Originally Posted By beamerdog I know that there have been threads before on different aspects of Las Vegas, but bear with me here on another one. My SIL and I are taking a short trip to LV. We take one trip a year together (to different places), usually with a kooky theme. Last time we were in LV our theme was "eating at the counter" and we ate every meal but one sitting at some kind of counter. This time we decided to do "eating at buffets". The only buffet I've eaten at in LV has been at TI, which I thought was sort of mediocre. Not great, but just okay. Also, any suggestions for sushi? So if you guys can help out I'd like some suggestions for lunch and dinner (Can't eat that much for breakfast) with some variety in price. Also, if anyone is up for meeting us, let me know. DlandJB has met SIL and can vouch that she is not an axe murderer. I'll post over in Meets when I get a chance.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Here's a list of buffets on the Strip: <a href="http://www.visitlasvegas.com/vegas/play/dining" target="_blank">http://www.visitlasvegas.com/v egas/play/dining</a> And here's one with ratings: <a href="http://www.ratelv.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ratelv.com/</a> We were there in Oct. and I had a site that listed all kinds of things by ratings. Darn it, I can't find the site again! I know the Bellagio buffet is really good. So is the food at Quark's in the LV Hilton.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss IMO the best buffet overall (of the ones I have tried) is at the Bellagio. It's not cheap; lunch is a better deal. They do offer some sushi, which is good but not great. The Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood is good (although it's been a long time since I ate there; at the time it was the Aladdin Casino Hotel). The Garden Court Buffet downtown at Main Street Station isn't quite as good as the other two, but it's very inexpensive comparatively. The Carnival World Buffet at the Rio is way overrated, IMO. I'd avoid that one. For a full-on sushi buffet, I like Makino, which is off-strip in small shopping center.
Originally Posted By beamerdog trekkeruss, do you know the street address for Makino? I found three locations online.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I've only been to the old one on Decatur; apparently they have moved a few doors down. According to their website (which is lousy!), the new address is 4001 Decatur Blvd. <a href="http://www.makinolasvegas.com/" target="_blank">http://www.makinolasvegas.com/</a>
Originally Posted By DAR The only two buffets I've eaten at there are at the Rio and the Excalibur. I actually prefer the Excalibur one. The Rio is actually too much if you ask me. Whereas the Excalibur has just the right amount of food.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut I used to love the one at the Rio but they have changed the way it is done and I didnt like it as much last time. but I am far from a vegas expert. The one at the MGM wasnt that good either.
Originally Posted By disneymum A good plan is to go late morning when you get a selection of both breakfast and lunch. As well you end up paying the breakfast price! This is what we did a few years ago.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<The Carnival World Buffet at the Rio is way overrated, IMO. I'd avoid that one.>> I agree. I thought the food was very average and the dining area reminded me of a High School cafeteria. I enjoyed the Luxor Buffet... not one of the best on the strip, but very good at a mid-range price.
Originally Posted By nevadarebel The Red Rock and Cannery both have great buffets but are both not close to the strip. I avoid any of the MGM (new MGM like Excalibur, Circus, Luxor) but the original MGM use to be really good. I haven't eaten at TI in a few years but it use to be really good too. Caesars is nice.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki On my last trip to Vegas, we were told to try the great Rio buffet and there was so much food that I didn´t even know where to begin. I felt like a fool wandering around aimlessly with my empty plate not knowing what to serve myself! The next day we splurged and had lunch at the Bellagio and that we really liked and recommend.
Originally Posted By LVBelle The Paris buffet is excellent! They have a station where they make fresh crepes, SO yummy! I'd love to meet up with you!
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend Whatever buffet you go to, you pretty much get what you pay for. And you won't find any 99 cent buffets. A little trick I learned. When you go the the Carving Station, always give the Chief a clean plate. I seem to get a nicer cut of [Beef - Turkey - Ham] that way. And I will be in Vegas for CES. Anybody else?
Originally Posted By beamerdog SIL just booked the flight. I'll be there 1/26-28. I'm having a Groundhog Day party right after I return, so my sons are going to be home getting the house ready - I hope. Thanks for the "clean plate" tip! Neat.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Here's another question: If you had your choice from those given here, what would it be? MGM NY NY Caesars I have my thoughts based on dog-friendliness, but that may not be the most important factor here. Gee, what would I do without lp? ;-)
Originally Posted By Mr X I'm surprised SuperDry hasn't chimed in here...besides the Vegas natives I would think he's the expert du jour. He and I enjoyed a meal at the Mandalay Bay long ago, but I don't think it was a buffet (he's eaten in Vegas lots though...of that I'm sure lol).
Originally Posted By nevadarebel my choice would be Caesars. I have loved Caesars since I moved here 20 years ago and it is still my favorite.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip 1. Caesar's 2. MGM 3. NY NY NY NY has a really neat casino and restaurant area, but the rooms are kind of small.
Originally Posted By LVCajun <NY NY has a really neat casino and restaurant area, but the rooms are kind of small.> Yeah but they have the nicest doorman in town . As far as buffet I would have to agree about Belagio and Paris, both are good. Belagio is expensive but you get a lot of non-buffet foods. The last time I was there they had quail and venison. The Rio is all right but they have a separate buffet in the masquerade village that is a seafood buffet. I would choose that one if you go to the Rio...again real pricey. If your a nostalgia buff try the Sahara it's just like buffets were 25 years ago in Vegas. Nothing but meat and potatoes and real basic items. I believe you even have to get your own drinks there. But it is cheap, after a couple of $40 buffets it could look inviting.
Originally Posted By LVCajun Oh i almost forgot..on Sunday at Bally's they have what's called the Sterling Buffet. I have never been but it is really upscale <a href="http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/ballys-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/sterling-brunch-detail.html" target="_blank">http://www.harrahs.com/casinos /ballys-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/sterling-brunch-detail.html</a>
