
Review from Amber D.
Las Vegas, NV
4/2/2012
*Let me start off by saying this review is for the lounge only*
After a horrible partial meal at Jaleo, we decided to walk over to the Aria and grab a few drinks. I had seen that American Fish had a good happy hour from 5-7 p.m. earlier when I was checking out restaurants. Although we were too late for the happy hour, we decided to go to the lounge since they had some reasonably priced stuff and we had just dropped $100 bucks at Jaleo.
After a bit of a trek through the Aria, we arrived at American Fish. We didn't have to wait, just went right in and sat at the bar. The atmosphere of this place is just what I like, sophisticated without being outdated and relaxing. We had an amazing bartender named Eric who explained the classic cocktail list to us. He was very friendly without being annoying.
We decided to order 3 small plates, the fish and chips, the crab with truffle sauce and the shrimp and grits. They are priced as follows:
1 for $8
2 for $15
3 for $22
4 for $28
There were several other things on the menu that sounded good as well. Although the plates were small, the food was absolutely amazing and well-priced. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection, nice and crispy not greasy and flavorful. The shrimp was juicy and delicious and the grits had a nice tangy cheesy flavor. The crab balls were coated in sesame and even though they were small, you could see all the yummy crab and the black truffle sauce was amazing. We are excited to go back for happy hour when the small plates are $5 and try some more things.
I also want to try a full meal because the menu looked delicious! -
Review from Carmen Y.
Las Vegas, NV
4/22/2012
Hands down one of the best happy hours available on the strip. Its a little hidden gem I tell you! $5 dollar happy hour appetizers from 5pm-7pm..I'm all in! Over 10 delicious items to choose from you might just need a bib to read that menu. This is definitely where you want to be to hide from those blazing rays!
Some of the must trys!
Foie Gra Poppers: If you like foie gras to any extent..don't even think about it, just order it. You'll see why eventually.
Shrimp and Grits: A bite of this will take you way back to your southern childhood ratatouille style!
Truffled Mac n Cheese: Macaroni and cheese dressed in truffle sauce cooked to perfection and served in beautiful cooper pots. So good you probably won't want to share.
Fish and Chips: Lightly battered cod fried to perfection resting on a warm bed of fries. The best part? They make their own tartar sauce. Each dip will leave you wondering whats in it that makes it taste so good bite after bite.
Prime Rib Sandwich: Don't be afraid of the horse radish. It tastes AMAZING with the prime rib! Leave it on or get it on the side.
Asides from all the food they do have an excellent bar menu as well! $4 bottled beer and $7 hand poured wine/ signature cocktails you'd be crazy not to swing by and see for yourself! -
Review from Angel S.
Bartlett, IL
2/26/2012
Service was 5 stars (EXCEPT for note below), food was 1.
There were 15 of us dining here and not one of us liked our entree. It is very pricey and bleh.
Mine and hubby's soda arrived with our food, and our waitress kept saying "oh I forgot your drinks!" every time she walked by. Meanwhile she didn't forget the multiple alcoholic beverages for our other guests. Also, she said she'd comp the sodas, but did not. In the grand scheme of the overall bill, the two sodas we were charged for did not come close to the bad food that we should have been comped for.
Not impressed, the buffet at Aria was better (but not great) -
Review from Veronica S.
Fremont, CA
Updated - 1/15/2012
Time and time again, I return to this establishment when I am in need of restaurant that has solid food with an elegant ambiance that is still warm and inviting.
I returned to American Fish, and I have to say that it was still just as good, if not better, than the last time.
This time around, I was pleasantly surprised to find the addition of their Happy Hour menu that takes places at their mini lounge at the front of the restaurant/bar. From 5-7PM daily, choose dishes for just around $5 bucks each, and wines/4 specialty cocktails for $7 each. A real steal for Las Vegas!
The menu is the same as last time, with a couple of specials (around 3) added daily. Their sides are still top notch here. The truffled mac and cheese and the sweet potato puree are outstanding and great for sharing.
Service is outstanding, but, during peak hours can get a little busy. Our dinner service took about 2 and a half hours (was seated by 6:30 and was out by 9PM) for 3 people. Granted, we each went thru appetizers, main courses & dessert/coffee, however, if it's busy, be prepared to spare plenty of time. If you want to be in and out of there, just opt to eat the lounge then.
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Review from David D.
Las Vegas, NV
3/23/2012
5 stars all of the way. Food is amazing. Bar program is amazing. Where else can you have a happy hour everyday 5 - 7 pm, and also enjoy a phenomenal tasting menu that is reasonably priced? All within a Michael Mina enviorment? Yes please.
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Review from Pierre Z.
Glendale, CA
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very nice ambiance and decor. The food was great, but very pricey. Surf & Turf (Lobster and Steak) was $104, which is what my wife got. I got grilled Salmon. The sides were delicious. I would give it a 5 star if it was not so expensive, otherwise this is a top restaurant. They just need to make it a little more affordable.
They allow kids here, but not the 2 restaurants next door. -
Review from Lily L.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
GREAT experience overall. We had appetizers, an entree, then had a drink at the bar to cap things off.
Had a 6pm reservation with my lil sis Jenni and although we were late, the hostess was more than welcoming - "Don't even worry about it, we'll get you seated right away." We were seated in a beautifully decorated booth, which was roomy and private. LOVED IT.
Our waiter was very formal, although probably a bit too stiff. However, he probably just took his job really seriously, which is fine by me. He recommended the daily special, which was a Kobe beef surf and turf with 8oz Kobe beef steak and 1/2 a lobster for $86.
Jenni was considering ordering that, but we each opted for the following:
Appetizers:
-Nantucket Bay Scallop & Hudson Valley Foie Gras (with honeycrisp apple tarte tatin, macademenia nuts, elderflower gastrique) - $28
-Manhattan Clam Chowder (with oyster crackers and crisped pork belly) - $19
Commentary on appetizers:
Everything was delicious. Jenni had foie gras for the first time and liked it - glad she had her first experience with such high quality one, as I've definitely had poorly prepared foie gras before that did NOT make it appetizing and would scare any person off. The clam chowder, as simple as it was, was absolutely flawless. Everything was hot and fresh.
Entrees:
-Cornmeal crusted rainbow trout (comes with eggplant, squash, couscous, lemon caper butter) - $33
-Mixed grill (mix of fish and shellfish - comes with creamed mushrooms, colorful cauliflower salad, marbled baby potatoes) - $41
Commentary on entrees:
The rainbow trout is their signature dish, and it is beautifully presented. The trout was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and the lemon caper sauce was SO complementary! The vegetables were beautifully presented and each grilled to perfection. The mixed grill was a hearty serving of fish (looked like Jenni got cod, some shrimp, a few pieces of chorizo, as well as clams and diver scallops), plus three mini bowls for the cauliflower, potatoes, and creamed mushrooms. Everything was grilled beautifully. I appreciate that they took such care to make sure the flavor of all their seafood was highlighted.
We then paid our bill and decided to get a drink at the bar, then head over to Jean Phillippe for gelato.
At the bar, we met CHRISTIAN, who is a delight. Jenni asked for a recommendation and he suggested the Bramble, which has lemon juice, gin, sugar, and a touch of creme de cassis. I ordered the dark and stormy (rum, ginger beer), which was so delicious, I drank it way too quickly. Each drink was $10, which was very reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant. Christian, who is amazing, was so friendly and apologized so many times for making us wait (which, honestly, we didn't know was a wait-- amazing service, I tell ya). Loved him, and loved the experience. The water he offered us was no ice, Fiji water, which is exactly how I wanted it.
Amazing experience. Love this place! -
Review from Nizha A.
Las Vegas, NV
4/16/2012
The BEST Happy Hour in Vegas !!!!!
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Review from Ellen S.
1/16/2012
This review is only for their happy hour menu, which is available in their bar area.
So delicious! They have small dishes for $5 during happy hour. I ordered the mac&cheese and prime rib sandwich. Both were really good. I especially loved the mac&cheese. I think it could be the best mac&cheese I've ever had... in life! But beware - portions are SMALL. Luckily, I wasn't too hungry so the two dishes were enough to fill me up. I also shared the cheesecake and bread pudding for dessert with a couple of friends. These desserts were also really good (but also very small).
Good service, good ambiance, good happy hour! -
Review from Jonathan B.
Las Vegas, NV
1/20/2012
The Emperor Has No Clothes
Anyone who gave this place a positive review is lying to themselves. My friends and I left feeling like the victims of an elaborate con. The menu is extraordinarily pricey and the food is, in one word, terrible. The food was so bad im still not sure if the portions being tiny was a good or bad thing. My friend ordered the scallop dinner which arrived with 4 tiny scallops on his plate and resembled a visual joke where the garnish is bigger than the meal. I ordered the shellfish dinner, it was unedible. The lobster was tough and chewy, again the portion was small(as were the sides served in tiny circular tins for $12+ dollars each). The bill was $230+ for 3 people. We left feeling not only hungry, but like we had been through a traumatic experience. I question the clarity of any person who has posted a positive review for this restaurant, you have to be lying to yourself.
The only positive is that wait staff was excellent and courteous. If you venture into the Aria go to Jean Georges next door. It's equally as pricey but you'll get a great meal.
American Fish is the epitome of style over substance, and that's not what I want when I'm hungry.
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Review from Holly H.
Las Vegas, NV
3/30/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I've eaten at American Fish once during happy hour, and once for dinner during Restaurant Week Spring '12.
I actually really enjoy the happy hour here and think it's a great place to have drinks and stare at the forest illusion behind the bar with a handcrafted cocktail. Oh and a friend, I guess. Yea yea, all cocktails are handcrafted, but you know what I'm trying to imply. Fresh ingredients, no premade mixes. Yes. Their cocktail list is very interesting and has some classic prohibition era style options. There are egg whites involved. And they make for tasty libations. The appetizers were small, as expected, and delicious, as expected.
For dinner I was less impressed. We were a table of four with reservations, but had to wait at the bar for 20 minutes while they figured out where to put us. I've already stated that I love that bar.. I had no problem with this. What I did have a problem with was the fact that we got there at 9pm and left at midnight when ordering off of a prixe fix menu. For serious? It took aaagggess to get our first course. I thought I might die if not for the grilled bread and corn bread they served us. Once the food eventually did get there, it was super fresh and light and exactly what I expected. For my appetizer I had the shrimp and grits which was amazing (okay.. not light..). Also tried the calm chowder, and damn.. the pork belly was still crispy and it had a fantastic contrast of textures and a smokey undertone.. hands-down, best Manhattan style I've had. The mixed grill came with diver scallops, tiger shrimp, razor clams, sausage and salmon. Little bites of each, it was perfect and the sides that were served with it were good but so rich I couldn't finish any of them
All of the seafood is really fresh and I appreciate the cooking methods that showcase that and keep it really simple. If it's seafood, let it do it's thing, and they give it the spotlight here by either grilling, salt baking or ocean water poaching.
Now, for the value.. it's just not there.. but it's the strip! What do you expect? Seafood on the strip? Please, we're in the desert. It's for this reason, though, that I have a hard time enjoying meals on the strip when I know I could go to Spring Mountain and have someone's sweet grandmother make me something that would be more satisfying than this meal was. And that would be like an $8 vs $200 difference.
American Fish is exactly what you expect it to be and if you eat here you won't be disappointed. For the value (or lack thereof) and poor service in a fine dining establishment.. I'd give this three stars. Bumped to four for the awesome sommelier they have here who helped us pick fantastic wines throughout dinner.
Cheers! -
Review from Lucy Z.
El Monte, CA
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is my very first Michael Mina restaurant, and I enjoyed every single dish.
Appetizers:
Shrimp n Grits: Very delicious! soup-like blend with four whole shrimp pieces on top
American Fish Caesar: small strips of anchovy with lettuce, olives, n capers with huge bread-cruton pieces
Main Courses:
Cornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout: as described, with eggplant, couscous, squash
Mixed Grill: mushrooms, cauliflower, marbled potatoes, with their mix of seafood, I had two shrimps, squid, scallops, and a few other items that I cannot recall
Desserts:
Mascarpone Cheesecake: huckleberries with vanilla crust
Valrhona Chocolate Custard: red velvet cake with the crunchiest pecans all over cocoa ice cream, loved this ! reminded me of a pizookie hehe
The breads were toasted to order, and came with cornbread too. Everything was so fresh, but the portions were small ): full at the end of the day b/c of the tasty bread. -
Review from Edward H.
Santa Fe, NM
11/26/2011
Having eaten at Michael Mina's other restaurants; I was somewhat let down for the total experience. I was there the week of November 8th (2011) and must admit the ambience of the restaurant is five star, and truly creative and inventive with the décor. The place is pricey (appetizers between $20-55), although I did splurge on the Kobe Beef Shabu appetizer ($52), but you have to splurge once in awhile.
The food was incredible and really lived up to Michael Mina's touch, but I must say if you are going to drop over $100 per plate the service should be much better, hence why this is not a five-star review. We waited about 15 minutes after being seated in the restaurant prior to seeing any servers, and they did not come back until after we were finished eating courses to see if our food was okay. The server was friendly, but again, I have had better customer service in much less expensive restaurants.
Having said that, the bar has the best service in the restaurant and each bartender went into detail about drink specialties and even promised us if we were not happy with their concoctions, they would exchange them, so the bar at least understands customer service.
Other good eats were the tomato soup and crab sandwich which was excellent. Having been so pricey, I am not sure I would go back, as I did experience it, but there are other restaurants to try as well at Aria. -
Review from Jade W.
Came with Angela H. for some Happy Hour Birthday kickoff action.
$5 bites, $7 cocktails, $4 beer and wine.
The food is quality, but I warn is a bit small. I don't know if this would be a place to come for happy hour to make a "meal" as it might be worth it to just go get dinner. For little appetites, a snack, a pre dinner thing, yes.
I had the Manhattan to drink and it was strong and delicious. Angela had two brambles. One was boozy and one was less boozy and made differently so I dunno what that's about. I perused the regular bar menu and VERY fair pricing on cocktails and alcohol. Bourbon list was actually respectable- a big plus in my book!
To eat:
Fish and Chips- good stuff. Batter was pretty crunchy and light, the fries are super crispy and are malt vinegar flavored already.
Mac N Cheese- Really creamy, flavorful, and nice textures with the greens and mushrooms in it- friggin good.
Lobster roll- tasty good mayo based lobster roll. The bread it was on was delish and buttery...I kinda wanted a huge basket of that. Kitchen gave us another one, gratis...schweet!
Salmon BLT- pretty decent, but wouldn't get again. Not memorable.
Shrimp and grits- now those are some might fine grits! Super cheesy, flavorful and with little Serrano ham pieces. I rather even go without shrimp for more grits.
Oysters- pretty fresh and good. I think they're a NW variety. 2 in an order with two different toppings.
Service left a lot to be desired though. We started with 4 apps and drinks and wanted more. It was an hour later our server even came to check on us and I was about rife to not order more. Hopefully this isn't the usual for dinner service. We were in a out of the way lounge area which is also kinda a waiting area, but still not an excuse. We sat right by the hostess stand and she passed by us often. I mean I know it's not her job per se, but you'd think empty drinks and plates, maybe go call a server too.
I think I'll be back- but perhaps for dinner. -
Review from Rusty J B.
Thousand Oaks, CA
5/2/2012
Had dinner in Michael Mina's American Fish restaurant in the Aria hotel/casino in Las Vegas, based on the outstanding dinner we had in his restaurant in San Francisco. We were underwhelmed, the food was good but over priced and the service sucked. The restaurant was not busy, we had a 7:30 reservation and arrived about 20 minutes early. It took over 15 minutes to be even greeted by a server and it never got any better. Overall, grossly overpriced for poor service and just good food, nothing memorable or anything to go back for.
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Review from Misti Y.
10/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
American Fish completely met my expectations, and I mean that as a compliment. I would return without hesitation. To get the bad out of the way: The restaurant is loud if you are seated at a table in the center, which is for the most part any party over 4. If you want to have a good conversation, stick to parties of 4 or smaller. The other small problem is that the service was very slow. I think we had close to a 4 hour meal.
The good: From appetizers to entrees, everything was fresh, delicious and thoughtful. Beware of the corn muffins or you may stuff yourself before the main fare arrives. For appetizers, we had the carpaccio, tuna sashimi, and grilled lobster mac & cheese sandwiches with soup. The carpaccio and sashimi were perfect. Now, I am generally not a huge fish fan, and I ordered the branzino. The serving size was perfect, and honestly, I would go back to have it again. It was perfectly cooked, and the accompanying sauces were just the thing. It came served with bacon-wrapped potatoes; those can't be wrong.
I had a bite of my husband's mustardy black cod, and I thought the mustard was a bit overpowering. I definitely prefer a simple miso cod.
The other highlight of the evening was our wine selection aided by their super friendly sommelier, Katherine. She suggested a white burgundy, and it was the right call. Trust this lady.
American Fish does not disappoint.Listed in: On The Strip, First Date Ideas, Fishy Finds, Go America(n)!, A Fine Glass Of Wine
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Review from Chaz K.
Huntington Beach, CA
4/30/2012
My girlfriend and I celebrated our 1 year Anniversary at American Fish, and I must say, it was absolutely wonderful. There is a reason it was recently named the best seafood restaurant in Vegas. I had the salmon, my girlfriend had a white fish. Both were delectable. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
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Review from PHOEBE D.
Las Vegas, NV
4/11/2012
AH-mazing!
If that was all I could write to convey my satisfied mind with this place I would, but knowing this crowd it would appear I may need to elaborate a bit more. Try the Mustard Marinated Black Cod, savor the Shrimp & Grits, eat as much of the Thai Beef Carpaccio as your other guests will allow, and definitely, DEFINITELY..indulge in the classic built libations offered by the fabulous bar keeps. I gave my base preference and was treated to a simply delicious drink of fresh squeezed juice & creativity to stimulate my palate before dinner -The Abbey Cocktail. But back to the food- Some of the other shared tasty dishes were the Farmers Market Salad, most certainly farm to table even in this desert, and the tantalizing side dishes of Crepe Wrapped Asparagus & Truffled Mac & Cheese. Is there time for dessert? Oh yes please allow for this. Devil's Food Cake gives that Hines guy a serious bump into oblivion. For the wild childs try the array of unique sorbet.
I will definitely return to American Fish. -
Review from Danielle M.
Seattle, WA
2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
American fish is one of my favorites in Vegas...everything is on point! The servers are friendly and helpful, the food is to die for, and you can beat the atmosphere!
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Review from Jennifer M.
Fairbanks, AK
11/9/2011
Off the main dinner menu:
[American fish caesar - little gem lettuce, black olive, capers, lemon, whole white anchovy]
-- very pretty presentation with whole anchovy (not salty) and very thinly sliced lemon on halved baby lettuces.
[Thai beef carpaccio with Maine lobster, plums, cashews, coconut foam, jalapeño]
-- Amazing carpaccio - beautiful. just fine without cashews. the small cubes of plum were very mildly pickled I think. Gorgeous flavor bursting wow and I think there were even some very tiny mint leaves on top.
[big eye tuna sashimi with black truffle mousse, caviar, green apple and finger lime]
-- the sashimi quality was super fine and truffle mousse was tasty but, amazingly, overall, the flavor was a little boring? how can this be? but it was....good yet needed a little something. -
Review from Dennis W.
Pasadena, CA
12/26/2011
Food service was slow. Many of our dishes came out cold. Some of the fish had a strange texture and taste, as if the filet had been sitting raw soaking in its own juices for awhile (their kitchen is extremely warm as they use multiple open-fire grills along the length of the kitchen....could it be possible fish may be overexposed to warm temps prior to being cooked..). Scallop somewhat undercooked. Portions are on the smaller side, relative to other $$$$ places.
I ordered the mixed grill (a bit of everything: fish, shellfish, etc), fried oyster + pork cheek appetizer (came out cold, pork a bit dry). Others had a variety of fish entrees, foie gras and scallop, and other appetizers. Sad to say, the table bread was probably the highlight for me (grilled to a slight crisp and flavorful).
For the price paid and the expectation of a Michael Mina restaurant, and although the menu on paper looked inventive and interesting, our party left with an underwhelming impression, both in content and execution. Two fish entrees were sent away in disappointment.
One small observation: if you accept bottled water, be careful as the wait staff seems to have a mission to keep your (rather large) water glasses full at all times by default (not self-serve, bottles on table). One can argue this is attentive service but there is some zealousness here.... At the prices they charge per H2O bottle, you can see where the true motivation may lie (add to that automatic gratuity for large parties...).
Really it's 1.5 for me, pushing 2 stars.... Others may differ, perhaps we went on an off night. Even so, for a top tier restaurant, one would expect more. -
Review from Clint B.
We stopped by American Fish because of their happy hour special -- $5 apps, $7 cocktails and wines by the glass, and $4 beers. It sounds better than it actually is. The apps are small. Very small. So small you'll have to order at least 6 per person to fill yourself up if you're hungry. This happy hour is best if you've got little to no appetite.
The apps we tried weren't bad. One order of oysters came with two oysters, one topped with a mignonette, the other with a bloody mary granité. The crab truffles were three crab balls with a crunchy rice cracker coating. The BBQ meatballs had the best flavor of them all. The description mentioned baked beans and corn bread. There were beans lining the bottom of the dish, but the "corn bread" was more like bread crumbs topping the meatballs.
What I enjoyed most was the interior of the restaurant. They managed to create a rustic, outdoorsy environment that is modern, elegant, and inviting. It's one of my favorite, and most memorable, interiors on the Strip. The highlight of the interior is the scene behind the bar where with a few trees and mirrors it looks like an endless forest.
Our drinks were good and the rest of the menu looked interesting enough to warrant a return visit, but if we go back it'll be for a proper meal, not the happy hour.Listed in: Dining on the Strip
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Review from Wayne G.
Las Vegas, NV
8/28/2011
Great service and amazing wine list, some as high as $20,000 but I chose an awesome Malbec called Andoro for $44! The wild caught salmon was the best salmon in Las Vegas, I am spoiled with OR and WA fresh caught wild salmon and I must say this was as good, a first for Las Vegas. Also healthy and taste side items such as asparagus with organic hazelnuts. The french fries are the best period, not a close second out there. I WILL BE BACK!
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Review from Steve H.
Bothell, WA
9/18/2011
A group of my co-workers and I went to "American Fish" after the Verizon Developer Conference for some dinner. This establishment is only open for dinner as well to those who are considering attending.
My rating is based on the food; the food was so good that it over-shadowed the poor service. I believe that we just got stuck with a slow waiter that even as I observed the other patrons eating and receiving their meals.
As with everything inside the Aira, this place is pricy. Definitely attend with a group where the bill can be split evenly. I had the "mustard marinated black cod" dinner; comes with creamed corn and marbled potatoes for $54 dollars. The meal was a decent size and fulfilling, not to mention absolutely mouth watering. -
Review from Eileen C.
7/15/2011
To ease away some Vdara grumpiness, I started with a Blood & Sand cocktail (scotch, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, orange juice), only for the ulzzanged out server to caution me against it with a "It's not very sweet or fruity, it's pretty strong'. To which it piqued my interest even more. And it was perfect. So perfect, I ordered another nearly immediately. Hey, for $7....!
Probably because we looked hungry and inhaled the first round in a matter of seconds (seriously, our table fell dead silent when the food arrived), we kept receiving more plates as "compliments of the chef". Everything on the lounge menu is delicious and shockingly priced @ $5/plate. Although each serving is a mere bite size, I'd say 4 orders is a sufficient amount of food for a normal dinner. I was in LOVE with foie gras poppers, I kept ordering more! Smooth, rich, buttery...heaven!
Excellent happy hour, will definitely be back! -
Review from Jen F.
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
WHAT THE F*CK.
The portions here are TINY. Yes, I know this is an upscale place but still. You really need two or three entrees to feel full. Our server said the sides were big enough to share.. not really sure what he was talking about because these were also super tiny. My seared tuna was literally three little tuna ovals. I wanted to ask where the rest of it went.
The menu is very boring also. There is nothing risky about it. You would think for such a nice place they would offer something a little more daring. Nope.
You can find MUCH better places in Vegas for cheaper. Hell, the all you can eat buffet was better than this place and half the price. So yeah, I would not recommend this place.
Got a huge ice cream right after leaving. -
Review from Richard T.
Carlsbad, CA
"Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine."
~Elvis Presley
Brilliant Culinary LOVE, Ambition, and Excellence define American Fish to me!
Chef Sven Mede (who's a super cool guy by the way) and his ENTIRE staff truly serve to bring fine surf and turf to a whole new level!
"Michael" was our fantastic Server here and he was flawlessly knowledgeable about all of the dishes at American Fish and extremely gracious and welcoming. We really felt like we had our own private dining room and were the only people here even though the restaurant was packed for dinner. The dining room here is chic, yet fun, and not overly noisy.
"Kathleen" the Sommelier was THE BOMB and knew her stuff inside and out, in addition to being super friendly and personable, not stuffy, like some of the other wine experts I've met . Our glasses were never empty!
My bottle of 2000 Perrier Jouet Fleur was just the perfect pairing for all of our dishes.
Even the bread (grilled ciabatta and corn muffins) were 5 stars, not to mention the dishes...
Sockeye salmon w/trout roe- Sweet, delicate, and DIVINE!
Shrimp and grits-My God, this was so Delicious!
Fried Oysters and Bbq Pork Cheeks-Just a truly terrific combination. So SWEET, juicy, and satisfying!
Chilled Seafood Platter-The BEST (move over Eiffel Tower @ the Paris Hotel) I've ever had in terms of quality and yes, I had this as my entree!
Mustard Marinated Black Cod-This is a fish I would not normally order. "Michael" assured us that it was stellar and...it WAS. Holy Neptune, it was buttery, tender, and undoubtedly one of the finest pieces of fish I've ever tasted! Love, Love, Love!!!!!
Our side were equally yummy. The Truffle Mac and Cheese was perfectly al dente and creamy. The Asparagus and Broccolini were farm fresh, crispy, and delicately seasoned!
As for the desserts, Oh how I cherished the Carrot Cake!!! Truth be told, ALL of their desserts were FANTASTIC!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH Chef Sven and ALL of the staff at American Fish for a truly excellent dining experience. You guys are now my #1 favorite in Vegas!!!! We'll be back again, very soon!!!!! -
Review from Jin D.
9/12/2011
Contrary to Jean Georges Steakhouse. I didn't have a high expectation for this place but ended up having a fantastic meal!
The restaurant itself is nicely decorated with a sleek and modern feel; The open fire kitchen was a nice touch, especially since we were freezing and the host was kind enough to sit us next to the fire. Our server was very helpful and attentive. Our glasses were kept full the entire meal without us ever having to flag anyone down. He introduced us to the specials and some of his favorite dishes. We ended up trying the Shrimp & Grits and the Lobster Roll for appetizer. Being a huge fan of the city of Savannah I have to say this is the best S&G dish I've had outside of Savannah! Perfect amount of seasoning and the Serrano ham really brought out the flavor of the shrimp. Lobster rolls were average.
For dinner, I went with the mustard marinated black cod. The portion is huge! I didn't even end up finishing it. It was a little bit on the salty side for me but the fish was cooked to perfection, very tender and melts in your mouth.
Overall we had a great time at American Fish. Great service and very tasty food. Highly recommended if you're visiting the strip. -
Review from Angela H.
$5
truffled mac & cheese with mushrooms and English peas?
$5
fish & chips with malt vinegar fries and tartar?
$5
shrimp & grits with jalapeños and Serrano ham?
$7 bramble?
Amuse Bouche from the Chef?
All at Happy Hour?
HELLS YES PLEASE! Really, for me, this hit the spot. Great small bites, in a nice setting, you don't feel like you're in Vegas. All for a great price considering this is a Michael Mina joint. Who needs "dinner" when I got what I wanted for less than $30? I don't need it, but I do need to come back for that mac & cheese. -
Review from Randy k.
San Diego, CA
7/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
As the kids say OMG! This place was spectacular! Staying as the Monte Carlo next door and asked in the bar what was "good" near by. Of course they mention the Monte, but one guy actually suggested American Fish.
Took the short walk across the way and walked up. Friday night, 4th of July weekend, no reservations. Not an issue. Place was crowded but they found us a great table.
We started with Kobe beef & abalone shabu shabu. HOLY COW! This was really yummy and I had huge expectations for dinner.
My girlfriend had the Diver scallops and I had the Mixed grill. I've eaten a lot of seafood, but this was probably the BEST I've EVER had! it was spectacular. Flavorful, tasty and memorable.
Ok its not cheap, but it was worth EVERY PENNY! I cant wait to go back to Las Vegas to try this place again -
Review from Nicole W.
6/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Strolled into American Fish hungry, thirsty and with a desire to not spend $60 on late lunch. Much to my delight, American Fish offers a great happy hour Sun-Fri with $5 bar bites (these are small bites, mind you), $4 beers and $7 glasses of wine! In Vegas, this happy hour is pretty fab on the Strip.
The lounge area is dark and cozy with some super comfy round booths lining the pretty, tree filled bar. Service was most excellent and the food was overall, fine.
What we had...
Fish 'n Chips: 4/5: Lightly breaded fish and hot, tasty fries in a tiny copper pot. The shallow bit of vinegar at the bottom made this dish quite delicious.
Crab poppers: 2/5: I appreciate that it's dungeness crab, but these poppers lacked flavor and texture. Meh.
Lobster corndogs: 3/5: Nice crispy exterior and a small helping of lobster, indicative of the price. The mustard was a nice kick, though.
American Fish filled the void of my rumbling tummy and need for an affordable glass of Cava. I bet it would fill yours too.Listed in: Vegas Vacation
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Review from Philip T.
3/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Outstanding dinner. I rarely want to shell out this kinda dough on cooked fish but this is a place I make an exception for. I imagine most of these reviews are 4 stars because they ONLY did happy hour :)
Our server was really friendly and a wealth of information on all the cuts of fish and after some hemming and hawwwing...we went with the Maine lobster roll and tuna tartare for appetizers. Both were excellent! The lobster roll was more like a lobster salad tostada and I savored every freakin bite. My wife's tartare was just as good and she deemed it the best tuna tartare she's ever had. That says ALOT!!
We went with the waiters recommendations for entrees and got the Tasmanian ocean trout baked in sea salt and the mustard-marinated black cod. Amazing cod!!! I assume for Yelper, Seth Y, that this dish was the one that gave him his "mental erection". The trout was great too but I couldn't get enough of the butteryness of the cod...truly worth coming back for.
Thank god we didn't order any sides because we would've had no room for them. The entrees came with some small sides on the plate and that was more than enough.
Still had time before we were off for Viva Elvis so we got the Valrhona Chocolate Custard (aka the red velvet dessert thingy) which was the perfect ending for a fantastic meal. -
Review from Leo K.
4/18/2011
2.5 stars rounded down. I was expecting more from a Michael Mina restaurant, though I should have known I would be disappointed given that it seems something is always lost in translation when notable high-end dining finds its way to Vegas.
The portions were tiny. I know the concept of quality over quantity is supposed to rule supreme when you've overpaying for a meal (go figure), but I could literally count the number of macaroni shells in the mac and cheese side with my two hands. Too bad since it was some of the best M&C I've ever had. Our other sides/apps were excellent as well (tuna tartare and yellowtail sashimi), and these parts of the meal are what really drive what positive stars I can give.
Now the kicker, the fish wasn't great, and by wasn't great, I mean it really sucked. I got the branzino, and the best way I can describe the taste is "essence of fish B.O."
I'll knock some more stars off for the poor service which other reviewers have noted. Our server was particularly slow and more-or-less ignored our group until he saw my initial reaction towards the branzino, at which point he rushed over to our table as quickly as possible to explain how my palate was not sophisticated enough to appreciate the intricacies of the fish's flavor profile.
Thanks, sir. Now can you bring me a Filet-O-Fish instead? -
Review from Daniella O.
Elk Grove, CA
3/9/2011
We went here for my birthday I had read some reviews and was pretty excited to try it out.
The service was good the hostess sat us down immediately and out waiter was nice enough . Me and my boyfriend ordered the tuna tartar to start. It was not very good it lacked flavor and seasoning .
Next I ordered the the trout cooked in sea salt well it had no flavor it was very bland to sat the least. My bf ordered the big eye tuna he said it was extremely bland. We ordered three sides the brocollini was by far the best thing in the restaurant . We also hit the horseradish mashed potato was the worst mashed potato ever my little brother can make them better . It was like melted ice cream it was not whipped at all and all you can taste was the horseradish . Third was the Mac and cheese didn't even bother eating it all.
This restaurant was a complete dissapointment don't waste your money
