We had dinner last weekend at FIX in Bellagio. It was Saturday night and the place was mobbed. Apparently, our brilliant plan of eating at FIX and then partying next door at The Bank was shared by many others.
The restaurant itself is amazing and looked more like an ultra-lounge than an upscale eatery. The lighting was subdued, music loud and decor sophisticated and trendy. The ceiling was covered with long, curvy, beams of wood to dramatic effect. The combination of the loud music and the wood ceiling made for a very loud dining room and it was difficult to carry on any kind of conversation.
The food has been described as “high-end comfort food” and “nostalgic cuisine”. We found it to be more or less American-fare with some fusion items thrown in. All of our dishes were adequately prepared and we were not disappointed (but neither were we blown away). If you go, try the deep-fried macaroni sticks. These arrived as Snickers-sized bars and were crispy on the outside soft and gooey on the inside. Probably +10,000 calories but worth every bite.