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Hugo's Cellar
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Steakhouses Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (Traditional), Seafood, Steakhouses, Canadian (New) [Edit]
Four Queens Hotel and Casino202 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Neighbourhood: Downtown
(702) 385-4011
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 5:30 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- 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:
- Romantic
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
173 reviews for Hugo's Cellar
Review Highlights
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"Order the salad cart, it is the most fabulous way to start..." In 29 reviews -
"The decor was classic old-school and we loved it." In 36 reviews -
"HC has an extensive and surprisingly affordable wine list." In 13 reviews
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173 reviews in English
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Review from Gin W.
Las Vegas, NV
1/27/2012
This place has never done me wrong. Form the moment you walk in it's magic. I know a few other reviewers have mentioned it and yes it really is a romantic place.
From the flowers for the ladies, to the flintstone size prime rib, and the chocolate covered fruits this place was made to help you get laid. -
Review from Brandon L.
Las Vegas, NV
3/1/2012
Heard great thing about this place, so decided to book this place for a birthday dinner. When everything were done, we wished that we shouldn't gave gone to it in the first place. Even though the service and atmosphere were great, the food was so disappointing, especially at about 50 bucks each for the main entree.
The rack of lamp was under seared, under cooked, and under seasoned. The result was a very gaming smell dish which I couldn't even finish. Well, the upside was the mash potato that came with the lamp was good ... LOL
My friend's fish entree was average and nothing special, which I wouldn't have b***** about it if it didn't cost 49 bucks for it.
Maybe it was a bad night for them, but these kinda of food quality probably won't get my second visit. -
Review from John M.
Aurora, CO
1/27/2012
My wife and I recently spent our 20th anniversary in Las Vegas and decided to try Hugo's on the recommendation of a buddy who comes to Vegas a lot.
We ordered single malt scotch and wine to drink respectively and were impressed how generous they were with the drinks. The house Cab was just average, but they brought me a HIGHBALL full of Macallan for the single shot price, which was nice.
We both ordered the salad cart, which was awesome. The dressings were not too heavy and the selection of veggies to compose your salad from was outstanding. For dinner, I ordered the 16 ounce NY Strip med rare with the blue cheese creme topping. The wife got Hugos chicken and we both got special vegetables. A few cool things about Hugos - First the setting is great, quaint little brick basement with low ceilings and a 70s feel - they bring you sorbet between courses to cleanse the palate. When we told them it was our anniversary, they brought us a little Luxor-shaped mousse with a candle. Very cool. Also, as has been mentioned many times, every lady gets a single rose. My wife was so tickled by it she brought it home to Denver on the plane.
So, in summary, good food and fun ambiance. Go do it once if you want good food on Fremont. -
Review from Arthur S.
Pueblo, CO
4/21/2012
We love the atmosphere at Hugo's. 5 stars for atmosphere but based on the last 2 times here the food does not rate as high. Table side salad is great, lobster bisque excellent. But the steak my wife had was not great. I had a seafood trio consisting of shrimp, sea bass and crab cake. Just ok. If I can convince my wife Richella I will try again sometime. Love the place for the atmosphere and service!
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Review from Jim C.
1/19/2012 2 Check-ins Here
This is one of the finest, most romantic places to go with your significant other. To say that the service is attentive is a gross understatement. The food is always delicious, and I love the martinis served in an iced-down beaker. They also have an extensive wine list, and a knowledgable sommelier.
Every lady gets a rose, which is a nice touch. -
Review from Tiffany C.
Long Beach, CA
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ooo-Weee, this place is FANCY. Make you wanna wear a really pretty dress and get all dolled up fancy. Who knew a place like this existed in Downtown Las Vegas. Well, apparently this chick knows now.
I came for a friend of my cousin's birthday. At first glimpse, this place seems a bit cramped. True to it's name (cellar), you go down stairs to get to this little place. The lobby area is a bit small, so if it gets crowded, it may only be standing room only. Once we were seated, each girl was brought to the table and given a long stemmed red rose. I know, cheesy ... but it was cute nonetheless.
They have a great selection of seafood and meat. First course was salad. Their salad was delicious, and I probably could have just made the salad my whole meal. Not a side salad. This baby takes up your whole plate, and comes with all the fixings. Of course, you get to pick which fixings you want on it. I also had some of their bread. I especially enjoyed the lavosh. It was crispy and flaky, and something different from the ordinary bread given at restaurants, although that was served as well.
After much deliberation, I chose the filet mignon. Very tender, juicy, and well cooked (medium rare, just the way I like it). I was pleased with my choice. I also got to try the Escargot en Croute. It was my first time tasting escargot, so I really don't have anything to compare it to. However, I know I liked it, and will be willing to have it again.
If you're in the mood to be fancy, hit this place up. However, it is definitely on the pricey side. For me, great to try once on my dime, but I hope next time it'll be on someone else's.Listed in: Vegas Adventures
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Review from Rose L.
Sacramento, CA
4/9/2012
Yes, it's expensive. But, for the meal, everything is included, and it's just such a lovely experience. The wine somalier is not too snooty, and everyone we encountered was very nice, accommodating and pleasant. From the second you walk in and are handed a rose, to the moment you finish that last chocolate covered strawberry or fig, you are treated to an experience!! Tables are cleared promptly, including crumbs so that you don't have to worry about dropping a piece of lettuce and it sitting there the entire time lol. Thanks Hugos! Another lovely time.
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Review from Anhe N.
Brooklyn, NY
1/16/2012
In a city known for overpriced mediocre food, Hugo's Cellar is most definitely a refreshing notch above the rest. Where do I start? Think close booths with pretty light fixtures, dim lighting, people's heads huddled together, soft whispers. It's that kind of place. You want to come with a significant other and have long three hour dinners.
First, it's away from the Strip and somewhat hidden as a basement restaurant (converted from a wine cellar from back in the days) so you automatically feel a little special. The service is impeccable - old school charm meets modern dining, like free salad (!) and a complementary light sorbet afterwards to cleanse your palette.
Most memorable attribute? Guys - they give a long stem red rose to EVERY female patron, saving you the need to buy her flowers yet giving you all the perks of a romantic evening! How much better does it get?? -
Review from Wayne S.
Loveland-Madeira Corridor, OH
1/20/2012
I've eaten at Hugo's at least 10 times and it's one of my favorite places to eat downtown.
Now I normally like a restaurant to be modern, open, airy and with lots of light. Well Hugo's is the complete opposite of that! However in this case I just love the old school Vegas feel of the joint. Low ceilings, brink walls, dim lights...don't care...love it!
Food is really good, not "Celebrity chef" great. I am always comped so value is hard to put a finger on. All meals come with a made at table salad and with sides included, plus a small dessert at the end. The size of the meals means that starters or extra desserts are really not needed. So for $35 to $50 you really get a complete meal. Based on that I would say value was good.
LOVE the prime rib, bone in strip, rack of lamb and King crab legs. Other seafood dishes are solid if a little under whelming, all the steaks are prime and it shows. Made to order salad is great and a mini meal in itself.
Special shout out to the Sommelier from England who is just so friendly and very funny. Tell him what you like and he will find a great bottle for you. He always has a bottle of Kim Crawford out that back for us. Love it! -
Review from Kirk M.
Omaha, NE
4/9/2012
Great place to spend a few hours at, so more of a dining experience. Kind of out of place downtown, but still a great atmosphere away from the downtown chaos.
Dinners range from 40 to 60 bucks but that is misleading because you get a Huge table side salad where you pick the toppings + bread + 2 sides + sorbet to cleanse your palate + dessert sampler = Great bang for your buck.
Recommend hitting the mob museum for a few hours then dinner here for another few hours and you have a whole night of entertainment! -
Review from Natalie W.
Las Vegas, NV
12/28/2011
Aaaah, Hugo's Cellar, I WANT to give you more stars, but I really just CAN'T.
I went here for my birthday last night. I am not sure whether it is all the tourists in town for the holidays or what . . . but I was probably the most overdressed person in the restaurant - aside from the servers.
We had reservations for 6:30 and were seated immediately. We ordered escargot for an appetizer, and it was really nice. It boded well for the meal to come, that's for sure.
The tableside salad - lackluster at best. The whole thing felt a little uninspired, and it definitely wasn't "the best" salad I've ever tasted. Iceburg lettuce, mushrooms, pine nuts, tomatoes, artichokes, blue cheese ... eh, it was ok.
The sommelier seemed to really know his stuff. We took his recommendation, and he wasn't wrong about that.
I ordered the beef wellington - medium rare. It came out medium. The sommelier advised us that it was, in fact, medium, but that it would take another 20 minutes to get another one .... so I ate half of my medium wellington.
We were never actually offered dessert. Too bad, because my husband really wanted to try the bananas foster. We were, however, able to order some cappuccinos, and those did not disappoint.
It took a long time to clear off the tables between courses. I'm not sure if that was because the place was busy ... or not. Also, my water went unfilled for a long time; I eventually had to ask the server for more water. These small oversights do not a first class restaurant make.
All in all, I will go back again, just to see if my experience was an off night. -
Review from Kenneth B.
Denver, CO
5/3/2012
Old school vegas restaurant, favored by the locals. Solid place, but there are probably better places, especially these days, if you're from out-of-town.
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Review from Amanda C.
Reno, NV
3/26/2012
I dined at Hugo's almost 5 years ago for my first wedding anniversary and I have been wanting to go back ever since! They treat you like royalty, handing you a long stemmed rose when you are seated. The ambiance is great, and the servers are welcoming and attentive. I had a bacon wrapped shrimp entree and my husband had a steak. Both of us were very pleased with our meals and were blown away by the salad cart, which was fantastic with any choices. The only set back was when I ordered an appetizer of lobster bisque and ended up not liking it at all, which could just be my palate. The covered fruit tray at the end was perfect. Definitely a re-visit kind of place!!!
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Review from Ka'ili H.
11/15/2011 6 photos
So when it comes to fancy dinners and fancy restaurants and all that jazz, I'm a newb. I have very little experience eating at fancy steakhouses and fancy restaurants, though 2011 seems to be changing all of that. Sometimes...perhaps in an optimistic perspective, change IS a good thing! =)
So when I went to Vegas to meet up with my bf and his family, along with the soon to be bride & groom, our celebration dinner was held here, an old school steak house located in downtown Las Vegas in the Four Queen's Hotel & Casino. It's downstairs from the casino, and it's "like" you're in a cellar. Cool points, yes. When you step inside you already feel the old school lady & gentlemen-like vibe. The ladies are greeted by the hostess with red long stem roses, WOW! Takin' it back to the old school when chivalry was common and ladies wore dresses everyday. Very cool.
Our large party was comfortably seated in the back in a room with a large table, a bit secluded from the rest of the customers but not too much where we felt completely alone. You can tell that this restaurant pays attention to all the little details.
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Gorgeous butter, looks like real roses. I had to snap a picture before the guys dug into their bread and lavosh!
The menu here is pretty too, http://hugoscellar.com... , what I liked about this steakhouse was that they included the prices for each meal. AND, if you read carefully, the meals COME with sides. Unlike other fancy restaurants where you have to order your starch and your veggies, it's all included on your plate and in the price. Even the side table service salad, which was incredibly delicious, is included. My boyfriend and I tried the orange walnut dressing, which is more of a vinaigrette, and it was AMAZING! Toppings were extensive to, he goes around asking what you want. And I give props to him, there were 13 of us I think!!
Our servers were great, consistent in their service, and were patient while they took our orders. We munched on the bread & lavosh and a bunch of us shared this lovely appetizer : http://www.yelp.com/bi...
I've never had it baked or made like this, and I enjoyed it very much. Now this is when I got confused--- my lack of experience in fancy restaurants will do this to me --- they brought out these: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
"Why are they giving us dessert before our meal? " Confused look but hey that looks yummy... Come to find out, they're palette cleansers--- Wow spiffy! It tasted like raspberry sherbert and it did its job pleasantly. Cuz my main meal was scrumptious.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/VG0nWxG sPixYLsyi49gyxQ?select=6GeGY9m4Z4N4Idq5KqtREQ
most of the guys ordered prime ribs:
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all around the table everyone enjoyed their meals. The meat was good and the sides were just enough to complement the hunk of meat we all had.
Now, there are choices of great desserts here, they're even on a cart for every one to see when you walk in. But, the meal also comes with this:
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which to me, was just enough to satisfy my sweet tooth that starts aching for some form of dessert after a good meal. I absolutely loved this steakhouse and I'm glad the whole fam was able to celebrate the soon to be bride & groom here. Great atmosphere, attentive staff, quality food, and attention to detail. 5 stars in my book!! Now all of you, go try it when you're in downtown vegas!
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Review from Andrew K.
San Francisco, CA
12/19/2011
This place reminds me of a bad 70's movie. You'll pay as much here for a mediocre meal as you would at the Wynn for a great meal. The restaurant has cheesy fake floral arrangements covered in dust greeting you at every table.
The waiters were a bit slow, but earned points for trying really hard to impress you with their knowledge. The salad cart that so many people mention is about as gimmicky as unlimited salad and breadsticks at the salad garden.
My sister and I almost walked out, but like the ending of a bad movie, wanted to see what might possibly come next. I seriously question the credibility of all the 5 star reviewers on this list. -
Review from Candace Z.
Las Vegas, NV
10/31/2011
Hugo's Cellar is very old school. Even though it was late on a weeknight, they still seated us and were very friendly. It's downstairs in the Four Queens, and although the casino is bright and loud, the restaurant is quiet. They hand you a rose when you get there. After sitting down they suggested the raspberry lemon martini and it was EXCELLENT! Make sure you have some of the complimentary bottled water to go along with your alcohol because they don't skimp on drinks. While you're at it eat some of the cheese toasted lavosh or buttered rolls. There were some other families there celebrating birthdays and no one was really dressed up.
They make your salad table-side and with a huge array of toppings to choose from. I had tiny shrimp on mine and honey-walnut vinaigrette. They had to warn me against eating too much of it because we had a lot more food coming.
We got the crab cakes for an appetizer and I'm sure they were the best I ever had. Definitely try them with the aoli sauce. After that they gave us raspberry sorbet in tiny cones to cleanse the palate. My favorite part of the whole night was the server's accent. I felt like I had gone back in time to Old Vegas. For my entrée I had the raspberry chicken, it came in a fantastic cream sauce with white and green asparagus and roasted garlic whipped potatoes. My date had duck with mandarin oranges and wild rice, also fantastic. Or course I took home the leftovers of both and ate them the next day for lunch.
We planned on getting the bananas foster for dessert but were too full. They also give you chocolate covered strawberries, apricots and figs with a whipped cream. The figs are awesome! I definitely recommend this place for a nice date or family celebration. Super service and excellent food. -
Review from Eileen A.
West Hills, CA
11/22/2011
I am not a fan of Las Vegas, but my sister lives there and my husband has to attend shows at the Convention Center. We live in Los Angeles where there are many good restaurants. But, in Las Vegas there is only one restaurant that we have to go too. That is Hugo's, away from the maddening crowd, you don't even feel like you are in Las Vegas. My husband always takes his associates there and they are always surprised at how wonderful Hugo's is. Do yourself a favor next time you are in Las Vegas, get off the Strip and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of Hugo's.
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Review from Samuel B.
Quincy, MA
1/3/2012
Wow. One of the best restaurants I've been to. I had a recommendation from a few people about this little known restaurant in old las vegas and they were right.
I forget our servers name but he was excellent. We both had mixed drinks. Nicely made. Loved the table side salad.
My girl ordered the stuffed shrimp. Excellent flavor. I had the fillet wrapped in bacon w/ crab and Bearnaise sauce. Wow... the meat was cooked perfectly, juicy, and super tender.
After every meal/restaurant my girlfriend and i review the eatery and both of us found nothing negative to say. We give an A+ -
Review from Tara F.
Fullerton, CA
11/9/2011
Hugo's is my absolute favorite restaurant! It's classic, old-school, fine-dining at accessible prices. The whole restaurant is very dark and romantic, with ladies being given a rose upon entrance (they put the roses at your table, and then wrap them for you to take when you leave).
Larger parties have multiple teams of servers helping them, and a competant sommalier makes rounds, helping guests select the perfect wine pairings. Every entree comes with the signature Hugo's salad -- where they literally bring a salad bar to your table and make each salad to the specific diner's request. You can load up on pine nuts, artichokes, hearts of palm, shrimp, hard-boiled egg, parmesan cheese, anchovies, etc. -- it's all up to the diner.
After the salad course, delicious sorbet is served in mini cones as a delightful palate-cleanser.
Then the sumtious main course never disappoints - I'm a big fan of the Hugo Chicken - it's well-priced and yummy!
Every dinner is topped off with a selection of fruits dipped in chocolate and served with real whipped cream. In addition, you can select a tasty treat from the dessert tray, or pick on of their specialty flambe desserts. This time we opted for the flambe route - choosing the Bananas Foster. BEST. BANANAS. EVER!
The staff is so lovely - they really know the meaning of customer service. You leave Hugo's full, happy, satisfied, and with a lovely rose. You also get to take some amazing pictures in Downtown Las Vegas -- it's a seedy place, but those lights make for some killer photo ops. Also, if you're feeling seedy, you can stick around the Four Queens Hotel for some $5 blackjack on a Saturday night. I had lost $100 on the Strip, made it back and then some Downtown.
Honestly, I've gone to other high-end restaurants and didn't leave nearly as satisfied as I did leaving Hugo's -- which is why I've been back again and again. Don't be fooled by the big names - Hugo's is the place to be! -
Review from Diana D.
North Edwards, CA
3/12/2012
I have been going here first with my Mom and Dad since I was sixteen. Now as an old Married women (yes this place has been here this long) I am still so amazed of the experiance of this meal. I can still hear my Dad say there is eating and there is dining and this is dining! I also love that like all the other top resturaunts have were you by your entree but if you want a salad and a side you have to pay extra for both. Not here you pay for your entree and you get the salad cart, the palate cleansing sherbert , your entree and side and then even chocolate dip fruit. It is the best deal in Vegas!
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Review from Lidia G.
South Pasadena, CA
9/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Eat anything from menu and you will love it!
Best food & service ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay so let me just start off by saying if you like going to fufu restaurants because they are the "it" restaurant at the moment...or maybe hip because celebrities are going to them (like BOA) then this isn't the restaurant for you. It is not hip and trendy in any sense of the word, more like on the dated side which makes it in my eyes old school Vegas and on the hipster side.
So anyways...ambiance aside. It still is a great place for a date. They hand each woman a rose at entry..little cheesy but I like it :). Like I said the restaurant is a little retro , if you go on their website even the one picture they have up is dated. Don't let that stop you from going to Downtown Vegas though. The food is nothing short of amazing,
You can have a five course meal here if you choose but with any entree they start you off with a salad. They waiter will pull of salad cart and have you personally choose what you want/don't want in your custom salad...and get this, if you don't like salad dressing options they can create one for you. Love it!!!!!!!!
After you custom made salad you get a lemon/ lime sorbet in a tiny ice cream cone to cleanse the pallet. After that your food (great portions not too small or too much) and anything you order will be DE-LISH.
As if that were not enough they bring you a platter of assorted chocolate dipped fruit & dried fruit with their very own in house made TO DIE FOR whip cream. I am not a whip cream fan at all and the whip cream they served was beyond beyond words.
By the end of that you really won't have much room for dessert but if you do they are good as well. I've had the creme brulee and its silky and yummy.
The service is top notch, food is great...if you go make sure you make reservations. I've been there a bunch of times and the earlier you go the better...when there are big parties there they don't manage as well. It is a hidden gem that mostly on locals know about so I am so glad I found out about it. I have had thoughts of just flying out to Vegas just for dinner there, that's how much I heart this place.
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Review from Donald C.
Oxnard, CA
3/6/2012
My wife and I went Vegas for Valentine's Day. We did not actually get to Hugo's until our third night in Vegas, but it turned out to be our favorite meal of the entire trip. The ambiance was great the service was outstanding. Each lady received a long stem rose (which lasted for almost a week.) The presentation for my martini was perfect. (It was really a double for only $12). The second part of the drink was in it's own carafe and in an ice bucket. The table side salad service was very nice. The fact that the entrees come with matching sides is appreciated.
My actual rating for this restaurant would be 4.5 stars. That is because the particular entrees that we had (I had the duck--she had the New York) were only good (not WOW). However, the overall experience was so positive, that we will be back next time we're in Vegas and will try other dishes. -
Review from Cameron K.
Houston, TX
9/21/2011
During a recent trip to Vegas, I suprised my wife with dinner at Hugo's Cellar in Vegas. She and I both loved it. If you want to score points on a romantic date, this is the place to go for dinner.
It's located in Downtown Las Vegas, at the 4 Queens. When we walked downstairs, they greeted us and then gave my wife a fresh red rose.
We were seated and immediately were offered service. I've had the opportunity to dine at many establishments around the country and few can match the service we had at Hugo's. The customer service we received was excellent.
My wife had the New York Strip and I had the Rack of Lamb. The steak was good and the lamb was EXCELLENT. Both dishes came with salad (prepared table-side) , asparagus and garlic whipped potatoes. For desert, they brought us chocolate covered fruit and a wonderful blackberry/rasberry cheese cake.
Excellent experience overall. I would love to come back. The only thing I wished they had here was a dress-code. The decor is a little old-fashioned but, then again, we didn't go for the decor.
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Review from Sarah L.
Flushing, NY
Updated - 2/24/2012 1 photo
Just went back for the second time! And i'm so glad I went back.
We were a little early for our reservation so we went outside and had a drink and walked around for a few minutes. Then we came back in and our table still wasn't ready, so we sat at the bar. We ordered a shot of jack and a shot of johnny black. The shots were in rocks glasses and were almost filled up. for $7 each? like seriously? no complaints here! So needless to say, b4 we even sat at the table, we had a small buzz.
We were led to the table with the rose, and of course I got such a great feeling and knew the dinner would be perfect. The wine sommelier was humorous and knowledgeable. I think we ordered a bottle of merlot, but i could be wrong! LOL (damn those "shots")
Most of dinner was a blur...Of course, the salad was great! (one of my favorite parts of the meal) and I remember having the sea scallops for my main meal and I remember the portion being huge and really good. He had the veal and loved it too.
Of course, the chocolate covered strawberries and apricot w/ the homemade whipped cream topped off a great dining experience, once again. :)
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Review from Joe S.
Salisbury, NC
3/2/2012
I have been to Hugo's four times. This is one of the best secrets in Las Vegas just wish it was on the main strip. If you ever wanted 5 star service this is the place. I have only had a couple issues with food but for the most part they are aces in my book. I love the table side salad preparation but be sure to stay away from the pine nuts. Love the roses and chocolates. Be sure to make a reservation and always come here on a winning night.
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Review from ric h.
8/26/2011
Im a fan of Hugos Cellar.. it didn't blow me away, but the service was great and the food was good. Were it based on service it would be 4-4.5 stars easily.
The occasion was for a birthday dinner, and we had a few drinks, followed by more drinks.. so that helps here with this review :) In addition I am a fan of "Beef Wellington" and they had a serving of 'Individual Beef Wellington' on the menu. That was actually what solidified my choice to check it out for the big dinner.
It was myself and a couple of friends, which seemed about right.. but I have to say that it is a very intimate setting.. so it would be very well suited for a date or a couple having a date. Nonetheless, it's worth checking out if you are a group of friends that likes quality food.
The restaurant itself is in a lower level of the "Four Queens" Casino... The casino itself may be a bit long in the tooth and has some serious smoking areas still allowed, so be wary of that if you are sensitive to smoke.. because there is A LOT of it.
Down below where the restaurant is located, its dimly lit, old-school style and comfortable feeling. Above where the casino is, its a bit dank, old and crappy.. lol. A friend compared it to snorkeling - in that it looks beautiful when you are down below, and when you raise your head above water, its a little less than exciting.. in fact a dump.. haha.
Anyhow.. our waiter was awesome in relaying the specials. They create a custom salad for you table side then serve your items as ordered, and the meal is followed up by fruits dipped on white chocolate. It was nice, but I could have doe without dried apricots dipped in chalky white chocolate... I just didnt eat it.
I opted for a coffee desert drink as I was getting drunk and needed caffeine :]
So give it a try if you like something with a bit more style. be prepared to drop a few bucks, but make a night of it and head downtown after for some drinks and people watching. -
Review from Natasha C.
Las Vegas, NV
2/19/2012
Don't let the location of Old Las Vegas fool you, this place rocks! On arrival, I was given a rose. It is a very romatic setting and the decor is old school Vegas, which I love. The drinks were stiff and service was great! Victor rolled the salad cart over and prepared a custom salad, which I was sad I had to stop eating so I wouldnt be full for the main course. The entrees were of generous porportions. My honey's piece of delicous salmon was huge! At the end of the meal, they brought complimentary chocolate dipped strawberries and other fruit with whipped cream. As I was sitting there, I was already planning the next special occassion/excuse so we can enjoy an awesome meal there.
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Review from Lauren C.
Lexington, KY
11/29/2011
This is the restaurant I HIGHLY encourage everyone to try while in Vegas! One of Vegas' best kept secrets... Located in the basement of the 4Queens on Freemont Street-- it is one of the most romatic restaurant settings around!
This old-scool vegas decorated restaurant is dim and romantic--every lady receives a long stem red rose when escorted to their table. The service is unbeatable! The waiters are all very professional and highly educated when it comes to their menu and wine selections!
The food is out of this world! Steak, seafood, and poultry options are all fantastic--I have never had a bad meal at Hugo's! With the purchase of an entree you will receive the table side salad and dessert tray! if you ask for it! :) Be expecting to pay out some $$$--but hey, it's a night in Vegas & you can't find this just anywhere!!! -
Review from Sam P.
6/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hugo's Cellar and I got off on the wrong foot right away. We didn't have reservations and were told that there would be a 30 minute wait. No problem on the wait, but we just wanted some appetizer or something to munch on because my friend is diabetic and he needed to eat something small right away to balance his blood sugar. I waited patiently as the bartender tended to one waiter after another. I finally asked him for some cheese and crackers and he totally ignored me. The hostess knew that I was getting hot and she sat us right away.
Now I don't know the intricacies of the food industry. But apparently, this place does everything the old school way and they do it top notch. I had to listen to my friend describe how a butter rose was made, how time consuming it was to make a good bordelaise sauce, and how the napkin under the creme brulee was a difficult fold to make.
I was still pissed about the bartender ignoring me. Plus, I question whether or not they got my order correct. I ordered the rib eye steak medium rare. There wasn't much marbling on the steak and it looked and tasted more like the NY strip.
Value-wise, this place is fantastic. Most other nice restaurants would have all the dishes a-la-cart. -
Review from Britt Y.
Las Vegas, NV
7/3/2011
I hate to be like this, but Hugo's Cellar was kind of a disappointment. After all the amazing reviews, we thought it would be a nice, romantic place to eat. It was nice and romantic. The food...well...
Lobster bisque was very good. Then it went downhill. I ordered my meat medium, and my husband ordered his rare. Mine came back extremely rare, while his was literally cold. Both dishes were sent back. They gave me a whole new steak, which was again, very rare. And instead of truly heating up my husband's steak, they simply placed the entire plate back under the heat lamp. So the plate came back hot, while the steak was still cold. Just very disappointing for a place that is supposed to specialize in this kind of thing.
My husband did not want to make a big deal, so he just didn't eat the dish and asked for them not to charge us. They didn't...so to speak. They ended up charging us 15 dollars for the salad he ate beforehand. Come on. 15 dollars.
Atmosphere was great. Steak- no way. Two dishes screwed up? I'd rather not take the chance to try again and just go somehwere tried and true. -
Review from Scott H.
Henderson, NV
11/14/2011
We tried Hugo's for the first time on Saturday. The ambiance is great. Low ceilings and very friendly and attentive staff. It was what we expected from a place that is often described as "old Vegas."
We got the crab cakes and lobster bisque to start. Loved the cakes, the bisque was not as big of a hit. The famous salad cart came next. The ingredients were good, but not great. I will say the bleu cheese is of excellent quality. A good, solid salad.
I ordered the ribeye and my wife got the filet with a bleu cheese topping. I was surprised by the quality of the ribeye. Not much marbling and just not a great cut. My wife's filet on the other hand was fantastic. The crust was excellent as well. This steak was superb. The garlic mashed on the side were also excellent.
The wine list is reasonable but not extensive.
Overall, it was the experience we hoped for. You can get better food at a lot of places in town, but it was a wonderful night. -
Review from Gregg M.
11/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
The girlfriend and I were checking out Fremont Street on a Wednesday evening. It was dinnertime and we were hungry. After some cursory research, we decided to give Hugo's Cellar a try. Tucked away downstairs off of the casino floor at Four Queens, Hugo's Cellar is an unassuming looking place, which, from its décor, looks like time stood still stopping somewhere in the late-60s/early-70s. That said, this only adds to the dining experience as Hugo's Cellar exudes old school charm and harkens back to the day when going out to dinner at a nice restaurant was truly considered a special occasion.
We didn't have reservations, not that we probably needed them on this particular mid-week evening. Upon stepping up to the host stand, the maître-d handed a red rose to my girlfriend (and all women who dine at the restaurant) before leading us to our table. At its heart, HC is a steak place, but the menu has a good selection of seafood choices as well as lamb, veal, chicken, and duck. We opted for the Chateaubriand and Lobster for Two which consisted of a roasted center-cut tenderloin filet and broiled lobster tails with a side of green and white asparagus. Soon after our order was placed, a cart wheeled up to prepare custom, made to order salads at our tableside. The salad was made with fresh romaine lettuce and topped with pretty much anything you could think to throw on a salad. Think salad bar at Fogo de Chao, not Ponderosa. After our salads were cleared away, David our lead server delivered two small cones of raspberry sorbet to cleanse our palate. Next, our main course was served up. The chateaubriand was cooked to a perfect medium rare doneness, as requested, and the good-sized lobster tails were also flawlessly prepared, moist, tender and flavorful. The GF remarked it was the best lobster tail she'd ever had. A meal like this required a good, hearty red wine. HC has an extensive and surprisingly affordable wine list. Vince, the extremely knowledgeable and personable sommelier, guided us through the list, but we knew exactly what we wanted when we spied a bottle of the 2008 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon ($68). Frankly (no pun intended), this wine at the price was a steal especially given the fact that a bottle retails in the $40-50 range online! The 2007 Frank Family Cab was the best wine I had the pleasure of tasting this year and the 2008 shared virtually all of the same, pleasurable characteristics of the 2007. At this point, I didn't need anything else to eat. Yet, a plate of chocolate-dipped strawberries, dried apricots, and figs showed up at the table to close out our thoroughly enjoyable meal.
Compared to the Strip, Downtown Vegas and Fremont Street lacks the wide array of fine dining choices. However, Hugo's Cellar easily dispels the notion that there isn't any fine dining to be found and that you need the culinary draw of a big name, celeb-chef to be successful. Hugo's Cellar isn't a cheap night out, but it delivers quality, quantity, and among the highest levels of service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Old school, indeed!Listed in: My Favorite Places I've…
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Review from Phil S.
Chicago, IL
1/25/2012
Just average. Great ambiance but the food is nothing spectacular. Went on a Sunday night with my wife. Dress is somewhat nice but not super dressy. Had the Hugos prime rib - fyi medium rare means super pink. Probably could get a better steak elsewhere. Only reason I give 3 stars is due to the excellent service.
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Review from Elizabeth L.
Santa Clara, CA
7/20/2011
I lived in Las Vegas for 11 years and have been back twice a year since I moved away five years ago but I never made it to what is purported to be Las Vegas' 'Most Romantic Restaurant.' It is a charming and cozy restaurant that offers all ladies a single red rose, romantic lighting, tuxedoed waiters and impeccable service. Unfortunately for us, there were several families with small children dining at the same time and the shrieks and cries were distracting and obtrusive. Despite this fact, we did our best to enjoy ourselves.
We both agreed that the table-side salad was one of the most delicious we'd ever had. It's a weird thing to say about a salad but it's true! After the salad we were offered a delightful sorbet on a tiny cone to cleanse the palate. We both enjoyed a beef entrée: for me the filet mignon wrapped in bacon and served over a lump crab cake and for him a huge slab of prime rib.
The prices are very reasonable considering that salad, entrée, sides and a dessert tray are included. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and look forward to returning to Hugo's again during our next trip to Las Vegas! -
Review from Yvette B.
Ventura, CA
6/9/2011 9 photos
Top of the line!
Talk about a throw-back in time, this is the place! It's located in the cellar of the Four Queens Casino in downtown Las Vegas near the Fremont Experience. I felt like I was stepping back in time when I walked in. There's even an old school smell that accompanies the place, one of those nostalgic smells of another place and time.
The atmosphere is quite romantic, as the lights are perfectly staged for an evening of fun. =0) Every couple is given a long stem red rose for their significant other. I found that to be a rather charming touch.
The wine is absolutely delicious and they have their very own wine connoisseur who delights in telling you a story or two about his wine experience working at Hugo's over the years. He's quite personable. ;0) He promised he'd help finish the bottle of wine off if we had any problems with it. =0) The martini's are to die for as well! I had one that seemed like 2 and a half....wow---is all I have to say about that.
The food is absolutely delicious and the service was superb! Before I kick in to detail about how wonderful the food was, let me say that every entree comes with seasoned vegetables and baby red potatoes, a fresh salad, fresh bread, sorbet and chocolate dipped fruit. I kid you not...really. =0)
So, carrying on---We had the Fabulous Michael as our marvelous server and he was SUPERB, with an in-depth knowledge on all of the meals offered. I opted for the awesome Salmon and my pal opted for the Chilean Sea Bass. They were both EXCELLENT!!!!
Prior to the dinner coming over they have a huge salad cart that comes around and you can select exactly what you want on your salad. I was pretty full just from the salad. =0) But, I pressed on and ate a little bit of everything. Well, we were quite full, but the Banana Fosters looked like such an awesome presentation that we decided to order that just for the experience. =))
The experience is quite unique and I recommend giving it a try! You must!! You will be quite delighted, I promise you.
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Review from Michael B.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
6/9/2011
The service was exceptional, the food was really good, and although the prices were high the dishes came with salad, sorbet, small sides, and petit fours. I'm off beer at the moment but they had hinted at a fairly interesting beer list. I am a big fan, and ever-so-shocked to find this kind of quality in a downtown casino restaurant.
The rose for my lady was a nice touch! The ceiling was low and the atmosphere felt cozy, but I didn't find the place felt too crowded or cramped. It was packed, but not too loud. We got lucky with the reservations on a weeknight, but I recommend making a reservation in advance for weekends.
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Review from Tenacee H.
Las Vegas, NV
10/1/2011 5 photos
The food and service was fantastic!
When you first walk in you will be given a rose (female only). We were seated in a booth, a really cozy and romantic setting. We first started out with the jumbo crab cakes. They tasted awesome. The outside was nicely brown and crunchy and the inside was full of crabs.
We also had the Hugo's table-side salad. My husband and I both agreed that this must of been one of the best salad we had ever eaten. We had honey-walnut vinaigrette on our salads.
I ordered a beef wellington and the husband ordered a Filet de Boeuf Atlantis. They were both delicious.
For dessert we ordered a chocolate mousse. What can go wrong with a chocolate dessert? After all it's a dessert and chocolate. =)
Overall, we were very happy with the service and food. -
Review from Michael P.
Las Vegas, NV
There is probably no place better known by the locals here in Vegas then the city staple of Hugo's Cellar. I could write all kinds of information about where, when, what, how to enjoy, find, experience this restaurant. However, there are plenty of reviews for all that. So my experience in a nutshell:
The traditional rose delivered promptly to my girlfriends' hand by the staff as we were seated. The nice sommelier that retrieved the PInot Noir we shared as we paired our meat & fish. A beauty of a seafood sampler or "plateau" arrived in perfect timing. Wonderful Caesar salad prepared table side to our specifications. Then the entrees; Veal Chop Natural for me; bone in. Veal Oscar for the lady. The food was tremendous, topped with fresh sorbet and Cherries Jubilee table side yet again.
Yup, so many words to describe how wonderful Hugo's was. It's an experience, a little pricy.... However, I believe that in most cases you get what you pay for. Most of the time as a serial restaurant patron I find myself staring at the check asking myself if the juice was worth the squeeze..... At Hugo's; I had some damn good juice. -
Review from Sierra F.
Las Vegas, NV
3/18/2011
I have to admit when I heard I was going to down town I did not have high expectations .
Well I was quite surprised . You walk down a set of stairs into well what looks like none other then a cellar . They greet the women with a rose when you get to the hostess .
They proceed to walk you to your table and place the rose accordingly to you . I went with 3 people so we all had something different for dinner .
My girlfriend and I ordered the fish . It was phenomenal . We paired it with a bottle of wine , the men had steaks .
After dinner we all sat and spoke about how amazing the food was . I must admit I will be going back . -
Review from Alan D.
Fremont, CA
Updated - 3/26/2012
I went back a second time and they have changed the way they make the Wellington. It now only comes one way you cannot order it medium well or any other way. Just thought it was funny after my initial review. Still very good though!
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