Joel’s Chophouse

Our visit to Joel's Chophouse brought forward mixed feelings. The service itself was phenomenal, the staff were very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is calming but the lighting is a bit too dim for my taste. The pork belly appetizer was good but I've definitely had better at Vietnamese shops I've gone to but overall it was good nice crunch on the outside & juicy texture inside. I was disappointed with the lobster bisque soup. I would call it a tomato bisque soup because that is what I tasted above everything. I've had the pleasure of trying a few lobster bisque soups & this did not live up to the standards of calling itself that and I was not particularly fond of the odd bowl it came served in. The hot seafood platter was very enjoyable & the taste of the sauce was superb. The only negative aspect of it is that the lobster was a tad bit overcooked and dry but the mussels & scallops were wonderful. Overall I'd say 3/5 since some items were not to our liking and for the price I expected better.

Well, if it was up to my buddy, this would be a 1 star review.Quality/Quantity - The complimentary bread was underwhelming, see picture. At minimum, warm it up and serve it with some soft salted butter. Well actually, the whipped butter was pretty good. It was light and fluffy. Some sprinkled sea salt might have taken it to the next level.Pan Roast Spanish Octopus - A little chewier than I preferred. I enjoy a crispy crunch for the outer skin and a tender interior. This did not have the crispy outside.Bone in Filet Mignon - Healthier choice of the two (bone in ribeye). If you are following, you KNOW I almost always get the ribeye. And guess what, I should have gotten the ribeye... The filet was not bad, but again, I know I would have enjoyed the ribeye so much more. The steak was also cooked more medium than I would have preferred; it should have been medium rare.Mushroom Risotto Entree - This was just okay. What made it better was adding the roasted oyster side dish to it.Roasted Oyster Mushrooms - Good side dish. Slight kick. This was actually the best part of the meal. Well, the wine was good also.Dessert - Trio Fruit Sorbet; I rarely get dessert and again, I should not have this time either. The champagne in the sorbet must be of a lower budget. I had a hard time drinking it.Goldeneye Pinot Noir - Complimented our meal well.Atmosphere - Beautiful build out. The place is new, modern, hip, etc.Looks as if they spent quite a bit of $$ here.This location is a few minutes away from the strip, but an easy rideshare away.Strict dress code, see pictures. The only restaurant on this trip that I dressed up for.DJ - The music was a little too loud for this type of atmosphere. I said hi to the DJ as I walked in but he ignored me.Service - Wine tasting - Wednesdays, which was today. The majority of the team was focused on this. DJ, executive chef, etc. So the rest of the customers (6 tables) were ignored. We had one waiter and one busboy.At the end, when my buddy was SO ready to leave, we could NOT flag one person to get our check. He wanted me to NOT leave a tip. I of course still left one.Price - $300 + more generous tip than deserved.Owner Comment - Congrats on your opening this year. I see that you have invested so much $$ at this location and the service and quality should reflect the atmosphere. You also have some really good daily incentives to come back. Let me think about it.

This was overall a pretty good experience with some caveats and room for improvement. Reservations are suggested and can be easily made on their website. They do have live entertainment on Saturday evenings for a couple of hours. However, you have to pay for this - $15 per person when you make your reservation. I've dined at a lot of establishments that offer live entertainment, but I've never been asked to pay for it. Having said that, the entertainment was quite good. Great music and songs from Sinatra that made you think of old Vegas. The interior is very aesthetically pleasing but offers little privacy. It felt like eating in a ballroom. No private booths. The interior is also very white and bright which makes it feel less intimate. The service was honestly not terribly good. There was one server for the whole restaurant, and he did not seem very knowledgeable. Virtually any question we asked was met with a blank stare. For example, they were out of two of their speciality cocktails. We asked which other drinks were similar. Deer in the headlights look. The response was similar when we asked about various menu items. Service was also very slow and inattentive. Water glasses remained empty for long periods of time. Additionally, the menu we were presented on Saturday evening seemed different from their menu online and seemed to have fewer choices than what was posted on their website. Their menu features a variety of steaks and classic Italian dishes. Strangely their filet mignon is only offered as a 12 ounce bone in offering which is not what I was looking for. I much prefer a smaller boneless cut as most strip steakhouses offer. Complimentary assorted breads are served with the meal, and these were quite good. We had the shrimp cocktail to start. This was fairly good with plump and fresh shrimp and a tasty sauce. For an entree I had the chicken Marsala. This was a very delicious dish with a tasty and not overly sweet sauce. The pasta seemed rather tough and undercooked, however. For dessert I had the grand marnier soufflé. This was pleasant but honestly lacked any significant grand marnier flavor. Not bad but far from amazing. Overall this experience featured fairly tasty food but lackluster service with good entertainment (which you will be charged $15 per person for).

Went here on Thursday with my husband for 35% off locals night! Beautiful decor and atmosphere, lovely velour seats, and great views of the Strip from the floor to ceiling windows. Excellent service from the mostly 20s staff who were professional, courteous and friendly, they clearly love their jobs! The food was delicious, although the steak was a bit fatty and the buttery mashed potatoes were not buttery. This is definitely an excellent place for date night or to impress visiting family and friends, but only if you have discounts because it's pricey. You can also enjoy a great comedy show next-door, which is what we did!

We decided to celebrate our 33rd Anniversary at this fabalous resturant and again we were so impressed with the decor, staff, price and the quality of the drinks and food. This resturant and staff out does itself everytime we visit, it is a hidden Las Vegas gem. The have great daily specials (e.g. 50% off Fridays, Tomahawk Tuesdays, etc. - see my photo or check their website). The food is simply delicious here. We had split the wedge salad, larger hot seafood platter, and buttery mash which was more than enough for us both. The resturant split the salad for us which was nice and their complimenty bread is great. The hot seafood platter was a great selection of lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels (Saturday night was 50% off selected seafood dishes that included this hot platter). The buttery mash potatoes were devine and probably the best we have had. And we love the wedge salad and the kitchen even split it for us in the kitchen. We love how beautiful amd romatic the inside of this resturant, and the staff is so friendly and attentive (our primary server Haylie, who we have had before, was the best). It was also nice that they knew through our reservations it was our anniversary and our accknowleged it and at the end of dinner brought a nice little anniversary dessert (see my photos). The Blushing Berry Crush drink my wife was also great. Overall, we had a wonderful and amazing evening and definately will be returning in the future. After dinner we visited Vita Bella also in the Ahern and enjoyed some great karaoke entertaiment.

Happened upon this wonderful spot thanks to the Sommelier Series led by charismatic Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey. The mushroom risotto was Devine! Great service, inside the lovely Ahern boutique hotel. Call or check eventbrite for the weekly series. It is a great opportunity for marketing, mingling and wine tasting.

I've been to many steakhouses in Vegas and other places and I can confirm that what I had at Joel's Chophouse last night was one of the best steak dinners I've ever had. The steaks we ordered were perfectly seasoned and cooked, and so were the delicious sides! The complimentary bread was also very soft and enjoyable to eat. The cocktails were excellent! Joel's Chophouse is beautifully decorated and a great place for date nights or special dinners with family, friends, and/or significant others. It's nice and cozy inside and you're treated to a bit of a view of the strip. Good service! Joel's Chophouse definitely delivered!

A couple of girlfriends met me for a fabulous dinner at this restaurant. Tuesday night is $100 off their AMAZING 44 oz Australian wagyu tomahawk steak. We decided to try this selection and the 3 of us ladies indulged together. It was beautifully presented and was such a large portion that we actually had left overs to take home. The dish is accompanied by whipped potatoes which were delicious by very heavy. Suffice it to say we did not devour this side dish. Our waiter Leo was amazing as well. Took care of all our beverage needs even though one of our ladies changed her mind on her drink selection several times !! He handled it with grace. We also shared a chopped salad which was also outstanding and short rib arancini which was to die for !!! The complimentary bread and honey chili butter was so delicious. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a wonderful view of the strip from every table (even though this is off the strip. Great place for a formal gathering if you're interested !!

My visit resulted was on a Tuesday evening as we were next door at the grand opening of the new Vita Bella wine bar next door.We checked in with the hostess bar to see if they had availability for a party of 3. The restaurant was at 1/3 capacity. She asked if our whole party was here and we told her the last member was finishing his drink next door.We waited at the bar and when our party was present we informed the hostess. Another hostess (her supervisor?) informed us that she inputted our name in her system and it will now be a 15 minute wait?We were puzzled but were fine hanging at the bar. We had 4 other friends coming from Vita Bella who wanted to get one more drink with us before we had dinner.The hostess bar told my 4 friends that the bar was at capacity? All 7 of us were puzzled. They allowed them to sit with us before we had dinner and order cocktails.Eventually we made it to our table while our other 4 friends stayed at the bar and ordered more cocktails. Below is what I ate that evening.Lobster BisqueCreamed SpinachRoasted Oyster MushroomsNew Zealand Rack of LambThe food was tasty and the kitchen did well. I enjoy the ambiance of the open dining area with a great view of the Strip. The bar is gorgeous looking and well stocked.This restaurant has so much potential. If the service improves I'd bet this restaurant would have a lot of repeat business. The restaurant choices in Vegas is vast and I'm hoping Joel's Chophouse pulls a 180 and reaches it's full potential. We'll try one more time in the future. Cheers!

We had such a great meal here. We were a party of five. We went on Friday to take advantage of the 50% off steaks.The group had various items such as rib cap, lobster mac & cheese, asparagus, new potatoes, scallops, lobster and wedge salad and everyone was very, very happy. Drinks were unique and tasty and the service was attentive and accurate.The bonus was the small classic car show across the street.Can't wait to get back here!