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Offered at the caviar bar weekends at the Bellagio Buffet are (from left) salmon roe, American caviar and tobiko caviar from flying fish.
Friday, March 8, 2013 | 6 p.m.
After a couple weeks testing the water, the caviar bar at the Bellagio Buffet is here to stay.
"If we wouldn't have it here this weekend, people would complain," said Frank Ortiz, assistant buffet chef.
Diners can choose from black American sturgeon caviar, red flying fish tobiko caviar or salmon roe. All are available Fridays and Saturdays during regular buffet hours, 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and are included in the $37.99 dinner price.
The Bellagio added the caviar bar to try to keep pace with its competitors. Caesars Palace recently debuted a new buffet and the Aria renovated its buffet.
Although buffets are all you can eat, the chefs recommend that customers take the caviar in small bites. To help novices, the chefs serve an appropriate amount on blinis and mini-waffles with traditional accompaniments such as chopped egg, red onions, chives or creme fraiche.
"We do have some people who come up with a bowl and want us to fill it up," Ortiz said. "But we like to respect the integrity of the dish."
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights.
Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano's Picasso and Le Cirque from the renowned Maccioni family.
Bellagio is home to an impressive collection of luxury retailers including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Breguet, Prada, Fred Leighton, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Hermès and OMEGA.
A world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning “O” by Cirque du Soleil, a luxurious spa and salon, dynamic nightlife at The Bank, Hyde Bellagio and Lily Bar & Lounge and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio experience.
I wouldn't want to be the guy cleaning up the bathrooms at the all-you-can-eat.
That might be fish eggs... But that isn't caviar.
Only in Vegas ... :D What's Next? All-You-Can-Drink Dom Perginon for 99$ ?
@Treasure: Definitly not Caspian Sea Sturgeon Eggs, a.k.a Caviar, however fish eggs (from salmon, etc.) besides a fine and rich buffet should also be nice, for 38$ ...
Real caviar has to be blessed by a rabbi.
Phew! Good to know we've got our priorities straight!