lynn

Hi -

I was just curious what some of everyone's favorite casino eating places were. Next time we go I'd like to try one of the newer nice places (nice, not super expensive like Picasso).

Does anyone have any suggestions along the line of Pinot Brasserie at Venetian? I've been there and liked it. Please don't recommend Olives. Been there, done that, and it was way overpriced with no value for the money. $100 for dinner for 2 of us (no wine) and I felt like I was at TGIF.

So, any ideas?

Happy 2000!!


Happy 2000!

Heather

Try "Il Fornaio" at NYNY Hotel Casino. The price varies according to menu selection, but the food is always excellent.

lynn

Hi Heather -

Thanks for replying. I assume that's the one by the little "stream"? We keep meaning to try it and always forget about it. I'm glad to hear that it is good. It always looks great when we have walked by. We'll be sure to put it on our list.

Karen

We really liked the Brown Derby at the MGM and the steak house at the Luxor, both very good food and service.

Jane

I also like the steakhouse at the Luxor, they also had a awesome breakfast buffet at the Luxor.

lynn

Greetings -

I never get down to the Luxor much but I'll just have to give them a try. We've been to a few steak houses around but never the Luxor.

Speaking of steak, has anyone tried the steak house at NYNY? It looks great.

Also, if anyone likes a quality buffet, I highly recommend the weekend brunch at Bellagio. The regular lunch is also good. I haven't done the dinner one yet. I do think this is about the best buffet in town right now. The Rio World buffet used to be good but it has gone down hill recently.

The selection at Bellagio is very good, not mind boggling, but good. The quality is excellent. Very fresh. Two of the best things they do is chilled shrimp which has been peeled AND deveined and the fresh pizza baked in a big stone oven. Very good. The best thing to do is ask them what is getting ready to come out and then wait for it. When you get it just out of the oven like that it is divine.

Lori

I second Il Fornaio at NYNY. Was pleasantly surprised.

Lara

You might also want to consider Buzio's at Rio if you like seafood. Great raw bar, decent wine list.

Tracey

Happy New Year!

Mon Ami Gabi (Paris Hotel) Excellent
Eiffel Tower (Paris Hotel)
Emeril Lagasse's Fish House (MGM)
Aureole (Mandalay Bay)

They are all a little pricey, but worth every penny. Enjoy!

lynn

Tracey -

How much were your meals at Mon Ami Gabi and Aureole and what did you order? These two are ones I have been wanting to try.

Thanks,

Bev

lynn, my boyfriend and I really enjoy Kokomo's at the Mirage. He loves the lobster and I'm just crazy about the prime rib. It's very flavorful. The service is fantastic as well.

Tom

I recommend The Range for a steakhouse. It's in Harrah's. I also second Buzio's at the Rio. The Chinese restaurant at the Venetian (can't recall the name) is also very good.

Hal

If you like all kinds of Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Mexican-Fusion food, be sure to try The Coyote Cafe at MGM. Everything on the menu is good. Also, Border Grill at Mandalay Bay has really good Mexican food and a tasty choice of tequila influenced drinks to boot. Both places are moderately priced.

Tracey

Lynn - Mon Ami Gabi is my favorite restaurant in Vegas. We probably spent $50 - $60 a person with wine. The food was excellent. If you are there when it is warm, ask for the patio. You can watch the Bellagio show during dinner.

Aureole - Wine list is outrageous expensive. Food was excellent. There we spent probably $75 - $80 per person with wine (by the glass).

Hope this helps. Enjoy.

pc

We were in Vegas in May and found two great restaurants. For upscale, we tried Andre's (French) in the Monte Carlo and had a great meal, impeccable service and one hell of a chocolate souffle! It wasn't cheap though - about $150-$200 with a good bottle of wine.

Next, we tried Rumjungle in the Mandalay Bay - what a neat experience! The place itself is really cool - there's a wall of fire at the entrance. The food is in the fashion of a Rodizio (not sure about spelling) barbeque - you basically order what's called the "fire pit" and they keep bringing you food - salmon, beef, chicken, tons of it! You can get a variety of sides and the rum drinks are great. Truly a unique experience!