Near Bally's and Paris Las Vegas, Ellis Island offers Vegas's best kept dining secret. $5.99 complete steak dinners (potato, vegetables, bread) available directly at their restaurant. Quality surprisingly decent, portions massive.

Small casino, locals-friendly atmosphere, completely different from Strip energy. $1 draft beer unheard of anywhere near Strip. Great value dining without jumping through hoops.

24-hour operation with authentic locals playing low-stakes games. Karaoke bar in back runs until dawn with decade-long regulars. True old Vegas vibe where people actually live and gamble, not just vacation.