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Reviewer: Foodnut.com Bally's Sterling Brunch 3645 Las Vegas Monorail Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 967-7999 |
Why did we dine here? – The Bally’s Sterling Brunch Buffet is the one Vegas buffet that has been on our hit list for many years. We had not stayed over on a Sunday in Vegas for years.. Finally we got a chance during Defcon, which happened to be in the same hotel. How convenient.
Since 1981, this high end buffet has been the goto splurge. The Sterling was complimentary to high rollers when it opened! The buffet actually closed when the Bally’s Steakhouse shut. It was resurrected when BLT Steak took over the location. BLT took the idea of a high end buffet and kicked it up a notch. Many of the items in the buffet are in their normal menu.
$90 buys you pure gluttony. Extra $5 off for Total Rewards Members. Signup for free. 50% off for kids.
Summary – Excellent buffet, high quality but expensive.
Insider Tip – Make Reservations
Cuisine – International
Location – Las Vegas, Bally’s Hotel
Decor, Vibe – Bally’s Sterling Brunch is situated inside the BLT Steak restaurant. Modern steakouse decor with a bar area up front. This is a cozy small restaurant, not a massive buffet like other Vegas hotels.
Food Pictures
Champagne is a good quality French Perrier – Jouet, roughly $50 a bottle. Also complimentary Sake.
Chilled Seafood:
Large Blue Point Oysters, Jonah crab claws, poached Jumbo shrimp. Not exactly extensive.
Check out the Singapore Ritz Carlton buffet and their outrageous shell fish selection.
Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs
Cold Appetizers and Salads:
Assorted Sushi – Very sad selection.
Antipasto Plate
Artisan Cheese Plate
BLT Vegetable Salad – Forget the healthy stuff..
Fresh Berries & Sliced Seasonal Fruit
Yogurt & Granola Parfait – Well done small glasses.
Toy Box Tomatoes, Cheese & Balsamic Dressing
Scottish Smoked Salmon
American Amia Caviar with Blinis – Good stuff that everyone was quickly taking.
BLT Caesar Salad
Proscuitto Eggs Benedict
Steak Eggs Benedict
Lobster Eggs Benedict
Belgian Waffles, Macerated Berries, Lemon Zest
Lobster Bisque – Very creamy.
Brunch Buffet:
Omelets & Farm Fresh Eggs – Cooked to Order Including their Famous Lobster, Cognac & Boursin Cheese Omelet
Mozzarella & Pesto Frittata
Bread Pudding Fresh Toast, Carmelized Bananas – Well done.
Split Lobster Tail, Cognac Jus – These were HUGE and excellent. Easily $50 elsewhere. We noticed one guy ate 6 of them.
Roasted Fingerling Potato & Chorizo Hash in their own little metal pots.
Grilled Asparagus
Lemon Rosemary Airline Chicken Breast
Grilled Filet Mignon was tiny 2 bite portion on a mini metal skillet
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Roasted Pork Sausage (Large)
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Wild Rice, Beurre Blanc individual portions
Cheddar & Chive Biscuits with Country Gravy. Chive & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes also individual portions.
Belgian Waffles
Lobster Ravioli
Roasted Garlic & Chive Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Carving:
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef – Also very good. Real deal, not some cheaper meat.
Chimichurri Crusted rack of Lamb – Very good quality lamb with no gaminess.
Neuske Slab Bacon – Not sure why Vegas likes this.
Massive popovers are delivered to your table.
Desserts:
Extensive dessert selection formed into bite size morsels including cakes, macaroons, cupcakes, creme brulee, meringue, pies, puddings, cookies, candy, cake pops etc. No gelato or ice cream
Don’t forget to ask for a coffee or cappuccino.
Service – Bally’s Sterling Brunch had above average service. The waiter was around to help with drinks. We did have to do some flagging to get plates taken and drinks ordered.
Value – Pricing is on the extreme side, but you do get quality.
Alternatives – Nearby buffets of this caliber are lacking. Caesars Bacchanal Buffet is good but not at this level.
Verdict – Bally’s Sterling Brunch is one of the best Vegas buffets. The venue is modern and Food quality is high. Their strongest areas are caviar, lobster tail, steak and desserts.
Buffets in Asia take this concept to another level. Check out our reviews of the Ritz Carlton Singapore Sunday Brunch buffet and the Conrad Hong Kong Sunday Brunch.
Do you agree with our review? Have you found other similar restaurants that are better?
Restaurant Map:Bally's Sterling Brunch Overall Rating: 
(Excellent
Come Back? 
| Food Rating: | (Excellent) |
| Service Rating: |  (Very Good) |
| Atmosphere Rating: | (Very Good) |
| Value Rating: | (Very Good) |
Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Below/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary
| Alcohol: | Beer, Wine |
| Attire: | Casual |
| Parking: | Valet |
| Reservations: | Yes |
| Prices: | $90 |
3 Comments
picky vicky
October 4, 2015 at 10:14 pmHave you tried tsar Nicoli caviar? Or done a taste comparison of austrailian/maine/California lobster tails? If so, you might adjust your enthusiasm and review of these items.
Foodnut.com
November 14, 2015 at 11:21 pmIt’s a buffet and its in America, not French Laundry. If there is a better buffet, please do tell.
Dyan
January 23, 2018 at 11:48 amI did not see any other children. There was no special or discounted price for children. We did not get a discount for our Diamond Total Rewards memberships. I also see that they food is now different from what you have pictured. I heard it slid down in quality, but since I did not eat there before, I felt what I did eat was worth the price, as my dining companion was not drinking, I was given more than their share of the champagne too. 😉 I did not even try the Bloody Mary Bar.