I finally ate there a few months ago... and then promptly forgot that I had.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad restaurant. It's gorgeously designed, the staff is fantastic, the food is very good, and the prices are, well, not reasonable, but certainly no more unreasonable than any other fancy restaurant on The Strip. What it wasn't, for me at least, is memorable.

Located near the KA theater and just a few steps away from the mind-blowingly memorable L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Nobhill Tavern has a sexy/cool interior with lots of grey and black giving it the feeling of a swank ultralounge. If you can swing one of the booths near the bar you'll have a bit more privacy than in the main dining room, which has the tables a bit closely packed, but overall it's a nice place to eat.

The menu is described as a modern interpretation of tavern fare, with items like pot pie and a burger sent upscale by putting lobster in the former and making the latter out of American Kobe beef. Other items include steaks, seafood, chicken, and lamb dishes that place an emphasis on fresh (and often organic) ingredients and are dressed with things like confit and jus just so you know it’s fancy.

The appetizer portion of the meal got us off to a rousing start with a fun garlic bread grilled cheese served with tomato fondue and a selection of meats and cheeses from the in-house charcuterie. We were impressed by how substantial everything was in terms of flavor and texture and were looking forward to continuing on to our main courses.

But then things started to falter. The steak was fine but kind of a bore and the Alaskan halibut was only noteworthy because it was served with Spanish chorizo giving it a bit of a kick.

By the time we got to dessert, which featured uninspired fare like cheesecake and creme brulee, we were satisfied but not bowled over.

That would be fine if this restaurant was more moderately priced but when a check for two people including cocktails, tax, and tip comes uncomfortably close to $200, you want something more than just "satisfied."

You want something memorable.