As folks have taken this far a field, I can say that pancakes at Ken's Corner Breakfast & Lunch in Glastonbury, CT are great! Last time I was there Ken's featured fresh raspberry pancakes with maple syrup and they were very large and very good!

Blue Moon Grill in Wakefield makes great pancakes!! Maple syrup is an up charge.

Maybe not. If I had ANY idea of what love costs at day one i would have missed out on a life time of wonder!

Of course not. But let's not discourage this adventure....

Zuni, si. Travel Lodge, no!

Yah, but if the OP.was thinking reunion I wouldn't be threatened and the Hyatt is across the street...

Slanted Door and sit at a window.

Walked by this morning and late afternoon. They are stocking the shelves and finishing up details. I'd guess the opening will be before Thanksgiving and maybe this next week...looks real close.

They had several other en papillotte items on the menus; we almost always get "the special" as I reckon that's what the chef found to look the best when shopping.

There were actually two and we had both...halibut en papillotte and ahi tuna encrusted with pepper corns. Both were delicious!

We just called ahead by an hour and got a reservation after a very trying day and was delighted with two fresh "catch of the day" specials plus a salad and a decent bott of white for $100 plus tip for two. I plan to go back again and, please note, I am VERY picky about fish.

Our first night is going to be at Canteen and after that I really don't know....

Just checked their page again and the prix fixe was $43 two nights ago.

About how much did dinner cost? Their web page has no prix fixe prices.

How about Woodhouse Fish Company? Get better ideas?

Thanks for your comments to date. I am checking into each place mentioned.

And, now we have guests visiting wanting dinner. Again, avoiding that $300/plate "art as an eating experience," what would you recommend anywhere in SF for vegetarians, who will occasionally eat exceptional fish and fowl?

We have five days in the SF area early next month, which coincides with my birthday. Thank you! Thank you! And, we have leased an apartment about three blocks from Canteen on Sutter. We have tried the $300+/person experiences and they don't do it for us. But, we really do like good food prepared well and served well. We plan to wait for places at State Bird Provisions and maybe do both a brunch and dinner at Canteen. What else do you recommend?

Cut and pasted from an earlier post...

I chose not to spend money at really expensive places because deep down inside the prices offend me and make me ashamed to admit that I needed to spend 500Eu+ for dinner. I'd rather enjoy what my wife could put together from the open air market and tell all my friends what a great cook she is. I'm not cheap; I think conspicuous consumption is a sin. After an evening in a really expensive restaurant as a party guest or host I feel bad about what that money would do if we just ate at a 50Eu place John Talbott recommended and gave the balance to any of hundreds of excellent charities.

In answer to your question, "NO!"

Dave,

Different people seek different things in food experiences.

While waiting for the valet and my car at one of the many casinos I lost a few dollars in, I chatted with newlyweds on their first trip to LV. They were complaining about the high cost of food in LV siting a slice of pizza and a coke on the strip for $20+ each. While I think it is a fact that food is a bargain in LV, I suspect $20+ each was their budget for that meal. My buffet carried me through two meals and sometimes three, so $25 to $35/ buffet is cheap when compared to a slice and a coke. Why anyone would want a slice and a coke in LV is another topic.

Compare these buffets (Bellagio, “M,” Wynn, Rio, Paris and Wicked Spoon)to The Table of Joel Robuchon and the buffets are cheaper, but there are quality and atmosphere differences of considerable magnitude.

As my choices were made after reading lots of reviews on Chowhound, Yelp, Tripadvisor and Vegas.com, I did read your point of view and actually considered it as I sat in these places. For me at a buffet what I miss from a really good restaurant is the small number of other diners. And, this is ironic because lots of customers bring out the best in a buffet and the worst in a quality restaurant. You saw my reference to the locusts' attack at Belagio. The crowd was amazing! Shorter women nearly tripped me several times as they scurried from one spot to another. But the food was hot and piled high, except for the eggs Benedict, which was cold, and the champagne flowed like tap water. Conversely read reports of folks in Chowhound returning from Paris, who were thrilled that the chef made a little something especially for them after a short conversation and returned to their table later to talk some more...doesn't happen when the place is full!

I chose not to spend money at really expensive places because deep down inside the prices offend me and make me ashamed to admit that I needed to spend 500Eu+ for dinner. I'd rather enjoy what my wife could put together from the open air market and tell all my friends what a great cook she is. I'm not cheap; I think conspicuous consumption is a sin. After an evening in a really expensive restaurant as a party guest or host I feel bad about what that money would do if we just ate at a 50Eu place John Talbott recommended and gave the balance to any of hundreds of excellent charities.

As I started this response...Different people seek different things in food experiences.

And, thanks for all your comments over the years. They have helped me on several trips.

hychka

I love the buffet for breakfast/brunch.

If you like Thai, you'll love Lotus of Siam.

Yes, did that!

My wife and I went to L V for her professional annual meeting leaving me with time to visit as many casinos as I could fit in whenI wasn't swimming.

On Sunday we flew in early, checked in to our hotel and got to The Buffet at Belagio for The Champange Brunch before the locusts attacked, which was fabulous! Our Champange glasses were water glasses and our server kept them full for over two and a half hours...my wife loved her omelette with smoked trout. My favorite was the pizza, which was on a par with the best we had in Rome. Of course we tried many other things and would rate the experience very highly. However, it is quite the mob scene.

The next morning, as my wife was in meetings, I went alone to "M" for breakfast. There was no crowd at all. But, there was also nothing exceptional to report on. The food was good and I, but not everyone, enjoyed the service. The couple next to me complained so much I moved.

Tuesday I drove up to Wynn and was in line when they opened. The room is elegant; the food is extremely good; and, I loved the veggies. Their roast beef was excellent. Desserts are great. People watching was lots of fun as the crowd is international, wealthy and well dressed. I, a 67 yearold with two wedding bands ( mine and my dad's) got hit on twice, which was very flattering. My favorite, for whole experience.

Wednesday I went to Rio for the Carnival World Buffet for breakfast.This is much bigger than any of the previous buffets and everything is good. It is the only buffet that served the eggs Benidict warm and with soft yokes....Rio got it right! The gelato is very good with lots of choices. Much to chose from.

Wednesday evening The Paris Buffet catered my wife's convention and the choices were good, but not extensive. For the first time fish wasn't offered. That's probably not true in the actual buffet.

Thursday I was not hungry until supper and we went to Wicked Spoon. I enjoyed the pork spare ribs, which might be the best I've ever eaten. The Asian stir fries were very good as was the salmon. We finished with gelato and a chocolate mousse.

Friday we had to return to Rio on family business and decided to lunch at World Carnival Buffet. My wife agreed that everything was very good and the choices were the most extensive. The rib roast was the best cut I had on the trip. I had a Ruben right off the grill that was as good or better than any I have previously eaten. And, we finished with gelato.

How anyone could rank these is beyond me. Other than I won't be going back to "M" and I like to try the real Paris Buffet, the other four we're extremely good values, excellent service and wonderful food. Pressed I'd say Wynn.

Can't miss at Phoenix.

Try le denier metro for good, simple, well prepared food. It's our first stop. Also, check out Paris by Mouth for more advice.

OK. You said you were looking for "a fancy-schmancy dinner" with dancing. FOOD: If you read this site, you won't care for the food as it is "banquet service," which defeats any chance of several of the offerings from being presented correctly. Rolls were good. The fruit desserts were ripe. (Read the food comments on Goldstar before you order.) WINE: The list wasn't inspiring, but had drinkable items. DRESS: Most people did NOT dress up, although there were several smashing exceptions. DANCE: The band has three players and a synthesizer. They play the first set with mostly stuff your husband can fall around the floor to and not be noticed, while the final set is current music that takes more exertion. But, he'd probably fade into the crowd with that set, too, as most dancers came out for that one. SETTING: The yacht is very nice as are the views of the skyline at night. SERVICE: The crew and servants are extremely caring, if a bit ignorant. Overall we had a good time because: we tried to dance every dance and the dances were obvious as to the step (we are enthusiastic, but poor dancers); the service tried very hard; the food was "banquet" passable; we drank too much; and, the setting is very nice. My earlier comment reflects my feelings about the food and your desire for "a fancy-schmancy dinner"...

GOOD luck and let us know what you do.

Well, we went on the cruise last night and, in three words I'd say, "Do not go!"

You need to try Calumet Fisheries http://www.calumetfisheries.com/revie.... The smoked shrimp is incredible! It's way down on 95th Street, but close to I-90. If you want to thrill your friends at a pitch-in, grab something smoked from this place. Happily we have to drive by there on our way to and from Chicago.

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Calumet Fisheries
3259 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Here's more on the dinner cruise...http://www.odysseycruises.com/Chicago/dinner?src=google&loc=chicago&ad=dinner&gclid=CNWMtpWFk6wCFULrKgodnm0xlw

For a discount price go to http://www.goldstar.com/chicago and look for Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Brunch and Dinner Cruises.

No, but on our next visit we reserved a dinner cruise with a live band leaving from Navy Pier. Check gold star for deals.