16 Years the Palms N9NE steak house was the hipster place to
dine on oversized Tomahawks and boozy cocktails alongside Hollywood A-listers
and moneyed moguls. Now that iconic space is home to Scotch 80 Prime still
under the direction of chef Barry S. Dakake along with executive sous chef Marc
Purdy formerly of Alize.
The newly appointed steak house gives nod to the
historic Scotch 80’s, a community that strives to preserve a cherished neighborhood
in the city of Las Vegas. Unlike the preservation quest of the Scotch 80’s
community, Scotch 80 Prime may be the next leader in the new image, concept and
feel of a Vegas Steak House.
Scotch 80 Prime carries a fresh, upbeat dining outlook, one
that emits playfulness, innovation with provocative drinks, décor and dining style. With StationCasinos multimillion dollar renovation of the Palms hotel there is a lot at
stake in creating an alluring venue for
the new wave of millennial diners along with loyal locals and trendy
tourists. Scotch 80 Prime is a thoughtfully designed space with a culinary
program that enlivens and entertains all the senses.
Walking into the entrance way, holographic flowers appear to
float along the long corridor leading
forward into a spacious lounge area abutted by windows and a small outdoor
patio with plenty of causal seating.
The stunning back-lit bar carries an
extensive whiskey collection, a well-appointed wine-list and creative cocktails.
Geometric patterned marble flooring , lots of glass and mirrors accented with
three dimensional pentagonal lighting fixtures allows a continual flow of
light, air and pattern into this once austere dining space.
Controversial, modern
and contemporary art pieces by Jean Michel Basquait, Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol,
and Bronx graffiti artist, John “Crash Mato’s have been carefully curated to spark the
imagination while one is busy pleasing the palate. Comfortable neutral colored
leatherette banquettes and open seating plays well in this upscale casual
atmosphere.
The soothing yet subtlety edgy atmosphere is the setting for
meal sharing and great conversation. Begin with Chef Dakake’s creative take on
the seafood tower. The traditional icy
layered presentation is now mesquite fired with warm hearty portions of Alaskan
King crab, Maine lobster, sea scallops, white Mexican shrimp, Spanish octopus
and little neck Clams.
The Bacon Best starter of sweet, salty savory bites of
Nueske’s bacon lathered in a chocolate root beer glaze and spicy pecan brittle
could be enjoyed before or after a meal.
For those wanting to indulge in fresh
vibrant greens, The Spazz salad consisting of
local Urban Seeds seasonal lettuce varieties intermingle with bay blue
cheese crumbles and sweet and spicy sherry vinaigrette is available along with tantalizing
meaty menu items.
Discriminating diners can find their selection in three categories:
Prime, Prime Dry Aged and Pasture Raised.
From a Classic New York Strip or a savory sliced Porterhouse offered
alongside a Creekside Farms Tomahawk Ribeye or the indulgent A5 Japanese Kobe,
there is a something for every meat lover at the table.
The menu “Add-On’s”
bestows an alchemic touch to the plate and palate. A generous grating of seasonal
truffles or sautéed Hudson Valley Foie Gras elevates the culinary experience. Sides
come ala-carte and are worth sharing. Old
school cream corn or the Heart Stopping Potato Puree will make the meal
complete.
Always save room for dessert,
especially the interactive crowd pleaser, the Fire & Ice banana split
served tableside with plenty of fiery flare and gooey toppings. Complete your
culinary journey through this new neighborhood of dining spots with a hand shaken
or stirred cocktail from the roving classic cocktail cart. Scotch Prime 80 is
the place that hopes to make you apart of the Palms dining community for years to come.
