Melissa

There are 7 girls going to Vegas to celebrate one's 30th. I have been in charge of the dinner plans for Saturday night. I want someplace fun and moderatly priced. Nothing too expensive. Any ideas?

Steve

Price range please $20, $50, $100 per head will be helpful. Lots of ideas, but you need to help us out.

Meissa

oooooh.... sorry, that would help huh? I would say between $30 to $50 per head.

Steve

Well, for $50 a head, you are still on the low side if you are including drinks. Two or three per person can eat up as much as 15-18 per person. I would suggest one of the Polynesian places like Tiki's at the Mirage. The food is nibly kind of stuff and you can have a blast.

Melissa

Thanks Steve, if it were up to me, I would go up to $100, but since I have to take everyone else into consideration it makes it a little more difficult. What would you suggest if I said, $50 without drinks?

Jack

If you're looking for someplace with an atmosphere conducive to laughter/conversation and generally 'non-stuffy', there are PLENTY of options for under $50 PP. And that includes a couple drinks.
Steve's thinking high end romantic dinner venues.

Duane

Go to Bucca's. Great place to celebrate with lots of friends. Well within your budget, too!

Melissa

Anyone else have any places to add? We are all between 28 and 35 years old, so we're looking for light, fun, somewhat popular. This is the only night we are spending a lot for dinner, so any suggestions are great.

xxx

I didn't pay the bill on the night I was there, so I don't really know the prices (our meals were pre-ordered). But The Voodoo Lounge at the Rio would be a great place to celebrate.

Eric

Rec: RumJungle at Mandalay Bay. I is amost unique and happening place for younger individuals. It is a Brazilian style barbque. The description does not do it justice. Go later in the evening as it becomes a great nightclub and you won't have to pay the cover,

L.T.

I don't know if you and your friends are familiar with teppanyaki-style Japanese cuisine (the chef prepares the food in front of the diners using elaborate knife-throwing techniques). If this sounds like something you might enjoy, you might want to look into Benihana Village at the Las Vegas Hilton, (although the Hilton is a long block off the Strip on Paradise Road).

xxx

I celebrated my birthday with three female friends last August at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris. We had a fabulous waiter (who kept pouring free wine when he discovered it was my birthday!), a gorgeous view of the Bellagio fountains, and a wonderful bistro-style meal of escargot, steak and very French bread, for somewhere around $50 each, maybe a little less. If you decide on this, ask for a table inside but facing the fountains. Wish I could be there again for this birthday!