Gaylord India Restaurant

Smelled great at first, but buffet selection was below par and having the runs for 2 days afterwards just killed it. Listening to poolside techno at an Indian buffet was also weird. DO NOT eat there before you go to the airport or a club, unless you’re prepared to lay down some serious toilet paper on the seats. Worst decision ever.

We had their buffet yesterday afternoon and the chicken curry was excellent as was the chicken tandoori. Our waiter even brought us dessert at the end of our meal. The price was very good, only $ 15.99 each.

If your at the Rio is probably the best food in there. It’s not the best Indian food but is acceptable.

We have recently moved from the UK, where it is not hard to find a reasonably priced Indian restaurant with great food. Gaylord had pretty good food, but the service wasn’t great, and it was very expensive for what it was. Although we thought the food was pretty good with nice balances of fragrant spices, we can’t justify going back because of the price… it’d have to be a heckuva lot better to warrant the cost. If you’ve got money burning holes in your pockets, knock yourself out! :)

Ate here with a bunch of guys during a recent trip. We managed to get a room/​section all to ourselves which was good because we were a rowdy group and many of the other people in the restaurant seemed to be couples enjoying a quiet dinner.
We ordered and went with more of a family style meal, lamb samosas, raita, lamb biryani (very good!) chicken tika masala was excellent and there was another dish of lambchops which was outstanding. Plenty of food for five hungry guys! We added in a handful of Kingfisher beers and a good time was had by all!

The food was just «OK». Not what you’d expect at these prices. The chicken was over done to the extreme. Dry and tough. I’ve had much better at half the price, and there was nothing stellar about the service or atmosphere that would justify the high prices either.
I think they rely on gullible people like me, who make the mistake of thinking that because the prices are high, it must be really special. I’ve found again and again that there is very little correlation, unless it is inverse, to the price and the quality.
As to it being in a casino, yes, that does matter. Because I’ve seen it quite often that a fancy restaurant will set up shop in a casino where they can charge high prices to people who they don’t have to worry about coming back, and who are in the mind set of having a good time and not worrying about the money. Just because they are high priced joint in a casino does not mean that they are bad, but it’s a red flag.
And anyone who tells you to disregard the review of someone who has an opinion different from their own, and pronounces that such people are not proper foodies, deserves to have their own review disregarded.
I gave it 3 stars. I think that could be called generous in light of the overdone chicken (I’m not the only one to notice this). 3 stars means, according to Unilocal,«A-​OK». Gaylord is nothing better than A-​OK. You’d be better off trying two other Indian places at random. It would cost you the same, and you’d have 2 chances to have a decent meal.

This place was AWESOME!!! Those who choose to give it less than 3 stars are not worth reading their reviews. And really people? Because it is inside of Rio Casino you are going to say the restaurant is not worth going too? You need to get off of Unilocal and do not consider yourself as a Foodie person if you are going to let the location of a restaurant deter you from having a great experience. And I know the Rio is a bit run down compare to all the new casinos… but the restaurant is a great restaurant to get authentic Indian food. Usually when one goes to an Indian restaurant you expect most food to be super spicy and tons of curry! Well this place offers more than spicy and curry. The food has flavor, texture and authenticity. The wine selection we had was great! We had a Pinot Noir– ZD.
I would go back again and put up with the nusiance of Vegas Strip traffic to go have dinner again!

Great Indian food. Perfect amount of spice. Quality of the food will make you forget about the price, until you get the check :P
Minus 1 star for price only. Great food and service.

I love this place and the foods are delicious!
I got the vegetarian plate and my boyfriend got the prawns curry.
The service is FAST at first but got slower afterward because it got busy.

If you have $ 80 to burn and a mean hankering for Indian AND you happen to be at the Rio, then you’ve found your place! Otherwise, for the curious (i.e. my husband) be sure to go equipped with a
coupon. I rarely suggest a coupon, but the average curry here is $ 18! [Eyes popping out of my head!] Even our vegetarian options were right at $ 15, and they do not include rice. Summary: It is very expensive for Indian food.
However, the serving portions are nice. We ordered three curries, and one order of rice was more than enough to eat with our dinner.
Before I get to the food, I want to comment on the service and interior. The interior was at one time opulent, but now it is a little worn. It is like dining in an ancient, velvety jewelry box, and it was dark. The ambiance took away from the dining experience for me, as it felt a tad unkempt. They should turn up the lights and redo the interior. Service was not miraculous despite there being a multitude of servers on the floor. Things took a bit longer than they should have. Water glasses ran dry.
Alas, all of this is making me think that it is a 2-​star place, but the day after, snacking on leftovers in the comfort of my home, I realized the food is well-​executed. That evening I had thought the food was good, but I was a bit distracted by all of the above. We ordered the dal makhani, baingan bartha and vegetable masala. We requested spicy, and the result was the perfect heat level. The flavors were all complex, absolutely no skimping on spices here. And, each dish had a distinct flavor, which let me know the chef wasn’t just mixing up the same batch of curry and throwing a different label on the dish. The leftover meal was notably delicious. If it had been served in a nice, new setting with half the price tag, I would be a fan.
For now, I am pleased with the lunch I had the day after. Maybe you should order everything to go?

Food is not all that… The chicken tikka masala is not flavorful …
They are in a casino & they want people to be dressed up for buffet lunch especially when they are right next to swimming pool.
Very expensive. The garlic bread or Roti is like $ 4.00 each.

I have to say… I’m glad I finally had the chance to try this place… always wanted to try the one in Los Angeles… but least I was able to try the Vegas location…
…well with that outta the way… I was actually disappointed with the place… don’t get me wrong… I still enjoyed the food… but for what you paid for, I thought the places in Little India were a bit better… plus better priced…
I think with most places I end up trying… I’m glad I was able to check this place out… not sure if I’d go here again since I know there’s better Indian Restaurants out there…
…oh the Naan was really tasty =P

Food is generally 3 to 4 stars when they are on.
However, having eaten at all of the Gaylord’s in San Fran over the years, why are the prices 20 to 50 percent higher than in the bay area?
It’s like buying a soft drink at the airport, you feel ripped off because you know what the prices should be.
Here’s an example:
Tandoori prawns in the SF location are 22 bucks, in the LV location, it’s $ 30.
That’s about a 28% difference in price for the same entrée!
One more shining example, a ½ Tandoori chicken is $ 20 bucks, while, a whole one is $ 19 bucks in SF.
Over 50% difference in price.
And we’re talking downtown SF here, not some place out on the avenues or in a ghetto.
I just can’t justify the overcharging for an all right Indian dinner.

i just recently went here for their all you can eat brunch. it is not as good as the regular menu, but i will tell you one thing. IT IS $ 14!!! ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
They still get a 5 star from me, because i know the regular menu is the best ive ever had.
and the brunch is still VERY CHEAP for indian food. many places over charge for indian food. i can go to a little hole in the wall anywhere in america & they will charge me $ 14 alone for one ala carte item!!! so thats why i keep them at 5 stars!
if you are craving indian food, brunch will satisfy your craving.
if you really want to live it up, come here for the regular menu. and induldge!!!

As captives of the Rio and all its sad offerings, Gaylord was one of the few things we enjoyed during a stay at this casino. We were whisked out of the smoke-​laden casino area into a tastefully decorated tranquil space.
Most other eateries were packed with 30 minute waits trying to handle the overflow of a conference held here. With about an hour left to find lunch and return to the conference, we poked our heads into Gaylord.
Talk about underappreciated, the place was nearly empty, with one waiter and one busboy. We scored, with $ 13 lunch combinations served as a thali with rice and naan. We shared the tandoori combination and vegetable curry combination.
Very full bellies, lots of leftovers, incuding that lovely naan that we snacked on the next day. Our favorite curry was the one with spinach, peas and paneer.
But we were lucky. As mentioned before, this casino was not prepared for the overflow of hungry conference-​goers. We were seated immediately and our food came quickly, sizzling hot. But just 20 minutes later there was a queue out the door, and people waiting frantically to pay their bills and get back to work.
The place couldn’t handle the load with its small staff, and they had to take a lot of heat from impatient people. Finally, they just had to close and not allow anyone else in, which is a shame because this was the best lunch option available, *especially* for that price.
The Rio seems to attract the kind of clientele that wants burgers and shakes, or buffets. So it’s no surprise that Gaylord is staffed with an expectation of low patronage. But seeing how *all* the smaller restaurants in the casino seemed wholly unprepared for the streams of hungry conference attendees, I suspect Gaylord, as well as other places, should have gotten better warning by the casino management of potential increased business from the conference.
For all the harried customers and staff at Gaylord, our waiter took very good care of us, in a timely manner, even getting our leftovers wrapped up quickly and efficiently.

This was a nice escape inside the Rio Hotel/​Casino. The atmosphere is elaborate and we were greeted with lit candles and incense burning. It created a nice buffer from the casino.
Rather than go with pre-​selected Lunch Special Combo’s, we chose off the regular menu and ordered enough to share. The Garlic Naan was the best I’ve ever had. The Samosa’s were flavorful and delicious — perfect way to start the meal. We shared the Chicken Tikka Masala (didn’t try this but my 3 companions loved it), Mattar Paneer (cubed farmer’s cheese and peas in a delicious gravy), Beghan Barta (baked eggplant with onions and tomatoes with spices), and Aloo Gobi (cauliflower and potatoes baked with herbs and spices). All the flavors were rich and wonderful.
My favorite was the cheese and peas, followed by the baked eggplant. I love that Indian food has so many flavorful vegetarian options. It was a fantastically satisfying lunch.

Excellent consistent food. The only item I would note is not well made is the Navrattan Korma. I find it lacking in flavor, and seems to be made with canned green beans, you know, the kind your grandmother serves. The service IS slow and non-​responsive, but we have come to terms with the fact that it will be a 90 minute meal. The food is well-​worth the snail pace. It is expensive, but well worth it.
Try to make the buffet for a much cheaper meal. Be sure and try the delicious Mango Lassi. They have perfected the balance of spices, which can be hard to find if you are a fan of Mango Lassi.
I highly recommend giving Gaylord’s a chance, maybe you will come to love them as well!

Great restaurant with wonderful service. We decided to try this place out for a quick and casual dinner and loved it. I had been to their Chicago location many times and was hoping this place would be just as good… and it was.
I had the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and it was everything I wanted. The portions were just the right size and the sauce was delicious.
The service was wonderful and surprisingly better than some higher end restaurants. We were seated quickly and never really had to wait long for anything.
If I get a craving for something ethnic while in Vegas, I’ll be checking this place out!

This place was amazing! I’m a vegan and they were very accommodating both times I went to vegas to make sure we found the vegan items on the menu.
The second time we had a party there w/​a group of friends and pre-​ordered a vegan feast and everybody loved it — and they weren’t vegans.
The atmosphere was very nice and the service was great. This is on my list of top places to eat when I visit vegas.

Review for the weekend buffet only.
This place is friggin expensive for sure. I would never do a proper meal here cuz the price scares me so much. However. the weekend buffet is pretty good. Although the selections aren’t as deep as Tamba or Gandhi, the quality of the food definitely makes up for it. White meat chicken… can you believe it?