One that's cut when served into slices for two. Needs decent corkage price and not too expensive--probably needs to be off strip due to their high prices--ie Prime, Craftsteak, etc. Food is more important than decor.

I was going to suggest Prime, which is awesome on every level -- great meat, superb service, luxurious surroundings, and wonderful views (the Dancing Water thing sounds really lame, but it's mesmerizing, at least after a few glasses of wine). Unfortunately, their prices are high even by Los Angeles/San Francisco standards, and I shudder to think what their corkage must be.

The newest Zagat guide to Vegas lists five steakhouses with a rating of 26 for food, including Prime. The lest expensive of the five is Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House ($67).

Let's hope you hit it big on the progressive slots, and money won't matter for a night.

id be curious to see the responses...

only place i can think of that meet's requirements of (1) good Porterhouse (2) decent corkage (3) not too expensive... is Austins Steakhouse in the Texas Station Casino

Thank you for the responses. Prime's cost is what I was trying to avoid.

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Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
Thank you for the responses. Prime's cost is what I was trying to avoid.

OK, well, in that case i know M Mina's place in Mandalay, StripSteak, is relatively reasonable (i.e., not too expensive) when it comes to, ironically, steaks on the Strip... and they have a pretty sizable Porterhouse if i remember... one thing is i dont know about corkage

Del Frisco's has an excellent porterhouse. Here's a link to a story I wrote. It's several years old but may be helpful.

http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Main/Feature_Basic_Te.../0,1197,2168,00.html

I am looking a Hank's in the GVR. Anybody eaten there?

my favorite steakhouse in the city, i stay exclusively @ GVR whenever i go to Vegas (with periodic stops at Red Rock in Summerlin)...

one caveat, no BYOB

if you do go, a must side is the creamed corn... im not a creamed corn fan at all but this one is epic... stay away from the Oysters, both on the half shell and Rockefellar, also the huge Lobster Tail as well, its a little too big to be prepared properly and is just a novelty in my opinion... do post if you decide to go, i can give you other bits of info as well

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my favorite steakhouse in the city, i stay exclusively @ GVR whenever i go to Vegas (with periodic stops at Red Rock in Summerlin)...

one caveat, no BYOB

if you do go, a must side is the creamed corn... im not a creamed corn fan at all but this one is epic... stay away from the Oysters, both on the half shell and Rockefellar, also the huge Lobster Tail as well, its a little too big to be prepared properly and is just a novelty in my opinion... do post if you decide to go, i can give you other bits of info as well

Well that clears things up for me. I must assumed they had corkage. How's there list and prices?

I was also looking to start with oysters. You're blowing this place up for me. But I appreciate the info.

wine list prices are reasonable, and they have a relatively nice list... selections are not in the thousands, but there is a nice variety, probably between 2x - 2.5x retail... i remember getting a Brewer Clifton Pinot there for like $90, 97' Cuvaison 375ml for around $50, etc...

the Oysters have been consistently disappointing, they're just small to be honest, and it doesnt help when GVR has an Oyster bar in their hotel that puts the Hank's shellfish to shame

at least, im keeping you informed!

Thanks again for the info. I can't believe that about the oyster bar vs. the restaurant. I appreciate Tim's input about Del Frisco, but I really was looking for a Vegas unique.

I was planning on bringing the 2001 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino or is this really too soon? I have a 1997 Chateau St. Jean Cinq also (for that matter I have a 1994 that's probably past due).

2001 Valdicava might be too young. I have had a couple other 2001 Brunello in the last year and they have all been pretty tight. Your other choice might be better, although I’m not familiar with that particular bottle. If you bring the Vald, make sure to give it a long decant.

And I agree that GVR is a cool spot and a nice little break from the madness on the strip. I have not tried Hank’s, but it’s on my list to try soon.

Have fun.

talked to my buddy who's the Sous Chef @ Chinois inside Caesars and he said the best Porterhouse for the $$$ is @ Luxor's Steakhouse, Dry-Aged 24oz & $46 and that they can prepare it for two. they also have an American "Kobe" but that for the price, the Dry-Aged is the way to go... he said they will be closing sometime in March for a re-model as well, so, don't know if that conflicts with your itinerary

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Originally posted by kumazam:
talked to my buddy who's the Sous Chef @ Chinois inside Caesars and he said the best Porterhouse for the $$$ is @ Luxor's Steakhouse, Dry-Aged 24oz & $46 and that they can prepare it for two. they also have an American "Kobe" but that for the price, the Dry-Aged is the way to go... he said they will be closing sometime in March for a re-model as well, so, don't know if that conflicts with your itinerary

I appreciate the info, unfortunately we will be going in June.