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On the first night of our stay at MGM Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Missippi, my friend, Elaine, and I were treated to a wonderful dinner at the Chicago Steakhouse. The Chicago Steakhouse is the premier restaurant at the resort. If you ever get a chance to go to MGM Gold Strike Casino, you have got to eat here.
Elaine and I arrived just a bit early for our dinner party. There were ten guests in all. I was the only blogger there, the other writers were journalists with newspapers and magazines. We had a private dining room in the restaurant.
Dinner started out with a glass of wine. I asked for Riesling, which is my favorite. I am fond of sweet wines, and this one was perfect! Next, there was a small bite brought out, which was made with crab and asparagus. Delicious!
Appetizers were delivered to the table after the small bite. I ordered, what else?, the crab cakes. OH MY WORD! Fabulous! Elaine also had the crab cakes, and the guy sitting next to me did too. These crab cakes had large bits of crab and were seasoned just right. The sauce was so good, too. The chef gave me the recipe, which I will share in another post (with permission, of course).
My salad was another one of my favorite things. Beef Steak & yellow tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella & red onions, aged balsamic, EVO & a basil pesto. The tomatoes in this salad tasted so good! Vine ripened, full of summer flavor, and juicy. Everyone at the table remarked at how pretty this salad was. Other salad selections included Chopped Salad, Grilled or Traditional Caesar Salad, The Wedge, or Spinach Salad. All of the sounded so good in the menu description, but you know me, it’s going to be a mozzarella salad if one is on the menu.
Up until the entree was served, I thought I was in restaurant heaven. All my favorite things were served to me, and it all tasted so very good. I could have gone back to my room, full and satisfied even if there was nothing else to eat at that dinner. But then? A Bone-In Ribeye Steak with King Crab Legs was set before me, and I was just amazed! I have never, and I mean NEVER, had a steak that I did not need a knife to cut. This steak was fork tender, cooked to perfection just the way I like it and was so full of flavor.
At this point, I have to tell you, that even if you are not a gambler, have no desire to ever drop a quarter into a slot machine, or bet a dollar on roulette, if you are ever in the area of Tunica, you must go to the MGM Gold Strike Casino to have dinner at the Chicago Steakhouse. And, I am not even to dessert yet. I could not eat all of the steak. I felt so sad leaving what I didn’t eat there in the restaurant. I was always a member of the Clean Plate Club growing up, but this time, I just couldn’t do it.
Fig Crème Brulee, Mint Gremolata, Bleu Cheese
Elaine’s entree was Lamb Chops with Fig Crème Brulee, Mint Gremolata, and Bleu Cheese. It looked so beautiful on the plate, and she said it was so tender and delicious, too. That looks like mashed potatoes it was served with.
Finally, we were served our dessert. Mine was Creme Brulee Cheesecake. Just like everything else served at this meal, it was perfect, and tasted so good! The guy to my left ordered the Chocolate Cake:
Five layers of devil’s food chocolate cake, and chocolate frosting. Any questions? I thought not. Along with a great cup of coffee, a perfect ending to a perfect meal. Thank you, MGM!
You can see the menu for The Chicago Steakhouse here. Reservations are recommended. Call 662-357-1225 for table reservations or reserve your table online.
P.S. if you think I am gushing about this meal, then you really do have to go try it for yourself. So So good!
Wowza, look at that food. I want that chocolate cake!!
Every part of this looks amazing. The entrees look delicious. AND THAT CAKE!
Doesn’t it look amazing? The chocolate is calling to me!
All the food looks amazing especially the chocolate cake. I would love to go for a long weekend.
I should have probably eaten something before opening up this post.WOW. Such delicious looking food! If I ever visit that area I will be sure to go there to eat! YUM!
Wow seriously loving your trip. The food looks amazing!
Everything looks and sounds amazing! All of the amazing food I get to sample is one of my favorite reasons to travel.
Oh my it all looks so amazing. I am drooling over that ribeye right now and that salad looks perfect. I can’t wait to see the recipe for the crab cakes.
That presentation is so nice! I would have definitely gone for the creme brulee cheesecake too!
ooo that looks yumm. We will e heading that way in a few months. I will check this out.
I am just drooling over all the marvelous dishes you each experienced. I live in Las Vegas and know first hand just how wonderful MGM properties can be!
The food looks absolutely wonderful! I wish I could have tried it.
The food looks so tasty! The cheesecake is my favorite!
The foods all look fantastic! I’ll have to check out the restaurant if I ever get there for sure!
Five layer devil’s food cake! Oh and look at all the other food that was served!!!!
Now that was quite the meal. It all looks so good and what a way to end a meal with that awesome cake!
Wow – this just looks like an amazing place to eat! I am seriously drooling and need to schedule a trip just for the food!
Oh boy. All that good looks incredible. That cake, oh boy! Now I’m hungry. Looks like a lovely place to stop and enjoy a nice meal!
Mmm, I love all the photos! That layered chocolate cake looks incredible!
Oh wow!! What amazing meals! I would love to take a girls trip to Las Vegas.
Oh my gosh, all that delicious food! Next time, invite me too 🙂
Oh man, that food looks incredible. I’d love to try that Tomato & Mozzarella Salad. YUM!
OMG! Everything sounds and looks so amazing. I probably gained 5 pounds just reading this post, but it was worth it 😉
That looks like my kind of restaurant! The food looks amazing, and I would be gushing about it too!
The food looks great. I would have gone for the chocolate cake for sure!!
That looks heavenly! I need a trip!
Wow, the meals are so beautifully plated! I would love to try the steak or dessert!
We’re always looking for vacation destinations!
Steak sounds amazing right now!!! Sounds like you had a great time!
Sometimes when my food comes out all spectacular and gorgeous like that I have a hard time eating it. Some chefs are pure artists and I hate to wreck their creations!
Wow, the food looks incredible! I definitely want some of that chocolate cake! Was it as yummy as it looked?
That food looks delicious. What a fun place for a girlfriend getaway!
give me that creme brule cheesecake! OMG I am going to Vegas in August so I definitely need to check this out!
That looks like a great place to visit. That chocolate cake must be a big hit!
I just went to a wedding at MGM this past weekend! Everything looks fantastic!