Louisa Moore
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Most people sleep on the Charcoal Room at Palace Station, and I can't understand why. This is one of our favorite Stations Casinos restaurants, and we love to spend our players club points here. It's a restaurant with a nice atmosphere, terrific service, good prices, and great food. What's not to love about that?
We dine here a few times a year (and have been coming for years), and we've never had a bad or disappointing meal. On holidays, they sometimes have special menus, and they accept reservations through Open Table.
The décor is what I'd call "modern old school Vegas." The walls are lined with curved, red booths, and it's contemporary yet comfortable. Since this is a local's casino restaurant, the dress code is "come as you are." I've seen everything from shorts and baseball hats to fancy suits and dresses. You will be comfortable in whatever attire you choose. (I normally wear a nice top and jeans and feel perfectly dressed).
The menu is limited but filled with great choices. I don't eat red meat, and I usually opt for the salmon. It's tasty and well-prepared, and I've always been happy with that dish. Hubby gets the steak and raves about it, especially in relation to the price and quality. Other items that I love are the new mashed yams (they are topped with a gigantic homemade marshmallow!), the macaroni and cheese (you can never go wrong with noodles and cheese), and the shrimp cocktail (so fresh and one of the best things on the menu). The special steak sauces are tasty too, and the complimentary bread basket is one of my favorites (pretzel rolls for the win)!
The service here is professional and prompt, and it rivals some of the finer and more expensive Strip steak houses. The difference is, the Charcoal Room isn't stuffy. Friendly and welcoming, the servers go out of their way to make your experience a nice one.
If you haven't been here in years, give the place a try. It's a gem that caters to locals, and is the perfect spot for a nice evening out.