Bob S.
Yelp
The Las Vegas Yacht Club opened last November in the space formerly occupied by the Seafood Shack and Mojito Bar at the TI Hotel and Casino.
It appears they upgraded the menu, but not much else. The restaurant's décor is the same as the Seafood Shack's. Craig Taylor is the Executive Chef at the TI.
Let's be upfront, the Yacht Club isn't a high-end seafood restaurant like Eddie V's, Ocean Prime or Oceanaire. But it does serve delicious comfort food in a casual setting that would appeal to a local family or out-of-towners. The $65 average tab per person, might make sense on the Vegas Strip, but seems a tad high for families.
Service is really important to me. It's more than taking our order and checking in. For example, does the server build a relationship with our guests, do they provide outstanding menu knowledge and recommendations. Unfortunately, our Yacht Club server didn't excel in those areas.
We had some hits and some misses with our dinner:
- The broth for the Saffron Mussels had an odd taste, almost like a low-quality white wine was used
- Caesar Salad was awesome, a large portion of romaine that can be shared easily by two or three diners
-Sea Scallops with Angel Hair was another large portion, super rich and filling
- Fish & Chips is another classic on the Yacht Club menu, with plenty of beer battered cod for the largest appetite
- The pan-fried Salmon was dry and bland
- Street Carrots is a creative name for a side, but it failed to attract much interest from our group
If I make it back, I'd order one of two signatures: Seven Seas (with lobster meat, clams, shrimp, mussels and scallops in a lobster tomato broth) or the Seafood Risotto (clams, shrimp, mussels and scallops).