Traveling to Las Vegas for my 30th birthday and am looking for suggestions on fun and exciting things to do and where to eat (buffets!! & anything else as we’re all huge foodies) not a big gambler so any other suggestions welcomed!

The buffet at The Wicked Spoon is fantastic!

If you're a huge foodie, don't go to buffets. I got nauseous even walking by them watching people shovel gorgeous mounds of food onto a plate. Avoid avoid avoid. I mean, unless you like that kinda stuff.

Sunny yes I’m a foodie who loves buffets! Lol

Rachel Then you're good. The food at some of them is often beautiful but I can't eat around people shoving stuff down their throats. Like I see people literally mound 10 cakes on a plate and it's all squashed together. Just get up again? Do you really need 10? I love Vegas but it's such a wasteful place. I had an incredible meal at Thomas Keller's restaurant and Robuchon in the mgm grand is next level. It's one of the few cities where you can sample a famous chef's food without breaking the bank. Neon sign museum is great and we also drove out to Boulder City and Red Rock. If you wanna good gay time, Piranha's is a very friendly small gay club with a mixed crowd and unlimited booze. It's really fun. Oh, and Mexican food of course. El Gordo, a few places downtown.

http://carsonkitchen.com/http://carsonkitchen.com/ This is my favourite restaurant there. Downtown. Walk about 3 min outside of the downtown strip. The fried chicken skins, jerk burger, tater tots... The deviled eggs are a must. Don't get the bacon jam.

The Mike Hammer comedy magic show at the Four Queens Hotel on Fremont is probably the best $20 I’ve ever spent.

Nobu!

I didn't think Lotus of Siam was thaaaaaat good. Not worth the wait or reservation bullshit. Chinatown has tons of other great restaurants. China Mama is great. I liked many of the restaurants in Aria. Classy but not crazy expensive. Look up happy hours. It's usually cheap booze and $5 apps. I often just sit at a machine, put in $1 and get a free drink or two. Always tip them of course.

Grand canyon for sure

Watch a show! The Cirque du Soleil or Jersey Boys shows were good when I went

Lady Gaga has a residency. I'm going later in the year.

Thunder down under ! The best $40 you’ll spend.

The Cheesecake Factory in Caesars. Cirque MJackson show is awesome and Celine Dion before she leaves. Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is great too. And if you over do it...lol...oxygen bar to recoup. I believe there are a few locations. We went to the one at the Venician. There is also an ice bar in the Venetian where you can go have drinks. Didn't have time to go but it looked like fun. Have a great birthday!

You can go to the shows,a music concert, you have to take a helicopter tour at night. Lots of clubs and nice cocktail bars, pool parties, soo much to see and do while in Vegas. Take your time and walk.and explore the strip and freemont street. Go to the top of the stratosphere if you like adrenaline rides.

Did CSI experience at MGM. Was a lot of fun.

Late night snack: Secret Pizza

How many days will you be there? We also did a day trip to Hoover's Dam, Route 66 and the Grand Canyon. There is also this buffet that unfortunately we learned about only when we were leaving. Heard it's a good price and many selections. You can take a free shuttle to it at the terminal behind The Linq. Can't remember the name at this time.

If you haven't had it before, you can try Giordano's pizza, too.

Go to the Venetian Hotel for breakfast and have their French toast. Absolutely amazing!!!!!! Don’t bother with the buffet.

Breakfast buffet at Paris Las Vegas
delicious

In-N-out burger is amazing

Also walk through the Bellagio they always have nice displays inside. And watch the fountains out side they are awesome.

take a trip over to red Rock casino and there's a restaurant there called heathstone the food there is the best food I've ever eaten in my life

Sylvia totally agree Sylvia. Still raving about that night

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I HIGHLY recommend the Mirage Sunday buffet. Incredible selection of food and bottomless beers / mimosas.

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We stayed at the Venetian and it was lovely...we are not much for long time gambling so saw Rod Stewart...check the shows and concerts for tickets online...many to see...otherwise we ate and shopped...in the past we rented a car and drove to the Hoover Dam and into the Red Rock Canyon...gets you out for the day...

If you’re willing to venture off the strip:
1. Lotus of Siam for delicious Thai food but book well in advance online
2. Firefly Tapas Kitchen & Bar
(We stayed at the Palazzo and both were a 10 min drive away)
3. Crepe Expectations (that was a bit further, around a 20 min drive, but amazing sweet and savoury options)
The Void was a really cool VR experience in the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Palazzo. So realistic, we had a blast.
Matt Franco and Piff the Magic Dragon were both entertaining and reasonably priced.
Enjoy your celebrations!

Are you into 90s R and B? - I suggest Boyz II Men!!! Get tickets the day of the show at the cheap ticket outlets around. They throw on a GREAT show..and its fun to let loose when everyone else is so into the show! Rent a car for the day - go to VAlley of Fire state park. It is a good day trip and it's AMAZING....It blew my mind how beautiful it is out there! And Neon Museum - it's a neon signs "graveyard"...they run tours so you find out about vegas' history in an interesting way.

If you get a chance, check out Old Vegas!!! So much fun & energy. Live music and dancing in the street!

Frank's Tiki Lounge is really fun, Neon Museum (my profile pic was taken there!), and Sterling Brunch if you want to baaaaaallll out

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Check out the Las Vegas foodie on Instagram. Blue ribbon chicken is bomb.com

They have ads all over vegas but start playing MyVEGAS.com - it’s free and with the gold points you get - you can get 2for1 buffets at Bellagio, Mirage, etc ... drinks, it’s really great. Just Google it - you’ll see. Have a great time!

See Cirque de Soleil - ‘O’ - that’s the best one. If you like Mexican - Javier’s at Aria is amazing.

i second “O”!

Stay at a hotel that’s on the strip - we use Caesars as the Center point- so if you stay at planet Hollywood, Bellagio, Aria, Paris ... very central. They also have a bus that’s $8 for 24 hr hop on/hop/off which is great

https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/Dining/CasualDining/Wazuzu
https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/Dining/FineDining/Mizumi
https://www.caesars.com/.../restaurants/burger-brasserie...
https://www.carminesnyc.com/locations/las-vegas

I’ve only been to Vegas 2 times so I haven’t eaten a ton of places there, but these were all memorable meals.
Mizumi was top notch!!!

This show is amazing! https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/Entertainment/LeReve...

Stay at a hotel that’s on the strip - we use Caesars as the Center point- so if you stay at planet Hollywood, Bellagio, Aria, Paris ... very central. They also have a bus that’s $8 for 24 hr hop on/hop/off which is great

to save money on booze and snacks, take the cab to the wal mart near the airport before checking in. the prices there are much lower than what you'll find on the strip.

Ani this is pure facts. Did this move my last time, highly recommend.

Ok...in all honesty I didn't read others suggestions, if I duplicate, I apologize.
Chef José Andrés' buzzy, modern tapas joint inside the Cosmopolitan with open-fire paella station.
On the strip, easy to get too. When we found this place, I had no idea what we were in for. We are over the top foodies, we live in Toronto, lemme tell ya, this place is an absolute must!!!!!
Jaleo in the Cosmo and do not leave without trying pan Cristal...it's flown in from Spain. They make a mean old fashioned drink too but the food...the fooooooood!
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last minute ticket booths are aight, but usually dont offer savings for bigger/more popular shows

look at the events schedule and see if there are any concerts etc. last time i was there, i lucked out and there was a Rolling Stones concert that was rescheduled from the week prior. I got like $1000 tickets for like $200 bucks. Insane.

See a show! I saw Zumanity was good (adults only)

If you are feeling adventurous you can zip line down Fremont street

If you ask some resorts have all you can eat buffets at multiple locations for one price for 24 hours. Ex. At Excalibur’s you can also eat at Luxor for 40/day! This saves a ton of cash for all the other stuff you might wanna do like swimming by a shark reef at the Golden Nugget or a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon! Have a great trip!

“O” is an amazing show to see.

Mon Ami Gabi is amazing and if you sit on the patio you can watch the Bellagio fountains! It is in the Paris hotel. Also very celiac friendly if you are looking for gluten free options

Patricia agreed! It was really one of few patios where you can just sit and enjoy people watching

Gordon Ramsay Steakhouse in the Paris hotel

Rose loved this

Jessica agree it was amazing!

Tao nightclub is awesome, Maggiano’s in fashion show mall
Has great food.

Check out heart attach grill, priceless experience. Here you can see some photos. https://m.facebook.com/pg/heartattackgrill/photos/

Amazing food!!!

There's an amazing taco place that's across from circus circus. It usually has a long line of locals. Amazing tacos and price. Legit!!! Also old Vegas downtown is awesome. Some really classic old school casinos and buffets.

The foodie in me wants you to visit giordanos in front of Bally’s. Chicago style pizza without having to go to Chicago! Wahlburgers is there too! And you MUST visit the boulevard between the Linq and Flamingo where the Ferris wheel is. Honolulu cookies, sprinkles, ghiaradellis.. all the good stuff !!

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We had the best buffet ever at The Cosmopolitan- unforgettable!

If you're a hiker, be sure to check out red rocks!

The Rio just off the strip is well know for having the biggest buffet

Hands down — go to the neon museum. You WONT be disappointed.

If youre feeling adventurous, i recommend trying a dune buggy driving experience! It's a fun activity outside the strip and a great way to see the desert. A fine dining restaurant recommendation would be Lago in Bellagio. Request a table by the back/windows so you can see the fountain

I recommend getting wasted, hitting up a pool party, getting wasted again, maybe play some blackjack, while you get wasted, and they bring you free drinks. If you've got some time to waste between the important stuff I listed, there is a shopping mall at the top of the strip, or maybe a show or a museum or something.

Matt HAHAHA yesss this!

Matt hahaha that was my son’s version of Vegas! Which is pretty good too!

I took my mom and daughter to Thunder from Down under. it was fun seeing my mom's reaction to the men lol

After a ton of research I opted for the Wicked Spoon buffet and it was excellent! The endless mimosas were nothing special but everything else was.