Know Your Surroundings: Monte Carlo

The fourth installment of our "Know Your Surroundings" series is on Monte Carlo. The casino at Monte Carlo is by no means extravagant, but it has long been a favorite of ours because it plays its part. By that, I mean that it doesn't try and be something it is not. It is defined as a more casual casino and therefore typically attracts a less sophisticated crowd.


Monte Carlo's casino is unique in that it's one of the few of the larger casinos that it is nearly impossible to get lost in. (or at least confused as to where you are) It's one giant room centered with gaming tables which are surrounded by many slot machines. It has little to no sports book though, but they do make a mean bloody mary at the bar.

There is a centrally located restroom in the heart of the casino near the cafe. While we cruised back to the Bellagio in the wee hours of the night in March, twice we dined at the MC cafe. It is by no means special, but as a late night snack it's a nice pit stop. I enjoyed a burger one night and an omelet the next.

There are two other restaurants of note at MC. First, the Dragon Noodle, Co. is a pretty tasty Chinese restaurant. I highly recommend it for a lunch, but only if you plan to not wander the city much. The food is almost certain to please you, while at the same time slowing you down drastically. Don't expect to have room for copious amounts of tasty fluids in the hours following your dining experience. Secondly, the Monte Carlo Brew Pub & Brewery is a decent pub and by far MC's best establishment.

This map is a shade dated as the Hypermarket Convenience store is no longer there.
I'll always miss stopping there for a Labattes Blue when departing on the south side. Beers there weren't severely overpriced as is common at nearly all Las Vegas bars.

See the archives here:

Know Your Surroundings: Paris

Know Your Surroundings: Caesars

Know Your Surroundings: Bellagio