Saturday, May 10, 2008

Las Vegas Buffets - Meal Cost and Location of Buffets in Las Vegas

Many visitors want to know where to find the buffets in Las Vegas. This list of Las Vegas buffet locations, open hours and cost may help you decide which buffet to try. I love buffets. In fact, I have dreams of buffets in my sleep. Yes, really it’s true!

Whether you are looking for cheap eats in Las Vegas, gourmet restaurants in Las Vegas, cool restaurants or buffets in Las Vegas, there are plenty to choose from. Buffet prices in Las Vegas vary, as does the food varieties, but you'll not go hungry in Las Vegas.

Only buffet dinner pricing is shown below. Las Vegas buffets normally serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many of them serve champagne brunches and/or have special night themes, such as seafood or steak night. Typically breakfast and lunch buffet prices are lower than dinner pricing.

If all buffet meal pricing were provided, this list would be too confusing. Dinner is a good benchmark to compare Las Vegas buffet pricing, when cost is a consideration.

Any pricing is subject to change. The following list is current, as of this writing. You may call the casino hotel to verify current pricing if you wish. At the bottom of this page are the casino hotel phone numbers for your convenience as well.

The casino hotels are located from the South Strip of Las Vegas Blvd., down to the North Strip, and onward to the Fremont (Downtown) area as well.

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Print this list of buffets in Las Vegas and put it in your suitcase to use as a quick reference later. You'll have the casino hotel phone numbers handy if you need it later.
Las Vegas Buffet Pricing, Locations and Open Hours (prices exclude tax):

Bellagio (The Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm (Fri. & Sat. $35.95) (Sun. thru Thurs. $27.95)
Caesars (CafĂ© Lago) 3 pm – 11 pm, $23.50
Circus Circus (Circus Buffet) 4:30 pm – 10 pm, $13.49
Excalibur (The Round Table Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $16.99
Fitzgeralds (The Courtyard Grill) 4 pm – 9:30 pm, $10.95
Flamingo (Paradise Garden Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $19.99

Fremont Hotel (Paradise Buffet ) 4 pm – 10 pm (Mon. & Thurs. $9.99) (Tues. & Sun. $15.99) (Wed. $12.99 – Steak night), (Until 11 pm on Fri. $15.99 seafood & Sat. $12.99 steak night)

Gold Coast (Ports O’Call Buffet) 4 pm – 9 pm (Sun., Thurs. & Sat. $12.95, (Fri. $17.95-seafood)

Golden Nugget (The Buffet) 3:30 pm – 10 pm (Mon. to Thurs. $17.99), (Fri. to Sun. $20.99-seafood)

Green Valley Ranch (Feast Around the World) 4 pm – 10 pm (Mon. thru Thurs. $17.99), (Fri. thru Sun. $18.99)

Harrah’s (Flavors) 3 pm – 10 pm, $23.99
Imperial Palace (Emperior’s Buffet) 4 pm – 9 pm, $15.99
Las Vegas Hilton (The Buffet) 5 pm – 10 pm, $16.99
Luxor (More The Buffet) 3 pm – 10 pm, $19.99

Main Street Station (Garden Court Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm (Mon., Wed. & Sun. $10.99), (Tues. $13.99 T-bone night), (Thurs. $13.99 Steak & Scampi night), (Fri. & Sat. $15.99–seafood)

Mandalay Bay (Bayside Buffet) 5 pm – 10 pm, $26.99
MGM Grand (Grand Buffet) 4:30 pm – 10 pm (Sun. thru Thurs. $25.99), (Fri. & Sat. $27.99)
The Mirage (Cravings) 3 pm – 10 pm, $24.95
Monte Carlo (Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $18.95
The Orleans (French Market) 4 pm – 9 pm, $13.95
Palms (Bistro Buffet) 4 pm – 9 pm (Mon. thru Thurs. $16.99), Until 10 pm (Fri. & Sat. $16.99)

Paris (LeVillage Buffet) 3:30 pm – 10 pm (Sun. thruThurs. $24.99), until 11 pm (Fri. & Sat. $24.99)

Planet Hollywood (Spice Market Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $24.99
Plaza (Lucky 7’s) 4 pm – 10 pm, $7.77
Red Rock Resort (Feast Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $18.99
Rio Carnival (Carnival World Buffet) 3:30 pm – 10 pm, $23.99

Rio (Village Seafood Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm (Sun. thru Thurs.) until 11 pm (Fri. & Sat.) – all prices $38 adults, $24 children (age 4-8), under age 3 eat free

Riviera (World’s Fare Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $14.99
Sahara (Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $12.99

Silverton (Seasons Buffet) 4 pm – 9 pm (Sun. thru Thurs. $13.99), until 10 pm ( Fri. & Sat. $19.99 - steak, seafood & wine night)

Stratosphere (The Courtyard Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm (Mon. thru Thurs. & Sat. $15.25) (Fri. & Sun. $19.25 – seafood night)

Treasure Island (The Buffet at Ti) 4 pm – 10:30 pm (Mon. thru Thurs. $16.00), (Fri., Sat. & Sun. $26)

Tropicana (Island Buffet) 4 pm – 10 pm, $16.99
Wynn (The Buffet) 3:30 pm – 10:00 pm, $33.95

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PHONE NUMBERS:
Bellagio, (877) 234-6358
Caesars Palace, (877) 427-7243
Circus Circus, (877) 224-7287
Excalibur, (877) 750-5464
Fitzgeralds, (702) 388-2400 (DOWNTOWN FREMONT)
Flamingo, (702) 733-3111
Fremont (Paradise), (702) 385-3232 (DOWNTOWN FREMONT)
Gold Coast (Ports O’Call), (702) 367-7111
Golden Nugget, (702) 385-7111 (DOWNTOWN FREMONT)
Green Valley Ranch, (702) 617-7777 - (Far East of Strip)
Harrah’s, (702) 369-5000
Imperial Palace, (702) 794-3261
Las Vegas Hilton, (888) 732-7117
Luxor, (888) 777-0188
Main Street Station, (702) 387-1896 (DOWNTOWN FREMONT)
Mandalay Bay, (702) 632-7777
MGM Grand, (877) 880-0880
The Mirage, (702) 791-7777
Monte Carlo, (702) 730-7777
The Orleans, (702) 365-7111
Palms, (866) 942-7777
Paris, (877) 796-2096
Planet Hollywood, (702) 785-5555
Plaza, (702) 386-2110 (DOWNTOWN FREMONT)
Red Rock Resort, (702) 797-7576 - (Far West of Strip)
Rio, (800) 752-9746
Riviera, (702) 794-9400
Sahara, (702) 737-2111
Silverton, (702) 263-7777
Stratosphere, (702) 380-7711
Treasure Island, (702) 894-7111
Tropicana, (888) 826-8767
Wynn, (702) 770-9966


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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Earn Generous Freebies with the Players Card at Circus Circus

The Circus Circus Players Club in Las Vegas offers generous casino comps. Casino comps in Las Vegas may be used for free meals at restaurants, room nights, shows at other MGM properties, airport limo transportation and even airfare reimbursement.

Casino comps (or casino comp credits) earned in their own casino comp programs, accumulate differently based on the game type, slot machine type, denomination, average wager and length of play.

You must sign up for the casino players card. Most casinos offer one. It is free. You'll earn casino freebies like cash back, hotel stays, restaurant coupons, gifts, free plays, and more. Don't lose out. You played, now collect your casino freebies.


Not only is their Players Club generous, I personally found the Circus Circus slots to pay nicely. Other players agreed.

Some slot machines in certain casinos do not pay very often nor very much. I was pleased with the exciting slot play action at Circus Circus. Other folks I talked with in Las Vegas, told me that the Bellagio, Stratosphere and Treasure Island are not good places for slot play win action. The Hard Rock Casino is not too hot either. Just passing that tidbit on.

The Circus Circus Players Club desk is located in the Main Casino next to the Las Vegas Blvd. entrance indoors. You will need your driver’s license or identification to sign up. The desk attendants are very polite and helpful in every way. They will take your information (name, address, phone, etc.). They do not ask for your social security number.

If you have a partner / spouse and are living at the same address, you may sign up under one Players Club account. In this way, each of you will be assigned your own card, and will earn credits under your own name but in a joint account. Still, each person earns their own comps based on their own point levels achieved. Point levels are based on the amount of play or gambling action sessions.

Having a joint account will avoid receiving extra same mailings to your home address.
If you don’t want your spouse to find out your amount of gambling action, you might want to avoid the joint account strategy. Sign up under your own account.

You’ll get your Players Card and a springy cord with a belt clip attached. I recommend you use the cord. Clip it to your belt loop and slide your card in your pocket when you’re not using it. This will avoid you accidentally leaving it in the machine or losing it.

If you do happen to lose your Players Card, don’t despair. No one can steal your points. Just go back to the Players Club desk and they will issue you a new card. Your points reside in their electronic system and your own account.

You can earn casino comps for table play as well. A $10 minimum average bet is required before your play will be tracked. Present your card to the dealer when you first join your favorite table.

The slot machines have no bet minimum to earn credits. You simply slide your credit card size Players Club Card into the card slot on the front of the machine. Make sure the card slot reader displays “card accepted”. You don't want to miss out on any casino freebies.

Casino comps may be spent within 12 months. Your points stay active a bit longer at 18 months. They offer a new member bonus for signing up. You will receive your first 200 points for $5 cash back or $10 free slot play and also one free room night for your next trip. Comp dollars earned are yours to use now or save for a later trip back.

Free room nights do not come out of your casino comp balance. Every calendar year that you earn 5,000 points, you receive an extra $50 in free slot play.

Card members get 10% off in Circus Circus retail outlets for card members.

One problem I did experience frequently is that you may have to insert and reinsert your players card in the slot before it displays “card accepted”. Your points are only registered once your players card is accepted. Make sure your players card is accepted, so you don't miss out of any casino freebies.

If the machine won't accept your players card, the card reader might be malfunctioning. So, you might consider going to a machine that does accept your players card.

You must insert your players card in each new machine session. If you are anything like me, I move around the casino floor to many many slot machines. You must insert your players card each time and make sure “card accepted” displays each time.

Go to the Players Club desk for a casino comp update at least two days before you leave. You may have food comps or free slot play you’ll want to use on that trip. You’ll be amazed how quickly the casino comps build up at Circus Circus.

Most every casino in Las Vegas has their own comp program. The Players Club Card at Circus Circus earns credits for play action there. Circus Circus players card cannot be used for credits at other casinos. The credits may only be redeemed for casino comps and used at Circus Circus. Not to worry, they have an assortment of restaurants and options you may choose from.

Another fun Las Vegas casino benefit is that servers will bring you free cocktails or drinks while you play. More casino freebies to enjoy. Remember to tip.

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Best Pizza Ever in Las Vegas

If you're looking for the best pizza ever in Las Vegas, the Pizzeria At Circus Circus, in the Main Casino, is delicious. The large pizza is enough for at least four people with a hardy appetite. It’s a fantastic bargain at $17.95 and good! We had the taco pizza. It was loaded with goodies and lots of cheese.

They also have a large selection of salads (House, Italian, Chef's and Antipasto) ranging in price from $4.95 up to $8.95. And, the usual Italian style sandwiches (Meatball, Italian, Sausage & Peppers and a Big Topper) ranging around $7.

They don't stop there. There are calzones, buffalo wings, and spaghetti too.

There was no skimping on toppings at the Pizzeria at Circus Circus Casino. I highly recommend it if you love pizza. They have different varieties to please any palate. Some of the varieties include Pesto, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Fajita, Garden, Tropical and all meat.

You don’t have to venture far from the slots to get there either. They are situated adjacent to the Main Casino at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. You can view part of the casino from your table.

The decor is rather plain with the booth style seating, but the food is fantastic. They are open from 11 am to 11 pm.

If you are in the mood for some sweets afterwards, walk across the aisle to Krispy Kreme for a yummy dessert.

If you’re too tired to dine out, the Pizzeria will deliver your food order to your room for an extra $2 as long as you are staying at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino.

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Generous Comps With the Circus Players Club Card in Las Vegas

We’re back from our week long vacation from sunny Las Vegas. The slots were kind to me. On one occasion I started with $13 and walked away $120 ahead. It was difficult to walk away from a winning machine but the stomach growls were beckoning me to eat.

Most of the slot machines in the casinos are now coinless. While they take bills, they do not take coins. There are still some coin machines around, but they are getting fewer and far between now. I prefer it personally. The coins are noisy, dirty and a pain to lug around.

Just remember to collect your winnings (credits) before you walk away from your machine. Keep your winnings (printed tickets) in one place so you don’t lose them or convert them to cash at the cashier’s cage at the end of the session.

Sign up for the Casino Players Card and earn your casino comps. You spent your money, now get something back. You deserve it. They want to give it to you. Don't miss out on any casino freebies. Most casinos offer their own Las Vegas players card.

The Players Club at the Circus Circus is a very generous casino comp program. It’s free, so sign up. At the end of day, as a new member, I received two free room nights for my next trip, cash back and food comps that amounted to three buffet meals for two. They offer a number of restaurants at the Circus Circus where you may dine free on your food comps. The buffet is only one of them. Accruing Las Vegas comps will help ease your budget.

The Circus Circus has three casinos. I played in all three, although enjoyed the Main Casino the most. You accrue credits on your casino Players Card in all of them. Make sure that your players card is inserted correctly. The card reader will show “card accepted”. If your players card is not inserted correctly, it is not registering your plays. In that case, you might consider moving to a machine that does accept your players card.

I recommend you check on your casino comps at least a couple days before you leave. I did not check on mine until the day I was leaving. Because of that, I left some casino comps on the table. But, I’ll have one year to return and get my Las Vegas coupons for the casino freebies.

I enjoy the penny and nickel machines. I feel that I get more slot play action with less money. But, I bring some extra fun money to drop in the Wheel of Fortune, Progressives, try for the cars, and take a shot at the Jackpots on the $1 and quarter machine fills. Someone will win. You can’t win, if you don’t play it.

While I did not come home a millionaire winner, it was a GREAT time ! I’m already looking forward to going back.

Get your casino freebies or other Las Vegas comps. Don't miss out on their free comp programs that reward you with gifts, entertainment, hotel stays, restaurant coupons, and more. You earned it. Now go forth and collect.

How Much to Tip in Las Vegas – Tip Etiquette and Guidelines

The service industry workers in Las Vegas depend largely on tips as income. Regular wages for these workers are very low and hardly enough to survive on. But, tipping in Las Vegas is not mandatory or automatic. Instead, a tip is a reward for good service.

The question is who should be tipped and how much. The following tip guideline is a short list of the most common circumstances where a gratuity is considered polite. Demonstrating proper tipping etiquette to these hard working folks in Las Vegas is always appreciated.

Tip Guidelines, Tip Etiquette, Gratuity or Tip Amount Suggested:

Taxi Cab Driver & Limo Driver Tipping – Tip 10 to 20 percent of fare.

Housekeeper or Hotel Room Maid Tipping – Tip $1 to $5 per day – more for special requests.

Car Parking or Valet Service Tipping – Tip $1 to $3 when your car is returned to you (not parked).

Cocktail Server or Bartender Tipping – Tip at least $1 per free drink.

Restaurant, Bar Servers or Wait Staff Tipping – Tip 15 to 20 percent of total bill.

Wine Steward or Sommelier Tipping – Tip 10 to 20 percent of wine bill (not food bill-if it is a combined bill).

Spa or Salon Tipping – Tip 10 to 20 percent of bill (before tax).

Casino Dealer Tipping – Tip the amount of your typical bet (at least every hour of play) or 10% of winnings.

Bell Attendants & Skycap Tipping – Tip $1 to $2 per bag

Shoe Shine Tipping – Tip $2 per pair

Tour Guides & Charters Tipping – Tip 10 to 20 percent of cost (if not included in bill already).

Concierge Tipping – Usually tip $2 to $25 depending on the complexity of the service provided. Tip for each service or at the end of service period in one sum. Tip Examples: $3 up to $10 for dinner reservations, $20 for booking a tour, $25 for getting tickets to a sold out show for example.

Golf Tipping: Bag Drop Attendants $1-$3 per bag, Starter – no tip, Cart Return $1-$2 per person, Caddies 20-50% of caddie fee, Beverage Cart $1 per purchase, Caddies $10 -$25 above caddie fee, Golf Cart Driver $2-$3 per person, Club Cleaning $5 per person, Lessons – no tip.

Enjoy Las Vegas. Don’t forget to tip.

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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Hot Las Vegas - Best Time to Visit Naked Las Vegas

Naked Las Vegas or hot Las Vegas has lots of string bikinis, topless pools, European sunbathing, glistening muscles, male strippers, topless dancers, burlesque striptease bars and showgirls. Just a few naughty but nice samples of what you'll find in sexy Las Vegas. Naked is in, when in hot Las Vegas. Either as a spectator or participant.

They resemble pickup babes you'd find in other cities. You'll find lots of naked men and naked women in Las Vegas. And, it's just entertainment, in hot Las Vegas.

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When is the best time of year to visit Las Vegas for you? When should you dress up and when may you take it off is a common question.

Weather in Las Vegas may or may not be a consideration for you personally. If it is, following are some tips and weather averages for Las Vegas to help you.

Today on March 22, 2008, the weather in Las Vegas is warm and sunny with a high of 77 degrees F and low of 51 degrees F.

Year round, overall, the weather is mild to hot in Las Vegas, and usually dry and sunny. For sunbathers and swimmers, the summer season is preferred and runs mid May through September.

For those that prefer a stroll around town, spring and fall is best for walking the Strip. The evening temperatures are typically cooler. So you may want to wear a light jacket, sweater or shirt to be most comfortable.

The summer can be extremely hot in Las Vegas and can top over 100 degrees. But, thankfully, all the casinos and hotels are air conditioned. The nights are warm and delightful as the sun goes down and the city sparkles of neon lights everywhere.

There are more hot things about Las Vegas than just the weather. And not just the strippers in Las Vegas.



The typical stormy, rainy months are January and July. The months that show the highest average of precipitation are January, February March, July and August.

While each season in Las Vegas brings its challenges, it is becoming more popular every year. With more than three million visitors each month, and rising, you are wise to make all of your reservations as soon as possible.

That means not only your air and hotel, but any show, events, tours, clubs and popular restaurant reservations.

Shows tend to sell out and getting into a favorite restaurant may be up to a two week wait. Check Stub Hub for tickets (Put Las Vegas in the search box or choose your city as Nevada, then Las Vegas.)
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But whatever time of the year you go, make your reservations early to get the best values. Plan at least three weeks to a month in advance. The earlier the better. It is always a good time to visit Las Vegas.

The Average high and low temperatures for Las Vegas are:
January - High 60.0° F - Low 37.0° F - Rain 0.59 in.
February - High 66.0° F - Low F 41.0° F - Rain 0.69 in.
March - High 73.0° F - Low 47.0° F - Rain 0.59 in.
April - High 82.0° F - Low 54.0° F - Rain 0.15 in.
May - High 91.0° F - Low 63.0° F - Rain 0.24 in. Getting Hot In Las Vegas
June - High 102.0° F - Low 72.0° F - Rain 0.08 in. Getting More Hot in Las Vegas
July - High 108.0° F - Low 78.0° F - Rain 0.44 in. Hot in Las Vegas
August - High 105.0° F - Low 77.0° F - Rain 0.45 in. Still Hot in Las Legas
September - High 98.0° F - Low 69.0° F - Rain 0.31 in. Cooling Down - On the Way
October - High 85.0° F - Low 57.0° F - Rain 0.24 in. Turning the corner in Las Vegas November - High 69.0° F - Low 44.0° F - Rain 0.31 in.
December - High 60.0° F - Low 37.0° F - Rain 0.40 in.

Compare the temperatures, and rain or precipitation averages in your own city to get a better idea of what these ratings mean in real life terms to you. For example, the weather this year in Cleveland, Ohio, today is 27 degrees and snowy. This is a perfect time for me to be in Las Vegas. I will be there very soon. My trip is already in the works.

Happy Trails !

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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Find Your Slot Machine Faster - Slot Candle Meaning - Know What It is


The colored tube on the top of casino slot machines and video machines is called the slot candle in a Las Vegas casino. The slot candle is designed for the convenience of the slot player.

The top color of the slot machine candle is always white. This is the call light. Some refer to it as the change button. If there is a problem with the slot machine or you need assistance, just press the button near or on the slot candle or on the slot machine front play panel.

The top portion of the candle will light up to indicate to an attendant that you need assistance at that particular slot machine, in a Las Vegas casino. Then, you will not have to leave your machine to find an attendant. The attendant will come to you. For example, when you win a jackpot.

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The bottom of the tube indicates the denomination of the slot or video machine in Las Vegas. The color coding of the casino slot machine candle makes finding your desired machine type easier. Spotting a nickel or fifty-cent slot machine from across the room is much easier than wandering around a casino to find the desired slot machine denomination.

Casino slot machines are also identified on the front play area of the individual machines. For example, typically a dollar slot will be identified with $1 posted above the play buttons. It is what it is.

Besides color coding, the slot candle will flash brightly to indicate a jackpot win. Another situation to cause a slot candle to flash is a tilt or other machine problem. A flashing slot candle also alerts an attendant that change is needed for the player or hand payout of win is required.

Slot machines are typically placed in a circular carousel or bank rows and grouped by denomination in casinos in Las Vegas. In other words, if you spot one quarter machine, there are many more in the surrounding area.

The color coding is simple, denoting the slot candle meaning: Red for nickel slot machines 5¢, yellow for quarter slots 25¢, gold for half dollars 50¢ (also called fifty-cent slots), blue for dollar slots $1.

Now that you know what the slot candle colors mean, you will be able to spot your favorite denomination from across the casino floor. Hope this helps, so you’ll have more time having fun playing the Las Vegas slot machines.

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