where to go and what to see in Vegas

[DiceyPlay]

I'll be in Vegas next Tuesday (6/28) - Saturday. My motivation is to check out the WSOP and play in some of the ring games throughout Vegas. I'm a limit player and I'll probably not play higher then 6/12 (unless I'm feeling like I'm playing a good game). On my agenda is to check out the card rooms at the MGM and The Wynn. I'll also likely go to the Orleans to play 4/8 and to eat at their Oyster Bar (I remember that place was good eats, but pretty TOMish on the poker side).

Can you recomend any other places I should go? Either for eating or playing poker. I'm sure I'll see the Bellagio and Mirage. But where else? Should I go to Excalibur?

I think I'm a better than average player with a lot to learn. I'm not very good at game selection (I seem to be too lazy or just can't quite grasp how relevant it is).

Thanks,

-DP

[onegymrat]

Hi DP,

Food: I've always enjoyed Mikado at the Mirage. Simple japanese tepanyaki place, but I still like the look of the place and the food is excellent. Not sure if you're into buffets, but I think most of the strip casinos will have a nice one. Walk across to the Rio.

Play: Excalibur smells like a dirty ashtray. 4/8 & 8/16 are at the Bellagio. 6/12 at the Mirage. I didn't get a chance to see MGM, but I'm sure the others will vouch that it's a great looking room with the limits you like.

[MoneyFunnel]

Skip the Excalibur IMO.

MGM is great! I am not playing above 4/8 as of yet, but there was always a few 2/4 and 3/6 games going for me.
Eating (if you don't mind spenidng a bit)
Nobu at the Hard Rock
Wing Lei at the Wynn
Lawrey's on Flamingo East of the strip

My2Cents

[TheCroShow]

excalibur is pretty soft...and MGM's poker room is very nice with decent tunes in the background. i read one complaint in this section once before, someone grew tired of hearing this over and over again, "3-2-1 let's PPPPAAAAARRRRYAAAAY!!!" same song playing =p