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    Citizens Kitchen and Bar

    3.4 (2k reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CITIZENS KITCHEN AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Delores L.

    As one of the dining options available to conference attendees at Mandalay Bay, Citizens attracted a steady stream of conference attendees throughout the day. During busy convention periods, however, the restaurant became overwhelmed by demand. On my visit, I waited approximately 40 minutes in line before reaching the counter. Unfortunately, long waits for restaurants were a common theme throughout the week for those looking for a quick meal or beverage between sessions. After the wait, I purchased a seasonal Strawberry Matcha Latte and a slice of pound cake. The latte offered a pleasant combination of sweet strawberry flavor and earthy matcha, making it a refreshing choice. The pound cake was moist and satisfying, pairing well with the drink for a light breakfast snack. Although the line was long, attendees maintained a calm demeanor during their wait. Chill crowd..

    Prime Rib Sandwich
    Dana M.

    Located inside Mandalay ..... the wait time was pretty quick (about 10 mins on a Saturday evening for a party of 8). Great service and our server was very attentive... thanks Alyssa! The food was ok.... I would highly recommend the Baja tacos or the prime rib sandwich. They also serve alcoholic beverages.

    Grilled chicken & truffle fries
    Tasha F.

    In Las Vegas for a conference, which was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. They have an option to sit in the restaurant and another to order something to go. The line to dine in moved quickly and we were able to get a seat at the bar. Their menu consists of all day breakfast items as well as lunch and dinner items. I opted for the Grilled Chicken Sandwich meal. Came with bacon & cheese and i opted out of the veggies and their classic sauce. Asked for honey mustard on the side, and upgraded my fries to truffle. Everything was so good.

    Mike M.

    Hit the spot after a long night at EDC. Got back to Mandalay at around 4 am and were glad to see this place was open for some very late-night meals. Ordered a nice iced coffee and got myself some nachos, and the wife got herself a teriyaki bowl. Happy to see a place open this late, but the service was bad; they looked over it, and it was like they did not want to be there, which I get, but why work those late hours? Food was not bad, or maybe it was; we were drunk, so everything tasted good, but as soon as we sobered up a bit, we tasted the difference. Nachos lacked taste, and the teriyaki tasted a bit burned. Of course, when you're drunk and coming back from EDC, this was a magical meal. I did go back another day for their iced coffee, and the service was better and the wait time was less; we waited about 40 mins for our food that night, but the next time I went, I got my coffee right away. I know food is probably made fresh, but 40 minutes is wild even that late. But I don't know; there's definitely room for improvement here, but I'm glad I got some food that late at night at Mandalay.

    Salted Peanut Butter Caramel
    LaChell S.

    We stopped by on a Saturday night with a party of 7 and we were seated pretty quickly. We got the wagu burger and the prime rib sandwich with fries, Chicken tenders, and fish tacos. The portions are pretty big and everything tasted great. Elisa was very attentive and patient with us. She had great food suggestions since it was our first visit. We have no complaints. Thanks Elisa!

    Ultimate Breakfast*
    Brock H.

    Went to Citizens Kitchen for breakfast lastt weekend, had to go back that Sunday morning since it was packed the Friday and Saturday beforehand. For a breakfast place in walking distance, this was the best one we could find. The prices were comparable to the alternative restaurants at the nearby hotels. All the breakfast entrees looked like the ultimate breakfast and Chilaquiles, homestyle servings. Had a few of the different coffee drinks they prepared, each one was delicious, hit the spot. The server and host were polite and quick to help us as a decently large party. The place was about packed when we finally got in, but the wait was only 5-10 minutes compared to the 2 hour waits the days before. If you're looking for a standard breakfast outing on the southern side of the strip, Citizens is good to go. I'd have no problem eating there again in the future on another Vegas trip!

    Baja Fish Tacos
    Melanie L.

    Hotel spot inside Mandalay. Quick seating and good service. Waiter was friendly but the person who ran our food out was like so so nice. 5/5 Chicken Cobb - they were out of iceberg and we subbed romaine. So good and generous with all the toppings. 4/5 Steak frites - steak was flavorful, perfectly medium rare topped with blue cheese crumbles vs an actual cheese crust. 5/5 Parmesan truffle fries - huge portions and crispy but well seasoned. 5/5 ranch dressing! The ranch is so good! 4/5 Baja fish tacos - sauce was amazing & the rice was also. Portions were great, prices were reasonable & service was good. Def a great spot to try!

    Bagel for a lite appetite
    Nellie B.

    We enjoyed our breakfast here, before heading to the airport. The menu is large, and no doubt anyone with dietary restrictions (even self imposed) would find something to make do with. This seems like it might be the most not-crushingly expensive place to eat in Mandalay, but I'll tell ya, we probably would have eaten at the airport if we didn't have food credits from our room bookings. Imagine that! An airport having more reasonable prices than a resort casino, right? Anyhooo, food was decent, we had no wait to be seated, and our server was friendly and attentive. Adios Vegas Strip!

    Burger
    Allie H.

    Decent place and has some really friendly service. Also convenient location near the casino and didn't require a rea which is a plus. Food is not bad just kind of mid. Def good for a convenient bite.

    Overdone and an underdone poached egg.
    Matthew D.

    Look, they have good flavors. But they cannot cook eggs. As a place that does A LOT of breakfast at a hotel like Mandalay it is simply unacceptable that both egg dishes we ordered poorly executed the eggs. Eggs benedict (ordered without special instructions) - one egg was poached hard (no runny yolk) and the other was underdone where clear liquid egg white was visible. The other dish, an omelette, was overdone and burnt. They can't cook eggs properly.

    Marichelle D.

    Dined for lunch @ Citizens in Mandalay Bay Hotel. We waited for about 15 minutes in line and were seated a couple minutes after. Food was delicious! Restaurant was clean and service was very attentive and friendly.

    Musubi Loco Bowl*
    Kent S.

    And the food was genuinely good. We had the BLT, Pasta Alfredo, Musubi Loco Bowl, and chicken noodle soup. Everyone at the table was happy. The BLT had so much bacon it was basically competing with the bread for square footage. The Musubi was tasty and came out well presented. The Alfredo was thick and creamy, not the watered-down version you sometimes get. Coffee is bad. Like, really bad. They do offer creamer though, so points there. Something about Mandalay Bay restaurants and coffee just doesn't work. Ambiance is a tough sell. Tables are close together and it opens right onto the casino floor, so it's loud. You're talking over each other and still catching what the next table is saying. Our table wobbled the whole meal and the place seemed short-staffed, but our server handled a heavy load without making it feel that way. 3.5 stars. Come for lunch. Skip the coffee either way.

    Lox & Bagel Sandwich
    Jenna H.

    I went solo this round and sat at the bar for breakfast. I have to give a HUGE shout out to Elio the bartender. I was indecisive on the food and he gave me his recommendations. He was insanely kind. The place was busy but he kept ontop of it. Top notch dude! I got the bagel with lox. Yall..... it blew me away. I wasn't expecting much from the previous reviews but this has to be one of the best bagel with lox I've ever had. I got a plain bagel (usually offered with everything but I hate seeds). The bagel was not dry, lightly toasted, and delicious. For drinks I got the "not your 75" and "berry" something. The 75 says rose and lavender but I didn't taste much of that. It was still good. I ordered two. The berry one was very sweet, as expected. If you're a sweet person who likes a skewer of berries, this one's for you. Again... Elio you rock!

    Loco moco bowl

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