Nothing says Vegas excess like endless mounds of shrimp and prime rib. Until recently,
The Mirage's buffet was one of the higher priced in town, but also one of
the most reliable in terms of food quality. It's been eclipsed in the former category,
but still holds true in the latter. Like most local buffets, flavors tend
toward the middle-of-the-road--but at least here the road is a broader one.
The ubiquitous carving station is complimented by a fajita station, an Asian station,
and a pasta station. The pasta station features made-to-order sauces, starting
with either a cream or tomato base. Note the standout salad bar, which
features surprises like hummus, baba ghanou, and couscous, plus a variety of veggie-intensive
dishes. And there's gefilte fish, which is not something commonly
seen on a Vegas buffet. Put your plate-loading emphasis on the salad bar, with
some selections from the aforementioned special stations. The already peeled
shrimp was very fresh. They also have a great salad bar. Desserts are better than
the foam-rubber average, including bread pudding, chewy peanut-butter cookies,
and an unexpectedly intense chocolate mousse. |
