Orla

I will say that I went to Orla with very high expectations, having studied the menu and knowing it was a Michael Mina establishment.Let's just say, I was very pleasantly surprised, and the executive chef delivered on all counts.It is refreshing when your expectations are met, and then exceeded.We had a truly wonderful meal.The seafood was outstanding.The food was absolutely stunning: a lovely marriage of fresh seafood, unique spicing, and fresh bright flavors.The dishes balanced texture, brightness, and acidity very well.I highly recommend the whole branzino, and the octopus.Decor was very contemporary, but so modern it bordered on non-descript.The trees are a welcome aspect of greenery inside a loud and bustling casino.Parking is casino structure, and very close.As a seasoned foodie from the Bay Area, this place lace is definitely worth your attention.Well done...

Idk how I've walked past Orla time after time but never went inside. Especially because they have such a beautiful bar you would think I would be the first one in. I honestly had low expectations, not because the food looked bad or anything but just because Mandalay Bay has so many amazing restaurants that at least one of them has to be bad . I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't bad and left me wanting more. Hamachi Crudo was "Interesting" it was seasoned more than others I've had in a good way. Didn't really expect that burst of flavor but it was a nice surprise. What I didn't like AT ALL, was the saffron rice. It was all around just not good. The macaroni and octopus were FANTASTIC. I could order 3 of each and that would be my entree and I would be fine. The 2 things that STOLE THE SHOW were the red snapper & the olive oil cake. Snapper was perfectly seasoned and every bite melts in your mouth. I'm a huge dessert person and this is now one of my favorite desserts! Whenever I'm at the tables I'll pull up to Orla to get a cake to go. Get that Saffron Rice a little better and I'll update my 4 star to a 5

I was originally really excited to try this restaurant ever since I read about the restaurant opening because of the unique idea of Michael Mina's take on fine dining Mediterranean food. While the food was okay and tasted fine, it wasn't that impressive or notable especially for the cost. But the real disappointment was the service. A rude interaction with the hostess was not the best first impression. But then it was followed by some of the worst service I've received at a fine dining establishment (little to no contact with us by our server as well as both our server and one of the restaurant's manager seeming overwhelmed and didn't seem like either wanted to be there.) The only saving grace for the service presented to us was the wonderful support staff (food runner and busser, they were both wonderfully attentive and seemed thrilled to tell us about the food they were dropping off. Overall, I would not return and would definitely not recommend to others.

This food was on another level! I got something so simple but it was so delicious! I paired it with a spritz that was so lightly balanced and flavorful that I had to get another one! The restaurant is gorgeous and gives you a vibe like you are out of the country! The service was great as well Minus a few hiccups when they got busy but the manager came over and made sure that we were taken care of! He even bought me a salad on the house when my two friends were eating a salad and I did not order one for dinner that night. Highly recommend it.

Quality/Quantity - One of our favorite meals on this trip.This would have been a 5 star review if it was not for the wrong charges on the check.We chose the $125 tasting menu today with the $79 wine pairing.Appetizers - Marinated Big Eye Tuna (they substituted tuna with tomatoes/salsa for my buddy who has allergies), The Greek, Whipped Chickpea Hummus with Pita - All was good. The whipped chickpea was almost like whipped cream.Pasta Course - Toasted Orzo with Spicy Duck Ragout & Macaroni Bechamel - I enjoyed the orzo more.Family Style - Char Grilled Branzino (the chef gave my buddy a larger Kabab Platter due to his fish allergies), Saffron Rice, Pita Bread, Grilled Asparagus - All of which was good.Dessert - Orla Rice Pudding & Olive Oil Semolina Cake - I enjoyed the rice pudding more. Also an amazing and generous wine pairing, see pictures.Actually, I would have enjoyed this dinner even more if we did not go to happy hour at Beerhaus right beforehand...Atmosphere - Same/similar format as the previous restaurant. We have spent many nights at their circular bar in previous years with the previous business. Service - Good overall. But still was never told why or how all our charges were different from the menu prices. They did correct it.Price - $442 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since opening this January (2024). Congrats to all of Michael Minas' 30+ restaurants.

You have to try the Orla Experience!!! It is a little pricey, but if you're not too familiar with Mediterranean food, and you want to splurge on vacation, why not?The Experience is a 4-course premium-shared menu created by Chef Michael Mina consisting of large portions, choice proteins, exotic spices, and excellent customer service. It is an opportunity to try new dishes and or re-discover old favorites with optional wine pairings.The restaurant is located inside Mandalay Bay, and the ambiance is beautifully styled with a warm and inviting Mediterranean decor. Treat your self or someone special, and visit Orla.

Since my first review, I have been to Orla a few more times, and I have taken the liberty of trying a few of the different fish options. While they were all good, nothing tops the Branzino in my opinion. As a matter of fact I've gone and tried Branzino at four other restaurants on the strip since I had it at Orla earlier this year, and while a couple come close, nothing on the strip has beat it! And I'm going to reiterate that the mango tart is one of the best desserts ever! Can't wait to get back!

Located in the Mandalay Bay, Orla provided a lovely spot for a romantic dinner. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and service was excellent. We really enjoyed the experience! We had the following:- Chilled lobster salad: Large lobster pieces combined with the mango, avocado and a delicious sauce made this a refreshing start to our meal. - Saganaki: The table side flambé provided a dramatic presentation of this pan-seared Greek cheese with wild mushroom. Very tasty when devoured immediately but once it cools down, it tasted like fried mozzarella sticks so definitely eat this quickly.- Urfa dusted big eye tuna: This was a nice surprise! Our server brought us this complimentary dish as our entree was taking a bit longer than anticipated. Delicious fried falafel with tahini, salad and tuna.- Phyllo-Crusted Petrale Sole: The puréed potato and English cream encircled a delicious pool of caviar cream. Unfortunately the sole tasted like fish fry and was the only reason for a 4 star versus 5 star experience.

WSOP Day 28 - 5am, 25/25 PLO at Aria then A SOLO NIGHT OFF!!!The newest Michael Mina restaurant, opened in January 2024 FINALLY showcases the flavors of the chef's birthplace, Egypt. It's impressive.To begin, the G&T is outstanding. Hendrick's gin is cryo-infused with cucumber, mint, juniper, grapefruit, and black lemon greatly boosting the natural characteristics of the gin. Dried capers, black lemon, and fresh citrus zest garnish. The flavor is so complex it bests the former champion, the Ultimate from Jose Andres.To pair, the "royal caviar fateer". Think of a puff pastry tart shell filled with clotted cream, chives, dill and all topped with caviar; sublime. Tip: opt for 1/2oz of caviar to prevent it becoming overly salty. The chilled lobster salad, one of the best. Perfectly cooked lobster tail and claw meat is cut into bite-size pieces and paired with blistered sweet peppers, fresh mango and ripe avocado all dressed with an Egyptian spiced mango coulis. Perfectly balanced, extremely refreshing.Finally, the whole (head removed) oven roasted red snapper is a must. The thick, perfectly cooked snapper is sat atop a bed of sliced yukon gold potatoes and fennel. It is topped by a spiced tomato and pepper sauce along with halved kalamata olives. Extraordinarily juicy and tender throughout. This is one of the best prepared fish dishes in Vegas. The portion is gigantic and could be shared by two people.Outstanding 1500 selection wine book. Lots of hidden gems. Good selection offered by the glass. Vegas resort markup.Attentive, friendly service. It will get busy at the bar during conventions.Orla is unique in it's creativity and in every respect showcases the talents of Michael Mina. Destination worthy.

Celebrated my aunt's birthday in Vegas and had dinner here. Beautiful but dimly lit restaurant with great service. It's a nice place to splurge while in Vegas or for a special date night! The "bread, spreads and pickles" ($4/person) was a great start to the meal. I opted for the chargrilled branzino which was served with steamed greens and topped with a lemon vinaigrette. The branzino was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin; and the fish was moist and buttery...so delicious.