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ENVY The Steakhouse
Categories: Restaurants Steakhouses Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
Renaissance Las Vegas3400 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Neighbourhood: Eastside
(702) 784-5716
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6:30 am - 11 am
Mon-Sat 11 am - 2:30 pm
Mon-Sun 5 pm - 10 pm
Sun 11 am - 3 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- 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:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
213 reviews for ENVY The Steakhouse
Review Highlights
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"Truffle fries are insanely good." In 36 reviews -
"The bone-in rib-eye is phenomenal." In 15 reviews -
"And omg their creamed corn was delish." In 30 reviews
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213 reviews in English
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Review from George M.
Los Angeles, CA
This is my 100th review and I am glad I can use it for a place that deserves this recognition and honor. :-)
I've eaten here twice by now and both times we used the $100 http://restaurant.com coupon. In fact, that's how we found the place. We wanted to find a new place and looked at http://restaurant.com for restaurants for our Vegas trip.
This place had great reviews, so we picked it.
Our experience was so wonderful the first time last year that we went back this year again.
I just can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The decor, the lighting, in other words, your first impression is already up for a good start. Everything is beautiful, warm and subtle, including the menus.
Their wine list is simply amazing! They have all varietals you'd like for every budget. Josh is very knowledgeable about wine and has great recommendations. He even let us taste a couple selections by the glass as we were hesitant what to get.
He gets good reviews here and I can vouch for that. He's very professional, yet friendly and funny, amazingly helpful and simply charming.
The first time, after we decided what we wanted to eat, I noticed that at the bottom of the menu they were offering a 3-course tasting menu for a discounted price and it had exactly what we wanted. I can't remember what exactly they were, but I know I had the sae bass and my roommate had the steak and everything was just wonderful.
This time last month, we had the oven roasted, stuffed tomato. My roommate doesn't like tomatoes, but I ordered it for myself and we still shared it and he loved it. In fact, after dinner he said that the stuffed tomato was probably the best dish that night.
Since I don't eat red meat, I ordered the sea bass again, but it never disappoints. It's always perfect, tenderly juicy yet flaky, just wonderful. The shiitake mushroom and asparagus garnish is also very flavorfully prepared. I had the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with my fish.
My roommate had the 10 oz. Filet Mignon and he loved it. They 3 different salts they give you are all amazing. I just used it on my bread. But one of them (can't remember which) really goes well with the steak. He had a Syrah that he just loved.
You would think that the portions are not that great, but with a 3-course meal, you really get stuffed.
We ordered 2 desserts and they were also just mouthwateringly wonderful. I wish I could have ordered one of each of the desserts, but I couldn't have eaten them all, but any desserts we had there was both time amazing.
I can't remember the names of the two ladies who helped Josh out, but they were also delightful.
As I said earlier, I can't praise this place enough. Both times, everything was top notch. The food, the wine, the service, everything.
I can't understand why this place is not more crowded (we actually like this fact). :-)
Anyway, do yourself a favor. When you're in Vegas, try Envy. You will not regret it. -
Review from Barry W.
5/11/2012 2 Check-ins Here
*** Warmly lit, big cushioned chairs. ***
Bread ... very moist, fresh ... 4
Fried Calamari ... light, tasty ... 4
Truffle fries ... a must try dish ... 5
Asparagus ... thin but flavorful ... 3
Creamy corn ... bourbony, bacony ... 5
Petite Filet Mignon ... melts in mouth ... 5
*** I would def return. About $100/pp. *** -
Review from Steve B.
Henderson, NV
4/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
My girlfriend and I have now eaten at ENVY twice and the experience each time has been simply amazing!
The food was simply incredible, if you order a steak and have the option to use the black salt on your steak, don't hesitate, say yes!
The wine selection is also very impressive, with bottles available for all types of budgets.
Rounding out the entire experience is the service, I can't say enough good things about the service, friendly and helpful just don't describe how awesome everyone is.
If you haven't been to this quiet off strip steakhouse, you are seriously missing out! -
Review from Loe C.
Los Angeles, CA
4/2/2012
Good service.
Good ambience.
Good bone in rib eye and salmon.
AMAZING truffle fries. -
Review from Peter K.
Henderson, NV
5/6/2012
Dinner at Envy last night to celebrate my birthday. Had a great filet-- perfectly cooked medium rare and very flavorful. The different salts served with the steak were interesting, and the bearnaise sauce was perfect. Because of all the accolades on here about their truffle fries, we tried them, and sure discovered why everyone raves about them. Our server was excellent, and my free birthday dessert was perfect. Would definitely highly recommend.
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Review from Norm K.
Review for Spring Restaurant Week 2012 menu:
I went to Envy tonight for the last night of Restaurant Week for this spring. The choices were limited which is to be expected for a RW menu. The bread basket was quite nice with slices of French bread, white chocolate walnut bread, and some breadsticks.
Course 1: I opted for the Butternut Squash Soup with brown sugar croutons. This was excellent! When I took some soup with a crouton, I had both a somewhat sweet taste mixed with the flavor of the squash. Truly inspired thinking on the part of the chef to come up with this combination.
Before Course 2, my server, Joshua, brought me a small triple dish that had sea salts from different parts of the world. The white was from Australia, the black from Hawaii, and the pink was Murray River salt. He urged me to try the salt but to use care because it can be overdone. It was fun trying the different flavors with pieces of steak. Australian was my favorite.
Course 2: Of course I chose the filet mignon. Why get salmon at a steak house? The steak was anchored on some very thin slices of sweet potato. The steak was cooked correctly. I ordered it black and blue and it almost was. Done a bit more than I like because it wasn't blue enough.
Course 3: There was no choice here but who needed one? RW dessert is triple chocolate lava cake. It was outstanding. The chocolate was rich. It was also bittersweet chocolate which was a good choice to keep the overall sweetness in check. There was a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Great end to the meal.
A couple of things prevent me from giving a higher rating. I'm not sure if the bread was warmed in a microwave but it seemed that way. When I decided to have a second slice of that wonderful white chocolate walnut, it had dried quickly and had a bit of a crust on it. This doesn't happen with fresh bread unless it's microwaved for heating. As mentioned before, the steak was a little too done for me. Finally, as another reviewer noted, you have to take into account the beautiful surroundings, the good service, and the portion size vis à vis the price and Envy comes up a bit short. I realize this is an RW menu, but when comparing it to other places I went during Restaurant Week, Envy couldn't compare with some of the others.
The service was excellent. Joshua, was very knowledgable and helpful. Props to Chef Michael for stopping by the table to chat with me and ask for feedback about the meal.
This was a good experience, but I'm not sure if I'd return. I checked the regular menu and I'm sure my wife would be happier where her choices were more numerous. -
Review from Mary L.
Washington, DC
5/10/2012
Amazing experience. The food and service were incredible. The staff treated our husbands, Marines who had just returned from Afghanistan, like kings. They were so kind. My husband and I have never felt so appreciated for his service. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything they brought out was wonderful. We will return every time we are in Vegas and would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
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Review from Sheila P.
Tracy, CA
2/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
TRUFFLE FRIES!!!
Yes I have been on a binge for truffle fries, I blame the Four Seasons in Las Vegas for introducing me to them, now if I see them on a menu, I have to order them!
The truffle fries here were GOOD! and worth the $9.
Spice-Seared Ahi Tuna with the Sesame-Seaweed Salad, Pacific Rim Sauce - $16 - pricy for what you get but never the less tasty!
I had the Warm Spinach salad with Goat Cheese Croquette, Pancetta, Warm Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette - 4.5 stars!
Ambience is nice and service is pretty good too. -
Review from Ron S.
Las Vegas, NV
2/23/2012
Heard good things about this place for a while, and finally tried it out the other day. I'm not sure what took me so long, but every part of the dinner experience was on point. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. I really enjoyed the 17oz bone-in ribeye (it comes with a choice of sauce on the side as well as an assortments of flavored salts, none of which are necessary as the steak stands on its own just fine).
The truffle fries are easily large enough to share and worth every penny. The Seared Ahi Tuna appetizer was better than expected for a steakhouse, and if anything missed, it was our dessert, the Asian Apple Pie, which was a bit awkward to eat and didn't wow me at all. I think I would try the Cheesecake next time.
Overall, I would definitely return for a nice dinner here or even just drinks in the bar. -
Review from Jasmin D.
Los Angeles, CA
2/16/2012
Dear Envy,
I dream of your filet mignon daily. And the truffle fries. If I ever had to choose a last meal, that would be it.
Go here, folks. You won't be disappointed. Granted, it's off the strip away from the glitz and glamour of the strip and some of the other steak eateries in Vegas, but it's well worth the trip (and there's never a wait for dinner). This place has the *best* steaks, and they always come perfectly cooked and prepared. And don't you dare walk out without trying the truffle fries-- they are worth every calorie.Listed in: Best Steak Houses
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Review from Ron H.
Danville, CA
3/17/2012
Just OK. The truffle fries were the toast of the meal. I wish I were saying that the steaks were the toast of the meal. However, the steaks were over shadowed by the fries and the desert. I walked away from dinner thinking that I could prepare a much better steak...this is not what I wanted after spending $55 for a New York Steak.
Bottomline- Pick another steakhouse if you want one that lives up to the hype. This place dropped the ball....and yes I ordered a medium rare chef recommended.. -
Review from J T.
Los Angeles, CA
4/21/2012
The food here was very good. The lobster mac and cheese was divine. Everything else was pretty good, but the restaurant was so cold, all the food came out cold. The service was great, I had let them know when I made the reservations that it was my friend's birthday. They greeted her with a "happy birthday" and gave her a free dessert plate with various tasty treats.
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Review from Rachel M.
Costa Mesa, CA
4/12/2012
Great dinner- Joshua is a stellar server- personable, knowledgable, energetic. Loved the stuffed tomato, heirloom salad, bone-in filet special & wedge salad. Met Chef Michael from Hawaii- great guy, true foodie & restaurant manager. Great spot for a quality dinner where you aren't rushed & have tremendous service.
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Review from Paul V.
During a weekend trip to Vegas, some friends and I decided that the "Hey, how often are you in Vegas?" mentality, which is, as you can maybe imagine, unbelievably dangerous. The result? ENVY Steakhouse.
Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere?
While by Vegas standards this may be standard (comparable to some of the restaurants in the popular hotels), ENVY is without a doubt very, very nice. The atmosphere is elegant, and our server was absolutely brilliant. Not only did he know everything about the menu, but he was brilliantly helpful pointing us in the direction of the evening's festivities. To top it all off, our orders were all perfect (party of six) and service was prompt. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
This is always tricky with nicer restaurants since you're obviously paying for the experience, but even taking that into consideration, I can't quite justify the $36 that I paid for ENVY's Shellfish Stew:
http://www.yelp.com/us...
When it comes down to it, I'm looking at about six shrimp, half of a potato, five clams and at most two crab legs. $36? Sorry. No Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
While lacking in the portion department, the quality of ENVY's food really is quite good. My Shellfish Stew was tasty, and the filet mignon that one of my friends got was nothing short of one of the best cuts of meat I've ever had. Dual Stars Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
Even if I were made of money, ENVY's somewhat limited menu, high prices and proximity from the Strip are enough to keep it from being a repeat evening out. No Star Granted. -
Review from Katherine M.
Harrisburg, PA
MM!! I looked up steak places in Vegas before coming, and we decided that this restaurant, being so close to our hotel and getting really good reviews, was a good choice. And boy, am I glad we chose it.
The inside is really quite pretty, dark, warm, and inviting. I loved the decor on the table, a mirror in the center, nice darm placemats, a vase with some flowers, and overall just a great change of scenery. Immediately I was happy.
We started with drinks, and my mojito was perfectly made. Good amounts of fresh lime and mint - I was in love. our meal started with bear - french bread, a delicious white chocolate pecan bread, and these thin little bread sticks. My favorite was the white chocolate pecan bread - it wasn't really all too sweet, and with butter, it was superb. I was starving, but so excited about the meal I didn't eat too much.
We both ordered the petite filet mignon, which was served with little fingerling potatoes and foie gras butter. My medium rare was cooked perfectly, was tender, and was a delicious steak. Well seasoned, great quality, and overall just delicious. The demi-glace was a great addition that added taste to the steak and potatoes, but wasn't over powering and didn't drench the meat like some sauces can. It was delicious. We ordered two sides - the bourbon creamed corn and the reggiano truffle fries. Both were great. The addition of Marker's Mark to the creamed corn set it over the top - other wise it would have not been all too special, and perhaps a bit liquidy, but I will overlook that because adding bourbon to creamed corn is brilliant and I will do it from now on in my own recipe. The fries were a HEAPING plate full that looked like we barely dented them. They were thin, crispy, delicious, and sprinkled with delicious cheese and flavorings that just made my mouth water. I loved them. Overall, the entire meal was a great first night in Vegas for our little trip (business, by the way) and really just made for a nice relaxing experience after a long, long day of flying and a convention. -
Review from Andres S.
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
First please know that this place is only a steakhouse for dinner. There is no steak available during lunch time.
We went during CES week, so waiting times were 1hr plus, however, I must say that the host was kind enough to give us a table when we returned 20 minutes later than our assigned seating time.
I tried the roasted tomato soup, which was ok, and then had the Seared Tuna Salad, which was great.
In a town with SO MANY dining options, this is definitely one worth checking out. -
Review from Cherie C.
Las Vegas, NV
3/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
The food was all very good but very pricey. I've had just as good for defiantly a LOT cheaper. If I didn't have a gift card I wouldn't have eaten there and defiantly won't be eating their again unless I had another gift card or groupon.
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Review from Rodney A.
Stanford, CA
4/28/2012
I was looking for a nice restaurant off the strip to enjoy my birthday dinner. The Renaissance usually has excellent cuisine and this was no exception. The steak was done to perfection and the service was good. The menu was a little skimpy, but perfectly adequate. The ambience was nice and high class. Not too busy the night we were there, but some low-life folks at the convention spilled over a little bit. When will young people learn to have a little class?
My only objection, which applies to most modern restaurants, is the extremely inadequate 2-person tables--especially the ones stuck against a wall. I refuse to fight such a table and will walk out of a restaurant before being punished by being seated there. What are restaurants thinking of with this innovation? I would rather stay home. An upscale hotel like this--especially a Marriott brand--should be more sophisticated than this.
Insist on a spacious table and enjoy the great food. -
Review from cheryl a.
Murrieta, CA
10/6/2011
My friend and I came out to Vegas for a girls weekend. I had a http://restaurant.com gift card and this restaurant had some of the best yelp ratings for the http://restaurant.com options. We were very pleased with the staff and food. My friend has a gluten allergy and the wait-staff was very accommodating and helpful in their options. They were also great about allowing us to split a salad and entree. They even split it before bringing it out to us.
The New York strip we split was absolutely amazing. It was thick and flavorful. They give you a side of 3-types of seasoned sea salts. The Australian smoked sea salt on the steak was delicious and perfectly complimented the steak. The side order or mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables were awesome. Next time I am in Vegas I will be sure to stop here again! -
Review from Gabe A.
Moreno Valley, CA
2/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had the opportunity to try this establishment 2x in 3 days.
1st visit: Met up with my local friends in Vegas, New Years Eve. They wanted to take me to a Japanese restaurant for dinner but the Las Vegas strip was close and jammed. Upscale restaurants required reservation or have at least 1-2 hours wait time. Since this steakhouse is within the hotel I'm staying, I suggested we try this place instead. We had no reservation but the gentleman host ushered us right in. I did informed him I was a guest in their hotel so I don't know if this is why we were able to get a table without reservation or was it just not busy? We were dressed for the occasion that evening. Everyone was absolutely at their best. Service was tops. Food was amazing.
Our 2nd visit here was unplanned. We were unprepared; was dressed in Jeans, t-shirts/polo shirt, tennis shoes and a hat (long night) but we were still accommodated very well. The lady host ushered us in without issues. No sniding looks or attitude, she was actually very friendly. Servers was just as friendly. Food was again amazing (most part).
PROS:
- Mac and triple cheese absolutely delicious.
- Pan seared sea bass was amazing - I enjoyed the bold bursting flavor of the truffled crust.
- Roasted butternut squash soup was my toddler's fav. here.
- Very friendly, attentive, well converse and lively servers.
- 3 kinds of seasoned salts (loved the Australian flavor best)
- Upscale with warm traditional decor
- Elegant food presentation, as expected.
CONS:
- Filet Mignon was just a bit above average. Yes, flavor was there; prepared and cooked well but it did not really impress me. Maybe I was just expecting more. I was hoping for something exciting, a bolder flavor or something different than other upscale steak house out there.
- VERY LIMITED choices in the menu. They did not have a lot of beef steak choices or variety in there menu that weekend I visited. There's only 2 types of beef steaks (inbone rib eye and filet mignon) But they do have 3 types seafood in the menu (Seabass, tiger shrimp and salmon). What's up with that? I was informed by the server that they do have New York steak even if it was not in the menu but I don't care much for New York steak. I wanted porterhouse, TBone or other great cuts. There's no exotic meats like venison's or bison's cuts here either. There's also no house special cut or house seasoned steak like some upscale steakhouses. I guess I expected more considering the price range... I did ask the server why their menu was so limited, he informed me that they actually have more but just not in the menu at that time. He informed me that this is to make room for New years special - The 3-5 courses meal special. It's was written on the right hand side of the menu. Maybe they need to have a 2-3 pages menu instead? I'm guessing this will change after the holiday.
- Very simple and ordinary dessert menu. Although, I did enjoy their creme brulee, the cheesecake and the bittersweet lava cake was mediocre at best. Again, if I'm paying this much, I have higher expectations.
BOTTOM LINE: A high 3's or 4 stars overall. This restaurant is a great experience. No regrets on my part. Will I come back here again? Yes but there is soooooo many interesting, competitive and amazing restaurants in Las Vegas that I want to TRY first. In the meantime, this steakhouse is a one-timer (or two) in my book, FOR NOW anyways. -
Review from Crystal P.
Arlington, TX
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
I last reviewed this restaurant in 2008 which was the last time I had gone. You can find the review here:
http://www.tripadvisor...
As you can tell by my previous review, I fell in love with Envy then, and still love this restaurant enough to "like" them on their Facebook fan site. That said, our experience was one not to forget. The restaurant knew of our anniversary and the staff did an outstanding job to help us celebrate including a card personally delivered by who I assume is one of the heads of the restaurant that included a personal note. Their service is still impeccable. We used a http://restaurant.com certificate and ate like royalty. Everything is al a carte. The sides are huge enough to share and still just as fantastic as we remembered. I was a little disappointed yet strangely happy they still had the same menu for the most part. I didn't notice much difference from the menu in 2008 to 2011. In a sense I wanted to try something new, but I was happy to revisit the food I had years ago as delicious as it was. If it ain't broke don't fix it? Unfortunately, my steak was WAY overcooked for ordering medium well. Like WAY overcooked.
Disappointing kitchen faux paux but I suppose things happen. I guess they didn't want to waste any more than I did. The waiter even noticed just by looking at the steak and ordered another one, but didn't come until we were completely finished with the meal so they bagged it up to go for us. Unfortunately we stayed out all night without going back to our room to put it in a fridge and didn't get a chance to keep it refrigerated :( and it got thrown away. Vegas.... Perhaps that is something that SHOULD have stayed in Vegas but oh well, just being honest I guess. But I do appreciate the effort!
All in all, still the #1 splurge spot for when we visit and as you can tell by their stellar reviews, this is not a place to overlook when you're there. -
Review from Z A.
Overland Park, KS
1/30/2012
This place is heaven on earth for me. My husband and I make sure to go there every time we are in Vegas. The ambiance is romantic, the food divine and service excellent.
I normally get the filet and he gets the bone-in ribeye. Both are delicious. Cooked a perfect medium rare and absolutely like butter. The sides we normally get are the creamed corn (fanstastic!) and the mac and cheese. The truffle fries are amazing too.
I can't recommend this place enough. It's off the strip so not really busy but overall a great place for dinner. -
Review from Michael C.
Sparta, NJ
2/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Awesome Steak(14 oz filet,bone in) fantastic atmosphere. Wish this was my dinning room.
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Review from Gailey P.
Long Beach, CA
1/25/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Envy is one of my favorite spots to eat at in Vegas. This place has the best truffle fries ever. It's off the strip but worth taking a cab to the Renaissance hotel to eat there. Ordering truffle fries and corn is a must every time I'm there. I've eaten here about 3 times and each time the service and food was amazing.
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Review from Chris S.
Waxhaw, NC
3/3/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Had a nice experience taking a customer here for lunch. Service was good and the each one of us enjoyed what we ordered. Comfortable seating with an enjoyable atmospherre. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.
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Review from Michael K.
Henderson, NV
9/30/2011
Wow. Where do I even begin?
I went to Envy with a co-worker and some of his friends. We got there a little late but our table was waiting for us mainly because there was a whopping 4 tables sat in the entire dining room at nearly 8pm.
The service was incredibly slow, to the point where how long it would take between courses or until we even saw our server again were the running jokes throughout the meal. We waited for EVERYTHING which is astonishing considering there was no business in the venue.
The food was typical steakhouse with zero flare and creativity. My ribeye was one of the thinnest cut ribeyes I have ever seen, I will say it was cooked a perfect MR which is nice to see. The side I had ordered, Mac n cheese, wasnt even brought to the table (somehow managed to get Wild Mushrooms instead).
Overall.....the company around me was excellent, the decor was nice, but the restaurant itself was on the bottom end of what Las Vegas has to offer. -
Review from Aileen C.
Las Vegas, NV
1/21/2012
The only good thing about this place is that it is not expensive. But considering 2 of the guests in our party got sick from the sea bass, price does not factor in anyway. If you like a half head of iceberg lettuce wedge on a plate for your salad, then this is the place for you. Other guests said that the supposed prime rib eye steak was not "prime" grade, but more like "choice".
We informed the kitchen about our time frame because we were attending a show right after dinner & either the waitstaff or kitchen couldn't abide by the time restraints so we all couldn't eat dessert. I'm guessing that dessert wouldn't have been anything to rave about either.
Don't bother making the trip for this one. -
Review from Anand T.
Wylie, TX
9/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
We came here for the special Travelzoo menu. The food was amazing and the waitstaff exceptional. The baked tomato appetizer was among the best things I've ever eaten. The steak was perfectly cooked and very tender. We're not big wine drinkers but they seemed to have a very thorough wine list covering a wide price range.
This place really should be way busier than it was. On the other hand, it's nice knowing we won't have to fight a crowd next time we're in Vegas and want to come here. -
Review from Carolyn N.
Sacramento, CA
8/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was staying at the Venetian during my stay in Vegas and I googled map this place. It said it was only about a mile away off the strip so my boyfriend and I decided to walk it. We had the Travelzoo deal which was awesome!!
"Rated "excellent" (25) by Zagat for its food, ENVY The Steakhouse dishes out "simply delicious" steaks well worth the time of Vegas locals, says Las Vegas Weekly"
We began the night with two seasonal soups. I had the chilled asparagus which was a cold soup and it was DELICiOUS!! I was surprised how good cold soup could be haha. My boyfriend had the tomato soup - it was decent.
Continued with an appetizers- black pepper calamari and rock shrimp with ginger-mirin aioli
For our entree my boyfriend had steak and I had the portabello mushroom cake. We then ordered the bittersweet chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream for desert. It was a bit too rich for me but it was good - we didn't finish it though because it got a little overwhelming.
Service was awesome. The GM came out to say high to us, and our waiter was cheerful and observant. Our drinks were refilled before it hit the middle mark. -
Review from Chris E.
8/26/2011
Terrific food, ambiance, & service!
Our company had a meeting here. One dinner was catered (for 100+ people) and the crew did a great job. Food was hot, fresh, and tasty.
The next night (an open night on our schedule) six of us went to ENVY for dinner.
Service was fantastic. Food was excellent. Could not have gone better.
It's worth going here for a meal even if you're not lodging at the on-site Renaissance hotel. -
Review from Maria A.
Laguna Niguel, CA
2/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Caesar and sea bass and lava cake were just average but the GM Ryan took care of us.
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Review from Kristina M.
San Jose, CA
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
If I could give this place 10 out of 5 stars I would. Our dining experience last night could possibly be the most amazing one I've ever had. My husband, Scott, came here with his brothers, dad and uncle back in March and they absolutely raved about it any chance they got. So when we were planning this trip to Vegas, I was beyond excited to come out and try it. It most definitely did not disappoint! Here's my breakdown of our dinner last night.
Location: It's not on the strip and I consider that a good thing. It's not overly crowded like other steak restaurants in Vegas and it's just a short cab ride away to get there.
Bar: We sat down for drinks before we got there waiting for my sister-in-law, Krystle, to arrive from the airport. Scott and his brother got a couple of standard martinis, but I decided to try something different called the Blue Berrymore, cute name right? It had a great flavor and even had three floating blueberries to top off the drink. I would have had two but I didn't want to spoil my dinner.
Service: AMAZING! Our server was Josh, who was apparently the same guy who served my husband and crew back in March and he even remembered Scott when we sat down. I guess in March, Josh had convinced him to get the bone-in filet and it was one of the best steaks he ever had. Josh was friendly but not intrusive and shared some great advice on what wine to have with dinner (Frank Family Cab from Napa, which we will now visit b/c of Josh's recommendation). Then at the end of the night, he surprised us with a visit from Chef Mike who came out and chatted with us for a while. That was a first for us so it was a very cool experience.
Food: I can't even think of a real word to describe the food I ate but I'll go with scrumtrulescent. Brian, my brother-in-law, got the standard filet mignon and he basically inhaled the entire thing and barely had enough room for the sides he ordered. Scott got the bone-in ribeye with the spicy chipotle Gorgonzola sauce and he loved it. Krystle and I both got the petite filet from the specialties list which came with a Foie Gras butter and fingerling potatoes and a side of Bearnaise sauce. The steak was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth when you ate it. The butter added some flavor but it also had some crispy onions on top which I loved. But the star of the show was the delicious potatoes and I have no idea what it was cooked it but I never wanted to stop eating them. I'm a "save the best for last" type of eater so I left myself a piece of steak and a couple of potatoes to indulge in after I finished everything else. Oh right, there were other things on the table. We had the asparagus with hollandaise, which was great, and even Krystle, who is not a fan of hollandaise sauce enjoyed them. And we also had the bourbon creamed corn that Josh recommended and they were also delicious. As stuffed as we were, Josh and Chef Mike had a surprise dessert for us and brought out their chocolate cake with ice cream and creme brulee. Both desserts were phenomenal, but the chocolate cake was to die for. Scott and Brian never eat dessert but they both loved that cake. It was such a treat to have them send out those desserts complimentary for us. A perfect ending for an amazing dinner.
Price: The steaks are priced standard like most other restaurants, but we had a http://restaurant.com coupon and it saved us $100. When you use those coupons it automatically charges 18% gratuity, which Josh informed us about, though we already knew. It was nice, though, that he was honest with us. We did give him more b/c of the amazing service and the meal. All in all, the price was totally worth the meal.
If you've made it to this part of the review, thanks for sticking with it b/c I know I was detailed about it. But since it was the best meal I've ever had, I had to make sure to document it fully. This was an experience I will remember throughout my life! -
Review from Alfredo G.
La Mirada, CA
4/17/2012
My wife and I visited the Envy Steakhouse on Saturday, April 14, 2012 and it was an amazing experience! We had visited one other time a couple of years ago and we thought the service and food was great and that is why we decided to go back again this time. This time, however, was very special. My wife and I were celebrating our 5 year anniversary on this night and everything was perfect. Joshua our waiter was very attentive and informative. He explained everything from their wine selection to the Chef's special and even the 3 three types of salt they had and what to use them on. After dinner we engaged in small talk with Joshua were he discovered the purpose of our visit. Joshua left and a few minutes later came back with desert for us compliments of Chef Michael. They wrote on the plate Happy Anniversary with dark melted chocolate. A few minutes later Chef Michael came out to our table to meet us and chat. Later the manager came by to make sure our dining experience had been a good one. Joshua made our night very special, the food was amazing and we really appreciate that Chef Michael took the time to come out and personally wish us a happy anniversary! We will definitely visit the Envy Steakhouse each time we visit Vegas!
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Review from Henry H.
Minden, NV
12/30/2011
After having a reservation at Ruths Chris go bad on us, THEY CLOSED without notice, we came upon Envy a few blocks away. An incredible experience. The food was excellent, steaks just you like them. The waiter, busboy, and other personnel, were courteous, helpful, and extremely personable. The Asian touch on some of the dinner/dessert choices was superb and unexpected. I would recommend this restaurant anytime when you are in Las Vegas, which has its fair share of steakhouses, but this one took the prize.
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Review from Neal G.
Concord, CA
12/25/2011
There were 5 of us and we arrived on time and were directed to our table right away. We had the seafood tower which was very good, just enough for us to have a little. I had the bone in rib eye, which was done to perfection. My cohorts all liked their meals. We also shared 3 side dishes, which were great. We brought our own wine and the $25 corkage was okay for our over $100 bottles of wine, which many places won't even allow.
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Review from Gemini M.
7/5/2011
My mom and I dined here for a late mother's day meal in 2010 (read: I was too busy traveling to other places - without her - and she made it pretty clear I was to make it up to her).
We placed the menus aside and let the waiter walk us through a pretty amazing meal. They were offering tasting plates and other specials and we couldn't make a decision... So we opted for everything on the left side and ran with it.
The waitstaff (we had a team taking care of us) was amazing and on top of their game. Never did we have to ask for a refill, an extra ______, or more of ________. Everything we needed (and some things we didn't know we needed) appeared without effort or request. It was a little scary, that kind of proactive attention... and it very much spoiled us.
We tasted petite filet, short ribs, stuffed pork chop, lamb, and the beef cheeks. The beef cheeks... the beef.... oh, sorry. I'm back. I was daydreaming. A-may-zing dish. Even with tasting portions we sent quite a bit of food home with Mom. I hear my nephew inhaled the remainder of the beef cheeks and generally drove his parents nutty over procuring more... as quickly as possible.
The vegetable sides (broccolini, asparagus, and carrots) were crisp and fresh and the perfect contrasting accompaniment to the various meat dishes. The sauteed mushrooms were beautifully prepared and sauced just right. Mom also tried a truffled potato which she liked very much. The truffle wasn't lost as it sometimes is in truffle-decorated dishes, and it gave the dish a nice flavor. The salads were underwhelming, pedestrian. Considering the level at which everything else was executed, we were a bit disappointed. To be fair, they weren't bad... just not at the level of everything else.
The wine options are broad and the staff was spot on for most of their suggestions (there were a couple that fell flat, but I think that may be related more to personal preferences versus the wine itself).
We opted not to go for dessert this time around as we were taking so much food home already. Speaking of... as they packaged up our meal for transport, the staff was courteous enough to provide sauces to go with the various dishes, some of their seasoned and smoked salts, and other items, along with verbal instructions to make the reheated meal not just another plate in the oven or microwave.
I may not have popped in here if not for a http://Restaurant.com certificate. It's a bit off the beaten path, and there are so many amazing steakhouses in town... it wasn't on my to-do list and no one I knew had been here. That said, I am glad I did. The meal was very well orchestrated, the staff was knowledgeable, and the food - the most important part - was delicious.
Because of that experience, I have been in here a few times since then. Nothing quite to the level of what we had that night, but pretty great nonetheless. From a small, intimate dinner to a larger group, the staff and food never disappoint. The attitude is always "under promise and over deliver," and that they do. Very well. -
Review from Samantha G.
Washington, DC
6/24/2011
I've eaten a couple of times here now for business dinners and with friends when I had a http://Restaurant.com gift certificate. It's no celebrity chef steakhouse on the Strip, but it's a nice place.
The space itself is small and nicely appointed. Nothing unique or standout about it, but it is a nice ambiance. And the service has always been great.
What I love best here is the filet mignon and truffle mac 'n' cheese. It's cheaper than the Strip places, but in a lot of ways just as good.
So if you are hunting for an alternative to a Strip steakhouse, this is a great place to go. -
Review from Andrew P.
Tustin, CA
7/6/2011
This place was quite a nice surprise. It was inside the hotel we were staying at and it is off the strip. We had lunch and breakfast here and the steak is a must have! very tender and full of flavor and cooked perfectly!
as for value and quality it rivals other strip steak houses that cost double. i would go back to envy for sure even if i wasn't staying at the hotel. (fyi: the hotel is the Renaissance hotel) -
Review from Jack C.
6/7/2011
Woooooo!!!! Mr. Smidgens loves to win big in Vegas but to do this he needs to have a meal that is as unique as he is. I looked over the menu and there it was! The "Best of Both Worlds Burger". I will give you the breakdown to understand its mouth watering epicness!
A petite dry-aged filet Mignon
medallions of fresh Maine lobster tail
Envy's foie gras butter - It's like butter but better!
truffle herb aioli
grilled heirloom tomato
fontina cheese
crisp tobacco onions -YUMMY!!!
ciabiatta bread bun
W/ a side of their signature Truffle Reggiano fries - Sweet baby Jesus!
This was the best $40 burger I have ever had!
I washed it all down with a Hendrick's gin and tonic of course.
Try this place. Why, you ask? Because Mr. Smidgens won big after this meal. That's why. -
Review from Michael R.
Salem, OR
9/29/2011
Ate here last monday for lunch- 6 top no reservations. Seated quickly and the service was excellent. The decor is upscale. The food however good was just good. I had the NY steak sandwich and the truffle fries. The quality did not match the price.
The fries...frites were good but paled compared to the food cart Lardo in PDX (the Bomb!) and many others I have had for much less moola. The steak sandwich was good although the first bite was gristle which I had to remove from my mouth. The ciabatta was unlike any other I have had..super thin and did not hold up. The garlic aoili was housemade and outstanding (and I hate 99% of mayo stuff).
Really just OK.
