Food and Drink Vegas Recommendations - Page 2

OmahaChief · 05-25-2012, 02:28 PM

Headed to Vegas in a week with the wife to celecrate her putting up with me for 5 years. Have been out there a bunch of times but only with the guys so I really have no idea what to do.

Looking for a good steakhouse $150 - $300 range for the meal

A couple of decent places to eat for lunch on the strip that are not super expensive. Maybe $25 - $40 for the meal.

A really good buffet that is likely to have Prime Rib, Crab legs and maybe something like lamb or something different.

Other recommendations for dinners. Anywhere between $50 to $150 for both of us. Would like a good Itlanian joint but none of the fancy new age Italian, just good old fashioned food.

Staying at Four Seaons at Mandalay Bay so anything on the strip would be great.

Also looking for a decent place to get on Fremont for the night we are going down there.

Any good dive bars, one trendy club and theme bars would be cool to know about. I read about a few online but figured someone here could recommend a few. Also looking for a good happy hour or two as we will be there during the week.

Is the Treasure Island Show and Mirage volcano worth the time to see?

Any other recommendations would be great.

Thanks. OC

**Dartgod** · 05-25-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

If you can spare a day to go driving, there are some awesome sights to see around Vegas. My fiancee and I went last year, and the day we rented a car and drove through the Valley of Fire was the highlight of the trip.

This. VOF is amazing.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 05-25-2012, 03:15 PM

Take her to a strip club.

In58men · 05-25-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Ever been to the Ice Bar at Mandalay Minus 5? Looks like a differnt type of place. Def not something we have here in Omaha.

Not I have never been. Heard it was quite pricey though. Some say it's not worth and some say it's only cool one time.

If you go to a club I recommend The Tao inside the Venetian. When you're out walking the strip stop by and put your name on the guest list and that'll give you VIP access and should be free drinks for the girls.

**Dartgod** · 05-25-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

If you can spare a day to go driving, there are some awesome sights to see around Vegas. My fiancee and I went last year, and the day we rented a car and drove through the Valley of Fire was the highlight of the trip.

Some VOF pics I took a couple of years ago:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...&postcount=105

Thorpilian · 05-25-2012, 03:46 PM

This is from a native. Been there, done that! Take my advice. Trust me! I have lived here and partied, and now I am married and still get out for non-crazy fun! So, this is from a anniversary perspective. I'll give you some old Vegas, New Vegas, and Local Vegas. Here goes!

Nice Steak House/New Vegas: Delmonico's (Venetian), Craftsteak (MGM) ,Carnevino (Palazzo)......Old Vegas: Golden Steer(Rat Pack frequented),Hugo's Cellar(Four Queens/old school Vegas feel, actually in a wine cellar, woman is greeted with a rose).......Awesome View Spots W/awesome food: Eiffel tower(Paris), Top of the World(Stratosphere), Mix(Mandalay Bay), Alize(Palms).......Good lunch, or drink and appetizer, or after dinner drinks and dessert with AWESOME view spots: Olives(Bellagio), Panvino(Awesome just off Strip View/local gem, go just after sunset for some after dinner drinks and desert. Great view of strip and Planes landing), Mon Ami Gabi(Paris). When you go to Downtown/Fremont area: have drinks at the Peppermill(old school Vegas.(Elvis, Rat Pack, Blah, blah, blah. Cool fireside and fire-lighted, large, velvet booths.) cheap, good, near Fremont, hole in the wall italian joint- Chicago Joe's. Just off Strip, fun, Local spot to eat Tapas: Firefly.

Highest recommendations for a wifey, love trip: Alize or Eiffel tower because of views! Mix for after dinner drinks, dessert, light live music. Mon Ami Gabi and Olives for a few lunches. Chicago Joes for dinner, Luv Its(local's downtown favorite)and after dinner drinks at pepper mill for Fremont night. Fremont street might not be the exact crowd you want to party around with you wife. cruise through to see it, gamble and drink for free and enjoy a free lounge show. The are a couple really fun spots down there, but very rowdy!

as far as Clubs Go. All the big, new casinos clubs are packed, fun, and popping all night. Take ur pick!

Stewie · 05-25-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas_Dave

Lawry's - Best Prime Rib EVAH!

Probably because it's actually PRIME rib, not just a standing rib roast (Choice beef or lower). Same cut, completely different quality. Restaurants often sell standing rib roasts as prime rib because patrons don't know the difference.

Luke · 05-25-2012, 04:16 PM

Ms. Luke and I were married in Vegas. Course that was before the economy went south. Go downtown and see Freemont street is your wife has never been to Vegas. Golden Nugget used to have a good breakfast buffett. Have fun, congrats on 5 years.

OmahaChief · 05-25-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

This is from a native. Been there, done that! Take my advice. Trust me! I have lived here and partied, and now I am married and still get out for non-crazy fun! So, this is from a anniversary perspective. I'll give you some old Vegas, New Vegas, and Local Vegas. Here goes!

Nice Steak House/New Vegas: Delmonico's (Venetian), Craftsteak (MGM) ,Carnevino (Palazzo)......Old Vegas: Golden Steer(Rat Pack frequented),Hugo's Cellar(Four Queens/old school Vegas feel, actually in a wine cellar, woman is greeted with a rose).......Awesome View Spots W/awesome food: Eiffel tower(Paris), Top of the World(Stratosphere), Mix(Mandalay Bay), Alize(Palms).......Good lunch, or drink and appetizer, or after dinner drinks and dessert with AWESOME view spots: Olives(Bellagio), Panvino(Awesome just off Strip View/local gem, go just after sunset for some after dinner drinks and desert. Great view of strip and Planes landing), Mon Ami Gabi(Paris). When you go to Downtown/Fremont area: have drinks at the Peppermill(old school Vegas.(Elvis, Rat Pack, Blah, blah, blah. Cool fireside and fire-lighted, large, velvet booths.) cheap, good, near Fremont, hole in the wall italian joint- Chicago Joe's. Just off Strip, fun, Local spot to eat Tapas: Firefly.

Highest recommendations for a wifey, love trip: Alize or Eiffel tower because of views! Mix for after dinner drinks, dessert, light live music. Mon Ami Gabi and Olives for a few lunches. Chicago Joes for dinner, Luv Its(local's downtown favorite)and after dinner drinks at pepper mill for Fremont night. Fremont street might not be the exact crowd you want to party around with you wife. cruise through to see it, gamble and drink for free and enjoy a free lounge show. The are a couple really fun spots down there, but very rowdy!

as far as Clubs Go. All the big, new casinos clubs are packed, fun, and popping all night. Take ur pick!

Thanks. Lots of good info in there. Sounds like Peppermill is a must for us. Have been to the Golden Steer for my Bach Party and loved it. Will try Hugos cellar as the wife is a huge wine lover.

OmahaChief · 05-25-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Some VOF pics I took a couple of years ago:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...&postcount=105

That does looks pretty sweet. I will have to see if I can pry the wife from the pool long enough to do that. that is right up my alley.

BigCohiba · 05-25-2012, 04:28 PM

Battista's: Hole in the wall, hands down for Italian.

Also, Tao Asian Bistro in the Venetian is an awsome place too. Great food, on the high side though. And they have a club on the upstairs of the place too thats pretty cool.

**Dartgod** · 05-25-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpilian

have drinks at the Peppermill(old school Vegas.(Elvis, Rat Pack, Blah, blah, blah. Cool fireside and fire-lighted, large, velvet booths.)

I always make sure I eat breakfast at The Peppermill at least once every trip to Vegas. Its on the north strip next to the Riviera.

**Iowanian** · 05-25-2012, 04:47 PM

You should take her shopping at Lane Bryant.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 05-25-2012, 05:09 PM

Take her to a Wayne Newton show.

**bevischief** · 05-25-2012, 05:13 PM

Bunny ranch.

scho63 · 05-25-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

If you want a nice steak hit up Mesa Grill in Ceasars Palace. It's owned by Bobby Flay himself, food is amazing. I had the New Mexico pork tenderloin and my g/f had a new york strip with Tiger Shrimp as the appy. You'll never taste anything like it. Our bill was around $120 for the two of us.

http://www.mesagrill.com/las-vegas-r...a%20Dinner.pdf

The Rio for your buffet hands down:

http://www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/r...et-detail.html

For lunch and drinks, hit up Diablo's inside the Monte Carlo. Awesome food and drinks, try the nachos they're like $15-20 but it'll feed 4. Very popular there.

I'd also go see the water show at the Bellagio. That should be a must. I go to Veags once a year since we only live 3 1/2 hours away. Pretty familiar with everything, we go every year for the Super Bowl.

Great recommendations!

05-25-2012, 02:28 PM
OmahaChief Down with Nino Brown Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Omaha Casino cash: $9245000	Vegas Recommendations Headed to Vegas in a week with the wife to celecrate her putting up with me for 5 years. Have been out there a bunch of times but only with the guys so I really have no idea what to do. Looking for a good steakhouse $150 - $300 range for the meal A couple of decent places to eat for lunch on the strip that are not super expensive. Maybe $25 - $40 for the meal. A really good buffet that is likely to have Prime Rib, Crab legs and maybe something like lamb or something different. Other recommendations for dinners. Anywhere between $50 to $150 for both of us. Would like a good Itlanian joint but none of the fancy new age Italian, just good old fashioned food. Staying at Four Seaons at Mandalay Bay so anything on the strip would be great. Also looking for a decent place to get on Fremont for the night we are going down there. Any good dive bars, one trendy club and theme bars would be cool to know about. I read about a few online but figured someone here could recommend a few. Also looking for a good happy hour or two as we will be there during the week. Is the Treasure Island Show and Mirage volcano worth the time to see? Any other recommendations would be great. Thanks. OC
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05-25-2012, 03:15 PM	#17
Kyle DeLexus Opie and Anthony XM 105 Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10002400	Take her to a strip club.
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05-25-2012, 03:46 PM	#20
Thorpilian Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vegas Baby Casino cash: $9519518	This is from a native. Been there, done that! Take my advice. Trust me! I have lived here and partied, and now I am married and still get out for non-crazy fun! So, this is from a anniversary perspective. I'll give you some old Vegas, New Vegas, and Local Vegas. Here goes! Nice Steak House/New Vegas: Delmonico's (Venetian), Craftsteak (MGM) ,Carnevino (Palazzo)......Old Vegas: Golden Steer(Rat Pack frequented),Hugo's Cellar(Four Queens/old school Vegas feel, actually in a wine cellar, woman is greeted with a rose).......Awesome View Spots W/awesome food: Eiffel tower(Paris), Top of the World(Stratosphere), Mix(Mandalay Bay), Alize(Palms).......Good lunch, or drink and appetizer, or after dinner drinks and dessert with AWESOME view spots: Olives(Bellagio), Panvino(Awesome just off Strip View/local gem, go just after sunset for some after dinner drinks and desert. Great view of strip and Planes landing), Mon Ami Gabi(Paris). When you go to Downtown/Fremont area: have drinks at the Peppermill(old school Vegas.(Elvis, Rat Pack, Blah, blah, blah. Cool fireside and fire-lighted, large, velvet booths.) cheap, good, near Fremont, hole in the wall italian joint- Chicago Joe's. Just off Strip, fun, Local spot to eat Tapas: Firefly. Highest recommendations for a wifey, love trip: Alize or Eiffel tower because of views! Mix for after dinner drinks, dessert, light live music. Mon Ami Gabi and Olives for a few lunches. Chicago Joes for dinner, Luv Its(local's downtown favorite)and after dinner drinks at pepper mill for Fremont night. Fremont street might not be the exact crowd you want to party around with you wife. cruise through to see it, gamble and drink for free and enjoy a free lounge show. The are a couple really fun spots down there, but very rowdy! as far as Clubs Go. All the big, new casinos clubs are packed, fun, and popping all night. Take ur pick! Last edited by Thorpilian; 05-25-2012 at 03:51 PM..
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05-25-2012, 04:16 PM	#22
Luke Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	lost wages Ms. Luke and I were married in Vegas. Course that was before the economy went south. Go downtown and see Freemont street is your wife has never been to Vegas. Golden Nugget used to have a good breakfast buffett. Have fun, congrats on 5 years.
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05-25-2012, 04:28 PM	#25
BigCohiba Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Casino cash: $10004900	Battista's: Hole in the wall, hands down for Italian. Also, Tao Asian Bistro in the Venetian is an awsome place too. Great food, on the high side though. And they have a club on the upstairs of the place too thats pretty cool.
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05-25-2012, 04:47 PM	#27
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05-25-2012, 05:09 PM	#28
Kyle DeLexus Opie and Anthony XM 105 Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10002400	Take her to a Wayne Newton show.
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05-25-2012, 05:13 PM	#29
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $7739352 VARSITY	Bunny ranch.
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