Mon Ami Gabi

Richard Melman established a chain of fine restaurants based in Chicago, one of which was Mon Ami Gabi, where his friend Gabino Sotelino was the creative impulse behind the food. The Las Vegas version of Mon Ami Gabi is a French steakhouse that gives guests the sensation of eating in an open-air bistro in Paris, France (as opposed to Paris, Las Vegas). The food is also bistro cuisine from the Paris of decades ago, updated with a few modern touches and ingredients. The patio is always busy. Mon Ami Gabi serves lunch and dinner as well as a weekend brunch. The menu rotates often to provide variety for Mon Ami Gabi’s many loyal return customers. Yes, steak, seafood and other steakhouse menu items are all available, with a bit of French accent, of course. In addition, you can order crèpes and quiche or a “croque monsieur” for lunch. Salads and appetizers are all in the most storied Gallic traditions – endive, escargot, bleu cheese, and so on. For seafood fans, the salmon tournedos are unusual and delicious. The sea bass en papillote also excels. Deserts and a complete wine list round out the great interest and variety provided by this restaurant.