When your feet start hurting and you don't want to lose your spot in line, you start questioning whether it was a good decision to begin with. One hour later, you're too far in and can't leave. Two hours later, you're way too committed and definitely can't leave now. Three hours later, you finally score some seats at the bar! Was it worth it? Definitely not! But was it worth introducing this famous spot to some friends visiting Vegas so that they can brag about it, yes!
The oyster bar only seats 18 people (I counted) with only one or two cooks at any given time. They cook the food right in front of you so don't expect a quick turnover rate at this place. If you see empty chairs, don't rush the waiters since it's pointless if the cooks can't cook fast enough. Let them manage the bar as they know what's best.
Definitely order a dozen fresh oysters and the combination pan roast, two of their signature dishes. The pan roast is full of flavor. Shrimp, crab, chicken and andouille sausage (if you order the palace pan roast) served over a scoop of white rice definitely hits the spot for any occasion whether hungover or just hungry. Vibrant on the eyes with its beautiful orange color and kind of the nose with pleasant smells.
If you want to try the pan roast, consider visiting the other "stations" for a shorter wait time. The original location at palace station is a guaranteed two or three hour wait at peak hours. I visited the sunset station location and waited only ten minutes. The quality was comparable. Save yourself some time unless you have a very picky palate.