Like some other reviewers. I did once have a less than stellar evening at Melisse. Fortunately this was after several other flawless dinners enjoyed there. I now compare all other restaurants to Melisse and no other food has measured up. Our weekends at the ""best"" restaurants in Las Vegas are now shadowed by our experience of Melisse, like the apple in the Garden of Eating from the tree of knowledge. If the prices were not so very, very high and the recession so fierce in our pockets, I would only ever eat at Melisse. And that poor evening that I mentioned, there were some serious flaws in the service but they were remedied, apologized for and a week later we received a generous gift card from the restaurant.
In my opinion, the only way to go at Melisse is to share the tasting menu and wine pairing with at least a party of four. Each getting something different and tasting from each others' plates and glasses. If you are not a ""foodie' with knowledge and love for food preparation and service, then you will not appreciate Melisse and I advise you to save your money. Melisse is for the connoisseur. If you love foie gras, their's is the best.
Pros: exquisite tasting menu; usually great service
Cons: occasionally off night for service
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