Excellent food, great service, they go the extra mile
Thursday, December 29, 2005
I took my wife to Commander's Palace in Vegas for her Birthday in 12/05. I called about a week in advance after doing A LOT of research about restaurants.
We are in Los Angeles, so we make it to Vegas at least 4 times per year. The restaurant is located inside the Dessert Passage (mall portion) of Aladdin Hotel & Casino. You can either walk there or take the bycycle cab for a few bucks.
The person that took my reservation promised to have a special table waiting for us, with a Birthday special arrangement. He didn't lie. When we got there, they asked us to wait about 5-10 minutes while they set everything up. We got the best table in the Garden Room, right by the window. Unfortunately, it's on the ground floor and the view is to the outside street (Strip), so it would be much better if it was up a few floors.
The table was waiting for us with balloons and a ribbon on the table. Room is dark, classy and romantic. Very nice!
Menu is on the smaller side, and a few choices that you have to prepare yourself for (Turtle, Crocodile, etc.), but if you like that sort of food, then you'll really enjoy!
We had pecan encrusted fish, salads, and some great bread they bring to the table. Dessert was fantastic (chocolate cake). They also brought some sort of cookies with a candle for my wife to blow out. Total was around $150 w/tax & tip.
Overall, I would have to suggest this place. Not the cheapest, but I was expecting $200+...so not too bad.