Popped in for Restaurant Week and was not disappointed! It felt like an old Vegas steakhouse, but with a phenomenal view. I sat at the bar solo, and Suzana was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. She made one of the better Americano cocktails I've had. They brought out bread right after ordering and I'm always a sucker for good bread. My first course was Esther's Caesar, which was a unique, and balanced Caesar salad. For the main course, I got the 8oz Venison Backstrap from New Zealand, which was cooked to perfection. It came with Chimichurri and a roasted cabbage. For the side, I ordered the Radiatore Alla Vodka and it is a James Trees staple. For dessert, I got the Hummingbird Cake, but I was already full so I could only finish the Butter Pecan Ice Cream and half the cake. However, it was decadent. I was told they're extending their restaurant week until the 19th of June. I paid $90 for all of that (minus the drink of course). Will be back to try more menu items. Might even go back again before the 19th! Great spot for locals and visitors, alike. read more

We visited High Steaks for our anniversary, and as locals we were seated on the northwest side of the dining room. Unfortunately, the view from that section was pretty underwhelming. The interior itself is beautiful, though--lots of muted greens and a warm, modern atmosphere. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive without hovering, and our water glasses never sat empty. The meal started with a small loaf of dill bread and mustard butter. I enjoy mustard, but this butter was extremely strong--more like spreading coarse mustard straight onto the bread. Once we asked for plain butter, the bread really shined. For appetizers, we ordered the bacon and the Cobb salad. The bacon was delicious--more like a well-prepared pork belly--and not overly sweet. The Cobb salad, however, missed the mark. It had an unexpected sweetness, the blue cheese was barely noticeable, and the overall flavor profile just didn't feel like a true Cobb. The confit tomatoes were the highlight. I wouldn't order the salad again, but I'd happily get the bacon. For mains, we chose the smoked prime rib and the flat iron steak. The prime rib had fantastic smoky flavor and was nicely trimmed, but it was surprisingly tough--difficult to cut and chewy, which is not what you expect from prime rib. The flat iron was adequate, and the roasted garlic helped elevate it. The scalloped potatoes were a bit odd in flavor, but the French fries were excellent. Dessert was a high point. We tried the piecaken and the hummingbird cake which was served with an outstanding butter pecan ice cream. To top it off, they brought us each a small champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, the service and ambiance were lovely, and there were some standout items, but the food was inconsistent. Some dishes impressed, while others fell short of expectations--especially for a special occasion. read more

*** Review for Restaurant Week 2026 menu *** This is probably one of the top five meals I've had in Las Vegas. The RW menu, like all participants, are generally chosen from the exisiting menu. With High Steaks, there were many choices for each of the four courses and I was informed that the menu was flexible. The restaurant is on the 50th floor of the Maquerade Tower of the Rio Hotel. You start by going to the 2nd floor of the casino. There's a check in place there. You are guided to the elevators and wait for one to arrive. When you enter the restaurant, you notice the views. I was taken to my booth close to the east side of the room with a good view. I had studied the menu online and knew escatly what I wanted. For Course 1, I chose the wild game tartare, a mixture of bison, venison, elk, and boar with egguolks and a bit of salty tapenade. It come with small pieces of bread to enjoy. For course 2, I chose the smoked prime rib. Not having that before, I didn't know what to expect. It was superb! A bit of a different flavor but I'll be back to have that again. Course 3 was creamed spinach. Standard and a nice accompaniment to the meal. Finally, course 4, desseet, I had to try the Black Forest Pieecaken.. That's cherry pie inside chocolate cheesecake. It;s topped with cocoa whipped bream and there's some cherry sauce on the sdife of the piecaken. Before ordering, I was told by John, my server and go to person, to feel free to go out and take photos. I had been here two times before when it was a different restaurant. The view outside is amazing, too! I hesitate to call John my server because he was my guide through the evening. Always coming by to see how everything was, answering questions, and being a very personable guy. This was a meal I'll remember for a long while. James Trees has done it again. I have to go back in the future and have that smoked prime rib. An outstanding evening. read more

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Since hearing about High Steak Vegas, I was excited to dine here. I heard that Chef James Trees was going to open this steakhouse and I've been to all of his other restaurants, so we finally gave High Steaks Vegas a try. Easy to make reservations and the restaurant is pretty good in size. Great for larger parties. Also, I like sitting on the South East side of the restaurant. I think it has better views during the evening hours. Our servers name was Adrian and he was very nice and professional. He checked up on us but didn't bother us often. :) Food: In a year I'll have an alcoholic beverage but for now, I'll drink water. Crab Cake Rib Eye Steak Medium temperature with Prawns Creamed Spinach The steak was cooked and seasoned to my liking. The crab cake was delicious and to me it tasted really good. I squeezed lemon to give a little acidic flavor. The Prawns were okay. Nothing stood out but it was still good. I enjoyed the cream spinach too. It complimented the steak well. Great date night spot and I loved going outside to take photos. read more

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I'd go again in a heartbeat if money was not a problem High Steaks is definitely a great place for date nights and to celebrate all other special occasions. The service is amazing, the food and drinks are a hit, and the views are incredible! Thanks for the birthday treat! read more

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We dined here last night May 2nd, 2026. I made reservations a few weeks prior once we decided we were going to Penn and teller. We made the reservation for 3 as we were having a friend join after she got off work. I was excited to try this place knowing it used to be the iconic voodoo steak the reviews online raved about the food. We got seated immediately and had some time to look at the menu, the menu is fantastic and has a variety of different items to choose from I love that they have bison steak, we ordered the wedge salad to start as well as the 8oz filet, smoked fried chicken and the Yukon gold mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, and also the asparagus gratin Oscar style. The food was absolutely amazing the chicken was so juicy and cooked just right, my boyfriend did the steak was okay it wasn't cooked correctly, the potatoes were delicious and the asparagus gratin was good just very rich. The ambiance of the restaurant it's nice beautiful views of all of Las Vegas including the mountains. They also have an outdoor area where voodoo lounge is and you can see the Las Vegas strip, sometimes I'm amazed at the fact that I live here we have such a beautiful city we are so lucky we can experience the luxuries like this. For desert we ordered the hummingbird cake and a chocolate ice cream. Everything was very good and we had a great dinner. read more

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Came to High Steaks Vegas for restaurant week, what better way to sample some great food then during restaurant week. Perched on the 50th floor of the Masquerade tower of the Rio hotel, this new restaurant but chef James Trees, IYKYK, is a hit for sure. Their restaurant week menu had some very solid choices to put together a phenomenal meal. The service was incredible and the view was well worth the price of admission. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a very nice restaurant. I loved the rich green walls when you walk in. The staff was so nice and welcoming as well. The food was really good. I did not love how my lobster turned out, it was over cooked and rubbery but the steak was delicious. The bread was also good but the mustard butter was overpowering. This is a great date night spot with impeccible views. Give it a try! read more

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Currently Chef James Trees' sixth Las Vegas venture, and the first proper Restaurant in a Casino following quick-casual concepts at The Strat and Resorts World, High Steaks Vegas opened in October 2025 replacing VooDoo Steak & VooDoo Lounge atop the Rio's Masquerade Tower. At one time a premier Off-Strip destination for locals and tourists alike, High Steaks and other new eateries see casino brass attempting to resurrect a derelict property with free parking, affordable Alcohol and the sort of Food worth getting excited about. Visited very early, service and expediting predictably green across an immense dining room, six month's practice now sees High Steaks' front of house humming while panoramic views of Las Vegas come at a fraction of the cost of Top of The World, Foundation Room or whatever replaces Vetri at The Palms. No doubt a space willing to take chances to capture locals, a bottle of Malbec nearly 67%-off compared to a Strip Steakhouse visited three days prior, housemade Bread offers a stretchy surface complimented by Mustard Butter while several sizes of Seafood Tower deliver Prawns and Crudo plus the usual Lobster, Oysters and Crab. Taking on several common themes for Starters, Bar Boheme's French Onion Soup ported over perfectly to the Rio, Bone Marrow delivers immense impact while Crab Cakes and Bacon are enjoyable if not "wowing" in comparison to a tangle of Spring Peas and "Fried Artichokes" that riff on classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip with impressive results. Not an "Italian Steakhouse," though Trees and team smartly flex their muscles with a couple of Pastas, diners tired of the same ol' Steak & Salmon will love "The Hunt" with Boar, Elk, Venison and "Lion" in the form of a Vegan-friendly Mushroom treated to a multi-step process that will impress Carnivores, as well. Offering 18oz of Tasmanian Wagyu Ribeye for less than $90, unheard of in this city post-Pandemic, Salisbury Steak is now gone due to poor sales while Fried Chicken is first brined and smoked for great depth of flavor. Recently adding seasonal Tortellini with Scallops, a dish that would not be out of place at Esther's, current sides range from Creamed Spinach to Asparagus with King Crab and Spuds baked, mashed, fried or dressed up plus Radiatore alla Vodka. Not forgetting Head-on Branzino, grilled and brightened by Cumin and Coriander Honey, Chef Jake Yergensen's Desserts continue to set a high bar as High Steaks' "Piecaken" straddles a fine line between French Silk and Black Forest while the Souffle and Donuts with impeccable Coconut Ice Cream are enjoyable, but not quite on the level of Hummingbird Cake made exactly as it aught to be. read more

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Really enjoyed my meal here. The seafood appetizer was delicious (see photo) and the prime rib was thick cut, perfectly cooked rare and oozing flavor. And the bread, oooh, just look at the photo! Service at the bar was friendly and efficient. The only downside are the high prices which unfortunately are endemic now. The food at the Rio is second to none. I will definitely return when I am staying at here. read more

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They surprised me! This is an excellent restaurant in a somewhat tired casino. I was taken here as a surprise for my birthday. Once you get up to the restaurant on the 50th floor you have a beautiful view of the strip. They even have a nice large patio where you can enjoy your drinks outside. (No food service on the patio). The food was phenomenal! The chef is James Beard from Esther's Kitchen. We started off with with a Tom Collin's, then went for the crab cakes which were full of fresh crab, & had a corn relish around it. Then opted for the chopped salad which was great. Then came the "smoked" prime rib! I have never had it smoked before, & that's all I what now. It was so good. We chose the scalloped potatoes & creamed spinach as sides & they did not disappoint. Everything we had was so good. The food & the view were spectacular! The noise level was somewhat loud, as they had a large convention table next to us. Just go & enjoy the restaurant, the elevator that takes you there is a little dated & could use an air freshener. But once you get up there it is great food experience! read more

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High Steaks absolutely understood the assignment. The food was fire, the service was super friendly, and the whole place had such a good vibe. Definitely one of those spots I'd come back to the next time I'm in Vegas. read more

High Steaks which is great already is special to me because my fiance proposed to me here. To start, the view is incredible. The outdoor patio of the restaurant which is at the very top of the Rio allows you to overlook the entire strip. While inside, the layout wraps around the circumference of the space so this provides several tables next to the glass for a view of the city and below. Staff were fantastic and very detail oriented. Our server gave great info on the menu, checked in often, but at the right moments and not too too often so as to not interrupt our time together. The food was delicious. Steak was fantastic (top 3 spots for my fiance), the calamari and Mac and cheese were delicious, and I loved the squid ink pasta which was perfectly acidic from the red sauce and savory. And the noodles had a nice bite to them. read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant with an amazing view of Vegas. I believe it's a hidden gem inside Rio on the 51st floor that offers views at your table and where you can walk outside on the patio to enjoy the drinks and views while you wait for your food. Our appetizer was a beef tartar. We ordered the surf and turf, New York strip with a side of Brussels sprouts and scalloped potatoes. Everything is very good but we were beyond floored by the BRUSSELS! It had an amazing crispy and flavor, best I've ever had! Ashely was our server and (I believe his name is) Paco -- they were so welcoming and kind. read more

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My hubby surprised me with a birthday dinner at High Steaks, located on the 50th floor of the Rio hotel, offering stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip. We began our meal with the Bone Marrow, served with red wine onion jam, frisée salad, and sourdough toast, as well as the Lobster Chowder, which included corn, chives, potatoes, and a caramelized puff pastry. For our main course, we shared with our daughter, the Boneless Ribeye and the Tandoor Chilean Sea Bass, which came with spiced chickpeas and a charred eggplant-mint. We also ordered a side of Chef Joe's Scalloped Potatoes with cheddar gratin and caramelized onions. To end the evening, we shared the Hummingbird Cake--a moist banana cake with pineapple and toasted pecans, topped with cream cheese icing and served with butter pecan ice cream. They also surprised us with birthday cake pops for the table. We were very pleased with our meal and service and had a wonderful time on our first visit. read more

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High Steaks is the complete package! The ambiance of Barry's Downtown Prime but add a 50th story view of the entire Vegas Valley. The flavors of the best in the business like Don's Prime. Service that compares to the Golden Steer or Mastro's Beverly Hills. We tried: Wild Game Tartare - wow! I hate olives and this has them apparently but this was hands down the best we've ever had. Where else can you get wild game tartare??? Wedge Salad - upscale wedge, very good Lobster Thermidor - cooked to perfection with apples and pine nuts. Wonderful combination. This was part of their Mother's Day menu so not always available. New York Strip (usda prime) prepared to perfection. Simply seasons and cooked perfect. Highly recommend and will return! Las Vegas Steak Houses Our ranking in order of steak houses we've tried in prior 18 months or so, primarily based on food quality. Service has been pretty outstanding at all. Don's Prime @Fontainebleau High Steaks (the Rio) Barry's Downtown Prime @Circa (Fremont) Oscar's @Plaza Hotel (Fremont) Joel's Chophouse (West Sahara-Closed) Peter Luger @Caesars Hugo's Cellar @4 Queens The Steak House (Circus Circus) Golden Steer (West Sahara) Mae Daly's (near Strat) Herbs and Rye (West Sahara) Bavette's @Park MGM Echo and rig in Tivoli Village (Summerlin) read more

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Wow! Where do I begin? Upon arrival, we were greeted and taken up to the top. The service was very lovely from the beginning to the end. Everyone smiling and attentive. Our waiter Andy, was very impressive and knew the menu through and through. He recommended some lovely appetizers like the bone marrow and Cesar salad, both were incredible! The bread was also divine but I asked for regular butter because the mustard seed butter it came with was mustard forward and not my cup of tea lol the drinks were so good!!!! I loved my espresso martini! It was so elegant and delicious. My bf ordered the boneless ribeye wild style and it was literally in n out style fries on top of steak. He said it was phenomenal. The burger and fries I ordered were pretty nice. The only complaint I have, the buns were very tough. But by the time my entree came, I had to box it anyways. So full lol. The ambiance was one for the books because it was in the tower, they had a balcony you could take pictures on and walk with drinks. All in all a pleasant steak house. read more

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The steaks were high, and the expectations were maybe almost too high. High Steaks is the newest venture by beloved local chef James Trees, known for local favorites including Ada's, Bar Boheme, and the one I actually went to (and loved), Esther's Kitchen. This is his first steakhouse, and it replaced the old spot on the 50th floor of the Rio. The elevator access is actually on the 2nd floor of the Rio and is best reached from the rear parking garage, which leads to the casino entrance near the Star Wars burlesque parody (formerly Chippendales a long time ago) and Smashburger. You'll check in with the host there before enjoying a nice Strip view during the elevator ride up. FYI, reservations for early dinner were still readily available on a week night even shortly before opening. I will say that we may have overdone the appetizer portion of the meal. Forgetting about the free Parker House-style rolls and mustard butter - both excellent, although I started wishing for honey to be added to the latter - we also put in for several other items. The Wild Game Tartare ($21.00) is a plentiful portion packed with flavor and texture and served with tasty grilled ciabatta. The Truffle Crusted Mushrooms ($16.00) were fantastic. The Esther's Caesar ($17.00) was mostly great and came with both anchovies and a touch of hot sauce, although the croutons felt a bit hard and actually left me wanting a version on the first floor. We still followed that up with three steaks, all cooked medium-rare as requested. The Hanger ($46.00) was not my order, but it was easily my favorite as it was bursting with beefy and fatty goodness. The Bison Filet ($64.00) was tender but suffered a bit from the typical filet flavorlessness, and I felt that some of the char was a bit excessive. That may have lead to a very unfavorable pairing with the also-charred side of Brussels Sprouts ($14.00). Lastly, the Denver Cut ($48.00) was beefy but a little tough. The cool thing though is that you can and should deck the steaks. Each came with roasted garlic and a touch of a dark sauce which I forgot to inquire about. There were also two herb/spice mixes presented at the table. And then the steak sauces ($5.00) each really livened everything up, with rich Bearnaise standing out a bit more than the Bordelaise and Au Poivre. Service and ambiance really carried the night though. The servers were attentive and the waiter made helpful suggestions such as considering a full bottle if we were going with multiple glasses of Meadowcraft Cabernet Sauvignon '22 ($25.00), which was a bit of a dry and not outstanding Napa Cab by the way. He also invited us to enjoy the view from the terrace, which was still not very breezy or cold by the time we made our way there. It was perhaps even better than the views from similarly high venues at the Palms since it was closer. I highly recommend the apps at High Steaks, and the Hanger steak in particular. I'll have to explore more of the other proteins or entrees. And yes, they do accept Rio Rewards as payment if you happen to have dining credit or points, hint hint. read more

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We had a dinner reservations @7:30 pm for a party of 6. You will need to take the outdoor elevator to up into the restaurant. Upon we checked out the outdoor deck of the restaurant and the view was definitely viewing. You can see the view is the Las Vegas strip. For appetizers we ordered the seafood tower, bone marrow, calamari, 2 dozen oysters, crab cakes and deep fried artichoke. My favorite was the seafood platter. This platter consists of salmon and ahi poke, 2 crab legs clusters, 1 lobster tail that was minced already for you, 6 oysters, and 3 prawns. The oysters were very sweet and small. The bone marrows were hella fatty which we like. We didn't care for the bread that was paired with the bone marrow. The rest of the appetizers were okay. The complimentary bread they gave was okay as well however their mustard butter was very unique. The mustard wasn't over bearing. For our entrees we had the smoke prime rib, rigatoni, and the surf and turf which includes a filet mignon and a lobster tail. All the entrees were delicious. You can taste the Smokey taste In the prime rib. I ordered chimuchurri sauce but It was okay. The rigatoni was very flavorful. The mignon was cooked to perfection it melted in our mouths. The lobster tail wasn't anything different it was steamed and the melted butter made it better. For our sides we had the roasted mushrooms, mac and cheese, cream corn and scalloped potatoes. My favorite was the roasted mushrooms and the scalloped potatoes it was very cheesy. The service was phenomenal. We informed our waiter we had a show to go to and needed to be out by a certain time and they made it happen. One thing I didn't like was the restrooms were far it was located in the front of the restaurant by the entrance area. Their customer service at the bar wasn't that great I rate them a 5/10 the bartender was too serious and wasn't friendly at all. Definitely will be back here if I were to crave for bone marrow or seafood. read more

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Chef Trees is the bee's knees!!! I am a fan of all his restaurants and High Steaks exceeded all expectations!! It was like a blast from the past to take the elevator up 50 floors to High Steaks, instead of Voodoo Lounge!! The mood is a dark, forest green/emerald green, classy vibe! All the employees were absolute gems for genuine customer service!! Andy was our awesome server and his assistant, Willard(?), was amazing as well! Willard always filled our waters, checked on us multiple times, and made us laugh throughout the night! Someone, give the man a promotion! ;) Everything we ordered was so so delicious; I enjoyed every single thing we ordered!! The faves of the night for me would have to be: 1. The Parker House rolls with the mustard butter - AMAZING!!! I usually do not do butter, but the mustard butter was good enough to convert a non-butter on bread oddball like me!! 2.The smoked jidori fried chicken was the best fried chicken EVER! The presentation was fun and I am craving more as I write this review! 3.The pastrami glazed bacon! Thick cuts of bacon that was like salty n savory meat candy!! 4. Truffle crusted mushrooms! They pair well with the pastrami glazed bacon and the cheese filling is so smooth and delicious! Go all in at High Steaks!! Your tastebuds will win no matter what!! ;) read more

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Let me preface this with I believe Esther's Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas. We also enjoy all of the other restaurants that we've tried in this restaurant group. I was super excited to hear about High Steaks and then finally get the chance to dine in. We came in for my husbands birthday. I do not come to restaurants trying to find free things, that's not me, but when I say it's a birthday on the reservation, I expect that to be recognized. It was not. We did inform the server and got cake pops with our dessert, but I would have rather had a candle placed in one of the desserts I paid for. Walking up to the hostess stand, she seemed super apathetic, uninterested in greeting us kindly. Just a, "go to the elevator, 50th floor." After coming up, the people working the stand there were much friendlier. The ambiance is a bit lacking in the open spaces leading up to the restaurant, like it was unfinished or had seen better days. Which is sad because I LOVE green and this shade is gorgeous. We were sat towards the back so we did have a slight strip view but that's not super important to me. We were offered to go to the balcony after eating by our server who said she would take pictures of us, but that was forgotten at the end of the meal. We waited quite some time for someone to touch our table. It was almost 30 min before the bread came out. The bread was awesome and the mustard butter was really good. I ordered a bottle of wine and of course, they were out of it and suggested a "similar" wine for a higher price. I just said yes because it wasn't too off, but I didn't like that there weren't more options for comparable wine. I'm not a somm, a recommendation would have been nice, especially with how wine forward this restaurant group tends to be. We ordered a salad, an app, the tomahawk and some sides. There was nothing that wowed me. The tartare was good but kind of flat and unseasoned. The Caesar salad was good but very small for the price point. The medium tomahawk I ordered came rare (which I do prefer and order medium on purpose because this always seems to happen and if I said med rare, this steak might have come out blue.) The au gratin was flavored well but the potatoes were crunchy. The brussel sprouts were fantastic. We also ordered two desserts, not realizing that cake pops would come too. It was too much. These desserts are HUGE and very, very shareable. Comparing the size of the salad versus the desserts was just plain sad. For this price point, things should have been better, and why I mentioned what I did earlier about the candle. We had a manager touch the table quickly and I appreciated that. We saw the chef greeting other tables, so I'm sure that's nice if you're a VIP. Overall, I think this place could settle into a great place but right now, I'd say it's just ok. read more

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I've said it before, I'll say it again: Chef James Trees has done it again. There literally nothing he can't do! Leave it to James to take us back to Voodoo with the best new steak house in town! If you're visiting Vegas this is a MUST do. Not only are you getting some of the best food by a beloved local celebrity chef, but you get the bonus of getting pictures with the literal best view in Vegas. It's super close to the strip, and easy to get to. If you're local this is perfect too, because you don't have to actually go to the strip and you get to revisit that old night club (Voodoo) you partied at in your 20s, but this time you're drinking a 2022 Nickel and Nickel Cabernet. The menu is unreal. So many cool meat cuts that you can't get everywhere (bison, elk etc) and then also familiar favorites plus some REALLY reasonable prices. The wine list is perfection, and you've got the dangerous James Trees sides and apps. Highly recommend the pastrami crusted bacon and the artichoke for an app. The asparagus was the surprise fave side, and the pie-cake-en for dessert was literally the best thing I've ever had. Service was 10/10 all around this is a stunner and you shouldn't miss it! read more

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Beautiful new steakhouse on top of the Rio Hotel with absolutely stunning views of the city. We love Esther's Kitchen in the art's district so of course we had to check out High Steaks. The elevator ride up is pretty neat as it's glass windows so you get a neat view as you ride up (don't look if you're afraid of heights). The interior is dark, romantic, velvety, and welcoming. Onto the food...we ordered the Caesar salad (just as great as Esther's), Mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts (deliciously crunchy), creamed spinach, boar chop, elk chop, prime rib, and the "lion" which is lions mane mushroom. As you can see from what we ordered, their selection of meats is unique and different than traditional steakhouses. My friend is vegetarian so he really appreciated the lions mane option and said it was seasoned very well. Their complimentary bread/butter is also amazing (the butter has 3 different types of mustard and is like their take on a pretzel). So good we asked for seconds. We also ordered cocktails (they offer mocktails too) and they were all amazing. My friends also gave raving reviews of the elk and boar. I ordered the prime rib medium rare and honestly should have asked for medium. It was a bit too pink for my liking which made the texture chewy and it was too cold for me. I know they were only open for a week when I visited so they are definitely still working out kinks, but our main entree took 2 hours to come out. By the time our steaks arrived, it was almost 9:30pm and we were starving. Our appetizer, bread, and cocktails came out rather quickly but our main entrees/sides took a long time (good thing we did not have a show or engagement after). The service was great overall and Chef James Trees made his rounds around and said hi to each table so that was nice and very personable. After dinner, we went out onto their outdoor area which offers just stunning views of the strip. Definitely enjoy a nightcap after your meal outside! read more

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Haven't been inside the Rio and saw good reviews so decided to try it out. Had a reservation on a Friday night and was able to be seated immediately. The restaurant is located on the 50th floor and as you're going up the elevator, you instantly have great views of the city. We were seated next to the window and had a decent view. The ambiance here is dim lighting throughout with classic rock/ old vegas music being played. Our server attended to us very promptly and asked for our order. The menu was pretty simple and seemed to have a lot of good items. We ordered the crispy calamari as starters. This came with marinara and lemon aioli sauce. I tried it without the sauce by itself and it was delicious. Perfect blend of seasoning, breading and crispiness. Then I tried it with both sauces which elevated the taste even further. The crispy calamari definitely a 5/5 in my opinion. For our entrees we ordered the filet mignon, the smoked jidori fried chicken and crab & asparagus Oscar gratin as our side. The filet mignon was slightly seared on the edges and cooked at a true medium. It came with two different additional seasonings on the side, but I will say the steak was seasoned well on its own and extra seasoning wasnt needed. Overall, it was a good steak, not the best. I was impressed by the presentation of the fried chicken. It came out as huge portion (see pics ) and as if I was eating a whole chicken. The breading of the chicken was nicely done. Chicken was very tender and like I mentioned definitely a lot to eat so I had leftovers. I didn't care for the sauce that came with the chicken as the hot honey was too sweet and other was just bland. The side we ordered was just okay, nothing special. Overall, I'd suggest trying this restaurant for a date night. I'd definitely be back to try other items. read more

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I'm here for the first time at High Steaks in the Rio just off the Las Vegas Strip. This is located on the 50th floor. The elevator gives you a great view (see video). There is a patio outside our table. This place has very unusual entrees including elk, venison, boar, bison, etc. They play classic music too! We are having the San Pellegrino sparkling mineral water to start. For my first drink, I'm having a Chef's Negroni made with Tyler's gin, Select Aperitivo, Carpano Antica, Sfumato. That's an unusual makeup. They say it's a "Spirit forward and dry" (not sure what that means). I love the cloth drink placeholders. The drink is made with large, square ice cube to slow the dilution process. This is just perfect! They start you with delicious bread and whipped butter. For our appetizers, we are having the Dungeness Crab Cakes (Old Bay Seasoning, creamed corn and tomato jam), Pastrami Glazed Bacon (black pepper, bourbon and brown sugar glaze). Wild Game Tartare (my suggestion - spicy olive tapenade, cured egg yolk, crispy shallots) and West Coast (or East) Oysters made with shallot mignonette and lemon. This tartare is delicious! I love the buttered bread! The Caesar Salad had an anchovy on top. Look at the presentation of that! The oysters are great! I love the vinaigrette, cocktail sauce and tobasco! They just dropped off juniper berry and thyme/sage herbs dry rubs (for the meats). For my second drink, I'm having the Boulvardier made with Old Forester bourbon, Campari and Sweet Vermouth. This looks just like a Negroni (my last drink). It's across between that and the Manhattan. It's quite good! For our entrees, we are having the Lobster Chowder (lobster, clams, chives, potato and caramelized puff pastry), Elk Chop (me; produced at the Pamu Farms in New Zealand), Venison Backstrap (Pamu Farms in New Zealand) and the Bison Filet (Beck and Bulow Farms in Santa Fe, NM). The sides are Chef Joe's Scalloped Potatoes (cheddar gratin, caramelized onions), Charbroiled Green Cabbage (with salsa verde) and Crispy Brussels Sprouts (saba, pecorino, mint and pine nuts). Saba is an ancient Italian condiment, a sweet, syrupy, cooked grape must (unfermented grape juice) that's a precursor to balsamic vinegar, known for its rich, fruity, caramelized flavor from notes of plum, cherry, and grapes, used to drizzle on desserts, cheese, meats, or as a natural sweetener. I love the Elk! Wow! That is good. The cabbage tastes like a charcoal grill! It's great! The chef (and owner, James Trees) came by and took a picture with one of us! For the dessert, we are each having the Hummingbird Cake made with banana cake with pineapple and toasted pecans, cream cheese filling and butter pecan ice cream. Look at this! You have to love the garnish (dried pineapple). This is carrot cake (and a LOT of it!). This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! Nothing is a disappointment here! What a fantastic place! read more

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Honestly if I can give more stars I would. From the moment we walked in we were treated with amazing service. The elevator up with breathtaking. Full view of the Las Vegas strip. Our table wasn't ready yet so we waited by the bar and had a few cocktails while we waited. Our server Lorraine was exceptional! She told us about the valentines pre fixed menu and that's what we decided to do. The food was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to come back again . read more

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Located 50 stories atop the Rio Hotel in Vegas you get a great view and have a pretty good dinner. The Theater special which is a prix fixe menu is a good value, you get a starter, a steak of choice, a full size side and dessert for under 90 dollars, a deal for a nice steak house. Let's face it, the days of cheap food is over in Vegas, especially at the Strip Hotels. Great service. read more

Delicious food, amazing service, and stunning views from up high! If you plan to eat here, don't be afraid of heights. located at the Rio! read more

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Right at the door, the hostess was courteous but not friendly. We didn't have a reservation, she didn't seem happy about that. There were plenty of empty table by the windows, but she pu us at one of the only two high tables by the bar, mind you my daughter is a minor! This is like that next to the "kitchen door", worst table in the house type of location. When I asked if we can sit by the window, instead, she sat us at a booth, still right next to the bar!! Maybe she thinks we can't afford to eat there, due to our ethnicity or look. We didn't dress up, but we dressed to meet their dressing code, such was nice jeans, closed toe shoes, dressy top with a descent jacket. Later, i asked our server if we can sit by the window, I said I can make a reservation right in the spot if needed, because Open Table show plenty of availability. He indicated there shouldn't be a problem by the window but has to go check with the hostess. She came, told us to "grab your menus and come with me!" Wow! I have NEVER had to bring my own menus at this type of establishment, not even at Outback that i would be told and expected to grab my own menu to move table!! Hostess rating, minus 5! At least the rest of the service was great, thr servers were excellent, the food was delicious. The French onion soup was rich and full of flavor, can definitely taste the sherry. The Brussel sprouts were delicious with roasted pineapple nuts. The Elk chops, were delicious and cooked perfectly medium rare. The bison filet was a very descent size! My daughter can only eat half, and she is a good eater! We will definitely return to try other game meats. They didn't taste gamey, not to us. read more

My husband and I went to a dinner date night and loved this place . The view was just beautiful and the restaurant was so pretty it was elegant and had a romantic vibe . The servers were dressed so nice and were super friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered a few steaks and drinks , we also had the crab cakes . Everything was amazing i really enjoyed the food . read more

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This place definitely offers some of the most delicious steaks and seafoods I have ever had at a restaurant but it's definitely expensive. The staff here is very nice and professional making me feel so welcomed with their hospitality. The wait was long but definitely worth it since I had plenty of time while I was in Vegas. It was so much items on the menu but I was able to try a few things and I was not disappointed at all with the food or overall service. I definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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Came for a work friends birthday. Restaurant was at most half full. Hostess couldn't have been less interested in providing even a modicum of service. That said Pros: the view! I love a nice view and this was very pleasant. The desserts were shareable and decent. Cons: my lobster was as bad as I've ever had. Completely overdone. Seafood pasta was fishy and very disappointing. No reason to return. Doubt it lasts a year. read more

I've found a new go-to for steak (and more)! Gregg M can regale you with all the details from our date night. But we loved it so much we went with friends so we could try a steak We opted for the Tomahawk (40 oz) $243. While we also had many of the items from our previous visit, we did try one new side: Basil creamed spinach ($14). Everything came out perfect, and who doesn't like the view! We did end again with the souffle, but they have a few other desserts that I feel like I must try next time. read more

Really loved the vibe of this steakhouse. The view was great, and even getting to the restaurant by elevator made the experience feel special. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The meat was fantastic and definitely the highlight of the meal. The sides were a little bland and not quite as thoughtfully executed, but aside from that, everything else was great. Overall, a really solid experience. There are other high-end steakhouses in the major casinos offering food and service at the same price point, so you may want to explore your options read more

High Steaks Vegas - Our food, fillet mignon, mac & cheese, corn, fries, potato scallops. - Steakhouses Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This place is amazing from the view on the 50th floor on top of the Rio Casino and resort to the food and atmosphere. From beginning to end our waiter and staff were very helpful and attentive. Our food came out perfect and was delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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we had an amazing time here at high steaks! the walk to the elevators was a little interesting. it was dark and kind of reminded me of the tower of terror elevators haha. it was quiet and a little eerie. once we got to the top floor it looked fancy and we were greeted by friendly and very professional staff! the food was excellent! 1. bread and butter was served with a house made mustard and also butter if preferred. it was good but i liked the butter better. the bread was the fluffiest bread i've had. it was one of the highlights for me 2. lobster soup was my favorite. perfectly seasoned, not salty, not fishy.. just delicious. and it comes with a cute little lobster biscuit 3. bone marrow had a little creme brulee topping. it was delicious 4. crab cakes were ok. i wasn't a big fan of the dish 5. bacon.. this seems to be their popular dish but i couldn't eat it. it was too tough but the taste was good 6. sliders.. we're good. hubs liked it more than i did i would come back for that soup and bread alone. so delicious. you can also step outside while you wait for the food to see the vegas skyline all throughout our dinner, the service was excellent. the waiters were attentive. we were happy with our experience and will recommend it to others read more

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The Rio is definitely different than last year when I gave an awful review. Carpets were new and the smell of smoke and musty was all gone. The restaurant was just an absolutely excellent experience. Their service was 5 star quality and the Christmas decor was amazing. The viewing terrace was the best outdoor view I've seen. Great weather, blue moon and lights of Vegas were outstanding. Good food, staff and venue. Will be back for sure. read more

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High stakes 25/50 private game wraps. Poker buds in tow. Off to High Steaks! From the brilliant chef James Trees of Esther's Kitchen and Bar Boheme comes High Steaks. A playful, inventive twist to the modern steakhouse. Incredible views of the glittering cityscape an added bonus. Best part, the experience is very affordable. Playful? The menu features wild game right alongside more common mooing options. The wild game tartare is outstanding. A combination of bison, elk, venison, and wild boar with cured egg yolks and a briny olive tapenade. The flavor is so complex and intriguing you can't stop eating. Inventive? Compressed young artichokes coated in panko and deep fried served with a uber rich, bright spinach and basil béchamel topped with an earthy parm espuma. Bitter, herbaceous, loads of umami goodness. Affordable? Complimentary fresh baked loaf of dill bread paired perfectly with a generous self applied smear of mustard compound butter. Genius! And yes, all steaks other than the giant, sharable 28oz porterhouse and 40oz tomahawk are sub $100. The menu standout, smoked prime rib. The group opting for two 24oz "Kokomo's double cuts" that looked more like 28-32oz behemoths. Perfect mid rare throughout. It is paired with a tart, darker and thicker au jus that acts almost like a BBQ sauce bringing out the beef's sweetness. Creamy horseradish rounds out the flavor even more. An Australian wagyu boneless ribeye also cooked to temp with a nice sear contrasted well with the smoky prime rib's silky tenderness giving more of a real beef taste. No complaints. Lots of sides, none sampled. Friendly, welcoming, more relaxed service that of a neighborhood eatery versus a mega resort. Solid bar offerings, wines and libations. Lower than expected markup. Looking forward to future visits where wild game will be the focus. Exactly as expected from one of my favorite chefs in Vegas. read more

High Steaks atop the Rio was the Saturday date night dinner scene with the wife. We love Chef James Trees' other restaurants and were excited to try his first entry into the crowded Vegas steakhouse market. I love steakhouses especially how they're represented in Las Vegas. Our expectations were high, yet reasonable. We were not disappointed at night's end. We arrived a few minutes ahead of our 5PM reservations. The restaurants opens for service at 5PM so we were directed to a small waiting area until being taken our table. Promptly at 5, we were led through the spacious dining room to a table with a wonderful Strip view. Hands down...especially with the closure of Vetri Cucina...High Steaks has the best view of the Strip of any restaurant in the valley. Looking over the menu, High Steaks offers many of the steakhouse usual suspects. That said, it also differs from its peers with its menu that reveals new spins on classics and leans heavily into wild game. Our meal started off with complimentary rosemary Parker House Rolls served with a mustard butter. The rolls were wonderful, but the wildly unique butter really elevated them. We started off with the Pastrami Glazed Bacon and Wild Game Tartare, both of which were no-brainers for our apps. The very thick cut bacon really hit me with its salty/sweet/savory deliciousness. The tartare; a blend of bison, elk, and venison, was rich without much hint of gaminess. Mind you, I would've loved it just as much if it was gamey. We saved having beef for a future visit and opted instead for the Venison Backstrap. The venison was expectedly lean, butter knife tender, flavorful, an not gamey. It was a welcome change of pace from a beef steak. We also had the "Lion", an amazingly meaty-tasting Lion's Mane mushroom, that was truly satisfying for meat-lovers like Carol and me. For our sides, we had the Crab & Asparagus Oscar Gratin, and an order of the Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Both were exceptional. The mint in the Brussels Sprouts really made the dish pop. We accompanied our meal with a bottle of wine that we brought with us. High Steaks charges a $50 corkage fee for a 750ml bottle, which is pretty much the going rate around town. Not that we truly needed it, but we closed out our meal by sharing the Pumpkin Spice Soufflé. I love soufflés for their being flavor bombs despite its relative lightness. The pumpkin spice in the soufflé was used with restraint resulting in desert that was visually appealing and satisfying to someone who usually avoids everything pumpkin spiced beyond a pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. It was a great finish to our meal. Finally, let me give a big shout out to our server, Ashley. She was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable...a service rock star. In a town full of great steakhouses, does Las Vegas want or even need another steakhouse? YES, if and only if it can pull it off like High Steaks. Highest recommendation! Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Congrats on opening a beautiful restaurant with top notch food and service. Got to dine here at the Rio. You hop in the elevator and see the strip as you head up to the 50th floor. I was promptly greeted and seated at my table next to the window so I had a great view of the Bellagio. Went over the menu. They have a wide selection and I decided on the smoked prime rib, side lobster tail, and a Caesar salad and asked for everything to come at the same time. Before the meal, they served a fresh potato loaf with dill and a side of Dijon butter. Very interesting when it first arrived. Bread was delicious and went well with the butter. The dill and Dijon paired well together. The meal came out and everything looked amazing. The smoked prime rib was cooked perfectly and had a great smoky flavor. The lobster tail was tender and seasoned well. Everything was excellent considering that it's only been opened for 2 weeks. I ended the night with some mango and lychee pineapple sorbet which was very refreshing. I do have to mention the service...it was impeccable! The GM stopped by to get feedback on the food which I thought was smart so they can improve on their already tasty food. Well done Rio and High Steaks. I'll be back on my next trip. read more

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