Restaurants
October 13th, 2009 at 2:24:51 PM
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This thread is to be used to discuss restaurants and dining available at Plaza.
January 24th, 2010 at 6:07:17 PM
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Surprisingly good choice for downtown. There is a good Spanish tapas place called Firefly , a bare bones buffet called Stuffed, and a popular breakfast eatery called Omelet House .
Also a large selection of fast food, and a snack bar called the grill.
Lombardi's was an in house Italian place, but I think it has closed.
Also a large selection of fast food, and a snack bar called the grill.
Lombardi's was an in house Italian place, but I think it has closed.
December 21st, 2011 at 4:28:00 PM
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Tried the new Island Sushi place and it was pretty decent. Service was great and the live music was good. I had a burger. My friend had the sushi but said it tasted like supermarket sushi.
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December 21st, 2011 at 5:33:32 PM
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By and large you should avoid sushi around Fremont street. It tends to go from bad to awful. The Chart House at Golden Nugget is the only real exception, and it is very expensive.
You are much better off sticking to traditional favorites downtown, and going to the proper suburbs for sushi.
You are much better off sticking to traditional favorites downtown, and going to the proper suburbs for sushi.
December 22nd, 2011 at 2:19:34 AM
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The only thing worth eating downtown is $1 Nathan's hot dogs from Mermaids, $2 shrimp cocktails from Golden Gate, and $2 Spam Musubi from Fremont.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
December 22nd, 2011 at 2:59:53 AM
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You forgot them deep fried Twinkies.
December 22nd, 2011 at 1:22:48 PM
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Quote: teddysThe only thing worth eating downtown is $1 Nathan's hot dogs from Mermaids, $2 shrimp cocktails from Golden Gate, and $2 Spam Musubi from Fremont.
Idk. I literally studied some of your blogs about downtown hotel/casino/restaurants because they were that good. They even helped me make some money and stay postive EV most of the trip. Regarding food downtown I thought Tinoco's was pretty good. The Chicago pizza at Four Queens was very good.
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December 22nd, 2011 at 5:03:55 PM
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Quote: teddysThe only thing worth eating downtown is $1 Nathan's hot dogs from Mermaids, $2 shrimp cocktails from Golden Gate, and $2 Spam Musubi from Fremont.
There's a snack bar at in the California that serves pretty good Spam musubi (rice and fried spam, seasoned with teriyaki sauce and wrapped in seaweed). The fried wonton is also quite good. It's just inside the doors closest to Binion's.
At the Plaza, the tapas place, "Firefly" closed, and will not re-open. Has Oscar's place opened yet?
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December 22nd, 2011 at 5:19:21 PM
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When I was there 12/18/11 Oscar's wasn't open yet.
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December 23rd, 2011 at 7:18:59 AM
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Roger, thanks for the kind words. Did you play exclusively on the BJ machines at Vegas Club? That is one of the better plays downtown.
Just had another Spam Musubi today. This is the best thing ever.
Just had another Spam Musubi today. This is the best thing ever.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:50:36 AM
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Other than my first sports bet and watching my girlfriend waste my free slot play that's pretty much all the gambling I did. I earned 2500 points in a couple hours and they gave me 180 in free slot play. Not sure if they made a mistake but that was almost double what they had in writing for the promotion. They gave me a raffle ticket for each 100 points I earned and I ended up getting my ticket picked to spin a money wheel. Great deal all around.
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December 23rd, 2011 at 10:51:56 AM
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Excellent! There is a lot of equity in those drawings. Umm...you didn't play last Saturday did you? I think I might have played with you. You won $400 on the money wheel, right?
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:09:57 AM
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No way! that was you??!!! What a small world. Yup, won 400. Couldn't believe it when my name was called because I never win stuff like that. Thanks for the help with the 18 v 8.
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December 23rd, 2011 at 12:13:19 PM
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Quote: teddysJust had another Spam Musubi today. This is the best thing ever.
You wonder why your jeans don't fit anymore? Rice and spam, thats why..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 23rd, 2011 at 12:46:08 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: teddysJust had another Spam Musubi today. This is the best thing ever.
You wonder why your jeans don't fit anymore? Rice and spam, thats why..
Spam of itself is a crime. Spam Sushi? I think I just died a little inside.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
December 23rd, 2011 at 1:59:46 PM
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Quote: thecesspitSpam of itself is a crime. Spam Sushi? I think I just died a little inside.
Hawaiians love Spam, it's been huge there since the GI's brought it in WWII. Two 3.5 ounce cans and you have your recommended Daily Intake of saturated fat for the whole day.
December 23rd, 2011 at 2:02:57 PM
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I have received this email today allegedly from HMG Department of Health:
"Please be aware for health reasons over the swine flu panic we are advising the general public not to eat tinned pork "
I have checked up on this and the Government has said:
"Ignore it, it's spam "
"Please be aware for health reasons over the swine flu panic we are advising the general public not to eat tinned pork "
I have checked up on this and the Government has said:
"Ignore it, it's spam "
December 23rd, 2011 at 3:06:41 PM
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Quote: DeadRatsI have received this email today allegedly from HMG Department of Health:
"Please be aware for health reasons over the swine flu panic we are advising the general public not to eat tinned pork "
I have checked up on this and the Government has said:
"Ignore it, it's spam "
Thanks, folks, I'm here all week! Happy hour 5-6PM, please tip your wait staff, they work hard!
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December 23rd, 2011 at 3:23:03 PM
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Quote: pacomartinHawaiians love Spam, it's been huge there since the GI's brought it in WWII. Two 3.5 ounce cans and you have your recommended Daily Intake of saturated fat for the whole day.
Spiced Pork and Ham kept my grandparents going during the war. I've friends who still swear by a good spam fritter. It's like baloney... you either love it or you have taste buds (grin).
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
June 17th, 2012 at 4:32:53 PM
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I tried the new pizza place at the Plaza named Pop Up Pizza. This place serves New York style pizza at about $3.75 per slice. The pizza is better than anything I have locally but I prefer the deep dish at 4 Queens or Benny's Bullpen (Binions).
Zabas is also pretty good here. It is very similar to the restaurant Chipotle with slightly higher prices.
Zabas is also pretty good here. It is very similar to the restaurant Chipotle with slightly higher prices.
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April 15th, 2013 at 8:19:31 PM
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This is from Oscar's Steakhouse. I got a comp for over there from the Player's club after asking for one.
When I sat down, the waiter already knew my name (without me giving them my name when I arrived).
I was treated like someone very special, and it was really pretty damn awesome.
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April 15th, 2013 at 8:22:45 PM
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Quote: AhighThis is from Oscar's Steakhouse
Those shrimp look very nice.
April 15th, 2013 at 9:20:40 PM
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I didn't take a photo of the 12oz Filet Mignon, but it was fantastic!!
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April 15th, 2013 at 9:27:55 PM
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Quote: Ahigh
This is from Oscar's Steakhouse. .
Ugly view, go at night next time.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 15th, 2013 at 9:51:39 PM
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Quote: EvenBobUgly view, go at night next time.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I left at night, so I got to watch the scene change. But I really enjoyed listening to you make a negative comment followed by an order. It just forever associates your name with what was a 100% pleasant experience.
Further solidifying in my mind what type of person you are.
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April 15th, 2013 at 10:57:16 PM
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Quote: AhighThank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
I know that view, its an ugly view. What can I say.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 15th, 2013 at 11:01:57 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI know that view, its an ugly view. What can I say.
I won't argue with you. You are the expert on that subject.
I only had pleasant thoughts about the matter until you enlightened me.
I do not envy your very unique perspective on life, however. Live your life as you wish, perceiver of ugliness!
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April 16th, 2013 at 1:25:44 AM
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I'm surprised at the "presenation" of the shrimp cocktail? Nice looking shrimp, but not much of a presentation. While you didn't have a picture of the steak how was the plating? (presentation)
(My family was in the restaurant business and I think I spend too much time watching Chopped.)
And it's not an ugly view. I was up there during the day and it's kind of dramatic. In fact, it's nice to find a restaurant in Vegas with windows that look out at something.
My favorite steak house was always Nero's until it closed and your only view was the walls.
(My family was in the restaurant business and I think I spend too much time watching Chopped.)
And it's not an ugly view. I was up there during the day and it's kind of dramatic. In fact, it's nice to find a restaurant in Vegas with windows that look out at something.
My favorite steak house was always Nero's until it closed and your only view was the walls.
April 16th, 2013 at 4:21:03 AM
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Looks great. Have to agree with you two, the meal and the service is the key, not the view. We were always partial to Le Artists at Paris before it changed to Gordon Ramseys. Strip House at PH is also a good choice, both with no outside view.
Would like to try Oscars but I always end up drinking too much at 777Brewpub at MSS to feel like a big meal when Downtown.
Would like to try Oscars but I always end up drinking too much at 777Brewpub at MSS to feel like a big meal when Downtown.
April 16th, 2013 at 7:54:04 AM
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Quote: AlanMendelson
(My family was in the restaurant business and I think I spend too much time watching Chopped.)
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I love Chopped, never miss it. And it is an ugly view,
the canopy over Fremont St is an ugly structure, like
a half put together erector set project. Yuk.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 16th, 2013 at 7:59:35 AM
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Quote: EvenBobI love Chopped, never miss it. And it is an ugly view,
the canopy over Fremont St is an ugly structure, like
a half put together erector set project. Yuk.
I liked this forum better when I had no idea who you were, Bob.
Since we're on the subject, I find your posts ugly, useless, and tangential to most discussions.
If I were the moderator, I would have nuked you a long time ago.
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April 16th, 2013 at 1:17:15 PM
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Quote: Ahigh
If I were the moderator, I would have nuked you a long time ago.
You would nuke anybody who disagrees with you,
its something obviously new to you. You must have
lived in a real nice bubble before you came here and
discovered the real world.
I liked Fremont so much better before they put up that
crappy canopy and ruined it.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
June 22nd, 2014 at 7:27:07 PM
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I just returned from Vegas. I stayed at the GN the first three nights like I always do and moved to the Plaza the last night. I really like the Plaza as it is much less crowded and much quicker to get to the casino. The room was actually as good or better. Anyway I ate at the Hash house a go-go twice. The first time I had the regular ham and eggs and it was good but not great. The second time I had the BIG OL' CHICKEN POT PIE and it was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Incredibly delicious crust, chicken, veggies and a humongous portion.
PS- I saw the Louie Anderson show and it was really funny.
PS- I saw the Louie Anderson show and it was really funny.
June 23rd, 2014 at 7:12:29 AM
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Quote: vanwelyI really like the Plaza as it is much less crowded and much quicker to get to the casino. The room was actually as good or better.
Do you get a lighted vanity at the room in the Plaza?
Quote:Anyway I ate at the Hash house a go-go twice. The first time I had the regular ham and eggs and it was good but not great. The second time I had the BIG OL' CHICKEN POT PIE and it was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Incredibly delicious crust, chicken, veggies and a humongous portion.
I like eating there because I basically get two meals rather than one. I eat what I can for lunch, say, and take the rest to my room and eat it for dinner. Food can keep for a few hours without refrigeration. if you need to keep it overnight, then simply grab the plastic bag that serves as lining for the ice bucket and fill it with ice, then put it inside the box with the food.
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