3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas NV 89122
(702) 891-7318
www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants
Type of food: Steaks, Fresh Fish, and Vegetables
Location: Studio Walk inside the MGM Grand
Hours of operation: Sun & Mon 6:00-10:00; Tue - Thu 5:30-10:00; Fri & Sat 5:30-10:30
Unique selling proposition: The menu, which appeals to heavy meat eaters and strict vegetarians alike, is fully a la carte and family style allowing guests to craft their own menu for themselves and their guests to share and enjoy. Unlike other steak houses, craftsteak builds upon Tom Colicchio’s idea that dinner should showcase only the finest and purest ingredients prepared with the least amount of interference. Produce comes from artisan farmers, direct from the Santa Monica Farmers Market.
Kobe beef from the USA, Australia and Japan is served on a regular basis. American Kobe Beef cattle grow slowly and naturally, there are no growth promoting hormones or animal by-products in the feed. Cattle are fed a natural diet of barley, golden wheat straw, alfalfa hay, and Idaho potatoes.
Year opened: 2001
Year last renovated: 2008
Number of tables: 70
House specialties: There are between 25 and 30 meat selections roasted, grilled or braised on a daily basis. Vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes and grains account for over 35 items on any given day between appetizers and side dishes. Fresh fish, Alaskan king crab and Maine Lobster help round out the menu. craftsteak boasts the largest Kobe Beef selection in all of Las Vegas.
Décor: The architecture and design of craftsteak by Bentel & Bentel Architects, balances noble materials - bronze, leather - with plain ones - rough plaster, muslin - in order to augment the inherent qualities in each. Like the food, the design allows each material to “speak” clearly, while celebrating the artisanry involved in its construction. In total, the spare forms and reduced material palette of the architecture and design underscore and support the uncomplicated nature of the food and service at craftsteak.
Wine list: Over 1000 selections strong focus on California Cabernet and Bordeaux
Average price, bottle of wine: $50-$100
Average price, bottle of best wines: $50-100
Awards: Tom Colicchio’s professional accomplishments include two James Beard awards and the New York Times has awarded him 3 stars on numerous occasions. Craftsteak Las Vegas has been awarded four-diamonds by AAA. Craftsteak was awarded Las Vegas Life Magazine’s Epicurean Award for best new restaurant 2003 and best steakhouse in 2005. craftsteak was the first and best new style steakhouse in Las Vegas according to Details magazine. It has been ranked 6th by Playboy magazine and 2nd by Saveur Magazine for steakhouses in the USA. It is the only steakhouse from Las Vegas to be nominated.
Main dining room / regular menu service available to groups? Yes
Maximum group size for main dining room / regular menu service: 15
Average price per person / dinner / regular menu: $50-100
Number of private dining rooms: 2 - can be combined to seat up to 72
Largest private dining room: 10 to 40 attendees
Smallest private dining rooms: 10 to 32 attendees
Outdoor dining venue(s)? No
Buyout’s available? Yes
Advance notification required: Yes
Average catering cost, per person, a la carte menu: $60 to $100
In-house audio-visual capabilities? Yes
Group Catering / Sales Manager: Tara Newman
Direct phone line: (702) 891-7433
E-mail: tnewman@lv.mgmgrand.com