Stanton Social Prime
$ $ $Stanton Social Prime, the latest Vegas restaurant by Food Network favorite Chris Santos, offers up an indulgent menu, striking the right balance between comfort food familiarity and over-the-top presentations. Steaks are the star of the show, especially a 64-ounce bone-in Tomahawk, torched with cognac and served with Kobe fat drippings. Inventive touches are further seen in crab cakes styled after corn dogs and French Onion Soup dumplings, a staple of the original Stanton Social in New York. Save room for dessert with the Movie Theater Sundae (ice cream, bananas, and caramel in a popcorn bag).
Typical of restaurants under the Tao Group banner, Stanton Social Prime is closed off to the chaos of the casino floor, which adds a sense of mystery and seclusion to the dining experience. It's one of the reasons Vegas food writer Danica Stockton named it a top Date Night spot and Emily Romero of EatMeLasVegas singled it out for people watching.