The Bugler - Hot Springs

We ordered a couple of cocktails, which were decent but not remarkable, priced around $12-15 each. The table bread was remarkably stale, and our house salads left much to be desired—more reminiscent of something you’d find on a dirty floor rather than a fresh dish, at about $12-14. To make matters worse, the croutons in the salads were hard and old. I opted for the oysters, which were tasty, but they were served with ice from a drink machine instead of the finer, crushed ice typical of an upscale restaurant’s oyster plate. My wife chose the seafood trio pasta, but unfortunately, the bread served alongside it was also stale, cold, and hard. We also ordered two more drinks that never arrived. Our waitress seemed disinterested, perhaps because we looked young and they assumed we wouldn't tip well. It took nearly 15 minutes just to receive our check after finishing our meal, and we weren’t presented with an after-dinner cocktail or dessert menu. When we finally received our change, it took another 15-20 minutes. The total bill was $121.80, and I left a $30 tip—not because of the service, but out of sympathy since I worked in food service during college. In short, I strongly advise against dining here if you’re looking for quality food or good service. After our meal, I mentioned to three different employees at the casino that we had eaten at this restaurant, and their reactions ranged from “Oh, I’m sorry, I tried it and it’s not very good” to “Why did you do that?” This further confirmed that the staff knows the quality isn’t up to par. Let’s hope they improve in the coming years!

The atmosphere and service were amazing; we will definitely be back!

The pasta lacked any distinctive flavor, and the steak was dry. The portion sizes were excessively large, and I was hoping for more of a Bolognese flavor, which was absent.

Attentive service, very good food. I recommend the crab cakes!

A great option for high-end dining at a busy gambling venue.