Mark M.
Yelp
CUT, or more properly, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, is definitely upscale. A nicely decorated restaurant that is located within the Venetian Hotel, with a daily menu with some constants but also a changing menu depending on what is fresh and available.
The primary attraction here is steak. Wagyu and other cuts are available. I've had the American Rib Eye and American Wagyu New York Steak, and the steaks were excellent. It seems to be a "thing" with some people that a steak must be cooked a certain way. I don't care; it can be rare, it can be well done, and I'm fine with it; call me a heathen. That being said, I ordered my steaks medium rare both times, and they turned out perfectly. I think a 6 to 9-ounce portion size is fine, but you can request a slightly larger cut for a slight charge.
One time, I ordered my New York Steak with a topping of 'Point Reyes Blue Cheese.' I've included a somewhat blurry photo of that steak in my review, which doesn't do justice to the steak, but you can see the large quantity of blue cheese that smothers the steak. Now, it's my personal experience that when people request blue cheese on their steaks, they are not expecting a tiny dab of it; they're expecting a large quantity of blue cheese - after all, they are blue cheese lovers! And there is no disappointment here. My blurry photo proves that they understand the customer's love of blue cheese.
My dinner partners ordered Filet Mignon cuts and expressed total satisfaction. One of them said it was the best filet mignon they had ever had!
There are the sides you usually expect at a steak restaurant. However, I was most impressed with the Kung Pao Cauliflower. Most people probably react, cauliflower? Really? Ignore that feeling and just order it. I swear, you think you are eating a light meat, like chicken. I don't know what type of cooking sorcery is going on here, but it is the one item on the menu I recommend everyone try.
Desserts are very good. One fruit dessert was on the menu the first time I was here, but it was not on the menu three weeks later, an indication of the changing menu. One of the most popular desserts is the Banana Cream Pie, which pays homage to The Sphere, located next door to the Venetian. I was told people like to film the dessert presentation for later posting on social media.
Service is exemplary. Different people serve you depending on their specialty, drinks, appetizers, desserts, etc. The first time I was here, I counted nine different people interacting with me; the second time, it was seven people.
There was great care when first seated about making sure that there were no special dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, gluten). I don't have any issues, but I know others do, so it's nice that they spend the time verifying any possible issues with each diner.
Lastly, I must mention that this is a premium restaurant with premium prices. If you're careful with what you order, you can have a nice experience for less than $100. In my case, I was here to enjoy myself and spent many times that amount, but no regrets. I had a great experience both times and plan to return here on future trips to Las Vegas.