2.5 stars rounded down. I was expecting more from a Michael Mina restaurant, though I should have known I would be disappointed given that it seems something is always lost in translation when notable high-end dining finds its way to Vegas.\n\nThe portions were tiny. I know the concept of quality over quantity is supposed to rule supreme when you've overpaying for a meal (go figure), but I could literally count the number of macaroni shells in the mac and cheese side with my two hands. Too bad since it was some of the best M&C I've ever had. Our other sides/apps were excellent as well (tuna tartare and yellowtail sashimi), and these parts of the meal are what really drive what positive stars I can give.\n\nNow the kicker, the fish wasn't great, and by wasn't great, I mean it really sucked. I got the branzino, and the best way I can describe the taste is \"essence of fish B.O.\"\n\nI'll knock some more stars off for the poor service which other reviewers have noted. Our server was particularly slow and more-or-less ignored our group until he saw my initial reaction towards the branzino, at which point he rushed over to our table as quickly as possible to explain how my palate was not sophisticated enough to appreciate the intricacies of the fish's flavor profile.\n\nThanks, sir. Now can you bring me a Filet-O-Fish instead?
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