Welcome, Interbike 2016 attendees! We know you won’t always be on the convention floor, so we’ve compiled a resource to help you make the most of your down time at host property Mandalay Bay—time-saving tips, the best places to eat (and recommended dishes for each) and much more. Enjoy!
Insider Tips
What’s the best way to avoid the taxi lines? Ride sharing is always a great option. Also, Mandalay Bay hosts a lot of large concerts (especially in the summer with the Concerts on the Beach series). Try to get to valet before a major event lets out to beat the long lines.
What’s the easiest way to access the property? The tram that runs from Luxor and Excalibur. Also, The Shoppes at Mandalay Place connect Luxor to Mandalay Bay—you can get to Mandalay Bay from Luxor without having to step outside in the Las Vegas heat!
Where’s the best place to get sundries? If you left something at home, Essentials at Mandalay Bay should have anything you may have left at home. Also The Shoppes at Mandalay Place have various stores with something for everyone.
What are some helpful parking tips if driving by car? There are two parking garages, so if you are staying at Mandalay Bay or aren’t coming for a convention, make sure you park in the garage closest to Luxor, so you are closer to the main lobby and elevator banks.
Where can I grab a cup of coffee 24/7? Citizen’s Kitchen & Bar is open 24 hours and features a fully equipped coffee and juice bar along with grab-and-go bites for guests that are always on the go, in addition to a cool, urban/rural vibe.
Border Grill
Dining (map at bottom)
Aureole Take pictures of the four-story wine tower and wine angels as well as celebrity chef Charlie Palmer’s dishes. Recommended dish: Charlie’s onion soup with foie gras, truffles and Gruyére cheese puff pastry.
Bayside Buffet Pile your plate at a buffet with views of the tropical water garden. Look for a Vegas cocktail shrimp, seafood, a carvery and a full dessert station. Recommended dish: Alaskan crab legs.
Beach Coffee & Ice Cream Wake up, cool down or start your day at this beach-level serving nitrogen coffee, cereal bowls, yogurt parfaits and smoothies. Recommended dish: The Tahitian vanilla frappe.
Border Grill Too Hot Tamales chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are all over television. Now you can eat at their urban cantina filled with margaritas and Mexican fare. Recommended dish: spare rib enchiladas.
Burger Bar Chef Hubert Keller’s ultimate burger experience serves up a hangover burger and jalapeño onion petals instead of fries. Fans make return visits just for the milkshakes. Recommended dish: the decadent wagyu beef Rossini.
Citizens Kitchen & Bar Comfort food around the clock with omelets and skillets for breakfast, fish tacos and steak frites for lunch. Recommended dish: disco fries topped with cheddar, mozzarella, bacon and gravy.
RM Seafood
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Music, art and good food coexist in harmony here with a global menu and special attention to Southern favorites. Sample shrimp and grits and jambalaya. Recommended dish: the Soul Cluckin’ Good chicken.
Fleur by Hubert Keller Top Chef Masters' Hubert Keller dishes out globally inspired small plates such as yellowtail tiradito from Peru. The patio is a must for people watching. Recommended dish: black garlic edamame from Japan.
Foundation Room Restaurant On the top of the resort, you’ll come for the Strip views and stay for the food. Lobster tails and duck breast are served in the opulent yet bohemian atmosphere. Recommended dish: oysters.
Hussong’s Cantina The first outpost of the reputed creators of the margarita serves Baja-inspired quesadillas, enchiladas and tacos plus more than a dozen margaritas. Recommended dish: carne asada.
Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar Chef Akira Back takes modern Japanese fare and adds his own inimitable Korean style. Experiment with small plates such as miso black cod. Recommended dish: crispy rice with blackened tuna.
Libertine Social James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain’s gastropub features small plates including Scotch olives and strawberry gazpacho. Recommended dish: the whole Petaluma chicken.
Lupo The first Italian restaurant from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck serves a seasonal menu inspired by the chef’s visits to Rome. Popular raves include lasagna verde Bolognese and pizzas. Recommended dish: pistachio soufflé.
Mizuya Sushi/Sake Dip and sip in the lounge or up close to the chefs at the sushi bar. Lunch and dinner offer Bento box specials, while sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls come individually or on platters. Recommended dish: sashimi salad.
The Noodle Shop Look for the bright Chinese lanterns at this Chinese restaurant with authentic Cantonese and Mandarin choices like Pao chicken. Recommended dish: the preserved egg and shredded pork congee and bird’s nest soup.
Red Square Head to the replica of Lenin for caviar galore. Do head into the ice bar and private vodka vault for Russian-inspired cocktails such as the Red Dawn with Skyy Blood Orange vodka and Aperol. Recommended dish: chicken Kiev.
Rí Rá Irish Pub Cap off the day or just get it started in this authentic Irish pub. Order grilled bangers and mash by night or a full Irish breakfast with sausages and rashers by morning. Recommended dish: corned beef.
RM Seafood Learn about sustainable seafood while enjoying fish flown in daily. Try a shellfish platter with everything in the kitchen. Recommended dish: Rick Moonen’s classic Surf & Surf with lobster and shrimp or sushi.
Rx Boiler Room This steampunk-style lounge from Rick Moonen specializes in comfort food meant to share. Try the Buffalo fried oysters to start and then Maine lobster raviolis in a fra diavolo sauce. Recommended dish: duck confit poutine.
SeaBreeze Cafe Order up breakfast or lunch all day at this cafe. Nab an omelet with lobster, asparagus and brie cheese. Recommended dish: steak frites.
Slice of Vegas Order a regular New York-style pizza or try the Italian and vegan dishes. The take-out counter dishing up slices stays open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Recommended dish: jalapeño mac and cheese.
Sports Book Grill Order a burger inside Mandalay Bay’s book, with games on the big screen and betting to boot. Recommended dish: the turkey club.
Starbucks You can’t miss walking by the raised Starbucks close to the North Convention Center action, but if the line seems too long, head over to Mandalay Place, just off the casino floor.
StripSteak Michael Mina’s steakhouse might have the best duck frites in the world, with three different dipping sauces. And 100 single malt scotches line the bar. Recommended dish: the 40-ounce Australian tomahawk.
Yogurt In Grab one of 16 frozen yogurts right by the escalators to Mandalay Place. Plenty of people-watching seats here. Recommended dish: a crêpe with mascarpone and Nutella.
Minus5 Ice Bar
Bar & Lounge (map at bottom)
1923 Bourbon Bar Mandalay Place has its own speakeasy with a heady menu of whiskeys and cigars. Recommended drink: one of the barrel-aged cocktails such as the Sexy Negroni or Old Fashioned.
Evening Call Frozen drinks galore make up the menu at Evening Call. Order a Coco Loco with blue citrus punch and coconut rum. Recommended drink: the Vegas Lai with Mai Tai island punch and 151 rum.
Eyecandy Sound Lounge Head to the casino floor for DJs keeping the beat in an open space with a dance floor. Recommended drink: the Eyecandy Shandy with Ketel One and Aperol.
Foundation Room
Fat Tuesday Go Mardi Gras style at this frozen cocktail lounge. Order a frozen yard full of cappuccino blended with Irish cream. Recommended drink: passion berry mixed with Russian vodka.
Foundation Room Go exclusive at the private Foundation Room with its view of the Strip from the 63rd floor of Mandalay Bay. Recommended drink: the Kentucky Strawberry with Woodford Reserve bourbon, strawberry and ginger beer.
House of Blues Try the craft beers at House of Blues, the music and dining venue. Recommended drinks: Nevada’s own Great Basin Wild Horse Ale and Joseph James “Hop Box” imperial ale are both superb.
Light This electronic dance music club features a massive video wall in front of the DJ booth, where the likes of Morgan Page, the Stafford Brothers and T-Pain spin. Recommendation: bottle service.
Minus5 Ice Bar Chill out inside Minus5 with its 90 tons of Canadian ice carved into an ever-changing sculpture. Cocktails inside the frozen lounge come in ice glasses. Recommended drink: the Frosty Mojito.
Orchid Lounge Think of Orchid Lounge as a place to meet up with a group before heading off to another adventure. Every Wednesday through Saturday features live music. Recommended drink: the Purple Hooter, featuring Chambord, vodka and 7-Up.
Happy Hours
Foundation Room From 5-8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, skirt steak skewers for $10 each or $5 vodka cocktails.
House of Blues From 2 to 5 p.m. daily, try the blue cheese chips and $7 mixed drinks.
Minus5 Ice Bar From 4-8 p.m., cool off with $6 Skyy Vodka or Espolón Tequila and $5 Corona Light draft beer.
Hussong’s Cantina From 3-6 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, grab $3 tacos and half off draft beers and Original Sauza margaritas.
Slice of Vegas From 3-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, garlic bread, meatballs, house wine and select draft beer are all half off.
RM Seafood From 3-5 p.m. daily, get a half dozen oysters.
Aureole Head to the lounge from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 9:30-10:30 p.m. for $9 wine, cocktails and spirits and $8 or $9 small plates.
Red Square From 4-7 p.m. nightly, nosh on Siberian nachos with smoked salmon, caviar and sour cream.
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