7 Nevada All-You-Can-Eat Buffets To Skip And 9 To Try Instead
Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! As someone who’s eaten my way through practically every buffet in Nevada, I’ve got some juicy insights to share. Nevada’s buffet scene offers incredible variety, but not all all-you-can-eat experiences are created equal. Let me guide you through which spots to avoid and where to take your hungry self instead for the ultimate plate-loading adventure.
1. The Buffet at Luxor – Las Vegas
Ancient Egypt vibes don’t make up for dated food offerings here. I’ve visited three times hoping for improvement, but the mummy’s curse seems to affect their culinary skills!
Lukewarm stations and limited selection make this pyramid-shaped hotel’s buffet a disappointment. The dessert section, while colorful, tastes mass-produced and uninspired.
Save your coins for a better feast elsewhere on the Strip – this sphinx should keep its riddles and buffet to itself.
2. Studio B Buffet – Henderson
Once the crown jewel of Henderson’s buffet scene, Studio B has sadly lost its sparkle. My recent visit revealed a shadow of its former glory with noticeably smaller seafood portions and fewer premium options.
The pricing remains premium while the quality has taken a nosedive. Several stations appeared understaffed, resulting in empty trays and long waits.
What truly sealed the deal? Finding a hair in my supposedly fresh salad. No thanks!
3. Feast Buffet – Las Vegas
My grandmother always said “if you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all” – but I simply must warn you about Feast Buffet. Located in several Station Casinos properties, this chain buffet promises a feast but delivers more of a snack.
The food sits under heat lamps far too long, resulting in dried-out meats and congealed sauces. Salad options look wilted and sad, like they’ve been gambling all night and lost.
For the $25+ price tag, you deserve fresher fare and more inspired cuisine.
4. Wicked Spoon – Las Vegas
Don’t be fooled by the fancy individual servings and Instagram-worthy presentations! Wicked Spoon at The Cosmopolitan charges premium prices for what amounts to glorified cafeteria food.
My last visit featured rubbery crab legs, lukewarm prime rib, and desserts that looked better than they tasted. The clever plating tricks you into thinking you’re getting something special, but your taste buds won’t be fooled.
For nearly $50 per person, this spoon isn’t wicked – it’s highway robbery!
5. Rampart Buffet – Las Vegas
Hidden away in Summerlin’s Rampart Casino, this buffet caters to the retirement crowd – and apparently their taste buds have retired too! The bland, uninspired food lacks seasoning, creativity, and frankly, any reason to visit.
My plate of overcooked pasta and mushy vegetables still haunts my culinary nightmares. The carving station offered meat so dry it could double as jerky.
Even the complimentary champagne couldn’t wash away the disappointment. Save your appetite for literally anywhere else.
6. Main Street Station Buffet – Las Vegas (Skip)
Oh, the irony! While I’ll recommend Garden Court Buffet later, Main Street Station’s other buffet options fall flatter than week-old soda. The atmosphere feels stuck in the 1990s, and unfortunately, so does the food quality.
Their breakfast selection particularly disappoints – powdered eggs, limp bacon, and pancakes that could double as hockey pucks. The coffee tastes like it was brewed from Nevada desert sand.
Even the budget-friendly price tag can’t justify the culinary time warp you’ll experience here.
7. AYCE Buffet – Las Vegas
When a buffet’s name is literally just the acronym for All-You-Can-Eat, you might expect they’d excel at their one job. Spoiler alert: they don’t. Located at Palms Casino Resort, AYCE delivers quantity over quality in the most disappointing way.
The Asian station serves suspiciously chewy meat, while the Italian pasta sits in pools of separated sauce. Even the dessert station – usually a buffet’s saving grace – offers stale cookies and artificial-tasting puddings.
Your stomach and wallet deserve better treatment!
8. Bacchanal Buffet – Caesars Palace
Now we’re talking! Bacchanal isn’t just a buffet; it’s a culinary wonderland that makes my heart sing. After a $100 million renovation, this gastronomic paradise offers over 500 dishes across nine globally-inspired stations.
The seafood section alone is worth the admission price – fresh oysters, king crab legs, and lobster tails that taste like they just arrived from the ocean. Don’t miss their made-to-order dessert crepes with homemade ice cream!
Yes, it’s pricey (around $70 per person), but absolutely worth every penny.
9. The Buffet at Wynn – Wynn Las Vegas
Steve Wynn understands luxury, and his namesake buffet proves it! Walking in feels like entering a garden party in a wealthy friend’s estate; with flower arrangements that change seasonally and natural light pouring through elegant windows.
The food matches the ambiance: perfectly cooked prime rib, delicate dim sum, and a chocolate fountain that would make Willy Wonka jealous. Their weekend champagne brunch features endless pours of Veuve Clicquot!
My pro tip: arrive early to avoid lines and snag window seating.
10. The Buffet at Bellagio – Bellagio Resort & Casino
Matching the elegance of its famous fountains, Bellagio’s buffet delivers sophisticated cuisine in a refined setting. Their gourmet stations feature unexpected treasures like roasted bone marrow, authentic Italian pastas, and Japanese robata grills.
Unlike other buffets that sacrifice quality for variety, Bellagio maintains excellence across every offering. The pastry section deserves special mention – their chocolate soufflés emerge warm and perfectly puffed every 20 minutes!
Request a table near the atrium for natural lighting that makes your food photos pop.
11. Wicked Spoon – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Wait, didn’t I just tell you to skip this place? Plot twist! There are actually TWO Wicked Spoon locations – and the one at The Cosmopolitan’s main tower is absolutely worth visiting!
This location pioneered the small-plates concept for Las Vegas buffets. Their bone marrow presentation with truffle butter is simply divine. The mac and cheese comes in adorable mini cast-iron skillets, and their gelato station features flavors that change weekly.
Come hungry and focus on quality over quantity – these small plates pack massive flavor.
12. Circus Buffet – Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Looking for family-friendly value without breaking the bank? Circus Buffet surprisingly delivers! While not the fanciest option, this buffet understands its audience perfectly – hungry families who want good food at reasonable prices.
Their comfort food classics shine brightest: fried chicken with actual crispy skin, macaroni and cheese that kids devour, and a surprisingly good salad bar. Breakfast features made-to-order omelets that put pricier competitors to shame.
At under $30 per adult (with kids’ discounts!), it’s a circus act worth applauding.
13. The Buffet at Excalibur – Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Knights of the Round Table would approve of this medieval-themed feast! Recently renovated, Excalibur’s buffet has transformed from tired tourist trap to legitimate contender in the buffet battles.
Their carving station features surprisingly tender prime rib with perfect marbling. The Mexican station makes fresh guacamole hourly, and their dessert bar’s bread pudding has converted even this dessert skeptic.
Bonus points for their weekend seafood nights featuring all-you-can-eat snow crab legs that don’t require a king’s ransom to enjoy!
14. Garden Court Buffet – Main Street Station
Hidden downtown gem alert! Garden Court feels like stepping into Victorian-era elegance with stained glass ceilings, antique furnishings, and the friendliest staff in Vegas.
Their Hawaiian-influenced menu items reflect the casino’s popularity with Hawaiian tourists. Don’t miss their kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and authentic poi – flavors you won’t find at Strip buffets. Breakfast features the fluffiest pancakes in town, perfect with coconut syrup.
At under $25 per person, this courtly garden serves royal food at peasant prices!
15. A.Y.C.E. Buffet – Palms Casino Resort
A.Y.C.E. (pronounced “ace”) underwent a magnificent $620 million renovation that transformed it from skip-worthy to absolutely stellar! The sleek, modern design with open kitchen concept lets you watch culinary artists craft your feast.
Their unique stations include “The Greenery” with farm-to-table vegetables and “The Roastery” featuring slow-cooked meats. My personal favorite? “World Pan” with globally-inspired dishes that rotate weekly.
Their weekend brunch features bottomless mimosas with fresh-pressed juices that perfectly complement their heavenly baked goods.
16. Forest Buffet – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Worth the drive from Vegas! Perched on Harrah’s 18th floor overlooking stunning Lake Tahoe, this buffet combines breathtaking views with equally impressive cuisine.
The seafood station features fresh catches from Pacific waters: their cioppino stew bubbling with mussels, clams and shrimp is legendary. Mountain-inspired comfort foods like venison stew and huckleberry desserts reflect the alpine setting.
Come hungry and request a window table to enjoy nature’s majesty alongside culinary artistry. The sunset views paired with their prime rib create memories that last longer than your food coma!
