The Circa sportsbook is a sight to behold. With its three-story wall of video screens faced by stadium-style seating, this place is so huge that it has its own escalators.
The center section is by reservation only. Private booths in the back of the center section are pretty much for high rollers, but the front of the center section is a couple of rows of recliners. This is the place to be, in my opinion. While the prices for football weekends are insane, the cost for the recliners for midweek games, even Monday Night Football and the NBA Finals, is much more reasonable, in the $150-$200 range. Even better, that’s a minimum food/beverage spend, rather than a rental fee, so if you’re going to eat or drink more than the price, the seat is essentially free.
The recliners are very comfortable and the views from there are exceptional. You’re also steps away from the counter, so it’s easy to go up and back to make your bets. You can also use the Circa app and not have to go to the counter at all.
If you don’t want to spend that much money, the two side sections consist of first-come first-serve seating, though for a big event, you’ll likely have to line up hours ahead of time.
Now for the bad news.
While Circa has lots of food options, the only two that deliver to the sports book (and count toward your minimum) are Victory Burger and Project BBQ, neither of which I can recommend. I didn’t actually have a burger from VB, but the fries were too salty and the wings were pretty poor (granted, I’m a wings snob … so your mileage may vary).
Project BBQ was also disappointing. The sauce on the pulled-pork sandwich was too vinegary, the meat was too fatty, and the homemade chips weren’t as “chippy” as I like them. To each their own and maybe you’ll like the food better than I did, but unfortunately, despite the awesome atmosphere, this is enough to dissuade me from going back anytime soon. But every sports fan should check this place out at least once.
The Circa Sports Book is a must see for any sports fan. A few years ago, I took in a Raiders / Chargers game in the Circa Sports Book that remains one of my most memorable experiences of all time watching any sporting event. The game was action packed, came down to the wire and was that much better watching it in that environment. Another must see is Stadium Swim although that is another conversation for another day. I have to disagree with your opinion on the quality of food at Victory Burger and Project BBQ. Victory Burger is one of my favorite places to eat in downtown Las Vegas. I can vouch for the burgers, onion rings, shakes and nachos. Project BBQ is good too. Stick with the sandwiches and street tacos.
Sounds like the cooks were having a bad cooking day. Once you put too much vinegar in a dish you’re screwed!
I would encourage him to try another dish at another time. Everything I’ve ever eaten there has been very good.