CdM: Restaurant review: Hidden gem of las vegas Cortez room

Tonight I ate dinner at the Cortez room, a steakhouse in the Goldcoast hotel and casino. Although the Goldcoast is a little off the beaten path the Cortez room is definitely worth the trip. The Cortez room is an old style steakhouse tucked away in the corner of the casino and serves the best prime rib in town at very affordable prices. The ambiance of this retro steakhouse is great with the dim lighting and excellent service with staff that has been there over 20 years making you feel like part of the family. When you walk in, you are greeted by a friendly hostess and seated in high backed booth.  The waiter appears with a basked of warm breads and crackers and returns expediently with your drinks.  I always order my favorite Shirley Temple and the Cortez room does it with lots of cherries. Their food is delicious and each meal includes a side salad or soup and a baked potato leaving you stuffed. My favorite item to get is the Queen cut prime rib, always perfectly done, served with a gravy boat brimming with warm homemade au jus.  The salted baked potato is served with plentiful cups of sour cream, butter, and chives. But I would also recommend the scallops if you are in the mood for sea food; they are amazing in the special lemon sauce. Next time you are looking to try something new in an intimate dining setting try the hidden gem, the Cortez room.