Tasting a bit of Vegas has never been so thrilling
Many of our locals and tourists alike find the history and legacy of Vegas thrilling and part of the charm of Sin City. For those who may not be as familiar with the namesake of this iconic steakhouse in Downtown Las Vegas at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, let us indulge you.
Oscar Goodman served as the “Happiest Mayor in the Universe” for Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011. However it’s his former career that has audiences captivated. In his career as a defense attorney, he represented defendants accused of being some of the leading organized crime figures in Vegas. To get in touch with that side of Goodman just watch the 1995 movie Casino which portrayed a couple of his former clients and in which he has a cameo appearance.
Fast forward to present day and Goodman is now the namesake behind the Oscar’s Beef-Booze-Broads steakhouse. Be sure to checkout the photo montage of his careers as you saunter into the lounge and restaurant. Now sit back and enjoy the libations and just imagine what it must have been like and order like he would.
What Oscar Drinks
5 ounces Bombay Sapphire gin (& then more Bombay Sapphire gin)IceA slice of jalapeno
Big, strong and the perfect drink…at least according to Oscar. (If you have an opportunity see Oscar out and about this is what you will likely find in his hand!)
Goodmans Legacy
4 ounces sparkling wine1 ounces St. Germain liquor½ ounces Vodka
This drink is tart, fizzy and just a little on the dry side. Perfect for toasting Oscar’s “forty years and still going strong”!
Downtown Smash
2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. lime juice fresh
1/2 oz. simple syrup
Muddled (fresh) strawberries & blackberries
The result is a sweetness with a refreshing citric zing. This drink truly makes you feel like it is “a long time coming and now a huge success”.
Come on in for “Happiest Hour” from 4-6 pm Monday thru Friday in Oscar’s Lounge for half priced drinks and select appetizers. At the bar or over dinner in the iconic glass dome, the bartenders will mix up one of these iconic spirits or your own favorite. When you’re looking for a true Vegas experience, Oscar’s has both the goods and the history!
When you walk into Oscar’s Steakhouse you know you are in for a very special night. The bar has an old Hollywood class with modern decorative charm. Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to 7pm is happy hour at Oscar’s. Select drinks and appetizers are half price. So make sure to come in a little early and have a cocktail in the swanky bar area.
Exceptionally Good Food
You will see when you enter the dining room; it seems designed so that anywhere you sit you get a spectacular view of the beautiful light show on the canopy over Fremont Street. It may seem like common sense to order steak in a steak house and at Oscar’s this would be a great choice, it is the Best Steakhouse in Las Vegas after all! Though, they do also have great pork chops and seafood dishes that are equally as delectable. There is really something for everyone at Oscar’s. The ‘made for scratch’ sides are served family style and are fun to share with your dinner companions. A must try is the Jose Leonardo’s Roasted Corn Brûlée. It is creamy and is the perfect complement to every entree on the menu.
Perfectly Sweet Ending
Make sure you save room for dessert. A favorite among many is the chocolate mousse. It is creamy, delicious and the perfect way to end your meal. There are other great desserts at Oscar’s like crème brûlée, cheese cake and chocolate cake with caramel sauce. Oscar’s Steakhouse is not just about great food, it is about an experience. Great food, great ambience, and great service. Like Oscar says “My expectations aren’t that high for my place… just the best food, the best service, the best ambiance and the best broads.” Come in and eat at the best steakhouse in Downtown Las Vegas.