We are travelling to Vegas in October and looking for tips on good places to go to learn to gamble (craps, blackjack) where the cigarette smoke is not overpowering, eat and have fun without worrying to much about wearing fancy clothes or tipping our way into places. It%26#39;s a trip to get away from the kids and relax for a few days. We are staying at the Signature and are in our late 30%26#39;s.
I have read some reviews that the piano bars and Kahunaville are good places to hangout. Friends have also suggested that we try Isla at TI for Mexican food. A suggestion for a good place to go for a special birthday dinner on the 26th would also be appreciated.
advice for trip Oct 24-27
The attire in Vegas is generally quite casual and dress codes are enforced at management discretion anyway. So long as you%26#39;re not dressed in ripped jeans and a muscle shirt you%26#39;re not likely to get turned away from many places. For dinner at nicer restaurants I never both to dress more than business casual.
Some casinos have early morning sessions to teach more common games like crap, roulette, and blackjack. Even if they don%26#39;t, if you go to a table at a slow time (particularly an empty one) the dealer should be more than happy to help you learn the game while you play.
Cigarette smoke is not nearly as a big an issue as it used to be, I%26#39;m a non-smoker and I never really run into situations where it bothers me.
As for food, what types do you like and how much are you willing to spend? There are dozens of world-class restaurants in Vegas that would suit different tastes.
advice for trip Oct 24-27
Most or some casinos have crap lessons, early morning. You will see a sign on the crap table, late at night (after 2 AM) or early morning at 7 AM or so. But easiest is to ask a crap dealer, if they have classes or not.
As for learning BJ, not sure if the casinos do, but since its an easy game (less rules than craps) you can learn by reading a book, or even online. (Just google for it).
Most places you can wear casual, or business casual, so don%26#39;t worry about that.
Bars and stuff.....don%26#39;t even plan, just go in wherever you see people are having fun.
Smoke? The newer hotels tend to have a better A/C system, and have less smoke than the really old ones. You will be fine.
For food we like just about everything with the exception of exclusively seafood restaurants as I have an allergy.
For the birthday dinner we would like something ';unique'; whether it be food or atmosphere, basically a place we would not be able to go to at home. We would go up to $200 US for the meal budget wise including drinks. Something with a fairly large menu and a bit on the romantic side would be best.
Well if you%26#39;re into Japanese food at all, the teppan-yaki at Shintaro at Bellagio is quite a memorable experience.
Mon Ami Gabi%26#39;s steak-frites is quite enjoyable too and they have a nice list of French wines as well as a wine cart which changes daily.
I%26#39;ve never eaten at Fiamma at MGM but I%26#39;ve been told it%26#39;s got very good Italian food.
Smoking is now limited to the casinos themselves and to bars that don%26#39;t serve food. Areas of the hotels and lobbies are smoke free so smoke is not the issue it once was. Also, the newer casinos have excellent ventilation systems to make it almost a non issue.
We had a very nice meal at Postrio at the Venetian a week ago, it%26#39;s a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. Stack at the Mirage and Fix at Bellagio are also excellent. I%26#39;d suggest Prime at Bellagio but it might be hard to get out of there for a max expenditure of $200 with more than a drink or two per person plus entree and a couple of side dishes or entree%26#39;s plus salads and coffee.
Many casinos will have a smoke-free pit of gaming tables. Also, isn%26#39;t the Westin casino totally smoke free? That %26#39;s just down the street from you at the intersection of Koval and Flamingo.
octvegas: We will be there the same week as you will be. Can personally vouch for nice meals with views at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris, and at Olives at the Bellagio. We are not foodies, but the meals at both places were way above average. We will be staying at Ballys after 5 stays at Aladdin/Planet Hollywood. Looking forward to trying out Battistas, Ellis Island, and the Westin Casuarina restaurant, Suede.Not familiar with any restaurants that require more than a sport jacket for men; Vegas is VERY casual. Nice jeans with actual shoes and a sport jacket and I find myself overdressed as compared to everyone else lol.Great pizza at NYNY for a lunch, buffet at Rio looks to be a cut above other buffets. Avoid Planet Dailies at Planet Hollywood: non-union inexperienced Kids running a restaurant ruined a lackluster visit in April at Planet Hollywood; hence our switch to Ballys 10/22 thru 10/27. Just go with the flow and eat when and where you feel like. I find overplanning in Vegas is useless, as you resent having to leave a slot machine to go wait in line for a meal lol.As far as smoking is concerned, I am a smoker so I would suggest the newer casinos for you, if smoke really bothers you. Imperial Palace and Casino Royale seemed smoky to me. Have a great time
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