Crush

Food ordered:
–Sea Bass: Definitely one of the standout items, the sea bass came wrapped in a banana leaf and topped with a minced ginger pesto. Tender and flavorful
–Ricotta Gnocchi: Came highly recommended on Unilocal,did not disappoint — shredded beef was a nice touch
–Lobster Pot Pie: Crust was a bit overdone and actual lobster was a bit sparce
–Alaskan King Crab Risotto:
–New Zealand Lamb Chops
–Sea Scallop Benny: Portions were quite small, good for two
–Wild Mushroom Pizza: One of the more boring and uninspired plates
–One bottle of Pinot Grigio: sommelier was pretty helpful-​but was no where to be found when we wanted recommendations for a second bottle
Overall verdict, definielty stop by if you are staying at the MGM-​good for parties. Obviously one of the more high end places so expect to pay a premium

Unfortunately my experience did not «crush». This is a generous «3». I had an early 6pm saturday reservation. The location was nearly empty. Tapas is no longer on the menu. Lamb chops were delicious. My porterhouse left a lot to be desired. Hostess was excellent and friendly, but otherwise table service was sub par for the price range. I shouldn’t have to wipe the table with my own napkin between servings, or hail servers at this level of establishment when it was clearly empty. Nice ambiance. But we couldn’t wait to leave which was unfortunate. We could’ve easily been talked into another $ 100 in dessert and ports /​cappuccino. I won’t repeat.

Great wine list and yummy small plates. Service was a little fuzzy — the small plates we ordered came out wrong and the server didn’t seem to understand we weren’t ordering small plates AND dinner. The Brussel Sprouts are fantastic, as are the fries.

January 1^st, 2016 – cruised to the MGM late yesterday to watch the fabulous Michael Buble’ and as per usual decided to experience another restaurant that would tickle my discriminating palate. My first choice, refused me admittance since I didn’t have a reservation. It was 5:00. Really? They did me a favor as I happened upon the restaurant CRUSH.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I opted to sit at the bar instead of taking up a table for the large groups that were waiting. I was given a menu with a varied assortment of delectables to choose. I chose the Caesar salad and the Crab Risotto. Both were delicious, however, I didn’t want the consumption of risotto to end. Cooked to perfection!
I will be back to feast again!
Thanks again for a wonderful experience.

Awesome food, great service! I loved the size of the dishes. A place you must try. I won’t talk about price because you are in Vegas!

Absolutely crushed Crush last time I was in Vegas.
They have this cocktail called «Punch, Drunk, Love,» which can best be described as the drink every reality TV star has next to them during their sit-​down interviews.
Something along the lines of mint-​infused Hendricks Gin, Lillet Rosé, fresh watermelon juice, fresh lime juice and a rose petal garnish. I’m going to pretend I didn’t take a picture of its ingredients with the full intention of recreating this majestic cocktail for every girl who ever steps in my apartment. First glass was so good that I decided to go on an impulsive all-​liquid diet solely consisting of ‘family style’ pitchers of this Crush delicacy.
Small plates, tapas style. Come ready to get loose.

I am reducing this review to 1 stars bc as time goes on the more I’m regretting this meal.
1. The menu was misleading bc the prices listed were in the $ 15 – 25 range per item but when We sat down they informed us that they were small plates so 2 – 3 per person was recommended. The menu didn’t say anywhere that they were small plates. So for that much money, I expect the food to be dayum good.
So when.
2. Their French onion soup was fairly large in size and the broth was good. but instead of a nice crusty/​soggy bread covered with oozing provolone cheese, it was a tasteless puff-​pastry kind of cracker with a crispy skin of cheese. Biiiiig disappointment.
3. Their lobster pot pie was a decent size but it only had a top crust which was layers of puff pastry that was too thick to cut. Every time I tried, I just ended up shoving it down into the ramekin and spilling the contents everywhere. So eventually I ended up w/​a dense lump of sort of soggy bread that was still too chewy that I had to pick Around or fish out. This topper would’ve been much better on the soup.
Also, it was way too tarragon-​y. I was informed by the waitress that you could really taste the tarragon but was not told that it overwhelmed all the other flavors. The cream sauce was tasteless and too heavy, tough you did get some lobster flavor at the back end…
While I did get enough to eat, I left three hours later feeling gross and almost $ 60 poorer (wine included).

Don’t let the entrance fool you! This is a really big place. Behind the first tables you see there’s a lot more space and tables. Although tables enough, we ate at the bar. Nice bar man, good vibe.
Because our friend had a flight to catch we were here very early. And that’s a good thing: happy hour! Good value for money on alcholic beverages.
The concept consists of small bites of which you need 2 or 3 depending on how hungry you are. And don’t forget to ask for the vegetarian options. They have a whole menu when you ask for it! My suggestion: put it on the normal menu. More and more people or no vegetarians but choose to eat less meat. And the options are good.
My girlfriend and I both ordered the onion soup. Hot, hot, very hot and average in taste. The vegetarian risotto was perfect. Cooked to perfection. Nice taste. My husband ordered the meatballs. Nice, but he missed the spaghetti or some bread.
Not a place I would go for an nice evening out, but definitly a place I would visited again for a quick bite before going to a show or an evening on the town.
Note: I’m no native speaker. Please forgive any grammar and spelling mistakes.

I’m always surprised at the smaller restaurants in Vegas hotels… Crush was amazing from start to finish. If you can, call or use a reservation app to get on the list a day or two in advance so you won’t be disappointed. Also, the back seating area is private and a bit more quiet. The front seat in the area is open air and louder. Both are awesome depending on what you’re feeling. Good wine list with a variety of choices from small to big… bottles and prices! ;-)

An ice box with below average food and unmotivated servers. They also asked if we were celebrating sth when I made the reservation. We were but I’m not sure why they asked since nothing came of it. No congrats. No drink. No dessert. Not even a better table. So what’s the point of asking?

Amazing food and service!
We dined here as a party of 7 for my cousins birthday and we’re all trying this place for first time as a combination of locals and tourists.
Although the portions are really small, the flavors are incredibly big! Everything was absolutely delicious! We ordered tuna 2 ways, the filet, fehttuchini, sea bass, arugula salad, flatbreads and several desserts including the chocolate make out!
Our server was very attentive and we had several other staff helping out and keeping our drinks filled.
The ambiance is dark and romantic but also has a fun vibe for dining for dinner or late night snacks.
I will be recommending this place and look forward to coming back.

Awesome food! Nice décor! Great service at the bar! Nice craft beers! Cool Vegas dining experience! All of this comes with a nice price tag, but you know that already as your in Vegas baby! Appetizers and drinks for 3 with a tip was about $ 125.00
One night after our conference we were searching for a cool place to chill in the MGM! My Unilocaly friends guided us here and we loved it!
We ordered the French onion soup, sliders, shots, mixed drinks and beers. I don’t recall what else went down as food was great and errr body in Crush was getting tipsy!
For us the staff was awesome as we sat at the bar and décor was somewhat posh lounge ish. I would return here if in back at the MGM and I hope you have as much as we did!

Uhh… Is this real life?
We were staying at the Signature at MGM, so Crush was just a few moving walkways away. We had made reservations for our anniversary dinner, and showed up just after 8pm on a Monday. The host greeted us warmly and seated us at our table. I had mentioned in the reservation that it was our anniversary, so she seated us in a beautiful, quiet corner booth that had an amazing view of the entire restaurant. Cobblestone floors, rustic wooden tables, lush greenery, and super cool Edison bulbs to give the place a dim, warm glow. Our waitress approached us within seconds of sitting down to give us our menus, explained the tapas-​style ordering strategy (2 – 3 dishes per person), and took our drink order. A couple minutes later, she returned to take our food order. Great service and timing on her part. Okay, onto the food:
First up was the heirloom tomato salad. Fresh tomatoes, amazing Buratta cheese, basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette. Pretty much a high-​quality, super-​delicious Caprese salad. Get it.
Next was tuna, two ways. On the right was a citrusy, ponzu-​soaked tuna tartare. On the left was a creamy, sweet seared tuna with avocado cream. Alternate bites between the two and you have an amazing balance of flavors. If you like sushi, get it.
Then came the gnocchi. Wow. It tasted like your grandma’s pot roast and potatoes, but in gnocchi form. Pulled short ribs on top of pillowy ricotta gnocchi with hidden pockets of mushed peas. A burst of flavor with every bite. Get it.
Finally, the sliders. This was the highlight of the meal for both my wife and me. I never knew a mini-​burger could taste this good. Soft brioche bun, medium-​rare burger, creamy bleu cheese, caramelized onions and fried quail egg to top it off. These were so good we were fighting about who gets the last one. Seriously, get it.
And right when we thought our meal was over, someone from the kitchen brought us dessert, compliments from the chef for our anniversary! It was a milk chocolate semi-​freddo with caramel sauce, nuts and freshly whipped cream. Had the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Get it!
All in all, it was one of the best experiences we’ve had in a Vegas restaurant. Great attention to detail, good value for the quality of food, and an awesome celebration of our anniversary. Thanks, Crush. You crushed it.

Great spot for foodies and they have happy hour too!
$ 10 margherita pizza & $ 5 drinks at happy hour. The space is upscalish yet surprisingly comfy. We loved the chairs at the bar, they were big and soft!
No lame bar stools here. The bartenders were more than friendly and a few of them (and the somm) may entertain you with a game called «snaps».
Just ask about it, it was so much fun!
Report back to me if you do!
On to the food– my sea scallop benny (a take on scallops Benedict) features Sunny-​Side Quail Egg, Chorizo and Chipotle Hollandaise. Yum! Was a little salty but huge points for innovation! My cousin had the margherita pizza which was very flavorful!
For dessert, we had the crème brûlée threesome (vanilla, pistachio, coffee) also yum! and a chocolate something with ice cream.
One of the better experiences I’ve had at a «mega» casino bar/​restaurant and also one of the few places I’d be willing to venture to the Strip for!

Loved the happy hour here! With 4 glasses of wine and a pizza between my friend and I, we got out the door paying about $ 40! That’s super cheap for Vegas!
The design of the restaurant was super cool and chic, we sat at a loungy, low couch with a super cool lava-​rock coffee table.
Wine was delish, and the pizza (sausage, red peppers, olive oil base) was good-​sized and wonderful.
Service was prompt and attentive. This is a great place for dinner or a light happy hour snack.

Had a chance to visit this restaurant for a friends bachelor party dinner. We made reservation, but don’t think we really needed it since the place was fairly empty.
Location
In the MGM near the rainforest café.
Staff/​service
Very professional and friendly. The hostess sat us and immediately our server followed up in a respectable amount of time. When the bill came, we paid in cash and cards. They was an error on the amounts charged, $ 78 vs. $ 48 per person. The server was very apologetic and rectified the error with quickness.
Bathroom
Only one toilet in one room. It’s really an inconvenience. I seriously had to wait till the cleaning guy was finished, sad times.
Food
Wasn’t feeling that hungry but ordered the lam meatballs. They were satisfying but probably should have opted for something else. As I glanced at my friends items, the portions were rather small.
Drink
Order a Macallan neat with a splash of water. Always recommended.
Final thoughts
If you’re looking for a tasteful small serving dish with an accompanying fine glass of wine or neat spirit, come here. If you’re looking for that «average» American meal, this place may not be for you.
Thanks & enjoy!

This is a solid dinner option for a couple or small group. The portions sizes are not conducive to large groups for sharing. The décor is cool. The room is quite dark. We were sat on time per our reservation. While the food is good, I think it is priced high for what you get.
Given the tapas style I was able to try several options.
Salt & Pepper Frites come with a garlic aioli, romesco dipping sauce. The fries have good flavor, and the sauce makes them even better. This is a good sharing option.
Mixed greens comes with prosciutto, pine nuts and a cider vinaigrette. This is not ideal for sharing, but the portion is good for one so that is ok.
We tried a few of the wood fired pizzas. They were all tasty. The crust had good texture and flavor. The sauce was tasty and the toppings were solid. These are great for sharing.
I also tried the Hand Cut Beef Carpaccio. It comes with petit watercress, shaved radish and garlic & parmesan aioli. This was a solid choice. It could have used a little more flavor, but was ok. I do not like radishes so I skipped them and maybe they add that missing flavor.

First time dining at Crush and I really enjoyed it. I brought my husband here for his birthday and they sat us at the big roomy table, points for that. We got there about 10 minutes before our reservation and sat us immediately, more points!
We loved the ambiance, really dim and romantic. It just had a cool vibe and when we went it wasn’t fully occupied. Most guests were seated on the other half of the restaurant so it felt like we had private dining.
We were there on a weekend of a big ufc fight so as we sat there waiting for our food a big ufc fighter walked out of the end bar area right past us out the door. My husband sat there a bit stunned while I had no clue.
As far as the food we really enjoyed the two way tuna. It was so fresh and prepared beautifully. We liked it better than some of the tuna we had at just as nice restaurants recently in Hawaii, and it can’t get any fresher than fish in Hawaii. Although, the tuna plate was super small. The kale salad was very light and tasty. The gnocchi was okay, not my favorite. The shrimp risotto was yummy, I just love shrimp and I love risotto. To finish off we had the pita bread dessert with the bananas, chocolate and other stuff. I honestly was surprised at how good the pita bread tasted with all the sweet stuff. The bacon in it wasn’t my fave, I could’ve done without it but I get how people love the sweet and savory combo. If that’s you then surely you would enjoy this.

I came for dinner before a concert at the Grand Garden. I was seated promptly in the back room rather than take a table at the bar. The whole place including this room are very dark with mirrors most notably running the length of the ceiling.
My server brought a menu and a water glass was filled. The server stopped by again and asked about drinks and I ordered my usual iced tea which was soon brought. My dinner consisted of three tapas plates – octopus ceviche with grapefruit and pickled jalapeño, shrimp risotto with a tomato fondue and arugula, and ricotta gnocchi with braised short rib and pea purée. For dessert, I got the chocolate makeout – a warm chocolate fondant with salted caramel cream, peanut brittle, and caramel sauce.
The octopus ceviche was very good. The dish had a good citrus flavor from the grapefruit and the pickled jalapeños added a good contrast. Served with the dish was a small amount of corn chips which I ate along with the octopus.
The shrimp risotto was OK. There was nothing special about the dish. The shrimp were large but the dish as a whole lacked any wow factor to make the whole standout. The shrimp were also a bit chewy.
Last was the ricotta gnocchi with braised short rib and pea purée. I really liked this dish. The short rib was very tasty as opposed to the bland ricotta gnocchi and there was no discernible taste of the pea purée at all. Still, I liked the flavor of the short rib and the softness of the gnocchi made a good fit.
Dessert was the chocolate makeout – almost a chocolate lava cake but mercifully not another rendition of this ubiquitous dessert. The chocolate fondant was rich and I could have piped the salted caramel cream directly into my mouth. The peanut brittle and small amount of caramel sauce added texture and flavor to the dessert.
Service was varied. The iced tea was brought with no sugar or other sweeteners. When the server came by one time, he stopped and then asked if I had wanted any sugar. I asked for some artificial sweetener which he never brought. After he went by a few times, I stopped a busser and asked him and I had a container of sweeteners in no time at all.
When it came time for dessert, a different server stopped by and asked me if I wanted dessert. I ordered from her. After dinner, the original server brought my check and took payment.
The server didn’t ask if I needed anything explained from the menu nor did he mention more than one off menu special. The other server mention a couple of them to the tab;e next to me and asked them if they had been to the restaurant before. She then went on to describe some of the dishes and told the people if there were any other questions to ask her. I think maybe she should have been with me the whole time. The bus persons were very efficient and removed finished plates in a timely manner.
Crush is OK. Your paying Strip prices for some average food.

Having had a good meal at La Cave in the past, I had reasonably high expectations coming into this other Michael Morton restaurant. The overhaul of the former Nobhill space in the MGM Grand has resulted in a dark, intimate atmosphere perfect for a date night yet casual enough for a group gathering. The menu has plenty of shareable, small portion items along with larger entrees. We started by ordering two items while deciding what else to order.
First to arrive at the table was a dense, bland ricotta gnocchi. The only saving grace of the dish was the braised short rib. Following that was a date and artichoke pizza with hints of heat and sweetness making up its profile. A decent dish for sure, but the somewhat underwhelming start to the meal quickly turned into the end of our meal as we decided not to order more. Instead, we opted for an impromptu restaurant crawl, moving from one MGM Grand restaurant to the next.