Description: Chart House at the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas isn't your run-of-the-mill dining spot – it's a seafood sanctuary with a twist! Picture this: you, surrounded by fish, not just on your plate, but also in an aquarium that's practically the underwater version of a Vegas show. It's like having dinner in Atlantis, minus the tridents and mermaids (but who knows, you might spot a fish doing a synchronized swim routine).
Cost: $$$
Deals: The best deal we've found is through Costco. You can buy a $100 gift card for $79.99, which is valid at any Landry's restaurant. Chart House just so happens to be a Landry's property, so just estimate the size of your expense and pre-buy the gift cards to save 20% off your check!
Tips & Hacks: For the ultimate dining adventure, snag a table by the aquarium and time your reservation with the fish's feeding frenzy. It's "dinner and a show", with the bonus of feeling like the finned folks are applauding your excellent taste in restaurants. Just a pro tip: call ahead to secure your front-row seat to the aquatic extravaganza and ask when the feeding times are for the day of your reservation.
While you're there, take a leisurely stroll around the joint. Trust me, it's not just about the food; the marine life here is the real VIP. And who wouldn't want to befriend a fish or two? Check out the full fish roster on their website, because knowing your fish neighbors is the first step to becoming the cool kid at the seafood party.
Dining: Now, onto the serious business of choosing what to eat. It's a delightful dilemma at Chart House, like trying to pick your favorite ocean wave – they're all pretty awesome. But if I had to play food matchmaker, I'd set you up with the Mac Nut Mahi. This dish is like the James Bond of the menu – sophisticated, a bit nutty, and bound to leave you shaken (in a good way). Imagine this: a mahi-mahi wearing a macadamia nut crust, creating a symphony of crunchiness and tenderness in every bite. And as if that weren't enough, there's a coconut ginger sauce that brings a tropical luau to your taste buds - without the grass skirts and questionable dance moves.
Don't Miss: Want to be the VIP of your own dining experience? Pair the Mac Nut Mahi with a side of their Lobster Mashed Potatoes. It's a combo so good, that it's practically the secret handshake among Chart House regulars.
Skip it: When we went, our waitress pitched us on Landry's Loyalty Club card, which was an additional cost on top of the check. Always a sucker for a good deal, we opted to take her up on the deal. Honestly, we've never gotten any kind of benefit from it, so I would skip it.
In a nutshell (or should I say macadamia shell?), Chart House in Las Vegas is not just a restaurant; it's a fin-tastic experience. Dive into the underwater wonderland, indulge in some Mac Nut Mahi magic, and savor the flavors that make this place a true aquatic gem in the Nevada desert.