Just OK at the Bay and other Las Vegas, NV Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Bay Side Buffet at Mandalay Bay

I found this buffet to be a little disappointing. It's not as high priced for lunch as the Bellagio or Aladdin, but it's not on the cheap side either. The selection was a lot more limited for the main courses. What they did serve (italian sausage dish, pizza, roasts) was OK, but I just felt a little shafted with the limited selection. On the positive side, the desserts were pretty tasty, and they had fresh berries at the salad bar - something I don't often see.

Favorite Dish: Definitely the berries (blackberries and raspberries) I don't know if they put these out often, but they were very fresh and tasty.

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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 3950 Las Vegas Blvd.
Directions: In the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino - South end of the strip

Restaurant Name: Raffles (Mandalay Bay)

A coffee shop/cafe restaurant. Very nice decor, friendly wait staff. Prompt service. The only issue I had is they botched my order (omlette) and didn't really offer an alternative for me - just an apology. Still tasted good and was more than I could eat for a late supper. A little pricier than most cafes, but that's probably to be expected in the Mandalay Bay. A good option if you're in the neighborhood.

Favorite Dish: The omlette was made well - just missed two of the ingredients I wanted.

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Theme: American
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Directions: Mandalay Bay - South strip

Restaurant Name: Pyramid Cafe

Cafe with a fairly large menu. Seems like many of the cafes in Vegas provide pretty sizeable portions, and the Pyramid is no different. I had the prime rib, and it was cooked to perfection. Pretty good sized servings of side dishes. The waitress was attentive - drinks were kept pretty full. We were seated quickly and served promptly. It's open in the casino, so it doesn't have an "intimate" feel to it.

Favorite Dish: The prime rib. Asked for medium rare, it came medium rare.

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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Inside Luxor Hotel & Casino
Directions: South end of the strip

Restaurant Name: Luxor Buffet

Tried this one a couple of times for lunch over the years. Not too much memorable - standard buffet choices. Not as exciting as the high end buffets, and not as stomach churning as the low end ones. I would simply call this an ordinary buffet, good for those who'd prefer to spend a little less for their buffet.

Favorite Dish: Can't remember a distinct favorite.

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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Luxor Hotel
Directions: At the southern most end of the strip

Restaurant Name: Backstage Deli

Just stopped here for a quick bite to eat. Fairly wide selection of sandwiches with "food court" style seating. It's tucked away in a corner of the casino, so you can eat in relative peace. They stacked the sandwich high with meat. Overall, a solid choice for a fast meal.

Favorite Dish: The corned beef sandwich - lots of meat, very satisfying.

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Theme: Deli
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Directions: In the Luxor -south end of the strip

Restaurant Name: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

I freely admit there are two camps regarding Krispy Kreme - those that love them and those who think the first camp is crazy. Count me into the second camp. I find KK to make bland, glazed, raised donuts. Good enough for a quick snack to see what the fuss is all about and make up your own mind. Personally, I'd rather rack up calories elsewhere.

Favorite Dish: None, really

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Theme: Fast Food
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Directions: Among others - Excalibur and TI

Restaurant Name: The Round Table Buffet

Slightly better than the Circus Circus, but that's not a lofty goal. Had breakfast here - the food was dry and bland. It's difficult to manuever in here as well - a looong buffet with railings around it. The food wasn't worth trying to figure out how to get back in line for. Avoid it unless the only other choice is down at the Circus Circus

Favorite Dish: Nothing

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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Excalibur Casino
Directions: South Strip

Restaurant Name: Island Buffet

First of all, it's way the heck tucked away on the second floor of the casino. Second of all, the selection is non-existent! Very few choices beyond the standard shrimp and carvery - and none of it was appealing enough for a second go around. You will be stunned by the relatively small size of this buffet - I'm still wondering if I missed something somewhere. The view looked like it might be nice, but it was too dark to see anything. Very disappointing meal.

Favorite Dish: Nothing springs to mind.

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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Directions: Tropicana - south strip

Restaurant Name: Garden Cafe

The cafe in the Tropicana - so much better a choice than the lousy buffet there! The decor is a little old and service (both getting in and at the table) can be painfully slow - especially if you have a larger group. But the Garden Cafe makes up for it with very good food in generous portions at a fairly reasonable rate. Away from the casino, so noise levels are at a minimum.

Favorite Dish: The Reuben. Loaded with corn beef and sauerkraut - worth every penny!

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Theme: American
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Directions: Tropicana - South Strip

Restaurant Name: MGM Grand Buffet

A very wide selection of food. Dungeness (I think) crab legs, prime rib, and a wide selection of salads and vegetable side dishes. The buffet can get quite crowded, and they seem to have difficulty seating larger than parties of 5. Waits can seem to take forever. I think they've raised their prices recently, and it no longer seems to be worth the high rate they charge for dinner.

Favorite Dish: They had a roasted asparagus last time that was done perfectly. The crab legs were also unique.

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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: MGM Grand Hotel
Directions: South end of the strip.