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Julian Serrano takes his Las Vegas culinary experience to the next level at his new self-titled restaurant, located in the Aria Hotel and Casino. The premiere restaurant for superb tapas on the Strip, Julian Serrano also serves up gourmet paella, seafood, sangria, and atmosphere. The presentation of the gourmand Spanish dishes is as elegant as the taste; and with such a diverse menu, diners are bound to find a favorite dish. Whether you’re coming for lunch or dinner, for an intimate dining experience or as a precursor to a night on the town, Julian Serrano is sure to present delectable …
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Seafood lovers rejoice! Michael Mina’s new restaurant, American Fish at the Aria Resort and Casino, boasts a wide variety of fish and shellfish straight from America’s rivers, lakes, and coastlines. Chef Sven Mede employs four unique cooking techniques to bring out the most flavor of the fresh seafood: cast-iron griddling, wood grilling, ocean water poaching, and salt baking. Along with the freshest seafood, American Fish also employs the freshest seasonal vegetables and other ingredients to ensure that every meal fits Mina’s standard of excellence. In addition to great seafood, American Fish also boasts other fine dishes such as salads, sandwiches, …
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Dining at Blossom, in Aria Resort and Casino, is like being transported to a mythical land in the Far East. The restaurant’s design gives it the feel of a tranquil Chinese garden, with separate motifs to give the diner a customized Chinese dining experience. The first is a trellised sunken garden area, separating the diner from the rest of the restaurant for a slightly more intimate dining experience. The second is a circular banquette seating area where guests are surrounded by a cage like enclosure. The atmosphere highlights the traditional Chinese cuisine served with a modern twist, cultivated by Executive …
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East meets West at the MOzen Bistro, located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Resort. Open all day, MOzen Bistro offers a wide variety of Eastern and Western Cuisine dishes. The bistro boasts a sushi/sashimi bar, an exhibition noodle bar, and a rotisserie grill to concoct the wide variety of dishes on the menu. For breakfast, enjoy a wide variety of egg dishes as well as some traditional Asian breakfasts to start off the day right. Lunch consists of a wide variety of light seafood as well as curries and noodles. Missed lunch but looking forward to dinner? MOzen’s light …
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Since 1978, BJ’s has shown a respect for the craft of beer, and has created a collection of hand-crafted brews true to their own Chicago-influenced style. Their award winning house specialty brew called “BJ’s Brewhouse Blonde,” a light wheat beer with harmonizing tastes of both hops and malt, has earned praises from the California Brewers Association. BJ’s boasts at least seven specialty beers per night plus a variety of seasonal beers and special brews. But don’t stop there—they also have options for lunch and dinner, featuring an extensive selection of appetizers, soups, salads, angus burgers, pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Located …
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Big Al’s Oyster Bar at The Orleans dishes out Cajun and Creole cuisine in a colorful setting on a daily basis. Open for lunch and dinner, this casual seafood-only establishment offers fare in the form of starters, salads, oyster shooters, and main entrees. House specialties include the Cajun Ole Oyster Shooter, Louisiana Gumbo, and Big Al’s PoBoy Sandwich. With an extensive selection of seafood ranging from shrimp and salmon to clams and crab, each dish at Big Al’s Oyster Bar features a plateful of marine cuisine. Finally, the wine list at Big Al’s Oyster Bar includes both domestic and foreign …
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Open since 2000, Brando’s Sports Bar blends the traditions of a neighborhood pub, pizzeria, and bar. Brando’s is best known for their Chicago style pizza, signature burgers, and video poker. The venue features multiple plasma screens so that patrons can keep up with the action of all the games. Brando’s also features video gaming and frequent contests with prizes. Guests from all over enjoy stopping by this neighborhood bar for a quick bite to eat, some gaming, and a friendly atmosphere. Complete with good food, friends, drinks, and games Brando’s Sports Bar ensures an enjoyable time for all parties in …
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Located inside the luxurious Venetian Hotel and Casino food court lies Shake N Burger, a 1950’s style fast-food joint. Based on this retro-inspired concept, Shake N Burger has traditional fast food meals such as burgers, hot dogs, fish filet sandwiches, chicken tenders, shakes and French fries. They even serve breakfast! With each menu item at a reasonable price, such as hot fudge sundae’s for only 99 cents, Shake N Burger can give the other fast food chains a run for their money.
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The Sporting House provides a dizzying array of sporting event and sports-related programming on over 100 flat screen TVs, making it imperative to catch the game and fight of the week while having your favorite bar favorites and ice-cold beer. Watching sports has been elevated to another level, as the spectator is surrounded by elegance and brilliant technology to both view and play games in the elaborate gaming center. Private rooms are available to accommodate gatherings along with screening rooms for small parties in style and privacy. This is definitely an upscale touch to bar-bite classics for any sport fanatic.
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Roundtable Buffet, located in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, provides a unique dining experience for customers. For those who have a hunger that isn’t easily satisfied or are often indecisive in their meal choice, the Roundtable Buffet is here to serve you. The buffet food is delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and depending on the day, the buffet consists of culturally diverse fare spanning most parts of the world. There is also a section of only Chinese cuisine, not to mention the impressive dessert section. With reasonably priced passes, Roundtable Buffet is Las Vegas’ first-choice for true buffet dining.
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While Mr. Lucky’s 24-7 may have an unusual name, it serves as a reminder as to what customers can expect to find at any day or time. This restaurant is known for their classic American fare that is excellently prepared and usually holds a unique twist. The “lucky” portion of the restaurant’s name comes partially from the fact that Mr. Lucky’s is one of the only restaurants to have real gaming machines in the restaurant. Whether customers desire a simple salad or a juicy steak, Mr. Lucky’s is eager to offer it in the tastiest way possible.
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Serving as the forefront to an unforgettable dining experience, The Grill at Valentino is the casual counterpart to the fine dining establishment, Valentino. A perfect setting to sample the delightful menu created by the 2004 "Best Chef in the Southwest": Luciano Pellegrini, The Grill is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch, showcasing a wide range of Italian specialties including their renowned grilled pizzas, bountiful main course salads and hot panini creations. Classic favorites also make an appearance on the menu, satisfying heartier appetites with traditional offerings such as pastas and specialty grilled proteins. Satiate your cravings with the Veal …
Studio B Show Kitchen Buffet at the M Resort
Address: 12300 South Las Vegas Blvd., Henderson, NV 89044
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Just 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, The M Resort features one of the finest Buffet values in Vegas with the Studio B Buffet. Highlighting live-action cooking at all stations, guests can enjoy complimentary beer and wine at no additional cost. Children four years and younger eat free. Lunch is available from Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. costs $16.99 for adults and $11.99 for children. Dinner, which runs from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday is $23.99 for adults and $17.99 for children. A Seafood Dinner is available on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to …
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The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas is expansive. Featuring 16 live-action cooking stations and 365 unique dishes including desserts, quality meets quantity at this upscale buffet. Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. breakfast is available for $19.99 or $9.99 for children ages 3 to 8. Lunch during the week from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. costs $25.99 for adults and $12.99 for children. Dinner, which runs daily from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., is $38.99 for adults and $18.99 for children on weekdays, with a one dollar price jump on the weekends. Brunch, available Saturday and Sunday, …
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Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the simulated streets of the Paris Resort, Le Village Buffet offers patrons a Francophile restaurant experience. A tour of French cuisine is on offer, with regional dishes from Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, Normandy, and Provence, as well as succulent French desserts. Breakfast is available Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m for $21.99 per adult and $12.99 per child between the age of 4 and 8. On Friday and Saturday, the cost is $23.99 for adults and $14.99 for children. Lunch, from Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., costs …
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After a 17 million dollar overhaul, the newly reopened Bacchanal Buffet at Caesar’s Palace offers diners one of the finest buffet experiences Las Vegas has to offer. With more than 500 different dishes prepared on a daily basis from more than 800 recipes, Bacchanal Buffet is hard to top. International dishes abound with American, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine as well as Seafood, Pizza, Deli, and an impressive Dessert Station. Each offers an action station as well as plated and “mini” dishes. Breakfast is available from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will only set you …
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The Buffet Bellagio offers bistro style dining and a wide array of dishes to guests looking for a hearty meal. Located in the heart of the resort, and offering guests fine options such as a high end omelet station and fresh baked pastries, Breakfast at Buffet Bellagio is available from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for just $17.99. Lunch, offered Monday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. costs $20.99. Dinner, served Sunday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is $31.99, and the Gourmet Dinner, served on Friday and Saturday is $37.99. Weekend Brunch, …
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The Carnival World Buffet at the Rio offers a tour of cuisine from Asia to Latin America, and all places in between. Tamales, omelets, pot stickers, and cream of wheat are just a sample of the variety of items available at the Carnival World Buffet. Breakfast is served from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will only set you back $20.99. Lunch, offered Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. costs $22.99. Dinner, served daily from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is $30.99 Sunday to Thursday but on Friday and Saturday the price is $35.99. Weekend …
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The Buffet at the LVH is a good value for those staying at the hotel. It’s a smaller scale than the grand offerings of some of the larger resorts. However, it offers a comfortable setting for guests in search of a convenient, casual dining experience. Lunch is offered Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for $15.99 per adult and $7.49 per child under the age of twelve. Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. during the week, and until 10:00 p.m. on weekends for the price of $19.99 per adult and $9.99 per child. Weekend …
Wicked Spoon Buffet at the Cosmopolitan
Address: 3708 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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The Wicked Spoon Buffet at The Cosmopolitan does things with a bit more style than some resorts in Las Vegas. The modern décor greets diners with an eye for aesthetic. A carving station, multiple ethnic offerings, and an omelet bar that features lox, prime rib, goat cheese, and avocado all allow guests plenty of options. Instead of breakfast, Wicked Spoon offers diners a daily brunch, which is available from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for $24.00 plus tax as well as Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for $38.00. The price for children ages …