Botero

It was my first time trying botero and the food was delicious. We got to the restaurant and got seated in the beautiful outdoor area that overlooks some pond. The server we got didn’t seem to be very experienced or was just overly busy. The bread basket came out after several other tables who were seated after us got theirs. However the bread was worth the wait! We got warm butter rolls with whipped fresh ricotta and my favorite was the blue cheese roll it was so yumm!
I ordered the rack of lamb and my husband who is vegetarian got a light salad and vegan steak. He enjoyed atlesst having some real entrée options at a steak house where they usually are not vegetarian friendly.
We got a bunch of sides including the tater tots and the crème brûlée corn which was my favorite part of the entire meal.
My lamb came out extremely under seasoned and bland. I asked for sauces but it just didn’t do justice when the lamb had no flavor marinating into it.
It also came with a lamb bolognese which was delicious too. The flavors were so bold and tasty.

Botero I hate to see you go! I am so sad that I won’t be able to eat here more than once! I had an amazing experience this past week! I decided to book this place because I heard they were closing! Upon arriving we were warmly greeted by the two hostess at the front. Seated promptly which is always a plus for me at fine dining restaurants! The ambiance is beyond amazing inside this place and the mood isn’t the typical stiff fine dining atmosphere you would normally expect. We were placed in a great area of the restaurant by the pool. Very romantic type of feel. Our waiter was excellent! Very informative and knowledgeable about the menu! The only reason I can’t quite give them a full five stars is because the food took FOREVER to come out and when it came down to getting our bill that took another 15 minutes. We explained prior to all this that we had a show to catch. However I have to mention how great the steak’s were. The Bone-​In Ribeye is the absolute best steak they have! Thanks for the great experience BOTERO.

Another steakhouse in Vegas that gets the job done.
Now the whole place is really nice, the vibe is hip but classy at the same time. You seriously can’t go wrong coming here if it’s either a intimate date or a group thing.
So the dishes. The truffle macaroni and cheese. I personally have a love hate relationship with truffle mac since sometimes it’s amazing and sometimes it’s terrible. This time, it was pretty good. It wasn’t mind blowing, but it wasn’t disappointing either. The grilled octopus was fantastic. This was my first time having octopus, and it was pretty damn tasty. It was rich and had a full flavor. For the steak, we had the bone-​in ribeye. Now, comparing it to Delmonico, I think Delmonico had the better steak, but to take anything away from Botero’s steak would be wrong. This steak was fantastc. The medium rare was spot on, the tenderness was there and the juice oozed out.
Botero was definitely somewhere worth coming to.

Made reservations for our anniversary dinner. I had read wonderful reviews about Botero and we were not disappointed. The décor is absolutely stunning. White leather chairs inside with plush carpets. Two beautiful patios by the XS pool.
We were sat as soon as we arrived and greeted by our server (Tonya, I believe) She was friendly and knowledgeable. We felt very welcomed.
To start we had the prawns. Amazing! The sauce is excellent. I ordered the small filet (medium, chimichuri style), which came with a watercress salad. My husband ordered the filet (medium, peppercorn style) which came with three dipping sauces that were amazing! We ordered half an order of Botero fries and half an order of the whipped potatoes.
The steak literally melts in your mouth. It was so delicious. There was literally nothing wrong with our food. Everything was perfection. We had no room for desert, so we will have to come back.
The only hiccup we had was when our server had to leave and turned us over to another server (Monya? Mona?) who never even came to check on us. We had a table next to us ordering more «high price» items (wine bottles) so she completely ignored us. We could have walked out and she wouldn’t have noticed. Finally we got her attention and we paid.
Luckily this didn’t ruin our experience. Overall I highly recommend this place. Hands down!

The room is stunning, with millions in paintings and sculptures punctuating the white leather dining chairs and marble table tops. There are two outdoor patios overlooking the Encore pool which comes to life at night when XS opens. The real masterpiece is the giant golden woman in the center of the dining room. No expense was spared, from the iPads at the bar listing out the drink menu in addition to providing background on the wines available and the art on display, to the lights above each table operated by remote controls so each diner can have lighting dimmed or brightened to their request.
My friend (who actually used to manage here) and I stopped in to say hi to their new chef, chat, and get a bite before Botero closes its doors soon to become Society Café in the interim, before becoming an entirely new concept! I don’t know if it was the wine we had at the Eastside Lounge, or the fact that I’m leaving Vegas and feel the need to eat the whole city before I go, but we decided to throw caution to the wind, and order the caviar with some champagne. Well, it was obviously delicious– it was Osetra, and quite reasonably priced for 15g at $ 105. Other restaurants on the strip serve the exact same thing for twice the price! The real standout star was the Poblano Chile and Corn Crème Brulee. I don’t want to be inappropriate here. But it was like sex served up hot in a cast iron skillet. 100% on my list of top 5 best things I’ve ever eaten.
We had some tastings of the heirloom tomato salad which was elevated with the addition of a kalamata olive, and the beet salad was great as well. If you have a chance to go in before it closes– ask for Mora as your server!

Love this steakhouse that is located between the Wynn/​Encore. It does seem to get busy. We had reservations, and we still had to wait a few minutes before our party was seated.
The cocktail menu is on a tablet, and it seems that you can order drinks from there. HOWEVER, the waiter who took our order says the ipads do not transmit orders… then why have that option showing? It’s just confusing the customer.
Anyway, a friend and I shared the Porterhouse for 2 with the pepper-​style sauce/​topping on the side. The porterhouse was cooked a beautiful medium rare. The only gripe is that the portion of strip to filet mignon wasn’t as great as I expected… only had like 3 uneven cuts of filet mignon… However the steak was cooked beautifully and it tasted great. The sauces were not necessary.
Another group of friends shared the double cut ribeye for 2 and had the coffee rub on it. It was cooked a beautiful med rare too. Solid choice.
We ordered so much food, that we took some to go and it still tasted good the next day!

Another great steakhouse option in Vegas!
Botero is another delicious dining option in the Wynn. And as most other dining options in the Wynn, it’s expensive, but worth it.
Botero offers some delicious cuts of American Prime beef and very tasty side dishes as well.
On this trip, I ordered Dungeness Crab Ravioli to start, a petit filet, and ½ sides of french fries and creamed corn. The ravioli were very rich but still delicate, the french fries very tasty and well seasoned, and the creamed corn (with jalapenos and pork belly!!!) was amazing! The steak was simply grilled, as I requested, and was the perfect temperature. What a delicious cut of meat.
The setting was very classy, the service was helpful and friendly, and the meal was excellent. I will definitely be back!
Iced Tea Rating: 4 stars! Yummy Wynn Iced tea with lots of refills.

Ate at 11pm on a Friday. Last table of the day and seated at a nice table near the center sculpture. Verified with the Hostess at 8pm that they would still be open after the 9:30 Le Reve show lets out. Hostess confirmed that they would be able to accommodate us even at such a late hour and they did!
Ordered drinks from a IPAD list. Bread, especially liked the buttery pretzel bread, and a Watermelon Palette cleanser brought to the table. Nice…
Sig other had two starters. Crudo Plate and Grilled Octopus as she wanted to eat light. Both excellent. I had Foie Gras as a starter and the Branzino for entrée. Both well prepared. We were quite impressed although I wanted to try the Summer Tasting Menu for more variety. The tasting menu is not available after 10pm. Too bad., still elegant dining with excellent service.
We closed with Cappuccino and a Latte with complimentary Petit Fours. Last table of the night… thanks for accommodating us!

Modern art deco-​y décor. Well prepared steaks. Great service… 3 stars is fair… A-​OK… There wasn’t really anything that blew me away and makes me crave this steakhouse.
The one thing that was different, is the 6 oz shrimp (single shrimp) I had as the «surf» portion of my meal… I’ve had lobsters that were smaller… It was easily the largest shrimp I’ve ever seen…
Other than that, nothing really stood out. Everything was good, but expensive (Vegas prices). Nothing really stood out, except the shrimp… And maybe the ambiance… The white, and loungey and artsy décor was different…
Solid is solid. I’m not complaining. But it does take a something more than a properly cooked, well seasoned steak, accompanied by great service to stand out to me.

Between the SW at the Wynn and Botero at the Encore. I can’t tell which one I like more. They are definitely both good. But I have to say I love the ambience at Botero more. It’s just a bit more «fun» if that makes any sense.
As for the food, their ribeye is to die for!
I don’t remember exactly what sides I had ordered to go with it (thanks to tequila shots) but I do remember they were all tasty.
Definitely sit outside, and order the lime in the coconut as a cocktail.
Cheers!

Solid steakhouse with a nice décor and excellent service.
I enjoyed the appetizers more than my entrée, and steak I had was good, just not incredible.
The highlight was the steak tartare appetizer, followed by a very solid tuna tartare.
I had a rib eye steak as my entrée and it was good, but not as good as the Porterhouse my friends shared. I don’t eat many steaks and this one did not compare to the strip steak I had at CUT in the Palazzo a couple of weeks ago.
For our side I will give a big thumbs up to the truffle laced mac & cheese.
No need to leave the Wynn though. A very good spot!

I visited Botero this past weekend and had an amazing meal and fantastic service. The restaurant was beautiful with both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is right by the pool, so it’s a great view if you prefer al fresco dining.
I had a reservation, so the hostess promptly escorted me to my table next to the window looking out at the pool. I chose to sit indoors, but I was offered my choice of either.
My server quickly came over and I asked for the vegan menu. He went over the options with me and pointed out some of his favorites. Per his suggestion, I decided to go for the vegan tasting menu.
Vegan bread and butter was brought out for me and it was delicious. I ate the whole basket even though I had four courses AND dessert still to come!
Every single course was fantastic (photos included in my review). I will tell you a little about each course:
Artichoke soup with vegan ricotta: delicious and presented very well. Ricotta and cashews in the bowl and the server poured the broth on top
Roasted hearts of palm «bone marrow»: This sounds weird for someone who doesn’t eat animal products, but it was amazing!!! The grilled country bread and onion jam with it were perfect.
Ancient grains penne and morel mushrooms: This was delicious! One of my favorite courses. It was tossed in fava bean pesto and was seriously paradise for my tastebuds.
Portobello steaks and kale polenta: I was so full by the time this came along, but it was fantastic. I was severely impressed and pleased by this dish. Cooked perfectly, presented perfectly.
Strawberry rhubarb pie: Usually the tasting menu comes with a chocolate dessert, but I don’t like chocolate. I asked for this one instead. It was delicious! Strawberry almond ice cream and almond brittle on top of the delicious pie.
The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. The timing of the courses was right on as well. Just so you know, I am 5’6″ and 110 pounds and I ate ALL of this food, every last bite. It was that amazing! Well done Botero, well done.

What an amazing place.
Looked at the reviews, not sure what to add.
Excellent experience in all aspects.
The food was not something I was expecting, or imagined. It was excellent, surprising, perfectly cooked.
Service was of what is expected of a 5 star restaurant at the Wynn!
Very nice decorations.
Will make sure to go again and try more food.
We ordered an 11 course meal! Obviously could not finish everything, but was worth to try everything.
I had some favorites, but nothing was not excellent or regretted ordering. The only downfall is my stomach can only handle so much!

Lately I’ve been choosing Botero when I get to Vegas. However before coming to Vegas I usually have a list of places I want to conquer but somehow… I end up here and what’s great about Botero is that it does not disappoint and I don’t regret not going to the other places!
Botero is located in the Wynn, in between Wynn and Encore.
Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by the hosts and their bar. The bar itself is small with a traditional bar setting and a few tables with oversized chairs to sit in while sipping your favorite drink before they call to seat you.
The restaurant is set to a sexy low dim light level with the help of a fountain in the middle. You can see the nightclub Surrender from almost every angle when sitting down.
I am always greeted promptly and served with their selection of amazing breads. On the last few occasions that I’ve gone, their selection of bread were always different. It is served with a lemon infused ricotta cheese spread and it is flavorful. I don’t think I ever want butter on my bread ever again. It is light with a hint of lemon taste to it.
For starters, we’ve ordered the crudo tasting and although small, it is one of my favorite. You get to sample a little bit of everything. The fish are sliced perfectly. Delicate yet still deliver big on flavor. It is fresh and melt in your mouth. The selection of fish on the plate are easy on the palate for a starter.
On one other occasion, the special of the night was a tomahawk steak. Not only was this beefy awesome to goodness amazing but it was huge. All of our mouth dropped open when we saw the size of it. Two guys gobbled down on it and there was still meat left. The tomahawk was the highlight of their meal. It was cooked to perfection. Perfectly pink in the center and tender. The flavor of the meat was marinated perfectly. No condiments were required.
On my most recent trip, I ordered the brioche crusted salmon. I thought it was weird at first but after the first bite, I was sold. The buttery flavor from the brioche crust on the salmon played very well into the flavor of the salmon. The salmon was cooked to a perfect medium rare. I ate it happily and finished it without stopping.
Feeling already bad… we ordered the truffle Mac and cheese to add more onto our mouth. Yes, it is creamy, cheesy, dense, and rich. You get a good taste of the cheese and then the truffle plays in the background without overwhelming anything else. I can honestly sit and eat the entire Mac and cheese.
The desserts here fills me with delight! There is something about simple desserts that satisfy the soul after having a fulfilling meal. The selections are seasonal and I always feel like it compliments the entire experience. Some desserts are very rich (dark chocolate) and some are light (seasonal sorbets).
The service is pretty attentive and the waiters and waitress ensure that our fluids are topped off and clean plates are always there.
There was only a single time when service lacked attention and the food took longer than their usual wait time but other than that one misfortune, service and quality of our meals have been great.

A delicious burger with bone marrow ground into the sirloin, a mimosa and a pleasant outdoor patio to enjoy easter Sunday… wonderful.
I have had dinner here before as well. Imaginative meat focused menu adorned with odd art of Botero that makes one question the philosophy of aesthetics. One debate that will go over easily is the food. Tqsty and with a decent wine list. If staying at Wynn/​Encore a must. However, its worth a visit even if you have to trek down the strip.

This is a high-​end steakhouse located in Encore. This is a place to dine with good friends or a very special significant other. A small walk from the entrance of Encore, though the casino, and into the shopping center brings you the entrance of this magnificent restaurant.
This restaurant has a low-​light mystique to it, and the dinner table is mostly lit by candles. When I went there, I was with my buddy who was celebrating moving back to Los Angeles on his last leg of pharmacy school.
We got seated right away, and were treated well by a professional staff. My buddy and I ordered two glasses of pinot noir, and ate from a great variety of bread. The chef gave us a complementary cookie with sweet jam on top, which was very tasty. We ordered rib eye steak, which was huge and well prepared. We also ordered grilled mushrooms on the side, which came in plenty and served on a medium bowl. The food was delicious, and left me a bit comatose. I was not ready to have another glass of wine, as I was pacing myself before heading to Tao.
Expect to pay a little over $ 100 per person here, but trust me, it is well worth it.

My friend and I celebrated our 21^st Friendaversary and her birthday (I met her the day before her birthday, makes it easy to remember).
She’s an omnivore and I’m a vegan, this place was absolutely awesome! She had a coffee rubbed steak and flan for dessert, I had Portobello «steak» and apple pie from their vegan menu. (Yes, they have a vegan menu)
Amazing ambiance, love the art, great food, and really good drinks! Definitely on the pricey side, but oh so worth it.
I will be back for more!

Where do I start… The experience overall was rather nice. Great service, appetizers like the octopus and tartare were amazing.
The sides: tater tots, Mac and cheese, sprouts, all top notch.
As for the steak, for the price you pay, it’s mediocre in terms of tenderness! Although the porterhouse was cooked to perfection, it still lacked a bit of flavor and sophistication for a $ 130 piece of meat. Each bite would start in a magical place, then turn dry and chewy as you prepare to swallow. Very strange actually, even the fattier parts were no match for the Vegas desert!
Will give it another try in hopes of upgrading this review…

Botero is super delicious. Generally known for their steak but Chef Lorusso is actually great with seafood.
Today was my 3^rd time eating there so here are a few highlights that are must haves:
Appetizers:
~Short Rib Ravioli– My oh my so rich and flavorful where you don’t want to share. Drool worthy but be aware that there is only 3 pieces
~ Crudo tasting– if you love sashimi and or raw fish prepared different ways then this is amazing. Loved experiencing the different preparations
~Ahi tuna tartare– I could eat a whole vat of this if I could. Fresh fish + mango+ avocado= heaven in my mouth.
Entrée:
~Can go wrong with any steak here but they prepare it 3 different ways. I recommended the pepper ways first cause it also has a variety of sauces and then chimichurri second.
~Short rib– fall off the bone kind of meat sitting on a bed of amazing potato purée with the oh so delightful red wine sauce.
Sides:
~Tater Tots– no seriously… they are a whole new level of tater tots. (Cheese in the middle– you’re welcome)
I honestly could go on and on about this place. Modern décor and received its name because it showcases work from artist, Fernando Botero. Overlooks poolside view and if you want to go clubbing afterwards it is next to the popular club, XS.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for good food and good vibes. The service was impeccable and staff was extremely friendly. You will definitely spend a little because it’s is fine dining but you will enjoy the experience.

In five star vegas hotels, you expect everything to be marked up. However, Botero is not as overpriced as one might expect. I came for a nice steak dinner on a Friday night — — it was halloween night. I anticipated a crowd, but the restaurant was very large, spacious and dark, so the atmosphere was great for a nice date. Here is a list of items I ordered:
Ribeye Steak: I am a sucker for ribeye steaks, and Botero really hit the spot. As a steak-​lover, that ultimate sear on a steak that I cannot do at home is what i pay the extra cost for (and the higher quality meat). The steak was juicy, tender, medium-​rare, flavorful (it was fatter than expected, which contributed to the nice flavor), and beautifully seared. Even at slightly above the cost of a ribeye steak in nice LA restaurants, the money was well-​worth it.
Seafood Platter: I had a mix of oysters, alaskan crab legs, and prawns. Other than the Alaskan crab legs, which I don’t eat as often, the oysters and prawns were average. Seafood is generally expensive, so don’t expect otherwise.
Bone Marrow: I have had bone marrow at many many places, and this is comparable to CUT. Because bone marrow has a fat and oily texture, the crispy bread and sweet caramelized onion really complements and reduces the fatness. This was very well done, and was delicious.
Mac n Cheese: it is very difficult to make a bad mac n cheese, but it is also hard to make an amazing mac n cheese. This one was serviceable when I ate at Botero, but for whatever reason as leftovers, this was amazing.
Milk bonbon Lollipops: My girlfriend really wanted a picture of the lollipops, so we ordered 2. At 3.50 a pop, it was not too expensive, and was actually quite good. After a full meal, the popsicle was a nice finishing touch and was not overwhelming because each popsicle does not come with much ice cream.