General PMC Info

Even though you’ll of course be focusing all your waking hours at the MB on conference activities, nevertheless there are two MB features that you and/or your companion(s) MUST take advantage of: the pools (http://www.mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/beach.aspx)
and the Spa (http://www.mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/spamandalay.aspx).

The beach area is INCREDIBLE !!! Bring your swimsuit to Vegas with you – no matter how bashful you may be. You do not want to miss the MB pools. The white-sand wave pool is awesome enough but also loads of fund is the “lazy river” serpentine pool. For a few bucks you can rent an inner tube (and keep the same tube for your whole stay). Then just sit in the tube and let the “river” gently push you along. Wow.

You just need to peek in at the MB Spa to be sold on it. My wife calls it the “best in Vegas” and that says a lot since we visit the city quite often. It’s got everything from saunas to massages. Go for it.

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Mandalay Bay Dining

There’s an amazing variety of world-class dining available at MB. But engineers beware: there is no “cheap” dining that we could find on-site; for that you’ll need to walk through the Mandalay Place shopping strip to reach the Luxor’s Food Court. (Or continue walking through the pedestrian connector to Excalibur to find the Krispy Kreme Donut Shop!!)

When the conference is in full-swing, you’ll want to find an eatery fast and have a good idea what awaits you. For that reason, here is a casino-level MB map that displays at a glance what is where.

In March 2007, we photographed the menus of most MB restaurants and sample prices from those menus are provided below. Of course today’s prices are likely a bit higher but these samples still provide you with comparative pricing and menu choices.

The Border Grill is the eatery you will be passing by constantly in the Convention Center complex. It serves the expected mixture of Tex-Mex food so if you enjoy tacos and enchiladas, you’re all set. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/bordergrill.aspx)

Shanghai Lilly is not far from the Grill. It’s menu offers the following categories: Appetizers; Soups; Seafood; Beef, Pork, & Lamb; Poultry; Vegetables; Noodles & Rice; and Live Fish & Shellfish. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/shanghaililly.aspx)

China Grill sits just across from the Lilly. It’s food portions are large and are meant to be ordered as a group to be shared amongst the group. Some 2007 Entrees: Grilled Szechuan Beef for $38/$68, Barbequed Salmon for $32, Duck Two Ways for $32/$52, and Blackened Pork Tenderloin for $32. Some 2007 Appetizers: Crab Cakes for $25, Tempora Sashimi for $22, and Kobe Beef Tartare for $35. Peking Duck Salad for $18, Crispy Spinach for $9, and Duck Fried Rice for $10. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/chinagrill.aspx)

Aureole sits next to the Lilly. It is a spin-off of its New York City namesake restaurant and boasts a four-story wine tower – and hefty bills.
(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/aureole.aspx)

The Red, White, and Blue offers more traditional American fare including soups for about $9, entrée salads for $15-20, burgers for $10-16, sandwiches for $10-15, and hot meals for $15-26.(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/redwhiteblue.aspx)

Trattoria del Lupo is designed as a small piazza from the ubiquitous Wolfgang Puck.
(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/trattoria.aspx)

Rumjungle is an eye-opener and fun just to be in. Its multi-storey back-lit rum bar alone is interesting to stare at. The real reason to go there is for its “Rodizio Fire Pit” meals ($40-$50 apiece in 2007). Multitudes of foods are roasted for you over open pits so you can keep eating for hours. Come hungry.
(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/rumjungle.aspx)

Red Square’s headless statue of Lenin out front will capture your attention immediately. It has normal pricey entrees but what will capture your attention on the menu is its listing of International Caviar offerings that ranged from $50-$250 in 2007!!! Throw in the vodka and your set for an imaginary escape to Moscow. It also has Las Vegas’ only ice bar. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/redsquare.aspx)

The Fleur de Lys is right across from Red Square. Pricey French restaurant that also offers 12,000 bottles of wine and opportunities for romantic, secluded dining.
(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/fleurdelys.aspx)

MB’s Bayside Buffet sits right off the casino floor on the way to the Convention Center. In 2007 its adult breakfast, lunch, and dinner costs were $16, $20, and $26 respectively and were open 7-10:45am, 11am-2:30pm, and 4:45-9:45pm respectively for those meals. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/bayside.aspx)

Raffle’s Café right next to the Buffet is perfect for quick fare. In 2007 breakfast offerings went for $13-$20, salads $7-$14, sandwiches & burgers for $10-$19, pasta dishes for $15-$17, hot entrees for $16-$24, and from-the-grill for $21-$46.
(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/raffles.aspx)

MB’s signature House of Blues sits on the opposite side of the casino from the Convention Center entrance. It serves up Southern food with Southern blues. In 2007 breakfast meals went for $6-$15, salads for $5-$15, sandwiches for $9-$13 and hot entrees for $16-$30. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/houseofblues.aspx)

The StripSteak provides a contemporary setting for meat lovers. Its menu provides perhaps the most expansive (expensive?) selection of aged and imported beef in Las Vegas, with the A-5 Kobe filet mignon weighing in at a mere $520 per pound.
(http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/StripSteak.aspx)

Believe it or not, the above is only a fraction of the food choices available. For a full listing, see http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/Restaurants.aspx

Interestingly, if you look at the above map, you’ll see Four Seasons sitting off by the hotel registration area. Turns out this is a SEPARATE HOTEL with its own very classy restaurant. (http://www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas/dining.html)