N9NE Steakhouse

Came here with my gf. Probably my favorite steakhouse in Las Vegas. I like how I can pretty much always get a reservation here. Palms hotel used to be a happening place but it’s slowly dying down. Lucky for me their steakhouse is never booked!

N9NE is the perfect blend of chic modern club setting and backwoods campfire warmth. And by that I mean they have this fun s’mores dessert where they bring out the graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and fire to your table. Good stuff.
As for the meal, it was a solid filet mignon for an average price. They offered a special filet that had lots of toppings on it that sounded good at the time, but it increased the price substantially so I just forgot about it. The sides we ordered to share were the truffle fries and the lobster mac and cheese. The server told us before that the sides are easily shareable, and that was not a lie. We couldn’t finish them. We did find the overall prices to be on the higher end.
Overall, the experience was fun, the servers were attentive (poor guy was on top of my refills because I kept shooting waters the whole meal), and the meal was good-​not-​great. That being said, it’s off the Strip inside the Palms and there are plenty of other places to check out. If it hadn’t been for my girlfriend seeking the s’mores dessert, we likely would have just passed over it.
Darkness: ⁴⁄₅
Accessibility: ²⁄₅
Campfire substitution: ⁵⁄₅

I ate at N9NE twice during my weekend Vegas trip. The first time we went, our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, so we ordered too much and didn’t get to order dessert — which had been the sole reason I wanted to go in the first place. I had heard about their campfire s’mores dessert, but I had to come back a second time to actually get it.
My boyfriend had the filet mignon and when questioned about whether he enjoyed it, he said, and I quote, «Uh, yeah, uh. It was solid.» Basically, he liked it, and didn’t have much to complain about. I chose to go with the Short Rib Ravioli as my entrée, since we were getting appetizers and sides. The ravioli was good. You don’t get much, but it was enough for me with all the other food we were getting.
We got the Buffalo Chicken Wontons to start, which were okay. Not something to write home about. For our sides, we got the Lobster Mac and Cheese and truffle fries with garlic aioli. I was disappointed in both of them. I just didn’t find the mac and cheese to be anything special, and it was overpriced for how little you get. The fries themselves were good, but the aioli was way too smooth and thin. It didn’t taste like an aioli. It had no bite or tang to it. Just basically a watery garlic cream sauce.
The service was excellent on that trip. However, the service on the second trip for my dessert s’mores was a different story. We came in after the dinner rush, and basically after we got the s’mores, we never saw the waitress again. Our glasses were empty most of the time we were there on this dessert trip, and I get it — we had a low tip value. But that doesn’t mean that we should get awful service. All we wanted was some more water.
Other than the terrible service, I loved the idea of roasting your own marshmallows to make s’mores. More restaurants should implement it, honestly. It was a fun experience, and my boyfriend loved it. I would come back again just for that. Even with the non-​existent service.
The restaurant is very «club-​like» with its mood lighting and lounge-​type furniture. It was loud with lots of people, and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this place as romantic date material. You would barely be able to hear each other over the din of people talking and music playing. I would say attire is club friendly to business professional to casual.
Overall: ³⁄₅
Food: ³⁄₅
Service: ³⁄₅
Atmosphere: ²⁄₅

We went to celebrate my birthday recently. The food was pretty great and the atmosphere was very vegas like — dark, hip and loud. I wouldn’t say there was anything special about the service and we happened to be seated next to a very loud guy who REALLY enjoyed hearing himself talk and telling the most crass stories … it is Vegas though, so we didn’t say anything. I probably wont make it a point to come back again. Instead, I’ll try out another restaurant.

Dined here last night. I’m only giving it two stars because even though the place was practically empty at 6:30pm we had pretty terrible service and the food was just «meh».
We were not asked if we wanted additional cocktails even though ours had been empty a while, when we were finally asked wether we wanted another drink when our food came, I had long since finished my steak within the 20 minutes it took for my new glass of red wine to come. This sucked because I would’ve loved to have enjoyed my wine with my steak. Empty plates were left on our table for a while. Bottom line, having been in the service industry, at this food price point, I expect much better service. The food was overall not very flavorful either, which was a big let down for the price. Overall, for$ 300 for two, pass this place up. Food sub-​par, and although our waitress was friendly, she was NOT attentive.

The pre fix menu is a must! Not advertised but once you ask they will bring that menu for you to choose your courses. We had the grabage salad and French onion soup– probably one of the best French onion soups I’ve ever had. Next we both chose the stripe steak and I swear there was more than 10oz– came with asparagus and parm mash. We also ordered the mac & cheese– so freak’n cheesy! You really can’t go wrong with meal when it also includes wine pairings! Yum

The best ribeye I’ve ever had! The steak was so well marbled and well cooked that there was nothing left on my plate when I was done.
The sides were very good. Service was impeccable. Go into the bathroom and you’ll find every possible toiletry you can imagine and even fine cigars.

I know. Why 3 stars? The food here is exceptional. My steak was masterfully cooked and served. The sides were equally amazing. Here’s why 3 stars. Everything I just said was greatly diminished by the noise. The music is way too loud. The bar area was right behind our table and the folks in the bar were so loud that between them and the music, our party of 6 literally could not hold a conversation. Also, once the place began to fill up, it seemed as though everyone was trying to talk over all the noise. I don’t mind a place with music that’s a little too loud, etc but again, this greatly diminished our experience to the point that we won’t be back. However if you don’t mind the noise this is one of the best steaks in town.

Best steak I’ve tasted in Vegas so far. I loved the surf and turf, the portion was just perfect. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this place

Warning: cocktail glass breaks easily. My boyfriend picked up his cocktail glass and it broke. Glass pieces everywhere. I’m glad he didn’t hurt his hand or anything.
We ordered tomahawk steak and it was so good. On the side we got truffle fries and asparagus which were good also. We had to take the truffle fries to go because we were full. It was a good dining experience.

*I wish I could rate this place higher but the prices in comparison to the food is where I have to rate it for what it is. The service was good but not great for what we paid. I’m not sure why at finer dinning restaurants the staff are sometimes not as personable but that seems to be the norm. I would have loved more interaction and excitement when speaking to the menu, specials and restaurant.
We started with drinks which were great. I had a Prim and Proper and my Husband a smoke flavored cocktail which arrived on fire! So cool! We opted for the featured stone crab appetizer and calamari as well as the free ravioli that comes when you check in there on Unilocal.Stone crab was the biggest let down. $ 35 for a very small claw with no flavor. It tasted like water… The calamari was good with a nice tangy kick and lots of peppers for the heat.
For the entrees I went for lamb with a side of King crab legs and asparagus. My husband chose the 7 Oz rib eye and truffle fries. The lamb was breaded in a tasteless mixture which I scraped off but the lamb itself was decent but not for $ 68. Also there was no dipping sauce or mint jelly which I feel really helps to bring out that flavor. The asparagus was great with a lemon bite to it. The Alaskan king crab legs were cooked well and not too chewy with a side of hot butter. The truffle fries smelled fantastic and tasted equally as good, unfortunately they were overwhelming and far to rich to be enjoyable after 3 or 4.
I think n9ne has good food but I don’t see us coming again in the future as locals. The bill totaled over $ 300 for 2 which was ok but recently we have visited another establishment that delivered better for food much less.

The steaks were spectacular. Some of the best I’ve had in Vegas. I wasn’t impressed with much else.
The atmosphere felt very awkward, 80s, and forced and we were all horse after due to yelling over the music (not surprising for Vegas).
The service was attentive but a little rushed.
I would come back for the steak for sure.

Literally one of the best meals I have EVER had in my life. Visiting Las Vegas from Rhode Island, of course we had to stop here seeing the executive chef is a RI Native and that certainly shows in his food. The scallop appetizer and empanadas were amazing! I had a filet topped with lobster and my husband had lamb chops pecan crusted! Again, amazing! My filet was the most tender steak I have ever had! Taste and cook to perfection! Dessert, was smores, made with house made marshmallows! Stop here, now! Best meal in vegas for sure!

I eat out 14 times a week, all over the U.S. I think it’s time to start giving honest feedback; helping others make informed dining decisions.
I have been to this establishment many-​many times.
+Upscale sexy atmosphere
+Sexy hostesses
+Very busy, not intimate
+Great wine list
+Steak was perfect while I was bumping to The Notorious BIG.
+Must try the S’mores!
+Chef Barry is awesome.
Overall Score: 99% out of 100%
I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Pretty late for our reservation. Read from other reviews once others have gotten to the restaurant they make you wait awhile before they seat you even though it isn’t full and there’s tables open. I HATE THAT. I walked in saw tables set up and ready hoping it wouldn’t happen to us, we waited for like 15 min. Sat at a table I saw was set and ready when I walked into the restaurant. Why the heck do you need to have people wait, do you not realize we’re starving. It’s so annoying– one reason I won’t be back, that makes no sense.
Got some of the oysters, they were actually good, came with a unique Pear-​Red Wine Mignonette which gave them some points (5 stars)
Ordered the Caesar (1 star) — The light in there is all purple as you can see from the pics, hard to see the food I don’t like that. But as I kept eating I noticed the lettuce with that tinge of brown color, I noticed halfway through and I just got pissed. The lettuce wasn’t fresh. I ate around it but didn’t really want too, I was tired and cranky as hell so I put up with it and didn’t send it back.
I wasn’t in the mood to eat a huge portion being hungover/​tired/​whatever vegas does to you and what not so I ordered another appetizer the SHORT RIB RAVIOLO for my meal, came with 4 pieces and I barely ate 3 so I guess it worked out for me hah. Came with truffles and sweet corn, actually not bad at all, good flavors, wish I was more hungry though (4 stars)
The truffle fries were too thick and we barely touched them. Everyone in my family said their dishes were OK, nothing to really rave about.
No dessert for us, we were dead beat tired, I just wanted to get out of there and sleep. Tried some other items, but everything was just OK. Salad turned me off. Not sure we’ll be back, I’d rather go back to Joe’s if we wanted seafood/​steak.

Food was amazing. They start off with complimentary bread and butter. It doesn’t sound like much, but I’m sure it was real butter, not margarine. And the three types of bread were delicious. We enjoyed it all. The filet was cooked perfectly. The 22 oz porterhouse was a treat. I prefer my steak bone-​in. And with this cut, it’s like having three different 5 or 6 oz steaks. The closer you cut into the meat near the bone… let me stop. I can’t. We also ordered their lobster mashed potatoes. That’s right. Steak and potatoes with a twist of surf. Guaranteed to win. If is was so great, why only four stars?
If the hostesses weren’t so damn rude about seating us when we arrived at our reservation time, they would have earned the solid five. I ask the question, «what’s the point in having a reservation, if I have to wait to be seated, and there are vacant tables staring at us?» Perplexed and annoyed, they gave in to my interrogation tactics. It really should not have come to that. Let’s be nice to the customers. They are our friends. They have money to give.
Our server Lisa was great. She comped our drinks to make up for the mishap with the hostesses. During the rest of the meal, she made us feel comfortable and welcome. We never had to ask for water refills, she was ready to try and fatten us up with desert. She was on point. I hope she doesn’t have to share her tip.

The best food I have ever had in my life. I went here for my birthday dinner with my girlfriends and they made me feel so special. Here is why I love this place:
1. Phillip our waiter was amazing. He gave use complementary champagne and lemon drops. He was very knowledgable and attentive.
2. The food is worth the price. Large portions that tasted amazing. I ordered the salmon and it was delicious. My girlfriends meals were also so good.
3. They also gave me mini cakes for my birthday.
A great place for a night out with that special
Someone or with the girls. My fav restaurant in Vegas.

Ok, one thing is certain. N9NE is not hurting for reviews.
First, know my fave steakhouse is Hanks at Green Valley Ranch. Second, Hanks has been given a huge challenge: who is going to get my money from here on out?
The essentials:
HAVE A RESERVATION. Chances are you won’t get in without one. During the week this place caters to business diners, and large groups & several parties of them. Mine was a party of 10.
The lobster bisque is the most divine dish ever created. Here any way. And they’re jokesters about it too. A large bowl with lobster bits is set before you. You are given time to process this culinary oddity and ask yourself, «Is this it?» when the bisque is then poured into your bowl from a steaming steel cylinder, previously hidden behind your servers back. If you think lobster bisque is not for you or you don’t like it… TRY IT HERE. Guaranteed you’ll love it!
If you order water, have no intention on tipping your server, have a budget or $ 20 & your last $ 20 is in your pocket… it is imperative you order the LOBSTER MASH. A side item, this is large enough to be its own meal. Chunks (not pieces) of lobster sits atop a mound of creamy carb goodness. Mix it up or don’t, this side item delight will have you craving it for days.
As a general rule I never order Caesar salad… anywhere. I find it to be seriously over priced everywhere for what it is; unlike ranch, Caesar dressing varies in taste & texture from one place to the next; and I’m not keen on searching for hidden fish (anchovies) in my salad before I can eat it. It’s replaced the «garden salad» & falsely implies a sophisticated palate. It’s just plain and boring. Except here.
Bacon caesar salad. I’m a fan of the pig and I never thought to add bacon to this salad. I’m not talking bacon bits. I am talking about proper pieces if bacon. Thick cut. Cooked. Not fatty. Chunks. Of. Bacon. Generous amounts of bacon. Bacon. Bacon. Bacon. We did a split plate on this and the portion was just right. I can’t continue to write about this salad… I’m salivating over my words.
As I mentioned mine was a party if 10. We were seated at 6pm and left at 9:30pm. Our server was AMAZING. Her recommendations were genuine & honest, she never broke a sweat & remained in control. She made it look easy, serving our lot. I wish I knew her name. Tall, slender, short hair.
So why 3 stars? I love Hanks for its comfortable & classy atmosphere & seating. I found N9NE to be sterile, uncomfortable, and plain. It lacked character. It wasn’t inviting. The bar area was much more inviting & had character & ambiance. I will definitely be back for the above 3 items, but I’ll enjoy them in the bar.

First off, I am a bonafide steak lover and have eaten more than my share of it over my lifetime. This past Friday night, I had the best steak I’ve had in a very long time. The 44oz Tomahawk ribeye is served pre-​sliced on a very large platter, perfectly cooked (medium rare) with an amazing side of lobster mac and cheese and a generous side of mixed grilled vegetables. And as a garnish they sit the foot long bone on top. It’s what dreams are made of, my dreams anyway.
Excellent marbling throughout and while it also comes with some red wine based sauce on the side, the tasty beef can and should just be savored on its own. Both the steak and the mac and cheese definitely make my all-​time list of best in each category. On the menu the dish is labeled as a dish for two and given the amount of food and cost I recommend splitting it with at least one other.
The other guys in my party ordered various cuts of standard ribeyes, aged ribeyes, filets, porterhouses and all the plates were a thing of beauty. Everyone left N9NE stuffed, satisfied and ready to conquer the night. Definitely the dining highlight of the weekend trip.

Happy 5 year anniversary to me and my beau! And this was the perfect place to celebrate it at!
We got seated with Sandy (Thanks Carl I.). She was amazing, she really hooked it up!
We decided to start out with Moscow Mules. Best moscow mules ever! They bring out a copper cup with vodka and the ginger beer bottle and pour it in front of you. Oh how I love ginger beer! Sandy also brought us out some toasting champagne. Cheers to another 5 years!
Cesar salad came out with some bread. The bread was so good. It was different kinds. I picked up one that had onions inside the bread oh that was really good! Only thing I didn’t like about the salad was it had big chunks of bacon. Like really BIG fatty bacon!
Another round of moscow mules and champagne…
My eyes watered when our food came out. I got the Surf and Turf — 8oz filet mignon, Maine lobster on top with white truffle aioli and it laid on some Bomb mashed potatoes. Or I think it was mashed potatoes! The meat was cooked with absolute perfection. The lobster was not minimal but a lot and paired well with the aioli sauce. My mouth waters as I write this review. The beau got the 18oz bone in ribeye that had been dry aged for 35 days! It was ginormous! I don’t know how he finished that thing! We also got the Lobster Mashed Potatoes as our side. Yes I know. Lobster again! Yes lobster again! I love lobster. Best decision yet! Because that dish was so fantastically delicious! Again, there was loads of lobster. Next time I’m gonna get the Lobster Mac N Cheese!
We were absolutely full. But Sandy brought us out some dessert! Smores! They brought out a small fire stove device, crackers with dark & white chocolate, marshmallows and sticks! we had a mini campfire at our table. Stay with caution though because I almost burned the restaurant down twice. I’m exaggerating!
Overall, a great anniversary dinner. Thank you N9NE, thank you Sandy, thank you Carl I., and Thank you to my beloved beau for the amazing night!
Can’t wait to come back!