While you’re visiting Las Vegas, you’re going to find that there are ample dining opportunities. Restaurants and eateries serve fare from around the globe, offering a truly incredible experience for those who enjoy unique cuisine.
Buffets are one of the most popular dining options, and there are certainly plenty to choose from. However, if you’re looking for a departure from the traditional buffet fare, such as pasta stations, make your own taco stations, and Chinese food, then you should definitely head over to the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino to check out the Spice Market Buffet.
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The Spice Market. Photo credit: caesars.com
Formerly the Aladdin Hotel and Casino, Planet Hollywood paid homage to their previous theme with their buffet, which serves a varied selection of unique Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delicacies.
The Spice Market Buffet has been named one of the best buffets in Vegas by the Las Vegas Review Journal. While some of the newer buffets now claim this title, it’s worth a visit. The food is impeccable, as is the atmosphere, making for an experience that’s anything but ordinary.
Spice Market Buffet Price
The Spice Market at Planet Hollywood is one of the more affordable buffets in Las Vegas; it’s certainly more budget-friendly than the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, and it’s even less expensive than Le Village Buffet at Paris Hotel and Casino.
Standard prices for the Middle Eastern-theme buffet are as follows:
| Meal | Price (Adult) | Price (Children) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday and Weekend Breakfast | $18.99 | $12.99 |
| Weekday and Weekend Lunch | $19.99 | $14.99 |
| Weekday and Weekend Dinner | $25.99 | $18.99 |
| Weekend brunch | $23.99 | $16.99 |
Note that children are between the ages of 4 and 10; any child under the age of 4 eats free. Also, note that the prices are usually higher on holidays, including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and even the Super Bowl. Also, these price do not include the 8.25% sales tax or gratuity.
If you’d like, you can add an unlimited drinks option to your meal for $12.99. With this, you’ll receive bottomless refills on beer and wine while you dine.
Lastly, the Spice Market is one of the buffets included in the Buffet of Buffets Pass, which is offered by Caesars Entertainment. With this pass, you can dine at several different Vegas buffets within a 24 hour period for just one price.
Spice Market Buffet Hours and Times
Hours of operation at Planet Hollywood’s Spice Market Buffet are as follows:
| Buffet | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Weekday breakfast | Monday through Friday, 7am to 11am |
| Weekend breakfast | Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 10am |
| Lunch | 7 days a week, 11am to 3pm |
| Dinner | 7 days a week, 3pm to 10pm |
| Weekend brunch | Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm |
Spice Market Buffet Menu Items and Food
Spice Market Buffet in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. Photo credit: caesars.com
Like most Las Vegas buffets, the food items served at the Food Market do change; however, in general, you can find a very nice selection of Middle Eastern- and Mediterranean-inspired fare, which usually includes the following:
Breakfast at Spice Market Buffet
You’ll find many of the traditional breakfast foods, such as waffles, scrambled eggs, and pancakes; however, there’s also a variety of other hearty breakfast foods. At the build-your-own omelet station, for example, your omelet will be prepared to order with the toppings of your choice. There’s also some tasty blintzes, fruit smoothie, grits, biscuits and gravy, and freshly sliced ham.
At the Middle Eastern station, you’ll find several authentic food items, such as imported meats and cheese, gourmet marinated olives and tomato salad, and oak-smoked salmon.
Lunch at Spice Market Buffet
For lunch, a huge spread of both traditional and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fare is offered. Again, the menu does change; however, some of the dishes that are regularly featured include freshly made seafood paella, rotisserie chicken, mussels served in a wine sauce, roasted turkey, and mashed potatoes. Traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes include tabbouli, baba ganoush, meat and veggie kabobs, baklava, hummus, dolmas with feta cheese, and more.
There’s also a Mexican station, where you can enjoy fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, and tacos. Last, a salad and soup station serves up various types of soups and salads, such as kale, Caesar, and artichoke.
Dinner at Spice Market Buffet
Many of the same items served for lunch are also served for dinner. However, there are some dishes that are reserved for dinner only, such as sole stuffed with fresh crab meat, slowly barbecued ribs, tri-tip, and seafood ciappino.
For a taste of the Middle East and Mediterranean, you’ll find the same items listed for lunch, as well as basil pork fried rice, lamb kabobs, and various other ethnic foods.
Brunch at Spice Market Buffet
At weekend brunches, you’ll find many of the same dishes that are served at breakfast, such as the omelet station, scrambled eggs, waffles, and pancakes. There’s also an assortment of cereals, fajitas, wings, and rotisserie chicken.
At the Middle Eastern station, many of the same lunch items are served, such as baklava, kabobs, and baba ganoush; however, you’ll also find veggie spring rolls and veggie lo mein, as well as tandoori chicken kabobs.
Spice Market Buffet Tips and Extra Info
The Spice Market Buffet in Planet Hollywood. Credit: caesars.com
- If you’re dining with a party of 12 or more, call 866.733.5827 or 702.731.7778 to ensure group seating.
- There are a select few vegan dishes served at the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean station
- Sugar-free desserts are available for dessert
- You do have to get your own drinks, so be aware that the line may be long, as the drink station can get very crowded
Spice Market Buffet Coupons and Discounts
While the Spice Market Buffet at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is one of the most economical buffets in Las Vegas, there are ways that you can make your dining experience even more affordable.
Check out Groupon, where you can find great deals; for example, they offer discounts at up to 37% for parties of 2 or 4, so you’ll have even more money to play with – or to put back in your pocket.
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.
