Food and Drink Vegas Recommendations - Page 3

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

**bevischief** · 05-25-2012, 06:50 PM

Talk to Nzoer and Bob Dole. Been there once for 2 weeks thanks USAF paid for it several years ago. Everyone should go at least once.

**Ming the Merciless** · 05-25-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

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

I personally would say yes...they are free, so u can walk around and catch those and the caesers show, gt your drink on and enjoy the evening....they arent 'omg fantastic' or anything but free and people watching kind of experience....so if you enjoy walking, / people watching / drinking in public YES.....If you want an awesome superduper top notch show - no. Do some of the other paid shows (blue man, cirque...etc,..) if you want that type of experience.

**Ming the Merciless** · 05-25-2012, 06:58 PM

Oh- also go to the top of the stratosphere!!!

**cabletech94** · 05-25-2012, 07:39 PM

someone said (and recommeded to me in one of my threads on the topic) go to the peppermill. totally worth it.

i've been to the steakhouse on the top floor of binions (downtown). best ribeye i've ever eaten. been to vegas a dozen times, mostly on the strip. have started staying at the golden nugget, and have had just as much fun downtown as the strip.

have a great trip!

BWillie · 05-25-2012, 08:06 PM

I recommend the buffet at Aria/city center. If I remember correctly it includes unlimited wine but I wouldn't know if it was any good as I just get fckd up on vodka redbull. Basically everything at Aria I'm a fan of

OmahaChief · 05-26-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

You should take her shopping at Lane Bryant.

She's not from Iowa so I am afraid evevrything in that store would be much too small.

OmahaChief · 05-26-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

Oh- also go to the top of the stratosphere!!!

We plan to do all the rides and the new skydiving/bungee thing that is off the side of that place. Should be a blast.

Johnny Vegas · 05-26-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

She's not from Iowa so I am afraid evevrything in that store would be much too small.

**lewdog** · 05-26-2012, 07:36 PM

If you are in Vegas now, my fat ex girlfriend is there getting married to her fiance. She seriously looks like an oompa loompa after letting herself go after having a kid.

OmahaChief · 05-26-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

I personally would say yes...they are free, so u can walk around and catch those and the caesers show, gt your drink on and enjoy the evening....they arent 'omg fantastic' or anything but free and people watching kind of experience....so if you enjoy walking, / people watching / drinking in public YES.....If you want an awesome superduper top notch show - no. Do some of the other paid shows (blue man, cirque...etc,..) if you want that type of experience.

Thanks Pawn. Sounds right up our alley. We do have tickets to KA.

OmahaChief · 05-26-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

someone said (and recommeded to me in one of my threads on the topic) go to the peppermill. totally worth it.

i've been to the steakhouse on the top floor of binions (downtown). best ribeye i've ever eaten. been to vegas a dozen times, mostly on the strip. have started staying at the golden nugget, and have had just as much fun downtown as the strip.

have a great trip!

Thanks! Seems Peppermill is a must do form all the people that have suggested it. Next time in Vegas I plan to stay downtown, did they just renovate the Nugget?

OmahaChief · 05-26-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

I recommend the buffet at Aria/city center. If I remember correctly it includes unlimited wine but I wouldn't know if it was any good as I just get fckd up on vodka redbull. Basically everything at Aria I'm a fan of

Thanks for the rec.

OmahaChief · 05-26-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

Take her to a Wayne Newton show.

All I could think about was Wayne trying to steal Clark's woman. I just hope I have the luck that Nick Papagiorgio had!

**cabletech94** · 05-26-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Thanks! Seems Peppermill is a must do form all the people that have suggested it. Next time in Vegas I plan to stay downtown, did they just renovate the Nugget?

maybe 2-3 years ago. it's fantastic. you can swim (next to) with sharks!!!!!

**Ming the Merciless** · 05-26-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaChief

Thanks Pawn. Sounds right up our alley. We do have tickets to KA.

No problem...those nights (walking around catching the strip shows) I usually end up having the best time....

Also, I wanted to add a vote to the Rio buffet.....it isn't right on the strip but its worth the cab fare and the best buffet there, at least that I've been to. And I dont care for buffets that much.

Free Cool Stuff:

Volcano @ Mirage

Pirate Show @ Treasure Island

Fountain Show @ Bellagio (go in and check out the decorations&gardens too)

The free atlantean show @ Caesers (every hour on the hour in forum shops)

Walking Around Freemont Street (at night!)

Checking out Ny Ny inside....Ride the rollercoaster (not free)

Stratosphere Bar (like you said the rides arent free but AWESOME.

Since you are very close by, the luxor pyramid is worth a look......
Aquarium @ mirage

If you do go to Rio for your buffet theres a carnival themed show where they throw beads, have dancers and whatnot

Have fun!!!!

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, 06:50 PM	#31
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05-25-2012, 06:58 PM	#33
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05-25-2012, 07:39 PM	#34
cabletech94 Everything is Awesome!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Pitt Casino cash: $-1423195	someone said (and recommeded to me in one of my threads on the topic) go to the peppermill. totally worth it. i've been to the steakhouse on the top floor of binions (downtown). best ribeye i've ever eaten. been to vegas a dozen times, mostly on the strip. have started staying at the golden nugget, and have had just as much fun downtown as the strip. have a great trip! __________________ Originally Posted by Big Smoke May as well laugh. Otherwise I will probably break shit.
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05-25-2012, 08:06 PM	#35
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1288759	I recommend the buffet at Aria/city center. If I remember correctly it includes unlimited wine but I wouldn't know if it was any good as I just get fckd up on vodka redbull. Basically everything at Aria I'm a fan of
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05-26-2012, 07:36 PM	#39
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $-1408100	If you are in Vegas now, my fat ex girlfriend is there getting married to her fiance. She seriously looks like an oompa loompa after letting herself go after having a kid.
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