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| - If you lose all but $20 in the Cannery casino, stop gambling and spend it here. You'll need a cheap filling meal before you drive back and lie about how much money you actually lost. We went here because it was my brother in law's birthday. He is the cheapskate in our family. He is a former accountant after all. He recycles aluminum cans, loves the Goodwill store, is not impressed by designer labels, and loves a bargain. So on his birthday, a favorite meal, prime rib, was the same price as a McDonald's meal. It's not fancy, it's not great, but it's good. Victory's is a working man's 24/7 cafe in the center of the Cannery casino off Craig Road way off the beaten track of Las Vegas. It's loud, smokey, bright, with sounds of bells and sound effects from the slot machines nearby.
Their usual special, an 8 oz, Prime rib dinner was $5.99 served au jus, cooked to your liking came with a small salad, small bowl of cooked frozen veggies, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and roll. The salad was slightly dry but fine. Their mashed potatoes were reconstituted, and rolls were just okay. The meat was tender and good. Of course, it was the big seller. My sister ordered the taco salad for $7.50, and definitely looked yummy. Coke was $2.00. Other great specials are $10 one pound Porterhouse, the T-bone $4.99 steak and eggs, and the $6.00 Sloppy Joe sliders.
Clientele was mostly average Joes and Joans of various colors, sizes, and persuasions. For example, the party of four next to us had one scruffy guy wearing a "I love Deer Hunting" cap while his bald and bearded friend wore a Harley Davidson vest. Their wives looked like they were fans of Laura Ashley. Lots of hip hoppers, families with crying kids, two women sporting their lumberjack outfits. No one comes here dressed up, especially with the smell of smoke from the casino permeating every fabric thread and hair on you body. So, fancy no, but crowded and popular, yes.
However, service was good. Our waitress was efficient, a smiley chubby All American girl type. Our drinks, salads, and food all arrived at the same time. She was good about bringing refills, styrofoan "to go" containers, and getting the check ready promptly. Lots of sad faces throughout that casino. Probably not a great night for gambling. But it was a decent meal for the price..
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