Fleur de Lys @ Mandalay Bay

Fleur de Lys is among my favorite French restaurants in Las Vegas. The room is attractive and quiet. Service is correct without being overbearing. The prix fixe menus offer ample variety. All dishes are exquisite. The duck breast and confit are worth a special mention. Chef Keller is a genius

Posted 03/04/09

The private cabana booths were not available when I requested them due to a large party going on that night. Though the restauant has a great ambiance going on inside, we were seated close to the entrance which meant that everytime that door was opened (appr. every couple minutes) we would receive a good blast of whatever music was bumping from outside, usually rock, which was a little jarring in terms of the mood and ambiance.

My bofriend and I chose different prix fixe menus: I had the veal ravioli (tasty but a bit salty), braised short ribs (yum! and very tender) and the chocolated souffle with cherry ice cream for dessert (oh so good, but rich!). My boyfriend had the tuna tartare, filet mignon in a red wine reduction, with the peaches and cream for dessert. He said that all three courses were delicious. We did not take advantage of the wine list that evening though I could tell the selection was quite extensive. Though the meal was quite good, we felt that the service was a bit lacking. The hostesses were rather snooty in receiving us and throughout the night (we noticed sidelong glances and smirks at ourselves and other diners...?!) which was totally uncalled for and the server never established any connection with us beyond taking our order and handing us the check which compared with other restaurants of the same caliber was disappointing.

Pros: Great modern French menu

Cons: don't get seated near the door or else loud casino music! Snooty, inifferent service

Posted 08/21/08

I had to book a last-minute (2 days prior) dinner for 40, and Fleur de Lys was a steller choice. The staff worked quickly to accommodate the group, and put together a fabulous meal including: an appetizer assortmant plate served with a creative flair on the plate (Seared Foie Gras Terrine, Ahi Tuna Tartare with Ginger Ponzu, Roasted Organic Beets with Goat Cheese), a main course (choice of Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs, or Seared Duck Breast & Duck Confit), and a dessert (chocolate "feast" or a fruit "minestrone" with basil ice cream). It was all excellently prepared and plated. I had the scallops as the main course, and they were perfectly done and served with a piece of zucchini and crab tempura).

The service was outstanding - from start to finish. The wine list is extensive and the staff helpful with choices.

A very romantice spot for a couple.

Pros: Creative and delicious French cuisine, outstanding wine list and service - a very romantic spot

Cons: A little on the high side, but you get what you pay for!

Posted 08/04/08

i am critical but honest on this site (you can read my other reviews if you don't believe me) and i would have to say that my experience at fleur de lys was one of the best i have had in a long time. ironically this reservation was an afterthought because i made reservations for emeril's and mesa grill the two nights before, but i will tell you that fleur de lys blew them both out of the water. the standout entrees for me included the kobe filet and the venison, and the pistachio souffle is well worth ordering in advance. to top it off, each appetizer, entree and desert had its own unique wine pairing that was spot on (i am picky about that as well). bravo!

Pros: food quality, service, wine pairing...basically everything a foodie would want

Cons: kinda pricey but worth it

Posted 07/01/08

We stumbled upon the original Fleur de Lys while on a trip to San Francisco and were amazed. It was hands down the best meal we'd ever eaten. So, to our pleasant surprise, when we discovered there was a second location open in Las Vegas, where we live, we decided to dine there for our wedding anniversary. Our waiter Jack was very friendly and attentive, as was the rest of the wait staff. Most of the food was unbelievable, but not all. At the original location, every single dish was melt in your mouth delicious. At this location, some of the dishes were okay, some were exceptional...but for the cost of a dinner for two there, I expect every single dish to be amazing. We had wonderful experience, but will probably save our money for the original in San Francisco next time we are there.

Pros: Very good wait staff, nice decor, good food

Cons: Not as good as the orginal

Posted 04/03/08

I was given a gift certificate to Fleur de Lys for a wedding gift otherwise I may not have ever gone there. The restaurant was well worth the wait and the service was exceptional. We never ran out of wine and the food was a real treat to the pallet.

Pros: Atmosphere, Service and Food

Cons: The waiting, but well worth it.

Posted 10/25/07

Fleur de Lys clearly honors its San Francisco tradition! The room itself is incredibly beautiful, soft and romantic - an eye catcher that welcomes you the minute you enter. Reservations were honored promptly, on a busy Friday evening, and we loved the personable bar tendress we met when we arrived early and had a cocktail before being seated. Our meal itself was outstanding, with beautifully presented dishes, prepared to tasty perfection. The Jubilee of Hierloom Tomatoes burst with a variety of wonderful textures, scents and tastes and my Truffled Halibut was incredible, as were the deserts and items offered "with the compliments of the chef." Wine parings were smart and good. We did have one disappointment, however, that makes us believe it must be difficult to find good wait staff in las Vegas. The service WAS very good and the meal paced reasonably well, but so many different people showed up at our table that we actually never knew which one was our waiter. Each person described our dishes, when presented, but they never made eye contact and stood at attention robotically reciting memorized lists. We wondered if they even knew what a "reduction" meant and we actually laughed at the "this on top of this, underneath that" wording that made it sound like we were on an archeological dig. Such a fine resturaunt should have personable servers, who engage their diners. I suppose you can train the staff, as Fleur de Lys clearly does, but can not as easily teach them to have a personality. It was the only thing missing from an otherwise "5 star" experience.

Pros: Atmosphere, Decor, Food, Cocktail Lounge & Bartender

Cons: Robotic wait staff

Posted 09/30/07

My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves here. This was one of the best restaurants we've ever eaten at. The menu is very varied, with lots of unique taste experiences. This is a perfect restaurant for a romantic date.

Pros: Excellent food and ambience

Cons: None

Posted 06/02/07

Wow. We were in Mandalay waiting for a flight and it was still early so we were able to get a table at 6pm. My wife had the mamamia prefixe while I chose the prefixe with 3 choices ($79). For the mamamia my wife chose: salad, salmon, and it comes with the chocoholics delight. I ordered foie gras, the filet mignon, and the grand marnier souffle. The salmon was fresh, tender, and cooked perfectly throughout. The chocolate desserts were excellent. My foie gras was just right and the filet mignon was absolutely perfectly cooked medium rare and tasted wonderful. As for the souffle - very enjoyable. Overall, our meal was excellent for the price and the service was very good.

Pros: Wonderful Food, Good Service

Cons: None

Posted 03/29/07

My first french experience and pleasantly surprised. The service is impeccable and the portions were perfect however the temperature of the dishes were a little on the cold side. I give them the benefit of the doubt since they probably had everything prepped ahead of time since it was a set course meal all night. The presentation was beautiful too. Its definitely a nice experience and would like to go back and dine from the regular menu.

Pros: Service

Cons: Cost

Posted 02/14/07

I met up with some friends here earlier this year on a weekend evening. Fleur de Lys has hip decor, comfortable and funky seating, attractive and friendly staff, inventive cocktails and a great DJ. The DJ is for mellow background music, NOT dancing -- this place is way too small for dancing. We didn't try any of their food, but if you're looking for an interesting little watering hole, check this place out!

Pros: Low-key, not too crowded, great music

Cons: Expensive drinks, the good seating at the bar fills up quickly

Posted 11/13/06

I am so glad we decided to dine here. The presentation of the food is lovely, but the taste is exquisite. The attention you receive from the wait staff went above and beyond.

We chose a bottle of Pinot Noir to go with our 3 course meal, which was the perfect amount of food, and the wine expert at the restaurant gave us a description of what we were about to enjoy.

I started with the smoked salmon and guacamole. What a unique combination! The food melted on my tongue and I almost moaned aloud.

The second course I chose was the filet mignon which was so tender and glazed in a savory sweet sauce that was unique and more delicious than I could possibly describe.

I finished my meal with the chocolate souffle which they served in a classic style pouring chocolate sauce right in the center. How divine!

The four of us spent nearly $500 on one meal but it was well worth it. This was one of the best meals of my life and I savored every bite. I will be back for more.

Pros: Everything was delicious and perfect!

Cons: Pricey but worth it

Posted 11/01/06

The decor and chinas used was very artistic and even though it is a fine dining restaurant it feels very relaxing to dine in there. Great rib-eye steak but other dishes were just okay. the desserts are very creative, artistic, interesting and delicious to eat. oh btw, there are always extra charges for steaks, caviar or souffle. Overall this meal worth the money. One thing worth noting is that even though we arrived 10 minutes late, we were sitted right away.

Pros: service, artistic, atmosphere

Cons: average lobster dish

Posted 03/25/06

We sat in the wine cellar on the second floor. This is a great way for a group of 4 to dine intimately. The 5-course tasting menu is a great way to experience the variety of the menu, although it is VERY filling. Food was not the best I've had - I'd give it an 8/10. Service however was great - we had a total of 5 people serving us, yet we did not feel like we were swarmed. Since the food is so unique, I appreciate that the server explains what everything is.

Posted 12/22/05

My boyfriend and I decided to have dinner at Fleur de Lys after attending a late show at Mandalay. We went in about an hour before closing and the service warmly greeted us in. The wine selection was very extensive. We decided to do the 3-course meal which was the perfect amount of food and the price was good. Each course presentation was beautiful and had quite the variety on each dish. We loved the food and the service was very prompt. I would definitely recommend Fleur de Lys to anyone who enjoys differentn foods and loves wine!!

Pros: Variety in ea entree, service, wine selection

Posted 11/11/05

Excellent service and food. Everything was so beautiful and the waiters were very attentive without being annoying. We went for my boyfriend's Birthday and the chef and staff hooked us up royally! Try it you won't be disappointed.

Pros: Excellent Food, Great Service

Cons: Not in Boston!

Posted 09/25/05

I have been to a lot of Vegas' top notch restaurants and Fleur de lys is one of my few favorites now. Food is excellent. Presentation is like art. Interior design was wow. They had these roses on the wall thousands of them..incredible. They run by courses, like 3,4 or 5...and their prices are pretty decent. 3 course meal was I think $60 so that was pretty good. I'd advise you try the Froi Gras Tourchon and Untraditional Steak Tartar for app, Swordfish and Braised Beef Ribs for main, and for dessert they got some really interesting items...I went for the chocolate symphoy and my friend went for the souffle - which was excellent. Overall one of the best in Vegas!

Pros: food, service, price

Cons: some tables too tight, small portion 4,5 cr

Posted 01/29/05

For the prices as they are here, the service should be top-notch and it is not there yet. Our server was not that busy - she just did not make enough appearances at the table. We ran out of drinks and waited 10 minutes before she checked back, then it took another 10 minutes to get more! The food was good, but still overpriced in our opinion. As mentioned before, tables are tight, taking away from the entire ambiance. Needs work but has lots of potential.

Pros: food quality, great menu

Cons: , price too high

Posted 12/09/04

Chef/owner Hubert Keller's presentation of every course is oustanding. Flavor is in abundance, he has it prefected. A fantastic wine selection also. My husband , I and daughter savored every bite. A must experience.

Posted 11/20/04