Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons, Las Vegas

Set in mid-century digs with bursts of orange, Veranda is the home for the Four Season’s traditional afternoon tea. The casual American restaurant transforms into teatime every afternoon at 2 pm. The wood tables are covered in white cloths and topped with teacups waiting to be filled. The Four Seasons offers a traditional menu with three set courses. The only selection you need to make is what tea you want to enjoy. They are partnered with Rishi teas to offer a variety of black and green teas. 

I opted for my favorite, a cup of English breakfast tea, mixed with one sugar cube and a dash of milk. I decided to splurge and add a glass of Louis Roederer. My delicatessens were delivered on a three-tiered platter. 

Tier one- Traditional scones accompanied with fresh Devonshire cream, lemon curd, and strawberry preserves. 

Tier two- Smoked salmon on pumpernickel, egg salad on tomato brioche, chicken apple salad on a tart, and cucumber and olive tapenade on sourdough. 

Tier three- The sweet ending included a fresh fruit tart, lemon bar, and macaroons.

My disappointment was the presentation of the course. The tier would be perfect for multiple people, but as a solo diner the portion seemed dainty on the massively sized china. I genuinely enjoyed the tea sandwiches (part of me was wishing they were a bit bigger), however, I was not a fan of the mundane desserts. There was an underwhelming aspect, I expected better from a Four Seasons property and a $50 price tag.  

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