MGM Resorts Explores Premium Window Table Fees at Las Vegas Restaurants
MGM Resorts is exploring new revenue streams through tiered restaurant seating, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli. This consideration comes as digital operations impact traditional casino revenue, following recent increases in resort and parking fees across MGM's 12 Strip properties.
Tiered seating isn't new to Las Vegas restaurants. Several establishments already implement premium charges:
- Strat's Top of the World charges for window views
- Paris Las Vegas's Eiffel Tower restaurant offers premium Bellagio fountain views
- Bellagio's restaurants require minimum spending for terrace seating
- Wynn's Mizumi charges extra for waterfall views
"$100 bill on restaurant table"
Social media response has been predominantly negative, with users criticizing the potential expansion of tiered seating as price gouging. While some understand premium charges for special views like the Bellagio fountains, there's concern about widespread implementation across standard restaurants.
In other Las Vegas dining news:
- Carnegie Pizza (4.5 stars on Yelp) will open its second location at Miracle Eats in Planet Hollywood
- New York-New York is getting Uptown Gelato from Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group
- Montana Meat Company, a longstanding 24-hour locals steakhouse, closed after 20 years
Carnegie-style pizza slice
The potential implementation of tiered seating across MGM properties remains under consideration, with no official comment from MGM regarding the speculation.
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