Joel Robuchon

Joel Robuchon

Entering Joël Robuchon at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is always intimidating: First, because it is a beautiful restaurant; second, and most importantly, you are entering a temple of truly haute gastronomy. It is founded on the long culinary history and impressive talents of "Monsieur Robuchon," named "Cook of the Century" in 1990 by GaultMillau/Gayot, after being "Chef of the...

Arguably the biggest name in contemporary French cuisine, chef Joël Robuchon came out of retirement to open two massively hyped (and some say criminally overpriced) side-by-side restaurants at the MGM Grand in 2005. L'Atelier, less formal though still highly refined, offers à la carte entrées plus a long list of small "tasting" portions (which might include steak tartar or free-range quail...

Despite the four-star L.A. Times and N.Y. Times reviews for the main establishment reviewed above, trustworthy foodies tipped this place as actually superior. Then it won the James Beard Foundation Award for best new restaurant in 2007, which only adds to the debate. You won't go wrong either way. Certainly, it's relatively cheaper here, but the casual, almost entirely counter seating (it's...

L'Atelier is the shortcut way to access Joël Robuchon's artistry in the culinary world. There's no middleman here. We sit at a bar in front of the cook, as if in his own kitchen, eyeballing every detail of the order and how it is fulfilled to satisfy us. Such interactivity in a casual mode between the producer (the cook) and the end user (the diner) is an equitable concept that sustains...

Come to Joël Robuchon Restaurant for fine dining, Las Vegas style. “Chef of the Century” Joël Robuchon came out of retirement for this restaurant, and it was well worth it. From the decadent crystal chandelier to the velvet red lounge, visitors to Las Vegas will not find a more romantic place to dine. The dishes themselves are as memorable as they are exceptional. Don't miss the opportunity to...