Las Vegas

[tippingvelvet]

Going to Vegas in a few weeks and I'm not going with foodies I have already been warned that they have no intention of taking out a bank loan to pay for dinnerd. What's a foodie girl to do? Any suggestions for moderately priced "good" dining in Vegas, preferably on the strip - no car. (I guess I can kiss any celebrity-chef dining good-bye.) I'll be staying at the Monte Carlo.

[molto e]

Going to Vegas in a few weeks and I'm not going with foodies    I have already been warned that they have no intention of taking out a bank loan to pay for dinnerd.  What's a foodie girl to do?   Any suggestions for moderately priced "good" dining in Vegas, preferably on the strip - no car. (I guess I can kiss any celebrity-chef dining good-bye.)   I'll be staying at the Monte Carlo.

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Lotus of Siam

Rosemary's

Edited April 13, 2007 by molto e (log)

[Della]

My girl friends and I usually go to Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris for lunch on our last afternoon in Vegas. I haven't been there for dinner but the lunch menu is great and very reasonable.

Another fun thing to do is go to the wine/champagne bar in the Paris Restaurant. I can't think of the name but it is thru the casino and past a few of the little restaurant cafes and shops. If you order a drink you get 2 little turkey/roast beef sandwiches for "free". We have gone around 6 pm on a Friday to have a pre-cocktail (they have fun flights of champagne for anywhere from $20 - $60 dollars) and with the sandwich you have something to keep you going for a few hours if you are having a late dinner or just "snacking" the night away". And sometimes they have a guy in there playing the piano too!

[rjwong]

Going to Vegas in a few weeks and I'm not going with foodies   I have already been warned that they have no intention of taking out a bank loan to pay for dinnerd.  What's a foodie girl to do?  Any suggestions for moderately priced "good" dining in Vegas, preferably on the strip - no car. (I guess I can kiss any celebrity-chef dining good-bye.)  I'll be staying at the Monte Carlo.

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tippingvelvet, I'll tell you what's a foodie girl to do? If you win it big, DITCH THEM and go wherever you wanr!! And let us know what kind of food you want, okay?? And I suppose your traveling companions (You didn't say "friends", so I won't say "friends" either) don't mind spending $150-200 a person to watch Cirque du Soleil or Celine Dion, or go to the slots & tables, ehh?? Perhaps this is a business trip? Pardon me if I'm being a bit officious ...

Please specify how much is "moderately priced?" $25 a person? $50? $100? Remember, let them know that ... "This is Las Vegas, mon" ...

Some buffets are pretty good for breakfast or lunch, like the one in the Bellagio.

In fact, there are a few places at the Bellagio you should try: Sensi for lunch, depending on prices; J-P Maury Patisserie with their world-class pastries and made-to-order crepes.

If you want BBQ, there's Memphis Championship Barbecue, off the Strip on Warm Springs, just south/southeast of the airport.

molto e, Lotus of Siam is off the Strip and Rosemary's is WAY off the Strip.

I hope this helps.

[tippingvelvet]

Going to Vegas in a few weeks and I'm not going with foodies    I have already been warned that they have no intention of taking out a bank loan to pay for dinnerd.  What's a foodie girl to do?   Any suggestions for moderately priced "good" dining in Vegas, preferably on the strip - no car. (I guess I can kiss any celebrity-chef dining good-bye.)   I'll be staying at the Monte Carlo.

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tippingvelvet, I'll tell you what's a foodie girl to do? If you win it big, DITCH THEM and go wherever you wanr!! And let us know what kind of food you want, okay?? And I suppose your traveling companions (You didn't say "friends", so I won't say "friends" either) don't mind spending $150-200 a person to watch Cirque du Soleil or Celine Dion, or go to the slots & tables, ehh?? Perhaps this is a business trip? Pardon me if I'm being a bit officious ...

Please specify how much is "moderately priced?" $25 a person? $50? $100? Remember, let them know that ... "This is Las Vegas, mon" ...

Some buffets are pretty good for breakfast or lunch, like the one in the Bellagio.

In fact, there are a few places at the Bellagio you should try: Sensi for lunch, depending on prices; J-P Maury Patisserie with their world-class pastries and made-to-order crepes.

If you want BBQ, there's Memphis Championship Barbecue, off the Strip on Warm Springs, just south/southeast of the airport.

molto e, Lotus of Siam is off the Strip and Rosemary's is WAY off the Strip.

I hope this helps.

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Hi Russell,

This is actually FAMILY......my uncle (85) and his 4 daugthers (in their 50's) and me (in my early 40's). This was what he wanted to do for his 85th Birthday. I might be able to get them to spend $50 per person for dinner, but I'm also having trouble getting any commitment at all on shows. I can just see the six of us walking around aimlessly for 5 days. This bunch would rather just spend their money gambling, I'd rather spend it on food (but I'm in the minority). I'd like to have some idea what we're doing I don't want to eat buffet or deli every night, which is what I'm afraid we'll fall into if we don't have some direction. I'm not sure I'll get them to go to Lotus of Siam either?? Sounds good to me though. Any help would be appreciated. This is not actually a money thing.....it's different priorities but I'm hoping to be convincing if I just had some ideas. Thanks for the help.

[rjwong]

My apologies if I was acting a bit much to you.

After reading your post, I'm thinking whether your uncle and cousins would rather enjoy the "Old Vegas," the Rat Pack (Dean, Sammy, Peter, Jerry, and of course Frank), and the showgirls. Probably downtown Vegas would be a very good option. eGer Chris Cognac had a TV program on the Food Network called "The Hungry Detective." And he did an episode on Las Vegas. I'll try to find the places he recommended. He also has a list somewhere on this eG website of the "low-brow" places in Las Vegas.

Let me try and find some "splurge" places for you, just in case. Is your family more the meat-and-potatoes type? Nothing adventurous or spicy? Do they want to see more food on the plate instead of seeing more plate?

Am I heading more in the right direction?

[tippingvelvet]

My apologies if I was acting a bit much to you.

After reading your post, I'm thinking whether your uncle and cousins would rather enjoy the "Old Vegas," the Rat Pack (Dean, Sammy, Peter, Jerry, and of course Frank), and the showgirls. Probably downtown Vegas would be a very good option. eGer Chris Cognac had a TV program on the Food Network called "The Hungry Detective." And he did an episode on Las Vegas. I'll try to find the places he recommended. He also has a list somewhere on this eG website of the "low-brow" places in Las Vegas.

Let me try and find some "splurge" places for you, just in case. Is your family more the meat-and-potatoes type? Nothing adventurous or spicy? Do they want to see more food on the plate instead of seeing more plate?   

Am I heading more in the right direction?

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We will be going down to the Freemont area also. The families test is pretty diverse, but you're right, spicey is probably the only thing I'd stay away from. I think everyone enjoys fish and pasta too.

[rjwong]

Here are the places Chris Cognac went to in his Las Vegas episode of "The Hungry Detective":

Ellis Island Casino & Brewery

Nora’s Cuisine

Joyful House (on W. Spring Mountain Rd., west from the Strip)

Mermaids Casino (on Fremont St., downtown Las Vegas)

Binion’s Ranch Steakhouse

Two of them don't have websites.

As for you, if the opportunity arises, here are some places you can try:

Bellagio: Just about any place there is pretty good. Their buffet is definitely good (I haven't tried the others). It's best to go there for breakfast or lunch. That can be a main meal for the day. J-P Maury Patisserie is great for your sweet tooth. And the cost is about $6-7 per pastry. We're talking world-class desserts! Sensi is great for lunch. You can be adventurous if you want in their selections.

Venetian: Thomas Keller's Bouchon is great if you want a French bistro for breakfast. I really liked the quiche. Keller's recipe. Very, very creamy. Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant has one of the best steaks in Las Vegas. I haven't tried it ... yet. That place is on my short list, the next time I go to Las Vegas, mon!

Mandalay Bay: The Burger Bar is good. I enjoyed it a lot. Some burger toppings can get very expensive (truffles, etc.).

MGM Grand: L'Atelier is worth going, if you have the time and about $200 per person to cover everything.

Paris Las Vegas: If you convince your family, go up to the Eiffel Tower Restaurant for lunch. Get a table near the window for a nice view of the Fountains of Bellagio, which starts its free show across the street at 12 noon.

I hope all of this helps. I also hope your family has a wonderful time.

[Raoul Duke]

I say take the ole boy (like me) to a strip club for some wings and beers. He should be rewarded and congratulated for making it to 85!!