Las Vegas: Gallagher's Steakhouse

Gallagher's Steakhouse, a New York original since 1927 makes its home at the New York New York hotel & casino in Las Vegas. It's a franchised business with four other outlets in Denver, Tampa, Atlantic City and the Newark Airport.

When Marc told me he was dining here with his coworkers, I was skeptical. It wasn't until he told me it was located at the New York, New York hotel that I got excited. I remember seeing this steakhouse over ten years ago when the hotel first opened in 1997. I always wanted to dine here since my 20s but I didn't have the means to splurge on a meal. Fast forward to the present where business travel pays for the meal.

Gallagher's is best known for its Meat Aging Room filled with USDA Prime Dry-Aged Beef. From outside the restaurant, you will get a glimpse of the Aging Room.

Gallagher's signature flavor is based on being grilled on an open mesquite grill and no additions such as clarified butter.

Shown above, the dining room and a copy of the menu. In the evening the dining room is well dimmed so Marc's photos didn't come out as nice as we hoped.

Cowboy Rib-Eye Steak - $38.00

King Cut Prime Rib of Beef - $37.00

Afterthoughts: Our photos didn't do this place justice. The steaks were HUGE and known by the locals as the second best steakhouse in Las Vegas (#1 is The Steakhouse at Circus Circus). When I dropped by to scope out this place, I would overhear guests stating this was a "very good" steakhouse. How could you go wrong when out of town guests are buzzing about this place.

Things to know:

• Hours: Sun - Thurs 4pm - 11pm, Fri - Sat 4pm - 12am; Lunch Hours: 12pm - 4pm served at the bar.
• Price Range: $$$, Avg Check: $60-$70 per person.
• Dress code: Casual.
  
• Reservations are highly recommended. Call 702.740.6450 or book on OpenTable. Even if you have a reservation, expect to wait a few minutes. This place can get packed.
• If you can't get a table inside, try seating at the bar.
  
• Serving sizes are huge, come with a gigantic appetite.
• Salads: Warm Spinach Salad.
• Gallagher's signature cut is the Dry-Aged New York Sirloin for $39.00.

Gallagher's Steakhouse
3790 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.740.6450

Website: http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/restaurants/restaurants_gallagherssteakhouse.aspx