Vacationing In Las Vegas

[Daxin]

My wife and I are going to Las Vegas. I am wondering if anyone out there can provide some suggestions on places to eat while we are there so I do not get sick.

Any other neat tips on stuff to do or shows to see would be welcome as well.

Thanks in advance to all...

[Daxin]

It's kind of wierd to be the first to reply ot my own thread, but here it goes,

I emailed the Excalibur hotel entertinment director, as we may want to see the dinner show "Tournament of Kings" (I think that's what it's called). ANyway, here is the response we got:

We can make you a Gluten Free Dinner. It is never a problem. You can call the F&B Administration office or ask the operator to page the Chef on Duty and your order will be taken. First, you will need to know the date you will be attending, time of show and your seating assignment. So, as soon as you get your tickets, you can call or if you wish, you may email me back and I will take care of it for you.

The standard Gluten Free meal is:

Garden salad with your choice of dressing

We can do a plain roasted Cornish game hen, or grilled chicken breast

Baked potato with butter and sour cream on the side

Fresh steamed broccoli

Fresh sliced fruit plate for dessert.

If you need to have any other changes due to diet restrictions, no problem. Just let us know.

After reading this, my wife even said she may order the gluten-free menu as it sounds yummy.

I think this is the best response I've ever received from someone when asking about anything to do with gluten-free foods in public.

Just wanted to share that with you all, as I have seen several posts here for dining in LV.

[Anonymousgurl]

How ironic, I was JUST going to post the same exact question! I'm going this weekend and I'd like to know if I can eat out at any casual restaurants

[Daxin]

From what I have now read and understand, ANY food service place in Vegas can/will adadpt anything to make it safe. Also, if you find yourself the concierge at your hotel, and let them know your dietary restrictions, and where you would like to go for a meal, they will make the arrangements for you.

Have a good trip, and let me know how it goes. We are not leaving for a few days yet (76 and counting) but I would like to hear how it went.

[DarkIvy]

I don't know anything specific, last time I was there was before I went gluten free. I would guess nearly anywhere you go in the touristy areas you'll be able to find something... it's very service oriented and since everyone is trying to attract clients away from all the other places, they all seem willing to go out on a limb for customers. I'm guessing they've also dealt with a lot of extremely snobby-rich-I-want-my-water-exactly-42-degrees-with-two-slices-of-lemon-and-three-ice-cubes customers, so your gluten free request will probably seem, well, simple by comparison

Most all of the restaurants I went to in Vegas had top notch service. I'd probably steer clear of the buffets, though I hear some of them are kept pretty spotless and are relatively safe. I was pretty impressed with Emeril Lagassi's steakhouse in the Venetian hotel... $40 filet mignon is not something I'm accustomed to ordering. And the servers go around and refold your napkins every time you get up. Delicious food, very accommodating wait staff. You might remind the staff NOT to go touching your napkins for fear of CC, but it was kind of neat all the same. Good luck and have fun!

[Michelle1234]

I stayed at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas and ate every meal there for 3 days. No reaction (phew!). It was my first trip after being diagnosed and I had such problems ordering in my own home town that I was pretty nervous about the trip. They are co-located with the Mandalay Bay hotel. If you ask for directions in Mandalay Bay they can get you to the restaurant.

[Annaem]

I stayed at the Bellagio (twice over the last 3 years). I ate at Senses there without a problem three times. There's a PF changs at the Alladin which is across the street. Nothing beats Vegas Service. It's incredible, let them know when you are making your reservation. I can't imagine why you'd be disappointed the service is impeccable.

[MarathonGirl]

I am happy to hear the dinner show at the Excalibur will make a gluten-free meal. I think I will make reservations for it. We are staying at a MARRIOTT residence Inn so I can make my own breakfast, and lunch too, but I do want to go out in the evening too. My problem is getting to Las Vegas. The airlines have all discontinued special meals, and the last time I flew coast to coast, TSA in San Francisco ignored my doctor's note and confiscated my food. So it was a long, hungry flight. Has any one had better luck with airlines? I am flying American Airlines to Las Vegas, and they aren't even able to tell me what is available as a snack or to purchase on any of my flights. Flying TO Vegas I can at lese get up early and make a breakfast at home before I leave. But flying Back I will have to hope that either TSA doesn't confiscate my food again, or that AA has something I can eat on board.

[Phyllis28]

I am happy to hear the dinner show at the Excalibur will make a gluten-free meal. I think I will make reservations for it. We are staying at a MARRIOTT residence Inn so I can make my own breakfast, and lunch too, but I do want to go out in the evening too. My problem is getting to Las Vegas. The airlines have all discontinued special meals, and the last time I flew coast to coast, TSA in San Francisco ignored my doctor's note and confiscated my food. So it was a long, hungry flight. Has any one had better luck with airlines? I am flying American Airlines to Las Vegas, and they aren't even able to tell me what is available as a snack or to purchase on any of my flights. Flying TO Vegas I can at lese get up early and make a breakfast at home before I leave. But flying Back I will have to hope that either TSA doesn't confiscate my food again, or that AA has something I can eat on board.

I have not had any problems with TSA confiscating my food. In January I spoke to a supervisor at TSA and he indicated that I should not try to bring any liquid foods such at yogurt and only enough blue ice to keep my food cold. Below are the some of the food I have packed:

Cold cooked meat (i.e. chicken, deli meat)

Rice Bread

Rice Cakes

Peanutbutter and Jelly Sandwich (premade)

Nuts

Chips

Gluten Free Bars (Lara, Enjoy Life)

Fruit

Raw Vegatables (i.e. Carrots)

Hard Cheese (I have seen a post where the cheese was taken)

Banana (I have seen a post where the banana was taken)

1 to 2 onces of salad dressing. I put this in a leak proof container in my 1 quart bag that holds my toiletries.

I have also seen posts where people have suggested taking instant just add water meals such as Tai Kitchen.

I pack food that needs to be kept cold in a small soft sided lunch box with a blue ice mat. I put the lunch box inside my carryon luggage. I do have a note from my doctor stating I am on a restricted diet requesting that I be allow blue ice to keep my food cold. I also take sandwich size ziplock bags. If my blue ice is take away I can fill the with ice after clearing security.