Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (800) 847-5200
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-12am, Sat 1pm-12am, Sun 1pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's – by Pableaux Johnson
The Scene
Buried in the glittery depths of Harrah's downtown casino, this modern, airy room is definitely not your father's clubby steakhouse. The post-gaming crowd varies wildly from table to table--the well-heeled Armani set dines next to seniors in matching Branson-chic sweatsuits. Persistent slot-machine noise makes the otherwise attractive front bar a lot less drinker-friendly.
The Food
John Besh of Restaurant August fame does a contemporary take on steakhouse standards at jackpot-winner prices. Meaty portions embrace old-school excess: Some dry-aged options weigh in at 18 and 40 ounces (N.Y. strip and "cowboy" rib-eye, respectively). Perfectly cooked beef rules the menu--including a succulent American Kobe shoulder steak--but there's also a respectable array of seafood and poultry options. The rich, spicy, barbecued shrimp rank among the best in town. Sweet courses aren't particularly strong, but after three pounds of meat, who's got room?
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe steakhouse thrives on impulse dining and walk-ins, so reservations are rarely necessary. If you want a guaranteed table, call in late afternoon a few days before your target date.
ParkingBesh validates valet and garage parking, but you may encounter long wait times at the valet stand.
Where to SitUnless you like the electronic clatter of casino slots, sit at the blue, semicircular booths at the rear.
User Reviews for Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's
02/28/2008 Posted by bamakev
First, let me say that I have lived in New Orleans for years and I have eaten at many of the great restaurants in town, from Restaurant August to Stella to Jacque Imo's to Port of Call to Bluebird Cafe. I can appreciate all kinds of cuisine for what it is. I'm definitely no restaurant snob -- I just like good food, regardless of whether it's paneed or fried. I ate at this restaurant tonight, and I immediately had the urge to tell others. I didn't feel that it was appropriate to tip badly, as the service was good; and I didn't think that a talk with the manager would resolve some kind of anomaly of an issue. This was plain and simple a bad meal. This was one of the worst cuts of meat that I have ever eaten. I asked for all the sauces and everything they cover it up with to be put on the side, so that I could really taste the steak and put the topping on in the amount that I wanted. But once I bit into this thing, I realized that the only way to make it palatable was to, in fact, drown it in the toppings they brought. It literally was worse than any Waffle House steak that I've ever had -- and yes, I've actually even had a few of those. This thing tasted like a firm block of bacon -- and ironically enough, it wasn't bacon-wrapped. For reference, I ordered the tournadoes ($36). I was very dissatisfied, and needless to say, I won't be going back here. This is one of the first restaurant reviews that I've ever written, but I felt the need, given that NOLA is such a popular tourist destination and that Harrah's is a spot that out-of-towners frequent. Please don't judge our town on this cuisine.
10/23/2007 Posted by crawkisser
My husband and I just found this place by accident. We were going to eat the buffet, but my husband said he wanted to have a steak. We were seated right away. The chef sent over a complimentary appetizer. The steaks were amazing, but we were a little shocked when we saw the prices on the menu. It was pricey, but the food was great and we enjoyed our evening out without our 3 kids.
Pros: Located inside Harrah's
Cons: A little too pricey
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