Chapter 7: Dining in Las Vegas 7.1: Restaurants: The choices you have 7.2: The legendary Las Vegas buffet 7.3: Sunday brunch 7.4: The best gourmet restaurants 7.5: Finding a restaurant

7.3 Sunday brunch

There are many Sunday brunches in Las Vegas. In fact, almost every hotel with a buffet has one. Price ranges from less than $10 to more than $50. Since most vacations seem to start or end on Sunday, a nice brunch it is a terrific way to begin or end your Las Vegas experience. Some Sunday brunches seem to be little more than a regular buffet with inexpensive champagne added. But some are truly elegant! We are listing here what we feel are the “Top 5" Sunday Brunches. Be aware that Vegas is priced by supply and demand. Prices may change during large conventions, holidays and special events.

Sterling Brunch at Bally's is Las Vegas best brunch. (3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109.) Reservations: (702) 967-7999. The problem is that it is pricey. But if you want the best, this is it. The all-you-can-eat brunch is held every Sunday in Bally’s Steakhouse. (Seatings from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Closes: 2:30 p.m.) They even have lobster, caviar, fine French champagne.  The waiters wear tuxedos. Adults: $58, Children: $30.

Jazz Brunch at Commander's Palace in the Aladdin’s Desert Passage (3663 Las Vegas Boulevard S., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109) Tel. (702) 892-8272 - Open: Fri. to Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Adults: $36.00 - (Unlimited champagne and one cocktail also included.) A very highly rated gourmet restaurant with impeccable service! Music is pure New Orleans.

Champagne Brunch at the Bellagio - 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV 89109) Tel. (702) 693-7111 - Open: Sat. & Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adults: $27.95 (without champagne: $21.95) - Fine glassware, cloth napkins ...get a table by the window.

Champagne Brunch at the Le Village Buffet, Paris Las Vegas (3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109) features seating is arranged in a French village setting. - Tel. (702) 946-7000 - Open: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...outstanding food and unlimited champagne! Adults: $24.95, Children: $21.95

Mandalay Bay Hotel-Casino

Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues Restaurant - Mandalay Bay - (3950 Las Vegas S., Las Vegas NV 89109. Tel. (702) 632-7600.) Features New Orleans creole and southern cooking ...and singing by top touring gospel groups from around the nation. Reservations suggested. Adults: $39.00. (Children: $21.) Open: 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Two seatings, one at 10 a.m. another at 1 p.m. Sunday. (What you are paying for here is the show but the food is good.)