When I go to Vegas, I am there to visit family and enjoy some gambling and food. I stay and play like a local, so I prefer to spend my time and money Downtown. The Strip is great for tourists, people who like to party and families with kids, but I am none of those, so I don't miss the glitz and glamour of The Strip.\n\nMy favorite upscale restaurant to eat at (and I eat there at least once every visit) is Second Street Grill inside The Fremont Hotel. It is a Pan-Asian steakhouse with lots of great seafood and steak. It is a little hard for wheelchairs to get in and out, but they will work with you to make sure everyone is comfortable. The ambience is classy with low-lighting and the casino noise is pretty much nil (until someone opens the door and even then it's not bad). The service is usually great (They have occasional slammed-busy nights) and the busboys, waitstaff and hostesses do a great job.\n\nI love the food here - not only is the presentation nice, but the choices are varied and quality is excellent. There are a few dishes that I have not liked as much as others, but that happens and it's subjective.\n\nAppetizers are big and can be shared between 2 people - I highly suggest the caprese salad ((Fresh tomato slices, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar and beautiful fresh mozzarella cheese) , the soft-shell crabs (Crispy and tender and so flavorful!), the Peking duck tacos (A little messy, but so yummy!) or the sashimi (Super fresh and delicious). The shrimp cocktail is also really good with gigantic tiger prawns cooked to tenderness (not rubbery and over-cooked) served with a really good cocktail sauce.\n\nFor entrees, the steaks are always good - the filet mignon is tender and flavorful and the New York and Ribeye steaks are big and meaty. The pork is thick and juicy and the whole fish is really tender and a great presentation. The only entree I have had where I was disappointed has been the Tempura -- The batter was thick and heavy and I didn't care for it.\n\nOne of my favorite entrees is the lobster tail. The lobster tails are HUGE - I am talking the meat, out of the shell is gigantic. Not only is the lobster huge, it tastes great and they will remove it from the shell for you if you ask them to. The drawn butter is served over a candle to stay warm and melted throughout the meal.\n\nThe desserts here are really good. They have changed them recently, so the creme brulee is no longer available, but the ice cream is always good!\n\nThis place is not cheap, but it is completely worth the money to get away from the noise of Las Vegas and enjoy an intimate and fabulous meal. Most people shun the Downtown areas as being low-rent and where losers and old folks hang out. What they don't know is their loss - in my opinion, the gambling is better Downtown and with Second Street Grill tucked away in the Fremont, the food is great.
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