I feel some trepidation in writing this review. the reason is that technically I did not partake of the services of this establishment. But after what I witnessed I had no desire to give Arizona Charlie's my patronage. But I will simply describe the event and let you make your own decision.
I had just entered the casino Arizona Charlie's with the intention of trying their cafe and maybe enjoying some low stakes gambling when I witnessed something. A couple had entered at the same time as I had and the gentleman was wearing a shirt that said security on it both front and back.
An employee of Arizona Charlie's came up to the gentleman in question and abruptly and rudely told him he must leave the premises immediately because of his shirt. I heard the man explain and his wife confirm that he worked security in a local hospital and he was heading to work after he had lunch.
The employee of Arizona Charlie's reiterated his demand in what I can only call a threatening and rude manner. Now this was to a couple that to all appearances were sober and respectable. Exactly the sort of patrons an establishment in decline would like to encourage. I do not mean to disparage Arizona Charlie's but when walking in, the smell, decor and level of maintenance make it apparent this place should make every effort to attract customers not throw them out rudely.
I have seen places with dress codes offer a shirt to cover cloths that advertised or espoused truly offensive things. Why Arizona Charlie's made no such offer but had to treat, what to all appearances was a clean, covered and soft spoken couple so rudely did not bode well.
I can understand why a business may have concerns with a man wearing a shirt that says security when he does not work on their security. Though with the vast number of people in Las Vegas who work in security I would think it potentially foolish. But to openly and rudely enforce a rule on this couple in a manner that suggests this is common practice is not only bad practice but wrong of Arizona Charlie's.
I wish to reiterate, if a couple of teenagers with buzz cuts or dreads came in smelling of alcohol with ripped jeans such behavior on the part of Arizona Charlie's may have made rational if not business sense. I believe rudeness is rarely called for. But this couple were middle aged, pleasant and to all intents seemed perfectly willing to pay for their lunch.
That is why I left. I was dressed like I always am on vacation and that was to a lower standard than that displayed by the couple in question. Frankly if I worked security in the Vegas area I would find a venue that treats my profession with a modicum of respect. That venue would not be Arizona Charlie's.
Thank you for your patience in reading such a long review. But the incident just rubbed me the wrong way. Rudeness, if it must be tolerated should at least be reported.