60s Conga Room Menu
The Congo Room at The Sahara was a legendary showroom/restaurant that featured some of the biggest names in entertainment throughout the years. Marlene Dietrich, Liberace, Abbott & Costello, George Burns, Buddy Hackett, and Liza Minelli are just a few of the names that graced the stage here.
This menu probably dates to around 1964 when a major remodeling added several new restaurants. On the menu page, which is stapled into the exterior, it reads: "During construction of the new Coffee Shop, Intimate Steak House, and Far Eastern Restaurant, we unfortunately are limited in our present service and kitchen facilities. Logically, limited space means limited menu. But we will continue our high quality of food and our special concern to its preparation. Thank you. The Management."
That limited menu included broiled northern halibut steak, roast prime ribs of beef au jus, and broiled New York cut sirloin steak as entrees for around $6-7, plus desserts, choice of soup or salad, and appetizers.
A full wine list ranges from $3 red and white table wines up to $15 imported champagnes.
The back of the menu features a sketch of The Sahara showing the "skyscraper" tower that was built in the late 50s.
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