Theatrical designs, including a long bar made of ice and soaring coffered ceilings, temper an upscale menu at this Soviet-chic place, where a massive, headless Lenin statue guards the entrance. For starters, swill a martini made from one of the 100 varieties of vodka and graze on caviar, crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms, or tuna and smoked salmon tartare. Settle into chicken Kiev, lobster and black-truffle fettuccine, or Roquefort-crusted filet mignon for dinner before finishing with the warm chocolate cake or crème brûlée. You can check out the walk-in vodka freezer, in which frequent patrons can rent their own space, if you splurge on an expensive bottle. There's better food at Mandalay Bay, but few restaurants measure up when it comes to panache.
Posted by gwennie147 from Media, PA on 2/3/07
The 20.00 to 40.00 here is misleading. Actually, the prices were from around 24 to about 75.00 per plate. The vodka was 10 to 50 dollars a shot or drink. so, you can imagine, it was expensive. My husband and I split a salad and each got an entree with no drinks and the bill came to 145.00 with tip. The atmosphere was beautiful and we were not dissappointed in the food or the portions. Just be prepared to spend a little money.
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