Rose Rabbit Lie - The Ultimate Las Vegas Restaurant

Rose Rabbit Lie – The Ultimate Las Vegas Restaurant

By Ari Kane & Julianne Clancy

Las Vegas is a city where the norm is abnormal; where limitations and boundaries are pushed; where rationality is dissolved, obliterated, and intentionally defiled. Thankfully all of these delicious derelictions are also true of Las Vegas dining. Rose Rabbit Lie is a quintessential Las Vegas Restaurant. It is a sultry venue where kick-ass music and eye-catching entertainment meet decadent dishes and incredible ingenuity.

A visit to Rose Rabbit Lie is truly an evening of indulgence, but the highlight of this glorious hedonism has to be the musical performances. Rose Rabbit Lie boasts an abundant cast of rotating singers who will whisk you away with nostalgic melodies and smile-inducing crowd interaction. To elevate the experience even further, the restaurant is equipped with a stage and a dance floor, so when the music moves you, get off your ass and dance. After all, you’re in Vegas, baby!

After a enjoying a quick drink at the library lounge, we were whisked away to the dining and concert hall, where we entered to a rousing rendition of Montell Jordan’s “This is How We Do It.” Before we even sat down, the two local party-monsters who were accompanying me (pictured above) were twirling in tandem to the sexy beats. This is a venue for fun, so make sure that everyone is ready to partake. The performers will bounce around the club to sing, dance, and interact with the patrons, so being a wallflower is out of the question.

Once we managed to stop dancing, we began to look at the fabulous menu and sample the incredible food. The Hokkaido Sea Scallops with Celery Root Puree, Toasted Almonds, and Brown Butter Banyuls was one of the best preparations of a scallop I have ever experienced. The sweet shellfish was paired with an incredible creamy and acidic sauce, an impeccable accompaniment that added a chorus of intense mmmmms to the night’s sensual soundtrack.

The Oysters on the Half Shell are served with Cognac Cocktail Sauce, a classic Mignonette, and a heavenly Horseradish Sorbet. Usually, I am not a huge oyster fan, but the party monsters insisted, and who am I to refuse two gorgeous gals desiring aphrodisiacs? The inventive horseradish ice was possibly the best thing I tasted that evening. The intense spicy flavor commandeered my tastebuds and seduced the subtle saline notes of the oysters to come out and play. In fact, it might not just have been the best thing on the menu that night—it might be one of the best sauces I have ever had.

With a menu full of over-the-top options, one must not be afraid to splurge, especially when one of those outrageous offerings is an incredible $275 Beef Wellington, filled with Prime Tenderloin, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Creamed Spinach, Roasted King Trumpet Mushrooms, and Black Truffles, topped with an irresistible, umani-forward gravy-glaze, and encased in a striking Puff Pastry “Atrium.” Wellington is already the epitome of comfort food elegance, and this creative variation on the dish is truly a feast for all of the senses.

Any good night must finish off with something sweet, and Rose Rabbit Lie’s Cookie Jar is the perfect sugary bite to complete a perfect night of luxury. The ever-changing variety of petite cookies and confections is at once homey and sophisticated. Served in creative “jars” such as a wild-looking fox’s head and a shining gold crown, this dish encourages conversation while you snack and sample a luscious bounty of baked goodness.

Our evening at Rose Rabbit Lie was a glorious and unforgettable adventure in eating, dancing, singing, and reckless happiness—the best possible night imaginable. Definitely a must-try for your next Las Vegas trip!