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| - Preface: Nice setting, bright lighting. Always busy, hence good food turn over. Average buffet-type food. Some items good, some not-so good, but inconsistent in quality. Great bargain, except pricier on Fridays and weekends.
A part of the Stations Casino brand, the Feast is located inside the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, a locals casino in the Westside of Las Vegas, next to the new Downtown Summerlin. The Feast Buffet comes nowhere close to a mega-huge glam buffet like the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesar's, but it's good for what it is, a locals' buffet. It's my favorite of all the Stations' casino buffets.
Hubby and I typically spend an couple of hours lingering here, getting food, eating, chatting, repeat. It's really an enjoyable setting, and that's what we really like the most.
My one vexation is the inconsistency in food quality. There doesn't seem to be a basic formula the cooks all follow. On the same night, as different batches of chow mein are brought out, for example, every batch looks and taste different. One batch might be dark, soy-sauced covered, and another light in color, with a totally different taste. Unfortunately, because of this, it's difficult to even recommend certain items. You just need to wander, see what appeals to you, and give it a try. I've never ever liked their sushi though, and would not recommend that at all. However, there's usually one or two standout items to choose from, being that there's an Italian, American, and Asian station, along with a couple of carving stations serving up turkey, brisket, steak, etc., depending on the day.
The salad bar is huge, and is one area where they excel in consistency. For the money, it's worthwhile just making yourself a large salad, getting a slice of turkey and then splurging calorically on dessert.
One thing for sure, you will get value here. For locals, they're always sending out 2 for 1 coupons, valid Mondays through Thursdays. For dinner this evening, we paid a total of $18.39 for 2 people, that's $9.19 per person, if you show your Player's Card, which can be a card at even the most basic level. This includes bottomless sodas, iced tea, and hot tea. Really, how can you beat this deal?!?
We normally avoid Fridays and weekends here, since we're not huge shrimp and prime rib folks, which is their special on these days. There's also an additional charge, something like $19.99, but don't quote me on this price. You can get about 80 percent of these exact items Mondays through Thursdays for about half the price.
Although the Feast can't be defined as destination-worthy, it certainly is worth a trip here if you find yourself in the Westside, or maybe after a shopping excursion at Downtown Summerlin. After dining here, you can also catch a movie at the cinemas located by the food court, or make a "donation" at the casino. We always end up doing one or the other.
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