There aren't many bang for buck eats at the MGM Grand but the weekday happy hour here is definitely one of them. I've been here a couple of times and have enjoyed everything I've sampled. They've billed their deal as the "all night happy hour" which runs Tuesday-Friday from 5:30pm to close.
They have lots of great snacks and finger foods to munch on. Each of them go for $6 with the duck fat fries being the only one that would fill you up. The fries are huge and it might be the perfect fry for me. But it's all about quality over quantity with these dishes. The beef shortrib sliders have some of the most tender mini slices of meat ever. I also like the crispy chicken wings a lot and also the beer battered shrimp.
Drink specials include $3 PBR's because they're trying to keep it real and make Dennis Hopper happy in heaven. They also offer several cocktails like the "Whiskey Smash" with Makers Mark, lime, mint and sugar. My wife likes the "Perfect Effen Drop" which consists of Effen Black Cherry Vodka, fresh sour and creme de cassis whatever the heck that is. The bartenders are very knowledgeable with the menu and very friendly.
Happy hour bled into dinner the last time I was here as we imbibed a little more than we probably should have. The bartender strongly urged I order the "Harissa Glazed Lamb Shank" and that was right on the money. No knife was necessary for this perfect piece of lamb. It was juicy, tender, almost fall off the bone awesome. It was accompanied with cous cous and raisins. I could've used some pita and yogurt sauce if they had it.
The clear star entree had to be the "Lobster Pot Pie" with truffle cream and vegetables. We didn't have it but couldn't miss a few of the customers getting it. The server rolls out this baby tableside while everything is still in the pot. Then they cut the crust from the top and carefully separate the pie from the pot on to a large plate for a unique presentation. That was $85. I'll save that one for a different occasion.