Have you been missing the Las Vegas buffet?
COVID-19 made this food concept obsolete almost overnight in March 2020.
They are still buffet options in Las Vegas and on the Strip.
Let’s take a look at the current open buffets in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Buffets Open Now
1. 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 |
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Monday - Thursday | 4 pm to 10 pm |
Friday - Sunday | 9 am to 10 pm |
Price: $74.99

Bacchanal Buffet photo via: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usareisetipps/
Price: $64.99
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:
- Update: Best Las Vegas Buffet Bacchanal or Wicked Spoon?
- Top Flight Family’s Video Review of Bacchanal
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: Bacchanal is recently renovated and the largest buffet in Las Vegas.
It offers over 25,000 square feet of food to indulge in with flavors from all over the world. When you visit Bacchanal, you’ll have 90 minutes to dine from 9 kitchens and 15 daily chef specials.

Wicked Spoon Buffet, photo credit: http://jensjourneys.com
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: If you have a large family, Wicked Spoon Buffet can be a great deal with their kids eat free deal! Likewise, it’s also an attractive option if you’re looking for a delicious buffet and a bottomless beverage option.
Read Some Thorough reviews of Wicked Spoon:

Wynn Buffet Las Vegas
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.
Here 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
- Breakfast: 8 am – 10 am
- Lunch: 10 am – 3 pm
- Dinner: 3 pm – 9 pm
Friday
- Breakfast: 8 am – 10 am
- Lunch: 10 am – 3 pm
- Gourmet Dinner: 3 pm – 9 pm
Saturday
- Brunch: 8 am – 3 pm
- Gourmet Dinner: 3 pm – 9 pm
Sunday
- Brunch: 8 am – 3 pm
- Dinner: 3 pm – 9 pm
Wynn Buffet Pricing
Weekday Breakfast (Mon, Thu) | $38.99 | |||
Weekday Brunch (Mon, Thu, Fri) | $45.99 | |||
Weekend Brunch (Fri, Sat & Sun | $49.99 | |||
Weekday Dinner (Mon, Thu) | $64.99 | |||
Weekend Dinner (Fri, Sat, Sun) | $69.99 |
Buffet Food Stations: Over 90 delectable options available including slow-roasted prime rib, crab legs, sushi, and desserts.
Why Visit: If you’re looking for a fancy brunch experience to kick off or finish off your Vegas experience in style, you can’t go wrong with the Wynn Buffet! Resort casual attire is required, so dress your best.
See why Wynn Buffet is one of the best:
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!
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.
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!
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:
Mon-Sun | 8 am - 3pm |
Pricing:
Day | Cost |
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Weekday | $27.99 |
Weekend | $36.99 |
More Details on the Buffet at Bellagio.
Closed or Temporarily Closed Buffets in 2021/2022
The Buffet, Aria
Enjoy market-fresh produce, global gourmet recipes, and a friendly atmosphere at this exquisite eatery. Experience first hand freshly baked Naan bread among other international culinary traditions. A favorite among food bloggers, feast your eyes on these food photos and rave reviews.
Check out this review for The Buffet at Aria Hotel:
Cravings, Mirage
Featuring eleven international serving stations, you’re sure to get what you crave as you explore this vibrantly designed “street of restaurants.” Unique for its enhanced self-service beverage stations with 150 Coca Cola flavors, and unlimited beer & wine with every entry, be sure to come hungry and thirsty.

Le Village Buffet at Paris Casino Resort
Le Village Buffet, Paris
Take a trip to the enchanting French countryside as you explore live-action cooking stations and multi-flavored dishes. Le Village buffet highlights the five provinces of France where the best of the best can be experienced. Discover the riches of the French food legacy and understand firsthand why this cuisine is legendary.
See why Le Village Buffet ranks 4 stars on Open Table:

Carnival World & Seafood Buffet
Carnival World & Seafood Buffet, Rio (just off Strip)
This spacious, fun, and relaxed dining locale was the first of the superbuffets and continues to outdo itself for over 25yrs! Now offering over 300 food selections enjoy the endless samplings of culinary delights from around the world. And seafood lovers, for $15 upgrade, be prepared to plunge into seafood heaven. See why locals vote them best buffet in Vegas year after year.
Read Frommer’s review of Rio’s Carnival World Buffet here:
Feast Buffet, Green Valley Ranch (Henderson)
Enter a space that feels like an open-air Tuscan Market and feast your eyes on hundreds of fresh specialties from around the world. Featuring 6 live cooking stations, see why Feast has been voted “Best Brunch buffet” by the readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Studio B Buffet – M Resort
Studio B Buffet, The M Resort (Henderson)
Over 200 fresh food selections and multiple live-action cooking stations make the short drive south on Las Vegas Blvd. well worth the trip! (It’s also a convenient stop driving in from Southern California.) An added treat is the large bay windows overlooking the city and 116 video screens featuring food demos, hotel promos, and Food Network clips. It’s easy to see why Trip Advisors rate this eatery 4.5 out of 5.
Top 3 Cheap Vegas Buffets
Budget buffets can sometimes mean all-you-DON’T-want-to-eat. That said, if you know where to go, Vegas offers several yummy yet inexpensive buffets and eateries. Check out these cheap buffets where cheap stands for low prices, not substandard quality.
1. Seasons Buffet, Silverton (just off Strip)
Enjoy warm cabin comfort while indulging in international flavors and down home eats. With a price that can’t be beat see why Seasons Buffet’s motto is, “quality is equal to quantity.”
2. Garden Court Buffet, MainStreet Station Casino Brewery Hotel (Downtown, LV) – Temp Closed
Voted Best Buffet in Downtown Las Vegas, Garden Court has all the fare we’ve come to expect at a Vegas Buffet–American, Asian, Italian, and Mexican.
This cheap buffet also features specialty nights like BBQ Tuesdays, Seafood night Fridays, and Prime Rib & Scampi on Saturdays.

Ports O’ Call Buffet
3. Ports O’ Call Buffet, Gold Coast Hotel and Casino (Temporarily closed)
Budget buffet with a bang, enjoy 7 live cooking stations including Chinese, Mexican & Italian.

Best Seafood Buffets in Las Vegas (photo via Green Valley ranch)
Vegas Seafood Buffets
1. Garden Buffet, South Point (off Strip)
At this fine eatery, specialty nights include a Friday night seafood frenzy of fresh oysters, shrimp, crab legs, and scallops.
2. Makino, Las Vegas (off Strip)
Fresh and authentic range of seafood and sushi buffet
3. Carnival World & Seafood Buffet, Rio (just off Strip) – Closed
Mountains of snow crab legs, shrimp, fresh-shucked oysters, sushi and more, for a $15 upgrade to their regular buffet price indulge to your seafood heart’s content.
4. French Market Buffet, The Orleans (off Strip) – Closed
Friday nights, come feast on all-you-can-eat crab legs, crawfish, clams, oysters, and more seafood choices than you can crave. A locals’ favorite and an easy couple of miles off the Strip come to experience the Big Easy, Vegas-style.

Makino Sushi & Seafood Buffet
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 Brunch Buffet
Sterling Brunch, Horseshoe
This iconic eatery turns brunch into an event! From banana bread pudding French toast to lobster tails, sushi, and so on… spend a weekend morning or early afternoon indulging in your every taste bud’s desire. Included are never-ending glasses of Perrier-Jouët Champagne & mimosas and unlimited American sturgeon caviar. Wow!
Best Vegas Sushi Buffet
Makino, Las Vegas (off Strip)
If you’d be happy up to your gills in sushi, take a short ride off Strip to this outstanding AYCE (all-you-can-eat) seafood and sushi buffet. It’s fresh, authentic, and mouthwatering with a selection that will keep you going back to try more and more.
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 Vegas Family Buffet
Circus Buffet (Circus Circus) and MGM Grand’s 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 the vegas buffet coupons.
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, stick with lunch buffets, especially during the week. The food options are mostly the same as dinner but the prices are much lower.
- DO arrive before 6:00 for dinner to avoid long lines
- DON’T arrive after 9:00 for dinner or 2:00 for lunch in order to avoid eating lukewarm food
- DO try food items you don’t normally eat
- DON’T eat the same food items you can eat any time (i.e. lettuce salads, mac n’ cheese, etc)
- DO tip your waiter
- DO eat more than you can handle
- DON’T worry about eating too much – it’s VEGAS!
FAQs
What is the largest buffet in Las Vegas?
The Bacchanal Buffet is the largest buffet in Las Vegas, with over 500 dishes on its menu. Every day, there are also an additional 15 chef’s specials.
What is the most expensive buffet in Vegas?
The most expensive buffet in Vegas is found at the Sterling Brunch at Horsehoe.
A Final Serving of Vegas Buffets
Coming to Vegas and not experiencing a super buffet is like going to Coney Island and not eating a Nathan’s Hot Dog…driving up to Vale and not hitting the slopes…or flying to Paris and not visiting the Eiffel Tower!
Take some time before your trip to scout out your most mouthwatering buffet, at whatever your budget. Be sure to contact your chosen eatery to check for specialty nights and holiday specials, and the most up-to-date prices according to the day of the week and mealtime.
Remember, it will be at a Las Vegas Superbuffet that you’ll serve, eat, and repeat like never before!