Question:
I am going to Las Vegas next month and wondered if anyone had trouble with the buffet
or did u use your returant card... — bekka K. (posted on January 27, 2002)
January 27, 2002
I actually work at a casino in Mississippi but my company is based out of
Las Vegas. The buffet will not give you a discount. The casinos have strict
policies about pricing and everyone pays the same. The buffets can be a bit
pricey too.(From $12 - $20 dollars) I would stick to the other restaraunts
that are housed within the casino. That way you can get as much or as
little as you like. Have a blast!
— vbenedict0208
January 27, 2002
It seems to me that asking for a discount in a buffet isn't reasonable.
How can the manager/staff know how much or what you eat? They can't and
they certainly can't afford to have someone follow you to see. Anyone
could make up a card and present it trying to get a discount. Now in a
regular restaurant, you would probably be able to order from the children's
menu if you asked politely. Or, you can order what you want and then
request a 'doggy bag' as soon as you get your food. Then you can put what
you won't eat into it and take it home. I also know many couples who split
an entree just because restaurant portions are so big and neither person
can eat a whole meal. Or, you might be able to order just an appetizer, if
there is one that would work for you.
— garw
January 27, 2002
Just a thought in regards to the "anonymous" post to this
question indicating buffet's are for "pigging out". I am 7 weeks
post op and while I don't get my money's worth in quantity at a buffet I do
get to sample as many items as I have an interest in, just a bite if I
desire and I have much more choices of food that I can taste to see how
well they will "go down". Not everyone goes to a buffet to
"pig out". That statement was a bit rude, in my opinion.
— jsuggs
January 27, 2002
honey i live here, i havent gone to the buffets since my surgery BUT this
is what u should do if they wont give u a discount. just have ur family
pay for themselves and go sit at a table, give it a few and then you go
join in just walk right in there and sit with them and do ur
nibbling...hehe i have a big family and when we all go out to eat some of
them just join in later and no one ever even notices it or says
anything....
— Deanna Wise
January 27, 2002
I don't know about everyone else but I really enjoy eating buffet. I use
my restaurant card and eat for very cheap. I love being able to eat
spoonfuls of different things. I love variety. It has never been a
problem for me.
— DeeDubbs
January 28, 2002
hi thanks to all who responded...i did not see the any post on
"pigging ouy " must have ben removed...i want to asure that my
intention is NOT to pig out lol...i had just ben told that vegas was mostly
bufett and wanted to be prepared...if they are resonable (6 to 8 dollars) i
will pay full but i did not want to pay 14 bucks for 3 ounces of food or
less lol!...i tank everyone for there responses...i think i will make sure
i have some luna bars with me in case lol!
— bekka K.
January 28, 2002
— georgiacarol
January 28, 2002
I can offer no help with the "Dr. card" aspect of the question,
but you MUST eat at the Mandalay Bay buffet -- I find most buffets creepy
(sneeze guards just don't do it for me) but all of the food at the Mandalay
Buffet tasted really great and it all seemed "clean", unlike some
buffets were most foods are covered in so much sauce you can't really tell
what it is, or how old it is for that matter. Also, eat at "off"
times in the buffets so you can avoid the long lines. Have a wonderful
holiday!!!!
— Rachel V.
January 28, 2002
I was there in sept. I did not use my rest. card. but I was selective in
what I ate. At the Rio I ate lobster tails with butter took small bites and
chewed well , the dessert selections at the Rio and Freemont as well as
most places have a huge selection of pies , cakes and cookies that are
sugarless. Breakfast and lunch were so cheep that the cost of the buffet
made no difference. Enjoy!
— Rose A.
January 28, 2002
Bekka, I'm not sure if you're going alone or with a friend/spouse but I was
there about 3-4 months post op with my parents. My mother is small like me
and we split breakfast every morning at the restaurant at the Sherwood Cafe
in the Excalibur. They had no problem with this. Since it came with 2
eggs, 2 pieces of sausage, 2 slices of toast etc...it was perfect to split
and very economical. My best recommendation for eating out is the Grand
Lux cafe at the Venetian. Their food is fabulous and very well priced.
They never minded my mother and I splitting a meal or just ordering an
appetizer, which are quite large. Their prices are also great. For the
most part I wouldn't recommend buffets, they just aren't that great, in my
humble opinion. The exception, and there are a few, would be the seafood
buffet at the Rio. Its amazing but I'm not sure I'd spend the $25-30
considering how little I can now eat. Have a great time in Las Vegas, its
one of my favourite places to visit. You can get in lots of walking,
especially at night. There is also a great outlet mall nearby worth
visiting!
— kylakae
January 28, 2002
WHAT ABOUT COMPS!!! I guess it depends on how much you plan to gamble.
Buffet vouchers is one of the cheapest ways to comp people. So make sure
you use the cards they give you at the courtesy desks.
— Jan M.
January 29, 2002
Some cheap buffets are all the Station Casinos and The Orleans. Both have
great variety of food and for $5.00 bucks it's worth it. Good Luck have a
great time!! I love Vegas and look forward to going there when I am a
LOSER.
— Katherine M.
June 6, 2002
Howdy! I just got back from Vegas. We ate at the buffet in Harrah's a
couple times. They are kind of stingy about giving discounts because alot
of people would use someone's meal card (that had WLS) for discounts so
they stopped accepting them. They let me have a discount once but it was
still 10 bucks for dinner! Theres not much you can eat on the buffet
really. I ate turkey, salad, cranberry sauce. They have wonderful sugar
free desserts! I hate the sugar free chocolate cake with sugar free vanilla
ice cream on top. Yum!!
— Nicole0105
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