Kokomo’s Steak & Seafood

Appetizers are great, amazing caesar salad & shrimp cocktail, drinks are great, but we had a 20 person dinner with a variety of main dishes orders and it was all mediocre at best

The following exchange took place at Kokomo’s in December, the weekend right before Christmas. Me and fellow Unilocaler Ingrid R wanted cocktails while waiting for our boyfriends to finish up at the Sportsbook. We came upon Kokomo’s which had a lovely bar area smack dab in the middle of the lobby and front entrance = a prime spot for people watching. We grabbed a table in the bar area and perused the drink menu. Since I already knew which specialty cocktail I wanted, I went and ordered at the bar:
Me: «Hi, I’d like a French Kiss.»
Bartender: «The real thing or the drink?» (as he flashed me a pearly white smile)
Me: (right then and there I busted up laughing) «The drink, just the drink!»
Bartender: «Just making sure.» (as he flashed me a pearly white smile)
Sadly Kokomo’s at the Mirage has closed to make way for a new Tom Colicchio restaurant. However, my first (and last) memory at Kokomo’s will always make me giggle.

Was located at the Mirage.
Beautiful location, décor, and wonderful, friendly staff.
We came for the lobster bisque and lobster bisque only. It was two thumbs up.
Too bad the Mirage is removing and renovating to an entirelt different restaurant in six months.

Wow. I was expecting not to find any veggie food. But as soon as I saw kodomo vegetarian platter I ordered it right away! It is soo tasty! My family really liked their own plates and the dessert was to kill for. I had cheesecake, which was small but tasty and my parents had creeme brule and they really liked it.
I can’t talk very much about their bar because I only had the chance to try their cosmo, maybe for the next time

My juvenile friends and I have had a running joke for a couple years regarding famed baseball player George Brett’s «incident» when leaving Kokomo’s after gobbling down a bunch of crab legs. You can see him tell the story on Youtube. It might be gross to many but I think it’s one of the most hilarious stories ever. «A great fucking place» he says!
So it was an absolute MUST go when the buddy I joke around the most regarding this story was in Vegas for a weekend. We didn’t plan on having the crab legs for a market price of $ 75 but we did plan on yucking it up as much as we could.
This might possibly be the best «fancy» restaurant at Mirage. «Stack» doesn’t measure up to its sister restaurant, «Fix», at Bellagio. Who wants to pay for $ 15 fried rice at «Fin»? Samba Steakhouse is like comparing Rocky 5 to Texas de Brazil/​Fogo de Chao’s Rocky 4.
Seeing as we could’ve blown the same amount of money going a la carte as Gordon Ramsay Steak, we all opted for the prix fix menu which was reasonable and a good amount of food for $ 49.99. I got the lobster bisque after all the raves from other Unilocalers and that was flippin fantastic and definitely worth the additional $ 5. Since I was in an upgrade kind of mood, I went with the 14 oz grass fed sirloin for an additional $ 12. It was grilled perfectly and went well with multiple martinis. I got the crème brûlée for dessert which I couldn’t even finish after stuffing myself silly with the terrific bread baskets (bacon bread mmmmmm) between courses.
Service was excellent and it’s the best spot for dining at the Mirage with the whole dome thing up top and plants everywhere.
Can someone let me know if there’s a George Brett sighting there please?
How is it with so many reviews has there not been a Beach Boys reference?

Sometimes I think I am a Zombie. Why? Because I eat my meat almost raw. Rare is where its at. And its hard to get places to cook your meat just right. Kokomos have done it every time ive been there and for that I am a fan.
With an easy to read, packed with great dishes but expensive menu, this place gets my seal of approval but can be a little intimidating.
Service is always outstanding. Starting from the hostess all the way to our server. The ambiance is nice, however because its located in a very high traffic area of the casino, it can get loud. If you want something quiet try to seat on a table in the back.
Decoration wise, the place doesn’t send the vibe of a steak house. With lots of trees and plants surrounding the whole area it feels more of a jungle themed café or even a sushi house. Food quality is great. Not the best steak Ive had here but very good. Their surf and turf is great. cooked just right and if you get a chance order the lobster mashed potatoes. Trust me on this. Also their appetizers are tasty as well. And if you love seafood, get the platter which will be expensive but well worth it.
I can say kokomos is above average, but not one of the Vegas top ones. For the price I usually expect a full on experience which is a combination of food, ambiance, location, etc.
You MUST try the 16 layer chocolate cake. Be sure to share it because its friggin huge!

Would be a zero if possible. Fortunate to be seated in the private dining area. Unfortunately, we got the rudest waitress that has ever walked the planet. She was pissed off when we didn’t order a $ 500 bottle of wine. She proceeded to get more agitated when one of my companions didn’t order a drink. When I ordered the soup ($ 15) and duck entrée ($ 34), she states quite loudly, «It’s only duck on a plate» .
Check your bill, they added $ 3.00 to the price of each entrée and $ 1.00 to all the drinks, and we called them on it. She blabbered that it was BECUASE they hadn’t updated the menu, BS!
My advice, go eat anywhere else.

Located in The Mirage Hotel Casino this upscale steak/​seafood restaurant was a bit steep for what it was but still very good. The portions are not huge so you will not have that look of nausea when the waiter brings the dessert menu, (that’s a good thing). The dining room is located right across from the front desk, and under the atrium so you can look up at the sky as you eat, always a great view! Worth a try. Live it up you are in Las Vegas for cryin’ out loud!

If you in Vegas and looking for a nice steak or piece of fish, this is a great place. I love the lush, tropical décor and dim lighting. The atmosphere was romantic, a great place to take a date.
We made reservations for a Saturday night and were seated promptly at a large booth with plenty of room for our party of 6. We had not 1, but 3 servers who took care of us throughout the meal. I know 3 waiters sounds kind of weird, but we had one main one and then two that helped out. Needless to say, our every need was met promptly. All 3 servers were super nice.
As for the food, my salmon was amazing. A generous portion and cooked perfectly. I was lucky enough to sample the Filet Mignon and the Chilean Sea Bass, both were amazing. The only thing I didn’t care for was my Cesar salad (the cheese was too pungent for my taste). We also ordered the creamy spinach, macaroni, and mashed potatoes for our sides. All were delicious, although I felt the macaroni left a little to be desired. However, I am from the south so I like my macaroni nice and cheesy! The spinach and potatoes were right on though!
Overall, I’d go back in a heartbeat!

Ahhhhmazing! Im a huge fan.
I’m not much of a steak fan but one bite of their new york, medium rare of course, was mind blowing! Totally worth the $ 65, and no that doesnt come with any sides, those are extra. Tried someones sea bass, hesitant at first since Im not much of a seafood lover, but even that I would have ordered. French onion soup was probably the best I have ever had ($ 15). Comes with free bread basket and butter with assorted rolls.
Service was fantastic. Always checking up on you, filling up drinks and taking away plates as soon as you finish them. Friendly staff and they even take your picture that you can buy at the end of your meal ($ 22).
Would for sure recommend to anyone visiting the Mirage Hotel. I would even say make a special trip there just for this place.

I USED to love this place, now I absolutely HATE it!
Before the idiots at MGM/​Mandalay Bay decided to screw with changing the décor of the rooms, the casino, and the volcano… Kokomo’s rocked!!! The service was supberb and my beloved Fra Diablo was not only $ 18, but the best dish I’ve ever eaten. And you had a server and a team of 3 – 4 other assistants helping him. My husband and I always ordered the same thing, and could count on our bill being under $ 150. From 2001 — 2005, I ate her 5 – 6 times a year before moving to Vegas in 2006… when the place went to the crapper.
The entire restaurant and menu are redone, and the server and his team are now extinct. My beloved Fra Diablo is no where to be found on the menu. BUT, my server assures me… the chef can make it, he just needs to know what’s in it. (WHAT???)
I was so excited to have my Fra Diablo that when it came I literally started to cry. It was soupy, cold, and the seafood was overcooked. I sent it back. Fast forward to the check arriving… this dish is now $ 85!!! and the manager refused to take it off my bill because it was a «special order.»
All my friends who I referred to Kokomo’s at one point in time or another, have expressed nothing but disappointment, bad service, and bad food when they have eaten here. I’m so ashamed…
Why do businesses do this? Muck up a perfectly fine establishment by trying to ‘get with the times.’

The service was excellent! We made prior reservations and were seated in the private party room for nine people. There was a «Prix Fixe» menu in which I chose for my appetizer: Marinated Beet Salad, entrée: Filet Mignon & Crab Gratin, and dessert: Milk Chocolate Torte all for only $ 39.99. They don’t tell you about the menu unless you ask for it and only if you have over eight people in your party.
The Filet Mignon & Crab Gratin was amazing with a side of mashed potatoes and broccoli slow steamed to perfection. I wish I could have ordered it medium rare than medium well, that was my own mistake but it was still delicious. I am not a fan of beets which I learned after my beet salad, I would highly recommend the Duck Confit Caesar (absolutely tasteful) Lastly, for dessert the Milk Chocolate Torte was the perfect chocolate helping with a side of mandarin oranges.
We were very well taken care of in the private party room and the setting was intimate without the loud bustle of the outside dining. Would definitely come back!

Food here is PRICEY!
I think it’s ridiculous that you have to order sides on your own and it does not come with the entrée. Three of us shared the scallops, the sea bass, porterhouse steak and had a taste of the crab cake and oysters. The scallops were nice and tender. The sea bass I felt could have used a bit more flavor other than salt and butter. I really wanted a nice sauce with the sea bass to bring out the sweetness of the fish, but I didn’t get that. We chose some type of red wine sauce to go along with our steak and it was lacking flavor. I really liked the tomato butter sauce and thought that went great with the steak. I wanted the crab cakes to be a bit more juicier. I guess this is because they don’t put mayonnaise in their crab cakes.
Service was great. They dealt with my drunk friend who asked for shots and beer and was completely drunk, so I give them props for that. I didn’t like the fact that it was REALLY cold inside the restaurant because we sat near the water. What kind of «tropical rain forest restaurant» gives you goosebumps. If I had a choice, I’d skip this place and go somewhere else for steak but we just stopped by since we were already staying at the mirage.

I dined here tonight (4÷25÷10) and chose from their prix fixe menu. Everything about the dinner was perfect. The service was excellent. Usually, there were two or three waiters/​bus staff at a table when a course was brought. I was brought a second iced tea when I still had ¹⁄₃ glass remaining and I didn’t have to ask. The meal was wonderful. I had the Duck Confit Caesar salad for an appetizer, Filet Mignon and Crab Gratin for the main course, and Buttermilk Spice Cake for dessert.
The ambience of Kokomo’s is very nice. If you’re familiar with the Mirage, it’s a part of the area under the dome — the atrium with live palm trees, blooming orchids, and tourists in the distance walking through the atrium.
A friend suggested this was a good place to go after dark when the room is darker with soft lighting. I can understand that now, and I plan to return for a dinner when it’s dark out.
I was so pleased with the dinner and the staff that I know I will be returning!