text: This is absolutely a 5 star restaurant.  I was incredibly pleased with the service.  I went to Vegas this past weekend and after searching and searching for a steak place, we settled on Brand for my birthday dinner.  \n\nIt did not disappoint.  \n\nThe hostess was incredibly considerate, and they sat us right away, even though we were a bit early for our 8:30 reservation.  Our table was in a great location.  We were nervous about eating at a restaurant that opened up to the casino floor, but the ding of the machines could barely be heard and my date and I could talk and relax while watching the action.  \n\nOur waiter was top notch.  He knew all of the specials, had recommendations and gave us time for a nice slow birthday dinner.  He was well worth the gigantic tip we left him. \n\nIf I could give the food 10 stars I would.  We each got drinks, that were delicious and very unique.  We also ordered the fried Calamari, which came with two delicious sauces that I couldn't get enough of.  I ordered the NY Sirloin and was not disappointed.  It was absolutely the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth piece of meat that I've ever had.  I didn't even try the sauces because my meat was so delicious.  \n\nWe ordered the three sides for 23 dollars, and they were also excellent, but HUGE.  I was so disappointed that we couldn't take them home for a snack later.  We picked the mac n' cheese, which was creamy and delicious.  We also got the lobster mashed potatoes, which were incredibly unique with delicious lobster chunks in them, and the wild mushrooms, which were buttery and very well seasoned.  \n\nIt was one of the best meals of my life, so good that it prompted me to open a yelp account and write about my fantastic birthday experience there.  \n\nYum!