My friend and I were starving after checking in. She had a hard time with her flight, so we decided to just try out the
Sahara Buffet. When we walked in, the dining area was half empty. I attributed that to the Sahara being less popular than the newer hotels. You pay as you enter. I liked being able to charge my meal to my room. It was $8.99 for dinner for each person.
We selected a table then began our search for dinner. My friend went first as I watched her 3-year-old son. We played with his Thomas the Tank train set. After she returned with her food, I set off in search of edibles. Unfortunately, I didn’t find most of the food appetizing to me. I was not in the mood for the meat dishes that I saw. I didn’t want the pastas, pizzas, or soups. I ended up with pork loin, pasta salad, mashed potatoes, and a slice of peach cobbler. The salad looked wilted, so I avoided it altogether. I drank water and iced tea. I went back for a couple of sweets, but after that, I was full. I didn’t even enjoy my meal.
The atmosphere of the place was somber. It was as if everyone was disappointed with the food. People generally ate to fill their stomachs then leave. No one looked very excited. It feels like that in a lot of places in Vegas, though. Perhaps some of the folks were on a losing streak.
The Sahara Buffet is open 7 AM – 10 PM every day. I don’t recommend this place. Save your money and eat somewhere else.