The price for the food/drinks that we received was probably fair given that all taxes and gratuities were included, but I would certainly not do this tour again, and instead just eat at the second place we ended up at, have 2-3 drinks, a three course meal for two, and have some money leftover. A more rationed selection of food from each location would have hit the sweet spot. During private, self-guided tours hosted by the company, participants have the chance to taste signature dishes from various restaurants in the city's historic downtown area. Finger Licking Foodie Tours gives its customers a chance to test that theory out for themselves. From a food quantity standpoint, the final stop served a full meal on its own (+dessert), and we were hardly prepared, leaving more than half that last meal on the plate - buyer beware that you better come HUNGRY. According to many, Las Vegas is full of dining spots worth visiting. One expects the seller of the tours to have their own expectations of the contracted restaurants to reserve time, space, food, and consideration for the tour patron, but at 2/3 places, the tourist seems to just be squeezed into the rotation as an afterthought. At least this last stop had no defined departure and so we didn't feel rushed, but it felt like there was also little effort to consider the foodie tour connosieur. At least this place knew what to do with a "foodie tour customer" and didn't keep trying to take our order - but like the first place, it took 10 minutes after being seated to receive our cocktail and a whopping 30 to have our meal served. Another 5 minutes before they hurriedly cleaned a table and we were seated. 1840 now, and the restaurant was certainly busy, but we waited almost 5 minutes just to be greeted by a host, only to be told they had no tables currently available. Our third restaurant stop was unfortunately also a disappointing experience. Given how prompt the service here was and the built in break between 2nd/3rd restaurants, we had more than enough time to visit and lounge around the container park. Our cocktail was served within 2 minutes and the food, a more complicated sampler tray, arrived in 10 minutes. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated at a reserved table. Scrambling to get to our second destination on time because of the delay at the first, the second restaurant had a significantly more professional setup and approach. And though we ordered a drink "pass" with promises of your drink waiting for you on arrival, we waited 15 minutes for one cocktail and 25 minutes for our sampler tray to arrive. Eventually seated, but twice more still, we were approached by wait staff who kept asking if we'd be helped already and if we'd like to order anything. Experience 3 top restaurants with immediate seating, 10 signature dishes, & virtual guide with. Join us on an intimate, innovative experience exclusive to your invited party. Purchased the downtown tour, arriving promptly on time to our first kitchen 1700 only to be greeted with a confused look when mentioning the food tour reservation. One-of-a-kind, self-guided foodie tours that let you discover the best chefs, restaurants and distinctive neighborhoods that make up Las Vegas' world-renowned dining scene. Great idea with average execution either on the restaurant's end, or in the service coordinating with the restaurants.
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