Are you craving a Las Vegas buffet? How about some crab legs or prime rib from one of the carvings stations?
COVID-19 practically made this food concept obsolete almost overnight in March 2020.
Luckily there are still several buffet options open in Las Vegas and on the Strip.
Keep reading as we dive into the best buffets in Las Vegas and help you decide where to eat!
Best Las Vegas Buffets on The Strip Open Now
Bacchanal Buffet, Caesars Palace
Renovated in 2021, Bacchanal Buffet reinvented the traditional buffet and created a modern and upscale dining experience. Winner of multiple local and national awards, this buffet’s presentation is unique, and its selections are expansive.
Buffet Hours
| Day | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 3 pm to 10 pm |
| Friday – Sunday | 9 am to 10 pm |
Price: $74.99
Take a look at Bacchanal’s many accolades:
- “Best Buffet”-In Vegas Magazine Awards 2015
- “Best Seafood Buffet”-Desert Companion 2015
- “Best Buffet”-USA Today (2012, 2013), Las Vegas Review Journal (2013) and Las Vegas Weekly (2013, 2015), Las Vegas Weekly Reader’s Choice (2015, 2016)
See why Tom’s Foodie Blog rates Bacchanal as the best buffet in Vegas:
Buffet Food Stations: American, seafood, sushi, Mediterranean, dim sum, etc. There’s food for those with dietary restrictions as well – vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.!
Why Visit: Wide variety of food choices and people also mention how fresh the food is. It offers an upscale atmosphere with high-quality service!
There are over 25,000 square feet of food to indulge in with flavors from all over the world.
Related:All You Can Eat Sushi in Las Vegas
Wicked Spoon, Cosmopolitan
With sprawling design creating a “food hall” and craft style food preparation, in 2012, Wicked Spoon emerged as the new gold standard for Vegas buffet dining with a mix of classic comfort food and gourmet indulgence.
Buffet Hours
- Breakfast: Mon-Sunday: 8 am to 11 am
- Lunch: Mon-Fri – 11 am – 3 pm
- Brunch: Sat & Sun – 9am – 4pm
Wicked Spoon Pricing
- $38 to $45 for adults, $19 to $24 for children (ages 5-10)
- Bottomless beverages are available for an additional $21 per person
- Kids four years or younger eat free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Buffet Food Stations: Breakfast, brunch, international, Asian, grill, desserts
Why Visit: Unique food options, small plates, and individual serving dishes. Several live cooking stations in an upscale setting similar to Bacchanal and Wynn.
Read Some Thorough reviews of Wicked Spoon: Another in depth review on Wicked Spoon
The Buffet, Wynn
The Wynn Buffet is visually stunning, the design and décor are only outmatched by over 120 artfully presented dishes and 15 live-cooking stations.
At the Wynn Resort, fine dining meets casual comfort. Not to miss is the large chocolate fountain and hand-dipped treats. The high quality and variety of gourmet selections justify the higher than average buffet price.
Wynn Buffet Hours
Monday and Thursday
- Brunch: 8 am – 3 pm
- Dinner: 3 pm – 9 pm
Friday – Sunday
- Gourmet Brunch: 8 am – 3 pm
- Gourmet Dinner: 3 pm – 9 pm
Wynn Buffet Pricing
| Weekday Brunch (Mon, Thu, Fri) | $46.99 | |||
| Weekend Brunch (Fri, Sat & Sun | $50.99 | |||
| Weekday Dinner (Mon, Thu) | $65.99 | |||
| Weekend Dinner (Fri, Sat, Sun) | $70.99 |
Buffet Food Stations: Over 90 delectable options include slow-roasted prime rib, crab legs, sushi, and desserts.
Why Visit: Rated one of the best buffets in Vegas with many international cuisine choices! Fancy decor and elegant atmosphere. Vegan and vegetarian options are available as well.
See why Wynn Buffet is one of the best:
The Buffet, Bellagio
Indulge in the best dishes from around the world, brought to you live, at cooking stations manned with talented chefs prepared to wow your palette.
Dates and Hours:
Brunch, Mon-Sun: 8 am – 3 pm
Dinner, Fri-Sun: 5 pm – 9 pm
Pricing:
| Days | Price |
|---|---|
| Brunch: Monday - Friday | $49.99 |
| Dinner Friday | $66.99 |
| Dinner, Sat-Sun | $74.99 |
| Kid's Pricing (5 Years and Under) | Free |
| Kid's Pricing (6-11) | Half Off |
| Beverage Package: | $24.99 |
Why Visit: Chocolate and gelato bar. Upscale atmosphere, high-quality food, with a nice presentation.
More Details on the Buffet at Bellagio.
MGM Grand Buffet
Buffet Food Stations: Made-to-order omelets, fresh pasta, seafood, barbecue ribs, desserts, and more!
MGM Grand Buffet Hours
Mon-Sun: 8 am to 3 pm
MGM Grand Buffet Pricing
$27.99 per person on weekdays and $36.99 per person on weekends
All children (5 and under) eat complimentary at all meal periods
Why Visit: The Buffet at MGM Grand is an affordable buffet option in Las Vegas with plenty of your favorite dishes. There’s no dress code or reservations required!
The Buffet at Excalibur
The Buffet at the Excalibur is one of the cheaper and kid-friendly buffet options on the Strip.
Excalibur Buffet Hours
Mon-Sun: 7 – 2 pm
Excalibur Buffet Pricing
$28.99 per person on weekdays and $31.99 per person on weekends (Fri-Sun).
Kids are $16.99 and $17.99 on weekends.
All children (4 and under) eat complimentary at all meal periods
Why Visit: Kid friendly with items like pizza, pasta, and desserts and also near the arcade at Excalibur. Did we mention it is cheap?
The Buffet at Luxor
Enjoy eating a buffet inside a giant pyramid!
Luxor Buffet Hours
Mon-Sun: 8 – 3 pm
Luxor Buffet Pricing
$28.99 per person on weekdays and $31.99 per person on weekends (Fri-Sun).
Kids are $16.99 and $17.99 on weekends.
All children (4 and under) eat complimentary at all meal periods
Why Visit: Uniwuq dining atmosphere inside the pyramid-shaped building and Egyptian theme decor around. Reasonable price like Excalibur Buffet with a casual atmosphere.
Circus Circus Buffet
Buffet Hours
- Brunch: 7 AM to 2 PM
- Dinner: 4:30 PM to 10 PM
Circus Circus Buffet Pricing
$19.99 for Brunch and $25.99 for Dinner
Buffet Food Stations
Fruit, cereal, made-to-order omelets, pastries, pasta, Asian, seafood, Mexican, comfort food (hamburgers, hot dogs, mashed potatoes, etc.), salad bar, desserts
Why Visit: This is another inexpensive option for buffets on the Strip. If you have a big party, and you’re looking to keep the overall expense down, then this should absolutely be on your list of contenders!
Best Las Vegas Buffets Off The Strip Open
South Point Grand Buffet
Buffet Hours
- Breakfast (Daily): 7 AM – 10 AM
- Brunch (Saturday and Sunday): 8 AM – 3 PM
- Lunch (Monday to Friday): 11 AM to 3 PM
- Dinner (Daily): 4 PM – 9 PM
Buffet Pricing
$25 or less depending on when you go. Discounts with the CLUB card!
Buffet Food Stations: Asian, Mexican, Italian, barbecue, Chinese, seafood, custom creation at Mongolian Grill, prime rib, made-to-order omelets, and more!
Why Visit: The Southpoint Grand Buffet offers incredible value, especially if you take advantage of the CLUB card, which offers a $4 discount off of the buffet. The CLUB card is South Point’s player card.
It’s free to sign up for, and you don’t even have to gamble to get the buffet discount. Just show the card when arriving at the buffet.
A.Y.C.E Buffet at The Palms
The A.Y.C.E. Buffet at The Palms is one of the new Buffets on the strip and features All You Can Eat Prime Rib on Friday Nights, Crab Feast on Thursdays, and All You Can Eat Lobster on Wednesday nights.
Buffet Hours
- Breakfast (M-F): 8 AM – 11 AM
- Brunch (Sat-Sun): 9 AM – 4 PM
- Dinner (Daily): Hours vary by day – 2 PM – 10 PM
Buffet Pricing
Breakfast starts at $24.99 and up to 32.99 for weekend brunch.
Dinner prices vary by night and start at $36.99 and up to $64.99 for the Lobster dinner.
Why visit: Great all-you-can-eat-themed dinners!
Garden Court Buffet at Main Street Hotel
Visit one of the only Buffets in the Downtown Las Vegas area.
Buffet Hours
- Brunch (Daily): 8 AM – 2 PM
- Dinner (Daily): 4 PM – 9 PM
Buffet Pricing
$23.99-$26.99 for Brunch, and $32.99 for dinner. Discounts with the CLUB card!
Buffet Food Stations: Asian, Mexican, Italian, barbecue, Chinese, seafood, custom creation at Mongolian Grill, prime rib, made-to-order omelets, and more!
Why Visit: Great value, not as crowded as other buffets.
Which Buffets are Closed?
- The Buffet, Aria
- Cravings, Mirage
- Le Village Buffet, Paris
- Carnival World & Seafood Buffet, Rio
- Feast Buffet, Green Valley Ranch (Henderson)
- Studio B Buffet, The M Resort
Best Vegas Buffet Food Picks
Choosing a buffet may boil down to single favorite cuisine or mealtime. Is it brunch you crave, sushi your fave? This top buffet picks list will get you to the right place for your stomach’s delight!
Best Vegas Sushi Buffet
There are many great all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants in Vegas, mainly off the strip.
Explore: All You Can Eat Sushi in Las Vegas
Best Vegas Meat Buffet
The Buffet, Bellagio
Carnivores will thrive at one of Vegas’s finest buffets.
Not your average cuts of meat here. We’re talking leg of lamb, Kalbi beef shortribs, and prime rib, to name a few.
Best Seafood Buffet
If you want high-quality seafood, then it is recommended to stick to the top three:
- The Wynn Buffet
- The Bellagio Buffet
- Bacchanal Buffet
Best Vegas Family Buffet
Circus Buffet and Excalibur Buffet
With reduced children’s prices and plenty of kid-friendly fare, these buffets will please the pickiest eaters as well as satisfy the adult palette. You’ll also enjoy not getting dirty looks from fellow diners and servers that don’t appreciate the rambunctiousness that comes along with kids.
Best Vegas Dessert Buffet
Bacchanal Buffet, Caesars Palace
Looking for the best dessert buffet in the desert? Made-to-order dessert crepes and ice cream sandwiches are just 2 of the 80 reasons why the dessert station at this mind-blowing buffet is reason enough to eat dessert first…second and third!
Vegas Buffet Coupons, Deals, and Discounts
Indulging in a Vegas buffet is part of the Vegas experience.
Don’t let food costs rack up during your stay in Vegas! Check out our vegas coupons page for potential savings on dining in Las Vegas.
Unfortunately, coupons for buffets are rare these days.
One of the best ways to save is to spend money or gamble at the hotel with the buffet to earn rewards or comps such as a free buffet in Vegas.
Las Vegas Buffet Do’s and Don’ts
If you’re on a budget, you may want to avoid weekend dinners at the higher-end buffets. When money is a concern, try a late brunch, especially during the week. The food options are mostly the same as dinner, but the prices are much lower.
- DO arrive early to avoid long lines
- DO make reservations for some of the buffets like Bacchanal
- DO try food items you don’t normally eat
- DO tip your waiter
- DON’T expect the higher-end buffets to be cheaper than eating at a normal restaurant.
- DON’T worry about eating too much – it’s VEGAS!
Tom Hamilton - Author
Hi, I am Tom, and I love Las Vegas. You may see me lounging at the pool, catching a late-night show, or trying my luck at craps while out in Las Vegas.
I hope my tips and information can help people plan an enjoyable vacation and do so while saving money.
