Many casinos send birthday offers to their players club members; the quality of these deals is usually dependent on play levels and can include a comped meal, show or room. For example, with enough accumulated points, members of the Rio and Harrah's Total Rewards club receive an invitation to a birthday party, a gift, and dinner for two -- usually at Andreotti's in Harrah's. Likewise, the Cannery invites you to a group birthday party with cake, champagne, and live entertainment, usually held on the third Tuesday in the month. Keep an eye out for these kinds of offers in the mail about a month prior to your special day.
For those celebrating their 21st birthday in Vegas, a visit to www.blackjackbirthday.com might be a good bet. There, you can purchase a $35 VIP pass that offers free admission to a variety of nightclubs, shows, and even a complimentary pass to the Riviera buffet. You can easily save more than the price of the pass by seeing just one of the shows.
If 21 is long gone, you're not a big gambler, or you're visiting Vegas for the first time, the following list details some of the birthday deals that require just a few minutes to sign up for a players card or that come with no strings attached.
Boulder Station -- The Guadalajara Mexican restaurant offers a free dessert and T-shirt on your birthday. Must show ID.
Four Queens -- Slot club members receive a 2-for-1 dining voucher to Magnolia's Veranda, the 24-hour coffee shop, during the month of their birthday. This offer is good for new signups too.
Marie Callender's -- Treat yourself to a complimentary birthday slice of one of their famous hand-baked, freshly made pies at any (or all six!) of the Las Vegas locations when you purchase lunch or dinner. ID required.
Poker Palace -- Players club members get a voucher good for two free meals at Maddy's Paddys Café during the month of their birthday.
Sam's Town -- Get two nights at a special rate when you stay at Sam's Town during the month of your birthday. The offer is valid for out-of-state residents only, excludes holidays, and must be booked online. Plus, when you visit Willy & Jose's Cantina during the month of your birthday, you get a free T-shirt, margarita, and dessert.
Silver Nugget -- Players club members with 5,000 points or more receive a choice of two of the following: an $8 dinner voucher, two bowling sessions, $15 in bingo play, or $5 in blackjack chips. Players with under 5,000 points can choose one of these options. You also receive a roll of coins if you hit a four-of-a-kind and have 5,000 points or more on your card.
If you feel like celebrating your birthday in some style and money isn't too much of an object, plenty of high-end restaurants around town are suitable for a memorable birthday dinner. Here are a few popular venues for celebrating special occasions:
André's, 401 S. Sixth St. -- Chef André Rochat's multiple-awarded French cuisine has been a favorite with visitors and locals since this, his original restaurant, opened in 1980. If you give André's notice when you make your reservation, the restaurant will decorate the menu and your dessert plate with "Happy Birthday" and may even throw in some birthday cookies. Be aware the restaurant is closed throughout the month of July for the annual staff vacation (the newer venue within the Monte Carlo remains open, however).
Fiore at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Rd. -- This steakhouse and cigar room was one of Vegas' first gourmet restaurants and remains a popular choice for celebrations, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and exhibition kitchen. They'll happily decorate your birthday dessert if they know it's that special day.
Rosemary's, 8125 W. Sahara Ave. -- Featured as LVA's "Locals Corner" in July 2002, Rosemary's has also regularly been named "Best Gourmet Restaurant in Las Vegas" by
