what's good eating? I know I'm doing the bacchanal buffet at caesars (dont kill the hype if it sucks pls) but the rest is wide open. I'm thinking power breakfasts and fancy dinners
Bacchanal is really damn good. One of the few buffets that I can say is worth the price. You won't regret it.
For some other suggestions...I'm not really much of a breakfast guy but Mon Ami Gabi at Paris was really awesome. Very good and creative breakfast food, excellent staff, and a really fantastic atmosphere. Definitely ask to sit outside.
For dinners a couple of my favorites:
Hash House A Go Go (Linc) - A fun spin on soul food and has preposterous portions but still well priced. If you like boozey fruit drinks they are good with those too. I recommend the
Chicken and Waffles or the
Pot Pie, both super good.
Lotus of Siam (Off Strip) - Legitimately the best thai food I've ever eaten. You'll need to take an Uber there but it is so worth it if you like Asian food. You'll need a reservation for sure, I'd call a couple weeks to a month in advance.
Ramsay Steak (Paris) - Very expensive but goddamn is it good. They have a seasonal 5 course meal and that's usually the way to go. It's always something good every time I've been. Another place you'll need a reservation a few weeks in advance if not more.
Cleo (SLS) - Very close to Westgate (ride the monorail away from the Strip, it's the beginning of the line) and really fantastic Mediterranean food. The grilled octopus is out of control. Not terribly expensive but you can rack up a bill if you add in wine.
For some casual, quick stop places I recommend Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan, Earl of Sandwich at the Planet Hollywood (get the All American if they have it or the Holiday Turkey if they don't), and Shake Shack at the New York, New York (best cheeseburger I've ever had).
If you go to Downtown Vegas, which I recommend, maybe check out Heart Attack Grill. The place is hilarious. They fry all their food in lard, go super over the top with their menu and advertising (the waitresses dress like nurses) and even sell stuff like 40s and packs of cigs. The food is pretty damn good too but I'd get a small size of everything.
