This was our first visit to The Cosmopolitan, and my mom and I had previously viewed the menu online before we left San Antonio to see what/where we would eat in this beautiful new hotel/casino. We were looking for something that was more casual and not too expensive, because we knew we'd be doing a lot of eating at different places and we wouldn't be able to use our Player's Club points from CET (Caesars Entertainment, formerly HET, or Harrah's Entertainment), which we tend to do more often than not.
We decided to have dinner at Holstein’s on the 2nd floor; or, as my mom refers to it, “The Pink Cow”. This was by far my favorite meal of the trip! My friends Claire and Terri warned that it might be too loud in the restaurant because they sometimes have a DJ playing inside, but we were seated in an area that was fairly quiet and afforded great views for people-watching both inside and outside the restaurant.
The restaurant itself is open on three sides, with modern art and a large, pink cow decorating the entryway. The booths and tables are large and comfortable, giving you lots of room to spread out and relax if you so choose.
I wish I’d gotten the name of our waiter, because he was very good, and a cutie to boot. He made recommendations on wines, asked about the types of food we liked to help us make our decisions, joked with us and flirted with a cute little girl at the table across from us. He was always walking by and checking on us, and we really enjoyed the attention. Who wouldn't?
A complimentary appetizer of Truffle Oil Popcorn, served in a tin bucket, was presented while we made our decisions. It was very good, and quite addicting. I liked this as an appetizer because it was not heavy or overly filling, and it was just enough for the three of us to enjoy.
My cousin and I ended up getting two orders of the absolutely mouth-watering Lobster Rolls, which were served on two snack-sized, toasted rolls, brimming with a lobster mixture that features a delicious chive aioli dressing. The two rolls were about the size of a sandwich when placed side-by-side, so they are not overly small OR large, and were just right for this meal. I selected some very creamy, slightly tart coleslaw as my side "dish", and my cousin opted for French fries. The serving of fries were more than ample, but the coleslaw was served in a very small cup, and I wished for more of it. If I'd known how small it was I might have ordered an extra serving! Still, it was a delicious meal, and it was listed in the 'Small Buns' section of the menu.
My mom decided on an order of the extremely cheesy Philly Cheese Steak Rolls off of the ‘Snacks’ section of the menu. She also decided to get French fries with her meal, and she had a large serving to match my cousin's. The cheese was oozing out of the rolls, and it was quite hot. She enjoyed the rolls immensely. I had a few of the French fries from both sides, and they were nice and crunchy on the outside.
My mom and my cousin each had a glass of Seven Deadly Zins (wine) with their meal, but I opted for water because I'd already had two glasses of wine at a meet a little earlier. We were quite happy with the whole experience, and I look forward to going again and trying something new. My cousin picked up the tab, but I did ask what the damage was: $99+tip was not bad at all.
I was unable to get any photos of our dishes because my camera died as I was getting ready to take photos of the food. I had inadvertently left my camera on while I was texting my daughter about the cute waiter, and it refused to come back on again. Sorry, guys. You can look up photos of the foods offered at yelp.com, along with over 140 reviews of the restaurant to date:
All in all, it was a great experience; very relaxing, affordable, and entertaining. I give the restaurant, the food, and our experience there a 8.5. Delicious!
Holsteins is open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., and Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Visit their website at http://www.holsteinslv.com/ to check out their menu, or call 702.698.7940 for reservations. Reservations are recommended for large parties, but we did not have one and were able to walk up and be seated immediately.
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