Trader Vic’s at Planet Hollywod

I have eaten at Trader Vic’s on the strip, Planet Hollywood, several times and really like the place. It’s got a good vibe especially for a chain restaurant. The food is tasty, service adequate but best of all it has a great outdoor patio for people watching on the Strip. We spent a wonderful night watching the Miss America pageant contestants parade into the casino. When I ordered the above Pink Peppercorn Ahi Tuna I was surprised. The chef told me the tuna is Saco yellow fin tuna ordered from the local International Market. It was a different style tuna than I was used to and very bright in color. The fried rice egg roll was a little bland. Not a favorite of mine. The steak special was $36. Steak with shrimp and onion rings. We also got lobster pot stickers and calamari. For those of you out there who don’t like the tentacles in calamari you will be pleased there are none to be found at Trader Vics. Overall, this place has a great location, same food level and service as a Joe’s Crab Shack. Take this place for what it is fun not gourmet and the meal experience will be satisfying.