[Dead Money]

I honestly believe you could go to a different free standing or casino restaurant everyday for a solid year and have still not tried them all.....

I will list some I have found to be very good and reasonable, I don't believe you have to spend more than $30 for 2.

Blueberry Hill....one on Decatur...

Whether it be breakfast lunch or dinner, they have something for you; and it is very,very good.
You won't see a tourist here.
Great breakfasts, omelets, pancakes, crepes, eggs anyways, last outing I had "Piggies in a blanket" maple chicken sausage
wrapped by pancakes.
Pancakes rate a solid 10.


Lunch-Dinner everything from Burgers to Spaghetti and between...their menu is like a book....fish, chicken, salads, steaks, chops,meatloaf, homemade desserts..scratch chocolate shakes, malts.

They have a
daily $7.77 special of the day..Pot roast is like grandmas.

I think they are open 24/7...I have been there at 1 am for late breakfast..

Cont'd

[Dead Money]

I LUV corned beef, my wife pastrami.

Hard to find done the right way,
along with huge authentic pieces of NY style cheesecake...stage deli closed here a few years back.

Ventured to "The Bagel Cafe" off of Summerlin Pkwy and Buffalo.

Summerlin is upscale townhouses, spacious lovely new golf courses, close to the foothills west of the strip, beautiful mountain views, about
20 minutes or so from the strip....did not look at housing here, out of our price range.
Would be worthy of investigating if you are so inclined.

Great Jewish Deli....huge bakery, the REAL deal...wonderful sandwichs quarter or half pound with many bread choices.
FULL extensive menu...
Deli meats and bakery stuff to go.



With Matzo ball soup to die for, the two of us ate heartily for $25.00

Purchased a huge chunk of dense real cheesecake for 5.95, having it in about 10 minutes.
Noticed Red Rock resort/casino, nearby.

[Dead Money]

Chicken fingers, and more chicken fingers....

Needed a quick on the go, actually pretty good...tasted like freshly prepared fried chicken.

6 big pieces with slaw (generic) and fries and Texas toast about $7.00

In and out on Sahara sux big time,
overcooked fries, stale buns...complained to corporate got replacement coupons.
Used coupons near Summerlin at a newer In and out...great burgers fries and shakes.

Goes to show you, a great product can be screwed up with non-caring management.

[gjn23]

if you're not spending more than $30 for 2, then you're eliminating 75% of the rest. in the casinos on the strip

[Dead Money]

Originally Posted by gjn23

if you're not spending more than $30 for 2, then you're eliminating 75% of the rest. in the casinos on the strip

You are probably right, however the strip does not do much for us....

The high dollar buffets are very nice, but my gorge until you drop at the Bellagio buffet days are behind me.
Probably will hit a few before our stay is over.
Laugh if you wish, but I tried the Arizona Charlie buffet (hold your laughter, I know it is a smokey dive) but the buffet room although dated, was clean and smoke free, had cool waitresses and
for $7.49 had very good fresh broiled Flank Steak, Pork Loin,

Rotiseree chicken and Baked ham, along with tons of sides.

It was much better than we expected and for an extra $5. they fresh broiled a 12 ounce rib-eye for you. We hit it at 11:30 for best result.

I would rather have a good well prepared basic buffet than a fancy well appointed high dollar disappointment.

I am told there is a wonderful sushi/japanese lunch buffet for 19.95 next to the Planet Hollywood in the huge shop area.
Probably will spring for that.

Any good dining tips are always appreciated.

[zoomer]

Originally Posted by Dead Money

You are probably right, however the strip does not do much for us....

The high dollar buffets are very nice, but my gorge until you drop at the Bellagio buffet days are behind me.
Probably will hit a few before our stay is over.
Laugh if you wish, but I tried the Arizona Charlie buffet (hold your laughter, I know it is a smokey dive) but the buffet room although dated, was clean and smoke free, had cool waitresses and
for $7.49 had very good fresh broiled Flank Steak, Pork Loin,

Rotiseree chicken and Baked ham, along with tons of sides.

It was much better than we expected and for an extra $5. they fresh broiled a 12 ounce rib-eye for you. We hit it at 11:30 for best result.

I would rather have a good well prepared basic buffet than a fancy well appointed high dollar disappointment.

I am told there is a wonderful sushi/japanese lunch buffet for 19.95 next to the Planet Hollywood in the huge shop area.
Probably will spring for that.

Any good dining tips are always appreciated.

DM, next time you are around Summerlin, try Jamms restaurant on Rainbow (off Charleston). Go for breakfast. Breakfasts are fantastic and portion are large. Strictly a locals haunt and awesome!

[Dead Money]

Will add to my list...


Looking for a good local pizza recommendation...
Thick crust, home made italian sausage...something a mother in Napoli would be proud of...lol..

[hammer1]

After 30 years I have not found a PIZZA that comes close to thin crust Milwaukee Pizza. Our Italian sausage is the best in US in my exp. That said..Metro is passable. Think there are 2 one on Tropicana. There is a nicer one can't rem where.
Pastrami at New York New York is pretty good. Cathay House on Spring Mountain still best fer Chinese also Joyful House.

[White Shadow]

Best meal I have had in along time was the Macadamia Crusted Tilapia & Coconut Shrimp at the Rainforest Cafe at the MGM. Delish.......

[Dead Money]

Frequented the Bellagio Buffet circa 2006...it was always fabulous...

Now, post Vegas collapse.....

Dessert bar was one of the best; all kinds of very fancy Italian, French desserts proudly displayed...

Now...few choices of basic dessert crap....soft cheesecake, cookies, brownies, apple crisps, ice cream, pre-made carrot cake......YUK

The buffet, once the standard bearer of many well prepared choices, 3 kinds of well prepared near exotic fish, fillet mignon chunks, wild boar ribs, beef wellington, on and on..

NOW.....tons of cheap pasta dishes, Fu**ing Slider Burgers, rotisserie chicken,
2 generic fish dishes ill prepared,
cheap flank steak....and the obligatory peeled shrimp mountain.

They have added a sushi bar to accommodate the hoards of Orientals.....it was previously prepared elsewhere.....near tasteless and un-imaginative.

Oh Bellagio, we knew you well.....

It has gone from a true 5 star lunch buffet, to a solid 3 star, at the same price of $19.95 + tax

Not worth a return visit....went there for old times sake.....

[DoubleDown]

The 'buffet', ( Wicked Spoon), at the Cosmo is more of a gourmet dining atmosphere,.....with an actual server to bring your main course.

Probably the best buffet in Vegas now, just don't let them hear you call it a 'buffet' !!

[Dead Money]

7811 w charleston...

Very good gyros, HUGE portions and cheap....

6.95 gets you a double fisted "Big fat Gyro".....honestly, you can not wrap your mouth around this one.
So much meat it is like eating a meat salad.

Nice casual atmosphere with contemporary Greek music, not the obligatory Zorba the Greek music circa 1959.

The owners genuinely enjoy their products and their customers.

Try it, you will be addicted.

[Dead Money]

Omigosh, cheap good.

When you see lines of Orientals waiting to get in, you have struck gold.

7.95 gets you decent sushi, Mongolian barbecue, mounds of shrimp, whole fillet fish, the whole enchilada....expect a line at noon.

Last time out saw a table of "Dragon Ladies' old wealthy Orientals decked out in their finest jewelry and dressed to kill.

2 locations, Flamingo and Eastern 5 minutes from strip, Rainbow and Sahara 15 minutes from strip.

[Dead Money]

I am playing catch-up today, played cards so much lately; I am going cold turkey for a couple days.

Suncoast has started a 7 card high-low stud game....hard to find any stud in Vegas, much less an affordable game.


Whole Food, or as many call it, "Whole Paycheck"

They have everything, but you pay thru the nose...

Organic Navel Oranges $1.99 a pound....come on, I go to Gardenias (a hispanic chain from Southern Cal) and get not so Organic Navels on sale for 7 pounds for a dollar..

Soup to go, 8.99 for a 32 ounce jug....$8.00 loafs of bread, 13.99 a pound for Parmesan Chicken....Eating healthy here will put you in the poor house.

Happily, in Las Vegas there is an option..."SUNFLOWER MARKET"

A complete line of Boars Head products from A-Z....$5-$12 a pound, the 32 ounce soups 4.99,
Fresh seafood, 4 oz lobster tails 4.99, in house sausages 2.99 a pound (7.99 at Whole pay check)

Tons of fresh steaks, chops in the butcher shop. VERY affordable.

House brand deli salads, breads, etc, as well as bulk nuts, granolas, at a very reasonable rate make this a winner.

[Dead Money]

Dim Sum are small well prepared meat filled pastries, dumplings, buns, rolls, many tofu or vegetarian.
They are steamed, fried, baked.

You sit, order hot tea, a bowl of rice and these fresh prepared little jewels are carted past your table for purchase.

At meals end the total is tabulated.

The beauty is you do not over eat as you wait between dishes for the next cart of interesting items rolls to your table.

In Hong Kong this is a daily lunch tradition, over high tea.

I have been to 3 different "Dim Sum Lunches and by far the best is at the "Ping Pang Pong" at the Gold Coast.

Served from 10 am to 2.

The Shrimp Balls, (did not know shrimp had balls, sorry, could not resist).are lightly spiced minced shrimp meat, lightly battered and deep fried.
These were attached to a bamboo shoot, so you could eat it like a drumstick....they came with a light mayonaise? custard sauce...I had seconds on this one.

We had steamed rice, shrimp balls, shrimp dumplings, steamed congee shrimp rolls, almond dropped shrimp rolls, pork su mei, and a light dessert....
Total tab was 26.79 for 2.

I hardily recommend this one...

Their dinner menu was priced 7.95 and up...going to go back for dinner next week.

[LuvThemDogs]

Behind Bally's Casino there's a little casino called Ellis Island. They have a small dingy casino and a couple of dining establishments inside.

In their main dining they a fillet steak special that you have to ask for specifically because it's not on the menu. For $5.99, you get soup or salad, veggie, potato and a decent fillet cut of steak with a tall beer of your choice. You need to ask for a little extra seasoning on the steak because it's fairly plain. But it a good cut of beef. One of the best deals in Vegas.

On the other side of the casino there's a BBQ place. For $8.99, you get a slab of bbq ribs, half a bbq chicken, both done on an outside bbq'er, coleslaw, baked beans and corn on the cob, along with a drink. Pretty good deal and a trough of food.

LTD

[Dead Money]

That sounds like a good near strip tip...

For the more adventuresome..


I figure Arizona Charlie on Decatur is off most visitors list, I can understand why, it is a local smoke pit.

They have much better than average slot payback, as they are local dependent. I almost always pull a fast $40-$50 or so on the penny slots when I am there for a quick late breakfast.

Their "Sourdough Cafe" (Arizona Charlie a real character in Western Times, among other skills, sold Sourdough starter to the miners)

Their $2.99 Breakfast skillet comes with a big chunk decent ham,
The $3.99 steak and eggs fills the hole.

Their "signature dish" is killer Chicken Pot pie....they custom make these flakey golden brown dishes daily.
From scratch chicken in every bite, savory sauce, potatoes, peas carrots...absolutely brings back memories of Granny's recipe, be hungry for this monster, $5.99

[Dead Money]

Originally Posted by Dead Money

That sounds like a good near strip tip...

For the more adventuresome..


I figure Arizona Charlie on Decatur is off most visitors list, I can understand why, it is a local smoke pit.

They have much better than average slot payback, as they are local dependent. I almost always pull a fast $40-$50 or so on the penny slots when I am there for a quick late breakfast.

Their "Sourdough Cafe" (Arizona Charlie a real character in Western Times, among other skills, sold Sourdough starter to the miners)

Their $2.99 Breakfast skillet comes with a big chunk decent ham,
The $3.99 steak and eggs fills the hole.

Their "signature dish" is killer Chicken Pot pie....they custom make these flakey golden brown dishes daily.
From scratch chicken in every bite, savory sauce, potatoes, peas carrots...absolutely brings back memories of Granny's recipe, be hungry for this monster, $5.99

UPDATE ....

Sadly, Arizona C. has discontinued their wonderful Chicken Pot Pie effective 3-21....
Went last nite got bad news...voiced my protest to a Souce Chef who was standing around....he proudly proclaimed "We have replaced it with a new specialty..Reuben sandwich.." I proclaimed..GEE that is something I can not find in Las Vegas, ANOTHER low tech sandwich offering.....don't think he got it.

Their Chicken Pot Pies have been a staple for the area for a good decade.

[krc]

Originally Posted by LuvThemDogs

Behind Bally's Casino there's a little casino called Ellis Island. They have a small dingy casino and a couple of dining establishments inside.

In their main dining they a fillet steak special that you have to ask for specifically because it's not on the menu. For $5.99, you get soup or salad, veggie, potato and a decent fillet cut of steak with a tall beer of your choice. You need to ask for a little extra seasoning on the steak because it's fairly plain. But it a good cut of beef. One of the best deals in Vegas.

On the other side of the casino there's a BBQ place. For $8.99, you get a slab of bbq ribs, half a bbq chicken, both done on an outside bbq'er, coleslaw, baked beans and corn on the cob, along with a drink. Pretty good deal and a trough of food.

LTD

I always make a trip to Ellis Island when in Vegas. I love the steak Special. (it was $7.99 when I went during Super Bowl weekend) I have never had a bad meal at Ellis Island.

[azbob]

Ellis Island's steak deal is $7.99 but, well worth the price. Agree with KRC as the steak deal is hard to pass up but, the pork chops and other items on the menu are also very good.

The BBQ place there is not just good but, may be the best in LV. The have a huge outdoor cooker and they are not only tasty but, very reasonable. They offer chicken too.

It is walkable from Ballys but, leave from the exit next to the sportsbook to cut down on the outdoor travel time.

[LuvThemDogs]

Originally Posted by krc

I always make a trip to Ellis Island when in Vegas. I love the steak Special. (it was $7.99 when I went during Super Bowl weekend) I have never had a bad meal at Ellis Island.

Originally Posted by azbob

Ellis Island's steak deal is $7.99 but, well worth the price. Agree with KRC as the steak deal is hard to pass up but, the pork chops and other items on the menu are also very good.

The BBQ place there is not just good but, may be the best in LV. The have a huge outdoor cooker and they are not only tasty but, very reasonable. They offer chicken too.

It is walkable from Ballys but, leave from the exit next to the sportsbook to cut down on the outdoor travel time.

Wow. When I first started going there, around 4 years ago, it was $5.99. But $7.99 is still a decent deal for Vegas.

LTD

[bleedingpurple]

Originally Posted by LuvThemDogs

Wow. When I first started going there, around 4 years ago, it was $5.99. But $7.99 is still a decent deal for Vegas.

LTD

Playing darts at Ballys in April will definitely have to check this out..

[50centt]

im going to have to try out Ellis Island's

[DoubleDown]

When I worked nights,......ate at Ellis Island at least 3 nights a week. Tough to beat, and ....BBQ is incredible !!