At first glance, Comme Ça at The Cosmopolitan, might not seem like the kind of place that could change your mind about this particular type of food. It is decidedly, unapologetically French from the Coq au Vin to the Cassoulet to, yes, the escargot. But dig deeper and you'll find a remarkably accessible dining experience that just so happens to use fancy French words to describe its dishes.

The soupe a l'oignon gratinee? That's French onion soup and a really good one at that, covered in a delicious melted gruyere cheese that will have you licking the bowl clean.

The tarte flambee? That's basically a flat bread pizza topped with cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon.

The beef bourguignon? That's sort of like a pot roast with mashed potatoes.

I'm oversimplifying and in many ways being reductive of the accomplishments here, but it's all in service of saying that Comme Ça is probably the most classic French restaurant in town yet somehow manages to be the most mainstream. It does the same thing for French cooking that Julia Child did - it makes it easy, understandable, and not at all intimidating.

You're going to want to pay attention to the nightly specials, all classic dishes that are only done one night a week so they can lavish extra care upon them. The cassoulet is somewhere between a stew and a casserole filled with meat, beans, and more while the Coq au Vin is a chicken dish slow cooked in wine and mushrooms. If you happen to be there on the night they are serving the Côte de Boeuf, understand that this is a giant rib eye steak, big enough for two people.

But there are lots of other choices including more steaks, seafood, and poultry dishes. If you are at all confused, just ask your server - he or she will be happy to walk you through the selections and won't make you feel like an idiot for asking.

Prices are high but not break-the-bank high. If you go easy on the appetizers and the expensive drinks or wine, you could probably do it for around $50 per person but double that is not out of the question. This makes it about average for French restaurants in this town and it is, in my opinion, one of the best.

Terrific food, great service, and a gorgeous dining room that overlooks Paris (the Las Vegas version)? Magnifique!