I know time is bad and every casino in Vegas is coming up with innovative promos to attract patrons. I've enjoyed my dinning here before so when I saw the 3 course dinner for $35, I thought 'Why not?' Boy, was I in for a shock!
First we ordered the Ahi Poke appetizer (not part of the 3 course prix-fixe menu). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vAbRNF0hJt91oCUpm_sdKw?select=WTWwtkhwLAn_3RstxG2OQw While the tuna fish was very fresh, tha sauce (soy sauce/salt mixture) was way too salty and totally ruined this dish.
For course 1 of the 3 course prix-fixe dinner. I chose Caesar Salad. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vAbRNF0hJt91oCUpm_sdKw?select=5jOntNFBA-zzs_q5_Lf7xw. Let me just say this was the pitiest Caesar Salad I've ever had. The dressing was bland and tasteless. My fiance had a cup of Clam Chowder http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vAbRNF0hJt91oCUpm_sdKw?select=_L8T231l8HIArW_xO9yw2w which was only good for 3 bites. What? Are we playing house?
Course 2 we both had the 6 oz Filet Mignon. My was with Baked Potato and Creamy Cole Slaw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vAbRNF0hJt91oCUpm_sdKw?select=ge29rtpUwAXJZk-Uf3bDzw and his with Baked Potato and Mac & Cheese http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vAbRNF0hJt91oCUpm_sdKw?select=eFlv-U5PfzSuzcQ8QAoNrA. The baked potato was 3 times as big as the filet mignon. We asked for everything, but it came with only butter and sour cream. Really? Where was the chives? My creamy cole slaw was again tasteless. The Mac/Cheese was worse than the microwaveable one. Thank GOD, at least the filet mignon was OK (3 stars).
Then the desset, good old fashion apple pie! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vAbRNF0hJt91oCUpm_sdKw?select=eth-tfRS3hMj5Vx5N2EiEw First it was cold, the it looked like it had a lot of 'fillers' . I took 1 tiny bite and put down my fork. Yip, it was worse than the frozen apple pie you'd get from the super market. Com'on! You're gonna short cut even the dessert?
We also ordered the lemonade and imenade, both at $5 per glass. When the waitress asked if we wanted another one, we said 'yes' not realizing there was no refills and got charged another round.
It really is too bad that Rio is going DOWN DOWN DOWN. Ever since Harrah's bought it out, the casino has been neglected, but at least I always thought I could come here to enjoy the buffet and restaurants. After this experience, I am sad to say 'Bye Bye Buzio'!