When I think of Las Vegas I usually think of cheap food in mass quantities. This is ideal for me because I am on a budget and have a big appetite. Quality, on the other hand usually comes at a price. By this I mean I can eat all the mediocre food I want to cheap, but to enjoy the most quality, I need to visit one of the pricier establishments.
The last time I visited Vegas, I learned that there are exceptions to every rule. The Market Street Cafe in the California Hotel and Casino is cheap without sacrificing quality.
Simple white fish can be a very bland and boring dish. It takes a great deal of skill to make this into a meal to enjoy. Up until this point, I have only had good white fish at restaurants on the pricier side over $20 an entree. I still decide to order the $7.95 white fish (called Butterfish at this establishment).
What arrived was a generous piece of white fish not over-cooked with a unique sauce in just the right proportion to add a quality flavor, but not cause you to forget the fish. On the side was plenty of steamed vegitables and rice.
The unanimous remarks at the table was that it tasted like a home-cooked meal.
Although this was not “all you can eat” it is still a generous portion for a heathy appetite.
If you are in Vegas and short on cash, but still want a good meal, take a trip downtown to the California Hotel and Casino and visit the Market Street Cafe. Not only is there quality food for a good price, but there is some great gambling down there too.
Jason
