The price of prime rib keeps going up, but good specials keep showing up, sometimes in places you wouldn’t expect.
On Sundays and Mondays, Double Helix at Town Square has a prime rib special for $24.99. Though salad and rolls aren’t included, it comes with mashed potatoes, a vegetable, and—get this—a shot of bourbon. The prime rib is a good cut, served with a horseradish sauce (not straight). The vegetable was sauteed spinach on our visit. It looks a bit skimpy without a salad, but it’s a full meal and the quality is a notch above the typical casino special.
The Shot
What makes this one especially noteworthy is the accompanying shot of bourbon, a nice touch that we haven’t seen before. The brand is whatever’s being featured that month. For us, Old Forester Rye. It’s not a full shot, more of a flight tasting, but it works well with the dinner.
The Venue
Double Helix is something of a Vegas insider’s hang, a good place for sipping wine and whiskeys while sampling small plates. It’s also cigar-friendly. The restaurant is located in the middle of the Town Square complex, closer to the west side, so best to park in the back lot bordering the freeway.
The Verdict
We liked this special and rate it one of the better prime rib options in town. There were a couple hiccups—we had to ask for a steak knife and remind the waiter to bring the bourbon—but overall and considering the price, this is a good value that can fit well with a comedy night at Wiseguys, a Pop Stroke outing, or a shopping trip. The restaurant is open 11 am-10 pm Sundays and 3:30-11 pm Mondays.