BOA Steakhouse
3500 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas NV 89109This venue is no longer open.
BOA Steakhouse: Stylish Steak
Review by TableAgent
BOA Steakhouse offers the simple pleasures of a classic American steakhouse with subtly sophisticated additions. Against a sumptuous background of leather and wood, Chef de Cuisine Jose Aleman’s culinary creations pay homage to familiar flavors while infusing them with hints of French culinary artistry.
BOA’s dining room blends natural accents with a chic modern aesthetic to create a sexy and stylish environment ripe for indulging in carnivorous pleasures. A sleek, mirrored bar with low leather couches greets diners as they enter, offering enticing relaxation in the form of inventive signature cocktails. Lush materials enhance the sensual luxury of the space, with leather-covered banquettes, tables, and menus reiterating the restaurant’s delicious bovine culinary concentrations. Bare bark tree sculptures scattered throughout the restaurant lend an appealingly rugged naturalism to the space, playfully contrasting with the Roman style façade of Caesar’s Palace that is visible through large windows. Slatted wood and metal mesh dividers provide partial seclusion to the elevated semi-private dining space. Seated in our own stylish leather banquette with stunning views of the Bellagio fountain show, our eager anticipation builds as we soak up more of BOA’s exclusive ambience.
While the wine list offers many tempting options, BOA’s selection of creative cocktails proves impossible to resist. Arriving highly recommended by not only our server but by an enthusiastic passerby as well, the BOA 405 more than lives up to its hype. A surprisingly complementary mixture of strawberries, balsamic vinegar, black pepper and vodka, the BOA 405 is fruity, slightly spicy, and above all satisfyingly subtle. My companion’s Crush is similarly revitalizing, delivering a cool, lively sip of citrus, berry, pomegranate refreshment infused with a hint of tropical exoticism from its lychee liqueur. Both cocktails prove to be a vibrant start to our evening, confounding expectations and fueling our anticipation for our feasting.
Following quickly on the heels of our beverages, we are treated to another culinary surprise: BOA’s delightful dinner theatre of Tableside Classic Caesar Salad. The air is filled with pungent, salty aromas as a skilled assistant begins furiously whisking together fresh Caesar salad ingredients and distributes the mixture between us before our eager eyes. Crisp and fresh, the salad is a flood of flavors, balancing the boldness of lemon acidity, garlicky potency, spicy Dijon mustard, and briney anchovies with the more delicate romaine lettuce and soft boiled egg. It is a bright beginning to our meal, exemplifying Chef Aleman’s emphasis on the freshness of his ingredients.
We are next served the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, artfully centered in a triangle of beet emulsion and accompanied by slices of sautéed braeburn apples. It is a surprising pairing, with the fruitiness of the apple and earthy sugars of the beets accentuating the slight buttery sweetness of the crab meat, while lending an almost wintry heft to the dish. Its light oceanic flavors and fruity notes enliven our palates in preparation for the meatier indulgences to follow.
BOA Steakhouse’s main attraction is, of course, its premium cuts of beef. The unique preparation of the 40 Day Dry Aged New York Strip piques my curiosity, while my dining companion selects the classic Bone-In Ribeye. While we both forego the offer of one of BOA’s complementary rubs and crusts, we are treated to the full array of housemade sauces: Cabernet, Bearnaise, Peppercorn, Chimichurri, Creamy Horseradish, Soy Ginger and the Signature J-1 sauces all present delicious dipping dilemmas for transforming the flavors of the meat.
The 40 Day Dry Aged New York Strip arrives sizzling to the table crusted in a deep char and accompanied by fragrant garnishes of garlic cloves and rosemary springs. The unique dry aging process amplifies and concentrates the gamey flavors of the steak, while still retaining its juiciness. The Bone-In Ribeye is presented with similar minimalism, focusing the attention on this massive cut of beef. Impossibly tender and buttery, the Ribeye exemplifies the sublime quality and expert preparation of BOA’s meats. My dining companion gushes that it is the best steak she’s ever had: a statement that is hard to contradict when each succulent bite nearly melts in my mouth.
Although the flavors of both of these fine steaks stand well on their own, dipping morsels into each of the sauces brings out new nuances in the meat, and transforms each bite into a new taste experience. Some of the sauces impart a classic richness, like the creamy Bearnaise or full-bodied Cabernet, while others like the Soy Ginger, Chimichurri (a traditional Argentine marinade from vinegar, garlic, and parsley), and J-1 (a unique blend of citrus and vinegar) give the meat novel, refreshing personalities. Each steak comes with the option of one rub or sauce, although the possibility of adding additional sauces for $1 each allows for the potential for exciting flavor adventures and delightful indecisions.
As accompaniments to our beefy main courses, the Truffle Mac-n-Cheese and Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Vegetables achieve a harmonious balance between health and indulgence. Golden, with an oven-baked crisp crust, the Truffle Mac-n-Cheese tantalizes with the sharp scent of truffles and sharp cheddar. The puffy orecchiette that stand in for the more traditional elbow macaroni soak up the creamy pungency of the cheese sauce, assisting in the transformation of this classic comfort food into haute cuisine decadence.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Vegetables introduce a much-needed lightness to the heaviness of the previous dishes. Focusing on the freshest produce, this side changes in accordance with seasonal availability: on this day, it features fresh broccolini with dried apricots and pine nuts. Crisp and verdant, the broccolini’s potent flavor balances beautifully with the deep fruitiness of the apricots and the nutty crunch of the pine nuts. It is a welcome addition to the meal, brightening the palate and lightening the weight of this hearty, rich meal.
To conclude, we are served three of BOA Steakhouse’s sweet treats: the Chocolate Filled Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Holes, the Mascarpone Filled Pirouettes with Fresh Mixed Berries and Blackberry Sauce, and the Warm Banana Cake with Toffee Sauce. Each is as illustrative of the versatility of the BOA kitchen as the savory dishes that came before them, with each showcasing a sophisticated and unexpected interpretation of dessert. The Chocolate Filled Doughnut Holes capture the attention first: dusted with fragrant cinnamon and sugar, their golden spheres give off the aroma of fresh baked churros, while their fluffy, lightly fried texture is more suggestive of New Orleans beignets. While these nostalgia-inducing gems are sweetly appealing on their own, the accompanying caramel toffee and crème anglaise dipping sauces are difficult to resist and enhance the smile-worthy indulgence of this playful confection.
Similarly nostalgic, the Warm Banana Cake with Toffee Sauce recalls the classic pleasures of banana bread, but in a truly refined new context. This miniature bundt cake crowned by a scoop of ice cream is an explosion of banana flavor, with each component tasting of the distinctive starchy fruit. The toffee sweetness adds a richness that well complements the fruity intensity and fluffy cake.
The Mascarpone Filled Pirouettes with Fresh Mixed Berries introduce a pleasing seasonal lightness to our sweet finale. The dainty, rolled wafer pirouettes offer a crispy, ethereal, lightly sugary platform for the tart sweetness of the mixed berries, while the creamy mascarpone innards soak up the blackberry sauce beautifully and disperse its tanginess with taste bud-puckering appeal. It is a refreshing palate cleanser and a welcome subtle conclusion to our decadent BOA experience.
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Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 3500 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas NV 89109
- Cross Street: Flamingo Road
- Location: Las Vegas Strip
- Cuisine: American | Steak |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Valet Parking |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
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Staff:
Raoul Diaz
| Chef de Cuisine
- Website: http://www.boasteak.com/balboa/
- Phone: (702) 733-7373
- Features: Full Bar, Hotel Dining, Private Room, Winning Wine List, Valet Parking,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- Lunch - Main Dining Room 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- Does BOA Steakhouse have a smoking section in the restaurant?
- No, BOA Steakhouse does not permit smoking inside the restaurant as smoking is not permitted in any Nevada restaurants.
- Can I preorder a birthday cake from the restaurant to have as dessert after our dinner?
- No, the restaurant does not make whole cakes but you are welcome to bring in your own birthday cake and the restaurant will serve it with a $6.50/person cake-cutting fee.
- Where is the restaurant located?
- BOA Steakhouse is located on the Terrace Level of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
- Does the restaurant have outside seating?
- Yes, the restaurant has an outdoor patio that is accessible only by elevator, and seats up to 70 guests.
- Do you offer a discount for AAA members?
- No
- Is this restaurant open for lunch?
- Yes, BOA Steakhouse is open for lunch every day from 12pm until 5pm.
Menus
Lunch
Appetizers
- Charred Tuna Tartare 14.00
- lemon, capers, crostini
- Chilled Jumbo Prawns 15.00
- lime cocktail sauce
- Goat Cheese Baklava 12.00
- pistachios, black truffles and frisee
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 15.00
- hearts of palm salad, cajun remoulade
- Chanterelle Mushroom & Tellaggio Cheese Bruschetta 14.00
- Dungeness Crab Cocktail 22.00
- Soup of the Day 8.00
- Chilled Seafood Platter 0.00
- trio of dipping sauces
- Oysters on the Half Shell 0.00
- half dozen
Salads
- Classic Caesar 11.00
- add chicken 4 add prawns 6
- Organic Baby Greens 10.00
- seasonal fruit, cherry tomatoes, white balsamic vinaigrette
- The Wedge 12.00
- crisp iceberg, vine ripened tomatoes, creamy maytag blue cheese dressing
- BOA Chop Chop 12.00
- artichokes, salami, chick peas, olives, tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and aged provolone cheese
- BLT 11.00
- applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and creamy bacon dressing
- Baby Spinach Salad 13.00
- poached egg, paté, pickled shiitake
Entree Salads
- Cobb Salad 15.00
- roasted turkey, blue cheese, olives, tomatoes, egg, avocado, bacon, red wine vinaigrette
- Nicoise Salad 18.00
- seared tuna sashimi, kalamatas, quail egg, green beans, tomatoes, artichokes, fingerling potatoes, herb vinaigrette
- Grilled Shrimp and Hearts of Palm Salad 17.00
- watercress, avocado, roasted garlic vinaigrette
- Hanger Steak Salad 18.00
- arugula, radish, peppercorn pecorino
Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken Panini 13.00
- brie, oven-roasted tomatoes, chipotle aioli
- Chicken Breast 13.00
- tomatoes, lettuce, mustard
- Roasted Vegetable 13.00
- rosemary goat cheese, basil, mozzarella
- Beef Tenderloin 16.00
- bearnaise, caramelized onions, brioche
- BOA Burger 14.00
- camembert cheese, fried onion rings
- Classic Burger - Kobe Beef 16.00
- Classic Burger - Prime, Tuna 13.00
- Cheese and Soup 11.00
- today's grilled cheese sandwich and soup
- Balboa 1/2 Sandwich Combo 11.00
- Grilled Chicken Panini, Beef Tenderloin, or Roasted Vegetable with Organic Baby Greens or Today's Soup
- Executive Lunch 23.00
- Caesar Salad, Organic Baby Greens or Today's Soup with Choice of Brick Chicken, Spaghetti and Kobe Meatballs, or Atlantic Salmon. Finish with Sorbet and Cookies.
Entrees
- Brick Chicken 17.00
- roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans
- Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon 17.00
- farro, bacon, baslamic
- Spaghetti and Kobe Meatballs 16.00
- 6 oz. Petit Filet 22.00
- sauteed spinach, bearnaise
- Marinated Skirt Steak Frites 18.00
- Surf and Turf Tacos 14.00
- guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream
- Fish of the Day 0.00
Sides
- Grilled Asparagus 9.00
- Grilled Green Beans 8.00
- Sauteed Spinach 8.00
- Broccolini 8.00
- French Fries 6.00
- Sweet Potato Fries 6.00
- Mac-n-Cheese 8.00
- Onion Brick 6.00
- Truffled Cheese Fries 11.00
Dinner
Appetizers
- Charred Tuna Tartare 16.00
- lemon, capers, crostini
- Chilled Jumbo Prawns 16.00
- lime cocktail sauce
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 15.00
- grilled hearts of palm salad, cajun remoulade
- Table-Side Prime Steak Tartare 18.00
- Chanterelle Mushroom and Tellaggio Cheese Bruschetta 16.00
- Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras 22.00
- Dungeness Crab Cocktail 22.00
- Goat Cheese Baklava 14.00
- pistachios, black truffles & frisee
- Smoked Salmon on Crispy Potato Pancake 15.00
- Asparagus, picholine olives, lemon vinaigrette
- Oysters on the Half Shell 0.00
- half dozen
- Seafood Platter Balboa 28.00
- individual
- Seafood Platter Balboa 85.00
- Medium (2-3 people)
- Seafood Platter Balboa 150.00
- large (4-5 people)
Salads
- Table-Side Classic Caesar 13.00
- BOA Chop Chop 14.00
- artichokes, salami, chick peas, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, olives, toasted pine nuts & aged provolone cheese
- The Wedge 13.00
- crisp iceberg, vine ripened tomatoes, creamy maytag blue cheese dressing
- BLT 13.00
- applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, avocado & creamy bacon dressing
- Organic Baby Greens 10.00
- seasonal fruit, cherry tomatoes, white balsamic vinaigrette
- Baby Spinach Salad 14.00
- Poached eggs, pate, pickled shiitake
Turf
- 40 Day Dry Aged New York Strip 42.00
- 21 Day Dry Aged Bone-in Rib-Eye 39.00
- Bone-in Kansas City Filet Mignon 37.00
- Petite Filet Mignon 35.00
- Porterhouse 0.00
- American Kobe Beef Rib Eye 0.00
- American Kobe Flat Iron 37.00
- New Zealand Lamb T-Bones 36.00
- Roasted Breast of Chicken 26.00
- Certified Organic New York Strip 44.00
- Free Range Veal Chop 37.00
- Any Turf can Surf with Lobster, King Crab Legs or Prawns 0.00
Other Favorites
- Spaghetti and Kobe Meatballs 24.00
- Marinated Skirt Steak Frites 26.00
- BOA Burger with Fries 20.00
- Camembert cheese, fried onion strings, aioli
Surf
- Atlantic Salmon 28.00
- Ahi Tuna 29.00
- Jumbo Prawns 34.00
- Chilean Sea Bass 33.00
- Fish of the Day 0.00
- Australian Lobster Tail 62.00
- Whole Main Lobster 0.00
Vegetables
- Creamed Spinach 9.00
- Sauteed Spinach 9.00
- Sauteed Seasonal Mushrooms 9.00
- Grilled Jumbo Asparagus 9.00
- Bamboo Steamed Vegetables 9.00
- Broccolini 9.00
- Chipotle Lime Corn 9.00
- Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash 9.00
- Root Vegetable Gratin 9.00
Potatoes
- Mashed or Baked 9.00
- sour cream & chives; roasted garlic; smoked cheddar & bacon
- Potato Lyonnaise 12.00
- Crab and Black Truffle Gnocchi 22.00
- Truffled Cheese Fries 12.00
- Lobster Mashed Potatoes 22.00
Extras
- Hand-Cut Crispy Fries 8.00
- The Onion Brick 8.00
- Sweet Potato Fries 8.00
- Mac-N-Cheese 8.00
Happy Hour Menu
Appetizers
- Mini Crabcakes 5.00
- Ahi Tartare 5.00
- Black Truffle "Nachos" 5.00
- Prime Beef Tartare 5.00
- Calamari & Castroville Artichoke "Fritto Misto" 5.00
- Prime Beef Slider 5.00
- with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle
- Ahi Tuna Slider 5.00
- with Asian Slaw and Wasabi Mayo
Drinks
- Well Coctails 4.00
- Beers 3.00
- Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Amstel Light, Heineken, Corona
- Wines by the Glass 0.00
- Half Price
- Specialty Cocktail 0.00
- Half Price