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Sterling Brunch
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
3645 Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: The Strip
(702) 967-7999
- Hours:
Sun 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
118 reviews for Sterling Brunch
Review Highlights
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"Oh yeah, unlimited Perrier Jouet champagne." In 11 reviews -
"I must have eaten my $85 worth alone in caviar." In 58 reviews -
"...shrimp cocktail, jumbo king crab legs, fresh raw oyster..." In 18 reviews
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118 reviews in English
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Review from Odette C.
5/19/2012
$85 price tag but you know what, a bottle of Champagne here would cost us this much. Combine with a couple rounds of Sturgeon caviar and we're all set. Everything else is bonus. Having said that the remainder of the menu as follows:
Sushi, forget it waste of time. Just ask for the caviar.
Oyster, not very good. ok to skip
Smoke Salmon average
Crab claws, sweet fresh. Good choice
Huge prawns, fresh Good choice
Lobster bisque Good choice
Imported cheese, pricey Good choice
Broiled Maine lobster, better than your average cruise lobster tail Good choice
Rack of Lamb, excellent Must eat
Filet mignon Good choice
Prime Rib, juicy nice quality Good choice
Lobster, Cognac & Bousin cheese omelet Excellent choice
Banana Foster yummy high calorie choice
Try not to get too drunk to enjoy the food. Pace yourself for a 2 hour dining experience. -
Review from lan n.
Fountain Valley, CA
Updated - 5/7/2012
update:
They have a very nice and attractive dark haired hostess when I went this past weekend (adios Evil Eva). My experience this time was so much better.
The cashew nut crusted sea bass was unbelievably good.
The roasted lobster tails can be a bit dry.
Price is now 90 bucks a person.
Service ( we had Lorena) was not too friendly but was pretty efficient
(This lady patron dressed in white attire for some reason decided to grace us with her presence. She went from her table to our table, stood in the corner and blew her snotty, wet mucous- y nose for a good 2 minutes (AT LEAST). It was so loud and disgusting and it was totally wet-sounding. Dude, why not do that in the restroom or do it at your own dang table you sicko!). Good thing we were just about done eating. Manners lady, manners.)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/8/2010
I just went there with my sister Boney this past Sunday. Food was AWESOME and so was our waiter.… Read more »
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Review from Linda C.
4/3/2012
I was here before the inflation!! haha. It was expensive then... It's ridiculous now! haha.
4* for this fact: where else can you get all you can eat lobster tails, crab, lamb, prime rib, caviar, oysters, shrimp, mimosas,breakfast etc....Anything you can think of, they probably have.
Buffet is only on Sundays! Was pretty busy when I went, maybe make reservations (if u can).
For me a one time thing! Unless I win big in Vegas! lol. -
Review from Christine B.
Parker, CO
5/8/2012
Old school Vegas ambience is very cool.....service was the best we had in Vegas and the buffet albeit not quite as elaborate as I expected was was very good. Prime rib was excellent, lamb was excellent, king crab was excellent, lobster was excellent and not the teeny tiny tails I expected. The bottomless champagne/mimosas was very nice and they werent afraid to keep your glass FULL at every opportunity.
Arrived for brunch at 10am on Sunday and it didnt get crowded til 11:30 as we were leaving. Such a great experience and just splurge, its worth the money. -
Review from diane b.
North Las Vegas, NV
4/30/2012
Took some out of town friends and had a great time! All the food that others have listed was there plus they had sea bass and veal piccata which were delicious. We sat close to the champagne/waiters station so we couldn't drink fast enough-a few sips and the waiters were filling it right back up again. I think our party of 4 probably drank 3 bottles. Hard to tell with the constant re-filling. We stayed for 2 1/2 hours. We'll have to go earlier next time since they were breaking the buffet down when we left!
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Review from Michelle E.
Las Vegas, NV
2/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yelp Challenge! Started 8/20/2011 (17 of 365).
1 star = for the environment. If you want to go to brunch in an old school Vegas atmosphere, I suggest you go to Sterling Brunch at Bally. It has that feel good environment like you were living here in the olden days.
2 stars = Bottomless lobster tails; and big ones too! If you love Lobster tails, then I highly recommend you come here. It is seafood galore here, and there is quality you can definitely taste. The brunch not only has lobster tails, but it has crab legs, king crab legs, huge shrimp, fresh oysters (and really fresh to taste), and yummy caviar served at the sushi station. I like to cut up the lobster tail and put it in my lobster bisque; mmm so good!
3 stars= Bottomless mimosas are a huge plus with real champagne, from Champagne, France!
4 stars = Wait staff here, and the chefs behind the brunch bar are super nice and friendly.
5 stars = Breakfast. Can't have brunch w/ out the breakfast. They have belgian waffles, eggs benedict, eggs cooked the way you like, and other options that I'm sure will please anyone's taste buds!
Not to mention, they have a crepe station and will even add rum! Dessert station is a little rusty with little selection, but from what little they have, tastes good!
This is a brunch you have to try if you come to Vegas. Put it on your bucket list; you won't regret it!Listed in: GREAT EATS IN LAS VEGAS, Best Brunch in Las Vegas!
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Review from Edgar T.
San Bruno, CA
4/26/2012
Really don't know what the hype is about this place. I've seen much better all you can eat brunch places for similar or lesser price.
Let me start with black caviar - it is not Beluga and as such it looks and tastes completely different and for those who never had black caviar before it would be an awful experience to try this caviar. Believe me I was born in Russia and know my black caviar :-).
Second most advertised thing for the buffet is lobster tails - well they were so dry that nor butter or lemon could bring them to life.
Hence, the two things I really wanted to attend this place for were awful. Without caviar and lobster tails this buffet should not cost more than $45 and we paid $90 for what the called "caviar" and supper dry lobster tails. -
Review from Jasmine W.
Milpitas, CA
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Overall, it is a pretty good experience. Our server was super nice, attentive, and funny. The unlimited champagne was great, and I totally feel that I got what I paid for. They serve lobster tail, king crab legs, lamb, oyster, pre-cracked stone crab claws (which is my favorite there), and caviar. I didn't see the caviar on any food station, but our server just brought it to our table when I asked him. They also have a pretty decent selection of dessert with fresh made-to-order crepe. Their only kind of ice cream - vanilla ice cream - is so yummy, and they make it in house with real fresh vanilla bean according to the server at the dessert station.
However, I am really not into their signature dish - lobster tail. They were over cooked and too dry. The lamb was nothing special, and it was also over-cooked for me. I didn't even get close to their sushi station because the sushi there didn't look fresh at all. I guess in the end, it is still a buffet even though the final bill ended up to be $110 per person. One time experience here is probably good enough for me. -
Review from Jemmie W.
1/23/2012
Is any brunch worth $85? Depends. If you are a meat and potatoes person, no brunch is worth more than $20 or so.
Sterling Brunch has, among the usual mundane brunch items, sturgeon caviar, lobster tails, Chilean sea bass, quality prime rib, and unlimited champagne. Honestly, even with all that, is it $55 better than the Bellagio Buffet's weekend champagne brunch at $30? Probably not.
Sure, you can go up to the caviar server 25 times and eat enough sturgeon caviar to put a dent in the world's sturgeon population, but then you have broken down a brunch experience into an economic ROI (return on investment) exercise and taken all the joy out of an entertainment endeavor.
So Sterling Brunch is good, and even somewhat unique, but it's not $85 good and it's not $55 better than Bellagio Buffet's weekend champagne brunch, which is the gold standard, in my opinion. But you've invested several days and hundreds or thousand of dollars going to Vegas and you just blew $500 at the Blackjack table in an hour, so what's another $85? -
Review from Carmen L.
Denton, TX
Food of the gods!! This brunch is "I killed my husband and I'm on death row and this is my last meal" incredible!! I saved myself and limited my selection to the caviar, oysters, crab claws and jumbo shrimp...all with French champagne! I love this brunch...I will never be in Vegas on Sunday and not go to this brunch. $90 is nothing for this brunch...it is worth it! I lost count after she opened the 13th bottle! The service is the standard for which all restaurants should be measured!
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Review from Edwin L.
4/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is nothing short of food heaven. Lobster tails, caviar, sushi, oysters, lamb, prime rib, Alaskan crab, bottomless French Champagne. The exquisite food and champagne never end at Bally's Sterling Brunch every Sunday from 9:30-?. You serve yourself so you can narrow your focus to lobsters tails and eat 10 if you want. I can't imagine better food, ambiance, or service at any brunch anywhere in the country. At $90 a person, it's not cheap, but if you can afford it, you should go!! I don't ever plan on being in Vegas on Sunday and not going to this brunch. Make reservations. Ambiance-5 stars, Service-5+ stars, Food-5+ stars, Value-5+ stars.
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Review from Simone V.
West Covina, CA
My cousin goggled the top buffet spots in Vegas and Sterling's came up as the #1 brunch buffet. We were a little hesitant because it was about $100 a person, but the hostess told us to check out the selection of food they offer and allowed us to scope out the place. That was a hook, line, and sinker! After opening a few of the chaffing dishes and seeing those lobster tails and king crab legs... we were in!
Their lobster tails were big not like Rio's seafood buffet. I think they were even bigger than what I've eaten at various 5 star steakhouses. Anyhow, bottomless fillet Mignon, prime rib, king crab legs, oysters in a half shell, sea bass, lamb chops, lobster tails, caviar, and champagne
I would have done a full 5 stars, but I wasn't a fan of their sushi selection. It didn't taste fresh to me. And their dessert bar wasn't the best I've had. I didn't get a chance to eat their crepes, but yes, they were freshly made by a waiting chef.
Other than that, service was excellent. With the hefty price tag, I'm not sure if I can be a regular on this, but once in a while is fine and for me it's worth every penny and a must try in Vegas! -
Review from Tim H.
1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
King crab legs, lobster tails, champagne, caviar, oysters...it's all "meh" here. Pretty overrated. Lobster was a little overcooked, oysters were just okay, and how much caviar can one person really eat.
Service was on point.
Ambiance is pretty old school with a pinch of depressing.
Most of the people here are old white folk.
You're better off saving the ~$100 per person and going to Wicked Spoon (in my opinion, the best buffet for the value)! -
Review from Lila H.
2/7/2012
Maybe I didn't come hungry enough?
We both could only eat 1 plate each and drank a little champagne.
The lobster tails and steak were good but nothing too extraordinary.
Plus the dessert selection they had were not my favorite.
I like Wicked Spoon better. -
Review from Phuc B.
San Jose, CA
5/7/2012 1 photo
not bad at all, not an expert on caviar or anything, but I kilt a lot of it!
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Review from Jay D.
Gilbert, AZ
12/12/2011
Excellent Food! Excellent Service!
Yes it's costly $85 but you can have lobster tail, king crab legs, prime rib, sushi,caviar, oysters along w the usual buffet fare. Definitely treat yourself !
Plus unlimited champagne.
Make a reservation! -
Review from Mark W.
11/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
An $85 Sunday Brunch?! The Sterling Brunch truly is the Sunday Brunch buffet done perfectly. A good but limited selection (compared to the other Sunday brunch buffets in other casinos), but everything is done and done perfectly. Good bottomless Champagne (yes, really from Champagne), excellent appetizers (colossal olives, Tiger Shrimp, Crab Legs, excellent sushi, cavier), and surf and turf better than many steak houses (I had a giant and tasty Australian lobster tail). Our waiter, Jason, provided outstanding service as did the rest of the staff.
An excellent dessert selection (make sure you have the pumpkin shooter!). And a cappuccino to boot.
This is a Sunday brunch done right and first class all the way. -
Review from Vincent K.
San Francisco, CA
3/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you ever come up big at the craps table, and feelin like you could afford a $100 meal, just stick with the nice steak houses or sushi spots. You don't need to waste it on Sterlings. At what's raved as the best buffet on the strip, its probably more like best wasted money on the strip. For $60 at the Wynn buffet and the rest on black may offer you a higher return.
I mean its hard to justify a $95 bill. btw, its $95 regular, but if you have a Total Rewards Card, you get a discount starting at $85 so GET IT if you choose to come here. But then there are 4 things that you can appreciate by dining here.
1. The service. The gentlemen tell great stories and provide excellent service. They'll even talk about the different celebrities that have made there way into the restaurant and who is approachable and who just prefers to be left alone. They can even get your food for you if you wish.
2. The place has that old style baller status feel. If you've gone to the old timer steakhouses with the stripe walls and brown booths, you'll know what I'm talking about. It's like you could picture the 1920s mafia and gangsters just smoking their cigars chilling.
3. The caviar. Sturgeon Caviar at a buffet? Unheard of. But get as much as you can (the lady limit me at my 3rd approach) and just smear that goodness on everything you see on our plate.
4. The champagne. Pierrer Jouet or Moet is not your typical Korbel or cheapo champagne. And the best part is....they'll constantly fill it up if you're the thirsty type.
That's it. Those four things are the only things I enjoyed and perhaps tried my best to make good of that money spent. Other than that, everything else sucked. -Crab claws - not fresh, small, hard to open, barely any
-Oyster - tiny, but edible
-Crab cake - too filling and nothing special
-Lobster Tail - yes, the first 2 were good, but then you get sick of it and it's just a pain to try and eat more.
-Prime rib - ironically as a steakhouse, this piece of sad dried up London Broil looking thing even looked depressing. I had a small bite, and regretted it.
-Lamb Rack - If only you could just eat the rare part and discard the rest because everything else around that was over salted and too fatty.
-Tiger jumbo shrimp - too much isn't good for you.
-Sushi - what was I thinking.
So there are a ton of bad stuff, but if you focus on the good, maybe you can see it being worth it. But for the variety and somewhat upscale buffet, I'm glad I tried it.Listed in: AYCE
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Review from Cameron K.
Houston, TX
9/21/2011
Good Brunch, expensive but good
We had Sunday Brunch at Bally's in April and it was good. If you go, do 2 things:
1) Make a reservation
2) Ask to be seated in the area where Jason is the waiter. Our waiter was not the best, not even close. Jason will take care of you.
The brunch does have fresh caviar, sushi, King crab legs and lobster. You have to ask for the Caviar and Sushi. They won't bring it out to you automatically. Try the champagne and get lots of it. It's french champagne and it's the GOOD stuff. We must have drank at least 2 bottles of champagne while we there. We came out stuffed and buzzed, exactly like we wanted to.
I would reccomend doing this just one time...just to say you've done it. -
Review from Steph P.
10/31/2011 2 photos
I love Sterling Brunch, but I also hate Sterling Brunch! If you're in the mood to be spoiled and indulge in the very best of the best, this is your place. However, I must caution you to not plan anything for the rest of the day or the next day for that matter. We partook yesterday and this morning I awoke feeling like a total zombie from the free flowing Perrier Jouet, lobster, crab, lamb, steak, caviar. They have every decadent piece of food within imagination and then some.
Feast like royalty. Stay as long as you like. Our party of 6 was too full to continue eating, but we sat and had a great time drinking champagne and chatting for hours. The service is truly wonderful; your glass never reaches half full and you rarely notice the service even though they are paying close attention to your every need.
Truly the brunch of a lifetime. In a city known for stiff competition for Sunday brunch there isn't a single one that even comes close to Sterling Brunch. There are plenty of great brunches out there, but most of them cut their expenses on the champagne. Not this one, generously poured Perrier Jouet! -
Review from Daniel K.
Mountain View, CA
11/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
There isn't too much bad to say about this place. Almost everything was fantastic.
Only gripes is that all the food wasnt labelled and it seems like some things are intentionally hidden like the caviar. -
Review from Adolfo L.
7/1/2011
Where to start? Well, how about we start a list? All you can eat:
- Steamed King Crab
- Lobster Tails
- Snow Crab Claws
- Shrimp
- Raw Oysters
- Caviar
- Sashimi
- Sushi
- Prime Rib
- Rack of Lamb
- Roasted Beef Tenderloin
- Crab Cakes
- Cheeses
- Fruits
- Desserts
- Pierrer Jouet Champagne
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
I'm not sure if I missed anything. If I did, that means I didn't eat it. I think it's worth more towards a $60 price point rather than the $85 they charge, but I can't think of ANY other buffet with such an impressive selection. Besides, I think I actually ate and drank $85 worth of food. I also must admit I would've been happy just with the champagne, king crab, lamb, and caviar.
If I had to gripe about one thing it would be the quality of the food. The sashimi could be from Todai, the lobster tails get rubbery if you don't get it fresh, some of the meats are overcooked. But hey, what do you expect?
MUST TRY: To eat everything... -
Review from Jeannette H.
Santa Clarita, CA
6/30/2011
Best brunch buffet ever! We always try to go to the Sterling Brunch when we are in Vegas (about twice a year) and it NEVER disappoints. Pretty much all the great reviews tell you what you need to know.
My favorite points about this brunch: 1) high quality and delicious food (I despise having a plethora of choices just to find out that the food sucks - uh Wicked Spoon); 2) great quality champagne; 3) smooth, discreet and professional service; 4) the intimate and unhurried ambiance of the place, despite the fact that it is a buffet.
For the quality of the food, drinks and service, I think the price of this buffet is a value! I always go with my family (hubby and two sons), but next time I think I need to go with my girlfriends who love to eat and take our time and enjoy this incredible buffet! -
Review from Nicole F.
Honestly, I've had better for much less money. I remember going here as a kid and thinking that it would be impossible to even have the time to see all the food. I remember beautiful displays with sculptures. I got none of that when I came this past Sunday.
I honestly don't eat that many types of food so it wasn't worth the price for me. The only thing that made the meal worth the money paid is the amount of Pierre Jouet Champagne I drank. Besides that, I nibbled on some egg dishes, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, and desserts. My husband, on the other hand, stuffed himself with lobster tail and black caviar. He was so happy.
The eggs florentines were good. The seafood on display were enormous but didn't taste that great. The desserts were fancy and delicious but nothing special or would reel me in again.
I would have preferred a sit down environment and ordering a dish.Listed in: I drooled a little..., Best way to start your…
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Review from Mary Anne A.
Las Vegas, NV
2/22/2012
Great service,great food,,i will be back again ,been there twice already
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Review from Kaylyn L.
Las Vegas, NV
1/28/2012
Love this place. The lobster tails are HUGE!!!
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Review from Matt S.
Las Vegas, NV
5/3/2011 13 photos
Sterling Brunch is bombdotcom. Anyone ranking this 3 stars or less needs an intervention. This buffet is old-school Vegas at it's finest, allowing one to relax, loosen one's belt, and indulge gluttonously in some damn good eats and unlimited Perrier Jouet over several hours. My hypotheses for less than stellar reviews are as follows:
1. You are a tourist from BFE, who has no idea of really good eats. You exist on meat and potatoes, and any place where the selection is copiously larger, a lesser quality (ahem Bellagio, Rio, etc.), but presented well would've been just as acceptable;
2. Since this brunch is only on Sunday from 9:30-2:30 am in Bally's relatively small steakhouse, you are hungover, already sour from losing your ass at the casinos, and pissed you just spent $100-110 pp with tip when a $3.99 special at Denny's would've sufficed and given you extra spins on Megabucks before you go home;
3. For the price you expected every item to be a superstar. Earth calling Mars people... it's a buffet... not gonna happen.
Quick notes: (a) reservations are recommended, (b) service is impeccable (beverages are NEVER empty and you are expected to graze for hours), (c) tipping the Maitre d' a $20 will grab you prime time seating, (d) some items like lobster tails are best when they are brought out freshly cooked, (e) the layout is slightly different than it used to be, (f) muddling raspberries and blueberries in the champagne equals WINNING, and (g) items like espresso or special requests are easily handled by the waitstaff.
I didn't even get to sample everything I wanted to, but stars of the oral assualt my tastebuds performed were:
- Amazingly fresh fruit (kiwis and berries in the hizzle!!)
- Clam chowder (tastes like whoa)
- Filet Mignon (yes you can cut it with a fork with ease)
- Lobster tails (used to be half-lobsters - I prefer the tails)
- Rack of lamb (cooked to perfection)
- Mashed potatoes (next time I'm adding some lobster to mine)
- Eggs Benedict
- Cream Puff, fruit tart, chocolate mousse cup, mini lava cake
Sure there were some misses - it's a buffet. I was disappointed they were out of king crab legs and the crab claws and lobster bisque were just ok but whatever. Plenty of other goodies.
Verdict? It's a buffet - an expensive one. The steak is better at 5 star steakhouses, the seafood better at 5 star seafood places, etc... But overall for selection/quality? Yes please! My inner fat kid totally approves.
PS - Bonus points for zero screaming toddlers the several times I've been!! -
Review from Lawrence C.
Las Vegas, NV
8/22/2011
Definitely a Sunday brunch you should definitely hit up once a year!
Sterling Brunch has amazing service. The moment we came to check in, the host brought out Perrier Jouet champagne while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive.
The service is impeccable. You don't even notice them picking up your plates when they're complete. You won't be able to keep count how many glasses of champagne because they keep toppen it off. Maybe even look into booking a room or have a DD ready if you plan to drink properly.
Onto the food - defniitely stay away from the greens and the carb's until you've loaded up on seafood and meats. I enjoyed the belgiam waffles with fresh rasberry sauce but that wasn't until plate 5 or 6.....
For the seafood and meats -- I wish they could serve more rare choices of meats but it was still delish. The lobster was cooked well but thought it could use a little seasoning. Still - lobster tails AYCE is INSANITY. There is a plethora of raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, king crab legs, snow crab claws, sushi/sashimi, and CAVIAR.
we were there from 11am to 4pm, the last table....muhahahahahahaah
They also had a locals $20 off promotion so came out to $65 per person before tax and gratutity. Be sure to make sure this discount is going on if you hit it up. -
Review from Andy K.
Las Vegas, NV
11/15/2011
Unfortunately my experience at the Sterling Brunch was not stellar.
Reservation/arrival: booking the reservation over the phone was pretty straightforward..until the agent TOLD me that she was going to put me on hold, half way through the booking? Thanks for asking! Checking in at the restaurant was pretty swift, we were seated within a few minutes. 3 stars here for what I would expect at a 3 star restaurant.
Food: the food selection is just like all the other reviews: caviar, lobster, lamb, prime rib... Etc. (ran out of oysters when I was there at 11 am). However, the food taste was mediocre at best. There wasn't anything where I felt was a must have. I would avoid the sushi, they were not freshly made and didn't look too fresh either. 4 stars here, best food selection in town, NOT prepared by gourmet chefs.
Service: I am very particular with service, but here's what I felt: I felt like our server Jason needed some elegance training courses. When we arrived, he immediately introduced himself and asked if we wanted champagne (yes!!). The ladies got their food and came back, I then got food and came back, but none of our drinks were here! When he finally returned, he did this back and forth act where he would reach across the table and pour some in each cup while waiting for the bubbles to settle. This caused the champagne to spill each time (due to lack of coordination) and simply looked bad. The back and forth thing went on for the rest of the meal. It took another 10 minutes to clear the extra set of plate settings that were on the table when we arrived. A bit into dining, I asked for a mimosa. He simply took my half DRANK orange juice and poured it into my half DRANK champagne... right in front of me. If restaurant management ever reads this.. Please!! Bring the customer a new glass! We also got the snow crab legs with a plate full of other food at some time, the legs were impossible to open by hand. We finished all the other food on the plate and finally had to ASK Jason for a crab leg cracker.
When I attempted to get lamb at the chef station, the chef was busy chatting with another staff member 10 feet from the station. When he finally turned his attention to me, he asked me what I wanted and then started chatting with another staff member! He finally remembered to serve me and then apologized "for getting distracted". This also happened to my girlfriend when she tried to get some lamb. Later on, my girlfriend also saw the manager and some staff arguing by the cold selection about melting ice? So unprofessional! 2 stars for the service, only because 1 star is saved for a mega disaster experience.
Overall, it did not meet my $85 expectations. Food selection was great, food quality was ok, service seriously sucked. -
Review from Hazel Q.
1/1/2011
I'm a fan, indeed. Especially of the fancy schmancy Perrier-Jouet champagne that kept on going and going. So, for those not in the know, this is a Sunday morning only brunch buffet at Ballys, and it comes with quite the pricetag: $85 per person (about $110/person after tax, tip and such). ...and it's by reservation, so you've gotta plan ahead.
And it is pretty fancy schmancy in there. Not in the modern, Wynn/Encore sorta way, but in the 1955 sorta way.. with waiters in white dinner coats and green striped wallpaper. The food selection is supposed to be amazing, and I concur (mostly), it wasn't bad.
Despite what my profile may say about lobster, the lobster here was actually my favorite thing. ...or maybe it was just the butter I doused it in. Either way, it was one tasty dish. I also tried caviar for the first time, and it wasn't bad, but nothin' to write home about.
There were crab claws, but not crab legs. There's filet mignon that you can get from the tray, but I recommend asking your waiter for them to cook some to order for you. Other than that, I had some delicious lamb chops, a delish pretzel roll and some pretty decent dessert.
The real highlight is the service. Even though the buffet is self-serve, our waiter was ON it. I never had an empty champagne glass, and he gladly got our filet mignons to order.
The ultimate test though... would I go again? Nope. It was worth an experience, but I'm pretty sure I'm just as satisfied (and probably because I'm not a huge lobster fan) with the Spice Market or Wynn buffets.Listed in: High Roller Vegas
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Review from Michelle E.
Bellevue, WA
4/25/2011
I decided to come here after all the great reviews, however after eating at their Easter brunch at $85 per person, I have to say, I've had better.
I'm not sure why this place gets such good reviews. I suspect they are mostly from those that like to get wasted on champagne, or have never gone to the Wynn, Bellagio, or Wicked Spoon buffets.
Here's why:
Ambiance: It's in the Bally's casino which is a bit older, think the difference between gambling at the Bally's casino vs. the Wynn or Bellagio - yes, the restaurant is old and the ambiance is awful. It's like a Sizzlers. Why pay $85 for lackluster ambiance?
Cold Food: They have caviar which I liked, however their sushi quality was less than acceptable. I could get fresher looking pieces at a good kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi place. For example, the seaweed on their rolls and sushi were mushy from probably being made and sitting there too long. Note their caviar is probably not the best quality out there as some guy was scooping it out of a big white plastic container the whole time. You would think this place would have the class to use a glass container, or pre-portion them out in the back and have them neatly placed.
Hot food: Lamb was good and they had the basic prime rib which you can find at other places. All the other hot food was just okay or below my expectations. Yes, they do have lobster tails, but they were over cooked and hard which means you can only really eat one or 2 unless you like rubbery seafood.
Service: Fair to Average depending on the person. For the price of this buffet you would think it would be 5 star stellar and professional service.
There is all you can drink champagne included in the price, but I only had one glass. You can go to other buffets and get a champagne add on for way less than $85 total, so don't bother coming here just to get drunk on champagne. It's not worth it.
In summary, save your money as it's not even worth trying once in your life. Go to the Wicked Spoon buffet or the Wynn. Even Ballagio's is better than this one for less.
The only thing that this place has that the others don't are (1) overcooked lobster tail (2) endless champagne included in the price (3) caviar. Save your money and go buy caviar at the store and you will come out ahead and thankful. -
Review from elita n.
Mountain View, CA
7/5/2011
I don't think I've ever felt more ripped off in my life.
I think it's one of the worse buffet and brunch I've ever had. Even the cheap buffet inside Harrah's is better than this (at least they have waffle cones!)
Even if I'm a whale of a gambler and get comp'd for this, I would have to think twice before stepping in.
Ambience: poor. flickering fluorescent light in one of the area
Seafood: meh. all the other hotel buffets are so much better/fresher. friend got sick after
Hot food: meh again.
Dessert: small selection and C quality compared to all the other buffets (Wynn, Belagio, etc)
i have no clue why anyone would go here when there's Wynn all those yummy buffets at half the price. The people who gave this place 4 or 5 stars seriously are not foodie's and must NOT have had the good buffets in vegas (or even just a nice brunch at Bouchon at Venetian!)
I have to admit, while other buffets are all similar in a good way and blur together in my head, this one was extra memorable because it was so bad.
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Review from Jeff H.
Cleveland, MO
6/29/2011
Outstanding Brunch and a great time.
The only limitations are those imposed by the buffet format - everything prepared and served beautifully. The service was great.
Definitely an "old school Vegas" feel. Something every Vegas fan needs to do at least once.
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Review from Wes C.
San Francisco, CA
4/16/2011
While the variety is some what limited, the quality of what they do have more than makes up for it. If you want huge variety in your buffet, go elsewhere. If you want all you can eat lobster tails, crab claws that are already cracked for you, rack of lamb, and unlimited bottles of good champagne, it doesn't get any better than this place.
Service was great. Our champagne flutes were always full. When I was at the meat cutting station asking for some lamb, the guy was like "how many pieces do you want". I don't recall ever being asked how much I want at any other buffet. They usually just give you some pathetically small serving and send you on your unmerry way. So I asked the dude for FIVE lamb chops, just to see his reaction. Unfazed, he delivered and it was delicious.
At around $100 per person, this place ain't exactly a screaming value. But after an entire rack of lamb, 5 lobster tails and an immeasurable number of crab claws, I gotta say, screw value. Best brunch ever. -
Review from Hion L.
Fullerton, CA
10/24/2010 1 Check-in Here
Sifting through all the reviews and food show hype, Bally's Sterling Brunch was pegged as probably the best Sunday brunch around. Located in the casino at the site of their steak house, the Sterling Brunch exudes a classy old-school style of dining. Their selection of items can only be described as no-frills with many of the classic brunch staples that have withstood the test of time and found almost everywhere.
But this is where the similarity with many other brunches ends. The caliber of items for an AYCE place is superior. Who offers unlimited lobster tail, filet mignon, and caviar, with bottomless Perrier-Jouet champagne?
They have the standard omelette station, crepe station, waffles, etc.
I don't want to go into an exhaustive listing so I will just point out some of the noteworthy things.
Australian rock lobster tail - you can pile it on, not just take one please
filet mignon - tender
casino clams
caviar - not sure which but not cheap kind, mildly salty and not too fishy
prime rib
rack of lamb - cooked perfect
seafood jambalaya
garlic truffle mashed potatoes
salmon egg benedict
seafood in puff pastry
couscous with tilapia
dessert bar - choc dipped strawberries, various cream desserts in glasses, choc brownie with peanut butter on a stick
Stay away from:
sushi - not so fresh and a bit fishy
crab claws - mushy
They have bacon and sausage but no eggs. Omelette bar though. No crab legs.
If you like to have a variety of different foods and novel offerings, this brunch may not be for you. There is no chocolate fountain either.
Service is impeccable. One server per two tables. Constant attention to your needs.
Nice change of pace to other Vegas buffets that tend to be a bit mediocre in quality.
PS - I have to share a conversation at the dessert bar with a girl, I'll call her Bimbo, and her friend. As she looks at the long stem choc covered strawberries, she remarks - OMG how do they do that!?
The dessert bar guy - Oh they dip it one chocolate and then drizzle the other one over, creating the stripes.
Bimbo - No, I meant the stems, how do they make them so long?
I then looked at the dessert guy and he was in shock. I was more than thrilled to help out.
Me - Oh, they don't create it. They just cut the strawberry with stem longer cuz it grows on a plant!
Bimbo - Wow. Who knew? (giggles)
What I would have liked to have replied - If you were a zebra, you would be the first to be eaten by the lions, but you're not. So please, do us all a favor and don't have any children unless they discover stupidity skips generations.Listed in: Vegas Foodie Tour, Gut Bustin LV Buffets
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Review from Jessica C.
East Bay, CA
8/23/2011
Date/Time: Sunday - 11am
Occasion: Sunday Champagne brunch with daddy and little brother
Party of: Three
Location: Inside the Sterling Steakhouse. Antiquated decor. Cute little servers running around in their tuxes. Clean and well-set up food stations.
Ordered: All you can eat/drink
Total incl gratuity: ~$320
After so much hype from my dad, it was finally time for me make my way to the highly acclaimed Sterling Sunday Brunch at Bally's. The pricetag is a little high but it includes all you can eat and drink champagne. I can't drink that much so I only finished off one glass of champagne. Disappointing...I know! However, I can definitely pack down the food! Seven lobster tails later, I was still stuffing myself with soup, waffles, prime rib, etc. :)
The selection of fine foods is impressive. They serve lobster tails, and I mean lobster tails. Not that dinky crawfish or mini-lobster they serve at some other buffets. I'm talking roasted, chunky, delicious lobster tails. What's also brilliant? They serve lobster bisque! You grab a lobster tail, shred up a few bites, and toss it into the bisque. Makes for a wonderfully delicious little starter. The amount of food they serve here is not vast however they focus on quality. It's well thought out and of course, well organized. The interior room is where they house their salads, fruits, cheeses, and iced seafood station, which included chilled oysters, shrimps, smoked salmon, mussels, stone crab claws, and sturgeon caviar. I seriously couldn't get enough of the caviar. It was delicious. Not overly salty like some I've had previously. I must have eaten my $85 worth alone in caviar! :)
In the main room, you can find a row of breakfast foods. Crisp strips of bacon, eggs benedict, freshly prepared Belgian waffles, ham, sausage, and an omelet station. I steered clear of the breakfast foods in fear of filling up my tummy too quickly. Opposite the breakfast line-up were more heartier items like steamed crabs legs, yukon gold mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and haricot verts, and different chicken and beef choices. Of course what buffet would be complete without the carving stations of prime rib, turkey, and lamb?
The mentionable list: the crab claws, lobster tails, oysters, waffle, caviar, the bacon, and selection of fresh raspberries and blueberries. Sweet by themselves or great to throw into your champagne. Their food deserves about four stars and service right on par with four stars as well. Service is not overly intrusive, but I have to be honest, I was expecting a little more from the type of place. There were a couple times our glasses were left empty until we waved someone down. Nonetheless, I'm pleased I finally got to try the ever so famous Ballys Sunday Brunch! -
Review from Matt M.
Updated - 6/6/2011 2 photos
I wish I could give Sterling 10 stars! This place is even better than you remember it!
Lobster was great, crab legs were delicious, filet was cooked perfect and the champagne was cold and limitless.
I can't even imagine going to Vegas without the Sterling Brunch. Perfection.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/16/2010
I read somewhere on here that this was the best brunch in North America. I can not argue with that… Read more »
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Review from Mona W.
Overhyped and not worth the price. For a $85 price tag you are supposed to be paying for gourmet food and champagne. Unfortunately a lot of the items on the menu ran out early. The caviar was long gone before I even start my meal. (Next time please don't give me a menu so I won't know what I can't have) I only sampled two oysters and one duck spring roll. Food running out 2 hours before the buffet is over is not acceptable. For the price they are charging, it is amazing how they can't afford to refill. I certainly hope it was just a fluke because of the busy Labor Day weekend. At least the champagne seem to be well stocked.
Food is good but it is still just buffet quality. Lobster tail was sitting in the heated tray for too long and became tough and chewy. Prime rib, filet mignon and the lamb chop were nice but not much better than those you can find at Bellagio or Wynn. Desserts were eye candy to look at but the taste was very disappointing. The quality of chocolate used in the dessert was pretty average. Definitely not gourmet at all. Most of the cakes were too sugary. The desserts were no where as nice as Bellagio's.
The champagne was good. Really good. They even served it at the lounge while you were waiting for your table. Reservation didn't seem to do anything at all. We still have to wait quite some time for the table. At least there were champagne. -
Review from Erin L.
Los Angeles, CA
4/27/2011
I can't say that I'm ever coming back here. I was quite disappointed, and left feeling a bit angry.
The menu sounded SO awesome, that I decided to pay the $85/person for brunch, even though I wasn't that hungry. But, the food did not match the menu description at all.
The filet mignon was overcooked and dry. The prime rib was better at Rio seafood buffet, the sea bass was dry and tasteless, and the crab legs were salty. Ok, the cavier was good. And, they had kiwis at the fruit bar. Oh, and can't forget about the free champagne (which gave me a headache). But all in all, just an underwhelming experience, especially for $85. -
Review from Timothy L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/18/2011
4.5 stars.
Was in LV during CES weekend. Thought this place would be packed so made a reservation for 9:30AM. Surprisingly, the place never got full. Would say 1/4 of the tables were still empty when we left around noon. Took our time stuffing our faces and washing things down w/ champagne!
A credit card was required when I made my reservation. Was informed that a penalty would be charged to the card if cancellations were not made before 3:00PM on Sat or if no show. Didn't ask how much the penalty would be. Thought this was kinda weird as I've never experienced this w/ any other restaurants. I mean... it's not like they'd refuse walk-ins..... Anyways, took it as the hotel reception's problem, (money hungry cuz the recession!?), nothing to do with the restaurant.
The PRO's:
-SERVICE! Waiter made me an emperor!! Never had to ask for refills on water, oj, nor champagne. Our waiter would pull out our chairs for us every time we made it back to our table, w/ dirty plates gone of course.
-LAMB CHOPS! My fav red meat in this meal. Medium - med. rare. Mint jellies on the side. Perfecto~
-KING CRAB LEGS! I'd take steaming hot legs over cold ones anytime! No fuss with the butter cooling/clumping up halfway. Props to our waiter for actually cracking each and every leg, wrapped in towel, with the handle of the table knife!
-LOBSTER TAILS! Like others said, only grab it when its fresh! Overcooked rubbery chewiness is a no no!
-CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES! HUGE! I mean MONSTROUS strawberries + chocolate. Nuff said!?
The SOSO's:
-CAVIER. Only have sevruga cavier. The small black roes. Cheaper and most abundant type out there. Although they were fresh.
-FRUITS. Think they could have up-ed a notch here. There's definitely more variety than other buffets, but quality just wasn't there. Sliced dragon fruits, tasteless papaya, and canned lychee in addition to the usual buffet bunch didn't quite make these fruits "exotic" either; which is what the waiter proclaimed them to be. Having figs were a plus imo though.
The CON's:
-PRIME RIB. No "lips" on any of the 3 roasts that they had! That's like having fried chicken w/o skin!! Other reviewers' pix had some better ones. Bad batch of roasts i guess. Choice grade at best.
-NO CRACKERS. I like to enjoy my cheese w/ crackers. Not used to eating brie straight up. Our waiter did grab some crackers from next door. Nabisco crackers... Thanks but no thanks.
Overall, the service and champagne masked all the disliking I had towards this place. Would come back only to share the experience with people who hasn't been here. Otherwise, rather drop my $85/pop at a non-buffet restaurant.
