Las Vegas Sun

March 18, 2024

Riviera

With its glass, star-lit exterior, visitors can't miss the Riviera when driving down the Strip. As the first high-rise to open on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a nine-story hotel, the Riviera has seen more than 50 years as an entertainment destination in Las Vegas. Top bill acts like Liberace, Dean Martin and the long-running Splash revue (closed in 2006) have graced its showrooms over time.

The Riviera still offers its share of entertainment options with topless revue "Crazy Girls," a comedy club and "Illusions," starring Jan Rouven.

The 100,000-square foot casino has been featured in many films like "Casino," "Austin Powers" and "21." Although the hotel has passed through a long list of owners over the years it has always held on to it's unique theme (for Las Vegas) in that it lacks any particular theme. It also features a William Hill Race & Sports Book walk-up betting window right off the sidewalk on the Strip.

The Riviera has dining options well covered, from seafood and steaks at R Steak and Seafood, a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner fare at Banana Leaf Café to an international cuisine at the R Buffet.

Amenities

Sports Book Yes William Hill Race & Sports Book It features the only outside walk-up betting window right on the Strip.
Poker Room Yes Featuring Texas Hold’em, 7 Card Stud, No Limit Hold’em. Daily $60 tournaments at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Health club Yes  
Spa    
Shopping Center    
Casino Wireless Internet   Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms.
Child Care    
Pets Allowed Yes An additional fee of $25 per day. Call for details. Certain breeds of larger dogs not allowed.
Non-Smoking Gaming Yes  
Players Club Yes Riviera Rewards

Dining

R Buffet in the RivieraR Buffet in the Riviera
The R Buffet serves breakfast, lunch and brunch with the freshest ingredients at an exceptional value. Enjoy International cuisine featuring American, Mexican, Italian, Chinese and barbecue for lunch. Guests can try made-to-order eggs and omelets for breakfast and brunch and complement any meal with a glass of wine, champagne, or beer for $3 more. Hours are as follows: Breakfast — 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., brunch — Saturday and Sunday only, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. MORE >
Banana Leaf Café
Monday's business hours
Open 24 hours
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Big Burger
Monday's business hours
Open 24 hours
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Buffalo Wings
Monday's business hours
10 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
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Cheese Steaks Etc.
Monday's business hours
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
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Cheesesteak Etc.
Monday's business hours
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
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India Masala
Monday's business hours
Open 24 hours
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La Salsa at Riviera
Monday's business hours
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
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Queen Victoria Pub
Monday's business hours
Open 24 hours
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Quizno's
Monday's business hours
10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 
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R Buffet in the Riviera
Monday's business hours
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
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R Steak & Seafood
Monday's business hours
5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 
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Wok Express at Riviera
Monday's business hours
10 a.m. - midnight 
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