Where to eat nearby: fast, casual and Strip restaurants
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park has a mix of fast-food and casual on-site options plus a dinner-only steakhouse. For quick bites use Burger King, Popeyes, Pick Up Stix, or the 24-hour Big Top Eats; for sit-down casual meals try the Pizzeria or Circus Buffet, and book ahead for THE Steakhouse which serves dinner only.
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On-site fast food and quick service
If you want speed and familiarity without leaving the property, Circus Circus has several fast-food brands and quick-service counters located around the casino and promenade areas.
Options include Burger King and Popeyes for burgers and fried chicken, Pick Up Stix for quick Chinese-style entrees, and Einstein Bros Bagels for breakfast grab-and-go.
- Burger King — burgers, fries (hours vary; see concierge)
- Popeyes — fried chicken and sandwiches (hours vary; see concierge)
- Pick Up Stix — stir-fries and noodles (hours vary; see concierge)
- Einstein Bros Bagels — bagels and coffee (hours vary; see concierge)
| Venue | Typical fare | Hours (check concierge) |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Burgers, fries | Varies |
| Popeyes | Fried chicken, sides | Varies |
| Pick Up Stix | Stir-fries, noodles | Varies |
Casual sit-down dining and pizza
For relaxed meals, Circus Circus offers a Pizzeria that serves made-to-order pizzas, calzones, salads and sandwiches for dine-in or takeout. The Pizzeria is on the Promenade Level and keeps later hours on weekends.
You’ll also find casual counters like Blue Iguana (Mexican express) and Cocolini for gelato and sweet treats — useful if you want something quick but with table service or counter ordering.
- Pizzeria — pizzas, calzones, in-room delivery available 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. (later on Fri–Sat)
- Blue Iguana — tacos, burritos and a salsa bar (select days/hours)
- Cocolini — gelato and coffee (hours vary)
| Casual option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Pizzeria | Families and late-evening pizza |
| Blue Iguana | Quick Mexican favorites |
| Cocolini | Dessert and coffee |
Buffet dining: Circus Buffet
The Circus Buffet provides all-you-can-eat breakfast/brunch and dinner with seafood, Italian and American stations plus a salad bar. It is family-friendly and listed with breakfast and dinner seating windows.
Published hours show breakfast/brunch and dinner services (common listings: 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.), but times can vary so check with the hotel or concierge on the day you visit.
- Typical stations: seafood, Italian, American comfort foods, salad bar
- Commonly listed hours: morning/brunch and evening dinner blocks (confirm with concierge)
- Kid policies: children age 3 and under often eat free at some listings
| Meal | Common listing hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast / Brunch | 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
THE Steakhouse — dinner-only, reserve for evening
THE Steakhouse is Circus Circus’s dinner-only signature restaurant, serving dry-aged, mesquite-grilled steaks, prime rib, lobster tail and seafood. The kitchen grills steaks in the center of the dining room.
Official posted hours are Monday–Friday 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Saturday 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., and Sunday 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Dress is typically smart casual and reservations are recommended.
- Menu highlights: Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, prime rib, seafood and oysters
- Hours: Mon–Fri 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sat 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Reservations available through OpenTable and the hotel's dining reservations
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Service | Dinner only |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Reservations | Recommended |
24-hour and late-night choices
If you need food late or in the middle of the night, Big Top Eats (the Westside Deli/24-hour deli) operates 24/7 with sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items and soups. Pizzeria also keeps later hours on weekends for night owls.
Several bars and quick counters offer late service, and in-room delivery is available from select outlets during their service windows — check with the front desk or concierge for current late-night options.
- Big Top Eats — open 24 hours for deli-style made-to-order items
- Pizzeria — late-night hours on Fri–Sat (commonly until 1:00 a.m.)
- In-room delivery — offered from select outlets (hours posted by hotel)
| Late option | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Big Top Eats | 24 hours |
| Pizzeria | Late Fri–Sat hours |
| In-room delivery | Select hours (hotel posts) |
Coffee, sweets and bars
For coffee and light breakfast options you can use Starbucks, Krispy Kreme or Einstein Bros Bagels located on property; hours vary so the concierge is the best source for current opening times.
If you’re looking for drinks, West Bar and several other casino bars operate around the clock or with extended hours. Big Chill pours frozen cocktails and draft beer in a casual bar setting near the gaming floor and Adventuredome entrance.
- Starbucks — coffee drinks and pastries (hours vary)
- Krispy Kreme — doughnuts and coffee (hours vary)
- West Bar — 24-hour casino bar (cocktails, beer, spirits)
- Big Chill — frozen cocktails, draft and bottled beer (hours vary)
| Venue | Good for |
|---|---|
| Starbucks / Einstein Bros | Coffee and quick breakfast |
| Krispy Kreme | Donuts and snacks |
| West Bar / Big Chill | Cocktails and beer |
