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| - So, since 40 Gabillion other people have already reviewed this buffet, I'll just go into my faves / disappointments very quickly.
I think I expected something more, based on all the hype and hooplah. But the Bellagio Buffet, in all its' glory, is still a BUFFET. I don't know why I expected other, but I did. That being said, it's a darn good buffet, with options that are not only not found at other buffets, but that a lot of people wouldn't get the chance to try elsewhere. (I doubt they serve Bluenose and Kobe Beef in, like, Iowa or whatever.)
*****TIP***** We arrived 15 minuted before the end of lunch / beginning of dinner. We paid the lunch price, but feasted on the dinner goodies. Just plan to spend 2+ hours. It's fun to do this when you go with a group and can pass the time with a few drinks and some good conversation.
The Not-So-Much:
I was SO unimpressed with their desserts. I know I'm in the minority here, but we grabbed a Flan, which was inedible, a Chocolate Mousse Cake with Hazelnuts (weak flavor) and a Lemon bar of some sort. That was the best of the bunch, and even it was meh.
Also: The lamb was overcooked and chewey. (We like it rare, it was medium.)
The Crab Legs: They were like sponges, you could squeeze the water out of them. Gross.
The Interesting:
Roast Quail
Bluenose (Very similar to Seabass. See the "Awesome" seciton.)
The Good:
Scallop Ceviche.
Seaweed Salad.
Fresh Mozarella Pesto.
Kobe Beef Sirloin (Flavorful but not tender.)
The Awesome:
Mashed Sweet Potatoes (With Ginger and Orange)
Bluenose (They prepared it in various ways. I had 3 helpings!)
House-Cured Bacon (Think Smoked Pork Belly! YUM!)
Smoked Trout (It was amazing.)
Salmon Nigiri (It was REALLY good. Definitely NOT Buffet Sushi Quality.)
It was overall an impressive spread. But the price is high, and it wasn't the supreme perfection that would make me not want to experience the Wynn, Carnival @ Rio, or Cravings @ the Mirage.
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