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Location: Bandera, TX | We had the "where to watch the NFR", "where to shop", and "what else to do while there" post.
Haven't seen the where do you like to eat post? From good buffets, to good deals to fancy dining?
We had the seafood buffet at the Rio before and that was ok. We also ate at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill at the Caesar's Palace and that was too expensive for the food. I had expected more.
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| I like the food at Cabo Wabo Cantina and the PBR Rock Bar and Grill (near each other at Planet Hollywood). Also - the food at Toby Keith's Bar and Grill (in Harrah's) is super good too. None of it is cheap but I thought for the cost, these places provided good food and a lot of it. The food at Margaritaville is good but a bit overpriced in my opinion. It is in the Flamingo. |
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Location: Oregon | I know there are several great places but I loved Mon Ami Gabi which is right on the strip and across from the Belagio. You can sit right outside, have a great dinner and watch the Belagio fountain show. I also loved everything I tried at Wolfgang Pucks restaurant in the Venetian and since I’m a Mexican food addict my favorite place is Taqueria Canonita also in the Venetian. You can get a table right along the Grand Canal and watch the gondolas go by with their serenading gondoliers while drinking margaritas. Can’t wait!!  |
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Location: Bandera, TX | I forgot to add that my absolute favorite restaurant is the Italien place at the Venetian. The one on the piazza. You can wrap a trip to Italy in with your stay at Vegas. I can highly recommend that - especially after shopping at The Sands next door. |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | If you want a good steak and FABULOUS service go to the steak house in Circus Circus.
There is a really good litte Mexican place right on the strip that has an indoor/outdoor setting, I can not remember what it is called. |
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| Tell me what kind of food you like.
I unfortunately have spent more than my fair share of time in vegas and have eaten at just about every spot there.
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Location: Rodeos or Baseball games | Dicks!!!  It is in the Excalibur. It is a hoot! A must with friends!!! Great food too.  |
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Location: Bandera, TX | DD2012 - 2013-11-19 12:21 PM Tell me what kind of food you like. I unfortunately have spent more than my fair share of time in vegas and have eaten at just about every spot there.
I'm just looking for some new ideas - I love Italien.... Probably not Mexican as we eat that at least three times per week... |
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Location: Central Texas | The Peppermill which is up by the Riviera and Circus Circus was really good. You get tons of food and it's cheap compared to everything else in Vegas. I was just in Vegas for 9 days and didn't discover this place until our last night. Wish I would have found it on day 1!! |
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| Hash House A Go Go. There's on at the M. And another in Vegas. Not sure where. They call it twisted farm food. It's really good and portions are huge. Not too pricey either |
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Location: GA | heidiinaz - 2013-11-19 1:51 PM
Hash House A Go Go. There's on at the M. And another in Vegas. Not sure where. They call it twisted farm food. It's really good and portions are huge. Not too pricey either
Hash House is GREAT!! The chicken and waffles are amazing. Diablo's at the Monte Carlo is really good; we ate there twice on our last trip. Even if you eat Mexican a lot regularly, it's worth it to go there.
The Palm was without a doubt one of the most awesome meals of my life! The service was incredible; made me feel like a millionaire (though clearly I'm not; hubby's eyes bugged out a little when he saw the bill. Haha!)
If you do try for the Palm, be sure not to get it confused with the hotel. |
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Location: Idahome | The seafood buffet at the Rio is really good if you like seafood. |
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Location: MD | The Pink Taco! you can even buy a pair of skibbies there ;) |
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| MGM- Emerils Seafood is amazing, and Wolfgang Puck has some great eats. The spaghetti, brick oven pizza, and truffle chips there are wonderful.
Bellagio- If you want a fancy steak dinner hit up Prime! The food is to die for and the atmosphere is some of the best in town. Its pricey but way worth it. it sits out over the foutains. Also good here is Olives by Todd English. They have good italian food. also site out on the water.
Aria- If you are into Tapas, Julian Serrano is the place to go. They have a great selection. We are staying here this year so excited to try some of their new places.
Mirage- I think their food choice here is sub par, but BLT Burger is pretty good if you want a custom burger. and they do have a brand new steakhouse that is supposed to be pretty good.
Golden Nugget- Vic and Anthonys is a great place for a steak and some old downtown flair. Dont go there too often because it is a chain, but its a very nice restraunt.
They also have The Grotto, which is italian with some great traditional type dishes.
If you want good Asian good Lily is good here too. they have traditional seating or grill seating.
My favorite Italian food place in Vegas is Allegro at the Wynn... enourmous amounts of food and great starters.
I am not a buffet person, but there are some good ones. The one at Harrahs is oddly my favorite... Odd because it is no where near the nicest in town, just good food.
For standard good time bar food I would reccommend Toby Keiths or Gilley's BBQ. Both of them are chains but serve really good food.
The food at the Convention Center (Cowboy Christmas) was horrible last year so im hoping they have done something about that with opening up the Fan Fest a little more. |
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| koi322 - 2013-11-19 1:06 PM heidiinaz - 2013-11-19 1:51 PM Hash House A Go Go. There's on at the M. And another in Vegas. Not sure where. They call it twisted farm food. It's really good and portions are huge. Not too pricey either Hash House is GREAT!! The chicken and waffles are amazing. Diablo's at the Monte Carlo is really good; we ate there twice on our last trip. Even if you eat Mexican a lot regularly, it's worth it to go there. The Palm was without a doubt one of the most awesome meals of my life! The service was incredible; made me feel like a millionaire (though clearly I'm not; hubby's eyes bugged out a little when he saw the bill. Haha! ) If you do try for the Palm, be sure not to get it confused with the hotel.
Diablos is my favorite Mexican Food in town and a place to have a REALLY good time!
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| GoMistyGo - 2013-11-19 12:29 PM
DD2012 - 2013-11-19 12:21 PM Tell me what kind of food you like. I unfortunately have spent more than my fair share of time in vegas and have eaten at just about every spot there.
I'm just looking for some new ideas - I love Italien.... Probably not Mexican as we eat that at least three times per week...
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Location: Randolph, Utah | I am not a huge buffet person but I really liked the one at the bellagio. There is an Italian place in the New York New York that is my favorite!!
I am so jealous of everyone going. I'm going to sulk at least until the finals are over! Lol |
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Location: My Own Little World | When I'm in Vegas, I eat at McDonalds.....can't afford anything else lol If I were going to try something fun, I'd go to the Heart Attack Grill at The Freemont Street Experience |
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| MGM... there is a mexican place just outside of the concert hall. Best food and service I have ever had...ever. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | Thank you all for the great suggestions. I already looked at a lot of those menu's and made a list....
Also, very hungry now...... |
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| Whiteboy - 2013-11-19 1:38 PM MGM... there is a mexican place just outside of the concert hall. Best food and service I have ever had...ever.
Oh yeah I forgot about Diego! That place is really good. Just go there for dinner though because there off hour menu is dissapointing. |
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | Im wondering if Benny Binions is open again downtown? It had a great $5 prime rib special everyday all day.
Lawrys (the season salt folks) have a nice restaurant a block off the strip that is awesome- they have old time Christmas carolers during the holidays- if that is your thing. |
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| kboltwkreations - 2013-11-19 1:42 PM Whiteboy - 2013-11-19 1:38 PM MGM... there is a mexican place just outside of the concert hall. Best food and service I have ever had...ever. Oh yeah I forgot about Diego! That place is really good. Just go there for dinner though because there off hour menu is dissapointing.
Yeah- that is the place! |
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| Also Claim Jumper is a great steak house. I think it might be out toward the south of town just a bit. |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | We have three places that we always go back toLindo michokans..I know I spelt that wrongHash house a go.go..its in the quad upstairsAnd hot n juicy crawfishM |
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Location: Texas | Cheesecake Factory in The Forum Shops at Caesars is my absolute favorite. I like Coronado Cafe at South Point. There's a good place called Prime something there too. Bellagio buffet is good. Sidewalk Cafe at Ballys was good the last time I ate there. Tejas de Brazil is good but expensive.
Anyone have any good suggestions on sushi or hibachi?
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| TXBarrelRacer84 - 2013-11-19 3:04 PM Cheesecake Factory in The Forum Shops at Caesars is my absolute favorite. I like Coronado Cafe at South Point. There's a good place called Prime something there too. Bellagio buffet is good. Sidewalk Cafe at Ballys was good the last time I ate there. Tejas de Brazil is good but expensive.
Anyone have any good suggestions on sushi or hibachi?
Shibuya at MGM is really good! |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | We have three places that we always go back toLindo michokans..I know I spelt that wrongHash house a go.go..its in the quad upstairsAnd hot n juicy crawfishM |
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| I must apologize to the OP
I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants.
Disregard my suggestions.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM
I must apologize to the OP
I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants.
Disregard my suggestions.
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Location: So. Cali. | Always loved Excaliburs buffet. Especially for breakfast
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Location: Armuchee, GA, NW section of Ga | Just got back from Vegas last week. We ate all over but I love going downtown to the older casinos to play. We ate at the best steak place and that was at Binions steakhouse. It is the top floor thru the casino via a special glass elevator. Beautiful view from the top and a reasonable priced tasty steak cooked exactly like you order it. A true taste of old Vegas that everyone should experience at least once.
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| janjan1 - 2013-11-19 2:25 PM
Just got back from Vegas last week. We ate all over but I love going downtown to the older casinos to play. We ate at the best steak place and that was at Binions steakhouse. It is the top floor thru the casino via a special glass elevator. Beautiful view from the top and a reasonable priced tasty steak cooked exactly like you order it. A true taste of old Vegas that everyone should experience at least once.
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| DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions.
You are just too classy for the rest of us. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I'm a boring eater...We will end up at Outback at least twice. Once for steak and salad and the other for Prime Rib and salad. |
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Location: OK | The best buffet I've had in LV was at Bellagio.
The best steakhouse was STK in the Cosmopolitan hotel.
I haven't been out for NFR in years but when we used to go with a group, we would always have dinner one night at Hugo's Celler at the 4 Queens. It's like an old school supper club.
Lucky's 24-7 at the Hard Rock Hotel has a $4.99 steak and egg special-you have to ask for it, it's not on the menu.
Secret Pizza at the cosmopolitan is also awesome! |
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| Whiteboy - 2013-11-19 5:48 PM
DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions.
You are just too classy for the rest of us.
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Location: NW Arkansas | DD2012 - 2013-11-19 7:02 PM Whiteboy - 2013-11-19 5:48 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions.
You are just too classy for the rest of us.
That hurt my feelings
I'm going, and I'll take any of your suggestions. I like Italian, Mexican, steak, sushi, seafood, ... I love a restaurant with a good wine selection. |
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Location: Nor'Dakoda | Ellis Island Casino and Brewrey. Guys loved the craft beers and the food was AWESOME. We also LOVED the buffet at Sam's Town, so much better than on the strip and more reasonably priced. We always make it a point to hit up The Grind (located off the strip on the Blue Green resort property between the MGM and the Thomas and Mack) for the most kick ass burgers ever. Hubby and I love Toby Kieth's too, get a Toad Stuck Pond drink and the Fried Mac N Cheese for an appetizer. I was bamboozeled off of one drink (they're huge) and it was SO good. (and I can DRINK..LOL) The buffet at the Luxor was the best one that we had on the strip, but it was nothing fancy. |
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Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | TXBarrelRacer84 - 2013-11-19 1:04 PM
Cheesecake Factory in The Forum Shops at Caesars is my absolute favorite. I like Coronado Cafe at South Point. There's a good place called Prime something there too. Bellagio buffet is good. Sidewalk Cafe at Ballys was good the last time I ate there. Tejas de Brazil is good but expensive.
Anyone have any good suggestions on sushi or hibachi?
The Coronado was one of my favs! |
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Cheesecake Factory at the Forum Shops is an annual tradition for me. |
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Location: Illinois | If you like italian Battista's Hole in the Wall is very good. Its tucked back behind the Flamingo. Ellis Island has good food and is very inexpensive. I prefer their breakfast myself. If you are going to be there awhile I would suggest purchasing the American Casino Guide. There's a TON of coupons for good restaurants and attractions. Sometimes you have to join players clubs, but I created a yahoo email account to use just for that and you never have to deal with it after you leave Vegas. You can often get free credits for slots, a lot of buy one get one offers, discounts on buffets, and other restaurant coupons. The book is around $15 and you'll save so much more with than that even if you only use a couple of the coupons. |
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Tuff to beat a good well supplied buffet at different hotels ... you get to see the hotel and enjoy good food at the same time ...
Make you some notes on these different buffets ... because once in Vegas you won't be able to remember which you liked and which you didn't ... lol
http://www.lasvegasdirect.com/topbuffet.html#top10buffets |
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| Arkiecanchaser - 2013-11-19 8:18 PM
DD2012 - 2013-11-19 7:02 PM Whiteboy - 2013-11-19 5:48 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions.
You are just too classy for the rest of us.
That hurt my feelings
Aight
Italian, see my previous post on the subject
Mexican, Diego's is good, i'm not a huge fan of mexican but it's good.
Steak, couple of really solid choices, Nine is good, Delmonico's and Del Frisco always solid choices and pretty steady, standard quality. If I'm feeling old school it's The Palms,
Eclectic, The Restruant Guy Savoy or Joel Robuchon are pretty hard to beat.
Fine dining Michaels(pretty much black tie but worth it)
Japanese, Roku is pretty stellar but don't go expecting typical sushi style joint. For str8 up sushi I would say Sen of Japan, also Kumi and Yellowtail are solid choices but not my favs. Kumi is in the Mandalay and Yellowtail I think is in the Bellagio
Lastly if you like/appreciate art Picasso's is a must. Good food and excellent collection
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Location: Sperry, OK | DD2012 - 2013-11-20 7:38 AM Arkiecanchaser - 2013-11-19 8:18 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-19 7:02 PM Whiteboy - 2013-11-19 5:48 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions.
You are just too classy for the rest of us.
That hurt my feelings Aight Italian, see my previous post on the subject Mexican, Diego's is good, i'm not a huge fan of mexican but it's good. Steak, couple of really solid choices, Nine is good, Delmonico's and Del Frisco always solid choices and pretty steady, standard quality. If I'm feeling old school it's The Palms, Eclectic, The Restruant Guy Savoy or Joel Robuchon are pretty hard to beat. Fine dining Michaels (pretty much black tie but worth it ) Japanese, Roku is pretty stellar but don't go expecting typical sushi style joint. For str8 up sushi I would say Sen of Japan, also Kumi and Yellowtail are solid choices but not my favs. Kumi is in the Mandalay and Yellowtail I think is in the Bellagio Lastly if you like/appreciate art Picasso's is a must. Good food and excellent collection
DD, will you come by my tour guide.. we will be there 10th-13th. |
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Location: MT | Battista's is one of my favorites...... http://www.battistaslasvegas.com/
I've always like Big Dogs Draft House too. |
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Location: NOT at Wal Mart | DD2012 - 2013-11-19 1:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions.
Well I just made reservations at NOVE, so we'll see how it is. I've eaten Italian from NYC to LA and in between, my favorite food by far. |
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Location: Midwest | Just my opinion.... but when I go somewhere new, I love to eat at places that are not a chain. It makes for a better dining experience. If you do the chain thing....at least eat at the original, where (hopefully) not everything you eat is frozen like an Applebee's LOL again JMO
ETA: Ex. Chicago is home to the Original Cheesecake Factory, Uno's Pizzeria, etc
I have eaten at those resturaunts before they became a chain, as well as the subsequent chain locations. To this day, the original locations serve MUCH better food, while the chains are just meh
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Location: Central Montana | Ellis Island, the casino/cafe attached to the Super 8 off of Flamingo (about 2 blocks behind Ballys.) You can pull up their menus online. The food is excellent and REASONBLY priced, which is hard to find in Vegas. |
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Location: OK | I would also check out restaurant.com, the last time we went, we found some certificates for some really nice places. Example: $10 for a $25 certificate. We used one at the Mandalay Bay Japanese place--saving a little money never hurts!
Also, just for grins, you could check out the FoodTV travel shows like the Diners Drive Ins and Dives and see if there are out of the way, local places-undiscovered treasures if you want to be adventurous.
I agree 100% with signing up for the player's clubs--you can get some decent deals on their buffets etc. Plus, most will give you a credit to start off with.
Most of all, don't get caught up in having reservations every single night-there's a lot to be said for "playing it by ear" the hotel concierge will usually be able to help with recommendations and subsequent reservations. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | DD2012 - 2013-11-19 1:28 PM GoMistyGo - 2013-11-19 12:29 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-19 12:21 PM Tell me what kind of food you like. I unfortunately have spent more than my fair share of time in vegas and have eaten at just about every spot there. I'm just looking for some new ideas - I love Italien.... Probably not Mexican as we eat that at least three times per week... Nove or Mulino
Yes.... I can see me eating the entire menu at both places.... not sure if they would let me wash dishes to pay for it though? Or, may be I will find me a sugar daddy... That would work too...  |
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This is the exact one I was going to recommend, couldn't remember the name until I saw your response!!!! It is a good place. Went there last year. |
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Location: Red Raiderland | As far as buffets go I would say Rio and Bellagio but since we always have some time to kill we have been all over Vegas and Henderson and we found Red Rock Casino. It's WAY off the beaten path(way west of town) but that buffet is one of my favorites. The casino is also very new and pretty. Definitely worth the drive out there plus you can go out to Red Rock Canyon and hike off all that dang food! |
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| DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions. LMAO! DD! Ever tried Micheals? Used to be the high roller room of the Barberry Coast but not at South Point? Makes for a special experience for your bride.
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Location: Where it is too cold, SD | I was just in Vegas two weeks ago - at the South Pointe ALL week - the mexican place upstairs is pretty decent.
We found a quiet little burger joint our last night there in New York New York - way in the back where all the restaurants are. They make their own patties - and the burgers were huge! And very good beef - homemade fries! We didn't have room for dessert and was bummed because it looked delicious!
We had planned to try out The Buffet at the Belegio but the line was way tooooo long and I was wanting a place to sit after all that walking. |
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| TXBO - 2013-11-20 2:54 PM
DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions. LMAO! DD! Ever tried Micheals? Used to be the high roller room of the Barberry Coast but not at South Point? Makes for a special experience for your bride.
Yes Michael's is very good
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| DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:10 PM TXBO - 2013-11-20 2:54 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-19 3:56 PM I must apologize to the OP I was under the impression she was looking for good/great restaurants. Disregard my suggestions. LMAO! DD! Ever tried Micheals? Used to be the high roller room of the Barberry Coast but not at South Point? Makes for a special experience for your bride. Yes Michael's is very good But I typically try not to wear a coat and tie when I'm in Vegas
Fifteen years ago, I would never go there in less than black tie but since it's moved, if you're even wearing a tie, you'll be out numbered by more casual guests. It's not quite the same since the move. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. |
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Location: Sperry, OK | HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list.
I for sure see your point, but I save all year to go on this trip and for sure don't want to spend the bulk of my money eating...LOL! My husband and I are real good at sharing meals (where they will let you) and that does help a lot!!!! |
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| HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM
Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list.
I despise casino's and that is why when I go I will play poker if I gamble at all.
I have some semblance of control at a poker table, most of the other games are purely chance.
TXBO, I have seen causal in there before, but I just feel out of place without at least a coat and tie..
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| ACEINTHEHOLE - 2013-11-20 3:46 PM
HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list.
I for sure see your point, but I save all year to go on this trip and for sure don't want to spend the bulk of my money eating...LOL! My husband and I are real good at sharing meals (where they will let you) and that does help a lot!!!!
Any restaurant worth a sheet will let you share.
They may charge you a plate charge but they will allow it.
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| HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list.
Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others. |
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Texas Taco
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Location: Bandera, TX | HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list.
I think most of these buffets always look really good and tempting, but then the food tastes bland. I also can never eat my money's worth there.... |
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Tough Patooty
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Location: Sperry, OK | DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:50 PM ACEINTHEHOLE - 2013-11-20 3:46 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. I for sure see your point, but I save all year to go on this trip and for sure don't want to spend the bulk of my money eating...LOL! My husband and I are real good at sharing meals (where they will let you) and that does help a lot!!!! Any restaurant worth a sheet will let you share. They may charge you a plate charge but they will allow it.
We went to a fancy places where they slice the meat off the skewer at the table.. it was $75 a plate and they would not let you share.. you had to buy a meal or leave... seriously! So I let my husband get the good stuff and I ordered something smaller and WAY cheaper. I had the money, but just refused to pay that much for dinner! I am kind of a tight wad at eating, but will for sure spend it drinking or shopping! LOL! I know, makes no sense! |
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BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Since we are talking steaks and DD gave out some good advice, I have to say that if I had to choose a steak house anywhere in the country, I would probably pick a Ruth's Chris because the quality is always the same everywhere.
I have eaten at a ton of great steak houses across the country, and I just think RC's is in a class of it's own. Best filet in the world. I don't know how they pull it off. It's a good investment. |
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:56 PM Since we are talking steaks and DD gave out some good advice, I have to say that if I had to choose a steak house anywhere in the country, I would probably pick a Ruth's Chris because the quality is always the same everywhere.
I have eaten at a ton of great steak houses across the country, and I just think RC's is in a class of it's own. Best filet in the world. I don't know how they pull it off. It's a good investment.
really? I have never liked their steaks-particularly for the price! Them and Morton's. I don't know why, they just have never lived up to the hype for me...and I have tried them in a few different places. |
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Googly Goo
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| DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:49 PM ..... TXBO, I have seen causal in there before, but I just feel out of place without at least a coat and tie.. Point taken. Although I'm largely a casual guy, I'll admit that I miss some of the elegance that came with the old Vegas nightlife.
Michael's was at its best when you had to know somebody to get in there.
Edited by TXBO 2013-11-20 4:01 PM
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BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | TXBO - 2013-11-20 3:53 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others.
I have the highest regard for your judgement and taste, Jim. I'll definitely give that one a try.
Buffets on cruise ships are a good example of mediocrity made to look like excellence. |
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| TXBO - 2013-11-20 3:53 PM
HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list.
Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others.
truff
Like I said though when I feel all old school and stuff I go to the Palm. Sit in there and pretend that I'm with Sammy, Deano and Frank and drink scotch and smoke cigars(in the bar only)
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Texas Taco
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Location: Bandera, TX | HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:56 PM Since we are talking steaks and DD gave out some good advice, I have to say that if I had to choose a steak house anywhere in the country, I would probably pick a Ruth's Chris because the quality is always the same everywhere.
I have eaten at a ton of great steak houses across the country, and I just think RC's is in a class of it's own. Best filet in the world. I don't know how they pull it off. It's a good investment.
I have eaten at the RC in San Antonio once a few years ago. Food was good until two huge cockroaches came walking by us on the floor. |
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BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | sassy&tessa - 2013-11-20 3:58 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:56 PM Since we are talking steaks and DD gave out some good advice, I have to say that if I had to choose a steak house anywhere in the country, I would probably pick a Ruth's Chris because the quality is always the same everywhere.
I have eaten at a ton of great steak houses across the country, and I just think RC's is in a class of it's own. Best filet in the world. I don't know how they pull it off. It's a good investment. really? I have never liked their steaks-particularly for the price! Them and Morton's. I don't know why, they just have never lived up to the hype for me...and I have tried them in a few different places.
I'm not as crazy about Mortons......too much charcoal on the outside. I'll save char broiling for when I am home and I get distracted for too long. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:59 PM TXBO - 2013-11-20 3:53 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others. truff Like I said though when I feel all old school and stuff I go to the Palm. Sit in there and pretend that I'm with Sammy, Deano and Frank and drink scotch and smoke cigars (in the bar only )
I don't like to drink, but a cognac and a Monte Cristo does have it's place. |
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Googly Goo
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| DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:59 PM TXBO - 2013-11-20 3:53 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others. truff Like I said though when I feel all old school and stuff I go to the Palm. Sit in there and pretend that I'm with Sammy, Deano and Frank and drink scotch and smoke cigars (in the bar only )
Lmao! ..... But I thought you were a Bourbon man? |
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Googly Goo
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| HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 4:02 PM DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:59 PM TXBO - 2013-11-20 3:53 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others. truff Like I said though when I feel all old school and stuff I go to the Palm. Sit in there and pretend that I'm with Sammy, Deano and Frank and drink scotch and smoke cigars (in the bar only )
Indeed Doc, indeed. |
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| TXBO - 2013-11-20 4:05 PM
DD2012 - 2013-11-20 3:59 PM TXBO - 2013-11-20 3:53 PM HotbearLVR - 2013-11-20 3:42 PM Please do yourself a favor and avoid buffets and chains, if possible. Follow DD's advice. I've only been to Vegas a couple times, and couldn't stand it. I don't do casinos. I'd love to go to the NFR, though. It's on my list. Bear, the one exception in my humble opinion, is the Del Frisco in Vegas. It's a little bit special compared to the others. truff Like I said though when I feel all old school and stuff I go to the Palm. Sit in there and pretend that I'm with Sammy, Deano and Frank and drink scotch and smoke cigars (in the bar only )
Scotch also
I switch back and forth
JUst scored like bandit yesterday. ONe of my "guys" found three bottles of PVW 20yr and bought them for me.
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Location: Illinois | The M hotel outside Vegas is phenomenal if you have transportation to get there. Definite worth the drive and isn't typical generic buffet food. They serve a lot of things that I hadn't heard of before and I really got to broaden my horizons and try a lot of new foods. They still usually have your typical stuff for picky people and children, but also have some things that you not all have to order as entrees at most restaurants. There's also seafood on the buffet as well so that's always an added bonus for me :). I agree with previous posts about trying to eat local and less big chain foods. I try to go to local restaurants when I'm not at hotel buffets, but. Margarita like is always one of my go-to places because I'm in love with their fish tacos & it's the only place I will eat them at. |
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Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | OMG it's Vegas = buffets!
Some are much better than others, obviously, but if you spend any amount of time in this city you do a buffet. I particularly like them cause I can get several different awesome desserts! YUM! Again, Rio and Bellagio are some of the better buffets and they are a bit pricey but worth it. YMMV |
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Location: Mucking my stalls!! | off the strip are amazing places to eat.... right by the hard rock is Firefly's... tapas style and reasonable... very good
Steak is by far the best at Twin Creeks and it won't break the bank...
Italian is hard cuz there is a lot... Pano vino off of sunset always does a good meal ( by the airport)
Best food period
Table 34 (215/ warm springs)
Off the Strip ( south on southern highlands parkway)
Todd's Unique Dining (Sunset/ Green Valley Parkway)
Really great places off the strip... reasonable and take it from me, I live here and never go to the strip unless someone visits
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Pork Fat is my Favorite
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | I agree on avoiding the chains but Im a restaurant lifer thru and thru.
There are some chains however- like HBLVR mentioned Ruth Chris- that many folks dont have access to where they live-so I understand the need to try them. And chains are usually successful because they do things right.
I think the draw for many people on buffets is to be able to try several things and not all of the buffets are bad. If there ever is a great one- I think it is in Vegas for sure. The trouble is in an attempt to keep things on the cutting edge- these places change restaurants and buffet items frequently so it is really hard from year to year to have much to go on for word of mouth. |
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Location: Huffman, Texas | I have found that the food anywhere on the strip is expensive, however, if its not a buffet, as in ordering off the menu, ya get so much you can split it! such as with the volcano nachos at JB Margaritaville!! We also found a cheaper buffet down on Fremont street, I believe it was in the Fremont hotel, we really enjoyed it and it was not way overpriced either. |
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