The Top List of Best Buy Restaurants - Las Vegas, NV
Home to multiple buffets, cheap steaks and great bar food, Las Vegas sets the precedent for great deals on fabulous meals by Curtis Gamble
It's tough to compile a "Best Buy" dining list for Las Vegas because there are so many reasonably priced restaurants to choose from. And they're not just inexpensive deals on fried steaks and shrimp cocktail at 2:00 a.m., either. There are few places on earth where you can experience a bounty of tastes without breaking the bank.
HASH HOUSE A GO GO 6800 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 804-4646 Hours: (Mon – Thur) 7:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. (Breakfast – Lunch) 5:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. (Diner) (Fri – Sat) 7:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. (Breakfast and Lunch) 5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. (Diner) (Sun) 7:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. (Lunch) Closed (Diner) The down home country feel to the Hash House A Go Go grabs you from the time you pull into the parking lot. The exterior is decked out in tin barn siding and the outside dining area has large wooden beams overhead. Once inside the atmosphere is exciting. The menu is fun to read and a delight to try. There are many interesting choices with a wide variety. Whether you are in the mood for fish (grilled halibut) or vegetables (butternut squash) or something more adventurous (wild boar sloppy joe) the portions will be large and made from scratch. Average Price: $10 - $22 per person Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day – Open, Valentine’s Day – Open, Easter – Open, Thanksgiving – Closed, Christmas Eve – Open (breakfast- lunch), Christmas – Closed, New Year’s Eve - Open
CIRCUS CIRCUS STEAKHOUSE 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 794-3767 Hours: (Sun- Fri) 5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. (Sat) 5:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. (Sunday Brunch) Seating’s at 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. If when in Rome you do as the Roman’s do, then when in The Steak House you eat Steak. Sure the menu offers Lamb and Seafood such as crab legs and lobster, but here the steak triumphs. Voted as “the best of Las Vegas” a record eighteen times by the Las Vegas Review Journal the critics have spoken with thunderous applause. The atmosphere is so quiet and elegant that you may forget you are in a casino. This is a perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the strip, while enjoying the best steak in town. Estimated Cost: $30 - $50 per person Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Open, New Years Eve- Open
THE PALM 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #A7, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 732-7256 Hours: Lunch (Sun – Sat) 11:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., Dinner (Sun – Sat) 3:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Whoever said you couldn’t have it all was wrong. Here you can have it all for fewer than twenty dollars. Centrally located on the Strip The Palm restaurant is nestled inside the Forum Shops just a few short steps away from Caesar’s Palace. The business lunch special leaps off the menu and allows you to choose from seven different entrees. Whether you like chicken, fish, steak or pasta it’s all here. If you are a people watcher ask to be seated outside the restaurant in the mall area, because here they charge you for the meal, but the atmosphere is free. Price for Business Lunch Special: $19.50 Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Open, New Years Eve- Open
THE EGG AND I 4533 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV, 89102 (702) 364-9686 Hours: (Sun – Sat) 6:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Breakfast and Lunch The quaint and cozy feel of this multi-facet diner allows travelers to venture away from the glitz and glam and relax with the locals. Low priced home-style breakfasts with added panache are delivered at The Egg and I. As the name describes the breakfast is filled with eggs. The skillet breakfasts are loaded with potatoes, a few things such as ham and mushrooms, or bacon and onions for you to choose from and topped with a couple of eggs over easy. When you try the breakfast you’ll be glad you decided to avoid the crowds and enjoy the generous helpings. Estimated Cost: $7-$12 Breakfast Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Easter – Closed, Thanksgiving- Closed, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Closed, New Years Eve- Open
THE GREAT MOMENTS ROOM Las Vegas Club 18 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 385-1664 Hours: (Fri – Tues) 5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. (Wed & Thur) Closed If you are looking for something a little more sophisticated saunter through the Las Vegas Club into the Great Moments Room and prepare to be spoiled. Located on the world renowned Freemont Street in Downtown Las Vegas they serve classic French and American cuisine in a very intimate and romantic setting. If you are having trouble deciding they offer a mixed grill of meat or seafood and a vegetarian entrée. So sit back, relax and enjoy a plentiful and wonderfully prepared dinner that won’t force you to take out a second mortgage. Estimated Price: $25-$35 per person Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Open, New Years Eve- Open (Unless Holiday falls on Wednesday or Thursday)
PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT 2985 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV, 89109 (702) 735-4177 Hours: (Mon – Sun) Open 24 hours, 365 days a year This place is an experience. For a small price the illuminating neon lights and plush furniture casts you back to an old Vegas you see in the movies. The breakfast menu is expansive and served 24 hours a day. They have a variety of omelets, country fried steak and eggs, pancakes, Belgium waffles and a western fruit plate just to name a few. Most plates are served with hash browns and a choice of toast, English muffin, bran muffin or bagel with cream cheese. So when looking for the experiences as well as a great breakfast look no further, here the experience finds you.
Estimated Price: $8 - $15 per person Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Open, New Years Eve- Open
THE FRENCH MARKET BUFFET 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV, 89103 (702) 365-7111 Hours: (Sun) 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Brunch, 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Diner (Mon - Sat) 7:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Breakfast, 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Lunch, 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. In the land of buffets the choices seem endless, but there are a few that stand above the rest. The Orleans Hotel and Casino houses The French Market Buffet that is located at the crossroads of selection, price and quality. With seven live cooking stations that include American, Mexican and Mongolian cuisine you will have little room left over for the huge dessert bar. The Wednesday steak special is fabulous. For the price of a couple of appetizers in your favorite restaurant back home you get the normal buffet plus all the steak you can eat.
Cost: (Breakfast) $6.95, (Lunch) $8.95, (Dinner) $13.95, (Sunday Brunch) $13.95, (Monday Night Seafood) $17.95, (Wednesday Steak Night) and $14.95 Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Open, New Years Eve- Open
CARLUCCIO’S TIVOLI GARDENS 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV, 89119 (702) 795-3236 Hours: (Tues – Sun) 4:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. (Mon) Closed If you enjoy traditional Italian cuisine at an affordable price, but yearn for something more, than bypass the standard restaurant and venture over to Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens. With an interior that was originally designed by Liberace the authentic showman delivered a show-stopping atmosphere like only he could. A piano shaped bar and a ceiling embroidered with tiny lights set the stage for a delightful evening. Aptly the restaurant sits next to the Liberace Museum and has a menu that is a smorgasbord of Italian favorites. This is quite a unique experience that will leave you with a story for your friends. Estimated Price: $10 - $15 per person Holiday Schedule: New Year’s Day- Open, Valentine’s Day- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Closed, Christmas Day- Closed, New Years Eve- Open
CROWN & ANCHOR 1350 E. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89119 (702) 739-8676 Hours: Open daily from 11:00 am-6:00 am This one's for the adults as Crown & Anchor is arguably Las Vegas' most famous British pub. Aside from the ultra casual, always spirited and charming ambience, they actually have great bar food. From sandwiches to chicken fingers to buffalo wings, they're all about having a good time. There's a menu with more than thirty different kinds of beers to wash down all that yummy food. The pear cider beer is a must try!
Estimated price per person for dinner = $5-$7 (without alcohol)
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day- Open, Valentines Day- Open, Easter- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Closed, New Years Eve- Open
MISTER LUCKY'S 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 693-5000 Hours: (Sun- Mon) Open 24 Hours Located in the Hard Rock Hotel, Mr. Lucky's is a coffee shop that attracts a hip, young crowd. Children are allowed if a parent or guardian accompanies them. (The restaurant is on the perimeter of the hotel's small casino.) They've got delicious soups and you can actually get a tasty piece of meat their, too. Late night on weekdays, they usually offer incredibly cheap specials. But the atmosphere's lively, especially if you enjoy the boisterous rock music that booms throughout the hotel.
Estimated price per person for dinner = $10-$20
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day- Open, Valentines Day- Open, Easter- Open, Thanksgiving- Open, Christmas Eve- Open, Christmas Day- Open, New Years Eve- Open
The Top List of Best Buy Restaurants - Las Vegas, NV