Kristi Beber
I've lived in Vegas for 45 years and have never heard of this restaurant. A friend recommended we try it for my birthday dinner. I now can't wait to go back again and again. The atmosphere and ambiance are classic. While there's a quaint bar area in the front, the main dining area in the back overlooks the lake. It's peaceful, romantic, beautiful, and classic elegance. Our waiter for the evening was Skylar. At our age, we've learned to appreciate a skilled waiter as opposed to just a server who takes your order and drops off your food. Skylar's attentiveness and attention to detail was impressive. His knowledge of the menu helped with final meal choices. If you go, request him! Finally, the food. There was not one thing we ordered that we weren't completely impressed with. My husband raved about the charred octopus while I finished off the Nikis Shrimp. We tried each others steak and salmon meals and were equally impressed. Feeling adventurous, we tried the Cauliflower and Raisins. Pure flavor explosion. The cauliflower had almost a candy crunch to the exterior and was served with soft, golden raisins. I could eat that every day. Be brave. Order it. You'll thank me. The perfect ending to a perfect evening was the dessert. Pumpkin Swirled cheesecake, Vanilla Bean Crème brûlée and decaf coffee. I can't say which we enjoyed more. This restaurant has just officially become our new favorite go-to for great food, great service, and a wonderful evening. Side note to this review. We were super impressed with the pricing. They could easily have charged much higher prices for the location, food quality, and service. It's refreshing not to feel price gouged after leaving dinner in an upscale restaurant.
Henry Chung
Would eat here again. The views were pretty and relaxing. There food was delicious. The servers were attentive and nice. They also has a live pianist that added to the ambience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner.
Pamela Ward
This was my first visit to Americana restaurant in Las Vegas on The Lakes. The food was delicious: the steaming hot shrimp ravioli was luscious, legit anchovy Caeser salad with its custom homemade giant crunchy croutons balanced my palette with the light yet lovely authentic salad dressing delicately slathered on top. The sauvignon blanc paired a salmon plate with side ginger carrot glaze and the flavored chicken breast dush went down easily. The server accommodated our move off lakeside seating to an inside atrium linen tablecloth table due to post sunset Fall mosquitos arriving. He was semi-attentive during the meal. He accidentally delivered the glazed salmon that had been ordered specifically ON the side. However, he quickly swapped it within minutes for the correct version. He surprised our birthday guest with a candle-lit cupcake. Was a bit pricey. Not packed. It is surprising upon entering an unexpected walk to dine. The odd, off path entrance and artsy pockety vintage-furniture lined rooms past an old wooden interior bar, then passing a coral and fish aquarium lead to linen dining tables with atrium chandeliers and a lake view. Overall, it was a good experience. I might return once for a winter dinner view when lake homes may boast colorful holiday lights that reflect on the water.
Margarete Kryk
Last week w celebrated our Post Wedding Brunch at Americana Restaurant in Las Vegas and we want to express our appreciation regarding the service we were offered. It gives us immense pleasure to thank you all for letting us enjoy the party from the very beginning.
The interior and the atmosphere in the restaurant were commendable. It uplifted our mood and inspired us to enjoy it to the fullest. Besides, all of the staff, right from the welcome ladies to the servers were so cordial that we felt a homely appeal. Needless to mention, the party was an excellent memoir to be remembered for a long time.
The food tasted delicious, was properly cooked and presented. We were so happy when our friends expressed that they had an excellent dish and ate up to their full stomach. I would not hesitate to recommend your establishment to any food lover.
Once again thanks the Events Assistant Manager Cecelia for everything she has done to make our brunch a wonderful success.
Sincerely,
Maggie and Anthony
Ken Morgan
The ambiance is wonderful, the wait staff very attentive. Francisco made us feel welcomed and made sure we were comfortable and orders correct. Though we were not seated by the lake we had an excellent view. The Caesar salad had purple romaine with an excellent dressing, the chopped salad was excellent. The teriyaki chicken sandwich was good taste but had a soggy bottom. Try the sorbet dessert. Wow!
Daniella Hirales
The restaurant is beautiful, it was nice dining by the lake. The beef tartare was incredible, so were the braised ribs but the halibut looked nothing like the picture on the online menu and was the only thing I’d call lackluster. Definitely doing the salmon next time if we return !! Also great desserts !!
Manny Carrasco
Awesome place, the food was amazing. Our waiter was awesome. The view on the lake was amazing as were all the fish and turtles we saw. My wife loves this place and that’s why I bring her here.
Nicole Church
Excellent atmosphere, lake view, service and food. To top it all, the pianist is fabulous/ plays outsiding music!!
Des G
Fine dining at the best price! Brunch menu is delicious and such a great value. Sat outside with a view of the desert shores lake, the ducks, beautiful out door awnings and tents. Perfect for a nice spring day! Service was 10000% and it wasn’t pretentious at all. The smoked lox croissant was fancy af, and the pastry basket was definitely worth it. we also got the chicken sandwich with fries— EVERYTHING IS SOO GOOD! including the fresh orange juice. Portions were PERFECT. Highly recommend
D. Burns
We had dinner before sunset in early October outside where the weather was just perfect. Service was excellent and timely.
Food was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Only complaint is the Lobster Mac n Cheese is really only Mac n cheese with 2 bites of lobster, maybe 3 if you are lucky. It was still good but disappointing since we planned on sharing it. For deserts I highly recommend the Creme Brule, oh my goodness.
Bonus:
We watched ducks, fish and turles swimming in the lake while we waited for our food.
Heads Up:
It can get noisy outside because they have wedding receptions at the location next door.
We will definitely return. Great date night or brunch spot.
Alexandra Las Vegas Realtor Nevada Realty Experts
Use your perfect chance to enjoy the outdoor sitting while the weather permits. And don't forget my all-time favorite Nikki's crispy shrimp!
Matthew Lozano
I went for a late valentine's day meal with the wife. Had a great experience. Views are gorgeous of the lake at sunset. Got octopus, swordfish, lobster mac, and venison. All cooked perfectly... especially the octopus. So hard to find a place that knows how to cook octopus. Drinks were great. My old fashioned got brought out in a smoke box.
Service was probably the best I've had to date. Wish I could remember her name. Young asian gal and she had a gentleman partner a little older than her. They were amazing. Made a special occasion even more so.
Nicholas Miller
I feel that the ambiance is the biggest draw! Great genuine water side view, comfortable environment. I think the prices on the food are about 5-10 dollars above what might be charged at a restaurant with less of an ambiance. I enjoyed my brunch and the 20 dollar bottomless mimosa/ other selection of drinks was worth it for me!
Dustin Jones
Good spot for a date or group event. Good bar area also. Definitely wouldn’t say it is affordable for dinner but you pay for food and ambiance. On a nice day, outdoor seating is great. All the food was good, for most part fresh tasting. Only recommendation would be to renovate bathrooms, doesn’t fit the location.
Corina D
It was such an amazing dinner. Food was outstanding 👌 When you order a Steak Diana they prepare it table side. This is a very romantic place to have dinner.
janice
Great for small and large parties. Able to get a party of 15 outside by the man-made lake. Steaks were most popular in our group, right after the fish. Highly recommend most everything, but raw oysters were nothing special. Desserts are decent, but location is great.
Karla S
We will be adding Americana to our list of go-to spots. Great atmosphere, awesome happy hour and the service was spectacular! The burger was cooked spot on and the Jacqueline sauce added a great flavor without being overpowering.
Jacki Freeman
5 Stars ! Service, ambiance, location, view and most importantly the food. The freshest oysters that just melted in your mouth. The salad with fig puree and barata cheese mandarin oranges and candied walnuts was so good I could have made a meal of that alone. Even the rolls along with a special butter blend were top notch. Our main course of braised boneless shortribs with brussel sprouts, mushrooms and carrts on mashed potatoes was an absolute 10! Words can not do this masterpiece justice. I am a bit of a snob with beef usually sticking with filet, bone in rib eye or rack of lamb but the waiter highly recommended this dish and boy am i glad he did. For desert we ordered cheesecake with blood orange sorbet with fresh blueberries & puree. The cheesecake had a crystalized sugar creme brulee loijke topping and was amazing. I can not wait to go back.
Samantha Kolari
Loved it!!! The place was very nice, From the entry way to being seated to our table. The staff was very accommodating. The food and experience is well worth going back to it. We had the Wogu steak dinner for two and I have to say that was very good and entertaining. The chef/owner cooked it tableside, I highly recommend it. It is in Desert Shores so you can see the Lake and the decorations are great. This place is already rated as a top restaurant to dine in. It is Fine dining, Great for going there on a date. I loved it.
Andrea Zambrano
My new favorite spot! Terrific atmosphere , staff and the food is outstanding , very beautiful restaurant with a wonderful patio overlooking the lake. . I recommend this place to everyone!!!
Serena Heuser
My family brought me here for my birthday tonight and I was blown away! Not only is the ambiance and view lovely, but the food and service were outstanding! Dylan was our server and gave us service that was better than some of the finest restaurants on the strip! Thank you to the staff for making my birthday special �
Carla Celosse
We loved everything about our dinner last night. We had a great table by the window to enjoy the beautiful waterfront view. The decor inside the restaurant was beautiful, too. For appetizers we had the Hawaiian tuna sushimi, a platter of the oysters, and the Oysters Rockefeller. All three were delicious. For entrees, we had the braised shortrib and the Wagyu prepared tableside, and both were absolutely delicious!! We shared the creme brulee and had coffee for dessert. Our service was great, and it made for an enjoyable evening out. This was our first time dining here, but we will be back. �
Jerry L Johnson
The service was great and the food was excellent. The lemon tart dessert was perfect and tasted just like my mom's lemon pie that she made from scratch. This is my favorite place to eat and I recommend it to everyone.
Selene Meritahivanui Teahinataorangitautini Apo
Love this place, the setting, the music, the atmosphere, friendly and courtesy service, the view of the lake and the amazing food. Fine dinning at it’s best!
Brandy Chipman-Barrow
Hidden Gem! Atmosphere like no other in Vegas considering it overlooks a lake in the desert and the food is top notch, chef prepared! Happy Hour Rocks with entree dishes and unique handmade cocktails by Fernando all half price!! We walked away full and bragging about our experience to other locals! Fantastic Place!
Rose Hibionada Flores
Our 23rd anniversary was so special because of Chef Steve Blandino and his staff. The service is exceptional together with the food. The added bonus was the view. I can’t put in words how amazing was our food and drinks. We had a 17 year old with us so the bar made her a non alcoholic drink that was just sooo good. We will definitely go back!
Amie Krause-Burge
Definitely romantic, but do NOT go on Valentine’s Day! There is one menu with no options. We should have been informed! (Shellfish allergies or aversion to fish) And the service was horrible. We were not taken care of, or even asked if we wanted drink refills. The Valentines tasters menu was nothing special and over priced!
Tony Gordon
I cannot properly describe the the creative masterpieces that the chef created. We went four our anniversary and every dish was prepared in a way that we have never had before, and for us, that's a good thing. I had grilled octopus with celery root, poblano peppers and cilantro. The octopus was served in one piece which I had not tried before. My wife's appetizer was a golden truffle egg salad with jamon iberico ham and a poached egg wrapped in the center with a hazelnut vinaigrette. I wish I could attach the photos.
Ruel Payumo
This place is really romantic. Great for date night. It feels like I’m not even in Las Vegas. The food is great, must try the octopus. Great service, we’re definitely coming back.
Leslie Sanchez
I've never found a restaurant to call my favorite place I'm in love ! The food was exceptional and the service impeccable!!! Everything the food! service was just amazing � my new favorite restaurant!!!! Thanks guys ��
Sybil Schuman Raiman
Highly recommend. Fabulous food and service. Personal attention from the chef and owner.
Melanie Martinez Johnsen
Love this place! The food is so unique and different from other places. Haven't had a bad selection here. Staff and chef are so caring and warm, you get treated like a guest in their home! Very classy place. You have to try! Bonus is the beautiful lake views!!!! Definitely one of my most favorite places!!
Diane Donovan Vaughn
I love everything about this place, the atmosphere, the Cosmopolitan, the Scallops, the soups, the salad, the heavenly butter, the waiters, the bartender, the chef, the hostess and now it feels like I am trying to remember everyone to thank becuase everyone is fabulous.
Susan Kruizenga Duncan
Wonderful place to dine by the water. Beautiful decor and great atmosphere- quiet so you can converse. Service is top notch and the food is wonderful and freshly prepared. I look forward to trying Sunday brunch. You must try this gem tucked away in Desert Shores.
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