Old school

If you want old school Vegas atmosphere, service and steak, I would recommend the Steakhouse at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. Start with a martini. In my opinion it was the best martini possible. Mixed and served by a gentleman who may have shaken a few for the real Rat Pack back in the day, it was bone dry and one teaspoon dirty. This kind of martini takes the bite out of vodka and can fool a guy into thinking that if one is this good, two will be better. I savored one. Meals include bread, house salad, choice of potato or rice and a vegetable. On to the salad... I upgraded to the wedge, a $5 upcharge and worth the cash. Whoever concocted the wedge of iceberg lettuce and decided to cover it with fresh diced tomatoes, candied walnuts, a bit of red onion and blue cheese vinagrette is welcome to adopt me or propose marriage (whichever would be gender appropriate). It was that good. A glass of cabernet gets a few minutes to catch it's breath before the steak is brought to the table. Ample time to finish my salad and admire the wood panels covering the walls. Dark wood and leather accent the smell and taste of fine food and good drinks. Garlic mashed potato, green beans almondine and a medium rare ribeye, too much to finish. All excellent. No better way to dine on a Sunday, or any night in Las Vegas. BjK