Case: This is the best buffet in Downtown Vegas.\n\nThere are better buffets on the strip, they cost a little more and are of a much higher quality. But for downtown, this is pretty good and a good value. Comparing it to the Strip is not fair. Compare it to the Main Street Station buffet and it is amazing. \n\nCompare it to the Nugget's own Carson Street Cafe (a place that has gone downhill) and the buffet is amazing.
Classification: triliteralness


Case: This place is horrible!  Granted, some of the suites there are nice and luxurious, but the customer service was horrible! I stayed at the hotel and made reservations for one room with double beds that was non-smoking.  When I tried to check-in they said they didn't have any rooms with double beds available!\n\nBecause I was with my friends, we couldn't just get a king size bed, so I had to wait at the front desk for a long time and then a double room finally became available, and I took it.  Unfortunately, when I arrived in the room, you can smell the cigarette smoke right away.  Apparently, the guy gave me a smoking room!  After calling the front desk about this, they said they couldn't give me a non-smoking double bed room.  After some complaining, they said they finally just got one that should be ready soon and that I would need to call them back in 30 minutes.  Long story short, it took me 1.5 hours and 4-5 phone calls to the front desk to finally get me that room they said would take 30 minutes.  \n\nAfter this experience, I don't think I will ever stay there again.  The Palazzo and Venetian are so much better with the price of their rooms and more importantly, their customer service.
Classification: symphysion


Case: We went to The Buffet on a week night at 7PM.  At 8PM we were still waiting in line!  it took around an hour to get our seats.\n\nOnce in the dining area, it was a really chaotic sight.  People rushing all around like it was their last meal.  It didn't feel as welcoming as it could have been.  However, it did appear pretty clean, as far as the floor and dining booths, seats and tables.\n\nThe food itself was another story.  It really looked picked through.  I don't think the staff did enough turning over the dishes, so they look fresh and maintained.  Serving utensils were left in and on the food at some stations.  I just felt the cleanliness level was not what you would expect for the Bellagio.\n\nThe food was just OK.  I wanted to really enjoy this buffet because everyone raves about it.  But I was not impressed by the flavors, selection and taste.  Nothing stood out.  The kobe steak was tough and the prime rib was not flavorful.  Salads, soups, sides were typical.\n\nLIKES: mash potatoes were pretty good, desserts were nice and were the cleanest part of the buffet, mini mac and cheese was not bad\n\nDISLIKES: the long wait, the flavors and taste of the food, the price.\n\nUnless you are completely hungry and not to worried about cleanliness and taste, then this is ok.  Otherwise, try a good sit down restaurant and order the best prime rib or steak.  It will be better to have a waiter and staff as well.\n\nWe won't be returning.
Classification: symphysion


Case: The Matolla Burger (13.50) was quite possibly the best burger I've ever had.  I ordered medium rare and it was juicy and cooked to perfection.  The two half-pound patties made quite the burger and the bun really couldn't handle it.  The burgers don't come with fries so I ordered them as well.  They give you a very large portion of fries and I was barely able to touch them after the burger.  The fries (2.75) were very crispy and some of the best I've had like others have said.\n\nThere isn't a lot of seating but we arrived at just the right time as it quickly filled up around 5 on Saturday after we sat down.  It would've been difficult had we arrived a little later.  The whiskey list was impressive, of course, but the draft list was not on quite the same level as some other places in South Side.  The special was $2 Saranac Pumpkin Ale though, so I couldn't complain about that.
Classification: triliteralness
Classify the following: When I saw their signature Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles platter on a Las Vegas television show one night I knew I had to try this.  As my buddies stopped into the Imperial Palace casino to throw away a little more cash I decided a mid day feast was in order.  I imagined this place would get pretty crowded, but at 4:30 in the afternoon on a weekend this restaurant was surprisingly empty.\n\nMy buddies later told me they were concerned that a huge meal a day before the marathon would hamper their performance.  I'm a slower runner than they are though so my only concern was to finish the race and have fun doing it.\n\nBack to the restaurant I was greeted and offered a seat at the bar or a table.  I noticed an attractive vixen sitting alone at the bar so I decided I was going to go there and offer her a bit of companionship.  As I sat comfortably into my seat I couldn't help but notice this dainty young lady was eating from two giant platters of food.  She acknowledged my presence, turned to me, smiled, greeted me and told me she's a dancer and hadn't eaten all day.  Don't mind my stare, lady!  I'm not checking out your perfect physique, but I do have an eye on the humongous burger on your plate.  Wait!  Do all showgirls eat like this?\n\nI finally picked up my menu.  They offer fresh squeezed fruit juices in 10 ounce and 20 ounce glasses so I went with a fresh tangerine juice, but I'm sitting at a bar, and how does one not have a beer when they're sitting at a bar?  I selected a Pyramid Apricot Wheat Ale (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/f4x1YBxkLrZg652xt2KR5g?select=I1ZZCzT_lKHJ_YthVtc-Cw) and ice water knowing all to well I needed to stay hydrated for the run ahead.\n\nI took a quick glance at the food menu although I knew exactly what I wanted to try the minute I walked into the restaurant.  I selected the Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles.  The service here was outstanding.  Every time the bartender left his station he'd return and give me an update on my food.\n\nI had a crappy camera with me at the time, but this is what I had (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/f4x1YBxkLrZg652xt2KR5g?select=BagiL1VmvJTeDz_CIsty3w).  It's two huge chicken breasts partial bone attached battered and fried and sitting on an angle atop four squares of bacon-stuffed Belgian waffles drizzled in hot maple syrup.  That's right.  The waffles are stuffed with crispy bacon (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/f4x1YBxkLrZg652xt2KR5g?select=t2IoUrYE-c7cIHRBxkk6ow)!\n\nThe weight of the two chicken pieces quickly gave way to gravity as they fell onto the plate.  The chicken breast was amazingly juicy and the crispy batter was well seasoned.  The waffles were fluffy and chewy and I hadn't even gotten to the crispy bacon yet.  This signature dish definitely lived up to its hype.  This was outstanding.  I had to sit awhile after nearly finishing that entire platter.\n\nThe dancer did better than I did taking what little food she left in a to-go box.  As she turned, smiled and bid me farewell I couldn't help but notice how gracefully she walked out the door.  I was so stuffed you might have been able to tip me over on my side and rolled me out the door!\n\nLas Vegas dancer or not, this time next year at 4:30 in the afternoon I will be back!