Las Vegas Buffets
The Las Vegas Buffet is a highlight (or, occasionally, a lowlight) of any trip to Vegas and a dining experience you won’t soon forget. What separates a Las Vegas Buffet from your typical buffet can be anything from mimosas and a shrimp cocktail brunch, or a towering plate of crab legs and a street taco cart. As Las Vegas Buffets continue to reopen and serve, check out our list for times, locations, prices, and other information to help plan your next buffet trip.
What Is A Buffet?
A buffet is an all-you-can-eat experience, typically offering dishes from around the globe to sample. Guests typically serve themselves while the food is prepared behind the scenes by kitchen staff, although some buffets offer live cooking stations for you to view the action. Drinks tend to be a separate cost if you’re interested in anything other than water. Vegan and gluten-free options are typically available, and not something you need to worry about in Vegas. The dishes offered vary depending on whether you’re there for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. All buffets listed below have accommodations for children as well.
Buffets have always had a special association with Las Vegas. At first, they were viewed as loss leaders to lure customers into the casinos. But after the construction of Mirage, Las Vegas began to transition to a city based on total tourism revenue, rather than simply gambling. Casinos had to pretty themselves up, as families with no time, little money and destructive little people began to arrive. And because everything has to be bigger and better in Las Vegas, the buffets ultimately caught on. They expanded and brought in not only American but also global cuisine options, eventually becoming centers of bacchanalian delight. No, seriously, there’s actually a buffet called Bacchanal at Caesars and, before our global health crisis, you could get 24-hour passes that got you into select buffets as much as you wanted.
And, of course, they got prices to match their newfound status. Casinos began to advertise their buffets as culinary destinations, rather than a bunch of food that had sat under a heat lamp too long. Lines at the most popular ones can be more than an hour and line passes have become treasured possessions, often handed out as perks for elite status or for preferred gamblers.
Buffet Hints
Naturally, you can’t go into a buffet without a plan. You just don’t want to invest that much money and not get a return. So just remember a few buffet basics:
- Stroll around the buffet. Take your time. Locate the high-end stuff and determine where you want to place your well-deserved appetite.
- They’ll put a lot of the “fillers” and cheap stuff right at the beginning. Yes, they want nothing more than for you to fill yourself up with rice and mashed potatoes. Pretend you’re on “Supermarket Sweep” and head for the meat.
- Desserts always look really good, but I’ve rarely found them to taste as good as they look. Except gelato. It’s hard to screw that up.
- Price is not a perfect indicator of the quality of the buffet (e.g. A good buffet off the Strip might cost less than a bad one on it.), but the correlation is pretty high. Wynn and Bellagio have excellent buffets, and you’ll pay for it. On the other hand, I’ve had cheap buffets that were so bad that I left still hungry.
Buffets During Covid-Times
Not many buffets were operating during the height of COVID-19 and are only recently beginning to reopen their doors. Wynn, for example, was operating as a full-service buffet during the pandemic while most buffets shut their doors entirely. In almost all cases, social distancing is not a requirement in Vegas anymore. Still, if given the opportunity, it would be wise to book a reservation rather than walk in to guarantee seating. (This is not always an option, but always good to check.)
Overview – Las Vegas Buffets
Open Buffets in Las Vegas
The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas
Location: Wynn Las Vegas
Hours: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Price: $39 – $70
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Other Details: Resort casual attire. Children under five are welcome. The Buffet accepts all major credit cards as well as debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The Buffet at Wynn offers up to two hours of limitless indulgence from 90 different savory dishes as well as a variety of irresistible desserts. Unlimited beverage packages are also available at an additional cost. They don’t take reservations, but you may secure a spot in line by booking pre-paid priority seating to minimize the wait. Children aged 3 to 9 years old eat half the price.
Bacchanal Buffet (Caesars Palace)
Location: Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Hours:
9:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday thru Sunday
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Monday thru Thursday
Price: $65 – $80
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Bacchanal advertises Sushi, Dim Sum, Mediterranean, and more in addition to American cuisine, with vegan and gluten-free options available as well. You can even find Thai, Filipino, and Indonesian cuisine! Bacchanal is truly an elegant space, decorated with glass and stone textures throughout; Caesars describes “these spaces [as] reminiscent of ice caves, mountains and more.”
Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Kids under 4 eat free and rug rats aged 5-10 are half price. The dress code is casual.
MGM Grand Buffet
Location: MGM Grand
Hours: Closed through 11/14
Garden Buffet (South Point)
Location: South Point Casino
Hours: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; The brunch is closed between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, as well as 10-11 on weekdays. It opens at 8:00 am on the weekends.
Price: $15 – $45
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Garden buffets tout six live cooking stations, which include Mexican, Asian, Italian, Barbecue, Seafood, and Chinese cuisine. There are a variety of plates you can pay for, including Prime Rib and Peel & Eat Shrimp plates which are all listed on their site.
Breakfast starts at 7:00 am, lunch begins at 11:00 am, and dinner runs from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The dress code is casual, and children 3 and under eat free. Children 4-8 eat at half price.
Fresh Buffet
Location: WestGate Las Vegas inside WestGate Superbook
Hours: Friday – Sunday 7:00 am thru 2:00 pm | Closed Mon-Thur
Price: $20
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Fresh Buffet offers food for every mood; Chinese, seafood, or American cuisine is there to satisfy your palate. Located within the WestGate Superbook, you can enjoy your food while viewing live sports on the 220 ft by 18 ft 4K Video Wall!
Wicked Spoon (Cosmo)
Location: Cosmopolitan
Hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday
Price: $38 – $49
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Indulge into a unique market dining experience on The Las Vegas Strip. Enjoy the delectable seasonal dishes and exquisite original selections. Bottomless drinks are advertised on their page for an additional $21.
Children under five eat free, and older kids are $19 a plate. Menus are also available on their site.
The Circus Buffet
Location: Circus Circus
Hours: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Friday thru Sunday | 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Price: $29-31
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The website doesn’t have a page dedicated to the buffet, but Circus Buffet does offer buffet staples, like the build-your-own omelet option for breakfast and lunch and fried chicken for dinner. Breakfast and brunch run from 7:00 to 2:00, and dinner starts at 4:30, giving you plenty of time to plan your meal. Children ages 4-10 receive an $8 discount and those under 4 are free.
Market Place Buffet
Location: Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin
Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Price: $20 – $30
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Market Place Buffet is unique in that it’s the only Las Vegas buffet located in Northwest Las Vegas. Featuring Prime Rib dinners and weekend Champagne brunches, Market Place Buffet is sure to astound with their Culinary Action stations and beautiful patio dining area.
Hours are subject to change, and children ages 12 and younger eat for $13 at lunch, $18 at dinner and brunch
The Buffet at Excalibur
Location: Excalibur
Hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday thru Sunday
Price: $29 – $32
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Enjoy an all-American cuisine at Excalibur’s buffet is touted as brunch-specific, offering shrimp, bacon, fruit, and a made-to-order crepe and omelet station.
Kids under five eat free, and children 5-11 are $17 during the week and $18 on the weekend
The Buffet at Bellagio
Location: Bellagio
Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday thru Sunday | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Friday thru Sunday
Price: $42 – $65
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Bellagio’s buffet offers cuisine samplings from all over the world, made by their featured chefs at “Live-Action” cooking stations. With the buffet closing at 3:00 Monday thru Thursday, you’re limited to breakfast and lunch, but don’t let that stop you from spoiling your dinner with their large dessert variety.
The dress code is Resort Casual (tank tops and swimwear are not permitted). Children under 6 eat free, and kids 6-11 eat for half price. Bottomless Drinks are available for $25.
Garden Court Buffet
Location: Main Street Station
Hours: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm til 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday
Prices: $23 – $30
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Garden Court promises elegant Victorian décor to compliment the variety of food offered, including Southern, Seafood, and International fares. Children ages 4-10 eat at half price.
The Buffet at Luxor
Location: The Luxor
Hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday, Thursday thru Sunday
Prices: $29 – $32 | There’s a $12-14 discount for children 5-11
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Located in the lower level of The Luxor, The Buffet at Luxor is sure to satiate your hunger with a casual Las Vegas dining experience, a 30-foot salad bar, homemade pizza station, and more.
A.Y.C.E. Buffet
Location: The Palms Casino Resort
Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 am and 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday thru Friday | Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm -10:00 pm | Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Prices: $25 to $65; Discount for children 3-11 based on the meal
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Enjoy the culinary trip around the world at A.Y.C.E. Buffet. It features seven unique food stations – The Greenery, World Plan, Revival, The Heart, The Roastery, Steel & Light & Smoke & Fire. In addition, you can enjoy All You Can Eat Lobster on Wednesday nights, Crab & Prime Rib on Thursday and Friday nights respectively, and our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Prices for children 3-11 are $13-$55
FAQs
Although other buffets may be opening soon, some have decided to remain closed indefinitely. We will keep this list updated to reflect what buffets are open, as well as their hours and prices.
Most hotels and casinos will list their buffet as a dining option on their website. Using a search engine is helpful as well, but may present inconsistencies with what is advertised; keep this in mind if you’re looking to book a room at a hotel and want to plan your meals in advance.
TravelZork lists the lowest cost for an adult plate, which in many cases is a weekday lunch or dinner meal. Buffets can adjust their pricing based on add-ons like Prime Rib and bottomless drinks, or for weekend dining. The listings above are meant as an at-a-glance resource to help you plan your dining experience.
