Places to eat in Las Vegas...

[TheCotMan]

Quality of food, service, and variety of food, can change year to year.

I found this site useful the past few years I have gone to defcon, when looking for buffet locations. People review the buffet, and vote. Over time, trends emerge, and I sift through the top 10 looking for well rated and good value. My last few trips to Las Vegas, I found Port 'O Call at Gold Coast a really good value, and I felt it was a better choice than the Rio, which has gone down hill over the years.

One hint I found useful in saving money and getting more variety:
Arrive just before the Breakfast charge ends, and pay breakfast for breakfast food which then change to lunch. This can save a few bucks and give you more varieties of food to eat.

(You may remember this thread from last year. Last year's thread is closed, so this new one is started.)

Where do you go?

[erehwon]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

Cheapo Vegas has a great page on what else? Cheapo Eats!

Cheapo Vegas lists the following information on the Riviera's food choices...

Kady's: Their coffee shop is pretty standard, with the notable letdown of closing in the wee hours of the morning. For late night dining, you have to go to the buffet.

Kristofer's: A typical Las Vegas steakhouse but with better prices. Not wonderful prices, mind you, but better than the local competitors. And this place is pretty cool in an old-school sense. Some of the seats are on an outdoor patio overlooking the pool, which can be nice in Spring and Fall.

Ristorante Italiano: Want generic Italian food in a mediocre room? Try Ristorante Italiano, whose name translated into English means "Italian Restaurant." In general, the Riviera has okay restaurants that try not to be too spicy or exotic, so as not to upset the retirees' stomaches. Closes Sundays and Mondays.

World's Fare Buffet: Fair (fare) is the operative word for this buffet. Actually, it has improved and maybe is as good as the North Strip offers. If you have free passes, or a good coupon, you might try it. Still, it doesn't match up to the best the city offers, like Paris or Aladdin. One big plus is that late night "steak" buffet from 10 p.m. until breakfast.

There is a Mardi Gras food court with ten different dining options, including ice cream, Quizno's, Burger King, KFC, A&W, Jade Dragon and hot dogs. The emphasis of the Riviera is on familiar foods, so if you don't want something too fancy, you'll be fine at any of their restaurants. Also, cheapos should stop by Hound Doggies in the nickel slots area for cheap dogs, beers and other greasy food.

But I will more than likely be found at the Peppermill Fireside Lounge and Restaurant at least for breakfast and a maybe a round of exotic drinks...

[TheCotMan]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

Cheapo Vegas has a great page on what else?

Good site! Allows for sorting by quality, and then I can tag off low $$ with good quality like Market City Caffe rated as very good quality with 3 dollar signs, or Courtyard Cafe also rated as very good with 2 dollar signs.

Thanks!

[alklloyd]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

Is it just me, or does the Cheapo Vegas site look like it hasn't been updated for a while?
As for me, I hit a In-N-Out as soon as I touch down at LAS.

Al

[bascule]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

The Aladdin's Spice Market buffet rocks... I've been there for the past 3 years, and gorged myself on king crab and sushi.

[IrishMASMS]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

I will pimp the site http://www.yelp.com/ for finding reviews of everything - food, places to go, etc. If you find my profile on the site, I have a list of the out of the ordinary/cool stuff to do in Vegas.

Walking distance to the Riv, I would suggest the steakhouse in Circus Circus and the Peppermill. There are a handful of delivery places that will come to the Riv, but I had a BAD experience with one pizza joint - hell if I can recall which one though; sorry.

Are you looking at driving/ride or just within walking distance?

[icetre]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

I can't stress this enough.. EAT AT THE PEPPERMILL.

Good food, and damnit you might see Penn Jillette there.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/st...510242389.html

[big chopper]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

But I will more than likely be found at the Peppermill Fireside Lounge and Restaurant at least for breakfast and a maybe a round of exotic drinks...

Agree with you on the Peppermill. Even big macho guys can enjoy an over-sized drink (complete with mini paper umbrella) there.
--BC,

[AggonA]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

Props to any drink that comes in a fish bowl
Fishbowl fits on head
I have a big head.

I think its called the Scorpion, or something else 'scary' sounding

[cereal76]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

The Peppermill is awesome, but pricey. For those on a tight budget (which I always seem to be come con-time) check out the eatery inside pennytown at the Riv. You can load up a tray full of pizza, hotdogs, beers and other junk food on the cheap.

[Ne0nRa1n]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

This year I am mostly just planning on taking a kettle in my suitcase and eating as many 'just add water - instant meals' in my room as I can. I really hate the organization and time it takes to get a huge group ready to choose a place to go for a meal at the conference. It is like herding kittens!

That being said, I do have a soft spot for Quarks in the Hilton and always go there when a group of friends invite me - not because the food is necessarily good but because of the atmosphere.

[hackajar]

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My recent trips to San Francisco have yeilded http://www.opentable.com/ as a very reliable source for reviews. They seem to have a good selection of reviews in Las Vegas as well. Though, they try and cater to more 'up scale' places. BUT, they still have standard reviews as well.

[IrishMASMS]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

Props to any drink that comes in a fish bowl
Fishbowl fits on head
I have a big head.

HEAD?
Who said head?
I'll take some of that!
And it was good!
And there was much rejoicing!

[mfreeck]

Re: Places to eat in Las Vegas...

This year I am mostly just planning on taking a kettle in my suitcase and eating as many 'just add water - instant meals' in my room as I can.

I always do this too, though I supplement with eating out. Last year I got a rice cooker from target for cheap. I've never actually cooked rice in it. I dehydrate and assemble all my own meals. Not only does the rice cooker nicely heat water, but some leftover restaurant foods, (such as teriyaki chicken) heat up quite nicely in it - like a stirfry. It's nicely unassuming and less likely to attract complaints like a hotplate could. Oh, it also came with a little attachment so you can steam vegetables in it.

Maybe we should have a hotel-cooking dinner party. ;)

[mfreeck]

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I forgot to add that I second the buffet at Aladdin's. I hope to do a group thing again there this year (and this time I won't be late!).

I believe I also went for a lunch thing at the Sahara's buffet. It was ok - nothing to write home about, but the price:food was good and as a bonus we got champagne because it was brunch on a particular day. I note that they had quite a number of desserts that were sugar free and a couple choices for sugar free soda. IIRC, Aladdin also has a small selection of sugar free desserts, but you have to ask for them and they'll make you a plate.